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Jazz radio since 1988 with your host, Randy McElligott.

2024-07-In-Transition-July-14 Music from pianist Billy Childs, sax great Benny Carter, as well as piano legend Oscar Peterson…

In Transition with Randy McElligott featuring songs that deal with rosesArtist Album Song Time1 Benny Carter and Gerry Mulligan Double Exposure Rose Room 11:122 Abdullah Ibrahim Ancient Africa 1973 The Aloe And The Wild Rose 13:303 Keith Jarrett At The Blue Note Days Of Wine And Roses 11:304 Oscar Peterson Live At The Blue Note […]

2024-07-In-Transition-July-14 Music from pianist Billy Childs, sax great Benny Carter, as well as piano legend Oscar Peterson… Read More »

2024-07-In-Transition-July-07 The great jazz groupWeather Report, keyboardist Chick Corea as well as Canadian band Pacific Salt are featured on today’s episode…

01 weather report birdland 08:30 6.5902 antonio forcione and neil stacey birdland acoustic mania 5.4003 chick corea spain forever and beyond 5.5604 gary burton and rebecca parris fire in the forest it’s another day 4.2405 paul desmond nancy live 9.4206 paul desmond manha de carnival live 9.2207 paul desmond wendy live 7.1308 pacific salt four

2024-07-In-Transition-July-07 The great jazz groupWeather Report, keyboardist Chick Corea as well as Canadian band Pacific Salt are featured on today’s episode… Read More »

2024-06-In-Transition-June-09 Music from guitar great Earl Klugh, sax legend Lee Konitz, as well as bassist Alain Caron…

june 09 2024 01 earl klugh soda fountain shuffle close to your heart 5.0502 earl klugh night songs nature boy 3.5103 earl klugh low ride christina 4.0604 earl klugh late night guitar two for the road 4.2405 earl klugh key notes tropical legs 5.3006 earl klugh soda fountain shuffle april love 3.10 07 lee konitz

2024-06-In-Transition-June-09 Music from guitar great Earl Klugh, sax legend Lee Konitz, as well as bassist Alain Caron… Read More »

2024-06-In-Transition-June-02 Music from violinist Joe Venuti, guitarist Teddy Bunn, as well as well as trumpet player Paulo Fresu..

june 02 2024 01 joe venuti and ross tompkins live at concord ’77 i want to be happy 6.1002 larry vuckovich city sounds village voices soultrane 5.3903 acoustic alchemy natural elements if only 5.1604 adam shulman sextet full tilt lonesome dream 6.1305 maxine willan touching you sunny city samba 3.03 06 naledi trio first attempt

2024-06-In-Transition-June-02 Music from violinist Joe Venuti, guitarist Teddy Bunn, as well as well as trumpet player Paulo Fresu.. Read More »

2024-05-In-Transition-May-26 Music from legendary tenor sax player Sonny Rollins as well as Canadian sax player Mike Murley.

may 26 2024 01 sonny rollins complete rca victor recordings afternoon in paris 2.4502 mike murley conversation piece i’ve got you under my skin 5.1303 sonny rollins complete rca victor recordings i remember clifford 6.0504 mile murley departure dig diz 6.0805 sonny rollins complete rca victor recordings where are you? 5.09 06 mike murley conversation

2024-05-In-Transition-May-26 Music from legendary tenor sax player Sonny Rollins as well as Canadian sax player Mike Murley. Read More »

2024-05-In-Transition-May-19 Some of the featured artists include trumpet great Louis Armstrong, pianist Horace Parlan, as well as sax player Clifford Jordan…

01 louis armstrong the complete louis armstrong one moment worth years 4.1902 pierre labbe 4tet manivelle pour le moment 2.4203 lars jansson trio i am that reborn e very moment 5.0004 marino deeply routed stolen moments 6.4205 the nick moran trio the messenger perfect moment 7.12 06 maynard ferguson mosaic 156 a soulful moment 4.5907

2024-05-In-Transition-May-19 Some of the featured artists include trumpet great Louis Armstrong, pianist Horace Parlan, as well as sax player Clifford Jordan… Read More »

2024-05-In-Transition-May-12 Some of the featured musicians include saxman david fathead newman, clarinetist alvin batiste, as well as pianist brian Dickinson…

may 12 2024 01 david fathead newman straight ahead cousin slim 7.0502 david lavoie quartet juno melatonin 7.1603 cuong vu 4-tet change in the air far from here 7.0204 warne marsh a ballad album spring is here 5.08 05 alberto capelli and rocco papia arduo vanilla 5.0906 alvin batiste bayou music imp and perry 5.0807

2024-05-In-Transition-May-12 Some of the featured musicians include saxman david fathead newman, clarinetist alvin batiste, as well as pianist brian Dickinson… Read More »

2024-05-IHTSB-May-12 Some of the music on todays’ episode include vocalist Frank Sinatra, trumpet player Hot Lips Page, as well as the beautiful voice of Buddy Clark.

IHTSB May 12, 2024 Today’s show features a mixture of recordings from the mid 1930s to the late 1950s. We listen to some fine voices: Frank Sinatra, Anita O’Day, Vic Damone, Buddy Clark and Dinah Washington. Among our smaller jazz groups we hear from Muggsy Spanier and Hot Lips Page, and we have several visitors

2024-05-IHTSB-May-12 Some of the music on todays’ episode include vocalist Frank Sinatra, trumpet player Hot Lips Page, as well as the beautiful voice of Buddy Clark. Read More »

2024-04-In-Transition-April-28 Music from two great guitarists. American Kenny Burrell as well as Canadian Jake Langley.

april 28 2024 01 kenny burrell people will say we’re in love i’ll get by 3.4302 jake langley aquarian sunrise non fiction 5.1203 kenny burrell i didn’t know about you ellington is forever 5.1204 jake langley singularity here and now 7.2205 kenny burrell trio-a night at the vanguard 4.19 06 kenny burrell big paul chitlins

2024-04-In-Transition-April-28 Music from two great guitarists. American Kenny Burrell as well as Canadian Jake Langley. Read More »

2024-04-IHTSB-April-28 Pianist Teddy Wilson, sax great Johnny Hodges, as well as Bandleader Benny Goodman are some of today’s featured artists.

IHTSB April 28, 2024 Today’s show features recordings from the 1930s through to the 1950s. We’re joined by singers Nat King Cole, Helen Ward and Billie Holiday, and also by several smaller jazz groups with recordings from the independent jazz labels of the time. And we hear too from some larger orchestras: Charlie Barnet leads

2024-04-IHTSB-April-28 Pianist Teddy Wilson, sax great Johnny Hodges, as well as Bandleader Benny Goodman are some of today’s featured artists. Read More »

2024-04-IHTSB-April-21 Music from legendary performers vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Louis Armstrong. Plus a whole lot more…

IHTSB Apr 21, 2024 We begin today’s show with a fine duet by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Also in the line up are several small jazz groups, including ones led by Chet Baker, Ray Bauduc and Miff Mole. Billy Eckstine joins us with two numbers, including a duet with Sarah Vaughan, and we hear

2024-04-IHTSB-April-21 Music from legendary performers vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Louis Armstrong. Plus a whole lot more… Read More »

2024-04-In-Transition-April-14 Music from baritone sax greats Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne…

07.15 Pepper Adams Pure Pepper Seein’ Red04.44 Gerry Mulligan Mosaic Select 21 Stardust06.16 Pepper Adams Julian Spacemaker09.35 Cecil Payne Brookfield Andante The Opener02.52 Lenny Breau and Dave Young Live At Bourbon Street Quiet And Blue06.39 Bill Connors Of Mist And Melting Not Forgetting06.18 Bill Connors Of Mist And Melting Face In The Water05.00 Bill Connors

2024-04-In-Transition-April-14 Music from baritone sax greats Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne… Read More »

2024-04-In-Transition-April-07 Some of the music on todays episode include vibist Johnny Lytle, vocalist Karen Blixt as well as pianist Randy Weston.

04.10 Avery Sharpe Thoughts Of My Ancestors Uncle From Ghana04.24 Richie Cole Back On Top Uncle Freddie06.16 Sebastian Whittaker and The Creators One For Bu!! Uncle Soonie05.07 Jim Hall with Mike Stern Dialogues Uncle Ed05.02 Randy Weston Mosaic Select Uncle Nemo04.57 Earl Hines and Jonah Jones Back On The Street Back On The Street04.30 Sprit

2024-04-In-Transition-April-07 Some of the music on todays episode include vibist Johnny Lytle, vocalist Karen Blixt as well as pianist Randy Weston. Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-April-07 Fantastic music on this episode including Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey as well as the great band leader and drummer Chick Webb…

This morning’s show features recordings made from the 1930s to the 1950s, showcasing musicians and singers from the US and the UK active during that time. We’ll listen to a short feature on the topic of “dreams”, with three recordings highlighting the approach of songwriters to this theme. Other highlights include Tommy Dorsey and his

2024-03-IHTSB-April-07 Fantastic music on this episode including Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey as well as the great band leader and drummer Chick Webb… Read More »

2024-03-In-Transition-March-31 Music from trumpet player Paul Smoker, drummer Elvin Jones, as well as pianist Ahmad Jamal among others…

March 31 2024Artist Album Song Time1 Expressens Elitorkester 1952 Svensk Jazzhistoria Vol. 7 Laura 03:092 Dexter Gordon Sophisticated Giant Laura 07:403 Woody Herman Complete Columbia Recordings Laura 03:214 Dave Brubeck Live In Concert Laura 03:115 Elvin Jones Live At The Village Vanguard Laura 11:576 Eric Dolphy Complete Prestige Recordings Laura 13:127 Sidney Bechet Blue Horizon

2024-03-In-Transition-March-31 Music from trumpet player Paul Smoker, drummer Elvin Jones, as well as pianist Ahmad Jamal among others… Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-31 music from vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, and Doris Day, as well as trumpet player Jonah Jones…

IHTSB Mar 31, 2024 On today’s show we listen to recordings from the 1940s and 1950s, featuring some of the fine singers who graced the silver screen, stage and the recording studio during that time. We listen to their unique contribution to jazz and popular music of the day and enjoy their lovely interpretations of

2024-03-IHTSB-March-31 music from vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, and Doris Day, as well as trumpet player Jonah Jones… Read More »

2024-03-In-Transition March-17 Music from sax legend Roland Kirk, trombonist Jimmy Knepper as well as Canadian trumpet player Kenny Wheeler among others…

01 Roland Kirk The Limelight-Verve Albums Serenade To A Cuckoo 04.3502 Jimmy Knepper Cunningbird Languid 05.3403 The L.A. Four The L.A. Four Rondo Espressivo 04.4404 Hubert Laws Say It With Silence The Baron 05.5205 Charles McPherson Free Bop Chuck-A-Luck 04.4706 Kenny Wheeler with Dave Holland What Now? For Tracy 06.1907 Guillermo Bazzola Lost And Found

2024-03-In-Transition March-17 Music from sax legend Roland Kirk, trombonist Jimmy Knepper as well as Canadian trumpet player Kenny Wheeler among others… Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-17 Some of the featured musicians include The Bobcats, vocalist Margaret Whiting as well as Eddie Condon.

IHTSB Mar 17, 2024 Today we listen to a selection of small jazz groups and fine voices in recordings from 1931 through to 1956. The Bobcats, a group carved out of the fine Bob Crosby orchestra start us off with “Washington and Lee Swing”, and we hear as well the brilliant combination of Sidney Bechet

2024-03-IHTSB-March-17 Some of the featured musicians include The Bobcats, vocalist Margaret Whiting as well as Eddie Condon. Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-10 This episode features a host of great musicians from the golden age of popular music. Vocalist Buddy Clark, drummer Chick Webb, and bandleader Artie Shaw are some of the featured artists.

IHTSB Mar 10, 2024 One of the most popular themes for songwriters features songs about dreams and dreaming, and each year we celebrate recordings of some of these songs in a special show. Our recordings today are from the mid 1930s to the late 1950s and bring us a range of interpretations of these delightful

2024-03-IHTSB-March-10 This episode features a host of great musicians from the golden age of popular music. Vocalist Buddy Clark, drummer Chick Webb, and bandleader Artie Shaw are some of the featured artists. Read More »

2024-03-In-Transition-March-03 Several trios are featured on todays episode including sax player Brian Barley, drummer Ginger Baker and pianist Horace Silver.

01 anke helfrich trio i mean you better times ahead02 anke helfrich trio ask me now better times ahead03 benjamin schaefer trio waltz for richie shapes and colours04 benjamin schaefer trio timanfaya shapes and colours05 bob alberti trio the gentle rain nice & easy06 bob alberti trio emily nice & easy07 bobo stenson trio golden

2024-03-In-Transition-March-03 Several trios are featured on todays episode including sax player Brian Barley, drummer Ginger Baker and pianist Horace Silver. Read More »

2024-03-IHTSB-March-03 This episode features some of the greatest musicians from the early 20th century. The great vocalists Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey, as well as Benny Goodman in a trio setting …

IHTSB Mar 3, 2024 This morning we listen to a selection of original recordings from 1932 through to 1966. Highlights of this morning’s show include tributes to the work of songwriter, pianist and entertainer Fats Waller, paid by the Casa Loma orchestra, Bunny Berigan and pianist Johnny Guarnieri. Among our lovely singers today we hear

2024-03-IHTSB-March-03 This episode features some of the greatest musicians from the early 20th century. The great vocalists Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey, as well as Benny Goodman in a trio setting … Read More »

2024-02-In-Transition-February-25 Some of the featured artists include vocalists Anna Williams and Jeri Brown as well as pianist Oscar Peterson.

11.18 Oscar Peterson Big 6 At The Montreux Jazz FestivalAu Privave05.17 Oscar Peterson Walking The LineOnce Upon A Summertime07.30 Oscar Peterson Very TallOn Green Dolphin Street02.47 Oscar Peterson Complete Clef_Mercury Studio RecordingsRough Ridin’05.29 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Dual VisionBlues Walk06.44 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Double EntendreDistant Shores08.38 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Dual

2024-02-In-Transition-February-25 Some of the featured artists include vocalists Anna Williams and Jeri Brown as well as pianist Oscar Peterson. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-25 Week four of Black History Month featuring the great Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, pianist Fats Waller, as well as vocalist Helen Humes among others.

IHTSB Feb 25, 2024 Some great singers are featured in recordings from the 1930s to the 1960s on today’s show, and we’ll start out with the legendary tones of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Nat King Cole and his trio join us as well, and among our other voices we’ll hear Dinah Washington, and lovely

2024-02-IHTSB-February-25 Week four of Black History Month featuring the great Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, pianist Fats Waller, as well as vocalist Helen Humes among others. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-18 Week three of Black History Month features trumpet player Henry Red Allan, pianist and bandleader Count Basie as well as bandleader Erskine Hawkins are part of this episode.

IHTSB Feb 18, 2024 On today’s show we listen to some of the fabulous bands that were around in the years from the 1920s to the 1940s. Our opening and closing numbers are brought to us by the wonderful band led by Count Basie. Joining us as well are jazz bands from almost one hundred

2024-02-IHTSB-February-18 Week three of Black History Month features trumpet player Henry Red Allan, pianist and bandleader Count Basie as well as bandleader Erskine Hawkins are part of this episode. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-11Some of the featured artists include sax great Benny Carter, another great sax and clarinet great Sidney Bechet, and finally two trumpet players of great renown, Roy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie.

IHTSB Feb 11. 2024 Our show today celebrates some of the small group jazz recordings made in the 1930s to the 1950s. Our selection today includes classic pieces, such as “Monnglow”, “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” and “Weary Blues”. We listen to some brilliant musicians in a variety of line ups, including Sidney Bechet, Teddy

2024-02-IHTSB-February-11Some of the featured artists include sax great Benny Carter, another great sax and clarinet great Sidney Bechet, and finally two trumpet players of great renown, Roy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie. Read More »

2024-02-IHTSB-February-04 Music from the great vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby kick off week one of Black History Month.

This morning on IHTSB we are going to pay tribute to one of the major figures in popular music and jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald had one of the loveliest voices in popular music and jazz. With the rich, warm rich quality of her voice, and her amazing diction and versatility, Ella was at home

2024-02-IHTSB-February-04 Music from the great vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby kick off week one of Black History Month. Read More »

2024-01-IHTSB-January-28 Some of the featured artists include vocalist Peggy Lee, bandleader Duke Ellington, as well as pianist Fats Waller.

IHTSB Jan 28, 2024 Today’s show features some lovely female vocalists, among whom we’ll hear from Dinah Shore, Helen Humes and June Christy. We’ll also listen to a fine duet from Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan from their 1957 album “Passing Strangers”, showcasing the work of Irving Berlin. Bobby Hackett brings us some fine trumpet

2024-01-IHTSB-January-28 Some of the featured artists include vocalist Peggy Lee, bandleader Duke Ellington, as well as pianist Fats Waller. Read More »

2024-01-In-Transition-January-21 Some of the featured musicians include guitarist Bobby Broom, trumpet great Miles Davis, as well as bassist Charlie Biddle.

january 21 2024 01 Miles Davis Quiet Nights Wait T’ll You See Her 04:0902 Fred Stone The Music of Fred Stone Tamara 05:3103 Miles Davis Blue Moods Easy Living 05:0604 Miles Davis In Person Friday Night Bye Bye Blackbird 09:4905 Ted Nash Rhyme And Reason Spirit Dance 8:4906 Bobby Broom Song and Dance Can’t Buy

2024-01-In-Transition-January-21 Some of the featured musicians include guitarist Bobby Broom, trumpet great Miles Davis, as well as bassist Charlie Biddle. Read More »

2024-01-IHTSB-January-21 Some of the great musicians featured today include vocalists Frank Sinatra, Helen Forest as well as Vic Damone.

Today we listen to a selection of jazz and popular tunes written by the great songwriters during the first half of the twentieth century. We hear the lovely melodies from the pens of the composers and the delightful words from the lyricists of the time. Our recordings are taken from the 1940s to the 1960s,

2024-01-IHTSB-January-21 Some of the great musicians featured today include vocalists Frank Sinatra, Helen Forest as well as Vic Damone. Read More »

2024-01-In-Trandition-January-14 Music from vocalist Carol Welsman, pianist Ron Davis and guitarist Barney Kessel are some of the musicians featured today.

January 14 2023 playlist01 lester young lester young collates polka dots and moonbeams 4.1302 dave young tale of the fingers lost in the stars 6.3303 yellowjackets live wires downtown 4.5104 vijay iyer memorophilia stars over mars 9.5105 coleman hawkins in the 50’s body and soul revisited it’s no sin 3.0006 don byas don byas in

2024-01-In-Trandition-January-14 Music from vocalist Carol Welsman, pianist Ron Davis and guitarist Barney Kessel are some of the musicians featured today. Read More »

2024-01-In-Transition-January-07 Some of the featured artists include the great singer Sarah Vaughan, sax player Lucky Thompson as well as trumpet player Donald Byrd.

01 sarah vaughan vaughan and violins please be kind 3.1502 various artists jazz in paris jazz and cinema volume 03 the connection-wigglin’ 3.3603 don byas jazz in paris bebop prelude to nicole 3.2304 toots thielemans blues pour flirter try a little tenderness 4.0505 lucky thompson modern jazz group souscription 4.3606 rene thomas the real cat

2024-01-In-Transition-January-07 Some of the featured artists include the great singer Sarah Vaughan, sax player Lucky Thompson as well as trumpet player Donald Byrd. Read More »

2024-01-IHTSB-January-07 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Beryl Davis and Mel Torme, as well as sax great Benny Carter.

IHTSB Jan 7, 2024 On today’s show, the first for 2024, we listen to recordings from the 1920s through to the 1950s, featuring singers, big bands and jazz groups. Our singers today include Mel Tormé, Helen Ward, Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole. Artie Shaw, Billy Butterfield and Woody Herman join us with their orchestras,

2024-01-IHTSB-January-07 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Beryl Davis and Mel Torme, as well as sax great Benny Carter. Read More »

2023-12-In-Transition-December-31 Annual celebration of the Bennett Archives featuring Gordon Bennett.

december 31 2023 playlist 01 wild bill davison the bennett archives rose room 3.0102 the capital city jazz band the bennett archives alice strut 4.1903 wild bill davison the bennett archives singing the blues 3.2304 hot five jazz makers the bennett archives the memphis blues 4.5605 wild bill davison the bennett archives memories of you

2023-12-In-Transition-December-31 Annual celebration of the Bennett Archives featuring Gordon Bennett. Read More »

2023-12-In-Transition-December-24 Christmas music is featured throughout this episode.

december-24-2023-playlist 01 booker ervin exultation! black and blue 6.2302 shirley horn jazz for joy christmas song 4.3803 oscar peterson an oscar peterson christmas god rest ye merry gentlemen 3.2804 dizzy gillespie jazz in paris- cognac blues blue and sentimental 2.4405 beegie adair christmas jazz santa claus is coming to town 2.2506 helen merrill christmas song

2023-12-In-Transition-December-24 Christmas music is featured throughout this episode. Read More »

2023-12-In-Transition-December-17 Some of the featured artists include bassist Simon Fisk, the group The L.A.4, as well as pianist Junior Mance.

december-17-2023-playlist 01 ernie henry last chorus cleo’s chant 8.3002 simon fisk trainwrecks i fall in love too easily 9.4903 the l.a. 4 scores allemande and fox 4.4104 junior mance deep 920 3.2405 brew moore the brew moore quartet and quintet rose 4.3706 fraser macpherson quintet why am i blue? in the tradition 6.1907 free trade

2023-12-In-Transition-December-17 Some of the featured artists include bassist Simon Fisk, the group The L.A.4, as well as pianist Junior Mance. Read More »

2023-12-IHTSB-December-17 Songs about winter weather featured on today’s episode. Some of the musicians include vocalists Ethel Waters, Peggy Lee and Buddy Clark.

IHTSB Dec 17, 2023 As we get into the holiday season this year, we’ll be celebrating the arrival of winter with songs about the season, the weather and the time of year. Enjoy wonderful seasonal favourites in recordings from the 1920s through to the 1950s, brought to us by some fine singers and musicians, as

2023-12-IHTSB-December-17 Songs about winter weather featured on today’s episode. Some of the musicians include vocalists Ethel Waters, Peggy Lee and Buddy Clark. Read More »

2023-12-In-Transition-December-10 Some of the featured musicians include music from pianist Phineas Newborn, guitarist John Abercrombie, as well as drummer jeff Hamilton.

december-10-2023-playlist 01 bill king moment’s notice night sounds 7.5302 phineas newborn atlantic jazz celia 3.0603 john abercrombie current events clint 6.0204 victor feldman the arrival of victor feldman waltz 5.2905 freddie green mr. rhythm guitar down for double 04.00 06 ricky ford shorter ideas yes or no 5.3807 jake langley here and now l-train 6.4408

2023-12-In-Transition-December-10 Some of the featured musicians include music from pianist Phineas Newborn, guitarist John Abercrombie, as well as drummer jeff Hamilton. Read More »

2023-12-IHTSB-December-10 A birthday celebration of a true legend, the great vocalist Frank Sinatra.

IHTSB Dec 10, 2023 Today we’ll be having a birthday celebration of a very successful entertainer in the popular music field, and that’s Frank Sinatra, who was born on December 12, 1915. During his time Frank Sinatra was one of the most important and enduring popular music figures of the 20th century. His career spanned

2023-12-IHTSB-December-10 A birthday celebration of a true legend, the great vocalist Frank Sinatra. Read More »

2023-12-In-Transition-December-03 Music from local musician Dean Pallen, guitarist Ronnie Jordan, as well as Sai Ghose.

december-03-2023-playlist 01 dean pallen strathcona park strathcona park 3.3102 ronny jordan april 2000 two worlds 5.5203 denny christianson big band the doomsday machine simian strut 5.2204 sai ghose trio india looking west softly as in a morning sunrise 6.3905 leora cashe another side now – the songs of joni mitchell woodstock 5.01 06 sam jones

2023-12-In-Transition-December-03 Music from local musician Dean Pallen, guitarist Ronnie Jordan, as well as Sai Ghose. Read More »

2023-12-IHTSB-December-03 Some of the featured musicians include vocalist Doris Day, bandleader Artie Shaw as well as trumpet great Billy Butterfield.

IHTSB Dec 3, 2023 Today we are joined by singers, musicians and big bands from the US and the UK in recordings from the 1930s through to the 1950s. Enjoy amongst others the gorgeous voices of Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald, big bands led by Billy Butterfield, Woody Herman and Artie Shaw and a small

2023-12-IHTSB-December-03 Some of the featured musicians include vocalist Doris Day, bandleader Artie Shaw as well as trumpet great Billy Butterfield. Read More »

2023-11-In-Transition-November-26 bassist red mitchell, vocalist tony bennett, as well as sax player scott hamilton are only some of the musicians featured on today’s episode.

november-26-2023-playlist01 red mitchell presenting red mitchell -1957 i thought of you 5.1902 billy cobham powerplay 1986 a light shines in your eyes 6.0003 al henderson regeneration sierra nevada 6.4404 herbie hancock the new standard norwegian wood 8.0705 oscar peterson and milt jackson 1962 very tall work song 7.2806 billy cobham powerplay zanzibar breeze 4.5307 oscar

2023-11-In-Transition-November-26 bassist red mitchell, vocalist tony bennett, as well as sax player scott hamilton are only some of the musicians featured on today’s episode. Read More »

2023-11-IHTSB-November-26 Vocalist Doris Day with pianist Andre Previn, bandleader Bob Crosby and bass saxist Adrian Rollini are some of the featured musicians.

IHTSB Nov 26, 2023 Today we listen to a range of singers, musicians and big bands in recordings from the 1930s through to the 1960s. Doris Day joins us in a lovely duet with Andre Previn, and we hear too from Billie Holiday and Beryl Davis. Big Bands, including those led by Artie Shaw, Duke

2023-11-IHTSB-November-26 Vocalist Doris Day with pianist Andre Previn, bandleader Bob Crosby and bass saxist Adrian Rollini are some of the featured musicians. Read More »

2023-11-In-Transition-November-19 some of the featured artists on today’s episode include trumpet great donald byrd, canadian christine fagan as well as pianist joe sealy.

november-19-2023-playlist01 a/b trio out west my romance 5.2802 donald byrd and gigi gryce modern jazz perspective early bird 6.27 sep 3 1957 in nyc03 peter leitch from another perspective ruby my dear 6.5104 donald byrd and gigi gryce modern jazz perspective social call 4.44 aug 30 1957 nyc05 rebecca parris a passionate fling crazy world

2023-11-In-Transition-November-19 some of the featured artists on today’s episode include trumpet great donald byrd, canadian christine fagan as well as pianist joe sealy. Read More »

2023-11-IHTSB-November-19 Some of the featured artists include trumpet players Roy Eldridge and Miles Davis as well as pianist Teddy Wilson.

IHTSB Nov 19, 2023 Today we listen to several small jazz groups in recordings from the 1950s. Among the artists featured are some of the great trumpeters of the time: Miles Davis, Roy Eldridge, Bobby Hackett and Clyde Hurley, who is playing in two numbers with the Rampart Street Paraders. We hear too from the

2023-11-IHTSB-November-19 Some of the featured artists include trumpet players Roy Eldridge and Miles Davis as well as pianist Teddy Wilson. Read More »

2023-11-In-Transition-November-12 trumpet great kenny wheeler and bassist david holland are featured on todays episode.

november-12-2023-playlist 01 kenny wheeler what now? what now? 7.4702 david holland emerald tears combintation 5.2203 kenny wheeler what now? for tracy 6.1904 david holland ones all god bless the child 4.3405 david holland life cycle morning song 2.02 06 kenny wheeler what now? march mist 6.2007 kenny wheeler what now? verona 9.3508 david holland jumpin’

2023-11-In-Transition-November-12 trumpet great kenny wheeler and bassist david holland are featured on todays episode. Read More »

2023-11-IHTSB-November-12 Vocalist Alice Faye plus band leaders Count Basie and Artie Shaw are some of the musicians featured on today’s episode.

IHTSB Nov 12, 2023 On today’s show we have a selection of recordings from the 1930a through to the 1950s. We hear from big bands led by Count Basie and Benny Goodman, trumpeters Bobby Hackett and Roy Eldridge, and a duet from Johnny Mercer and Jo Stafford. Benny Carter joins us from 1933, also featuring

2023-11-IHTSB-November-12 Vocalist Alice Faye plus band leaders Count Basie and Artie Shaw are some of the musicians featured on today’s episode. Read More »

2023-11-In-Transition-November-05 quebec violinist aline homzy, trumpet player roy eldridge as well as guitarist barney kessel are some of the featured musicians on today’s episode.

november-05-2023-playlist01 aline homzy aline’s etoile magique eclipse caraway 4.3302 miles davis bitches brew miles runs the voodoo down 14.0403 aline homzy aline’s etoile magique eclipse aliens are pieces of wind 4.0704 roy eldridge the complete verve roy eldridge studio sessions where’s art? 4.0605 aline homzy aline’s etoile magique eclipse cosmos 5.1006 lars jansson trio witnessing

2023-11-In-Transition-November-05 quebec violinist aline homzy, trumpet player roy eldridge as well as guitarist barney kessel are some of the featured musicians on today’s episode. Read More »

2023-11-IHTSB-November-05 Some of the artists featured on today’s episode include vocalists Billie Holiday, Mel Torme, as well as Mildred Bailey.

IHTSB Nov 5, 2023 Look forward on today’s show to some fabulous voices! We start out in 1949 with Billie Holiday from her days with Decca. We’ll hear Vic Damone with “O Sole Mio”, from 1958. We’re joined by Helen Forrest on Corn Silk with Benny Goodman as well as by Bing Crosby and Ella

2023-11-IHTSB-November-05 Some of the artists featured on today’s episode include vocalists Billie Holiday, Mel Torme, as well as Mildred Bailey. Read More »

2023-10-In-Transition-October-29 Some of today’s featured musicians include vocalist carol welsman, guitarist joe pass, as well as sax player hank mobley.

october-29-2023-playlist 01 carol welsman jazziz women why don’t you do right? 2.4602 clifford brown mosaic 104 minor mood 4.3403 carol welsman inclined new day 6.4104 tal farlow the complete verve tal farlow sessions like someone in love 6.4105 carol welsman swing ladies swing! never let me go 5.55 06 alexander mccabe the round jugo 4.0907

2023-10-In-Transition-October-29 Some of today’s featured musicians include vocalist carol welsman, guitarist joe pass, as well as sax player hank mobley. Read More »

2023-10-IHTSB-October-29 drummer Cozy Cole, tenor sax great Bud Freeman and clarinetist Benny Goodman are some of the musicians on today’s show.

IHTSB Oct 29, 2023 Today’s show features small jazz groups from the 1920s to the 1950s. Made up of some of the greatest of the jazz musicians of the time, recordings by these groups are a tiny selection of a huge treasury of jazz as it was developing over the period. We hear a variety

2023-10-IHTSB-October-29 drummer Cozy Cole, tenor sax great Bud Freeman and clarinetist Benny Goodman are some of the musicians on today’s show. Read More »

2023-10-In-Transition-October-22 Some of the featured musicians include Canadian guitarist Greg Lowe, drummer Elvin Jones, as well as sax player Gene Ammons.

october-22-2023-playlist01 greg lowe greg lowe samba for floyd 4.3102 gregg august late august eulogy 3.0103 elvin jones and oregon together driven omens 3.2304 greg lowe greg lowe mystery groove 5.4405 greg chako two’s company, three’s a crowd you’re my everything 4.2806 greg lowe greg lowe if you only knew 4.5707 gerry wiggins relax and enjoy

2023-10-In-Transition-October-22 Some of the featured musicians include Canadian guitarist Greg Lowe, drummer Elvin Jones, as well as sax player Gene Ammons. Read More »

2023-10-IHTSB-October-22 Trumpet player Bobby Hackett, and vocalists Bing Crosby and Vic Damone are some of the musicians featured on today’s episode.

IHTSB Oct 22, 2023 On today’s show we’ll be listening to six songs, not once but twice or three times. We’ll hear different artists, both singers and musicians, bring us their interpretations of these wonderful songs from the pens of the day. This gives us the opportunity to enjoy the varied approaches the artists took

2023-10-IHTSB-October-22 Trumpet player Bobby Hackett, and vocalists Bing Crosby and Vic Damone are some of the musicians featured on today’s episode. Read More »

2023-10-In-Transition-October-15 Some of todays featured musicians include Quebec vocalist Chantal Chamberland, the group Spyro Gyra, as well as vibist Milt Jackson.

october-15-2023-playlist01 chantal chamberland serendipity street since i fell for you 4.4002 spyro gyra alternating currents binky dream no6 4.1703 chantal chamberland serendipity street romance me 3.1404 mccoy tyner atlantis in a sentimental mood 5.3805 chantal chamberland serendipity street god bless the child 3.3406 teddy wilson giants of jazz my heart stood still 2.3807 chantal chamberland

2023-10-In-Transition-October-15 Some of todays featured musicians include Quebec vocalist Chantal Chamberland, the group Spyro Gyra, as well as vibist Milt Jackson. Read More »

2023-10-IHTSB-October-15 Sine of the featured musicians include the great singer Billie Holiday, Bob Crosby, as well as bandleader Benny Goodman.

IHTSB Oct 15, 2023 Today we listen to a mixed selection of recordings from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, featuring singers and musicians of the time. We’ll hear from big bands led by Woody Herman, Bob Crosby and Glenn Miller. Our singers bring us several recordings, including a young Billie Holiday and a duet from

2023-10-IHTSB-October-15 Sine of the featured musicians include the great singer Billie Holiday, Bob Crosby, as well as bandleader Benny Goodman. Read More »

2023-10-In-Transition-October-08 A very special episode featuring the legendary band Weather Report as well as the great bass player from Quebec, Alain Caron.

0october-08-2023-playlist01 weather report tale spinnin’ man in the green shirt 6.2902 alain caron septentrion simple pleasure 5.1003 weather report heavy weather a remark you made 6.5404 alain caron rhythm ‘n jazz flight of the bebop bee 7.0505 weather report black market three clowns 3.1806 alain caron le band freedom jazz dance 3.3807 weather report domino

2023-10-In-Transition-October-08 A very special episode featuring the legendary band Weather Report as well as the great bass player from Quebec, Alain Caron. Read More »

2023-10-IHTSB-October-08 On today’s show we’ll be listening to big bands in recordings from the Swing Era. Artie Shaw, Chick Webb, and Benny Goodman are some of the featured musicians.

IHTSB Oct 8, 2023 On today’s show we’ll be listening to big bands in recordings from the Swing Era. Also known as the Big Bands era, this period spanned the years from the mid 1930s through to the late 1940s. Many of the jazz artists from earlier days got together in large orchestras, performing in

2023-10-IHTSB-October-08 On today’s show we’ll be listening to big bands in recordings from the Swing Era. Artie Shaw, Chick Webb, and Benny Goodman are some of the featured musicians. Read More »

2023-10-In-Transition-October-01 Some of the featured musicians include trombonist Al Grey, sax player Art Pepper, as well as pianist Billy Taylor.

01 al jareau tomorrow today in my music 4.0502 andre woodvine voyager the pailing song 4.2403 al grey live at the floating jazz fest pizza on the park 4.3604 ana caram bossa nova the duck 3.2305 art pepper the complete galaxy recordings darn that dream 4.1906 billy taylor it’s a matter of pride it’s a

2023-10-In-Transition-October-01 Some of the featured musicians include trombonist Al Grey, sax player Art Pepper, as well as pianist Billy Taylor. Read More »

2023-10-IHTSB-October-01 Some of the featured musicians include vocalist Billie Holiday, jazz legend Sidney Bechet as well as the great Fats Waller.

Today we go back in time and listen to recordings made in the 1920s to the mid 1930s, from the US and the UK. We hear the first recording made by Sidney Bechet in 1923, still as lively as it was 100 years ago. Billie Holiday joins us with her first recording made one decade

2023-10-IHTSB-October-01 Some of the featured musicians include vocalist Billie Holiday, jazz legend Sidney Bechet as well as the great Fats Waller. Read More »

2023-09-In-Transition-September-24 Some of the musicians featured today include guitarist Jake Langley, pianist Darrell Grant as well as trumpet player Red Rodney.

september 24 202301 kathleen gorman i can see clearly now lover man 3.3302 dave valentin red sun little sunflower 6.2403 dave mckenna solo piano sweet and lovely 4.4104 jake langley here and now the ropers 6.5405 jane bunnett and hilario duran cuban rhapsody longina 5.0606 darrell grant smokin java spring skylight 5.1307 dado moroni trio

2023-09-In-Transition-September-24 Some of the musicians featured today include guitarist Jake Langley, pianist Darrell Grant as well as trumpet player Red Rodney. Read More »

2023-09-IHTSB-September-24 Songs that deal with Autumn are featured on this episode. Some of the musicians include vocalists Nat King Cole, Anita O’Day and trumpet player Bobby Hackett.

On this week’s show we celebrate the beginning of autumn, which this year began yesterday, September 23. Our recordings include songs about the season, fall weather, the leaves and the month of September. We’ll listen to Frank Sinatra with September Song from 1946 and Chet Baker, with his 1954 recording of “Lullaby Of The Leaves”.

2023-09-IHTSB-September-24 Songs that deal with Autumn are featured on this episode. Some of the musicians include vocalists Nat King Cole, Anita O’Day and trumpet player Bobby Hackett. Read More »

2023-09-In-Transition-September-17 Some of the featured musicians include guitarist John Scofield, vocalist Johnny Hartman as well as trumpet player Johnny Coles.

01 john scofield what we do big sky 6.0702 johnny hartman tokyo albums the nearness of you 6.5503 johnny coles warm sound where 7.5004 johnny hodges the complete verve johnny hodges small group sessions big shoe 1956-1961 5.3705 john stein hustle up! elizabeth 5.5106 john scott easy living i got it bad and that ain’t

2023-09-In-Transition-September-17 Some of the featured musicians include guitarist John Scofield, vocalist Johnny Hartman as well as trumpet player Johnny Coles. Read More »

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IHTSB Sep 17, 2023 Today we celebrate voices, in recordings from the 1930s through to the 1950s. Among our gentlemen we’re joined by Vic Damone, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Our ladies include Helen Ward and Helen Forrest, as well as Jo Stafford, Anita O’Day and Doris Day. All these beautiful voices

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2023-09-In-Transition-September-10 Some of todays featured musicians include sax player Virginia Mayhew, vocalist Abbey Lincoln, as well as bassist Charlie Haden with pianist Hampton Hawes.

01 virginia mayhew sandan shuffle spring is not here 6.3902 vidar holm and friends in a sentimental mood sophisticated lady 4.4603 vic juris a second look dizzy, trane and you 4.1404 abbey lincoln and hank jones when there is love time after time 4.3405 afro cuban all-stars a toda cuba le gusta fiesta de la

2023-09-In-Transition-September-10 Some of todays featured musicians include sax player Virginia Mayhew, vocalist Abbey Lincoln, as well as bassist Charlie Haden with pianist Hampton Hawes. Read More »

2023-09-IHTSB-September-10 Some of today’s featured musicians include pianist Ralph Sutton as well as clarinetists Bob Wilber and Sidney Bechet.

IHTSB Sep 10, 2023 On this morning’s show we listen to recordings from the 1930s to the 1950s, made by small jazz groups. They feature several line ups of some of the very talented musicians of the time, and among them we highlight the contribution made to this classic example of the jazz art made

2023-09-IHTSB-September-10 Some of today’s featured musicians include pianist Ralph Sutton as well as clarinetists Bob Wilber and Sidney Bechet. Read More »

2023-09-In-Transition-September-03 Some of the featured musicians include baritone sax great Pepper Adams, trumpet legend Enrico Rava as well as guitarist George Benson.

01 bennie wallace twilight time is it true what they say about dixie? 3.2502 bennie wallace sweeping through the city refrain 5.0303 chase sanborn good to the last bop i wish i knew 5.2704 chase sanborn sweet & low sweet & low 6.3605 moe koffman music for the night everything alright 3.2106 moe koffman 1967

2023-09-In-Transition-September-03 Some of the featured musicians include baritone sax great Pepper Adams, trumpet legend Enrico Rava as well as guitarist George Benson. Read More »

2023-09-IHTSB-September-03 Music from one of the greatest vocalists of the big band era, Helen Forest.

Today we’ll be listening to recordings by one of the finest vocalists from our time period, Helen Forrest. She is remembered particularly for the warmth of her voice, for her interpretative skills and for her talent in matching lyrics to the music of the big bands during the Swing Era and beyond. She started out

2023-09-IHTSB-September-03 Music from one of the greatest vocalists of the big band era, Helen Forest. Read More »

2023-08-In-Transition-August-27 Some of the featured musicians include sax great Eric Dolphy and Johnny Griffin as well as vocalist Denise King.

01 ron carter well you needn’t mr bow-tie 6.4302 jamie cullum well you needn’t pointless nostalgia 3.2103 johnny costa on green dolphin street flying fingers 5.0904 denise king on green dolphin street fever 4.3505 jo jones thou swell vamp ’til ready 2 on 1 3.3306 buck clayton thou swell columbia small group swing sessions 4.1007

2023-08-In-Transition-August-27 Some of the featured musicians include sax great Eric Dolphy and Johnny Griffin as well as vocalist Denise King. Read More »

2023-08-In-Transition-August-20 Music from sax player chu berry, pianist oscar peterson, bassist charles mingus as well as the group weather report.

01 chu berry classic chu berry columbia and victor sessions pluckin the bass 2.4602 chu berry classic chu berry columbia and victor sessions hot air 2.5803 chu berry classic chu berry columbia and victor sessions hot mallets 2.1904 chu berry classic chu berry columbia and victor sessions give baby give 2.3805 chu berry classic chu

2023-08-In-Transition-August-20 Music from sax player chu berry, pianist oscar peterson, bassist charles mingus as well as the group weather report. Read More »

2023-08-IHTSB-August-20 Some of the music featured include the great bandleader Benny Goodman, vocalist Vic Damone, as well as Bing Crosby.

Today we conclude our annual tour of the summer sky at night in song. After our shows celebrating stars and the moon, we listen today to songs about the night. This was a very popular theme with songwriters, particularly when coupled with romance, and many songs resulted over the years. We listen today to a

2023-08-IHTSB-August-20 Some of the music featured include the great bandleader Benny Goodman, vocalist Vic Damone, as well as Bing Crosby. Read More »

2023-08-In-Transition-August-13 some of the featured musicians include vocalist carol welsman, pianist art hodes, as well as sax great ben webster.

01 Adelaide Hall with Fats Waller A Woman’s Place Is In The Groove That Old Feeling 3:0902 Ahmad Jamal Columbia Jazz Piano Moods Sessions Rica Pulpa (1951) 2:3403 Al Di Meola Di Meola Plays Piazzola Cafe 1930 6:1604 Art Hodes The Bennett Archives I Can’t Give You None Of That Jelly Roll +Train at Track

2023-08-In-Transition-August-13 some of the featured musicians include vocalist carol welsman, pianist art hodes, as well as sax great ben webster. Read More »

2023-08-IHTSB August 13 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong as well as bandleader Artie Shaw.

IHTSB Aug 13, 2023 Today we continue our annual tour of the summer sky at night in song. After last week’s show with songs about the moon, this week we are joined by some lovely singers and musicians bringing us classic songs about the stars. This was a favourite theme with songwriters, who produced many

2023-08-IHTSB August 13 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong as well as bandleader Artie Shaw. Read More »

2023-08-In-Transition-August-06 some of the featured musicians include vocalist carmen mcrae, pianist ramsey lewis, as well as vibist milt jackson.

01 carmen mcrae take five take five 2.2102 carmen mcrae carmen sings monk round midnight 6.3203 carmen mcrae sarah dedicated to you black coffee 6.0704 carmen mcrae sings the great american songbook my funny valentine 4.2205 carmen mcrae carmen sings monk dear ruby 6.0106 ramsey lewis the in crowd the in crowd 5.4407 ramsey lewis

2023-08-In-Transition-August-06 some of the featured musicians include vocalist carmen mcrae, pianist ramsey lewis, as well as vibist milt jackson. Read More »

2023-08-IHTSB August 06 Some of the featured artists include music from Mildred Bailey, the great Frank Sinatra, as well as keyboardist Fats Waller…

IHTSB Aug 6, 2023 Today we begin our annual tour of the summer sky at night in song. This was a favorite theme with songwriters, who produced many songs about the moon, stars and the night in general. We start off this year’s tour of the night sky with songs about the moon, brought to

2023-08-IHTSB August 06 Some of the featured artists include music from Mildred Bailey, the great Frank Sinatra, as well as keyboardist Fats Waller… Read More »

2023-07-In-Transition-July-30 A special tribute to the late great singer, Tony Bennett.

1 Tony Bennett Perfectly Frank A Foggy Day 2:112 Tony Bennett Perfectly Frank A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square 3:203 Tony Bennett On Holiday All Of Me 1:444 Tony Bennett Steppin’ Out All Of You 3:465 Tony Bennett Perfectly Frank Angel Eyes 2:436 Tony Bennett Unplugged Autumn Leaves/Indian Summer 5:497 Tony Bennett Bennett plays Ellington

2023-07-In-Transition-July-30 A special tribute to the late great singer, Tony Bennett. Read More »

2023-07-IHTSB-July-30 Some of today’s featured musicians include vocalists Jimmy Rushing and Bille Holiday as well as bandleader Benny Goodman.

IHTSB Jul 30, 2023 On today’s show we listen to some early jazz and popular music. In recordings from the 1920s and 1930s we feature singers, small groups and big bands as they were starting out on what would prove for most of them to be long careers performing in the music field. We hear

2023-07-IHTSB-July-30 Some of today’s featured musicians include vocalists Jimmy Rushing and Bille Holiday as well as bandleader Benny Goodman. Read More »

2023-07-In-Transition-July-23 Some of the music on today’s episode includes vocalist Carol Sloan, trumpet player Clark Terry, as well as pianist Chick Corea.

01 tony campise once in a blue moon a flower is a lovesome thing 4.4302 the canadian brass swingtime! artistry in rhythm 5.1103 carol sloan and clark terry the songs ella and louis sang tenderly 11.3504 john hardee the complete blue note forties recordings of ike quebec and john hardee hardee’s party 3.1405 cal tjader

2023-07-In-Transition-July-23 Some of the music on today’s episode includes vocalist Carol Sloan, trumpet player Clark Terry, as well as pianist Chick Corea. Read More »

2023-07-IHTSB-July-23 some of the featured musicians include the great bandleader, Benny Goodman, vocalist Eddie Fisher, as well as vocalist Lena Horne.

IHTSB July 23, 2023 On this morning’s show we listen to recordings from the early 1930s through to the late 1950s made by big bands, singers and small groups. We hear their interpretations of some of the classic songs written by the great songwriters. Among those joining us today are Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb

2023-07-IHTSB-July-23 some of the featured musicians include the great bandleader, Benny Goodman, vocalist Eddie Fisher, as well as vocalist Lena Horne. Read More »

2023-07-In-Transition-July-16 Some of todays featured musicians include sax player Joe Henderson, bassist Alain Caron, as well as guitarist Charlie Byrd.

01 john abercrombie arcade neptune 7.4002 alain caron rhythm ‘n jazz flight of the bebop bee 7.2603 alex dean in transition archives theme for bert 5.0404 NHOP ambiance to a brother 8.0605 jeri brown fresh start come come and play with me 8.0706 charlie byrd the washington guitar quintet tears 4.0107 chico hamilton my panamanian

2023-07-In-Transition-July-16 Some of todays featured musicians include sax player Joe Henderson, bassist Alain Caron, as well as guitarist Charlie Byrd. Read More »

2023-07-IHTSB-July-16 some of the featured musicians include clarinet great barney bigard, drummer george wettling as well as clarinetist irving fazola.

IHTSB Jul 16, 2023 Today we listen to recordings from the 1930s and 1940s, made by small jazz groups in the studios of several independent jazz labels in New York. These labels, among them the Commodore and Keynote labels, were home to many of the fine musicians around at the time. This treasury comprises recordings,

2023-07-IHTSB-July-16 some of the featured musicians include clarinet great barney bigard, drummer george wettling as well as clarinetist irving fazola. Read More »

2023-07-In-Transition-July-09 Some of todays featured musicians include bandleader Count Basie, pianist Dollar Brand, as well as bassist Avery Sharpe.

01 count basie mosaic 149 cherry red 2.5302 ray brown live at starbucks up there 3.5103 django reinhardt 1935-1936 georgia on my mind 3.1804 doc cheatham black beauty old fashioned love 4.3205 dollar brand african marketplace brand african marketplace 7.2706 avery sharpe extended family past present tense 5.1907 eric dolphy musical prophet alone together 13.3908

2023-07-In-Transition-July-09 Some of todays featured musicians include bandleader Count Basie, pianist Dollar Brand, as well as bassist Avery Sharpe. Read More »

2023-07-IHTSB-July 09 This episode celebrates the great music from France celebrating Bastille Day. Some of the featured artists include Charles Trenet, Andre Claveau as well as the great Edith Piaf.

IHTSB Jul 9, 2023 Today we are celebrating la Fête Nationale de la France, which takes place on Friday. It’s the French national holiday, also known as le quatorze juillet, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the huge contribution made to popular music culture

2023-07-IHTSB-July 09 This episode celebrates the great music from France celebrating Bastille Day. Some of the featured artists include Charles Trenet, Andre Claveau as well as the great Edith Piaf. Read More »

2023-07-In-Transition-July-02 Canada Day celebration! Some of the musicians featured today include sax player Jane Bunnett, guitarist Ed Bickert, as well as vocalist Carol Welsman.

01 hugh fraser in the mean time fairy tales 13.1902 carol welsman swing lady swing never let me go 14.5603 hugh fraser in the mean time salsa nova 11.3004 kathryn moses kathryn moses oleo 4.3705 dave young two by two i’m all smiles 12.2206 diana kral gentle rain 10.5207 dave mcmurdo venus butterfly 9.4108 karen

2023-07-In-Transition-July-02 Canada Day celebration! Some of the musicians featured today include sax player Jane Bunnett, guitarist Ed Bickert, as well as vocalist Carol Welsman. Read More »

2023-07-IHTSB-July-02 A very special Canada Day edition of IHTSB. Some of the featured artists include pianist Oscar Peterson, bandleaders Ellis Maclintoch, as well as Robert Farnon.

IHTSB July 2, 2023 On today’s show we celebrate the Canada Day weekend with wonderful recordings from the 1940s and 1950s by Canadian musicians, singers and songwriters. We start off with the legendary pianist Oscar Peterson accompanying jazz singer Anita O’Day, and follow them with recordings taken from live performances by three excellent Canadian big

2023-07-IHTSB-July-02 A very special Canada Day edition of IHTSB. Some of the featured artists include pianist Oscar Peterson, bandleaders Ellis Maclintoch, as well as Robert Farnon. Read More »

2023-06-In-Transition-June-25 Some of the featured musicians include sax player Lou Donaldson, trumpet great Louis Armstrong, as well as pianist McCoy Tyner.

01 Lionel Hampton You Better Know It! Vibraphone Blues 4.5202 Libby York Blue Gardenia Almost Like Being In Love 3.3203 Lorne Lofsky Bill Please TTT 4.5104 Lou Donaldson Sunny Side Up It’s You Or No One 4.4005 Louis Armstrong Lazy Bones 3.0506 McCoy Tyner Prelude In E Minor OP 28 NO 4 7.0407 Illinois Jacquet

2023-06-In-Transition-June-25 Some of the featured musicians include sax player Lou Donaldson, trumpet great Louis Armstrong, as well as pianist McCoy Tyner. Read More »

2023-06-IHTSB-June-25 Some of the featured artists on today’s episode include the great Nat King Cole Trio, the one and only Billie Holiday as well as vocalist Vic Damone.

IHTSB Jun 25, 2023 Our show today features recordings from the 1940s and 1950s from some of the loveliest voices around at this time. Some of the singers we’ll hear today began their careers in the 1930s, and some in the 1940s, and all went on to make many wonderful renditions of the work of

2023-06-IHTSB-June-25 Some of the featured artists on today’s episode include the great Nat King Cole Trio, the one and only Billie Holiday as well as vocalist Vic Damone. Read More »

2023-06-In-Transition-June-18 Some of todays featured musicians include Canadian violinist Lenny Solomon, the band Jazz Track as well as guitar great Barney Kessel.

01 Lenny Solomon Jazz Toronto Old Man River 03.4502 L’Orchestre Sympathique Live At The Montreal International Jazz Festival Le Citron Urbain 08.4103 L’Orchestre Sympathique Live At The Montreal International Jazz Festival Nuit Inuit 04.2804 Jazz Track Listen Kiffel 07.3305 Benny Carter 3-4-5 The Verve Small Group Sessions This Love Of Mine 03.0106 Barney Kessel Feeling

2023-06-In-Transition-June-18 Some of todays featured musicians include Canadian violinist Lenny Solomon, the band Jazz Track as well as guitar great Barney Kessel. Read More »

2023-06-IHTSB-June-18 This episode is all about places. Some of todays featured musicians include vocalist Frank Sinatra, the great singer Ella Fitzgerald, as well as The Bob Crosby Orchestra.

IHTSB Jun 18, 2023 One of the most popular themes with songwriters has always been about places — both far away and closer to home. That’s what we’ll be celebrating on today’s show. Our singers and musicians bring us recordings from the 1940s and 1950s in a selection of songs, beginning in 1948 with “Far

2023-06-IHTSB-June-18 This episode is all about places. Some of todays featured musicians include vocalist Frank Sinatra, the great singer Ella Fitzgerald, as well as The Bob Crosby Orchestra. Read More »

2023-06-In-Transition-June-11 Some of todays featured musicians include music from sax player Paul Desmond, guitarist Boogaloo Joe Jones, as well as Jan Lundgren, and The group Weather Report.

01 Paul Desmond Live Nancy 09.4202 Paul Desmond Live Manha De Carnival 09.2203 Paul Desmond Live Wendy 07.1304 Boogaloo Joe Jones Introducing The Psychedelic Soul Jazz Guitar Of Joe Jones Games 04.2005 Boogaloo Joe Jones Introducing The Psychedelic Soul Jazz Guitar Of Joe Jones Sticks and Stones 05.0006 Boogaloo Joe Jones Introducing The Psychedelic Soul

2023-06-In-Transition-June-11 Some of todays featured musicians include music from sax player Paul Desmond, guitarist Boogaloo Joe Jones, as well as Jan Lundgren, and The group Weather Report. Read More »

2023-06-IHTSB-June-11 A very special episode featuring musicians who occasionally sang. Pianists Nat King Cole and Fats Waller, along with trumpet player Billy Butterfield are a few of the featured musicians.

IHTSB Jun 11, 2023 On today’s show we feature recordings from the 1920s through to the late 1950s. We listen to some fabulous singers and musicians, as ever, but this time with a slightly different focus. We’ll hear from musicians who sang as well as played in the band or groups. Some of our featured

2023-06-IHTSB-June-11 A very special episode featuring musicians who occasionally sang. Pianists Nat King Cole and Fats Waller, along with trumpet player Billy Butterfield are a few of the featured musicians. Read More »

2023-06-IHTSB-June-04 Some of the Featured musicians on today’s episode include pianist Fats Waller, bandleader Harry James, as well as the great vocalist Ella Fitzgerald.

IHTSB Jun 4, 2023Today’s show features recordings from 1938 to 1962, with a spotlight on singers, including some who were also major musicians of their day, such as Fats Waller and Chet Baker. Dean Martin joins us again with a delightful rendition of “It’s Easy to Remember”, and we also hear Tony Bennett with “Stranger

2023-06-IHTSB-June-04 Some of the Featured musicians on today’s episode include pianist Fats Waller, bandleader Harry James, as well as the great vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. Read More »

2023-05-In-Transition-May-28 Some of the musicians featured today include Canadian bassist Alain Caron, guitarist Grant Green, as well as bassist Sam Jones.

01 Jamie Craig Mirage – Illumination 5.0102 A/B Trio tbd featuring mike murley – out west 9.44 cancon03 Alain Caron Devil Shuffle – Le Band 6.05 cancon04 Rick Braun Indians – Night Walk 5.0305 CYN Jazz Orchestra All Things Considered – Then, Now and Again 6.0506 Grant Green Dracula – Green Is Beautiful 6.0507 Clifford

2023-05-In-Transition-May-28 Some of the musicians featured today include Canadian bassist Alain Caron, guitarist Grant Green, as well as bassist Sam Jones. Read More »

2023-05-IHTSB-May-28 Some of the featured musicians include bandleader Bob Crosby, vocalist Margaret Whiting, as well as entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.

On today’s show we listen to a mixture of singers, big bands and small jazz groups in recordings taken from the 1930s to the 1950s. Among our ladies we hear delightful pieces from Doris Day and Dolores Gray, and our gentlemen include Sammy Davis Jr and Mel Tormé. We listen to the wonderful big bands

2023-05-IHTSB-May-28 Some of the featured musicians include bandleader Bob Crosby, vocalist Margaret Whiting, as well as entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Read More »

2023-05-In-Transition-May-21 Some featured artists include guitarist Django Reinhardt, pianist McCoy Tyner, as well as sax player Art Pepper.

01 Bill King The Wake – Soul Jazz Vol. 1 There It Is! 5.4202 Django Reinhardt Viper’s Dream – Djangologie 1928-1950 3.1503 Chris Stephens and Glenn Wilson Adams Park (For Pepper} – Sadness And Soul 6.4104 Charles Bubeck Said Sunday – Without Measure 5.0405 Charles Fambrough Our Father Who Art Blakey – The Prober Angle

2023-05-In-Transition-May-21 Some featured artists include guitarist Django Reinhardt, pianist McCoy Tyner, as well as sax player Art Pepper. Read More »

2023-05-IHTSB-May-21Some of the musicians celebrating Victoria Day include bandleaders Jack Hilton and Brian Lawrence as well as The Jack Parnell Jazzmen.

This is the weekend that Canadians traditionally mark as Victoria Day, and for us it’s an opportunity to reflect on the contribution made to popular culture by those with ties to Britain. On today’s show we celebrate the British influence in the jazz and popular music culture during our time period. We listen to recordings

2023-05-IHTSB-May-21Some of the musicians celebrating Victoria Day include bandleaders Jack Hilton and Brian Lawrence as well as The Jack Parnell Jazzmen. Read More »

2023-05-In-Transition-May-14 Some of todays featured musicians include Canadians trumpet player Lina Alemano, and vocalist Kathleen Gorman, as well as vibist Terry Gibbs.

01 kathleen gorman both sides now – i can see clearly now 3.42 cancon02 Terry Gibbs yardbird suite – 92 years young 3.2403 Daniel Gassin Naima – Change of Heart 5.55 cancon04 Dan Balmer greasy kid stuff – thanksgiving 5.2305 count basie why not – fun time 3.2906 hank jones and james moody woody n

2023-05-In-Transition-May-14 Some of todays featured musicians include Canadians trumpet player Lina Alemano, and vocalist Kathleen Gorman, as well as vibist Terry Gibbs. Read More »

2023-05-IHTSB-May-14 Some of the featured artists on today’s episode include vocalists Helen Forest, Buddy Clark, as well as the great Ella Fitzgerald.

IHTSB May 14, 2023 On today’s show we’ll be listening to six songs, not once but twice or three times. We’ll hear different artists, both singers and musicians, bring us their interpretations of these wonderful songs from the pens of the day. This gives us the opportunity to enjoy the varied approaches the artists took

2023-05-IHTSB-May-14 Some of the featured artists on today’s episode include vocalists Helen Forest, Buddy Clark, as well as the great Ella Fitzgerald. Read More »

2023-10-In-Transition-October-16 Some of the featured musicians on todays episode include drummer Jack Dejohnette, trumpet player Chet Baker as well as vibist Terry Gibbs.

OCTOBER-16-202201 Larry Coryell Spaces Revisited The Dragon Gate 06.3002 Johnny Costa Classic Costa Stumbling 02.5403 Johnny Costa Flying Fingers Fine And Dandy 03.1204 Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff Crunch Time Bow Legs 06.3505 Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff Crunch Time Without A Song 04.1606 Lyle Murphy The Contemporary Records Story Blue Moon 03.0207Chet Baker Chet

2023-10-In-Transition-October-16 Some of the featured musicians on todays episode include drummer Jack Dejohnette, trumpet player Chet Baker as well as vibist Terry Gibbs. Read More »

2023-05-In-Transition-May-07 Some of todays featured musicians include trumpet player Joe Newman, vocalist Ron Gil, as well as guitarist Barney Kessel.

01 joe newman i feel like a newman 3.0702 jan neimans shivers 2.2403 gunnar neilson summertime 4.4304 lenny neihaus day by day 4.0505 nanette natal nice work if you can get it 5.3606 Von Nark Cutting Through 3.0307 shorty rogers everybody loves a lover 4.0708 jan garbarek the creek 4.0109 ron gil lotus blossom 3.3810

2023-05-In-Transition-May-07 Some of todays featured musicians include trumpet player Joe Newman, vocalist Ron Gil, as well as guitarist Barney Kessel. Read More »

2023-05-IHTSB-May-07 A celebration of the great vocalist Bing Crosby is on tap for todays episode.

Today is the first Sunday in May and it’s also the day in the year that we celebrate the birthday of a particular performer, one of the most successful, influential and loved in the popular music field, and that is of course, Bing Crosby. Bing was born May 3, 1903, and once again, we’re going

2023-05-IHTSB-May-07 A celebration of the great vocalist Bing Crosby is on tap for todays episode. Read More »

2023-04-In-Transition-April-30 Some of the featured musicians include pianist Tete Montoliu, Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson, as well as guitarist John Abercrombie.

01 artie traum hot lunch – acoustic jazz guitar 4.5202 steve rochinski go little boat – a bird in the hand 5.2503 tete montoliu blues before lunch – lunch in l.a. 7.0004 zawinul syndicate in the same boat – black water 4.4005 lee wiley down to steamboat tennessee – the complete commodore recordings 4.2906 jeanette

2023-04-In-Transition-April-30 Some of the featured musicians include pianist Tete Montoliu, Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson, as well as guitarist John Abercrombie. Read More »

2023-04-IHTSB-April-30 Some of the featured musicians include clarinetist Artie Shaw, trumpet great Jonah Jones as well as vocalist Doris Day.

IHTSB April 30, 2023 Today’s show features recordings from the 1930s through to the 1950s, in a selection of songs from the pens of the great songwriters of the time. Among our ladies we’ll hear from Mildred Bailey, Doris Day, Helen Humes, Ivie Anderson and Helen Ward. We listen as well to some of the

2023-04-IHTSB-April-30 Some of the featured musicians include clarinetist Artie Shaw, trumpet great Jonah Jones as well as vocalist Doris Day. Read More »

2023-04-In-Transition-April-23 Some of the featured musicians include keyboardist Jan Hammer, African trumpet player Hugh Masakela, as well as drummer Billy Cobham.

01 Jan Hammer Oh Yeah! Red And Orange 6.4302 Teddy Wilson Giants Of Jazz Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider 3.4603 Hugh Masakela The African Connection The Big Apple 7.5304 Takehisa Takatsuki Samba Orange Road Samba Orange Road 4.0005 Beegie Adair Great American Songbook Collection They Can’t Take That Away From Me 4.0306 Billy Cobham Spectrum

2023-04-In-Transition-April-23 Some of the featured musicians include keyboardist Jan Hammer, African trumpet player Hugh Masakela, as well as drummer Billy Cobham. Read More »

2023-04-IHTSB-April-23 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Dean Martin, Billie Holiday, as well as guitarist Al Casey.

On our show today we listen to recordings made between 1930 and 1955. We hear the delightful voices of Dean Martin and Rosemary Clooney along with the lovely tones of Sarah Vaughan and Sammy Davis Jr. In the lineup are several small jazz groups, and we celebrate today the art of George Wettling, one of

2023-04-IHTSB-April-23 Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Dean Martin, Billie Holiday, as well as guitarist Al Casey. Read More »

2009-07-In-Transition-July-12 The voice of the late Montreal broadcaster Len (Lennie) Dobin introducing the great Montreal guitarist Nelson Symonds. Charlie Biddle introduces Nelson at Biddle’s club in Montreal. Canadian guitarist Jake Langley is also featured on this episode.

2009-07-In-Transition-July-12 The voice of the late Montreal broadcaster Len (Lennie) Dobin introducing the great Montreal guitarist Nelson Symonds. Charlie Biddle introduces Nelson at Biddle’s club in Montreal. Canadian guitarist Jake Langley is also featured on this episode. Read More »

2011-01-In-Transition-January-09 On this episode I will be featuring two universal words. Hello and Goodbye. Some of the musicians featured include vibist Bobby Hutcherson, sax player Bob Mover from Montreal as well as sax great Art Pepper.

2011-01-In-Transition-January-09 On this episode I will be featuring two universal words. Hello and Goodbye. Some of the musicians featured include vibist Bobby Hutcherson, sax player Bob Mover from Montreal as well as sax great Art Pepper. Read More »

2010-12-In-Transition-December-26 Some of the featured musicians include drummer Baby Dodds, The Magnolia Jazz Band from Ottawa as well as The Grand Dominion Jazz Band from San Francisco as we celebrate the memory of CHUO broadcaster Gordon Bennett.

2010-12-In-Transition-December-26 Some of the featured musicians include drummer Baby Dodds, The Magnolia Jazz Band from Ottawa as well as The Grand Dominion Jazz Band from San Francisco as we celebrate the memory of CHUO broadcaster Gordon Bennett. Read More »

2010-12-In-Transition-December-12 Some of the featured musicians include Canadian duo pianist Joe Sealy and bassist Paul Novotny, another duo featuring Bill Evans on piano and Jim Hall on guitar. Also featured is Quebec bassist Alain Caron.

2010-12-In-Transition-December-12 Some of the featured musicians include Canadian duo pianist Joe Sealy and bassist Paul Novotny, another duo featuring Bill Evans on piano and Jim Hall on guitar. Also featured is Quebec bassist Alain Caron. Read More »

2023-04-In-Transition-April-16 Some of todays featured musicians include bandleader Anthony Brown, tenor sax great Dexter Gordon, as well as pianist Dave Brubeck.

01 Anthony Brown’s Orchestra Rhapsodies Bread and Bowie 06:2302 Dexter Gordon Complete Prestige Recordings Gingerbread Boy 12:5003 Adam Rafferty Three Souls Different Bread 07:3504 Dave Brubeck Unknown album Shortnin’ Bread 02:2905 Sandy Brown with The Brian Lemmon Trio Ensemble In The Evening Oxford George 05:0706 Sandy Brown with The Brian Lemmon Trio Ensemble In The

2023-04-In-Transition-April-16 Some of todays featured musicians include bandleader Anthony Brown, tenor sax great Dexter Gordon, as well as pianist Dave Brubeck. Read More »

2010-08-In-Transition-August-08 A very special edition of the show as we feature different versions of the standard, Just Friends. Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Russ Columbo and Frank Sinatra as well as alto sax great Phil Woods.

2010-08-In-Transition-August-08 A very special edition of the show as we feature different versions of the standard, Just Friends. Some of the featured musicians include vocalists Russ Columbo and Frank Sinatra as well as alto sax great Phil Woods. Read More »

2023-04-IHTSB-April-16 Some of todays featured musicians include bandleader Artie Shaw, sax player Benny Carter, and vocalist Buddy Clark…

Our show today features singers, orchestras and small jazz groups in recordings from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Among our jazz groups we’ll hear from the Quintette of the Hot club of France, Billy Kyle and his Big Eight as well as groups led by Bob Wilber and Mel Powell. Ambrose and his orchestra join

2023-04-IHTSB-April-16 Some of todays featured musicians include bandleader Artie Shaw, sax player Benny Carter, and vocalist Buddy Clark… Read More »

2023-04-In-Transition-April-09 Lenny Solomon, Benny Carter, Jazz Track…

01 Roy Hargrove Public Eye Lada 04.4702 Tim Garland-Northern Synfonia-Chick Corea The Mystery Monk’s Mood 05.2803 Terry Gibbs 92 Years Young Blues For Hamp 06.2704 Fabian Zone Trio Keys In Ascension Roger’s Heart 04.4805 David Boswell Bridge Of Art Bridge Of Art 06.3606 Lenny Solomon Jazz Toronto Old Man River 03.4507 L’Orchestre Sympathique Live At

2023-04-In-Transition-April-09 Lenny Solomon, Benny Carter, Jazz Track… Read More »

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IHTSB Apr 9, 2023 Our selection today features musicians and singers in recordings between 1929 and 1962. Fats Waller starts us off in his inimitable style with “You Had An Evening To Spare” from 1938. Among the lovely voices in our line up we’ll hear from Helen Forrest, Doris Day, Ethel Waters and Bobby Darin.

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IHTSB Apr 2, 2023 Our selection of recordings for today’s show features big bands from the 1930s and 1940s. These orchestras were a mainstay of the music scene during this time, bringing jazz and popular songs to listeners around the world. We hear today from the dance and jazz bands in the US and the

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2023-03-In-Transition-March-26 Quebec trumpet player Rachel Therrien is featured today.

01 Rachel Therrien Out Of A Dream-3.52 Home Inspiration02 Rachel Therrien F.E.C.-4.15 On Track03 Rachel Therrien Pensamiento-3.24 Pensamiento – Proyecto Columbia04 Rachel Therrien Just Playing-3.56 Vena05 Rachel Therrien Folks Tune-2.03 Vena06 Rachel Therrien Why Don’t You Try-4.25 Why Don’t You Try07 Rachel Therrien Tomber En Cinq-4.08 Why Don’t You Try08 Rachel Therrien Ploma-4.59 Home Inspiration09

2023-03-In-Transition-March-26 Quebec trumpet player Rachel Therrien is featured today. Read More »

2002-12-In-Transition-December-08 Some of the featured musicians on today’s episode include guitarist Jim Hall, trumpet player Jeff Beal as well as a Christmas staple in pianist Vince Guaraldi with a track from A Charlie Brown Christmas.

2002-12-In-Transition-December-08 Some of the featured musicians on today’s episode include guitarist Jim Hall, trumpet player Jeff Beal as well as a Christmas staple in pianist Vince Guaraldi with a track from A Charlie Brown Christmas. Read More »

2023-03-In-Transition-March-19 Hugh O’Connor, Ian Dogole, Jessica Williams…

1 Andreas Petterson Moose The Mooche-5.02 Duke With A Gibson2 Amina Figarova Septet Song For Gaby-5.24 Firewind3 Art Tatum Dancing In The Dark-2.58 Complete Capitol Recordings Volume 24 Arturo Sandoval Dizzy’s Atmosphere-3.52 Swingin’5 Avishai Cohen One For Mark-6.26 Live At The Blue Note6 Jackie Gleason My Ideal-2.36 Music, Martinis and Memories7 Hugh O’Connor The Night

2023-03-In-Transition-March-19 Hugh O’Connor, Ian Dogole, Jessica Williams… Read More »

2023-03-In-Transition-March-12 Teddy Charles, Sinistrio, Ranee Lee…

1 Ron Carter Willow Weep For Me-2.38 Blue and Green2 Teddy Charles Margo-4.51 Collaboration West3 Ornette Coleman Poise-4.42 This Is Our Music4 Ronnie Cuber Sudwest Funk-5.28 Cuber Libre5 Ted Curson Light Blue-3.42 Flip Top6 Harold Land Don’t Explain-4.54 West Coast Blues7 Ray Lema Pongi-3.19 Nangadeef8 Charles Lloyd El Encanto-6.42 A Night In Copenhagen9 Michel Petrucciani

2023-03-In-Transition-March-12 Teddy Charles, Sinistrio, Ranee Lee… Read More »

2023-03-In-Transition-March-05 Red Norvo, Bob Brough, Miles Davis…

1 Red Norvo Honeysuckle Rose-2.51 Giants of Jazz2 Alex Pangman Honeysuckle Rose-3.04 333 Carol Welsman Honeysuckle Rose-3.37 Swing Ladies Swing!4 Teddy Wilson Honeysuckle Rose-4.01 The Complete Verve Recordings5 Zoot Sims Honeysuckle Rose-4.02 Featuring Buddy Rich6 Randy Weston Honeysuckle Rose-6.30 Mosaic Select-0047 Cal Tjader and Mary Stallings Honeysuckle Rose-2.10 Cal Tjader Plays Mary Stallings Sings8 Bob

2023-03-In-Transition-March-05 Red Norvo, Bob Brough, Miles Davis… Read More »

2023-02-In-Transition-February-26 Curtis Fuller, Quincy Jones, Anna Williams…

1 Curtis Fuller Oatmeal Cookie-4.38 The Complete Blue Note – UA Curtis Fuller Sessions2 Curtis Fuller Down Home-4.04 The Complete Blue Note – UA Curtis Fuller Sessions3 Curtis Fuller Heart and Soul-4.51 The Complete Blue Note – UA Curtis Fuller Sessions4 Curtis Fuller Algonquin-5.02 The Complete Blue Note – UA Curtis Fuller Sessions5 Curtis Fuller

2023-02-In-Transition-February-26 Curtis Fuller, Quincy Jones, Anna Williams… Read More »

2023-02-In-Transition-February-19 Nelson Symonds, Hank Mobley, Stuff Smith…

1 Nelson Symonds Untitled Song-9.51 Live At Biddles February 24 19822 Nelson Symonds Unknown Title-7.24 Live At Biddles February 24 19823 Nelson Symonds Isn’t She Lovely-7.45 Live At Biddles February 24 19824 Hank Mobley Git-Go Blues-12.27 The Complete Blue Note Fifties Sessions5 Hank Mobley Barrel of Funk-11.21 The Complete Blue Note Fifties Sessions6 Hank Mobley

2023-02-In-Transition-February-19 Nelson Symonds, Hank Mobley, Stuff Smith… Read More »

2023-02-In-Transition-February-12 Oliver Jones, Woody Shaw, Blue Mitchell…

1 Oliver Jones Solar-4.25 The Many Moods Of Oliver Jones2 Oliver Jones You Must Believe In Spring-4.45 The Many Moods Of Oliver Jones3 Oliver Jones Emily-4.24 The Many Moods Of Oliver Jones4 Oliver Jones Alone Together-4.13 The Many Moods Of Oliver Jones5 Oliver Jones It’s Only A Paper moon-3.00 The Many Moods Of Oliver Jones6

2023-02-In-Transition-February-12 Oliver Jones, Woody Shaw, Blue Mitchell… Read More »

2023-02-In-Transition-February-05 Oscar Peterson, Charles Tolliver, Tony Williams, Johnny Hodges

I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Black History Month than feature these four legends of jazz. 1 Oscar Peterson Anything Goes The Complete Clef-Mercury Studio Recordings Of The Oscar Peterson Trio (1951-53)2 Oscar Peterson Cheek To Cheek The Complete Clef-Mercury Studio Recordings Of The Oscar Peterson Trio (1951-53)3 Oscar Peterson I

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2022-10-In-Transition-October-16 Roy Hargrove, Johnny Costa, Chet Baker…

A great episode today featuring guitarist Larry Coryell, the flying fingers of pianist Johnny Costa, trumpet player Roy Hargrove, the great duo, Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff and that’s just for starters! OCTOBER-16-202201 Larry Coryell Spaces Revisited The Dragon Gate 06.3002 Johnny Costa Classic Costa Stumbling 02.5403 Johnny Costa Flying Fingers Fine And Dandy 03.1204

2022-10-In-Transition-October-16 Roy Hargrove, Johnny Costa, Chet Baker… Read More »

2023-01-InTransition-January-15 Johnny Coles, Elvin Jones, Jan Allan…

A great selection of jazz on today’s episode. Music from drummer Elvin Jones, Swedish trumpet player Jan Allan, Canadian guitarist Lorne Lofsky as well as 18 other selections… 01 The Three Sounds Shortnin’ Bread Beautiful Friendship02 Elvin Jones We’ll Be Together Again The Ultimate03 The Johnny Coles Quartet Pretty Strange The Warm Sound04 The Eddie

2023-01-InTransition-January-15 Johnny Coles, Elvin Jones, Jan Allan… Read More »

2022-12-In-Transition-December-25 Vince Guaraldi, Cannonball Adderly, Oscar Peterson…

It’s that time of year again where I settle into some great Christmas music. To each and every one of you a VERY MERRY Christmas and Happy Holidays!! December 25 20221 Vince Guaraldi My Little Drum A Charlie Brown Christmas2 Vince Guaraldi The Christmas Song A Charlie Brown Christmas3 Vince Guaraldi Christmas Is Coming A

2022-12-In-Transition-December-25 Vince Guaraldi, Cannonball Adderly, Oscar Peterson… Read More »

2013-12-In-Transition-December-29 Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Wheeler, Kermit Ruffins…

1 Guido Basso & Dave Turner Dedications Heath’s Row 07:352 Chase Sanborn Good To The Last Bop Duet 07:063 Kermit Ruffins Throwback What Is New Orleans Part 2 06:024 Freddie Hubbard Blue Spirits The Melting Pot 07:375 Cuong Vu Vu-tet Just A Memory 07:036 Kenny Wheeler Angel Song Angel Song 07:377 Red Rodney’s Be-Boppers The

2013-12-In-Transition-December-29 Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Wheeler, Kermit Ruffins… Read More »

2013-12-In-Transition-December-22 Brian Setzer, Connie Evingson, Bruno Hubert Trio…

1 Benny Green Blues Christmas Silent Night 02:512 Brian Setzer Orchestra Boogie Woogie Christmas O Holy Night 04:493 Bruno Hubert Trio and B3 Kings A Cellar Live Christmas Little Drummer Boy 04:074 Bruno Hubert Trio and B3 Kings A Cellar Live Christmas I Saw Three Ships 03:365 Chris Botti December Winter Wonderland 03:096 Connie Evingson

2013-12-In-Transition-December-22 Brian Setzer, Connie Evingson, Bruno Hubert Trio… Read More »

2013-12-In-Transition-December-15 Danny Barker, Oscar Peterson, Sidney Bechet…

1 Dr. John Jazz To The World Il Est Ne, Le Devin Efant 03:002 Preservation Hall Jazz Band 50th Anniversary Edition St. James Infirmary 03:163 Oscar Peterson An Oscar Peterson Christmas Let It Snow 03:444 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Jelly Milenburg Joys 05:315 Oscar Peterson An Oscar Peterson Christmas God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

2013-12-In-Transition-December-15 Danny Barker, Oscar Peterson, Sidney Bechet… Read More »

2013-12-In-Transition-December-08 Aaron Davis, Booker Ervin, Don Shirley…

1 Brandi Disterheft Gratitude Blues For Nelson Mandela 07:472 Don Shirley Water Boy Freedom 03:103 Booker Erwin The Freedom Book A Day To Mourn 09:334 Richard Bona and Michael Brecker Jazziz April 2002 Redemption Song 04:565 Charlie Haden Dreamkeeper Anthem of the African National Congress 10:356 Aaron Davis Nouvelle Afrique Mandela 07:317 Sonny Rollins Freedom

2013-12-In-Transition-December-08 Aaron Davis, Booker Ervin, Don Shirley… Read More »

2013-12-In-Transition-December-01 Ron Carter, Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny, Dave Bartholomew…

1 Ron Carter Piccolo Blue Monk 06:122 Ron Carter Piccolo Little Waltz 08:103 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Double Entendre Some Other Blues 04:164 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny Dual Vision You Stepped Out Of A Dream 05:085 Dave Bartholomew 1947-1950 Stardust 02:366 Dave Bartholomew 1947-1950 High Society Blues 02:457 Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny

2013-12-In-Transition-December-01 Ron Carter, Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny, Dave Bartholomew… Read More »

2013-11-In-Transition-November-10 Efra Etoroma Jr., Simon Fisk, Lennie Tristano…

1 Jean-Simon Maurin Trio Rhythm With A Pinch Of Something Another Fall 03:502 John Funkhouser Trio Time Dyin’ Nation 03:173 Mike Janzen Trio Try To Remember If I Only Had A Brain 03:314 Efa Etoroma Jr. Trio Before And After Good News 03:285 Chris Hodgkins Trio Present Continous Sweet Cakes 02:506 Simon Fisk Trio Unless

2013-11-In-Transition-November-10 Efra Etoroma Jr., Simon Fisk, Lennie Tristano… Read More »

2013-11-In-Transition-November-03 Art Pepper, The Bad Plus, Billy Harper…

1 Bessie Smith Chronological Classics 1928-1929 Poor Man’s Blues 03:262 Booker Ervin The Freedom Book Cry Me Not 04:533 AIM Toronto Orchestra Year Of The Boar Fields 07:114 Sultans Of String Symphony! A Place To Call Home 04:015 The Art Pepper Quintet The Complete Galaxy Recordings Straight Life 04:116 The Bad Plus Jazziz February 2003

2013-11-In-Transition-November-03 Art Pepper, The Bad Plus, Billy Harper… Read More »

2013-10-In-Transition-October-27 Simon Fisk, Billy Bang, Denny Christianson Big Band…

1 Jeff Oster Jazziz Collections Violets 05:192 Don Thompson Quartet Ask Me Later You Are The Song 08:273 Kenny Wheeler Double Double You Foxy Trot 14:094 Pat Metheny 80/81 Every Day I Thank You 13:215 Simon Fisk Trainwrecks Something Of All 14:336 Don Berner Invades Calgary – Live At The Beatniq Gabriel’s Horns 13:527 Billy

2013-10-In-Transition-October-27 Simon Fisk, Billy Bang, Denny Christianson Big Band… Read More »

2013-10-In-Transition-October-20 Elek Bacsik, Kirk MacDonald, Hugh Fraser…

1 Elek Bacsik Jazz Guitarist Willow Weep For Me 04:242 Ernie Watts Jazziz Fall 2010 Tributary 08:033 Denny Christianson Big Band More Pepper Captain Perfect 06:264 Dizzy Gillespie The Verve Phillips Small Group Sessions Walk On The Wild Side 07:175 Ed Bickert Trio Portraits In Jazz Round Midnight 08:116 Javon Jackson Jazziz October 1996 Assessment

2013-10-In-Transition-October-20 Elek Bacsik, Kirk MacDonald, Hugh Fraser… Read More »

2013-10-In-Transition-October-06 John Fedchock, Al Henderson, E.S.T….

1 John Fedchock Jazziz April 2003 Carribean Fire Dance2 Jacky Terrasson Jazziz Summer 2010 Carry Me Away3 Gerry Hebert The Beat Niq Sessions Volume 2: Constructive Interference Changes4 Francois Bourassa Reflet 1 Chanson Populaire No. 45 Arturo Sandoval Jazziz June 1998 Tito6 Stefan Shultz Quartet Jazziz February 2000 Baby Dinosaur Blues7 Al Henderson Regeneration On

2013-10-In-Transition-October-06 John Fedchock, Al Henderson, E.S.T…. Read More »

2013-09-In-Transition-September-29 Lester Young, Hugh O’Connor, Patricia Barber…

1 Bradley Leighton Jazziz June 2005 Easy Morning 05:212 Lester Young Complete Keynote Recordings Afternoon Of A Basie-Ite 03:123 Elizabeth Shepherd Heavy Falls The Night Heavy Falls The Night 04:194 Mike Janzen Try To Remember Oh What A Beautiful Morning 05:295 Pat Metheny Jazziz March 2002 Afternoon 04:466 Hugh O’Connor For The First Time The

2013-09-In-Transition-September-29 Lester Young, Hugh O’Connor, Patricia Barber… Read More »

2013-09-In-Transition-September-22 Kevin Dean, Darol Anger, George Benson…

1 Kevin Dean Moments Musicaux Camille Claudel 10:382 Marc Belanger Les Cordes En Liberte Pot Pourri Quebecois 04:593 Gil Melle Primitive Modern Ballet Time 07:484 John Abercrombie Night Look Around 09:485 Darol Anger And Barbara Higbie Tideline Tideline 06:236 Bill Baron Variations Swingin In Bushnell Park 10:147 Tim Berne Songs And Rituals In Real Time

2013-09-In-Transition-September-22 Kevin Dean, Darol Anger, George Benson… Read More »

2013-09-In-Transition-September-15 Art Blakey, Sultans Of String, John Coltrane…

1 John Coltrane Jazziz February 2001 After The Rain 04:112 Art Blakey Kyoto Never Never Land 05:493 Sultans Of String Symphony! Josie 06:114 Joel Frahm Jazziz August 1999 Elroy Sparta 05:505 Sultans Of String Symphony! Luna 06:456 Joen Stein Bing Bang Boom! Menina 04:267 Sultans Of String Symphony! Montiès Revenge 05:028 Art Blakey Kyoto Kyoto

2013-09-In-Transition-September-15 Art Blakey, Sultans Of String, John Coltrane… Read More »

2013-09-In-Transition-September-08 Jeri Brown, Denise King, Cheryl Hodge…

1 Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Jazziz September 1996 Frame For The Blues 10:022 Denise King Fever Autumn Leaves 03:033 Charlie Biddle and Oliver Jones Live at Biddle’s Jazz Club 1982 Honeysuckle Rose 07:304 Cheryl Hodge Indigo Far 05:275 Denise KIng Simply Mellow Never Let Me Go 07:416 Jeri Brown A Timeless Place Old Orleans 05:037

2013-09-In-Transition-September-08 Jeri Brown, Denise King, Cheryl Hodge… Read More »

2013-09-In-Transition-September-01 Mike Janzen, Ron Kobayashi, Kathleen Gorman…

1 A/B Trio Take No Prisoners Tranquility 06:232 Aaron Koppel Quartet Jazziz Summer 2013 Falling Together 07:473 Michael McLennan Sing In The Muse Good As Golson 07:184 Mike Janzen Trio Try To Remember Maybe 05:495 Ron Kobayashi Jazziz September 2002 McCoy’s Diner 06:526 Vassil Petrov Jazz Trio I’ve Got You Under My Skin 02:517 Charlie

2013-09-In-Transition-September-01 Mike Janzen, Ron Kobayashi, Kathleen Gorman… Read More »

2013-08-In-Transition-August-25 Leora Cache, Chris Davis, Fred Simon…

1 Al Daniels Jazziz April 1997 Jazzed Cats 04:362 Fred Simon Jazziz Spring 2010 Since Forever 06:293 Chris Davis Baile Bonita West 42nd Street 04:274 Richard Bona & Michael Brecker Jazziz April 2002 Redemption Song 04:565 Leora Cache Another Side Now The Gallery 05:236 Michael Herring’s Vertigo Dark Materials Dark Materials 06:577 Jane Bunnett &

2013-08-In-Transition-August-25 Leora Cache, Chris Davis, Fred Simon… Read More »

2013-08-In-Transition-August-18 Kirk Lightsey, Acoustic Mania, The LA 4…

1 Aaron Irwin Into The Light In The ’90’s 06:572 Krysztof Scieranski Trio No Radio No Radio 05:023 Kirk Lightsey Lightsey 1 Moon Ra 08:504 Kurt Rosenwinkle The Enemies Of Energy Cubism 05:475 Mike Mainieri Wanderlust Flying Colours 04:346 Gary Sivils You Must Believe In Music Old Country 04:097 Sumer Quartet 3D Cinco 06:408 Acoustic

2013-08-In-Transition-August-18 Kirk Lightsey, Acoustic Mania, The LA 4… Read More »

2013-08-In-Transition-August-04 Alex Bugnon, Alain Caron, Campbell Ryga…

1 Alex Bugnon Jazziz November 2003 Lonely Nights 04:442 Miles Davis Aura Indigo 06:013 Alain Caron Le Band Lower East Side 07:154 The Arboreal Quartet The Arboreal Quartet Dang 07:375 Pat Metheny & Brad Mehldau Jazziz August 2007 A Night Away 07:556 Miles Davis Beautiful Ballads And Love Songs Stella By Starlight 04:467 Campbell Ryga

2013-08-In-Transition-August-04 Alex Bugnon, Alain Caron, Campbell Ryga… Read More »

2013-07-In-Transition-July-28 Dick Maloney, Donna Greenberg, Charlie Haden…

1 Steve Laury Jazziz May 1997 The Moon Beneath The Clouds 05:382 Charlie Haden Jazziz April 2001 Moonlight 05:383 Bill King Jump Shout Rock Da House Riding In The Moonlight 05:494 Jeannie Tanner Jazziz September 2006 Full Moon Madness 04:455 Donna Greenberg Song In The Wind Let’s Sing To The Moon 04:486 Dick Maloney Beautiful

2013-07-In-Transition-July-28 Dick Maloney, Donna Greenberg, Charlie Haden… Read More »

2013-07-In-Transition-July-21 Maxine Willan, Jeri Brown, Sonny Rollins…

1 Johnny Smith Complete Roost Small Group Sessions Stars Fell On Alabama 03:052 Fred Hersch Jazziz April 2003 Endless Stars 08:443 Sonny Rollins Jazziz March 2007 Stairway To The Stars 05:124 Grand Dominion Jazz Band Bright Star Blues Bright Star Blues 05:355 Lucas Sader Project Apollo Tribute To Miles Davis Quintet Stella By Starlight 10:346

2013-07-In-Transition-July-21 Maxine Willan, Jeri Brown, Sonny Rollins… Read More »

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