Podcasts by In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Great Albums from 2023 from 2023-12-10T03:00

With so much music being released, it is nearly impossible to come up with a "Best Of" list for 2023. So here are some of my favorite recordings and other picks from Jazztodon.com. 

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As Seen on Jazztodon from 2023-12-03T03:00

The bulk of this podcast episode is picks from Jazztodon.com. A jazz centric social media service that I post to exclusively. You can learn more about that through this episode while listening t...

Hard Bop to Prog Rock from 2023-11-26T03:00

We've got hard bop from the 60's to Prog Rock of the '70s represented in this episode.

Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Sonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary ...

Thanksgiving 2023 from 2023-11-19T03:00

My favorite Thanksgiving inspired tunes on this week's In The Groove podcast episode. Enjoy.

Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Thelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's Time Jimmy Green...

Autumn Celebration from 2023-11-12T03:00

We are right in the middle of Autumn, and this episode celebrates my favorite season. Great renditions of this season's classics by Hollyday, Sharpe and Kessel. Something new from Joey Alexander...

West Coast 50’s from 2023-11-05T00:03

This episode features the West Coast jazz scene of the 1950's. In particular, the music of Hampton Hawes and Harold Land. It also has a track from Sonny Rollins with a west coast rhythm section....

SD-LA New from 2023-10-29T03:00

New music from San Diego and LA to begin this episode of In The Groove. Castellanos, Whitman and Kornhouser from SD, then travel north to LA for Tina Raymond and Andrew Renfroe. Much more to fol...

Episode October 22 2023 from 2023-10-22T03:00

This show starts with one of my favorite recordings with the vocals of Nancy Wilson and the alto sax of Cannonball Adderley. Next up is a new recording from tenor saxman, Wayne Escoffery. A samp...

Kaddish from 2023-10-15T03:00

This episode is in honor of those innocent civilians that have lost their lives in the recent Middle East conflict. It is our hope that peace can be achieved in the region. We pay our respects t...

Episode October 8 2023 from 2023-10-08T03:00

This episode begins with some Metheny inspired guitar tracks. Also new music from young jazz artists Tina Raymond and Miki Yamanaka. Also a couple of tracks from Joshua Redman's new release befo...

Monterey 2023 from 2023-10-01T03:00

This special episode is a review of this year's Monterey Jazz Festival. This was my first year attending, and it was a great experience. The selections played are all from artists that I had the...

Trane&Chick Classics from 2023-09-24T03:00

Let's begin this week celebrating the birth anniversary of John Coltrane; born September 23, 1926. That is followed by a set from Chick, and more.

Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album John Colt...

Episode Sep 17 2023 from 2023-09-17T03:00

This episode begins with Wayne Shorter in a post bop 60's context and a 70's fusion setting. That is followed by new music from pianist Miki Yamanaka. Also Tyner with strings, Parker playing beb...

Sonny is 93 from 2023-09-10T03:00

This set begins with a celebration of Sonny Rollins 93 birthday. Sonny is among the last of the living legends of jazz from the 1950's. Also classic tunes from Larry Young, McCoy Tyner and Miles...

Episode Apr 16 2022 from 2022-04-17T03:00

After seeing Chris Potter live this week, I was inspired to start this week's podcast with some of his recent work. Another sax player with a modern sound is Mike Casey, and we have two singles ...

Jazz Grammy Awards 2022 from 2022-04-10T03:00

Usually not a big fan of the Grammy Awards, but this year had some intriguing picks. From the feel good, straight ahead sounds of McBrides Big Band, to the probing improvisations of Carter, DeJo...

Episode Apr 3 2022 from 2022-04-03T03:00

Jazz masters Freddie Hubbard and Chick Corea bookend this episode along with players not quite as well known. Garzone channels Trane's Equinox, Eubanks rocks, Renfroe and Davis cover Campbell an...

Women in Jazz from 2022-03-27T03:00

Being Women's History Month, we will begin with a set of women jazz artists. Represented are Miki Yamanaka, Helen Sung and Melissa Aldana and the female "supergroup" Artemis. Next up new music f...

Episode Mar 20 2022 from 2022-03-20T03:00

We start this show with swingin' "soul-jazz", with a new release from trombonist Matt Hall and classic sax from Dexter G. Next that slick CTI sound from Stanley Turrentine and Joe Farrell. Final...

New music from SoCal from 2022-03-13T03:00

We begin with new music from San Diego jazz artists Peter Sprague (guitar) and Matt Hall (trombone), followed by jazz icon Charles McPherson from his latest album Jazz Dance Suites. I haven't fo...

Pepper Revisited from 2022-03-05T17:03

A look back at the iconic album Sgt. Pepper's LHCB, with unique covers from jazz artists, and finally George Harrison's classic composition on that record. That is followed by three fine San Die...

Episode Feb 27 2022 from 2022-02-27T03:00

This week's podcast takes us to the West Coast again featuring jazz artists from the Bay area, San Francisco String Trio, and down the coast to SoCal with guitarists Peter Sprague and Bob Boss, ...

Presidents Day 2022 from 2022-02-20T03:00

The show begins with an audio montage of the historic President Obama innaugural speech from 2009 combined with Sonny Rollins Freedom Suite (1960). Of special note is San Diego's Peter Sprague (...

Valentine 2022 from 2022-02-13T03:00

Classic jazz from the great artists of the genre, Freddie, Lee, Joe and more. Of course, we have a valentines day dedication, with tunes of love and sentimentality for my wife and I. Enjoy all t...

Good Vibes 2022 from 2022-02-06T07:19:26

We will start with great vibes from Gary Burton and friends before continuing with an eclectic set from artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Wayne Shorter and much more.

Episode Jan 30 2022 from 2022-01-30T09:36:11

Today's show begins with classic CTI recordings from Milt Jackson and Joe Farrell. Sellick and Renfroe cover Tom Petty from an acoustic duet album. The San Diego jazz scene is represented by alt...

West Coast Favs from 2022-01-23T12:23:07

The first set is from some of my favorite SoCal artist, Gerald Wilson, Peter Sprague and Holly Hofmann. Following is new music from coast to coast. Also, new highly celebrated albums from Brande...

Episode 16 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-16T03:00

Iconic jazz represented in this podcast, from Cannonball Adderley, Jackie McLean and Coltrane among others. Also slipped in there are contemporary artists  such as San Diego's alto saxophonist C...

Week 2, 2022 from 2022-01-09T04:00

A wide variety of jazz styles are represented in this podcast; the second of year 2022. 

Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Hotep Idris Galeta ~ King Tut's Strut ~ The Lost Singles - Single...

Looking Back 2021 p2 from 2022-01-02T04:00

We continue our retrospective on 2021 releases. First we reach back a decade with the Cyrus Chestnut Trio from 2010. Then let's hear the title tracks from Emmet Cohen and Greg Abate's chart topp...

Looking Back on 2021 from 2021-12-28T09:53:24

Some of my favorite releases in 2021 are here in this episode (after a satirical look at the holidays). You'll find  Kenny Garrett, Greg Abate, Emmet Cohen and more represented here. Enjoy.

A Jazzy Little Christmas from 2021-12-19T04:00

We start with a set of Christmas classics as performed by some of my favorite jazz musicians. Next up is a set from the new 2021 remake of West Side Story, with the great soundtrack from Leonard...

Redux: East-West from 2021-12-12T03:00

On vacation this week, away from my home-studio, so I am replaying this show from one year ago.

Celebrating the jazz scene from East Coast to West Coast in this podcast episode. We have...

Hard Bop then and now from 2021-12-05T04:00

This post-bebop movement, often referred to as Hard Pop, began in the late 50‘s early 60‘s with the likes of Horace Silver, Kenny Durham and Hank Mobley. It continues today with modern players such...

Post Thanksgiving show from 2021-11-28T09:23:40

It‘s never to late to celebrate giving thanks, and we do so in today‘s episode. After beginning with Miles, we turn to the San Diego jazz scene with Joshua White and Chris Hollyday. Our post-holida...

Episode Nov 21 2021 from 2021-11-21T04:00

Most of these tunes were inspired by music heard around town here in San Diego, covered by local musicians. Some great standards and other tunes in this week‘s podcast.

November 14 2021 episode from 2021-11-14T04:00

We start the show with three tracks from the 60‘s by Land, CT and Silver. That‘s followed by Hartford‘s Byrd and San Diego‘s Hollyday. Joel Frahm has a new trio album and we wrap it up with Martino...

Seven Million dl‘s from 2021-11-07T04:00

Celebrating 7 million downloads over the 11+years that this podcast has been published weekly. Dave Holland and Miles Davis start the show with a pair of luck sevens. Next we pay tribute to guit...

West Coast Classics and Modern from 2021-10-31T03:00

Another episode featuring the West Coast jazz scene. Classics from Harold Land, Wes and Nat ”King” Cole start the set. Then we time travel to today‘s scene featuring Chris Hollyday, Andrew Renfroe....

Episode Oct 24 2021 from 2021-10-24T04:00

Just some music I‘ve been listening to this week. No particular theme. New music from Helen Sung, J. McLaughlin, Brandee, and Chick. Enjoy!

Voices from the coast from 2021-10-17T04:00

A vocal set of LA & San Diego musicians to start today‘s program. San Diego flautist Holly Hofmann covers Metheny‘s Farmer‘s Trust before we here something new from NEA Jazz Master Metheny himself....

ITG Oct 10 2021 from 2021-10-10T09:10:11

We begin with the late Dr. Lonnie Smith, playing in a more progressive modern style. We follow that with a soulful Donny Hathaway. Then west coast soul from the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, and clas...

Farewell Doctor from 2021-10-03T04:00

Let‘s first say our farewell to B3 master Dr. Lonnie Smith. We segway to a couple Hendrix covers. We have new music from Metheny and Sung. You‘ll find San Diego pianist Kornhauser and West Coast cl...

JCBD 2021 from 2021-09-26T04:00

It‘s John Coltrane‘s birth anniversary, so we must start there. That is followed by some other favorite sax players; Mobley, Reynolds, Getz. Finally, check out these new releases from Garrett, Sung...

Down in SoCal from 2021-09-19T04:00

First set has cats that frequent the San Diego scene. Then, switch coasts to find Earl MacDonald and a pre-release sampling of his latest effort Consecrated. New music is next from guitarists Methe...

Newk‘s Day from 2021-09-13T08:34:16

Celebrating the 91st trip around the sun for Sonny Rollins to begin this show. New albums from Rene Rosnes and Kenny Garrett are featured. Also, San Diego pianist and composer Ed Kornhouser.

Labor of New Music from 2021-09-05T04:00

On this labor day show, we highlight the work of many jazz artists releasing new music. Garrett, Rosnes, Metheny, Renfroe, Younger among them. Also two fine west coast pianists Kornhauser and Clayt...

Birth Day & Birthdays from 2021-08-29T12:35:35

This episode celebrates the birth of my granddaughter and a couple birthdays of jazz icons Charlie Parker and Wayne Shorter. Also, a set of music for the end of summer, new music from Andrew Renfro...

More Funk and Fusion from 2021-08-22T07:38:54

Another episode based on Jazz/Funk. Fusion pioneers from the 60's, Hancock and Weather Report are represented as well as new music from Andrew Renfroe and McLaughlin.

Got That Funky Feeling from 2021-08-15T04:00

Classic funk bookends this playlist with James Brown and TOP. In between we have funk and soul jazz from Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lee Morgan, Joshua Redman, Cannonball and more. Dig the funky side of jazz...

Episode Aug 8 2021 from 2021-08-08T07:23:34

We begin with San Diego favorites, guitarist Jaime Valle and flautist Holly Hofmann. Then a unique arrangement of Pure Imagination from Walt Weiskopf. A couple tracks from an album by vocalist a...

Episode Aug-1-2021 from 2021-08-01T04:00

A variety of music I've been listening to, including jazz standards performed by Herbie Hanckock, Vi Redd, Steve Davis and Miles Davis. Also new music from Pat Metheny and from right here in San Di...

NEA Jazz Masters 2022 from 2021-07-25T08:50:07

This weeks edition of In The Groove features the latest class of NEA Jazz Masters for 2022. Congrats to Billy Hart, Donald Harrison, Stanley Clarke and Cassandra Wilson for being recognized for the...

Episode Jul-18-2021 from 2021-07-18T03:00

Just a collection of music I've been listening to this week. A few vocal tracks within from Souza, Parlato, Karrin, and Billie. Other notable tunes from Brecker and Scofield and more.

This I Dig from 2021-07-11T09:38:23

The classic from Hank Mobley, "This I Dig of You" starts out the show, and sets the tone for this week's episode. We hear from icons of jazz in Mobley, Tyner and Brecker as well as current artists ...

Summer Fusion from 2021-07-04T04:00

Two of the most requested themes for this podcast are Jazz Fusion and Indian/Jazz Fusion. From new releases to classic fusion, we've got this covered. Enjoy and rock out!

A West Coast Vibe from 2021-06-27T08:53:19

The first half of the show has a West Coast vibe. On the back end we will get some new releases from Dave Holland, guitarist Andrew Renfro and bassist Dwonszyk's Wonderful World.

Fathers Sons Daughters from 2021-06-20T08:09:41

Recorded on Fathers Day, this episode features jazz fathers, sons and daughters. We begin with John and Ravi Coltrane. Also featured is the Redman, McLean, Whitfield, Valde, Fulton, Davis families....

Summer Serenade from 2021-06-13T04:00

The title of this episode comes from the first and last tune. Young phenom Joey Alexander released his single Summer Rising, and the late Horace Silver's Silver Serenade. In between we have new and...

More San Diego from 2021-06-06T04:00

Let's begin with the fine clarinet playing of Anat Cohen. Then new fusion jazz from Dave Holland and Andrew Renfroe, and the jazz chart topping Greg Abate. The rest of the show is devoted to West C...

Way Way Out West from 2021-05-30T07:54:23

This episode features mostly music from the West Coast jazz scene. There are a couple tunes from the 50's West Coast Cool era, but mostly from current players from LA and San Diego.

East to West from 2021-05-23T10:40:02

Another bicoastal episode. From the east coast, Greg Abate and John Hasselback III. From the west coast, Gilbert Castellanos, Rob Thorsen and Doug Webb. Mary Corso's new single has both coasts repr...

Curtis Tribute from 2021-05-16T04:00

After a soulful tune from Gerald Clayton, we pay tribute to the passing of jazz great Curtis Fuller. A beautiful rendition of Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most from Ella follows. The rest o...

A Stevie tune and more from 2021-05-09T08:41:43

Let's wish Stevie W a happy birthday. Then Emmet's amazing playing, Cyrille's singing and on from there. Wrap it up with early Chick from Bones.

Early Mothers Day tribute from 2021-05-02T08:48:38

Since this podcast is produced a week prior to airing on WWUH, it gives me the opportunity to be the first to wish a happy Mothers Day to all moms, with this guitar tribute.

Coast to Coast from 2021-04-25T04:00

We go from West to East Coast on this jazz journey. First let's begin with Miles and his muted horn. On the West we hear from Gilbert Castallanos with BlackNote and Sam Hirsh. On the East from Hart...

Herbie 81 from 2021-04-18T04:00

We begin this week's episode celebrating Herbie Hancock's birthday with a set of great music from this influential pianist. Next up is new music from Greg Abate, Sam Hirsh and a fine debut album...

April 11 2021 Episode from 2021-04-11T06:00

A set of new and old music from both coasts. We finish this episode with a Freddie Hubbard set on his birth anniversary. We play more of Greg Abate's latest release featuring Kenny Barron as well.

Greg and Kenny Magic from 2021-04-04T10:39:01

This week's episode features the anticipated album from Greg Abate, Magic Dance, the music of Kenny Barron (with KB on piano). After Greg's release, let's hear more Kenny B in a trio and duet setti...

Spring 2021 from 2021-03-28T09:46:08

Shake off those Winter doldrums and get into the feeling of Spring with this weeks playlist. We feature those Spring standards you love and some new Spring tunes you may not have heard.

Some Grammy stuff from 2021-03-21T08:31:13

A couple of Grammy related tunes to start the show. Than an eclectic mix of music spanning many generations of jazz from the 1930's till 2021.

Cannonball and more from 2021-03-14T04:00

Start with a Cannonball set, followed once again with San Diego cats. Then back to some musicians with Connecticut roots in Brian Torff (with Marian McPartland) and Noah Preminger.

Wynton, Gilbert,Dexter and more from 2021-03-07T04:00

An eclectic episode with new music, traditional, hard-bop, harp/bass duet and Indian fusion. Something for everyone?

Sounds of San Diego from 2021-02-28T12:47:28

This episode showcases the jazz scene in San Diego. It features many of the jazz artists that play regularly at San Diego venues, and teach young aspiring musicians.

More Chick and others from 2021-02-21T04:00

A variety of music beginning with West Coast jazz from the 90's from Black/Note. That is followed by a couple of Chick Corea tunes, continuing the tribute from last week. Rounding out the show is v...

RIP Maestro for CC from 2021-02-14T08:55:51

Last week we learned of the passing on of jazz master and beloved musician Chick Corea. He had a profound impact on my life, and his music was a gateway to my love of jazz music. This podcast pays ...

Rock Covers and Standards from 2021-02-07T10:18:38

This episode begins with covers of pop tunes from Wonder and Hendrix. From there we hear interesting arrangements of standards by Dan Arcamone and Dan Pugach. Other great jazz follows to close out ...

2020-2021 Releases from 2021-01-31T10:52:50

This episode begins with recent releases from late 2020 and early 2021. We finish with some vintage tracks from Chick and Wayne.

Move Up Joe from 2021-01-24T14:51:05

This week's episode begins in celebration of Biden's ascension to POTUS, with a track he used during the campaign. We follow with a variety of tunes, new and old. Of note are a couple duets. One wi...

Goodbye 45 from 2021-01-17T10:32:56

This music in this podcast has nothing to do with our 45th president. It is just a celebration of his leaving of office, and a hope we can someday return to "normalcy".

America 2021 from 2021-01-10T06:00

It has been a surreal week in politics in the USA. When this happens, I usually have something to say about it. I've brought you some good jazz music too.

2021 Return to normalcy? from 2021-01-03T05:00

As we begin a new year, let's look back at some great jazz music from 2020, and pay tribute to a pianist who passed on at the end of last year, in Frank Kimbrough.

Pre-New Year from 2020-12-27T10:20:13

Our pre-New Years Eve party. Some great jazz tunes, new and old. Threw in a few tracks written for a New Year. Let's hope for better times, especially for the jazz community.
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Xmass 2020 from 2020-12-20T08:49:50

This year's Christmas special. I hope you can play as a backdrop to your holiday activities. We finish with a tribute to the late Stanley Cowell.

Six Hundred and One from 2020-12-13T10:34:26

New music from a fusion trio and a bass/harp duet. Follow that up with a Latin jazz set. Local San Diego and Hartford cats represented here as well. We will close out this episode #601 with a cente...