Now & Then 6, parts 1-2.

On holiday so posting a couple of old shows, first Now & Then 6. Here is your link thejazzrep.podomatic.com 

Part 1.

Strayhorn Quartet - Soulito, 2014, One Drop Love Chant.

Charlie Apiceila - Tke Selma March, 2014, Big Boss.

Molly Johnson - Do Nothing Till You Hear, 2014, BVecause Of Billy.

Bob Mintzer Big Band - Runforyourlife, 2006, Old School New Lessons.

Sonny Criss - Steves Blues, 1967, This Is Criss.

Nir Felder Ernest/Protector, 2014, Golden Age.

Barbara Weens - That Lucky Old Sun, 2014, Detour Ahead.

Alec & John Dankworth - All Things, 1995, Rhythm Changes.

Part 2,

Phil Woods/Lew Tabackan - Sittin Here, 1998, Phil & Lew.

Jim Mullen Organ Trio - You Go To My Head, 2003, 11x3.

Kurt Elling - I Like The Sunrise, 2007, Nightgrooves.

Clarke/Bolans Big Band - New Box, 1969, Paris Jazz Concert.

Vincent Herring - Elation, 2013, Uptown Dhuffle.

Bill Frisell - Bryants Boogie, 2014, The Space Age.

Rene Marie - I Only Have Eyes, 2001, Vertigo.

Oliver Nelson - Stolen Moments, 1972, Swiss Suite.

Return to the Blogosphere!

I can't thank Ray enough for keeping this blog alive in my absence. No excuses from me apart from the usual work and other life commitments but hopefully I will resume posting on a regular basis.

                                         Rest In Peace

Here are the last 4 shows "Groove Merchant" on All Jazz Radio





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Show 29 2 parts
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1. Comin' Home Baby - Eric Kloss from First Class Kloss
2. Forecast - Eric Gale from Forecast
3. Have You Ever Had The Blues - Grant Green from Blues For Lou
4. Blues For Jay McShann - Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham
5. Capricorn - Miles Davis from Water Babies
6. North Beach - George Duke from Faces In Reflection
7. I Want You For Myself - George Duke from Master Of The Game
8. Five For Elvin - Caribbean Jazz Project from Afro Bop Alliance
9. Stolen Moments - Caribbean Jazz Project from Afro Bop Alliance
10. Little Ghetto Boy - Charles Kynard from Woga
11. Hot Sauce - Charles Kynard from Woga
12. Cherokee - Joey DeFrancesco from The Authorised Bootleg
13. Gringo The Rushes Oh! - Kevin Clark from Zahara
14. Deja Vu - Paulinho Da Costa Promo 12" Single
15. That's The Way Of The World - Martin Taylor
16. My Favourite Things - John McLaughlin,Joey DeFrancesco & Elvin Jones from Love In Antibes.
17. The Thrill Is Gone - BB King from Live with Pat Metheny & Dave Brubeck
18. Paying The Cost To Be The Boss - BB King from Live with Pat Metheny & Dave Brubeck

Show 30 2 parts
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1. Stoned Out Of My Mind - Reuben Wilson from Got To Get Your Own
2. Hot Apple - The Warriors from Behind The Mask
3. Destination - The Warriors from Behind The Mask
4. Drive - The Warriors from Behind The Mask
5. Soul Sound System - Wayne Henderson from The Freedom Sounds
6. Systems Blue - Steve Davis from Systems Blue
7. Speak Low - Steve Davis from Systems Blue
8. Pick Up The Pieces - Willis Jackson from The Way We Were
9. Bumpin' On Young Street - Young-Holt Unlimited from Oh Girl
10. Hill Street Blues - Rodney Franklin from Rodney Franklin
11. I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun - The Decoders Promo Single
12. Always There - Side Effect from What You Need
13. Keep That Same Old Feeling - Side Effect from What You Need
14. Vibrations - Rodney Franklin from Endless Flight
15. Three Little Words/Sir Duke - Bria Skonberg from Into Your Own
16. Coffee Brown/Olive Green - Billy Cobham's Culturemix from Colours
17. Feel Like Making Love - Bob James from One
18. Nada Mas - Mongo Santamaria from A La Carte
19. The Electric Boogaloo Song - Cedar Walton from The Electric Boogaloo Song
20. The Cat From Katmandu - Passport from 2nd Passport
21. Sugar - Bobbi Humphrey from Electric Blue

Show 31 2 parts
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1. The Groove - Rodney Franklin from You'll Never Know
2. La Place St - Dave Stryker from Messin' With Mr T
3. Pieces Of Dreams - Dave Stryker from Messin' With Mr T
4. Losing You - Johnny Hammond Smith from Don't Let The System Get You
5. Never Can Say Goodbye - Grant Green from Visions
6. The Creator Has A Master Plan - Norman Connors from You Are My Starship
7. You And The Night And Music - Denzal Sinclaire from Denzal Sinclaire
8. The Wind & I - George Benson from In Flight
9. Deva Samba - Jeff Lorber Fusion from The Jeff Lorber Fusion
10. Dig On It - Jimmy McGriff from Soul Sugar
11. Black Joke - Casiopea from Casiopea
12. Fusion Juice - Jeff Lorber Fusion from Wizard Island
13. City - Jeff Lorber Fusion from Wizard Island
14. Wizard Island - Jeff Lorber Fusion from Wizard Island
15. Quincy Convince Me - Licks & Brains from The Road
16. Got To Get Your Own - Reuben Wilson from Got To Get Your Own
17. Tight Money - Reuben Wilson from Got To Get Your Own
18. Blue Bossa - Milt Jackson from Live In Japan
19. The Emperor - Donald Byrd from Ethiopian Knights
20. Caravan - Mark De Clive-Lowe from Take The Space Trane
21. Outside Looking In - Hank Crawford fromOutside Looking In
22. Westchester Lady - Bob James from 3

Show 32 2 parts
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1. West End Dancer - Jay Hoggard from Days Like These
2. Little B's Poem - Bobby Hutcherson from Somewhere In The Night
3. Take The Coltrane - Bobby Hutcherson from Somewhere In The Night
4. Work Song - Gregory Porter from Be Good
5. Caravan - Barbara Dennerlein from "Live" On Tour
6. 500 Miles High - Joe Henderson from Live In Japan
7. Whatever Lola Wants - Baby Face Willette from Face To Face
8. Brazilian Love Affair - Stanley Clarke (Promo)
9. Summertime/The Ghetto - Johnny Hammond from Higher Ground
10. Telepathy - Yosuke Onuma from Nu Jazz
11. Coffee Please - Yosuke Onuma from Nu Jazz
12. Fire Street - Yosuke Onuma from Nu Jazz
13. Do It To It - Jimmy Owens from Jimmy Owens
14. Footprints - Conrad Herwig from The Latin Side Of Wayne Shorter
15. Mysterious Maiden - Wayne Henderson from Living On A Dream

Now & Then 36, parts 1 & 2.

Here is the play list for Now & Then 36. This show new and recent releases also some birthday tracks, and here is your link thejazzrep.podomatic.com

Part 1,

Steve Gadd - Oh Yeahy, 2015, 70 strong.

Ron Westray/Thomas Heflin - One Hand Clap, 2012, Live From Austin.

Kevin Mahogany - The Nearness Of You, 2015, The Vienna Affair.

Geri Allen - Gabriel's Royal Blue Reals, 1995, The Gathering.

Dmitri Matheny - Sagebush Rebellion, 2014, Sagebush Rebellion.

Marcus Roberts - The Entertainer, 1998, The Joy Of Joplin.

Kama Ruby - Embraceable You, 2015, Rock Dreams Of Jazz.

Kenny Barron - Rhythm-a-ning, 1998, The Artistry Of.

Part 2,

Aldo Salvient - El Reto, 2015, Da Capo.

Angela King - Close Your Eyes, 2012, I Told You So.

Dan Brubeck Quartet - Blue Rondo A La Turk, 2015, Live From The Cellar.

Ke3vin Stout/Brian Booth - Hoodoo Voodoo, 2015, Color Country.

Wild Gard - Feeling Good, 2015, Organic Riot.

Monty Alexander - Satin Doll, 1977, Live At Montreux.

Kenny Drew Jr - Straight Jacket, 1996, Crystal River.

Bernard Purdie - Moanin, 1996, Soul To Jazz

Now & Then 35, parts 1 & 2.

Here is the  play list for Now & Then 35. This show is all birthdays and there is plenty to celebrate. Here is your link thejazzrep.podomatic.com

Part 1,

Nick Finzer - The Ramp, 2012, Exposition.

Tom Scott - Close View, 2006, Bebop United.

Dee Dee Bridgewater - Come Sunday, 2015, Dee Dees Feathers.

The Wrong Object - Scarlet Mine, 2007, Platform one.

Phil Ranelin - One For Johnson, 2011, Perseverance.

Greg Abate - Nica's Dream, 1993, Straight Ahead.

Dakota Staton - Moonglow, 1972, Let Me Off Uptown.

Michael Garrrick Quintet - October Woman, 1965, October Woman.

Part 2,

Gus Spenos Quartet - A Bun Dance, 2009, Swingin' High. WG 

Ian Shaw - Small Day Tomorrow, 2013, A Ghost In Every Bar.

Christian McBride - Gang Gang, 2013, People Music.

Ian Shaw - Time And Tima Again, 1996, Thje Echo Of A Song.

Louis Hayes Sextet - Run Before The Sun, 1990, The Crawl.

Ian Shaw - Since I Fell For You, 2011, Abbey Road Sessions.

Charles Earland - Letha, 1970, Black Drops.

Oliver Nelson - Stolen Moments, 1972, Swiss Suite

Now & Then 34, parts 1 & 2.

Here is the play list for Now & Then 34. It was Creed Taylors birthday on 13/5/29, he produced many a fine album including those on kis own label CTI in the mid seventies. So today's show will celebrate Creed Taylor and the label CTI. Here is your link thejazzrep.podomatic.com

Part 1,

Wes Montgomery - Willow Weep For Me, 1965, Smokin' At The Half Note.

Art Farmer - Crawl Space, 1977, Crawl Space.

Idris Muhammed - Sudan, 1976, House Of The Rising Sun.

Hubert Laws - Faradole, 1975, The San Francisco Concert.

Stanley Turrentine - Sugar, 1971, Sugar.Part 2,

Jim Hall - Youkali, 1992, Youkali.

George Benson/Joe Farrell - Old Devil Moon, 1977, Benson And Farrell.

Hank Crawford - Love Won't Let Me Wait, 1975, Kudu

Freddie Hubbard - Red Clay, 1971, Red Clay.

Jeremy Steig - Firefly, 1977, Firefly.

Now & Then 33, parts 1 & 2.

This is a great show, all birthdays and a second half Carla Bley Special. Here is your link thejazzrep.podomatic.com

Part 1,

Virginia Mayhew - Blue Green & Brown, 1997, Nini Green. Thad Jones/Mel Lewis - Don't Get Sassy, 1967, Live At The Village Vanguaed.

Cris Barber - East Of The Sun, 2005, Comes Love.

Dick Morrissey - Clouds, 1986, Souliloquy.

Mike Kaplan Nonet - Orange Circle Funk, 2000, How's Thet.

Clare Teal - I Jusr Wanna Make Love To You, 2004, Don't Talk.

Red Garland - He's A Real Gone Guy, 1960, Red In Bluesville.

Gerry Wiggins - Without A Song, 1961, Wiggin Out.

Part 2,

Carla Bley - The Lord Is Listening To Ya, 1982, Live.

Carla Bley - Song Sung Long, 1986, Live.

Caela Bley - All Fall Down, 1991, the Very Big Caela Bley Band.

Tania Maria - Ghiclete Com Banan, 1981, Happiness.

Carla Bley Big Band - Exaltation/Religious Experience, 1996, Goes To Church.

Carla Bley Big Band - Los Cocineros, 2003, Looking For America

Now & Then 32, parts 1 & 2.

Here is the play list for "Now & Then 32" quite a few new releases and some great classics. Here is your link thejazzrep.podomatic.com

Part 1,

Dave Stryker - La Place Street, 2015, Messin' With Mr T.

Ron Carter - Golden Striker, 2012, San Sebatian.

Rachel Caswell - Feelin' Groovy, 2015, All I Know.

Tom Green Septet - Skylark, 2015, Skyline.

Tom Tallistch - Travel Companion, 2012, Heads Or Tails..

Joe Harriott/Pat Smythe - Abstract Doodle, 1968, Poetrait.

Tina May - I Wish I Knew, 2015, My Kinda Love.

Maynard Ferguson - Crusin For A Bluesin, 1992, Footpath Cafe.

Part 2,

Doug Rosenberg - Mato Grosso, 2014, Better Than TV.

Johnny Griffin - Billies Bounce, 1979, Birds & Monks.

Noemi Nuti - Echoes Of Rio, 2015, Nice To Meet You.

The Cookers - Sir Gallahad, 2014, Time & Time Again.

Mary Lou Williams - Roll Em, 1977, Live At Keystone Korner.

Jovan Alexandre - To Music, 2015, Collective Consciouness.

Dee Dee Bridgewater - New Orleans, 2015, Dee Dees Feathers.

Sran Tracey Orch - Feather Fin Limb, 2006, Appleby Jazz Festival