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    <title>In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond</title>
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    <description>From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion. No smooth jazz here!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <copyright>Copyright © 2022 Ken Laster. All rights reserved.</copyright>
    <category>Music:Music Commentary</category>
    <ttl>1440</ttl>
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          <itunes:summary>From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion.
No smooth jazz here!</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:name>Ken Laster</itunes:name>
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        <title>Chick on the Side</title>
        <itunes:title>Chick on the Side</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/chick-on-the-side/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/chick-on-the-side/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This podcast episode features Chick Corea as a sideman on other artists recordings. All except the final track are Corea compositions. His contributions to these albums are significant. These tunes span a timeframe from the 1960's through the 1990's. Chick's influence on the jazz lexicon cannot be overstated. </p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Stan Getz ~ Five Hundred Miles High ~ Captain Marvel
Joe Farrell ~ Circle in the Square ~ Joe Farrell Quartet
Bobby Hutcherson ~ Matrix ~ Total Eclipse
Blue Mitchell ~ Chick's Tune ~ The Thing to Do
Joe Henderson ~ Crimson Lake ~ Relaxin' At Camarillo
Gary Burton ~ Straight Up and Down ~ Like Minds
Chaka Khan ~ I Love You Porgy ~ Echoes of an Era</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This podcast episode features Chick Corea as a sideman on other artists recordings. All except the final track are Corea compositions. His contributions to these albums are significant. These tunes span a timeframe from the 1960's through the 1990's. Chick's influence on the jazz lexicon cannot be overstated. </p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Stan Getz ~ Five Hundred Miles High ~ Captain Marvel<br>
Joe Farrell ~ Circle in the Square ~ Joe Farrell Quartet<br>
Bobby Hutcherson ~ Matrix ~ Total Eclipse<br>
Blue Mitchell ~ Chick's Tune ~ The Thing to Do<br>
Joe Henderson ~ Crimson Lake ~ Relaxin' At Camarillo<br>
Gary Burton ~ Straight Up and Down ~ Like Minds<br>
Chaka Khan ~ I Love You Porgy ~ Echoes of an Era</p>
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        <itunes:summary>This podcast episode features Chick Corea as a sideman on other artists recordings.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3562</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>536</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode April 5 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode April 5 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-april-5-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-april-5-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Highlights from this week's In The Groove include early fusion from Weather Report, lush vocals from San Diego's Steph Johnson and a set of Indian fusion from Shakti and Anoush Shankar to conclude the show... and more</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Weather Report ~ Between the Thighs ~ Tale Spinnin'
Wayne Shorter ~ Second Genesis ~ Second Genesis
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Stitching Life
Steph Johnson ~ Here's to Life ~ So in Love
Steph Johnson ~ Case of You ~ So in Love
Shai Maestro ~ The Time Bender ~ The Guesthouse
Shakti ~ Get Down and Sruti ~ Natural Elements
Anoushka Shankar &amp; Norah Jones ~ Traces Of You ~ Traces Of You
Anoushka Shankar ~ River Pulse ~ Traces Of You</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Highlights from this week's In The Groove include early fusion from Weather Report, lush vocals from San Diego's Steph Johnson and a set of Indian fusion from Shakti and Anoush Shankar to conclude the show... and more</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Weather Report ~ Between the Thighs ~ Tale Spinnin'<br>
Wayne Shorter ~ Second Genesis ~ Second Genesis<br>
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Stitching Life<br>
Steph Johnson ~ Here's to Life ~ So in Love<br>
Steph Johnson ~ Case of You ~ So in Love<br>
Shai Maestro ~ The Time Bender ~ The Guesthouse<br>
Shakti ~ Get Down and Sruti ~ Natural Elements<br>
Anoushka Shankar &amp; Norah Jones ~ Traces Of You ~ Traces Of You<br>
Anoushka Shankar ~ River Pulse ~ Traces Of You</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Highlights from this week’s In The Groove include early fusion from Weather Report, lush vocals from San Diego’s Steph Johnson and a set of Indian fusion from Shakti and Anoush Shankar to conclude the show... and more</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3499</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>535</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2026</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/take-me-out-to-the-ballgame-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Celebrating Baseballs Opening Day 2026 with this week's episode. Really the only track that relates to baseball is the first one by B3 organist Joey D. The balance of the show is music I have been listening to this week. We wrap up the show with the archival release of a 1964 Duke Ellington concert.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joey DeFrancesco ~ Take Me out to the Ballgame ~ Joey D!
Weather Report ~ A Remark You Made ~ Heavy Weather
ARTEMIS ~ Sights Unseen ~ ARBORESQUE
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Everything Means Nothing To Me ~  Single
Shai Maestro ~ GG's Metamorphosis ~ The Guesthouse
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Mode For Rene ~ Matt Dwonszyk Live at the Side Door
Duke Ellington ~ Isfahan ~ Copenhagen 1964
Duke Ellington ~ Medley: Black and Tan Fantasy, The Mooche &amp; Creole Love Call ~ Copenhagen 1964</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Celebrating Baseballs Opening Day 2026 with this week's episode. Really the only track that relates to baseball is the first one by B3 organist Joey D. The balance of the show is music I have been listening to this week. We wrap up the show with the archival release of a 1964 Duke Ellington concert.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Joey DeFrancesco ~ Take Me out to the Ballgame ~ Joey D!<br>
Weather Report ~ A Remark You Made ~ Heavy Weather<br>
ARTEMIS ~ Sights Unseen ~ ARBORESQUE<br>
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Everything Means Nothing To Me ~  Single<br>
Shai Maestro ~ GG's Metamorphosis ~ The Guesthouse<br>
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Mode For Rene ~ Matt Dwonszyk Live at the Side Door<br>
Duke Ellington ~ Isfahan ~ Copenhagen 1964<br>
Duke Ellington ~ Medley: Black and Tan Fantasy, The Mooche &amp; Creole Love Call ~ Copenhagen 1964</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Celebrating Baseballs Opening Day 2026 with this week’s episode. Really the only track that relates to baseball is the first one by B3 organist Joey D.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3608</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>534</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode March 22 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode March 22 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-march-22-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-march-22-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Classic jazz albums bookend new artists from both coasts. Plus there are some interesting covers of Metheny tunes from guitarist Peter Sprague and vocalist Leonard Patton.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Lee Morgan ~ Mr. Kenyatta ~ Search for the New Land
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Stage Dive ~ Matt Dwonszyk Live at the Side Door
Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars
Shai Maestro ~ Moon of Knives ~ The Guesthouse
Shai Maestro ~ Gloria ~ The Guesthouse
Peter Sprague ~ Life Loves Lone Jack ~ Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny, Vol. 1
Peter Sprague ~ Going with Me ~ Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny, Vol. 2
Alice Coltrane ~ Journey in Satchidananda ~ Journey in Satchidananda</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Classic jazz albums bookend new artists from both coasts. Plus there are some interesting covers of Metheny tunes from guitarist Peter Sprague and vocalist Leonard Patton.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Lee Morgan ~ Mr. Kenyatta ~ Search for the New Land<br>
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Stage Dive ~ Matt Dwonszyk Live at the Side Door<br>
Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars<br>
Shai Maestro ~ Moon of Knives ~ The Guesthouse<br>
Shai Maestro ~ Gloria ~ The Guesthouse<br>
Peter Sprague ~ Life Loves Lone Jack ~ Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny, Vol. 1<br>
Peter Sprague ~ Going with Me ~ Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny, Vol. 2<br>
Alice Coltrane ~ Journey in Satchidananda ~ Journey in Satchidananda</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Classic jazz albums bookend new artists from both coasts. Plus there are some interesting covers of Metheny tunes from guitarist Peter Sprague and vocalist Leonard Patton.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumLee Morgan ~ Mr. Kenyatta ~ Search for the New LandMatt Dwonszyk ~ Stage Dive ~ Matt Dwonszyk Live at the Side DoorIan Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind BarsShai Maestro ~ Moon of Knives ~ The GuesthouseShai Maestro ~ Gloria ~ The GuesthousePeter Sprague ~ Life Loves Lone Jack ~ Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny, Vol. 1Peter Sprague ~ Going with Me ~ Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny, Vol. 2Alice Coltrane ~ Journey in Satchidananda ~ Journey in Satchidananda]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3600</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>533</itunes:episode>
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        <title>More New Jazz 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>More New Jazz 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/more-new-jazz-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/more-new-jazz-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>More new music in this week's show. The first half are established artists with national/international touring bands. The second have are young jazz cats, some with a local following that are making a name for themselves with creative new sounds and music.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joshua Redman ~ Icarus ~ Words Fall Short
Chris Potter ~ Osawatomie Brown ~ Alive With Ghosts Today
Noah Preminger ~ Hummus ~ Dark Days 
Pat Metheny ~ Make a New World ~ Side-Eye III+
Dolphin Hyperspace ~ The Life of a Bee ~ ECHOLOCATION
Shai Maestro ~ Nature Boy ~ The Guesthouse
Justin Joyce ~ Dos Hermanos ~ Almost Familiar
Carsten Dahl Experience ~ You Stepped Out of a Dream ~ Into the Storm</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More new music in this week's show. The first half are established artists with national/international touring bands. The second have are young jazz cats, some with a local following that are making a name for themselves with creative new sounds and music.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Joshua Redman ~ Icarus ~ Words Fall Short<br>
Chris Potter ~ Osawatomie Brown ~ Alive With Ghosts Today<br>
Noah Preminger ~ Hummus ~ Dark Days <br>
Pat Metheny ~ Make a New World ~ Side-Eye III+<br>
Dolphin Hyperspace ~ The Life of a Bee ~ ECHOLOCATION<br>
Shai Maestro ~ Nature Boy ~ The Guesthouse<br>
Justin Joyce ~ Dos Hermanos ~ Almost Familiar<br>
Carsten Dahl Experience ~ You Stepped Out of a Dream ~ Into the Storm</p>
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        <itunes:summary>More new music in this week’s show.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3630</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>532</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>Episode March 8 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode March 8 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-march-8-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-march-8-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:08:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album The Elements. The other recording that deserves attention is the release of guitarist Pat Metheny' Side-Eye III+. Not only did Pat's album drop this week, but he has begun a tour of the US and Europe. I'm looking forward to seeing Metheny in May as I already have my tickets.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Clarke, Rushen &amp; Chancler ~ Take Five ~ Standards
Joe Henderson &amp; Alice Coltrane ~ Fire ~ The Elements
Joe Henderson ~ Black Narcissus ~ Power To The People
Pat Metheny ~ SE-O ~ Side-Eye III+
Nicole McCabe ~ Twister ~ Color Theory
Dave Holland, Norma Winstone ~ Not Waving But Drowning ~ Vital Spark
McCoy Tyner ~ Fly With The Wind ~ Fly With The Wind</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album <em>The Elements</em>. The other recording that deserves attention is the release of guitarist Pat Metheny' Side-Eye III+. Not only did Pat's album drop this week, but he has begun a tour of the US and Europe. I'm looking forward to seeing Metheny in May as I already have my tickets.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Clarke, Rushen &amp; Chancler ~ Take Five ~ Standards<br>
Joe Henderson &amp; Alice Coltrane ~ Fire ~ The Elements<br>
Joe Henderson ~ Black Narcissus ~ Power To The People<br>
Pat Metheny ~ SE-O ~ Side-Eye III+<br>
Nicole McCabe ~ Twister ~ Color Theory<br>
Dave Holland, Norma Winstone ~ Not Waving But Drowning ~ Vital Spark<br>
McCoy Tyner ~ Fly With The Wind ~ Fly With The Wind</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane...</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3599</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>531</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>Episode March 1 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode March 1 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-march-1-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-march-1-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:10:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and other iconic jazz artists in between. Enjoy this musically diverse set list.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section
Ian Harland ~ Blues For Bobbie ~ Behind Bars
Lyle Mays ~ Slink ~ Lyle Mays
Pat Metheny Group ~ James ~ Offramp
Pat Metheny Group ~ Last Train Home ~ Still Life (Talking)
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Blooming Coldblood - Single
Noah Preminger ~ Mopti ~ Dark Days
Kurt Elling &amp; WDR Big Band ~ Steppin' Out ~ In The Brass Palace</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and other iconic jazz artists in between. Enjoy this musically diverse set list.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section<br>
Ian Harland ~ Blues For Bobbie ~ Behind Bars<br>
Lyle Mays ~ Slink ~ Lyle Mays<br>
Pat Metheny Group ~ James ~ Offramp<br>
Pat Metheny Group ~ Last Train Home ~ Still Life (Talking)<br>
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Blooming Coldblood - Single<br>
Noah Preminger ~ Mopti ~ Dark Days<br>
Kurt Elling &amp; WDR Big Band ~ Steppin' Out ~ In The Brass Palace</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3626</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>530</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode Feb 22 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode Feb 22 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-feb-22-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-feb-22-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:07:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60's and jazz rock fusion. Open your mind and enjoy the full breadth of what jazz music can be.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Kurt Elling &amp; WDR Big Band ~ They Speak No Evil ~ In The Brass Palace
Vi Redd ~ If I Should Lose You ~ Bird Call
Vi Redd ~ Now's the Time ~ Bird Call
Phil Woods ~ The Last Page ~ Musique du bois
Brandon Sanders ~ 8/4 Beat ~ Lasting Impression
Andrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ POP LOGIC
Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin &amp; Paco de Lucía ~ Meeting of the Spirits ~ Saturday Night in San Francisco</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60's and jazz rock fusion. Open your mind and enjoy the full breadth of what jazz music can be.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Kurt Elling &amp; WDR Big Band ~ They Speak No Evil ~ In The Brass Palace<br>
Vi Redd ~ If I Should Lose You ~ Bird Call<br>
Vi Redd ~ Now's the Time ~ Bird Call<br>
Phil Woods ~ The Last Page ~ Musique du bois<br>
Brandon Sanders ~ 8/4 Beat ~ Lasting Impression<br>
Andrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ POP LOGIC<br>
Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin &amp; Paco de Lucía ~ Meeting of the Spirits ~ Saturday Night in San Francisco</p>
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        <itunes:summary>An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60’s and jazz rock fusion.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3594</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>529</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Valentine Vibe</title>
        <itunes:title>Valentine Vibe</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/valentine-vibe/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/valentine-vibe/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:05:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include Joel Ross as both a leader and sideman. Also featured is Hartford's hard working bassist Matt Dwonszyk. </p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Dianne Reeves ~ My Funny Valentine ~ The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985
Ian Harland ~ Hitchcock ~ Behind Bars
Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars
Joe Farnsworth ~ You Already Know ~ The Big Room
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Peaceful World ~ A Year and a Day
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Morning Dreams ~ Morning Dreams - Single
Anthony Fung ~ Duid Deed ~ Duid Deed - Single
Julian Lage ~ Havens ~ Scenes From Above
Joel Ross ~ The Shadowlands ~ Gospel Music</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include Joel Ross as both a leader and sideman. Also featured is Hartford's hard working bassist Matt Dwonszyk. </p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Dianne Reeves ~ My Funny Valentine ~ The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985<br>
Ian Harland ~ Hitchcock ~ Behind Bars<br>
Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars<br>
Joe Farnsworth ~ You Already Know ~ The Big Room<br>
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Peaceful World ~ A Year and a Day<br>
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Morning Dreams ~ Morning Dreams - Single<br>
Anthony Fung ~ Duid Deed ~ Duid Deed - Single<br>
Julian Lage ~ Havens ~ Scenes From Above<br>
Joel Ross ~ The Shadowlands ~ Gospel Music</p>
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        <itunes:summary>This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine’s day tune My Funny Valentine</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3551</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>528</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>All New 2025-2026</title>
        <itunes:title>All New 2025-2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/all-new-2025-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/all-new-2025-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:10:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are young players with active touring bands. Then we have the jazz masters like Metheny, Scofield and Holland. Jazz is here to stay as a creative force in music.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Brandon Sanders ~ Tales of Mississippi ~ Lasting Impression
Joel Ross ~ Hostile ~ Gospel Music
Out Of/Into ~ Brothers In Arms ~ Motion II
Justin Joyce ~ That Was Never ~ Almost Familiar
Pat Metheny ~ Don't Look Down ~ Don't Look Down - EP
Julian Lage ~ Talking Drum ~ Scenes From Above
John Scofield &amp; Dave Holland ~ Mine Are Blues ~ Memories of Home
Sam Yahel ~ Strum It ~ Quiet Flow</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are young players with active touring bands. Then we have the jazz masters like Metheny, Scofield and Holland. Jazz is here to stay as a creative force in music.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Brandon Sanders ~ Tales of Mississippi ~ Lasting Impression<br>
Joel Ross ~ Hostile ~ Gospel Music<br>
Out Of/Into ~ Brothers In Arms ~ Motion II<br>
Justin Joyce ~ That Was Never ~ Almost Familiar<br>
Pat Metheny ~ Don't Look Down ~ Don't Look Down - EP<br>
Julian Lage ~ Talking Drum ~ Scenes From Above<br>
John Scofield &amp; Dave Holland ~ Mine Are Blues ~ Memories of Home<br>
Sam Yahel ~ Strum It ~ Quiet Flow</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>All selections in this episode are from recent releases.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3587</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>527</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Minneapolis Strong</title>
        <itunes:title>Minneapolis Strong</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/minneapolis-strong/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/minneapolis-strong/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we pay tribute to the spirit of Minneapolis as the city resists a heavy-handed federal ICE presence. We honor the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose lives were taken during protests against these federal actions. This playlist features jazz artists with roots in the Twin Cities, ranging from local talents to national acts.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
The Bad Plus ~ Long Distance Runaround ~ For All I Care
The Bad Plus ~ Smells Like Teen Spirit ~ These Are The Vistas
José James ~ Lovely Day ~ Lean On Me
Bobby McFerrin ~ Joshua ~ SpiritYouAll
Craig Taborn ~ When Kabuya Dances ~ Dream Archives
Society of Chemists ~ transactional kindness by candlelight - Single
Zacc Harris ~ This Land Is Your Land ~ American Reverie
Atlantis Quartet ~ You Are Here ~ Live at Berlin
Connie Evingson ~ Lullaby of the Leaves ~ Gypsy In My Soul
Russ Kaplan ~ Leopard Frog ~ Lake Songs
Jennifer Grimm ~ Minneapolis &amp; St. Paul ~ After Noon</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we pay tribute to the spirit of Minneapolis as the city resists a heavy-handed federal ICE presence. We honor the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose lives were taken during protests against these federal actions. This playlist features jazz artists with roots in the Twin Cities, ranging from local talents to national acts.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
The Bad Plus ~ Long Distance Runaround ~ For All I Care<br>
The Bad Plus ~ Smells Like Teen Spirit ~ These Are The Vistas<br>
José James ~ Lovely Day ~ Lean On Me<br>
Bobby McFerrin ~ Joshua ~ SpiritYouAll<br>
Craig Taborn ~ When Kabuya Dances ~ Dream Archives<br>
Society of Chemists ~ transactional kindness by candlelight - Single<br>
Zacc Harris ~ This Land Is Your Land ~ American Reverie<br>
Atlantis Quartet ~ You Are Here ~ Live at Berlin<br>
Connie Evingson ~ Lullaby of the Leaves ~ Gypsy In My Soul<br>
Russ Kaplan ~ Leopard Frog ~ Lake Songs<br>
Jennifer Grimm ~ Minneapolis &amp; St. Paul ~ After Noon</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3591</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>526</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>In Protest</title>
        <itunes:title>In Protest</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/in-protest/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/in-protest/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:05:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those. Recently there have been several jazz artists that have made a statement to this administration for the taking over the respected Kennedy Center for the Arts. We honor them here. Chuck Redd, The Cookers and Bela Fleck have cancelled their scheduled appearances at the Center in protest.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Chuck Redd ~ A Groove for Gail ~ Groove City
Chuck Redd ~ Lonely Woman ~ Groove City
The Cookers ~ Capra Black ~ Warriors
Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda &amp; Antonio Sánchez ~ Touch and Go ~ BEATrio
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein &amp; Bill Stewart ~ FU Donald ~ Perpetual Pendulum
Charlie Haden ~ This Is Not America ~ Not In Our Name
Les McCann &amp; Eddie Harris ~ Compared to What ~ Swiss Movement
John Coltrane ~ Alabama ~ Live At Birdland</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those. Recently there have been several jazz artists that have made a statement to this administration for the taking over the respected Kennedy Center for the Arts. We honor them here. Chuck Redd, The Cookers and Bela Fleck have cancelled their scheduled appearances at the Center in protest.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Chuck Redd ~ A Groove for Gail ~ Groove City<br>
Chuck Redd ~ Lonely Woman ~ Groove City<br>
The Cookers ~ Capra Black ~ Warriors<br>
Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda &amp; Antonio Sánchez ~ Touch and Go ~ BEATrio<br>
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein &amp; Bill Stewart ~ FU Donald ~ Perpetual Pendulum<br>
Charlie Haden ~ This Is Not America ~ Not In Our Name<br>
Les McCann &amp; Eddie Harris ~ Compared to What ~ Swiss Movement<br>
John Coltrane ~ Alabama ~ Live At Birdland</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3595</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>525</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode January 18 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode January 18 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-january-18-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-january-18-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:04:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>At the center of this episode is music from alumni of the Jackie McLean Institute for Jazz, University of Hartford where this show is broadcast. Also music from jazz greats Rollins, Pepper and Miles.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John McLaughlin &amp; The 4th Dimension ~ Lock Down Blues ~ Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2022
Tony Davis ~ Trinkets From Mars ~ Jessamine
Brandee Younger ~ End Means ~ Gadabout Season
Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants
Al Foster ~ Pent-Up House ~ Live at Smoke
Sonny Rollins ~ How High the Moon ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders
Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section
Miles Davis ~ Joshua ~ Seven Steps To Heaven</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the center of this episode is music from alumni of the Jackie McLean Institute for Jazz, University of Hartford where this show is broadcast. Also music from jazz greats Rollins, Pepper and Miles.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
John McLaughlin &amp; The 4th Dimension ~ Lock Down Blues ~ Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2022<br>
Tony Davis ~ Trinkets From Mars ~ Jessamine<br>
Brandee Younger ~ End Means ~ Gadabout Season<br>
Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants<br>
Al Foster ~ Pent-Up House ~ Live at Smoke<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ How High the Moon ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders<br>
Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section<br>
Miles Davis ~ Joshua ~ Seven Steps To Heaven</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>At the center of this episode is music from alumni of the Jackie McLean Institute for Jazz, University of Hartford where this show is broadcast.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3527</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>524</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>2025 Review Part 2</title>
        <itunes:title>2025 Review Part 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/2025-review-part-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/2025-review-part-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:08:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We continue with a 2025 album release review. This week we are concentrating on recordings from local jazz scenes that I have a connection with, Hartford and San Diego. I also include Detroit after attending their great jazz festival.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Irving Flores ~ With Amanda in Favignana ~ Armando Mi Conga
Victor Baker Quartet ~ As the Crow Flies ~ As the Crow Flies
David Borgo ~ The Lick ~ Uplift
Tony Davis ~ Unrequited ~ Jessamine
Alex Tremblay &amp; Vanisha Gould ~ Scenic Route ~ People and Places
Louis Jones III ~ Stuck ~ Motions
Chuck Mangione ~ Children of Sanchez ~ Children of Sanchez</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We continue with a 2025 album release review. This week we are concentrating on recordings from local jazz scenes that I have a connection with, Hartford and San Diego. I also include Detroit after attending their great jazz festival.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Irving Flores ~ With Amanda in Favignana ~ Armando Mi Conga<br>
Victor Baker Quartet ~ As the Crow Flies ~ As the Crow Flies<br>
David Borgo ~ The Lick ~ Uplift<br>
Tony Davis ~ Unrequited ~ Jessamine<br>
Alex Tremblay &amp; Vanisha Gould ~ Scenic Route ~ People and Places<br>
Louis Jones III ~ Stuck ~ Motions<br>
Chuck Mangione ~ Children of Sanchez ~ Children of Sanchez</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>We continue with a 2025 album release review.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3600</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>523</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>2025 In Review</title>
        <itunes:title>2025 In Review</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/2025-in-review/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/2025-in-review/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 03:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This show features some of my favorite releases in 2025. We also pay tribute to the jazz artists that passed during last year.</p>
<p>Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room
ARTEMIS ~ What The World Needs Now Is Love ~ ARBORESQUE
Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ ‘Long As You Know You’re Living Yours ~ Belonging
Brandee Younger ~ BBL ~ Gadabout Season
Roberta Flack ~ Compared to What ~ First Take
Mike Wofford ~ Cole Porter ~ Synergy
Al Foster ~ E.S.P. ~ Live at Smoke
Jack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane &amp; Matt Garrison ~ Two Jimmys ~ In Movement</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This show features some of my favorite releases in 2025. We also pay tribute to the jazz artists that passed during last year.</p>
<p>Playlist <br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room<br>
ARTEMIS ~ What The World Needs Now Is Love ~ ARBORESQUE<br>
Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ ‘Long As You Know You’re Living Yours ~ Belonging<br>
Brandee Younger ~ BBL ~ Gadabout Season<br>
Roberta Flack ~ Compared to What ~ First Take<br>
Mike Wofford ~ Cole Porter ~ Synergy<br>
Al Foster ~ E.S.P. ~ Live at Smoke<br>
Jack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane &amp; Matt Garrison ~ Two Jimmys ~ In Movement</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>This show features some of my favorite releases in 2025. We also pay tribute to the jazz artists that passed during last year.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3516</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>522</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>KL Replay 2025</title>
        <itunes:title>KL Replay 2025</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/kl-replay-2025/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/kl-replay-2025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:04:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year. It is, perhaps a reflection of my current musical tastes that I would like to share with you at the years end. Hope you enjoy.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Out Of/Into ~ Ofafrii ~ Motion I
ARTEMIS ~ Komorebi ~ ARBORESQUE
Noah Preminger ~ Carry Me Ohio ~ Ballads
Charles Lloyd ~ Cape to Cairo ~ The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow
Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ The Windup ~ Belonging
Emmet Cohen ~ Surrey With the Fringe on Top ~ Vibe Provider
Mike Wofford ~ J.P.'s Afternoon ~ Synergy
Ahmad Jamal ~ Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child ~ Marseille</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year. It is, perhaps a reflection of my current musical tastes that I would like to share with you at the years end. Hope you enjoy.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Out Of/Into ~ Ofafrii ~ Motion I<br>
ARTEMIS ~ Komorebi ~ ARBORESQUE<br>
Noah Preminger ~ Carry Me Ohio ~ Ballads<br>
Charles Lloyd ~ Cape to Cairo ~ The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow<br>
Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ The Windup ~ Belonging<br>
Emmet Cohen ~ Surrey With the Fringe on Top ~ Vibe Provider<br>
Mike Wofford ~ J.P.'s Afternoon ~ Synergy<br>
Ahmad Jamal ~ Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child ~ Marseille</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3598</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>521</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>A Few Christmas Tunes</title>
        <itunes:title>A Few Christmas Tunes</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/a-few-christmas-tunes/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/a-few-christmas-tunes/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:05:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>I usually don't do Christmas specials, but there are a few holiday tunes that seem to make it into my playlist each year. There is a San Diego jazz set following, and we throw in Hubbard and Cobham to round out this show.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Chris Potter ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ A Concord Jazz Christmas 2
Marian McPartland ~ God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen ~ A Concord Jazz Christmas
Miles Davis ~ Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern) ~ Jingle Bell Jazz
Holly Hofmann ~ Minor Miracle ~ Minor Miracle
James Moody ~ Cherokee ~ 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note
James Moody ~ Moody's Mood For Love / The Television Rap ~ 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note
Gilbert Castellanos ~ New Delhi ~ Espérame En El Cielo
Freddie Hubbard ~ Crisis ~ Ready for Freddie
Billy Cobham ~ Heather ~ Crosswinds</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I usually don't do Christmas specials, but there are a few holiday tunes that seem to make it into my playlist each year. There is a San Diego jazz set following, and we throw in Hubbard and Cobham to round out this show.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Chris Potter ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ A Concord Jazz Christmas 2<br>
Marian McPartland ~ God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen ~ A Concord Jazz Christmas<br>
Miles Davis ~ Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern) ~ Jingle Bell Jazz<br>
Holly Hofmann ~ Minor Miracle ~ Minor Miracle<br>
James Moody ~ Cherokee ~ 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note<br>
James Moody ~ Moody's Mood For Love / The Television Rap ~ 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note<br>
Gilbert Castellanos ~ New Delhi ~ Espérame En El Cielo<br>
Freddie Hubbard ~ Crisis ~ Ready for Freddie<br>
Billy Cobham ~ Heather ~ Crosswinds</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>I usually don’t do Christmas specials, but there are a few holiday tunes that seem to make it into my playlist each year.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3513</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>520</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode Dec 14 2025</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode Dec 14 2025</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-dec-14-2025/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-dec-14-2025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear. I'm speaking of Potter, Kirk, Rollins and Trane. They are bookended by a new release from Out Of/Into and Zawinul's In A Silent Way.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Out Of/Into ~ Nacho Supreme ~ Motion II
Chris Potter ~ The Mind's Eye (For Michael Becker and Joe Lovano) ~ Gratitude
Roland Kirk ~ Alfie (Live at the Penthouse in Seattle September 1967) ~ Single
Sonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie
John Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train
Herbie Hancock ~ Watermelon Man ~ Head Hunters
Weather Report ~ In a Silent Way ~ 8:30 (Live)
Miles Davis ~ In a Silent Way (Rehearsal) ~ The Complete in a Silent Way Sessions</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear. I'm speaking of Potter, Kirk, Rollins and Trane. They are bookended by a new release from Out Of/Into and Zawinul's In A Silent Way.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Out Of/Into ~ Nacho Supreme ~ Motion II<br>
Chris Potter ~ The Mind's Eye (For Michael Becker and Joe Lovano) ~ Gratitude<br>
Roland Kirk ~ Alfie (Live at the Penthouse in Seattle September 1967) ~ Single<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie<br>
John Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train<br>
Herbie Hancock ~ Watermelon Man ~ Head Hunters<br>
Weather Report ~ In a Silent Way ~ 8:30 (Live)<br>
Miles Davis ~ In a Silent Way (Rehearsal) ~ The Complete in a Silent Way Sessions</p>
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        <itunes:summary>The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3581</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>519</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Wonder Jazz</title>
        <itunes:title>Wonder Jazz</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/wonder-jazz/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/wonder-jazz/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 03:05:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joe Farrell ~ Too High ~ Penny Arcade
Herbie Hancock ~ You've Got It Bad Girl ~ The New Standard
SFJAZZ Collective ~ My Cherie Amour ~ Music of Stevie Wonder and New Compositions
Stevie Wonder ~ As ~ Songs in the Key of Life
Mike Stern ~ Echoes ~ Echoes and Other Songs
Michael Brecker ~ Nothing Personal ~ Michael Brecker</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Joe Farrell ~ Too High ~ Penny Arcade<br>
Herbie Hancock ~ You've Got It Bad Girl ~ The New Standard<br>
SFJAZZ Collective ~ My Cherie Amour ~ Music of Stevie Wonder and New Compositions<br>
Stevie Wonder ~ As ~ Songs in the Key of Life<br>
Mike Stern ~ Echoes ~ Echoes and Other Songs<br>
Michael Brecker ~ Nothing Personal ~ Michael Brecker</p>
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        <itunes:summary>S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3590</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>518</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Post Thanksgiving 2025</title>
        <itunes:title>Post Thanksgiving 2025</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/post-thanksgiving-2025/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/post-thanksgiving-2025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way out with a funky Weather Report.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jimmy Greene ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission Statement
Bruce Forman ~ Rope-a-Dope ~ Reunion!
Barney Kessel ~ On Green Dolphin Street ~ The Poll Winners
Tony Davis ~ Sphere Of Blues ~ Jessamine
Wes Montgomery ~ Bumpin' On Sunset ~ Tequila
George Colligan ~ If the Mountain Was Smooth, You Couldn't Climb It ~ Live at the Jazz Standard
Ahmad Jamal ~ Marseille ~ Marseille
Weather Report ~ 125th Street Congress ~ Sweetnighter</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way out with a funky Weather Report.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Jimmy Greene ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission Statement<br>
Bruce Forman ~ Rope-a-Dope ~ Reunion!<br>
Barney Kessel ~ On Green Dolphin Street ~ The Poll Winners<br>
Tony Davis ~ Sphere Of Blues ~ Jessamine<br>
Wes Montgomery ~ Bumpin' On Sunset ~ Tequila<br>
George Colligan ~ If the Mountain Was Smooth, You Couldn't Climb It ~ Live at the Jazz Standard<br>
Ahmad Jamal ~ Marseille ~ Marseille<br>
Weather Report ~ 125th Street Congress ~ Sweetnighter</p>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3488</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>517</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Autumn and Thanksgiving</title>
        <itunes:title>Autumn and Thanksgiving</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/autumn-and-thanksgiving/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/autumn-and-thanksgiving/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron.</p>
<p>Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Ahmad Jamal ~ Autumn Leaves ~ Marseille
Thelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's Time
Bobby Hutcherson ~ Little B's Poem ~ Components
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent
Tony Davis ~ Viridian ~ Jessamine
Kenny Barron &amp; Kurt Elling ~ In The Slow Lane ~ Songbook
Marquis Hill ~ Joseph Beat ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox
Marquis Hill ~ Libra ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron.</p>
<p>Playlist <br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Ahmad Jamal ~ Autumn Leaves ~ Marseille<br>
Thelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's Time<br>
Bobby Hutcherson ~ Little B's Poem ~ Components<br>
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent<br>
Tony Davis ~ Viridian ~ Jessamine<br>
Kenny Barron &amp; Kurt Elling ~ In The Slow Lane ~ Songbook<br>
Marquis Hill ~ Joseph Beat ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox<br>
Marquis Hill ~ Libra ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox</p>
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        <itunes:summary>We begin this week’s show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3560</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>516</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>All Jack D</title>
        <itunes:title>All Jack D</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/all-jack-d/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/all-jack-d/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 03:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet
Miroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopations
Keith Jarrett Standards Trio ~ The Old Country ~ Standards Live
Hudson ~ Woodstock ~ Hudson
Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the Hudson
Joe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Power to the People
Charles Lloyd Quartet ~ Sombrero Sam ~ Soundtrack</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities<br>
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet<br>
Miroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopations<br>
Keith Jarrett Standards Trio ~ The Old Country ~ Standards Live<br>
Hudson ~ Woodstock ~ Hudson<br>
Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the Hudson<br>
Joe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Power to the People<br>
Charles Lloyd Quartet ~ Sombrero Sam ~ Soundtrack</p>
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        <itunes:summary>This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3554</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>515</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode Nov 9 2025</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode Nov 9 2025</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-nov-9-2025/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-nov-9-2025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune Birdland.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
George Colligan ~ Song for the Tarahumera ~ Live at the Jazz Standard
Lenny White ~ L's Bop ~ The Griffith Park Collection
Mike Stern ~ Stuff Happens ~ Echoes and Other Songs
Mike Stern ~ Gospel Song ~ Echoes and Other Songs
John Opferkuch ~ Amerique ~ The Kennedy Files
Peter Sprague ~ Norwegian Wood ~ All You Need Is Love: Peter Sprague Plays the Beatles
Weather Report ~ Birdland (Live) ~ 8:30 (Live)</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune Birdland.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
George Colligan ~ Song for the Tarahumera ~ Live at the Jazz Standard<br>
Lenny White ~ L's Bop ~ The Griffith Park Collection<br>
Mike Stern ~ Stuff Happens ~ Echoes and Other Songs<br>
Mike Stern ~ Gospel Song ~ Echoes and Other Songs<br>
John Opferkuch ~ Amerique ~ The Kennedy Files<br>
Peter Sprague ~ Norwegian Wood ~ All You Need Is Love: Peter Sprague Plays the Beatles<br>
Weather Report ~ Birdland (Live) ~ 8:30 (Live)</p>
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        <itunes:summary>We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3600</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>514</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Jazz Fusion and Beyond</title>
        <itunes:title>Jazz Fusion and Beyond</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/jazz-fusion-and-beyond/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/jazz-fusion-and-beyond/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it all for me and many others of my generation.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Herbie Hancock ~ Heartbeat ~ Man-Child
Chick Corea ~ Shadow of Lo ~ Where Have I Known You Before
Frank Zappa ~ Waka/Jawaka ~ Waka / Jawaka
Shunzo Ohno ~ Runner ~ Runner - EP
Miles Davis ~ Right Off - take 10 ~ Complete Jack Johnson Sessions
Shakti with John McLaughlin ~ La Danse Du Bonheur ~ A Handful of Beauty
Joshua Redman ~ Jazz Crimes ~ Elastic</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it all for me and many others of my generation.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Herbie Hancock ~ Heartbeat ~ Man-Child<br>
Chick Corea ~ Shadow of Lo ~ Where Have I Known You Before<br>
Frank Zappa ~ Waka/Jawaka ~ Waka / Jawaka<br>
Shunzo Ohno ~ Runner ~ Runner - EP<br>
Miles Davis ~ Right Off - take 10 ~ Complete Jack Johnson Sessions<br>
Shakti with John McLaughlin ~ La Danse Du Bonheur ~ A Handful of Beauty<br>
Joshua Redman ~ Jazz Crimes ~ Elastic</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week’s show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70’s and beyond.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3537</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>513</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode October 26 2025</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode October 26 2025</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-october-26-2025/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-october-26-2025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores.</p>
<p>Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Chick Corea Elektric Band &amp; Chick Corea ~ Trance Dance ~ The Future Is Now
Chick Corea ~ Armando's Rhumba ~ Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance
Joni Mitchell ~ The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey ~ Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4
Shunzo Ohno ~ Musashi ~ Dreamer
Miles Davis ~ Paraphernalia ~ Miles In the Sky
Irving Flores ~ Dana Point ~ Armando Mi Conga</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores.</p>
<p>Playlist <br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Chick Corea Elektric Band &amp; Chick Corea ~ Trance Dance ~ The Future Is Now<br>
Chick Corea ~ Armando's Rhumba ~ Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance<br>
Joni Mitchell ~ The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey ~ Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4<br>
Shunzo Ohno ~ Musashi ~ Dreamer<br>
Miles Davis ~ Paraphernalia ~ Miles In the Sky<br>
Irving Flores ~ Dana Point ~ Armando Mi Conga</p>
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        <itunes:summary>This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>512</itunes:episode>
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