Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting Jazz Podcast
1) Cannonball Adderley
This week's episode is about alto saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley It features music from his early days, his time playing with Miles Davis, and from his albums as a bandleader. Questions? Com...Show More
2) Chico Hamilton
This week's episode is about west coast jazz drummer Chico Hamilton. It features music from the first two decades of his career. Questions? Comments? Requests? email me at wnpmpod@gmail.com
3) The Legendary Hasaan Mini Episode
Omnivore Recordings has released Metaphysics, a recently uncovered album by pianist Hasaan Ibn Ali, and it is amazing! This episode talks a bit about the legendary Hasaan, and plays some excerpts from...Show More
4) Donald Byrd
This week's episode is about the music of Donald Byrd, a trumpeter in the peak of the hard bop movement in jazz. It features music from his own albums as a leader and as a sideman with artists as div...Show More
5) Donald Byrd Mini Episode
An episode about trumpeter Donald Byrd will be available next week. In the meantime, enjoy a fantastic track that shows off his avant garde jazz bona fides.  Questions? Comments? Requests? Email me ...Show More
6) Scott LaFaro
This week's episode is about the virtuoso bassist Scott LaFaro. LaFaro lived a brief life, but managed to record some incredible music in his short time on this world. It features music from his ear...Show More
7) Scott LaFaro Mini Episode
It's been a busy week, so I haven't had time to finish the episode about virtuoso bassist Scott LaFaro that I'm working on. It will be ready for next week, so in the meantime, enjoy a few tracks that...Show More
8) Benny Golson
This week's episode is about Benny Golson, a tenor saxophonist who was also a prolific composer and arranger. It features mostly songs he composed, performed by groups he led and by other top notch ja...Show More
9) Chet Baker - WNPM Returns!
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting returns with an episode about superstar trumpeter Chet Baker. Baker rose to fame in the 1950's as the prince of cool jazz, and recorded some truly beautiful music. The...Show More
10) Mini Episode - Chet Baker
I'm working on an episode about trumpeter Chet Baker, and noticed that it's focused mostly on his ballad playing. So, while I finish that, I thought you'd enjoy hearing some tracks that showcase his ...Show More