I didn’t set out to throw a spotlight on saxophonists in this edition, so I guess it happened somewhat organically. First off, Vinny Golia, master of many reeds and woodwinds, who has been the rock of creative music in California so many years is featured on a new release, a Continue Reading
January 22, 2026 #1446
There’s a bit of an “edge” in this episode with some very powerful free jazz highlights; they begin with a duet album recorded in China by renowned flutist Lao Dan switching to tenor saxophone playing with Vasco Trilla from Spain on drums. “New Species” was recorded at the 2024 Oct-Loft Continue Reading
January 15, 2026 #1445
After a 4+ hour long New Year’s Eve special and last week’s 3+ hours of music from the 2025 Favourite albums, it’s time to get rolling on 2026 in earnest. There are some extremely interested new albums sampled, including the extended “Three Suites” from drummer Colin Hinton with bassist Eivind Continue Reading