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Jazz Sounds More “Human” and Why
More human? What exactly do I mean by that, and why? It’s a viewpoint many Jazz lovers share, but here I will attempt to explain
June 14, 2026
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More human? What exactly do I mean by that, and why? It’s a viewpoint many Jazz lovers share, but here I will attempt to explain
Welcome, Jazz Aficionados, to a special journey into the foundational contributions of a drumming legend! Art Taylor, affectionately known as “A.T.” and “Mr. Cool,” was
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Let’s all welcome back Agustin Riestra to Jazz Con Class Radio and his Idle Moments Jazz Show. Many Jazz Con Class Radio listeners have already
Let’s show our gratitude to Paul Callan from the United Kingdom, as he delivers solid structured blocks of Jazz into our living spaces via his
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Those who tune in here to Jazz Con Class Radio regularly have a better understanding of the word “playlist” and understand its significance when they visit the “Program Schedule” link. To explain the use of the word “playlist” to those who have recently jumped onboard, I ask them to please find out a little more about the historical timeline
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Most all Jazz fans have heard Charles Mingus’ coined phrase, “Play Yourself” and have an idea of what he was trying to get across. Mingus
It wasn’t too long after his 1960 debut album, “Open Sesame” that Freddie Hubbard would become a household name in the Jazz community. Yes indeed,
Kenny “Klook” Clarke and Francois “Francy” Boland are considered the pioneers of the “modern” Jazz big band. Their sexy cool sound had a fresh youthful
All Jazz fans know very well, Wayne Shorter’s most notable years as a leader and when he came into his own was the 60’s. So
Art Blakey’s 1964 recording of “Free For All” could be the perfect example of getting down “To the Core” and reaching the “Depths of One’s
It amazes me just thinking how surreal this image would have seem to a Jazz fan like me if I had viewed it when it
The combination of Kenny Dorham on trumpet and Joe Henderson on Tenor Sax was very successful in adding an additional modern cool to Jazz in
In 1957 Red Garland put together a killer quintet that proceeded to record four classic recordings in a row from the month of March to
I am very excited to announce the addition of a 2nd Jazz show to the Jazz Con Class Radio lineup! The name of this new
Horace Parlan is definitely not a household name when it comes to Jazz music unless you are a true follower. Those who are, unanimously acknowledge
The 2020 Fundraiser has begun and like always will finish on the last day of the year. This year I named it the “Let Independence
Lee Morgan along with a combination of legendary musicians contributed together to produce 7 very significant albums in the middle of the 60’s. These “musical
The year of 1960 was a pinnacle time for Jazz music and it’s future. Things were looking up as the Hard Bop era that had
I would like to wish ALL you “Jazz Connoisseurs” and Jazz Con Class Radio fans a Happy 2020 New Year from the bottom of my
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Welcome to the 2019 Jazz Con Class Radio fundraiser, “Keep Independence Alive.” The sole purpose of this year’s fundraiser is exactly the same as the
I thought I had covered all the Cafe Bohemia recordings but fortunately I was wrong. Yes, I have recently discovered another recording from this famous
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I want to wish ALL the Jazz Con Class Radio listeners a Happy New Year from the bottom of my heart! 2018 was a very
The importance to continue broadcasting Jazz Con Class Radio without advertising will need your kind contributions once again for the year of 2018. This campaign
1963 was a significant year for both Herbie Hancock and Joe Henderson, as they accepted the responsibility of leading Jazz into a new decade. Their
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This week’s “Saturday Jazz Show” (Tomorrow, 9/14) will feature all “LIVE” performances. That means that you will only hear live recordings for FIVE straight hours!
Who would have thought that Joe Henderson would produce one of his best recordings in 1985? There’s nothing “shocking” for me or any other knowledgeable
Yes indeed! This is very early LEE Morgan and a perfect example of how talented he was and where how bright his future would be
Here’s a great vintage Freddie Hubbard recording that is not praised enough because of the year it was made. 1981 wasn’t a very “popular” year
By Greg Lehmann “I Called Him Morgan” is a moving tribute to the legendary musician Lee Morgan. Documentary filmmaker Kasper Collin has given us the
As a promotional tool, I have created a podcast page on iTunes for the sole purpose of promoting Jazz Con Class Radio for those who
This is a fantastic album and one of “Seven” recordings that Lee Morgan released as a leader in a two years span 1956 and 1957,
This is a very little spoken about album of Art Blakey which, in my mind, ranks right up there near the very top and to
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If you simply ask any Charles Mingus fan which recording is his best, they would probably answer you with the obvious, “All his recording are
Ike Quebec had an up and down career, from a promising tenor saxophone player with high demand in the 40’s to a bad drug problem
Straight forward Hard Bop Jazz, could be the meaning behind the informality in the title of the album. Or maybe it could be the list
This is a marvelous “Live” recording among many from Thelonious Monk. This gem consists of two recording dates, recorded on October 31, and November 1,
What can I say about Sun Ra and his inventive arrangements? Absolutely BRILLIANT! As weird as Sun Ra has been personally portrayed, his musical genius
There are great recording surfacing as late as now and this is definitely one of them. It’s a LIVE 1966 performance from Blue Mitchell with
Lou Donaldson was a big force in the “Hard Bop” movement which evolved directly from Bebop in the very early 50’s. He was very much
This here is an announcement for the Jazz Con Class Radio listeners and just another example/reason why this Jazz broadcast is internationally known! I will
It was Lester Young who first coined the word “Cool” into the world of music and it sure caught on! It was Lester’s way to
Here’s a great compilation album that contains three separate recordings, all featuring pianist Henri Renaud and from the Vogue Record Label. I purchased it through
“The Connection” was a 1959 Off-Broadway play (in New York City) that was produced by Jack Gelber. “The Connection” was very successful and unique because
I want to thank all the listeners who have been listening to Jazz Con Class Radio from the beginning and all the new loyal listeners
Hello fellow loyal Jazz Con Class Radio listeners and welcome to the “End Of Year Drive.” This is an opportunity for you to give back,
It is known to many Jazz fans as the “Greatest Jazz Concert Ever,” true or false, you be the judge. It took place on May
This is the tale of two significant albums that are not mentioned enough and were recorded one year apart and in Paris. “Lester Young in
I along with my co-host Noal Cohen conducted an interview with Helen LaFaro-Fernandez, the sister of the famous Jazz bassist Scott Lafaro and the main
Johnny Griffin was a short man in stature but his sound was big and loud! This is why he was known as the “Little Giant.”
This a great album that actually “showcases” Philly Jo Jones’ ability as a leader. “Show Case” was recorded in New York City on November 17 (tracks
The “Saturday Jazz Show” is OFFICIAL! Besides the time consuming task of preparing a high quality FIVE Hour Jazz presentation, I also need to make
If you ask any Jazz expert, they will tell you that Sonny Criss was one of the best alto saxophonist ever. They will also tell
Here’s a great compilation 4-CD album on all the Gigi Gryce/Donald Byrd Jazz Lab sessions. “The Donald Byrd and Gigi Gryce Complete Jazz Lab Sessions”
“Jackie McLean and Co.” was recorded and released in 1957. As the description below explains, this Hard Bop album was an unusual one because it
Today is the “debut” of the “Saturday Jazz Special.” I wanted to name it the Saturday Afternoon Special but since the listeners come from around
This Red Holloway album, “Brother Red” was the end result from combining, as the description below explains, the Jack McDuff Quintet with the unique tenor saxophone
Bags (Milt Jackson) and Trane (John Coltrane) recorded this famous “bluesy” styled album in 1959 and appropriately named it “Bags & Trane.” There was quite
This Blues/Funk Jazz Special will be repeated today May 30th and with an hour added to it. It will begin at the same time 3PM
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“74 Miles Away” is a great Cannonball Adderley album and the main reason why is because it was recorded live. All Cannonball albums are Jazz
This is an official announcement of a 10-Hour Hard Bop Jazz special. It will Start at 1P.M. and end at 11 P.M. (New York-Eastern Daylight
The 1955 album (Recorded in 1954), named “The Fabulous Thad Jones” can be found, in its original form and also as “Thad Jones” and with
This 1956 album really reflects and is appropriately named “The Modern Art Of Jazz,” as Zoot Sims and company are more than qualified to represent
The album description of this Dave Bailey 1960 album below, “One Foot in the Gutter,” is very well written and with sufficient detail except for
This Tuesday’s Jazz presentation will be dedicated to Mel Martin and all the members of his famous saxophone forum located on Facebook. I consider myself
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This is an outstanding 1962 album consisting of two separate recordings and put together by great Jazz drummer Shelly Manne. “2 – 3 – 4
Here’s a not so mentioned recording sessions from 1959-60 and which took place in March 26, November 24, December 2nd of 1959 and October of
“Soul Stirrin’” is a great album from a great trombone player, Bennie Green. It was recorded in 1958 and when hundreds of legendary Jazz recordings
