In this episode of Jazz Mine you can hear tracks from Irish jazz guitarist David O'Rourke, Billie Holiday, Nick Malcolm, Sarah McCoy, Ella Fitzgerald, Fabrice Mourlon, Gregory Porter, Glen Miller Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, Nat King Cole, Illinois Jacquet & Les Paul.and more.........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 196 Saturday 23rd February 2019 incl. David O'Rourke

On this edition I explore the colourful variety of "JAZZ-Waltzes" with artists working and waltzing around in 3/4 Time and beyond, with contributions by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Billy Evans with his trio and with Tony Bennett, Pat Martino, Ron Carter, Max Roach, Paquito D'Rivera and others.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 21.02.19 Jazz Waltzes: Fascinating music in 3/4 time and beyond

Blue Note Records was founded in 1939 so the 80th birthday of this superb label is celebrated on this special edition of Jazz Mine. Horace Silver, Jason Moran, Chet Baker, Anita Baker, Marc Moulin, US3, St. Germaine & Al Green join the musical party in salute.........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 195 Saturday 16th February 2019 Celebrating Blue Note Records 80th Birthday

Do we really really need another mushy Valentine's Day Jazz Show? Certainly not, but what I promise you for the following 60 minutes is an appropriate soundtrack of a romantic time because you can listen to some of the best ballads in Jazz showcased by Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Fred Hersch, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, Ben Webster and others, leaving you with the question "What is this thing called Love ?". Have a great time !

Read more: Tales from the far Side 14.02.19 Jazz Ballads

In The Hot Box Episode 38 we delve into the file of pianists whose name begins with the letter N. After the deluge of candidates filed under M, N has a relative dearth: we only find 5 piano players in this edition of The Hot Box. We also have another Hot Spot, the fine new recording by reed playing master Eddie Daniels.

Read more: The Hot Box #038 – A to Z of Jazz Piano Part 14 – The Letter N

On this episode of Jazz Mine Miss Truly Divine guests with music from The Bugle Babes, Tara O'Grady, Gemma Sugrue with The Julien Colarossi Quartet, Peggy Lee, Colette Cassidy with Nigel Clark, & Miss Truly Divine with Josh Johnson.and many more........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 194 Saturday 9th. February 2019 with guest Miss Truly Divine

On this edition we follow the sound of the alto saxophone from its early years to the Bebop revolution and beyond featuring some of the instrument's movers and shakers with music by Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, the Yardbird himself, Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, Art Pepper, Paul Desmond and Jackie McLean.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 07.02.19 Rousing Alto saxophones