Tuesday, August 24, 2010

New Show, Jazz A Love Affair 43, parts 1 &2.


Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/and here is the play list for show 43.
Part 1,
Johnny Griffin - The Cat, 1991, The Cat.
Hot House - I Love Paris, 2008, Cuban Tribute To Charlie Parker.
Paul Desmond - Indian Summer, 1974, Skylark.
Diana Krall - Isn't It A Lovely Day, 2006, From This Moment On.
Tony Kofi Quartet - Inner Truth, 2008, The Silent Truth.
Randy Weston - Blues For Five Reasons, 1994, Marrakech.
Charles McPherson - Spring Is Here, 2006, Live At The Celler.
Part 2,
Roger Beaujolais Quintet - Lennies Legacy, 2005, Sentimental.
Stan Tracey - Under Milkwood, 1965, Jazz Suite.
Nnenna Freelon - Tears Of the Clown, 2003, Live.
Hank Mobley - A Baptiste Beat, 1960, Roll Call.
Rufus Read Trio - The Crying Blues, 2010, Out Front.
Malachi Thompson - Croquet Ballet, 1992, Jaz Life.
James Carter Organ Trio - Out Of Nowhere, 2004, Out Of Nowhere.
Cheers Ray.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

A New Podcast, Jazz A Love Affair 42.

Here is the new show "Jazz A Love Affair 42" play list, link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Matt Crisuolo - Parakeet Lovesong, 2005, Lotus Blossom.
Oscar Peterson/Freddie Hubbard - Tippin, 1982, Face To Face.
Shez Raja Collective - Soho, 2010, Mystic Radikal.
Janise Siegel - Small Day Tomorrow, 1987, At Home.
John Coates Jr - Our Love Is Here To Stay, 1982, Pocono Friends.
Dizzy Reece - Blues In Trinity, 1958, Blues In Trinity.
Pat Crumly - Weaver Of Dreams, 1998, Ronnie Remembered.
Part 2,
Brubeck/Mulligan/Desmond - Take 5, 1973, We're All Together Again For The First Time.
Harold Land - Daisy Forever, 1982, Xocia's.
Alan Barnes - 2 degrees East 3 degrees West, 2001, Manhatton.
The Mucho Leviev Quartet - Make A List Make A Wish, 1980, Blues For The Fisherman.
Cheers Ray

Friday, August 13, 2010

Jazz A Love Affair 41, The Gospel According To The Rep.


Here is the play list for the new show, which I have subtitled "The Gospel According To The Rep". All the tracks are jazz with a spiritual or Gospel influence. Anyway that is the theme for this show. The Link, http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Mingus Dynasty - Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 2005, I Am Three.
Roland Kirk - Old Rugged Cross, 1972, The Blackness.
Nina Simone - Why, 1967, Released.
Louis Armstrong/Leon Thomas - The Creator Has A Master Plan, 1970, Leon Thomas.
Carla Bley/Gary Valente - The Lord Is Listening To Ya Hallelujah, 1982, Live.
Carla Cook - Hold To Gods Unchanging Hand, 1999, Its About Love.
Monty Alexander Trio - Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus, 1990, The River.
Eric Gale - Oh Mary Don't You Weep, 1977, Multiplication.
Part 2,
Tim Garlands Dean St Underground Orch - I Wish I Knew What It Was To Be Free, 2002. Soho Story.
Jon Hendricks - Come Sunday, 1970, Live.
Slide Hampton Octet - Sister Sadie, 1960, Sister Sadie.
Count Basie Trio - Blues In Church, 1974, For The First Time. Basie on Organ.
Lizz Wright - Walk With Me Lord, 2003, Salt.
Ramsey Lewis Trio - Wade In The Water, 2004, Time Flies.
John Coltrane - Dear Lord, 1981, The Collection Vol 2.
Lalo Schifrin/Tom Scott - Glory Glory Hallelujah, 1998, Jazz Mass.
Cheers Ray.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Andy's Jazz Show #27
























Just around the corner - Herbie Hancock
Can't hide love - Deep blue organ trio
Sky islands / Out of the blue - Caldera
The man with the horn - Richie Cole
Mas que nada / Black coffee - Ella Fitzgerald
All blues - Grant Geissman
Chameleon / The quest - Azymuth
Movin in - Anke Helfrich Trio
Work song - Canonball Adderley
Sauls afar - Cornelius Bumpus
Chillin' at da grill - Sean Jones
Feelings - Chops Horns
Is you is? - Wayne Escoffery

I really enjoyed putting this show together,a good mix of styles and sounds.Once again download link by e-mail request.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Jazz A Love Affair 40,


We have tributes to Cannonball Adderley by various musicians, some new releases and some solid jazz tracks, in all nearly two hours of great jazz. the link is http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

and the play blist is,

Part 1,
Fabien Mary - Sweet And Lovely, Sep 2010, Quartet+One.
Chris Steward - Work Song, 2005, Phoenix.
Antonio Hart - Cannonball, 1993, For Cannonball And Woody.
Louis Hayes Cannonball Legacy Band - Sack Of Woe, 2006, Maximum Firepower.
Nils Landgren Blue Funk - Walk Tall, 1996, Paint It Blue.
Nat Adderley Quintet - Autumn Leaves, 1990, We Remember Cannon.
Part 2,
Queen Latifah - Mercy Mercy Mercy, 2004, Dana Owens.
Alfredo Rodriguez - Cu-Bop, 2010, Sound Of Space.
Juhdni Aaltonen Quartet - Shimmer Of Fallen Stars, 2010, Conclusions.
Paul Towndrow - Crook Sludge, 2007, Six By Six.
The Tipton's Sax Quartet - The Shop Of Wild Dreams, 2008, Laws Of Motion.
Phil Ranelin - Freddies Groove, 2004, Inspiration.
Lester Bowies New York Organ Ensemble - Funky-T, 1991, Funky-T Cool-T.
Cheers Ray

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Andy's Jazz Show #26




Show 26

Without a song - Freddie Hubbard
Unit 7/Saturday Night - Bobby Broom
Typical Ted - Ted Curson
Club 880 - Steve Davis
Hi Heeled Sneakers - Mel Rhyne
Jimmy Smith goes to Washington - Organissimo
Willow weep for me - Stanley Turrentine & The 3 Sounds
Body Talk - George Benson
Shabadop - The Les Hooper Big Band
Chimes/Amalgam - The Dudley Moore Trio
Summer Song - Grover Washington Jr
Storm Approaching - Tom Harrell
September 1979 - Bill Barron
I'll remember April - Eric Reed & Cyrus Chestnut

Well if you don't like this selection you are on the wrong planet!
Quality right from the start with a recently issued Freddie Hubbard live performance,a double from Bobby Broom with over 20 years between recordings.Stan T closes the first half with a great version of Willow weep for me.Dudley Moore has a nice double,I include one of my favourite Grover Washington Jr tracks and finish with music from Eric Reed and Cyrus Chestnut,the album is worth buying (available on E-Music).As usual download links by e-mail request.

Monday, July 26, 2010

New Show, Jazz A Love affair 39.


Here is the new podcast, some of which is about the artists at Marlborough Jazz Festival, the rest is just great jazz for you to enjoy. Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

and here is the play list,


part 1,
NYJO - Tenor Each Way, 1997, Live Portraits & Tribute.
Partikel - D To The G, 2010, Partikel.
Verona Chard - The King Must Die, 2010, Fever.
Lennie Tristano/Lee Konitz - Lennie-Bird, 1962, Lennie Tristano.
Digby Fairweather/Fred Hunt - At Sundown, 1979, Havin Fun.
Shez Raja Collective - Mystic Radikal, 2010, Mystic Radikal.
Clifford Brown - A Night In Tunisia, 1956, Beginning And End.
Part 2,
The Linley Weit Quartet - Afro Blue, 2009, Desires.
David Schumacher - Skleena's Dog, 1995, Every Corner.
Curtis Fuller Quintet - Autumn Leaves, 1961, South American Cooking.
Carla Cook - The Way You Look Tonight, 1999, It's All About Love.
Dmitry Baevsky - Day In Day Out, 2010, Some Other Spring.
Elliott Caine Quintet - Peace And Love, 2006, Blues From Mars.
Deep Blue Organ Trio - Willow Weep For Me, 2004, Deep Blue Bruise.

Cheers Ray.