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Recent Episodes

Janice Finlay (mp3)
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012
Run Time: 13:10
Winnipeg native Janice Finlay is often called "a triple threat" in the woodwind world, as she's equally proficient on saxophone, clarinet, and flute. She's played with many of the great names that have come through this Canadian prairie city, as well as in many a pit orchestra for musical theater productions throughout western Canada. Finlay explains on this podcast how Winnipeg is an underrated jazz haven, and she talks about some of the songs on her new CD "Anywhere But Here", which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/janicefinlay2 -- produced by Andrea Swick

Elli Fordyce (mp3)
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012
Run Time: 9:00
Elli Fordyce is a talented singer and actor. Her singing career has had a few bumps in the road, including a 15 year stint without singing, as she says, "not even in the shower". On this podcast, Fordyce talks about those bumps, and about songs from her latest release, titled "Songs Spun of Gold". You can purchase this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ellifordyce2 -- produced by Andrea Swick

Jamie Ousley (mp3)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012
Run Time: 11:05
Jamie Ousley is noted for being one of the most in-demand bass players in south Florida, and for playing with some of the biggest names in jazz. But he's also a talented songwriter with a flair for beautiful melodies. Ousley penned most of the songs on his new CD "A Sea of Voices", which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jamieousley2 -- produced by Andrea Swick

Stanley Jordan (mp3)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012
Run Time: 11:02
Stanley Jordan is one of the premier jazz guitarists playing today. His two handed tapping technique allows him to play melody and chords simultaneously. Jordan's new CD is titled "Friends", and on this podcast, Jordan talks about some of those musician friends he got to play on this disc. You can purchase "Friends" at: http://amzn.to/x4Q6XT

Sunnie Paxson (mp3)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011
Run Time: 12:00
Philadelphia born pianist Sunnie Paxon toured and recorded with Stanley Clarke in th 1980's before moving to Los Angeles to work as a session player. "Bohemian Sun" is Paxon's second CD as a leader, following her 2002 release "Groove Suite." You can purchase this beautiful disc at: http://amzn.to/s0w6dr

Hendrik Meurkens (mp3)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011
Run Time: 10:05
The German born Hendrik Meurkens fell for Brazilian music at a young age. When he finished his studies at Berklee College Of Music, Meurkens headed to the clubs of Rio to perfect his sound on the samba and bossa nova sounds he so loves. His new CD is a live recording, with Meurkens showing his virtuosity on both the vibes and harmonica. You can purchase "Live at The Birds Eye" at: http://bit.ly/uhIa79

Ed Littlefield (mp3)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011
Run Time: 11:00
Ed Littlefield is a percussionist who grew up in southeast Alaska. Now living in Seattle, Littlefield's new CD "Walking Between Worlds" is a collage of traditional songs from the Native American Alaskan Tlingít Culture combined with straight ahead jazz treatments and originals. You can purchase this great new disc at: http://amzn.to/v6Zd9U

Mary Louise Knutson (mp3)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011
Run Time: 16:50
Pianist Mary Louise Knutson has played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Dizzy Gillespie, Dianne Reeves, and Ernie Watts. Knutson is also an accomplished solo artist, with a great new CD titled "In the Bubble". In this podcast, this native of Minneapolis talks about how she got into jazz and about the songs on her new CD, which you can purchase at http://www.marylouiseknutson.com/cd.htm

Andrea Wolper (mp3)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011
Run Time: 16:50
Brooklyn based Andrea Wolper is a talented songwriter with a flair for creative arrangements and lyrics. Her new CD, "Parallell LIves", which is receiving air-play across the country, features a number of originals, as well as smart covers of Joni Mithcell and Duncan Sheik, among others. You can purchase "Parellel Lives" at: http://andreawolper.com/shop

Warren Wolf (mp3)
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011
Run Time: 14:40
Warren Wolf is one of the top vibraphonist's in jazz today. He started playing the vibes and the drums as very young child in his hometown of Baltimore. As a teen, he studied with Dave Samuels at the prestigious Berklee College Of Music. His latest CD, a self titled affair, just finished a run at the top of the Jazzweek Top 50 chart. You can purchase Wolf's latest CD at: http://www.warrenwolfmusic.com/buy-the-album

Christian Fabian (mp3)
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011
Run Time: 12:33
Bassist Christian Fabian was born in Sweden and raised in Germany. A permanent member of the Lionel Hampton Big Band, Fabian has also played with Jon Hendricks, Gary Burton, and Elvin Jones, among others. Now living in the USA, Fabian is one of the most in-demand bassists in the country, and has a new CD titled "West Coast Session," which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/christianfabian4

Judy Wexler (mp3)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011
Run Time: 11:14
Judy Wexler is a multi-talented artist. As an actress, she has numerous theater and television credits to her name, including a guest appearance on the TV Show "Frasier." She's also also a talented singer, with an ear for great songs and creative arrangements, which you'll hear on her great new release "Under a Painted Sky." Purchase the disc that critics are raving about at: http://judywexler.com/

Sammy Figueroa (mp3)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:31
Sammy Figueroa is one of the great musicians of our time. He's recorded with and/or toured with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Chet Baker, David Bowie, and Mariah Carey, among others. He's also a distinguished bandleader and music educator. His latest effort as a leader, "Urban Nature, is titled to Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion. You can purchase this beautiful CD at: http://sammyfigueroa.com/

Larry Vuckovich (mp3)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011
Run Time: 12:04
Pianist Larry Vuckovich hails from the former country of Yugoslavia. Now living in San Francisco, Vuckovich remembers being a child during World War 2, a time that included German soldiers occuping 3 rooms of his parents house. As you might expect from someone who lived through those times and conditions, Vuckovich's playing and writing is full of feeling and soul. On this podcast, Vuckovich talks about the genesis of his latest CD, titled "Somethin' Special". which is available at: http://amzn.to/o9QmRw

Giacomo Gates (mp3)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011
Run Time: 11:30
Vocalist Giacomo Gates has been a jazz fan since almost as long as he can remember. After working years in construction that took him all over the country, including Alaska, he finally heeded the advice of his co-workers and headed back home to Connecticut to pursue a career in jazz. Though his latest CD is a collection of songs by the late Gil Scott-Heron, Gates explains in this podcast that the album wasn't meant as a tribute to Scott-Heron. You can purchase "The Revolution Will Be Jazz: The Songs of Gil Scott-Heron" at: http://www.giacomogates.com/frameset.php?page=reviews

Alphonse Mouzon (mp3)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:47
Alphonse Mouzon was one of the founding members of the seminal fusion band Weather Report in the early 1970's. In addition to an impressive solo career, Mouzon had drummed with some of the biggest names in music, including Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, and Chubby Checker. Mouzon's new release is titled "Angel Face," of which the title track is the featured song on this podcast. You can purchase "Angel Face" at: http://www.tenaciousrecords.com/Purchase_Music.html

Bryan Anthony/Gary Norian Trio (mp3)
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011
Run Time: 7:55
Bryan Anthony is a Houston based singer who has sung with the orchestra's of Glenn Miller, Nelson Riddle, & Tommy Dorsey. He teams with pianist/songwriter Gary Norian on the new CD titled "A Night Like This." You can purchase this disc at: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/BryanAnthonyandtheGaryNorianTr

Mark Winkler (mp3)
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Mark Winkler is an award winning singer and lyricist. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Dianne Reeves, Bob Dorough, Liza Minelli, and Randy Crawford. He's also written a number of jazz musicals, some of which have appeared off Broadway, His latest jazz CD is titled "Sweet Spot," which you can purchase at: http://www.markwinklermusic.com/

Sachal Vasandani (mp3)
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011
Run Time: 8:17
One of the great young vocalists in jazz today, Vasandani's new CD "Hi-Fly" has been receiving critical raves from around the world. You can purchase this great new disc at: http://www.sachalvasandani.com/music/ -- podcast produced by Danny Hajek

John Brown (mp3)
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011
Run Time: 14:37
Bassist John Brown heads the jazz program at Duke University in North Carolina. As a performer, he's played with many of the big names in jazz, including Elvin Jones. He's particularly fond of his current trio, as he explains in this podcast. Browns latest CD is an homage to Duke Ellington. You can purchase "Dancing With Duke" at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnbrown4

Cindy Bradley (mp3)
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011
Run Time: 7:15
Trumpet player Cindy Bradley explores the acid side of jazz on her new release titled "Unscripted." This Buffalo NY native says this album came out of some difficult personal times in the last year. You can purchase "Unscripted" at http://cindybradley.com/

Freddie Hubbard (mp3)
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011
Run Time: 15:45
Resonance Records has just released a live recording of Freddie Hubbard from the famous Keystone Korner Jazz Club. On this podcast, Todd Barkan, former Keystone Korner owner (and now Program director at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, as well as Jazz @ Lincoln Center), explains the process behind this release. You can purchase "Pinnacle: Live & Unreleased at Keystone Korner" at: http://www.resonancerecords.org/release.php?cat=HCD-2007

PT Gazell (mp3)
Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2011
Run Time: 9:25
Harmonica virtuoso PT Gazell displays a beautiful tone to his tasty tunes on his new CD "2 Days Out." Purchase this great new disc at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ptgazell1

Bill Beach (mp3)
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011
Run Time: 8:55
Portland Oregon native Bill Beach has just released "Buzios," a beautiful CD of original Brazilian music and lyrics. On this podcast, you'll hear Beach talk about his love of Brazilian music, and you'll hear selections from the CD, which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/billbeach2

Monty Alexander (mp3)
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011
Run Time: 11:30
Monty Alexander is one of the most melodic and swingin' pianists alive. On this podcast, Alexander explains the title of his new CD (Uplift) and talks about the time he met and played with Frank Sinatra. You can purchase "Uplift" at: http://jazzlegacyproductions.com/monty_pages/montyalexander.html

Ezra Weiss (mp3)
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011
Run Time: 10:35
Ezra Weiss is a talented up and coming pianist living in Portland, Oregon. Weiss has been a fan of the late Shirley Horn for years, and pays homage to her on his new CD "The Shirley Horn Suite", which you can purchase at: http://ezraweiss.com/

Roland Vazquez (mp3)
Date: Thu, 26 May 2011
Run Time: 13:12
Roland Vazquez is a composer/drummer/clinician now living in New York City. On this podcast, Vazquez explains his history in Los Angeles and New York City, and talks about songs from his new Latin Big Band CD, "The Visitor" which can be purchased at: http://www.rolandvazquez.com/

Rondi Charleston (mp3)
Date: Tue, 17 May 2011
Run Time: 7:29
Rondi Charleston says jazz radio was a constant companion in her Chicago home. Her father was a jazz fiend, her mother sang and taught voice. The only daughter in the family soaked up the passion and love for this great music. "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" is her latest release, which you can purchase at: http://motema.downloadcentric.net/app?page=Artist&service=external&artistId=D06036E80GIRK29CX0CFA

Sean Smith (mp3)
Date: Fri, 13 May 2011
Run Time: 8:10
Sean Smith is a NYC based bass player/composer who can be heard at Big Apple venues including the 55 Bar, Birdland, Smalls and the Blue Note. His new CD is titled "Trust," and in this podcast, Smith explains the origin of the title and talks about a few of the songs on this disc, including the featured track, "Japanese Folk Song," You can purchase "Trust" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/seansmithquartet

N. Glenn Davis (mp3)
Date: Fri, 6 May 2011
Run Time: 6:30
Cleveland native Glenn Davis is a talented drummer who has just released his third CD as a leader. It's melodic mainstream affair with pianist Mark Soskin and double-bass player Peter Dominguez. You can purchase "What Could Be" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nglenndavis2

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall (mp3)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011
Run Time: 5:05
The "A" in "A&M" Records has recorded his second full length CD with his wife Lani Hall. On "I Feel You", the duo cover a number of standards, The Beatles, and others, including our featured song - Vince Guaraldi's "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." You can purchase "I Feel You" at: http://www.amazon.com/I-Feel-You-Herb-Alpert/dp/B004H0B00S

Monika Herzig (mp3)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011
Run Time: 10:00
Monika Herzig is a Professor of Music at Indiana University in Bloomington. The majority of the songs on her new CD/DVD "Come With Me" are originals, including our featured song "Paradise On Ice." On this podcast, Herzig gives some background on the CD, as well as some funny stories behind the songs. You can purchase "Come With Me" at: http://www.owlstudios.com/webstore/product_info.php?products_id=66&osCsid=041df7e2cfbc6bf10ec14f29adbc4ac8

Jessica Williams (mp3)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011
Run Time: 9:39
Jessica Williams is the personification of the reason we started GLT Jazz Next. One of the GREAT pianists in jazz today, Williams is an artist whose talents could use A LOT more sunshine. Here's a cut from her new Coltrane tribute "Freedom Trane," which you can purchase at: https://www5.cruzio.com/w5a126/jessicawilliams_order.html

Lynne Arriale (mp3)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011
Run Time: 4:45
Lynne Arriale is one of the finest jazz pianists working today, and one heck of a songwriter. "Dance of the Rain" is an original from her new CD titled "Convergence," which you can purchase at: http://www.lynnearriale.com/music.php

Dave Miller Trio (mp3)
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011
Run Time: 5:30
Pianist Dave Miller and his trio (bassist Mario Suraci and drummer Bill Belasco) are a staple of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene. "Rapture" is the bands new release on Summit Records, and you can purchase this straight ahead CD at: http://davemillerjazz.com/

The Nightcrawlers (mp3)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011
Run Time: 7:00
Drummer Jesse Cahill and saxophonist Corey Weeds are two talented musicians putting their jazz stamp on the fertile music city of Vancouver, B.C. Cahill and Weeds play in a number of bands, including "The Nightcrawlers," a group whose stated purpose is to continue the tradition of the 1950's and 1960's organ combo's. You can purchase the CD "Down in the Bottom" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ncrawlersmusic2

Gene Ludwig (mp3)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011
Run Time: 9:33
In the liner notes, Pattye Ludwig says "Love Notes of Cole Porter" is a gift back to her late husband Gene, who passed away in July of 2010. Gene Ludwig was a tremendous B-3 player, as explained on this podcast by the head of Big-O Records, Jim Alfredson. You can purchase "Love Notes of Cole Porter" at: http://www.geneludwig.com/pages/music.html

The Jazz Professors (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011
Run Time: 7:55
Five Professors of Music at the University of Central Florida show their chops on a live recording from March 2010. Purchase "Live from the UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival" at: http://music.ucf.edu/flyinghorserecords/jazzprofessors.php

Josie Falbo (mp3)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011
Run Time: 4:07
Josie Falbo is a voice you've heard on dozens of TV and radio commercials, but unless you live in Chicago, this may be your first chance to hear Falbo sing jazz standards. You can purchase "Taylor Street" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/josiefalbo

Bob Szajner (mp3)
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011
Run Time: 6:29
Bob Szajner (pronounced ZAY-ner) is one of the "under the radar" players that needs more recognition. Born and raised in Detroit's fertile jazz scene, Szajner worked for a number of the great players to come out of Detroit. The featured song comes from Szajner's 2008 release "On The Bench In The Zone," which has been released on Quixotic Records in 2011. You can purchase this disc at: http://db.cadencebuilding.com//public/searchresults/?description_option=contains&description= &title_option=contains&title=&label_option=contains&Label= quixotic&price_option=lte&Price=&Number=5010

Pena (mp3)
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011
Run Time: 6:20
Pena is the brainchild of Minnesota guitarist Cory Wong, who spent a week in Lima, Peru studying and recording music native to the coastal region of Peru. Quizas Un Dia Asi is our featured song this week. You can purchase this CD/DVD compilation at: https://secretstashrecords.com/products-page/cds/pena-cddvd/

Serafin (mp3)
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011
Run Time: 3:50
Serafin LaRiviere is a Toronto based vocalist with an incredible range, and a sound similar to Mick Hucknall of the 80's pop band Simply Red. Serafin is also a talented songwriter, as evidenced by this weeks featured song. You can purchase his new CD, "Love's Worst Crime" at http://serafin.ca/listen.htm

Cyrus Chestnut (mp3)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010
Run Time: 6:38
Cyrus Chestnut has deep roots in gospel, having played piano in his church at the age of 6. He also has deep roots in classical music, studying at the Peabody Prep School in his native Baltimore. You can hear those influences and others in his new release "Journeys." "Little Jon" is one of our favorites from this great release, which you can purchase at: http://www.amazon.com/Journeys-Cyrus-Chestnut/dp/B003YCI1X4

Greg Ruby (mp3)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010
Run Time: 7:08
Greg Ruby is a one time member of Pearl Django, a band heard often during GLT Jazz. (And a band that headlined the GLT Summer concert a few years ago.) Ruby continues the Hot Club sound on his new CD "Look Both Ways", which you can purchase at: http://gregrubyguitar.com/?page_id=341

Heavy Tin (mp3)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010
Run Time: 6:17
One reviewer called the Boston based "Heavy Tin" a cross between The Bad Plus and Bud Powell. Here's the lead track from their new CD "re-FUSED", which you can purchase at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/heavytin2

Leslie Pintchik (mp3)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010
Run Time: 6:18
Leslie Pintchik is an extaordinary talent. She's a gifted literary writer, song composer and pianist. Her new CD is titled "We're Here to Listen." Our featured track is a Pintchik original. You can buy the entire CD at: http://www.lesliepintchik.com/recordings.html

Doug Webb (mp3)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010
Run Time: 10:08
You've probably heard Doug Webb's saxophone work in dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably in the TV show "The Simpsons", where he is the music of Lisa Simpson's saxophone. Webb's new CD "Midnight" is available at: http://posi-tone.com/doug-webb/midnight.html

Alison Ruble (mp3)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010
Run Time: 7:39
Chicago native Alison Ruble is a creative vocalist with a fantastic sophomore release titled "Ashland." From that album, here's her take on Harold Arlen's classic "Let's Fall in Love." You can purchase "Ashland" at http://www.alisonruble.com/music.html

Tomas Janzon (mp3)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010
Run Time: 9:40
Tomas Janzon is native of Sweden now living in the U.S. "Float" is a song from his new CD "Experiences, which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/janzon3

The Kora Band (mp3)
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010
Run Time: 3:09
The Kora Band out of Portland Oregon mixes their jazz with traditional West African rhythms. Purchase their new CD "Cascades" at: http://www.oa2records.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22073

Lexicon (mp3)
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010
Run Time: 4:21
Four young guys from Central IL showcase their wide ranging influenced on their self titled debut CD. "Riddled" is our featured track this week on GLT Jazz Next. Purchase the full CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Lexicon

Jay D'Amico (mp3)
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010
Run Time: 5:06
One of our favorites from exactly two years ago. You can purchase "Tuscan Prelude"@ http://cdbaby.com/cd/jaydamico4

Jamie Ousley (mp3)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Run Time: 8:50
Bassist/songwriter Jamie Ousley is one of the more melodic songwriters on the jazz scene today. You can buy his new CD "Back Home" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JamieOusley1

Takao Iwaki (mp3)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010
Run Time: 5:53
"Fallin' Chestnuts" is the lead track to the recording debut of saxophonist Takao Iwaki. You can purchase "Introducing" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/TakaoIwaki

Mike Clark (mp3)
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Run Time: 7:50
Mike Clark was a child prodigy, hitting the road with his father before he turned 10 years old. In his early 20's he hit the road with Herbie Hancock's Headhunters. Though he considers himself a be-bopper, Clark is a mean funk, blues & R&B drummer as well. His latest CD "Carnival of Soul" is built around the organ trio concept. You can buy this CD at: http://www.amazon.com/Carnival-Soul-Dig-Mike-Clark/dp/B003INBO1K

Michael Pagan (mp3)
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010
Run Time: 7:03
Michael Pagan is a pianist deserving wider recognition. Currently Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City. Previously, Pagan served on the faculty of many fine jazz studies programs, most recently at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory. "Three for the Ages" is original from the CD of the same name. You can purchase this disc at: http://caprirecords.com/index.php?mact=ShopMadeSimple,cntnt01,fe_product_detail,0&cntnt01product_id=116&cntnt01returnid=15

the Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project (mp3)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010
Run Time: 10:00
Now living in Central IL, Craig Russo has traveled to Cuba a number of times to study and assimilate the great Latin grooves you heard in that country every day. "Melodious Funk" is today's featured track from Russo's new release "Mambo Influenciado." Buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/russolatinjazzproj2

Steve Davis (mp3)
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010
Run Time: 6:02
Trombonist Steve Davis is one of the great players in jazz today. This alumnus of Jackie McLean's Hartt School of Music has a new CD on Posi-Records titled "Images." "Twain's World" comes from that CD. You can purchase "Images" at: http://www.posi-tone.com/

Azar Lawrence (mp3)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010
Run Time: 8:41
Azar Lawrence is a saxophonist who has played with some of the giants of jazz. Here's the title track to his new "Mystic Journey" CD, which you can buy at: http://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Journey-Azar-Lawrence/dp/B003JP9Q9Y

Jose James (mp3)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010
Run Time: 7:57
Jose James is a talented young singer better known in the Hip Hop world. Here's a beautiful take on "Lush Life." By the CD at: http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist/music/detail.aspx?pid=12129&aid=7376

Ramsey Lewis (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010
Run Time: 12:31
One of our favorite Jazz Next podcasts from the last year. The Legendary Ramsey Lewis wrote and recorded an album of songs for the Joffrey Ballet. The lead track is our featured song. Buy "Songs from the Heat: Ramsey Plays Ramsey" at http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Songs-from-the-Heart-Ramsey-Plays-Ramsey/

Dr. Lonnie Smith (mp3)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010
Run Time: 7:45
Dr. Lonnie Smith was part of some killer groups in the 60's and is one of the premier Hammond B-3 players in the world today. You can buy his new CD "Spiral" at: http://www.amazon.com/Spiral-Dr-Lonnie-Smith/dp/B003G4IX9M

Bob Mamet (mp3)
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010
Run Time: 3:56
Bob Mamet is an accomplished pianist and songwriter, having written hundreds of songs for TV and film. You can purchase his latest CD "Impromptu" at: http://www.amazon.com/Impromptu-Bob-Mamet/dp/B0038W51N8

Cynthia Scott (mp3)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010
Run Time: 7:10
Revisiting one of our favorite CD's from 2009. Jazz vocalist/songwriter Cynthia Scott writes soulful jazz with lyrics not usually heard in jazz songs. "Dream For One Bright World" is available at http://www.cynthiascott.com/Cynthia_Scott/CD_Purchases.html

Beat Kaestli (mp3)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010
Run Time: 5:50
Kaestli is a Swiss native now living in NYC. His new CD is titled "Invitation," which you can purchase at http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8161036. Here's a ballad from this CD.

Richard Blake (mp3)
Date: Thu, 13 May 2010
Run Time: 6:51
Guitarist Richard Blake has so much feeling coming out of so much restraint. Richard Blake Plays Midtown at Midnight is a collection of tasty covers and one original, which is our featured song on GLT Jazz Next. Purchase your own copy of this great CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/richardblake2

Jim Pearce (mp3)
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010
Run Time: 8:02
Comparisons to Dave Frishberg are valid, but Pearce has his own style and sense of humor. "I'm In The Twilight Of a Mediocre Career" features his usual self effacing humor and wonderful piano chops. But don't be fooled by the title. His songs have been featured on network TV shows and he's received numerous awards for his songwriting. Buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jimpearce1

Rufus Reid (mp3)
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010
Run Time: 8:07
Reid is a monster bass player who got his first break playing with Eddie Harris in Chicago in the 60's. His new CD as a leader is titled "Out Front." "Glory" is the lead track and the featured song this week on GLT Jazz Next. You can purchase "Out Front" at http://www.jazzcares.com/product_detail.php?pid=693

Julian Yeo (mp3)
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010
Run Time: 4:00
Yeo's retro sound would have fit well in the 1920's alongside Flappers and Al Capone. This Aussie, now living in NYC, is out with his 2nd vocal release. You can purchase "Deep Purple Dreams" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JulianYeo1

John Basile (mp3)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010
Run Time: 3:50
Guitarist John Basile is a Berklee College of Music grad who loved playing in soulful organ based bands in the 1970's. He returns to his roots on "No Apologies." Buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/basile4

Ehud Asherie (mp3)
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010
Run Time: 6:00
Asherie is one of the up and coming pianists on the NYC jazz scene. This track is an original from his new release on Posi-Tone Records, "Modern Life." Purchase this tasty, melodic release at http://www.posi-tone.com/mlife/mlife.html

Lorraine Feather (mp3)
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010
Run Time: 8:47
Lorraine Feather is the daughter of legendary jazz critic Leonard Feather, the Goddaughter of Billie Holiday and one of the finest lyricists in jazz today. Her new album is titled "Ages," the song you're about to hear is titled "The Girl With The Lazy Eye." You can purchase "Ages" at: http://www.amazon.com/Ages-Lorraine-Feather/dp/B0031OSBL2/ref=sr_1_1/186-9077992-2045326?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1268851211&sr=1-1

Jason Bodlovich (mp3)
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Run Time: 7:29
Fluent in jazz, blues, funk, rock and brazillian music, Bodlovich is a guitarists guitarist. This is the title track to his new CD "The Culprit," which you can purchase at http://www.jasonbodlovich.com/discography.php

Lin McPhillips (mp3)
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010
Run Time: 5:52
Lin McPhillips is a vocalist with an avante-garde background. With the jazz fusion group Solar Plexus, she would use her voice as a horn. This is her latest release, the straight ahead "My Shining Hour." You can buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/linmcphillips

Babik (mp3)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010
Run Time: 4:02
Babik has been scorching the American music scene with their gypsy jazz since 2005, winning a number of "best band" awards in their hometown of Buffalo and thrilling audiences everywhere with their live show. You can purchase their latest release "American Gypsy" at: http://www.babikjazz.com/products.html

Matt Belsante (mp3)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010
Run Time: 4:58
Our featured performer at the GLT Jazz Cabaret a couple weeks ago. Belsante is a graduate of Vanderbuilt University in Nashville. You can purchase "Blame It On My Youth" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/mattbelsante2

John Stein (mp3)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010
Run Time: 11:06
Guitarist John Stein is an Associate Professor of Music in the Harmony Department at the Berkeley College of Music in Boston. He's also a whale of a player, as evidenced by this smoking set. His new CD is titled "Raising The Roof", the track you're about to hear is an homage to legendary drummer Elvin Jones. You can purchase "Raising The Roof" at http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Roof-Dig-John-Stein/dp/B002WSYLTO

Jeff Rupert (mp3)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010
Run Time: 6:58
Jeff Rupert has played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Mel Torme, Benny Carter and Diane Schurr. During this podcast, Rupert explains the origin of the title of his new CD "Memphis to Mobile" as well as the inspiration behind some of the songs on the disc. "Chasin' Tail" is the featured track, and no, the title doesn't refer to women. Purchase "From Memphis to Mobile" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jeffrupert

David Leonhardt (mp3)
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010
Run Time: 9:09
Pianist David Leonhardt spent 25 years with David "Fathead" Newman and was Music Director for vocalist Jon Hendricks for four years. His latest CD is a fusion of his two musical loves: Classical & Jazz. You can purchase "Bach to the Blues at https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidleonhardt

Mike Longo (mp3)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010
Run Time: 5:44
Mike Longo is one of the monster pianists in jazz today. He learned the ropes as a student of Oscar Peterson and in the Dizzy Gillespie band. His new CD "Sting Like a Bee" can be purchased at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mikelongo10

Greg Reitan (mp3)
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010
Run Time: 7:12
Reitan is a Los Angeles based pianist with some serious game. You can purchase this CD at http://www.amazon.com/Antibes-Greg-Reitan/dp/B002VGG8WA

Steve Hobbs (mp3)
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010
Run Time: 7:33
Hobbs is a monster vibes player out of Raleigh, NC. His southern roots are the genesis of his song choices on "Vibes, Straight Up". You can purchase this CD at http://www.amazon.com/Vibes-Straight-Steve-Hobbs-Quartet/dp/B002HIELXK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1260939810&sr=8-7

Denise La Grassa (mp3)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009
Run Time: 4:00
La Grassa is a Chicago singer/songwriter now living in Central IL. You can purchase "April Dreams" at http://www.deniselagrassa.com

Bill Mays (mp3)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009
Run Time: 8:45
At one point, Mays was deep in Hollywood working on movie soundtracks. So "Mays at the Movies" is a natural release . Buy this CD at http://www.billmays.net/discography.html

John Cutrone, Carmen Leggio, Bucky Pizzarelli & Jerry Bruno (mp3)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Run Time: 5:43
This Connecticut quartet recorded one of the great straight ahead albums of 2009. Buy this CD at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jcbpcljb

Mark Isham & Kate Ceberano (mp3)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009
Run Time: 5:43
"Bittersweet" is a beautiful CD of standards by trumpeter Mark Isham & vocalist Kate Ceberano. Listen to their take on "Skylark". Buy this CD at http://www.amazon.com/Bittersweet/dp/B0027R8QMS

Lenore Raphael (mp3)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009
Run Time: 7:38
An encore edition of GLT Jazz Next. Lenore is one of the finest pianists working in NYC. She also host her own weekly jazz show! Buy this CD by clicking http://www.swinginfox.com/

Daryl Sherman (mp3)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Run Time: 5:00
Sherman is the daughter of trombone man Sammy Sherman. Here, she covers Johnny Mercer, on the 100th anniversary of the birth of this great lyricist. Buy "Johnny Mercer: A Centennial Tribute" at http://www.arborsrecords.com

Sashal Vasandani (mp3)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009
Run Time: 5:25
This vocalist and Chicago native is now a regular on the NYC Jazz Scene. Buy "We Move" at http://www.mackavenue.com/catalog/detail/we_move/

Ramsey Lewis (mp3)
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009
Run Time: 12:31
The Legendary Ramsey Lewis wrote and recorded an album of songs for the Joffrey Ballet. The lead track is our featured song. Buy "Songs from the Heat: Ramsey Plays Ramsey" at http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Songs-from-the-Heart-Ramsey-Plays-Ramsey/

Mike DiRubbo (mp3)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009
Run Time: 7:40
DiRubbo is an Alto player who studied under the legendary Jackie MacLean. Buy "Repercussion" at http://www.posi-tone.com

Godfathers Of Groove (mp3)
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009
Run Time: 4:50
Grant Green Jr, Bernard Purdie & Rueben Wilson. Buy "Godfathers Of Groove" at http://www.allegro-music.com/18v/

Dan Musselman (mp3)
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009
Run Time: 4:20
Musselman has been tearing up the clubs of Minneapolis & St. Paul with his piano skills. Buy "Ruminations" at http://www.danmusselman.com/index.php?content=8

John Miller & the Romaniacs (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Run Time: 2:51
Guitarist Miller has played with Dobie Gray & Cab Calloway. A Central Illinois staple, Miller says this Hot Club incarnation is the most fun he's ever had in music. To purchase "French Kiss," send an email to John @ jmromaniacs@gmail.com

Stefon Harris (mp3)
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009
Run Time: 6:39
Vibraphonist Stefon Harris is one of jazz's rising stars "Urbanus" is available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HWUU0Y?ie=UTF8&tag=fortress04-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002HWUU0Y

Kat Walker (mp3)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009
Run Time: 5:21
Kat's new CD if full of jazz standards. Here's her take on an Ellington classic! "Jazz Skat Gumbo" is available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/katwalker

Jon Mayer (mp3)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009
Run Time: 6:45
The veteran pianist, not the young guitar slinger! "Nightscape" is available at http://www.reservoirmusic.com/197.html

Art Lillard's On Time Band (mp3)
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009
Run Time: 5:32
NYC drummer & bandleader. "It's Time" is available at http://www.summitrecords.com/

Gerald Clayton (mp3)
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Run Time: 6:54
Gifted young keyboard player. "Two-Shade" is available at http://www.artistshare.com/home/project_experience.aspx?artistID=122&projectId=203

Sam Yahel (mp3)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009
Run Time: 6:15
NYC keyboard player. "Hometown" is available at http://www.positone.com

Travis Wesley (mp3)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009
Run Time: 6:40
Central IL keyboard player with a "jones" for the Fender Rhodes. "Sections" is available at http://www.traviswesleyjazz.com

Jim Rotondi (mp3)
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009
Run Time: 6:56
Former trumpeter for Ray Charles with a tribute to his former boss. "Blues for Brother Ray" is available at http://www.posi-tone.com

King David (mp3)
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009
Run Time: 3:47
Some serious swingin' Big Band. "Mr. Success/Chicago" is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/kingdavidattott

Kendra Shank (mp3)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009
Run Time: 11:12
NYC vocalist. "Mosaic" is available at the CD link of her website: http://www.kendrashank.com/

Cynthia Scott (mp3)
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009
Run Time: 7:10
Jazz vocalist/songwriter with some soul! "Dream For One Bright World" is available at http://www.cynthiascott.com/Cynthia_Scott/CD_Purchases.html

Larry Slezak (mp3)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009
Run Time: 7:49
Soulful Houston saxophonist! Buy "No Worries" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/larryslezak

Antti Sarpila (mp3)
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009
Run Time: 5:36
Finnish Saxophonist! Purchase this disc from Arbors Records at http://www.arborsrecords.com

Sean Lyons (mp3)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2009
Run Time: 7:32
Fantastic young tenor player! Buy "Roar of Lyons" at http://www.posi-tone.com/

Eric Johnson (mp3)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009
Run Time: 7:10
Way too under the radar guitarist! Buy "Supahighway" at http://clarionjazz.com/superhighway/index.html

Rahshad Muhammad (mp3)
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009
Run Time: 5:51
Funky L.A. based trumpeter! Buy "Doin It For Self" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rahshad

Nancy Wright (mp3)
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009
Run Time: 9:10
Bluesy Tenor who's first tour was with John Lee Hooker! Buy "Moanin" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/nancywright

Antonio Valdetaro (mp3)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009
Run Time: 8:18
Romantic Brazilian guitarist. To buy "Leticia", contact Antonio directly at contact@antoniovaldetaro.com

Terrence Brewer (mp3)
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009
Run Time: 9:09
Bay area guitarist with an homage to Wes Montgomery. You can buy "Goin Wes" at http://www.terrencebrewer.com/audio.html

Greg Reitan (mp3)
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009
Run Time: 6:44
Talented young composer/pianist. Buy "Some Other Time" at http://www.sunnysiderecords.com/release_detail.php?releaseID=423

Red Holloway (mp3)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009
Run Time: 7:23
Bluesy saxophonist still making GREAT music. Buy this disc at http://www.delmark.com/

Devin Kelly Organ Trio (mp3)
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009
Run Time: 6:57
Kelly is the drummer. Debut CD is titled "First Things First. Buy this disc at http://www.devinkelly.net

Corey Wong (mp3)
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009
Run Time: 5:44
Young guitarist doing great things in Minneapolis. Purchase "Even, Uneven" at http://www.target.com/Even-Uneven-Cory-Wong-Quartet/dp/B001QX9XTE

Claudio Roditi (mp3)
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009
Run Time: 4:36
One of the more underrated trumpeters of today. Buy this great new CD by clicking http://www.amazon.com/Brazilliance-X4-Claudio-Roditi/dp/B001M6AI3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233625805&sr=8-1

Lenore Raphael (mp3)
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009
Run Time: 7:38
One of the finest pianists you'll hear ... anywhere. Buy this funky new CD by clicking http://www.swinginfox.com/

Karl Walters jr Trio (mp3)
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009
Run Time: 3:28
Young Brooklyn based band. Buy this funky new CD by clicking http://kwjtrio.com/

Mark O'Connor (mp3)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009
Run Time: 7:35
Plays the fiddle as if it was his third arm. Purchase "Live in New York" by clicking http://www.amazon.com/Mark-OConnors-Swing-Trio-Live/dp/B000AP2ZXK

John Temmerman (mp3)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009
Run Time: 5:44
Chicago Saxophonist. Purchase "Live in Evanston" by clicking http://www.jazzobsession.com/

Marcus Goldhaber (mp3)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009
Run Time: 4:34
NYC vocalist with a bright future. To buy his CD "Take Me Anywhere", try this link: http://marcusgoldhaber.com/merc.php

Danny Green (mp3)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009
Run Time: 4:15
27 year old pianist with Latin, Brazillian and Classical influences. You can purchase Green's new CD at http://music.barnesandnoble.com/With-You-in-Mind/Danny-Green/e/884501033671/?itm=1

Dwight West (mp3)
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008
Run Time: 5:00
Vocalist paying respect to the masters. You can purchase West's new CD at http://cdbaby.com/cd/dwightwest

Alva Nelson (mp3)
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008
Run Time: 8:04
NYC Pianist you need to know about. You can purchase "Soul Eyes" at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/alvanelson

Michael B. & Friends (mp3)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008
Run Time: 6:10
Tasty tasty pianist. You can purchase "No More Blues" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/michaelbfriends

Russell Gunn (mp3)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008
Run Time: 6:11
Exciting young trumpeter. You can purchase "Love Stories" at http://www.jazzdepot.com/

Matt Belsante (mp3)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008
Run Time: 4:58
Young crooner with a beautiful voice. You can purchase "Blame It On My Youth" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/mattbelsante2

Ben Sidran (mp3)
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008
Run Time: 4:45
As election day nears, a poignant song from a talented keyboard player. You can purchase "Cein Noches at http://cdbaby.com/cd/talkingjazz3

Javon Jackson (mp3)
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008
Run Time: 8:02
One of today's finest tenor players. Buy "Once Upon A Melody" at http://www.palmetto-records.net/javon-jackson:once-upon-a-melody,34,145

Greg Chako (mp3)
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008
Run Time: 9:17
Talented American guitarist now living in Japan. Buy "Everybody's Got A Name" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/gregchako9

Harvie S (mp3)
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008
Run Time: 8:20
Gifted bassist plays with pianist Kenny Barron. Buy "Now Was The time" by clicking http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7704351

Nik Payton & Bob Wilber (mp3)
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008
Run Time: 4:24
Teacher and student collaborate. Buy "Swinging The Changes" by clicking http://www.arborsrecords.com

Kelly Rossum (mp3)
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008
Run Time: 8:01
Exciting young trumpeter now living in Minneapolis. Add "Family" to your collection by clicking http://cdbaby.com/cd/rossum5

Jeff Hackworth (mp3)
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Run Time: 6:15
NYC tenor man with a big warm tone. Add "Where the Blue Begins" to your collection by clicking http://cdbaby.com/cd/hackworthjeff2

Holly Yarbrough (mp3)
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008
Run Time: 5:05
Mr. Rogers wrote great jazz? You can purchase "Mr. Rogers Swings" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/hollyyarbrough

George Kahn (mp3)
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008
Run Time: 4:34
West Coast pianist with a great new CD. You can purchase "Cover Up" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/gkahn7

Lafayette Harris, Jr (mp3)
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008
Run Time: 4:55
A pianist everyone should know. You can purchase his new CD "Trio Talk" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/lharrisjr3

Joe Baione (mp3)
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008
Run Time: 6:43
Vibist on the rise. You can purchase his new CD "Oh Yeah!" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/baionejoe

Five Play (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Run Time: 7:03
A female quintet. Again ... a FEMALE quintet. You can purchase "What The World Needs Now" @ http://www.arborsrecords.com/recordtemplate.html?ProductID=19381

Jay D'Amico (mp3)
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008
Run Time: 5:06
One of the pretties jazz albums of the year. You can purchase "Tuscan Prelude"@ http://cdbaby.com/cd/jaydamico4

Donald Vega (mp3)
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008
Run Time: 6:48
Up and coming pianist studying under Kenny Barron. Get more info on Donald at http://www.donaldvega.com. You can purchase "Tomorrows"@ http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurave

Lorraine Feather (mp3)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008
Run Time: 3:11
Fantastic vocalist and lyricist. Buy "Language" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/lorrainefeather

Alison Ruble (mp3)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008
Run Time: 6:12
Chicago vocalist getting critical raves. Buy "In This is a Bird" @ http://alisonruble.com/music.html

Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project (mp3)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008
Run Time: 7:28
A killer Latin Jazz band in Central IL? Hear for yourself. Buy "In The Middle" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/russolatinjazzproj

Irvin Mayfield (mp3)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008
Run Time: 4:20
New Orleans trumpeter working with the legendary Ellis Marsalis. Buy this CD @ http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/

Nikki Parrott/Rossano Sportiello (mp3)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008
Run Time: 3:33
Young Australian bass player now living and playing in NYC. Buy this CD @ http://www.arborsrecords.com/recordtemplate.html?ProductID=19335

Vince Seneri (mp3)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008
Run Time: 6:44
Burnin' NYC B-3 Player. Buy this CD @ http://www.vinceseneri.com/