Episode #276

Featuring a fresh slapper from BK multi-instrumentalist Casual Male; the smooth sound of Norah Jones’ most recent release; TEXAS/BK/CDMX baddass Sly5th Ave; shimmering shapes from master pianist Shai Maestro on ECM; Black Jesus Experience with the Ethiopian legend Mulatu Astatke; more modern jazz exploration from clarinetist extraordinaire Ben Goldberg; Spencer Zahn’s sea of bass atmosphere on “When We Were Brand New;” the sonic genius of Craig Taborn’s Junk Magic; Mr. Eric Beyondo, a legendarily prolific NYC cat; an original tune from my 2020 release with Andy Thorn (and a tribute to Alwyn Robinson) “Pilgrim of Flatbush”; and finally, the pride of Stax Records, Booker T and the MGs.