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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 2H

World of Jazz 791

from Different Noises · host Bob Osborne

This week an exploration of jazz that spans the spectrum from the vibrant energy of big band arrangements to the avant-garde edges of the contemporary scene. This selection bridges the gap between legendary icons and the modern innovators pushing the genre into new territories. Throughout the playlist, you will find a dialogue between structure and spontaneity. Whether it is the soulful precision of Roy Hargrove and Buster Williams, the boundary-breaking collaborations of Mary Halvorson and Ambrose Akinmusire, or the deep, atmospheric explorations of Miles Davis, each track offers a distinct perspective on rhythm and melody. From the rhythmic drive of Nolatet to the radical textures of Irreversible Entanglements, this set is designed to take you on a journey through the multifaceted world of modern jazz improvisation. PLAYLIST Helen Sung Big Band “Positively C.T.” from Oracles (Sunnyside Records) 00:00 Nolatet “Switchback” from Somethin’ To Relax With (Royal Potato Family) 06:39 Yoram Rosilio & the Anti RubBer brAiN fAct0rY “Up & Down” from Blautonschweben  (LFDS Records) 12:56  Roy Hargrove “Circus” from BERN (Time Traveler Records) 19:43  Amrita “Bon Chaton” from Amrita (Self Released) 28:45  Jed Levy Phil Robson Quartet “Sluice” from The Unpredictability Of The Sea (Livia Records) 35:51  Buster Williams “Tayamisha” from Pinnacle (Time Traveler Records) 42:39  Mary Halvorson & Ambrose Akinmusire “Soundcheck” from Slo-Mo Neo Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch Records) 49:04  Blue Moods “La Suite De Kilimanjaro” from Directions & Expressions (Posi-Tone Records) 52:31  Open Loose “Circling” from Infinity Street (Radio Legs Music) 1:04:48 Irreversible Entanglements “Keep Going (feat. MOTHERBOARD)” from Future Present Past (Impulse!) 1:13:57  Agustin Uriburu “Debo Estar Loco” from Buenos Aires Sessions Vol. 1 (Lyonhill Records) 1:20:45   Tomas Janzon “Did I Say” from Jazz Diary (Changes Music) 1:26:44  Miles Davis “Directions” from The Cellar Door Sessions (Columbia) 1:32:18  Miles Davis “Recollections” from The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions (Columbia) 1:41:12

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