In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond Ken Laster

This episodes begins and ends with the late great saxophonist Michael Brecker. In between is mostly jazz artists that have honed their craft in the Hartford area including Wayne Escoffery, Orice Jenkins and Tony Davis.
PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumMcCoy Tyner Trio ~ I Mean You ~ Infinity (feat. Michael Brecker)Wayne Escoffery ~ Kyrie ~ The Humble WarriorJoe Farrell ~ Sound Down ~ OutbackOrice Jenkins ~ I Only Have Eyes For You ~ SoarOrice Jenkins ~ The Very Thought of You ~ Centennial ColeTony Davis ~ May This Be Love ~ Golden YearTony Davis ~ Night Ride ~ Golden YearMichael Brecker ~ Renaissance Man ~ Time Is Of The Essence

This show was recorded back on July 31 during Hartford's Paul Brown concert series. Some of the cats that played in the series are featured here.
PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumWayne Escoffery ~ AKA Reggie ~ The Humble WarriorPat Metheny ~ Everything Explained ~ From This PlaceMatt DeChamplain Trio ~ Rough Ridin' ~ Trombeatz ~ Something New ~ A Caribbean Thing - EPMatt Dwonszyk ~ Weak Incentive ~ Wonderful WorldTony Williams ~ Warrior ~ CivilizationKenny Garrett Quintet ~ Backyard Groove ~ Do Your Dance!Nat King Cole ~ (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 ~ After Midnight: The Complete SessionChris Potter ~ Green Pastures ~ Circuits

While this episode is an excerpt from my final radio show on WWUH, the podcast will continue on its weekly schedule. Ahmad Jamal shows his love of music, Joe Farrell and Gary Burton rocks out, and Stevie W provides the outro with love. Artists with CT based roots; Byrd, Preminger, Zuraitis represented here too.
PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ Album Ahmad Jamal Trio ~ I Love Music ~ The AwakeningJoe Farrell ~ Great Gorge ~ Moon GermsAntonio S, Antonio Sanchez, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny & Steve Swallow ~ Question and Answer (Live) ~ Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow & Antonio Sanchez: Quartet Live!Warren Byrd ~ What Is This Thing Called Love ~ Truth Raised TwiceNoah Preminger ~ Before The Rain ~ Before The RainNicole Zuraitis ~ What a Wonderful World ~ All Wandering HeartsStevie Wonder ~ As ~ Songs in the Key of Life

Part one of my last radio show on WWUH features music by Charlie Bird Parker and Wayne Shorter, both of which are celebrating birth anniversaries. 
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumCharlie Parker ~ Groovin' High ~ Groovin' HighJackie McLean ~ Confirmation ~ 4, 5, And 6Keith Jarrett ~ Scrapple From The Apple ~ Up For ItJaco Pastorius ~ Donna Lee ~ Jaco PastoriusGiacomo Gates ~ How High The Moon / Ornithology ~ CenterpieceKenny Barron & Dave Holland ~ Segment ~ The Art of ConversationCharlie Parker ~ Yardbird Suite ~ Salt PeanutsWayne Shorter ~ Footprints (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2000 - Remaster) ~ Adam's Apple (Rudy Van Gelder Edition)Wayne Shorter ~ Lost and Orbits Medley (Live) ~ Emanon

This episode begins with a Hartford theme, with Jonathan Barber's Vision Ahead and a couple of Stevie D. tracks including 880 Club. Also of note is new music from Nicole Zuraitis' new album and Joshua Redman, Jason Palmer and others.
 
PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumJonathan Barber & Vision Ahead ~ Son of Hartford ~ Legacy HolderSteve Davis ~ Club 880 ~ ImagesSteve Davis ~ A Child Is Born ~ CorrelationsKevin Mahogany ~ Nature Boy ~ Another Time Another PlaceNicole Zuraitis ~ Overdrive Mind ~ All Wandering HeartsJoshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride & Brian Blade ~ Moe Honk ~ RoundAgainDave Holland, Zakir Hussain & Chris Potter ~ Ziandi ~ Good HopeJason Palmer ~ A Lady and Gentleman in Black (Rembrandt) ~ The Concert: 12 Musings for Isabella

Within this podcast there is a set dedicated to the city I will be relocating to, San Diego. Bookending that set is a Herbie classic, McCoy, Miguel, Kenny B and Dave H. Enjoy.
PlaylistHerbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ The Complete Blue Note Sessions Disk 3Arthur Blythe ~ Down San Diego Way ~ Lenox Avenue BreakdownIrving Flores & Danzon Jazz Trio ~ Bolero in San Diego ~ American InfluenceChristopher Hollyday ~ You Make Me Feel So Young ~ DialogueMcCoy Tyner ~ A Night In Tunisia ~ Today and TomorrowMiguel Zenón ~ La Gata Montesa ~ Sonero: The Music of Ismael RiveraKenny Barron & Dave Holland Trio ~ I Remember When ~ Without DeceptionDave Holland, Zakir Hussain & Chris Potter ~ Mazad ~ Good Hope