We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode’s first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87.

This week’s jazz podcast starts with an old standard from 1928, Makin’ Whoopee.

This episode is my Chill Playlist. Starting with Miles & Trane is a fine way to begin.

Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage...

This playlist is a retrospective of recordings on CTI albums released in the 1970.

We begin with a couple big band tunes arranged by Gerald Wilson followed by guitar greats Benson and Wes.

An eclectic show. We begin with a couple tunes from Brubecks ’Time Out’ with a twist.

Recent episodes have centered around jazz/rock fusion and new releases. This week we go back to Hard-Bop

This episode begins with Michael Brecker in some interesting situations with Paul Simon and James Taylor. We follow that up with new music from another tenor sax player, Jimmy Greene from his newest release. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumMichael Brecker ~ African Skies ~ Tales from the HudsonPaul Simon ~ Under African Skies ~ GracelandMichael Brecker ~ The Nearness of You ~ Nearness of You: The Ballad BookJimmy Greene ~ Praises ~ As We Are NowJimmy Greene ~ Speak Low ~ As We Are NowSam Rivers ~ Beatrice ~ Fuchsia Swing SongChick Corea ~ Friends ~ FriendsHerbie Hancock ~ Maiden Voyage ~ Maiden Voyage

This show begins by paying tribute to Chuck Mangione who passed away last week.

This is an all flute special, with jazz greats James Moody, Herbie Mann, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws and many more.

In this episode we get back to a more hard-bop oriented sound, from the 1960’s to new releases with roots in that more straight ahead jazz tradition.

Another Fusion set, but this one a bit different.

Jazz Rock Fusion is on tap to begin this week’s show. Headhunters, RTF, and Mahavishnu Orchestra are all familiar to jazz fans of my generation.

A varied playlist of vocals, hardbop, fusion and electronic music ranging from the 1960’s to today’s modern jazz.

The San Diego jazz scene is well represented in this episode, featuring some of the most respected artists in Southern California.

This episode begins with jazz masters Trane, McCoy and Moody. Then a talented San Diego guitarist Alex Ciavarelli. The show concludes with a set of 70’s jazz/rock fusion classics.

Much of this week’s show is inspired by music I heard performed at local jazz clubs in San Diego.

Just returned from vacation is Japan, so this week’s podcast is inspired from my trip.

The second of two episodes that are being rebroadcast from last year due to being away on vacation from my home studio. I will return next week for a new In The Groove. After the opening track, we feature the music of Greg Abate and Kenny Barron, both as leaders, and a collaboration between the two. Other great music covers classic jazz, hard bop and fusion. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumWayne Shorter ~ Angola (Alternate Take) ~ The SoothsayerGreg Abate & Paul Del Nero Quartet ~ Clare's Ostinado ~ Reunion - Live at WICNGreg Abate ~ Sunshower ~ Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny BarronKenny Barron ~ Tragic Magic ~ Beyond This PlaceSonny Rollins ~ Asiatic Raes ~ Newk's TimePat Metheny Group ~ The Epic ~ American GarageHerbie Hancock ~ Actual Proof ~ Thrust