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On this edition I have a look at some of my favorite albums of the Jazz Year 2022 including the work of Joshua Redman, the Avishai Trio, the Cookers, Immanuel Wilkins, the Fergus McCreadie Trio, the John Donegan Irish Sextet, Kenny Garrett and others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 12.01.23 My 2022 Favorites Part 1
Tales from the far Side 05.01.23 New Year's Special
Read more: Tales from the far Side 05.01.23 New Year's Special
Why do some bands choose brand names rather than the name of their leader? A very brief investigation in the Hot Box #093.
On this edition I lead you into the Christmas Season with a selection of handpicked jazz recordings, from vintage R+B and Jump Jazz to thoughtful and reflective Peace Pieces
Read more: Tales from the far Side 22.12.22 Christmas Special
The 92nd Hot Box is hot with guitars all the way. And there’s a reason. The new album from Chicago-based guitarist Tim Fitzgerald. Better still, you could become the lucky owner of a copy. An album that has been Album of the Month in Downbeat with a four and a half star review! So check in to the Box and see how you could get lucky!
On this edition I pay tribute to Ronnie Cuber, on e of the leading baritone saxophonists of our time who sadly passed away this October.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 15.12.22 A Tribute to Ronnie Cuber
On this edition I have a look at some extraordinary female trumpeters in the history of jazz. Music by Valaida Snow, Cora Bryant, Ingrid Jensen, Barbara Donald, Yazz Ahmed, Laura Jurd, Arielle Bresson, and Jaimie Branch
Read more: Tales from the far Side 08.12.22 Female Trumpet Power