Mondo Jazz Podcast
1) Kirk Knuffke, Anat Fort, Bram de Looze, Bob Wellins & More
Another stack of recent and upcoming albums to soundtrack the week ahead, kicking off with three stunners by Kirk Knuffke, Bram de Looze, and Anat Fort’s compelling take on the dreamworld of Paul Mot...Show More
2) Sharon Mansur, Patricia Brennan, Amina Claudine Myers, Samuel Ber & More [Mondo Jazz 338-2]
In this week’s installment of our sonic journey around the jazz world, we begin with the North Africa-North America express, driven by Trinidadian trumpet maestro Etienne Charles, and end with Brad Me...Show More
3) Dominique Fils-Aimé, Joe Alterman, Mocean Worker, Brittany Davis & More [Mondo Jazz 338-1]
Here is another batch of recent and upcoming releases from artists doing things their own way—whether it’s reimagining the legacy of pianist Les McCann and the poetry Everett Hoagland, or turning the ...Show More
4) Jon Batiste, Randy Newman, Hedvig Mollestad, Emma-Jean Thackray [Mondo Jazz 337-3]
Enjoy a playlist of standout new jazz releases from off the beaten path, with a special focus on late-night band heroes Lenny Pickett, Ron Blake, and Jon Batiste in a one-of-a-kind collaboration with ...Show More
5) Johanna Summer, Ken Stubbs, Hiromi, Kasper Rietkerk & More [Mondo Jazz 337-2]
Another weekly tour of fresh jazz sounds from all over the map, stylistically and geographically. The playlist features Hiromi; Itai Kriss; Ken Stubbs; Johanna Summer [pictured]; Kasper Rietkerk; Dal...Show More
6) Wojtek Mazolewski, Anthony Wilson, Andrea Ayace Ayassot, Cosmic Ear & More [Mondo Jazz 337-1]
Another dive into the lesser-charted corners of the jazz world—recent gems, future classics… with no algorithms involved—this playlist was entirely hand-cranked for your sonic delight. The playlist f...Show More
7) Olga Amelchenko, Sultan Stevenson, Tom Teasley, Kandace Springs & More [Mondo Jazz 336-3]
Two gems courtesy of Edition Records, two from Tom Teasley, a heartfelt tribute to Billie Holiday, and the ambitious Pianoworks of Kris Defoort—all you need for another beautiful sonic ride. The play...Show More
8) Danilo Gallo, Christian McBride, Sting, Andy Summers, Jef Giansily & More [Mondo Jazz 336-2]
Enjoy a playlist featuring a special collaboration between Christian McBride, Sting and Andy Summers, three of the countless projects that keep Italian bassist Danilo Gallo busy, and the beautiful new...Show More
9) Jason Moran, Fabia Mantwill, Alberto Pinton, ØKSE & More [Mondo Jazz 336-1]
This playlist kicks off under the banner of “More Is More” spotlighting large ensemble jazz and the creative possibilities that scale can offer. And in doing so it spotlights bands led by forward-look...Show More
10) Anne Drummond, Dima Bondarev, Tamir Barzilay, Camila Meza & More [Mondo Jazz 335-3]
Another round of gorgeous recent and upcoming releases, with a spotlight on the sonic alchemy emerging from Pete Min’s Lucy’s Meat Market studio in L.A.—plus a welcome chance to hear Anne Drummond ste...Show More