Brandon Woody

Festival International de Jazz de Montr��al 2025

by Mark Sullivan
July 16, 2025

Various Venues Festival International de Jazz de Montr��al Montr��al, Canada June 28-July 2, 2025 The headliners of the 45th edition of the festival included names like Gospel legend Mavis Staples, Canadian rockers Blue Rodeo, Canadian Inuk musician Elisapie, New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Nigerian singer/songwriter Ayra Starr, Canadian ...

Michael Dease, Spike Wilner, Bobby West, Antonia Bennett and more

by Benjamin Boddie
June 26, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Michael Dease, Spike Wilner Trio, Bobby West, Antonia Bennett, Alon Farber & Hagiga, Dom Salvador, Mark Masters Ensemble, Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell, Neff Irizarry, Mads Tolling, Danny Grissett, Luc��a, Tyler Henderson, Sharel Cassity, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap, Jed Levy, Hiromi, Freedom Art Quartet, Ben Sidran, James ...

Brandon Woody, Dabin Ryu, ESINAM, Sibusile Xaba, Butcher Brown & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 24, 2025

Believe it or not, another week has gone by and Mondo Jazz is back with its usual cargo of recent and upcoming releases, debut albums, new collabs, sharp dressed old partnerships, and more... Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Dabin Ryu “Vertigo" Trio! ...

Behn Gillece, Charles Chen, Greg Murphy, Masha Campagne and more

by Benjamin Boddie
June 6, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Behn Gillece, Charles Chen, Greg Murphy, Masha Campagne, Brad Turner, Saul Dautch, Greg Hopkins, Sandra-Mae Lux, Mike Prigodich, Mark Masters, Tyler Henderson, Dale Fielder, Robert Turner, Jeffrey Gimble, Sean Nelson, Diego Rivera, Bill Stewart, Deborah Silver, Carlos Mena, Brandon Woody, James Moody, Cyrus Chestnut, Kandace Springs, John Clayton, Sharel Cassity, ...

New Music from Dease, Woody, Bancroft, Sturino And More

by Bob Osborne
May 29, 2025

On this edition there is a selection of the best in new releases together with two outstanding albums from the recent re-release of the Strata East catalogue.Playlist Michael Dease “Catalyst" from City Life (Origin Records) 00:00 Brandon Woody “Beyond The Reach Of Our Eyes" from For The Love Of It All (Blue Note) 07:08 ...

Albare, Pete McGuinness, Royce Campbell and Vosbein Magee, Marilyn Kleinberg and more

by Benjamin Boddie
May 29, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! ... Fantastic music by Albare, Pete McGuinness, Royce Campbell and Vosbein Magee, Marilyn Kleinberg, Bob James & Dave Koz, Rob Clearfield, Dave Robbins, Gillian Margot & Geoffrey Keezer, Leon Anderson, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Cyrus Chestnut, Rodney Jordan, Nnenna Freelon, Max Leake, Eric Alexander, Reid Hoyson, John Stein, The Empress, Steve Allee, ...

Gerald Clayton, l'Oumigmag, Mehmet Ali Sanl?kol, Triology & more

by Marek J. ?mieta��ski
May 25, 2025

Our 109th episode features new releases from North American artists. That's a rather traditional set with many inspirations from the '50s and '60s. It's nice to hear how young musicians treat tradition with respect, while also introducing a lot of fresh, creative ideas. Most of the material comes from the US, with a few Canadian albums ...

Eric Scott Reed, John Clayton, Kandace Springs, George Colligan and more

by Benjamin Boddie
May 23, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Eric Scott Reed, Beatle Jazz, John Clayton, Ellie Martin, Premazzi / Nasser Quartet, Gabriel Latchin, Jane Ira Bloom, Kandace Springs, George Colligan, Jordan VanHemert, James Moody, Bobby West, Dave Anderson, Mira Choquette, Shiri Zorn & George Muscatello, Mads Tolling, Reggie Watkins, Atlantic Jazz Collective, Michael Waldrop, Romain Pilon, Brandon Woody, ...

James Moody, Jamie Shew, Billy Mohler & Brandee Younger

by Joe Dimino
May 18, 2025

Welcome to the 906th electrifying edition of Neon Jazz! We kick things off with the mesmerizing harpist Brandee Younger and the title track from her much-anticipated 2025 album Gadabout Season. From there, we dive into a powerful new release from the legendary Count Basie Orchestra featuring the dynamic Deborah Silver--a fitting tribute to their unforgettable International ...