On this edition I’d like to remember the late great Tuba virtuoso and pioneer Howard Johnson who sadly passed away in January 2021 at the age of 79, remembered here with some of his greatest music as sideman, musical director and leader of his own groups, from his early days with Hank Mobley via his work with Taj Mahal and the Band to his leadership of All Tuba Bands like Gravity and others.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 11.03.21 TUBA MAGIC - Remembering Howard Johnson

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Shai Maestro, Ian Ballantine, Frank Sinatra, Reis Demuth Wiltgen Trio, Prime Trio and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 296 Saturday 6th. March 2021 with your host Sean Brophy

In this edition I try to explore the influence of Jazz on our state of mind and I try to bring you into some JAZZ MOOD, the artistic and improvisational mood of some of the greatest musicians of its genre expressed in music, exploring the interpretation of Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Mulgrew Miller, Niels-Henning Oerstedt Pedersen, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Mark Murphy, King Pleasure, James Moody, Yusef Lateef, Anat Cohen, Fred Hersch and others.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 04.03.21 The Best in Jazz - JAZZ MOODS

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Down For The Count, Nigel Clark, Sam Lindo, Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry, Edel Meade and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No.295 Saturday 27th February 2021 incl. Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry

On this edition I’d like to invite you for a stroll through the colourful world of Jazz a "JAZZ WALK" with theme-related music as a soundtrack with contributions by the Beats+Pieces Big Band, Dave Holland, Ella+Louis, Slam Stewart with Major Holley, Linda Oh, Art Pepper, Bill Frisell, Yelena Eckemoff and Miles Davis of course. So keep on "WALKIN" with some Jazz in your heart and don't forget to invite a friend.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 25.02.21 Invitation to a Jazz Walk

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Nigel Clark, Joe Lovano Trio, Fergus McCreadie Trio, Duo Blanco, Chick Corea, Tina May, Danny G & The Major 7ths and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No, 294 Saturday 20th February 2021 from 5 to 6pm incl. Nigel Clark

On this edition I pay tribute to the great late Chick Corea who passed away early this month at the age of 79, his music thankfully still with us and out there for generations to come. I hope you will enjoy my handpicked selection from his early years in the 1960s to his 21st Century Trilogy Project.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 18.02.21 A Tribute to Chick Corea