In JazzNotJazz, we create a unique mixtape from 100 years of Jazz recordings, combined with relevant, or sometimes not-so-relevant facts. The focus of this program is The Soul of Jazz, so we will most definitely deviate to associated genres. We also have some infrequently recurring segments such as “De Niet Platgespeelde Standard” (The Unplayed Standard), “Ellington Train Songs,” “Jazz Cameos,” and “More is Better.”
In this episode, we will spotlight Welsh bassist Pino Palladino twice. The miraculous return of Billy Valentine! John Carisi with his orchestra on an album under the name of the Gil Evans Orchestra?! And at least twice we will emphasize the second and third words of the program title. Four Tet and John Mayer? ‘The musician’s musician’ with a stunning rendition of one of our favorite compositions. Oscar Peterson in exactly the right form and mood. And an innovative top album from 2023. We will also highlight what might be the most beautiful name ‘name-wise’ in jazz history.
Track 01: Sonny Rollins, Grand Street
Track 02: Bill Cunliffe, Stolen Moments
Track 03: Billy Valentine, Lady Day And John Coltrane
Track 04: Four Tet, Loved
Track 05: Marthaniel Roberts, Deep In The Shed
Track 06: Zoot Sims & Al Cohn, Improvisation For Unaccomponied Saxophones
Track 07: The Gil Evans Orchestra, Moon Taj
Track 08: Ambrose Akinmusire, Weighted Corners
Track 09: John Mayer, Vultures
Track 10: Oscar Peterson Trio, Whisper Not
Track 11: Freddie Hubbard, The Love Connection
