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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, 11 Oct 2026 03:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <copyright>Copyright © 2022 Ken Laster. All rights reserved.</copyright>
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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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        <title>SDTJ Jazz Fest 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>SDTJ Jazz Fest 2026</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is inspired by the <a href='https://www.sdtjjazz.org/'>San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival</a> (SDTJ).  This festival, now in its third year, is the creation of jazz impresario Dan Atkinson and is has performances that cross the US/Mexico border. Much of the festival is free to attend, with the main event held in Escondido. We begin this program with an alto sax player Sarah Hanahan who performed at the festival with the Mingus Big Band. That is followed by new music from Emmet Cohen and David Borgo. The SDTJ festival is then highlighted by headliners Danilo Perez, Mingus Dynasty and Brian Bade Fellowship.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Sarah Hanahan ~ Welcome ~ Among Giants
Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants
Emmet Cohen ~ Budo ~ Universal Truth
Emmet Cohen ~ Gingerbread Boy ~ Universal Truth
David Borgo ~ Flow ~ Panta Rhei
Danilo Perez &amp; Bohuslän Big Band ~ Across the Crystal Sea ~ Lumen
Mingus Dynasty ~ Goodbye Pork Pie Hat ~ Live At Village Vanguard
Brian Blade &amp; The Fellowship Band ~ Kings Highway ~ Kings Highway</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is inspired by the <a href='https://www.sdtjjazz.org/'>San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival</a> (SDTJ).  This festival, now in its third year, is the creation of jazz impresario Dan Atkinson and is has performances that cross the US/Mexico border. Much of the festival is free to attend, with the main event held in Escondido. We begin this program with an alto sax player Sarah Hanahan who performed at the festival with the Mingus Big Band. That is followed by new music from Emmet Cohen and David Borgo. The SDTJ festival is then highlighted by headliners Danilo Perez, Mingus Dynasty and Brian Bade Fellowship.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Sarah Hanahan ~ Welcome ~ Among Giants<br>
Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants<br>
Emmet Cohen ~ Budo ~ Universal Truth<br>
Emmet Cohen ~ Gingerbread Boy ~ Universal Truth<br>
David Borgo ~ Flow ~ Panta Rhei<br>
Danilo Perez &amp; Bohuslän Big Band ~ Across the Crystal Sea ~ Lumen<br>
Mingus Dynasty ~ Goodbye Pork Pie Hat ~ Live At Village Vanguard<br>
Brian Blade &amp; The Fellowship Band ~ Kings Highway ~ Kings Highway</p>
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        <title>Miles and Trane Covered</title>
        <itunes:title>Miles and Trane Covered</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/miles-and-trane-covered/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week takes a different spin on the Miles and Trane Centennial. Instead of playing music from the masters themselves, this show features covers of tunes composed or made famous by these iconic artists that defined the jazz genre for years to come.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Roy Hargrove Quintet &amp; Antonio Hart ~ Milestones ~ The Vibe
Kenny Garrett ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Pursuance: The Music Of John Coltrane
Wes Montgomery &amp; Wynton Kelly Trio ~ Impressions ~ Smokin' At The Half Note (expanded)
Christian McBride ~ Bitches Brew ~ Live At Tonic
Cassandra Wilson ~ Run the VooDoo Down ~ Traveling Miles
Chick Corea ~ Nefertitti ~ The Song of Singing
Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, Mike Stern &amp; George Coleman ~ All Blues ~ 4 Generations of Miles
Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker &amp; Roy Hargrove ~ So What / Impressions ~ Directions In Music: Live At Massey Hall</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week takes a different spin on the Miles and Trane Centennial. Instead of playing music from the masters themselves, this show features covers of tunes composed or made famous by these iconic artists that defined the jazz genre for years to come.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Roy Hargrove Quintet &amp; Antonio Hart ~ Milestones ~ The Vibe<br>
Kenny Garrett ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Pursuance: The Music Of John Coltrane<br>
Wes Montgomery &amp; Wynton Kelly Trio ~ Impressions ~ Smokin' At The Half Note (expanded)<br>
Christian McBride ~ Bitches Brew ~ Live At Tonic<br>
Cassandra Wilson ~ Run the VooDoo Down ~ Traveling Miles<br>
Chick Corea ~ Nefertitti ~ The Song of Singing<br>
Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, Mike Stern &amp; George Coleman ~ All Blues ~ 4 Generations of Miles<br>
Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker &amp; Roy Hargrove ~ So What / Impressions ~ Directions In Music: Live At Massey Hall</p>
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        <title>Episode September 27 2026</title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-september-27-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Lots of new releases in this week's show. Lovano and Elling are among the more well known artists. Hollenbeck, Clark and Sprague may not be as familiar. And of course, we continue with a Coltrane interpretation of a Gershwin classic for Trane's centennial celebration.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joe Lovano ~ Amsterdam ~ Paramount Quartet
John Hollenbeck &amp; Hot Club Jazz Orchestra ~ Feed the Fire ~ Peace and Justice
Kurt Elling ~ Pallas’ Palace (Palladium) ~ Play Weather Report: Alive in Europe
Peter Sprague ~ Guinnevere ~ Guinnevere
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein &amp; Bill Stewart ~ Dissipation Blues ~ Rhombus
Mike Clark ~ Lungs ~ Kuon Ganjo
Linda May Han Oh ~ Living Proof ~ Strange Heavens
John Coltrane ~ But Not for Me ~ My Favorite Things</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lots of new releases in this week's show. Lovano and Elling are among the more well known artists. Hollenbeck, Clark and Sprague may not be as familiar. And of course, we continue with a Coltrane interpretation of a Gershwin classic for Trane's centennial celebration.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Joe Lovano ~ Amsterdam ~ Paramount Quartet<br>
John Hollenbeck &amp; Hot Club Jazz Orchestra ~ Feed the Fire ~ Peace and Justice<br>
Kurt Elling ~ Pallas’ Palace (Palladium) ~ Play Weather Report: Alive in Europe<br>
Peter Sprague ~ Guinnevere ~ Guinnevere<br>
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein &amp; Bill Stewart ~ Dissipation Blues ~ Rhombus<br>
Mike Clark ~ Lungs ~ Kuon Ganjo<br>
Linda May Han Oh ~ Living Proof ~ Strange Heavens<br>
John Coltrane ~ But Not for Me ~ My Favorite Things</p>
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        <title>Coltrane at 100</title>
        <itunes:title>Coltrane at 100</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/coltranes-100-birth-date/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week marks the 100th birthdate of John Coltrane, September 23, 1926. I have played so much Trane and Miles over the past several months, that I didn't dedicate the entire show to JC's birthday, but played a set near the end that celebrates Trane's free soloing as well as lush ballads. Prior to that set we feature drummer Jeff Hamilton and Mike Clark, as well as pianists Hampton Hawes and Christian Sands. Finally, the gorgeous arrangements for large ensembles from John Hollenbeck.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jeff Hamilton Trio ~ In Walked Bud (Live) ~ Live from San Pedro
The Jeff Hamilton Trio ~ The Magic of Mr. Wess ~ A New Chapte
Hampton Hawes Trio ~ Yesterdays ~ This Is Hampton Hawes, Vol. 2: The Trio
Mike Clark ~ Toys ~ Kuon Ganjo
Christian Sands ~ Manhã de Carnaval ~ Between Then and Now
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Impressions ~ The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings
John Coltrane ~ After The Rain ~ Impressions
John Hollenbeck &amp; Hot Club Jazz Orchestra ~ Red Shades ~ Peace and Justice</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week marks the 100th birthdate of John Coltrane, September 23, 1926. I have played so much Trane and Miles over the past several months, that I didn't dedicate the entire show to JC's birthday, but played a set near the end that celebrates Trane's free soloing as well as lush ballads. Prior to that set we feature drummer Jeff Hamilton and Mike Clark, as well as pianists Hampton Hawes and Christian Sands. Finally, the gorgeous arrangements for large ensembles from John Hollenbeck.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Jeff Hamilton Trio ~ In Walked Bud (Live) ~ Live from San Pedro<br>
The Jeff Hamilton Trio ~ The Magic of Mr. Wess ~ A New Chapte<br>
Hampton Hawes Trio ~ Yesterdays ~ This Is Hampton Hawes, Vol. 2: The Trio<br>
Mike Clark ~ Toys ~ Kuon Ganjo<br>
Christian Sands ~ Manhã de Carnaval ~ Between Then and Now<br>
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Impressions ~ The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings<br>
John Coltrane ~ After The Rain ~ Impressions<br>
John Hollenbeck &amp; Hot Club Jazz Orchestra ~ Red Shades ~ Peace and Justice</p>
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        <title>Episode September 13 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode September 13 2026</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-september-13-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:06:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Getting closer to John Coltrane's centenial of his birth, so we will begin with a set dedicated to the master. We will play some Miles as well, as we have been doing frequently these last few months. The show ends with a couple tracks from the late great guitarist Mick Goodrick.</p>
<p>Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane ~ Equinox ~ Coltrane's Sound
John Coltrane ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition
Miles Davis Quintet ~ If I Were a Bell ~ Relaxin' With the Miles Davis Quintet
Miles Davis ~ Nature Boy ~ Blue Moods
Mauricio Morales &amp; Adam Hersh ~ Sand From A Broken Hourglass ~ Between Dreams &amp; Twilight
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aria II ~ Leave That In There
Mick Goodrick ~ Feebles, Fables and Ferns ~ In Pas(s)ing
Mick Goodrick &amp; Fred Hersch ~ Soul Eyes ~ Feebles, Fables &amp; Ferns</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting closer to John Coltrane's centenial of his birth, so we will begin with a set dedicated to the master. We will play some Miles as well, as we have been doing frequently these last few months. The show ends with a couple tracks from the late great guitarist Mick Goodrick.</p>
<p>Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
John Coltrane ~ Equinox ~ Coltrane's Sound<br>
John Coltrane ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition<br>
Miles Davis Quintet ~ If I Were a Bell ~ Relaxin' With the Miles Davis Quintet<br>
Miles Davis ~ Nature Boy ~ Blue Moods<br>
Mauricio Morales &amp; Adam Hersh ~ Sand From A Broken Hourglass ~ Between Dreams &amp; Twilight<br>
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aria II ~ Leave That In There<br>
Mick Goodrick ~ Feebles, Fables and Ferns ~ In Pas(s)ing<br>
Mick Goodrick &amp; Fred Hersch ~ Soul Eyes ~ Feebles, Fables &amp; Ferns</p>
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        <title>Episode September 6 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode September 6 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-september-6-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-september-6-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with another centenial tribute to John Coltrane with an extended composition for a large brass ensemble, Africa. From there we review new releases from some of jazz's contemporary masters.</p>
<p>Playist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Africa ~ Africa/Brass Sessions
Dave Holland ~ Quintet: Easy Did It ~ Quintet: Easy Did It - EP
Mauricio Morales &amp; Adam Hersh ~ Where The Olive Trees Wither ~ Between Dreams &amp; Twilight 
Jeremy Pelt ~ Sandman ~ Our Community Will Not Be Erased
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 1 ~ Leave That In There
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 2 ~ Leave That In There
Stefon Harris &amp; Blackout ~ Echoes of the Lion ~ Legacy Dances
Stefon Harris &amp; Blackout ~ What a Wonderful World ~ Legacy Dances</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with another centenial tribute to John Coltrane with an extended composition for a large brass ensemble, Africa. From there we review new releases from some of jazz's contemporary masters.</p>
<p>Playist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Africa ~ Africa/Brass Sessions<br>
Dave Holland ~ Quintet: Easy Did It ~ Quintet: Easy Did It - EP<br>
Mauricio Morales &amp; Adam Hersh ~ Where The Olive Trees Wither ~ Between Dreams &amp; Twilight <br>
Jeremy Pelt ~ Sandman ~ Our Community Will Not Be Erased<br>
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 1 ~ Leave That In There<br>
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 2 ~ Leave That In There<br>
Stefon Harris &amp; Blackout ~ Echoes of the Lion ~ Legacy Dances<br>
Stefon Harris &amp; Blackout ~ What a Wonderful World ~ Legacy Dances</p>
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        <title>Miles Jazz Festival</title>
        <itunes:title>Miles Jazz Festival</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/miles-jazz-festival/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/miles-jazz-festival/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego. The three day event had seminars, panel discussions and of course music. This show contains music by the artists that performed, and is kicked off by original music from Miles and Trane. The podcast concludes with recordings by Wayne and Herbie.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Miles Davis ~ New Rhumba ~ Miles Ahead
John Coltrane ~ Mr. P.C. ~ Giant Steps
Eric Reed ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ From My Heart
Ernie Watts ~ Joy Trane ~ Spirit Song
Doug Webb ~ A Night in Tunisia ~ Fast Friends
Mike Wofford &amp; Holly Hofmann ~ M-Line ~ Turn Signal (feat. Terell Stafford)
Wayne Shorter ~ Lilia ~ Native Dancer
Wayne Shorter ~ Tarde ~ Native Dancer
Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego. The three day event had seminars, panel discussions and of course music. This show contains music by the artists that performed, and is kicked off by original music from Miles and Trane. The podcast concludes with recordings by Wayne and Herbie.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Miles Davis ~ New Rhumba ~ Miles Ahead<br>
John Coltrane ~ Mr. P.C. ~ Giant Steps<br>
Eric Reed ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ From My Heart<br>
Ernie Watts ~ Joy Trane ~ Spirit Song<br>
Doug Webb ~ A Night in Tunisia ~ Fast Friends<br>
Mike Wofford &amp; Holly Hofmann ~ M-Line ~ Turn Signal (feat. Terell Stafford)<br>
Wayne Shorter ~ Lilia ~ Native Dancer<br>
Wayne Shorter ~ Tarde ~ Native Dancer<br>
Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles</p>
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        <title>Episode Aug 23 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode Aug 23 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-aug-20-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-aug-20-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This show begins with San Diegan pianist with Mexican roots, Irving Flores. His music is grounded in the Latin Jazz tradition. That is followed by the late great George Duke with tunes that show off his diversity of styles with R&amp;B and Brazilian influences. Then some early Weather Report before concluding with a beautiful ballad from Coltrane as we near his centennial birthday.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Irving Flores &amp; Danzon Jazz Trio ~ Abigail ~ American Influence
Irving Flores ~ Samba Con Sabor ~ Armando Mi Conga
George Duke ~ Capricorn ~ Faces In Reflection
George Duke ~ Maria Tres Filhos ~ Faces In Reflection
Weather Report ~ Unknown Soldiers ~ I Sing The Body Electric
Weather Report ~ Second Sunday In August ~ I Sing The Body Electric
Miroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite Search
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This show begins with San Diegan pianist with Mexican roots, Irving Flores. His music is grounded in the Latin Jazz tradition. That is followed by the late great George Duke with tunes that show off his diversity of styles with R&amp;B and Brazilian influences. Then some early Weather Report before concluding with a beautiful ballad from Coltrane as we near his centennial birthday.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Irving Flores &amp; Danzon Jazz Trio ~ Abigail ~ American Influence<br>
Irving Flores ~ Samba Con Sabor ~ Armando Mi Conga<br>
George Duke ~ Capricorn ~ Faces In Reflection<br>
George Duke ~ Maria Tres Filhos ~ Faces In Reflection<br>
Weather Report ~ Unknown Soldiers ~ I Sing The Body Electric<br>
Weather Report ~ Second Sunday In August ~ I Sing The Body Electric<br>
Miroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite Search<br>
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This show begins with San Diegan pianist with Mexican roots, Irving Flores. His music is grounded in the Latin Jazz tradition. That is followed by the late great George Duke with tunes that show off his diversity of styles with R&amp;B and Brazilian influences. Then some early Weather Report before concluding with a beautiful ballad from Coltrane as we near his centennial birthday.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumIrving Flores &amp; Danzon Jazz Trio ~ Abigail ~ American InfluenceIrving Flores ~ Samba Con Sabor ~ Armando Mi CongaGeorge Duke ~ Capricorn ~ Faces In ReflectionGeorge Duke ~ Maria Tres Filhos ~ Faces In ReflectionWeather Report ~ Unknown Soldiers ~ I Sing The Body ElectricWeather Report ~ Second Sunday In August ~ I Sing The Body ElectricMiroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite SearchJohn Coltrane Quartet ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition]]></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>555</itunes:episode>
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        <title>More Miles and Trane @100</title>
        <itunes:title>More Miles and Trane @100</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/more-miles-and-trane-100/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/more-miles-and-trane-100/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial. These giants of jazz are represented with some of the classic recordings that pay homage to their greatness.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane ~ My Favorite Things ~ My Favorite Things
John Coltrane ~ A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgement ~ A Love Supreme
Miles Davis ~ Dear Old Stockholm  ~ Round About Midnight
Miles Davis ~ So What ~ Four &amp; More
Miles Davis ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ Kind of Blue
Ralph Alessi ~ Duck Face ~ A Sun That Never Sets

</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial. These giants of jazz are represented with some of the classic recordings that pay homage to their greatness.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
John Coltrane ~ My Favorite Things ~ My Favorite Things<br>
John Coltrane ~ A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgement ~ A Love Supreme<br>
Miles Davis ~ Dear Old Stockholm  ~ Round About Midnight<br>
Miles Davis ~ So What ~ Four &amp; More<br>
Miles Davis ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ Kind of Blue<br>
Ralph Alessi ~ Duck Face ~ A Sun That Never Sets<br>
<br>
</p>
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        <itunes:summary>We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>554</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Expand Your Mind</title>
        <itunes:title>Expand Your Mind</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/expand-your-mind/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/expand-your-mind/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes us back to the psychedelic days of the early 70's to modern day fusion starting with this set from Lonnie Liston Smith. It's followed by new music from an LA Trio with excellent guitar work from Andrew Renfroe. The fusion set ends with Metheny's Side Eye III+. We take a more straight ahead direction to conclude the show with new music from Farnsworth, Hanahan and Holland.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Lonnie Liston Smith &amp; The Cosmic Echoes ~ Expansions ~ Expansions
Lonnie Liston Smith &amp; The Cosmic Echoes ~ Astral Traveling ~ Astral Traveling
Anthony Fung, Andrew Renfroe &amp; Luca Alemanno ~ Creepin' ~ Common Language
Anthony Fung, Andrew Renfroe &amp; Luca Alemanno ~ This is for Albert ~ Common Language
Pat Metheny ~ SE-O ~ Side-Eye III+
Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room
Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants
Dave Holland ~ Sextet: Fast Track ~ Sextet: Fast Track - EP</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes us back to the psychedelic days of the early 70's to modern day fusion starting with this set from Lonnie Liston Smith. It's followed by new music from an LA Trio with excellent guitar work from Andrew Renfroe. The fusion set ends with Metheny's Side Eye III+. We take a more straight ahead direction to conclude the show with new music from Farnsworth, Hanahan and Holland.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Lonnie Liston Smith &amp; The Cosmic Echoes ~ Expansions ~ Expansions<br>
Lonnie Liston Smith &amp; The Cosmic Echoes ~ Astral Traveling ~ Astral Traveling<br>
Anthony Fung, Andrew Renfroe &amp; Luca Alemanno ~ Creepin' ~ Common Language<br>
Anthony Fung, Andrew Renfroe &amp; Luca Alemanno ~ This is for Albert ~ Common Language<br>
Pat Metheny ~ SE-O ~ Side-Eye III+<br>
Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room<br>
Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants<br>
Dave Holland ~ Sextet: Fast Track ~ Sextet: Fast Track - EP</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode Aug 3 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode Aug 3 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-aug-3-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-aug-3-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with some of this genre's greatest masters, Herbie, Henderson, Hampton and OP. Following that we have new music from up and coming jazz artists. The show concludes with another jazz master, Charles LLoyd and his latest release from the Indian/Jazz fusion project Sangam.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Herbie Hancock ~ Ostinato (Suite for Angela) ~ Mwandishi
Joe Henderson ~ Serenity ~ In 'n Out
Lionel Hampton &amp; Oscar Peterson ~ Moonglow ~ The Complete Lionel Hampton Quartets and Quintets with Oscar Peterson on Verve
Ralph Alessi ~ A Sun That Never Sets ~ A Sun That Never Sets
Joey Alexander ~ Deep Calls To Deep ~ Celestial Keeper
Nicole Zuraitis ~ the devil i knew ~ the devil i knew
Charles Lloyd ~ Tagore ~ Sangam &amp; Friends</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with some of this genre's greatest masters, Herbie, Henderson, Hampton and OP. Following that we have new music from up and coming jazz artists. The show concludes with another jazz master, Charles LLoyd and his latest release from the Indian/Jazz fusion project Sangam.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Herbie Hancock ~ Ostinato (Suite for Angela) ~ Mwandishi<br>
Joe Henderson ~ Serenity ~ In 'n Out<br>
Lionel Hampton &amp; Oscar Peterson ~ Moonglow ~ The Complete Lionel Hampton Quartets and Quintets with Oscar Peterson on Verve<br>
Ralph Alessi ~ A Sun That Never Sets ~ A Sun That Never Sets<br>
Joey Alexander ~ Deep Calls To Deep ~ Celestial Keeper<br>
Nicole Zuraitis ~ the devil i knew ~ the devil i knew<br>
Charles Lloyd ~ Tagore ~ Sangam &amp; Friends</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>552</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode July 26 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode July 26 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-july-26-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-july-26-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Begins with young pianist Joey Alexander who was a young prodigy at age 11, now after a decade of recording and touring is a respected jazz artist for his playing and composing. That is followed by jazz masters Brecker, Jarrett and Dr. L Smith. There is a duo of SoCal artists before the set concludes with the John Coltrane Quartet.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joey Alexander ~ Aversion ~ Celestial Keeper
Michael Brecker ~ The Cost of Living ~ Michael Brecker
Keith Jarrett ~ Long As You Know You're Living Yours ~ Belonging
Dr. Lonnie Smith ~ Too Damn Hot ~ Too Damn Hot
Monette Marino Keita ~ Djagbe Foli ~ Séwa Foli - Single
Peter Sprague ~ Anti Ai ~ Anti Ai
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Begins with young pianist Joey Alexander who was a young prodigy at age 11, now after a decade of recording and touring is a respected jazz artist for his playing and composing. That is followed by jazz masters Brecker, Jarrett and Dr. L Smith. There is a duo of SoCal artists before the set concludes with the John Coltrane Quartet.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Joey Alexander ~ Aversion ~ Celestial Keeper<br>
Michael Brecker ~ The Cost of Living ~ Michael Brecker<br>
Keith Jarrett ~ Long As You Know You're Living Yours ~ Belonging<br>
Dr. Lonnie Smith ~ Too Damn Hot ~ Too Damn Hot<br>
Monette Marino Keita ~ Djagbe Foli ~ Séwa Foli - Single<br>
Peter Sprague ~ Anti Ai ~ Anti Ai<br>
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Begins with young pianist Joey Alexander who was a young prodigy at age 11, now after a decade of recording and touring is a respected jazz artist for his playing and composing.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3588</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>551</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode July 19 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode July 19 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-july-19-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-july-19-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This show features a heavy dose of Coltrane related tracks from his quartet's collaborator McCoy Tyner, to his composition Naima, and concluding with Trane as a sideman with Miles. In between we have a fusion set from Airto, Flora and McLaughlin. </p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
McCoy Tyner ~ Passion Dance ~ The Real McCoy
McCoy Tyner ~ When Sunny Gets Blue ~ Today and Tomorrow
Curtis Taylor ~ Naima ~ Snapshot
Airto ~ Tombo In 7/4 ~ Fingers
Flora Purim ~ Nothing Will Be As It Was - Nada Sera Sera Como Antes ~ Nothing Will Be As It Was... Tomorrow
John McLaughlin ~ Nathaniel Drives to New Jersey ~ Music for Abandoned Heights
Mauricio Morales &amp; Adam Hersh ~ Retratos De Vida Interrumpida ~ Between Dreams &amp; Twilight 
Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ Milestones</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This show features a heavy dose of Coltrane related tracks from his quartet's collaborator McCoy Tyner, to his composition Naima, and concluding with Trane as a sideman with Miles. In between we have a fusion set from Airto, Flora and McLaughlin. </p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
McCoy Tyner ~ Passion Dance ~ The Real McCoy<br>
McCoy Tyner ~ When Sunny Gets Blue ~ Today and Tomorrow<br>
Curtis Taylor ~ Naima ~ Snapshot<br>
Airto ~ Tombo In 7/4 ~ Fingers<br>
Flora Purim ~ Nothing Will Be As It Was - Nada Sera Sera Como Antes ~ Nothing Will Be As It Was... Tomorrow<br>
John McLaughlin ~ Nathaniel Drives to New Jersey ~ Music for Abandoned Heights<br>
Mauricio Morales &amp; Adam Hersh ~ Retratos De Vida Interrumpida ~ Between Dreams &amp; Twilight <br>
Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ Milestones</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3609</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>550</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode July 12 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode July 12 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-july-12-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-july-12-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with the politically charged music of Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. Other highlights are Rene Rosnes playing Brazilian compositions and a newly single from Charles Lloyd and his Sangam Trio. We end this show with another tribute to Miles and Trane on their centenial.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Charlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ Introduction To People ~ The Ballad of the Fallen
Charlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ The People United Will Never Be Defeated ~ The Ballad of the Fallen
Renee Rosnes ~ Casa Forte ~ Crossing Paths
Peter Erskine ~ Lost Page ~ Dr. Um
Charles Lloyd ~ Sam on the Ganges ~ Single
Holly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo ~ Low Life
Kenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ Soulero
John Coltrane ~ Spiral ~ Giant Steps
Miles Davis ~ Miles Runs the Voodoo Down ~ Bitches Brew</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with the politically charged music of Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. Other highlights are Rene Rosnes playing Brazilian compositions and a newly single from Charles Lloyd and his Sangam Trio. We end this show with another tribute to Miles and Trane on their centenial.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Charlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ Introduction To People ~ The Ballad of the Fallen<br>
Charlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ The People United Will Never Be Defeated ~ The Ballad of the Fallen<br>
Renee Rosnes ~ Casa Forte ~ Crossing Paths<br>
Peter Erskine ~ Lost Page ~ Dr. Um<br>
Charles Lloyd ~ Sam on the Ganges ~ Single<br>
Holly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo ~ Low Life<br>
Kenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ Soulero<br>
John Coltrane ~ Spiral ~ Giant Steps<br>
Miles Davis ~ Miles Runs the Voodoo Down ~ Bitches Brew</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode begins with the politically charged music of Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. Other highlights are Rene Rosnes playing Brazilian compositions and a newly single from Charles Lloyd and his Sangam Trio. We end this show with another tribute to Miles and Trane on their centenial.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ Introduction To People ~ The Ballad of the FallenCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ The People United Will Never Be Defeated ~ The Ballad of the FallenRenee Rosnes ~ Casa Forte ~ Crossing PathsPeter Erskine ~ Lost Page ~ Dr. UmCharles Lloyd ~ Sam on the Ganges ~ SingleHolly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo ~ Low LifeKenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ SouleroJohn Coltrane ~ Spiral ~ Giant StepsMiles Davis ~ Miles Runs the Voodoo Down ~ Bitches Brew]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3591</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>549</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Chick Three Ways</title>
        <itunes:title>Chick Three Ways</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/chick-three-ways/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/chick-three-ways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week's episode features a Chick Corea set with three tunes in very different settings. First we feature two young jazz artists with debut albums and a pair of Miles &amp; Trane tunes in honor of their centennial birthdays. We complete this show honoring David Clayton Thomas from BS&amp;T who passed on last week.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Caelan Cardello ~ Music for the People ~ Chapter One
Matt Hall ~ Charlie's Harley ~ I Hope to My Never
John Coltrane ~ Like Sonny ~ Coltrane Jazz
Miles Davis ~ Black Comedy ~ Miles In the Sky
Chick Corea ~ Matrix ~ Now He Sings, Now He Sobs
Chick Corea ~ Armando's Rhumba ~ My Spanish Heart
Chick Corea And Gary Burton ~ No Mystery ~ Native Sense - The New Duets
Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears ~ Spinning Wheel ~ Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week's episode features a Chick Corea set with three tunes in very different settings. First we feature two young jazz artists with debut albums and a pair of Miles &amp; Trane tunes in honor of their centennial birthdays. We complete this show honoring David Clayton Thomas from BS&amp;T who passed on last week.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Caelan Cardello ~ Music for the People ~ Chapter One<br>
Matt Hall ~ Charlie's Harley ~ I Hope to My Never<br>
John Coltrane ~ Like Sonny ~ Coltrane Jazz<br>
Miles Davis ~ Black Comedy ~ Miles In the Sky<br>
Chick Corea ~ Matrix ~ Now He Sings, Now He Sobs<br>
Chick Corea ~ Armando's Rhumba ~ My Spanish Heart<br>
Chick Corea And Gary Burton ~ No Mystery ~ Native Sense - The New Duets<br>
Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears ~ Spinning Wheel ~ Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears</p>
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        <itunes:summary>This week’s episode features a Chick Corea set with three tunes in very different settings.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3610</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>548</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode June 28 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode June 28 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-june-28-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-june-28-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Another eclectic set featuring fusion, hard-bop, and protest. Beginning with piano master Hancock and up-and-coming phenom Cardello, and ending with fusion guitarists supreme McLaughlin and Stern. Then a little protest music in between. </p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Herbie Hancock ~ Actual Proof ~ Thrust
Caelan Cardello ~ Steppin' Up ~ Chapter One
Les McCann &amp; Eddie Harris ~ Compared to What ~ Swiss Movement
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein &amp; Bill Stewart ~ FU Donald ~ Perpetual Pendulum
Pat Metheny Group ~ When We Were Free ~ Quartet
Bill Cunliffe &amp; Holly Hofmann ~ Chucho ~ Just Duet, Vol. 2
John McLaughlin ~ Elijah in DC ~ Music for Abandoned Heights
Łukasz Pawlik &amp; Mike Stern ~ Eastern Winds ~  Single</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another eclectic set featuring fusion, hard-bop, and protest. Beginning with piano master Hancock and up-and-coming phenom Cardello, and ending with fusion guitarists supreme McLaughlin and Stern. Then a little protest music in between. </p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Herbie Hancock ~ Actual Proof ~ Thrust<br>
Caelan Cardello ~ Steppin' Up ~ Chapter One<br>
Les McCann &amp; Eddie Harris ~ Compared to What ~ Swiss Movement<br>
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein &amp; Bill Stewart ~ FU Donald ~ Perpetual Pendulum<br>
Pat Metheny Group ~ When We Were Free ~ Quartet<br>
Bill Cunliffe &amp; Holly Hofmann ~ Chucho ~ Just Duet, Vol. 2<br>
John McLaughlin ~ Elijah in DC ~ Music for Abandoned Heights<br>
Łukasz Pawlik &amp; Mike Stern ~ Eastern Winds ~  Single</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Another eclectic set featuring fusion, hard-bop, and protest.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3580</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>547</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Trane, Brecker, Potter</title>
        <itunes:title>Trane, Brecker, Potter</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/trane-brecker-potter/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/trane-brecker-potter/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with a Coltrane inspired track from Emmet Cohen's latest album. We follow that with saxophone giants Potter and Brecker. The set concludes with a great arrangement of a Coltrane classic from Hancock and then an extended piece from Trane himself.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Emmet Cohen ~ Blue Train ~ Universal Truth
Chris Potter ~ Sister Annie ~ Alive With Ghosts Today
Michael Brecker ~ Nothing Personal ~ Michael Brecker
Michael Brecker ~ African Skies ~ Tales from the Hudson
Hancock, Brecker &amp; Hargrove ~ So What / Impressions ~ Directions In Music: Live At Massey Hall
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Transition ~ Transition</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with a Coltrane inspired track from Emmet Cohen's latest album. We follow that with saxophone giants Potter and Brecker. The set concludes with a great arrangement of a Coltrane classic from Hancock and then an extended piece from Trane himself.<br>
<br>
Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Emmet Cohen ~ Blue Train ~ Universal Truth<br>
Chris Potter ~ Sister Annie ~ Alive With Ghosts Today<br>
Michael Brecker ~ Nothing Personal ~ Michael Brecker<br>
Michael Brecker ~ African Skies ~ Tales from the Hudson<br>
Hancock, Brecker &amp; Hargrove ~ So What / Impressions ~ Directions In Music: Live At Massey Hall<br>
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Transition ~ Transition</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3563</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>546</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode June 14 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode June 14 2026</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-june-14-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with a Joe Henderson tribute after attending a show by flautist Lori Bell of Henderson arrangements. Other tracks of note are Emmet Cohen's latest release, a Miles' classic, and the fusion feature from RTF.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Lori Bell Quartet ~ Black Narcissus ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Inner Urge
Larry Young ~ Zoltan ~ Unity
Emmet Cohen ~ I. Eternal Glimpse ~ Universal Truth
Miles Davis ~ Sid's Ahead ~ Milestones
Return to Forever ~ The Romantic Warrior ~ Romantic Warrior</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode begins with a Joe Henderson tribute after attending a show by flautist Lori Bell of Henderson arrangements. Other tracks of note are Emmet Cohen's latest release, a Miles' classic, and the fusion feature from RTF.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Lori Bell Quartet ~ Black Narcissus ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe Henderson<br>
Joe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Inner Urge<br>
Larry Young ~ Zoltan ~ Unity<br>
Emmet Cohen ~ I. Eternal Glimpse ~ Universal Truth<br>
Miles Davis ~ Sid's Ahead ~ Milestones<br>
Return to Forever ~ The Romantic Warrior ~ Romantic Warrior</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode begins with a Joe Henderson tribute after attending a show by flautist Lori Bell of Henderson arrangements. Other tracks of note are Emmet Cohen's latest release, a Miles' classic, and the fusion feature from RTF.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumLori Bell Quartet ~ Black Narcissus ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe HendersonJoe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Inner UrgeLarry Young ~ Zoltan ~ UnityEmmet Cohen ~ I. Eternal Glimpse ~ Universal TruthMiles Davis ~ Sid's Ahead ~ MilestonesReturn to Forever ~ The Romantic Warrior ~ Romantic Warrior]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3578</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>545</itunes:episode>
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        <title>More Sonny and Miles</title>
        <itunes:title>More Sonny and Miles</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/more-sonny-and-miles/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:06:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The last two episodes have been dedicated to Miles and Sonny, but there were a few more tracks I wanted to get into, so we review those at the top of the show. That is followed by some new music including a recent release by Emmet C and Joe F. Finally, we review some early Weather Report and late Joe Zawinul. </p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Sonny Rollins ~ Way Out West ~ Way Out West
Thelonious Monk ~ Bemsha Swing ~ Brilliant Corners
Miles Davis ~ Honky Tonk ~ Get Up With It
Joe Farnsworth ~ You Already Know ~ The Big Room
Emmet Cohen ~ Gingerbread Boy ~ Universal Truth
Emmet Cohen ~ III. Universal Truth ~ Universal Truth
Weather Report ~ Orange Lady ~ Weather Report
Joe Zawinul ~ Black Market ~ Brown Street</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The last two episodes have been dedicated to Miles and Sonny, but there were a few more tracks I wanted to get into, so we review those at the top of the show. That is followed by some new music including a recent release by Emmet C and Joe F. Finally, we review some early Weather Report and late Joe Zawinul. </p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ Way Out West ~ Way Out West<br>
Thelonious Monk ~ Bemsha Swing ~ Brilliant Corners<br>
Miles Davis ~ Honky Tonk ~ Get Up With It<br>
Joe Farnsworth ~ You Already Know ~ The Big Room<br>
Emmet Cohen ~ Gingerbread Boy ~ Universal Truth<br>
Emmet Cohen ~ III. Universal Truth ~ Universal Truth<br>
Weather Report ~ Orange Lady ~ Weather Report<br>
Joe Zawinul ~ Black Market ~ Brown Street</p>
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        <title>Sonny RIP</title>
        <itunes:title>Sonny RIP</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/sonny-rip/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the greatest players in the jazz legacy, Sonny Rollins passed away last week on May 25 at 95 years of age. On this episode, we look back on his career which spanned 7 decades. Here are some of my favorite "Newk" recordings from his most creative years.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Sonny Rollins ~ Strode Rode ~ Saxophone Colossus
Sonny Rollins ~ Wonderful! Wonderful! ~ Newk's Time
Sonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contempory Leaders
Sonny Rollins ~ God Bless the Child ~ The Bridge
Sonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie (Original Music From The Score)
Sonny Rollins ~ The Freedom Suite ~ Freedom Suite</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the greatest players in the jazz legacy, Sonny Rollins passed away last week on May 25 at 95 years of age. On this episode, we look back on his career which spanned 7 decades. Here are some of my favorite "Newk" recordings from his most creative years.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ Strode Rode ~ Saxophone Colossus<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ Wonderful! Wonderful! ~ Newk's Time<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contempory Leaders<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ God Bless the Child ~ The Bridge<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie (Original Music From The Score)<br>
Sonny Rollins ~ The Freedom Suite ~ Freedom Suite</p>
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PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumSonny Rollins ~ Strode Rode ~ Saxophone ColossusSonny Rollins ~ Wonderful! Wonderful! ~ Newk's TimeSonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contempory LeadersSonny Rollins ~ God Bless the Child ~ The BridgeSonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie (Original Music From The Score)Sonny Rollins ~ The Freedom Suite ~ Freedom Suite]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3661</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>543</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Miles Centennial Celebration</title>
        <itunes:title>Miles Centennial Celebration</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/miles-centennial-celebration/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/miles-centennial-celebration/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>For this week's episode, we celebrate Miles Davis on the Centennial of his birth, May 26 1926. Miles is one of the most influential of jazz artist, having set new directions for jazz time and time again. Here we represent music from his first and second great quintets along with his explorations in electronics and rock rhythms that led to the jazz-rock fusion of the 70's and beyond.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ Milestones
Miles Davis ~ So What ~ Kind of Blue
Miles Davis ~ Joshua ~ Seven Steps To Heaven
Miles Davis ~ Footprints ~ Miles Smiles
Miles Davis ~ Spanish Key (alternate take) ~ Bitches Brew (Legacy Edition)
Gregory Hutchinson ~ Water Babies ~ Kind of Now - The Pulse of Miles Davis
Peter Sprague ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ Blue Kind of Miles</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For this week's episode, we celebrate Miles Davis on the Centennial of his birth, May 26 1926. Miles is one of the most influential of jazz artist, having set new directions for jazz time and time again. Here we represent music from his first and second great quintets along with his explorations in electronics and rock rhythms that led to the jazz-rock fusion of the 70's and beyond.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ Milestones<br>
Miles Davis ~ So What ~ Kind of Blue<br>
Miles Davis ~ Joshua ~ Seven Steps To Heaven<br>
Miles Davis ~ Footprints ~ Miles Smiles<br>
Miles Davis ~ Spanish Key (alternate take) ~ Bitches Brew (Legacy Edition)<br>
Gregory Hutchinson ~ Water Babies ~ Kind of Now - The Pulse of Miles Davis<br>
Peter Sprague ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ Blue Kind of Miles</p>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>542</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Latest from the Greatest</title>
        <itunes:title>Latest from the Greatest</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/latest-from-the-greatest/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/latest-from-the-greatest/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features brand new music from some of the best jazz artists of today. From Potter to Metheny to Marsalis and more we have new album releases for your listening pleasure. They don't dissapoint.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Chris Potter ~ Sister Annie ~ Alive With Ghosts Today
Steve Wilson ~ Quiet Girl ~ Enduring Sonance
Billy Childs ~ Lazy Afternoon ~ Triumvirate
Gregory Hutchinson ~ Bitches Brew ~ Kind of Now - The Pulse of Miles Davis
Pat Metheny ~ Make a New World ~ Side-Eye III+
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra &amp; Wynton Marsalis ~ Let Freedom Swing (Eleanor Roosevelt) ~ Let Freedom Swing
Brian Lynch ~ Blue n' boogie ~ Torch Bearers</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features brand new music from some of the best jazz artists of today. From Potter to Metheny to Marsalis and more we have new album releases for your listening pleasure. They don't dissapoint.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Chris Potter ~ Sister Annie ~ Alive With Ghosts Today<br>
Steve Wilson ~ Quiet Girl ~ Enduring Sonance<br>
Billy Childs ~ Lazy Afternoon ~ Triumvirate<br>
Gregory Hutchinson ~ Bitches Brew ~ Kind of Now - The Pulse of Miles Davis<br>
Pat Metheny ~ Make a New World ~ Side-Eye III+<br>
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra &amp; Wynton Marsalis ~ Let Freedom Swing (Eleanor Roosevelt) ~ Let Freedom Swing<br>
Brian Lynch ~ Blue n' boogie ~ Torch Bearers</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>541</itunes:episode>
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        <title>A New York City Groove</title>
        <itunes:title>A New York City Groove</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/a-new-york-city-groove/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/a-new-york-city-groove/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on my recent trip to New York City, focusing on the jazz clubs and concerts I explored. We visited some of the iconic spots that have been standing the test of time, like Smalls, Mezzrow, and Smoke, and also discovered some fresh new places, such as Jazz Cultural and Close Up. Plus, we went to the Essentially Ellington competition at Jazz @ Lincoln Center to see the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory perform and snag an Honorable Mention Award. You can listen to the audio from the stream in this podcast.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Caelan Cardello ~ Gone Fishin’ ~ Chapter One
Sarah Hanahan ~ We Bop! ~ Among Giants
Jacobs Jazz Orchestra (YLJC) ~ Star Crossed Lovers ~ Essentially Ellington Competition
Steve Wilson ~ Helen's Song ~ Enduring Sonance
Sean Jones ~ How High the Moon ~ Im·pro·vise Never Before Seen
John Di Martino ~ Isfahan ~ Passion Flower
Scott Robinson ~ Tenor Eleven ~ Scott Robinson: Tenormore
Sullivan Fortner ~ In a Sentimental Mood ~ Moments Preserved
Steve Davis ~ Club 880 ~ Images</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on my recent trip to New York City, focusing on the jazz clubs and concerts I explored. We visited some of the iconic spots that have been standing the test of time, like Smalls, Mezzrow, and Smoke, and also discovered some fresh new places, such as Jazz Cultural and Close Up. Plus, we went to the Essentially Ellington competition at Jazz @ Lincoln Center to see the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory perform and snag an Honorable Mention Award. You can listen to the audio from the stream in this podcast.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Caelan Cardello ~ Gone Fishin’ ~ Chapter One<br>
Sarah Hanahan ~ We Bop! ~ Among Giants<br>
Jacobs Jazz Orchestra (YLJC) ~ Star Crossed Lovers ~ Essentially Ellington Competition<br>
Steve Wilson ~ Helen's Song ~ Enduring Sonance<br>
Sean Jones ~ How High the Moon ~ Im·pro·vise Never Before Seen<br>
John Di Martino ~ Isfahan ~ Passion Flower<br>
Scott Robinson ~ Tenor Eleven ~ Scott Robinson: Tenormore<br>
Sullivan Fortner ~ In a Sentimental Mood ~ Moments Preserved<br>
Steve Davis ~ Club 880 ~ Images</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode May 3 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode May 3 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/may-3-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/may-3-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Lots of new music in this week's episode. But first we begin with some funky 80's fusion from Steps Ahead with great tenor work from Michael Brecker. Perhaps two of the greatest jazz artists currently touring and making new music are on the playlist from Potter and Metheny. Also new music from today's modern creative forces Wilkins, Preminger and Turner.</p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Steps Ahead ~ Radio-Active ~ Modern Times
Chris Potter ~ Into Africa ~ Alive With Ghosts Today
Pat Metheny ~ Urban and Western ~ Side-Eye III+
Immanuel Wilkins ~ THE BIG COUNTRY ~ Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 2
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Smoke Gets In Your Eyes ~ Stitching Life
Mark Turner ~ It Very Well May Be ~ Patternmaster</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lots of new music in this week's episode. But first we begin with some funky 80's fusion from Steps Ahead with great tenor work from Michael Brecker. Perhaps two of the greatest jazz artists currently touring and making new music are on the playlist from Potter and Metheny. Also new music from today's modern creative forces Wilkins, Preminger and Turner.</p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Steps Ahead ~ Radio-Active ~ Modern Times<br>
Chris Potter ~ Into Africa ~ Alive With Ghosts Today<br>
Pat Metheny ~ Urban and Western ~ Side-Eye III+<br>
Immanuel Wilkins ~ THE BIG COUNTRY ~ Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 2<br>
Noah Preminger &amp; Max Light ~ Smoke Gets In Your Eyes ~ Stitching Life<br>
Mark Turner ~ It Very Well May Be ~ Patternmaster</p>
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        <itunes:summary>Lots of new music in this week’s episode. But first we begin with some funky 80’s fusion</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>539</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode April 25 2026</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode April 25 2026</itunes:title>
        <link>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-april-25-2026/</link>
                    <comments>https://jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/e/episode-april-25-2026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This is an eclectic set for sure! It features a vocal track, modern jazz, 70's fusion and a jazz suite with chamber orchestra. The latter is selections from the Zodiac Suite composed by Mary Lou Williams and arranged for strings, brass and woodwinds. </p>
<p>Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Nicole Zuraitis ~ won't make it out alive ~ the devil i knew
Immanuel Wilkins ~ COMPOSITION II ~ Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1
Mahavishnu Orchestra ~ Meeting Of The Spirits ~ The Inner Mounting Flame
Weather Report ~ Gibraltar ~ Black Market
Weather Report ~ Orange Lady ~ Weather Report
Helen Sung ~ I Can't Help Falling In Love ~ Everybody's Waltz
Umlaut Chamber Orchestra ~ Virgo ~ Zodiac Suite - Mary Lou Williams
Umlaut Chamber Orchestra ~ Capricorn ~ Zodiac Suite - Mary Lou Williams
Umlaut Chamber Orchestra ~ Aquarius ~ Zodiac Suite - Mary Lou Williams</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is an eclectic set for sure! It features a vocal track, modern jazz, 70's fusion and a jazz suite with chamber orchestra. The latter is selections from the Zodiac Suite composed by Mary Lou Williams and arranged for strings, brass and woodwinds. </p>
<p>Playlist<br>
Artist ~ Name ~ Album<br>
Nicole Zuraitis ~ won't make it out alive ~ the devil i knew<br>
Immanuel Wilkins ~ COMPOSITION II ~ Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1<br>
Mahavishnu Orchestra ~ Meeting Of The Spirits ~ The Inner Mounting Flame<br>
Weather Report ~ Gibraltar ~ Black Market<br>
Weather Report ~ Orange Lady ~ Weather Report<br>
Helen Sung ~ I Can't Help Falling In Love ~ Everybody's Waltz<br>
Umlaut Chamber Orchestra ~ Virgo ~ Zodiac Suite - Mary Lou Williams<br>
Umlaut Chamber Orchestra ~ Capricorn ~ Zodiac Suite - Mary Lou Williams<br>
Umlaut Chamber Orchestra ~ Aquarius ~ Zodiac Suite - Mary Lou Williams</p>
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        <itunes:author>Ken Laster</itunes:author>
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