Radio Superfly Podcast

Episodes

1. 9

   A Very Vince Guaraldi Christmas Special

   Pianist Vince Guaraldi wrote the timeless, enduring music for the classic animated holiday special A Charlie Brown Christmas. He wasn't the producer's first, or even second choice. Find out how he became the right man in the right place at the right time to become a cultural icon.

   Dec 13, 2022

   23m
2. 8

   Tomeka Reid

   Cellist Tomeka Reid received a MacArthur Foundation fellowship - colloquially known as a "Genius Grant" - in 2022. We hear about her development as an artist and enjoy some of her diverse and challenging music.

   Dec 4, 2022

   19m
3. 7

   Don Wilkerson

   Don Wilkerson was immortalized in brief saxophone solos on a couple of Ray Charles hits. But did you know he also recorded albums for Riverside and Blue Note as a jazz bandleader? Let's check out this swingin', bluesy cat.

   Jun 7, 2021

   16m
4. 6

   Tina Brooks

   If you've never heard of tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, you're not alone. He died young, and only one of his five albums for Blue Note records were released in his lifetime. Let's learn more about this dynamic and mysterious composer and instrumentalist.

   May 22, 2021

   18m
5. 5

   Five Great Christmas Songs

   Tired of "Jingle Bells" and "Silver Bells" and (barf) "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"? Here are five enjoyable but not overplayed Christmas songs to add to your playlist. Plus a very funky bonus track.

   Dec 20, 2020

   16m
6. 4

   Clap! Clap!

   Italian Producer, DJ, and musician Cristiano Crisci has been blending electronic music with instrumental and vocal performances from around the world since at least 2014. In this episode, I attempt to find out more about this mysterious and inventive artist.

   Nov 29, 2020

   20m
7. 3

   Roy Ayers: King of the hip-hop sample

   Roy Ayers began his career playing vibes on straight-ahead jazz records, then expanded into funk, soul, r&b and more. His music took on a new life when hip-hop producers found his vinyl in crates and sampled his unique sound literally hundreds of times. Hear Roy's originals contrasted with the...

   Nov 22, 2020

   19m
8. 2

   Digable Planets

   Remember Digable Planets? Their classic 1993 album Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) earned them a Grammy, but their journey didn't end there. We'll catch up on the group's solo and group efforts since then. With a special shoutout to Philly at the end.

   Nov 8, 2020

   22m
9. 1

   Soul Clan

   How did a soul supergroup featuring the likes of Solomon Burke, Ben E. King and Joe Tex produce a single that failed to crack the top ten? Spoiler alert: it might have been racism. Listen for the story, and some sweet soul music.

   Aug 22, 2020

   16m