Columbus, OH

This broadcast includes new releases from Lakecia Benjamin, Allyson Briggs, Eric Hollaway, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Bill Banfield and Madeleine Peyroux with birthday shoutouts to ((Mavis Staples}}, Carol Morgan, Hey Rim Jeon, GayeLynn McKinney, Akua Dixon, Amber Weekes and Lauren Sevian, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live and online. Purchase their music so they can continue to distract, comfort, provoke and inspire.

New Releases By Lakecia Benjamin, Allyson Briggs, Eric Hollaway, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Bill Banfield, Madeleine Peyroux & More

New York City, NY

There are pluses and minuses to all recordings, the attributes stacking up like cordwood due to the virtuosity of the musicians, the compositional value of the tunes and the basic, primary aim of the leader. In this case, the leader, virtuoso drummer Robby Ameen, blurs the line between Afro-Caribbean rhythms and swinging post bop jazz. His music mentions in a way, that the divisions we may see between the different elements of the music that became modern jazz in New Orleans, are not really divisions at all. To this, Live at the Poster Museum (Origin, 2024) makes a strong case in point.

Robby Ameen: Live at the Poster Museum

Feel air move around you throughout the forty-nine or so minutes of Aloft, the latest entry into the ever-compelling soundtrack of Satoko Fujii and Natsuki Tamura's creative coexistence. It ripples like a pond while it roars like the sea. It rafts the updraft and dives in for the kill. It is life in a nutshell: an epic tale of joy a lifetime long. But to hear it revealed in this way—piano, trumpet, lionhearted—is both a privilege and an honor.

Satoko Fujii & Natsuki Tamura: Aloft

‘No Postcode’ was commissioned by Mace’s close friend, Victor O’Connor, to be performed at his funeral. It’s the album’s title track and is influenced by the recordings of Frank Zappa and Turkish folk. “The bassline for (the title track) ‘No Postcode’ came first and was in a time signature of three bars of 7/8 and then a bar of 6/8... so 7776. I didn’t know what to call the piece and as the number looked like a postcode, I was hoping it would reveal a place and a story,” Mace explains, “but, the search came up as no postcode!” This piece was played for the first time at Victor’s wake, and despite the fact this song explores the themes of isolation, loss and loneliness - it’s not a sombre listen.

No Postcode by Mace Francis Orchestra

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Stylistically hard-to-describe artists are nothing new. However, with Ben Monder's solo excursions, one often feels the need to issue a warning/disclaimer that might read something like, "Caution—Exiting Known Musical Universe." The 24-minute title track from his album Hydra (Sunnyside, 2013) indeed melds techniques and generic signposts from jazz, rock, medieval and modern classical music, but it may be the harmonic space that dominates Monder's vision that is most remarkable—a mysterious zone the eschews nearly all familiar harmony without wallowing in outright dissonance. Not all ears take to it but those with a taste for the exploratory may just plant their flags on Monder's planet.

Ben Monder: Hydra

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Innovative saxophonist Ivo Perelman thrives in small groups with like-minded musicians, as is amply demonstrated throughout his one-of-a-kind oeuvre. In drummer Tom Rainey, Perelman has found yet another perfect partner for shared improvisational explorations. The two men have complementary artistic visions as demonstrated by the superb Truth Seeker (Fundacja Słuchaj, 2024) with bassist Mark Helias. Similar ingenuity imbues their first duo recording, the provocative Duologues 1: Turning Point on Perelman's Ibeji label.

Ivo Perelman + Tom Rainey: Duologues 1 Turning Point

This is the title track from the recently released album by Simon Sammut. Minds Apart; Take the Next Flight; Visions of Transcendence; Guiding Light; I'll Be There; Palewell Park; I-Con X; Everest; Fortitude; Feel The Music; Neural Flux; Pure and True; Da Zruha. Personnel. Additional Personnel. Wxsted Txlent,Voices; Fuzzbee Morse,...

Visions Of Transcendence by Simon Sammut

The next single "Scarlet Thread" from "Aether". A simmering and driving ballad, this tune was inspired by the Red String of Fate myth from eastern mythology. Drawing influences from Brazil and the Mediterranean, Patrick really brought out some beautiful colours and textures, alongside Anthony's fretless playing on this track. Tracks.

Scarlet Thread by Juan Dhas

England-born, Netherlands-based alto saxophonist Sam Newbould uses the title of his third album to directly reference his temporary adoption of a Polish homing pigeon. But in a broader sense, Homing is about a man's pursuit to pinpoint his identity as an artist abroad. Zeroing in on that subject with clarity, sophistication, smarts, humor and a slanted tunefulness all his own, Newbould folds everything neatly into his own findings and takes listeners along for a compelling ride.

Sam Newbould: Homing

One hopes there will soon come a time in which the memories of the Covid crisis will fade conclusively, but until then its legacy seems likely to linger. As further evidence we have the ensemble Pandemic Solution, a trio originally assembled by pianist Norvald Dahl during the early stages of the pandemic in 2020. Although one might wish for an alternative name for the group—and the same goes for the inscrutable title of the release, Afterdog—there is no disputing the quality of the music on hand. Accessing the talents of one of the strongest rhythm tandems in Norwegian jazz, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and drummer Håkon Mjaset Johansen, Dahl offers us a scintillating slice of post-bop jazz, superbly played and well recorded.

Pandemic Solution: Afterdog

Boston, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced Tanker, a 5 1/2-month-old lab mix who is searching for his forever home, and he might just be the perfect addition to your family.

Meet The Sweet Puppy Who Loves To Snuggle Now Looking For Love

All About Jazz is gearing up to celebrate its 29th anniversary in less than a month and we have some exciting news to share. First, we're launching the All About Jazz Shop featuring Ricci-made products. Hey, if it's made by a Ricci, it's gotta be good! We'll offer the NOW PLAYING (wood) stand and we're already prototyping an AAJ (acrylic) color changing light which is super cool. An AAJ bourbon (glass) tumbler is under consideration.

Approaching Year 29

Virginia State

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The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

Another of those One Man's Jazz where the selections come from various geographical locations around the globe and cover a lot of miles: from the Middle East a pair of tunes from Israeli saxophonist Albert Beger; from the Pacific you'll hear new releases from Japan (a Tokyo club first-meeting jam featuring saxophonist Kenzo Ogino & two from Australia—saxophonist Matthew Ottignon and the band Jiem); Finland's Superposition supplies the Scandinavian vibes, while Germany's well-known reed player Rudi Mahall chips in with his very first all-clarinet The Straight Horn Of Rudi Mahall, and from the nearby Switzerland comes music from reedist Baptiste Stanek; there are several tracks from the USA of course highlighted by the very unusual creation of multi-disciplinary artist Catharine Cary and her children's stories framed in free jazz music by two Montreal players; and finally a contribution of music from Mexico—there is a growing avant-garde scene there—in the form of Sinaptrico Jazz Trio. No passport required, only ears!

Albert Beger, Matthew Ottignon & Sinaptrico

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, is currently looking for a loving home for Justine, an adorable little dog with a lot of love to give. Justine is approximately 5 years old and weighs around 9 pounds. She is a terrier mix who has quickly won the hearts of her foster family and everyone who meets her.

Meet The Little "Snuggle Buddy" Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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New Music from Janel Leppin and Ensemble Volcanic Ash, Tarbaby, Natsuki Tamura and Satoko Fujii and More

On this show we feature new releases from Janel Leppin and Ensemble Volcanic Ash, Tarbaby (Orrin Evans, Eric Reavis, and Nasheet Waits), Natsuki Tamura and Satoko...

New Music from Janel Leppin and Ensemble Volcanic Ash, Tarbaby, Natsuki Tamura and Satoko Fujii and More

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