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The Hot Box Episode 27 in which we delve into the piano files labelled “J”
It so happens that J is a significant file for the fact that it contains Keith Jarrett, Ahmad Jamal and Hank Jones, three mighty big reputations and among the most popular jazz pianists of all time. It’s easy to be blown away by the sheer volume of material that Jarrett has created in trio, solo and other formats, so we have been highly selective (based on the 35 CDs in the file!).
The Dublin Jazz scene never ceases to surprise me with its creativity, diversity and endurance. What it lacks in financial support compared to other European countries it more than compensates for with its high level of musicianship and increased cognisance of the history and traditions of the music. And so comes the EP from the quartet ÄTSCH into my inbox. I don’t know these guys, but I like what they do. Seemingly led by guitarist Matthias Winkler, the band delivers five thoughtful, well-conceived compositions that delicately but firmly push into a very personal modernity, all while maintaining a firm connection to the lineage.
In Jazz Mine 149 you will hear from artists such as Phil Ware Trio, Aoife Doyle, The Tommy Halferty Trio, Marian McPartland, The Jive Aces, Kat Parra, John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Danny Fox Trio and many more..........As you can see lots of Blue Note in this selection. Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.
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On this edition I celebrate saxophonist Charles Lloyd's 80th Birthday and look back at the extraordinary career of this groundbreaking and progressive voice of modern Jazz.
In Jazz Mine 148 you will hear from artists such as Dara MacGabhann, Graham J., Julien & John, Zrazy, Melody Gardot, Etta James, Don Ellis, GoGo Penguin, Tara O'Grady, Gerry Mulliagn, Kurt Elling, Dave Brubeck Quartet & Horace Silver and many more..........As you can see lots of Blue Note in this selection. Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.
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The Waters of March and the snow, the rain and the wind !!!! The theme of this edition of Tales from the far Side where we are marching bravely into the month of March and into springtime, the soundtrack for this march created by A.C.Jobim, Mark Murphy, Benny Carter, Joanne Brackeen, the SF Jazz Collective, Anat Cohen, Carmell Jones and Ray Anderson.
In Jazz Mine 147 you will hear from artists such as Horace Silver, Gerry Mulligan, Melody Gardot, Jazz Messengers, J.R. Monterose, Fred Jackson, Jackie McLean and many more..........As you can see lots of Blue Note in this selection. Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie.
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