Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting Jazz Podcast

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Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting - A History of Jazz

  1. 27/05/2021

    Cannonball Adderley

    This week's episode is about alto saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley It features music from his early days, his time playing with Miles Davis, and from his albums as a bandleader. Questions? Comments? Requests? email me at WNPMPod@gmail.com

  2. 20/05/2021

    Chico Hamilton

    This week's episode is about west coast jazz drummer Chico Hamilton.  It features music from the first two decades of his career. Questions? Comments? Requests? email me at wnpmpod@gmail.com

  3. 06/05/2021

    The Legendary Hasaan Mini Episode

    Omnivore Recordings has released Metaphysics, a recently uncovered album by pianist Hasaan Ibn Ali, and it is amazing! This episode talks a bit about the legendary Hasaan, and plays some excerpts from the new album and a track from the other album he appears on, Max Roach Trio Featuring the Legendary Hasaan.  Next week's episode will be about Chico Hamilton, one of the finest drummers in the 50s/60s west coast jazz scene.  Questions? Comments? Requests? email me at WNPMPod@gmail.com Spotify playlists for previous episodes: Modern Jazz Quartet Bud Powell

  4. 29/04/2021

    Donald Byrd

    This week's episode is about the music of Donald Byrd, a trumpeter in the peak of the hard bop movement in jazz.  It features music from his own albums as a leader and as a sideman with artists as diverse as Kenny Drew, Herbie Hancock, and Eric Dolphy. Questions? Comments? Requests? Email me at wnpmpod@gmail.com Playlist here Previous episode playlists on Spotify: Kenny Drew Art Blakey

  5. 22/04/2021

    Donald Byrd Mini Episode

    An episode about trumpeter Donald Byrd will be available next week.  In the meantime, enjoy a fantastic track that shows off his avant garde jazz bona fides.   Questions? Comments? Requests? Email me at wnpmpod@gmail.com

  6. 16/04/2021

    Scott LaFaro

    This week's episode is about the virtuoso bassist Scott LaFaro.  LaFaro lived a brief life, but managed to record some incredible music in his short time on this world.  It features music from his early years, his legendary time in Bill Evans' trio, and some of his more avant-garde endeavors. Questions? Comments? Requests?  E-mail me at wnpmpod@gmail.com

  7. 07/04/2021

    Scott LaFaro Mini Episode

    It's been a busy week, so I haven't had time to finish the episode about virtuoso bassist Scott LaFaro that I'm working on.  It will be ready for next week, so in the meantime, enjoy a few tracks that LaFaro appears on.

  8. 01/04/2021

    Benny Golson

    This week's episode is about Benny Golson, a tenor saxophonist who was also a prolific composer and arranger. It features mostly songs he composed, performed by groups he led and by other top notch jazz outfits. Questions? Comments? Requests?  email me at WNPMPod@gmail.com or find me on twitter

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