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On this edition you can hear a handpicked selection of recordings by the legendary Paul Motian, one of the greatest timekeepers of JAZZ, recordings he did as a sideman and as a leader. And there are also some tracks by some of his companions celebrating his music legacy.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 26.01.23 For the Love of Motian, the music of Paul Motian
On this edition i feature some Jazz to bring you to the rainy season to brighten up your day. Music delivered by Oded Tzur, Eric Alexander, Vincent Herring, Ella Fitzgerald, Gerry Mulligan, Billie Holiday, Ron Carter, Bill Evans, Ron Miles, Dexter Gordon and many others
Read more: Tales from the far Side 19.01.23 Jazz for the rainy Day
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!