June 2, 2022 #1258

A free jazz explosion happened in Europe in the late ‘60s, with much of the action happening in Paris. The local French practitioners of freer musical expression received a major jolt of influence and creativity when several members of the AACM in Chicago ventured across the Atlantic seeking better opportunities Continue Reading

May 26, 2022 #1257

Sometimes the choices for these shows can get a little overwhelming – like this episode filled with some excellent new releases. For instance, David Murray’s Brave New World Trio, the duo of Ingrid Laubrock and Andy Milne, and Daniel Carter’s Telepathic Band. From Germany the seal gets cracked on three Continue Reading

May 12, 2022 #1256

Due to glitch at Taintradio, this playlist was aired on May 12 . It was meant for May 19.  Ah, technology! Highlights this week include music from new releases by two of the top saxophonists around, Mark Turner and David Binney, bassist Luke Stewart teamed up with sitarist Jarvis Earnshaw, Continue Reading