The Hot Box #132 – New Stuff

The Hot Box #132, an hour-long exploration of fresh and exciting sounds in jazz. This episode dives into new material from remarkable artists, blending the vibrancy of contemporary jazz with the timeless artistry of legends. Featuring tracks from John Donegan's Irish Sextet, Shuteen Erdenebaatar, and the Jihye Lee Orchestra, the episode showcases dynamic compositions and inventive storytelling.

Listeners will also revisit the brilliance of guitar virtuosos Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor, alongside a stirring collaboration from Geri Allen and Kurt Rosenwinkel. It’s a rich, varied playlist that promises to engage jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Tune in and discover something new!

The Hot Box #132 Track Listing

  1. John Donegan Irish Sextet - Blues for a few Bucks from the album We Will Meet Again, Sometime.
  2. Shuteen Erdenebaatar - In A Time Warp from the album Rising Sun
  3. Jihye Lee Orchestra - We Are All From The Same Stream from the album Infinite Connections
  4. Jihye Lee Orchestra - Born in 1935 from the album Infinite Connections
  5. Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor – The Morning of the Carnival from the album Acoustic Guitar Duets
  6. Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor – Stompin' at the Savoy from the album Acoustic Guitar Duets
  7. John Donegan Irish Sextet - Quick Now from the album We Will Meet Again, Sometime.
  8. Geri Allen & Kurt Rosenwinkel - Simple #2 from the album A Lovesome Thing

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About The Hot Box: The Hot Box celebrates the best of Irish jazz within the global jazz tradition. Our focus is on accessibility and pure enjoyment, drawing listeners from far beyond Ireland's shores. We are always on the lookout for new recordings by Irish artists or Irish-inspired works. If you have any suggestions or recordings to share, please get in touch!

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Donald Helme
Author: Donald Helme
Donald presented Jazz Alley, Ireland’s number one jazz show, on RTE Lyric FM from the station’s first week on air until the end of 2015. “I am not a musician, and have never pretended to be anything other than a lifetime fan with loads of experience and hopefully, good ears.”
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