Skerik

The Syncopated Taint Septet formed unexpectedly and organically in the summer of 2002 when Skerik was at home in Seattle between tours. Talking with long-time comrade and baritone saxophonist Craig Flory, Skerik decided to reactivate a sax-and-organ group with Joe Doria on Hammond organ and John Wicks on drums. Soon, the horn count increased as Skerik enlisted fellow Seattle musicians Dave Carter on trumpet, Hans Teuber on alto saxophone on flute, and Steve Moore on trombone and Wurlitzer electric piano, packing the harmonies (and the stage) with a five-horn front line. From the beginning, Skerik invited all of the musicians to suggest ideas and write music for the band

Music from Ledoux, Brahem, Racicot & More

by Bob Osborne
March 6, 2025

There are a wide variety of releases on offer in this collection of music. From established bands who have been around from many years to exciting new groups of musicians working together to create and develop fascinating and novel approaches to Jazz. As the show progresses we move from the conventional to the experimental.

The Clinic

By Ari Joshua

Label: Music Factory Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: The Clinic

Drums of Compassion

By Michael Shrieve

Label: 7D Media
Released: 2024
Track listing: The Call of Michael Olatunji; On the Path to the Healing Waters; As Above, So Below; The Euphoric Pandiero of Airto Moriera; The Fierce Energy of Love; Oracle; The Breath of Human Kindness; Zakir Hussain; Hejira

New Music From Keberle, Nawashiro, Hilton & More

by Bob Osborne
October 31, 2024

On this show, we feature another selection of excellent new jazz releases for your listening pleasure. In addition, I feature a 1992 performance from Keith Jarrett with Gary Peacock and Paul Motian from the legendary Deer Head Inn which has just been released. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Ryan Keberle & Catharsis “Sonic Living" from ...

The Architecture Of Jazz

by Bob Osborne
September 26, 2024

Traditional jazz groups move from trios to full orchestras via various combinations. This selection of new releases features well recognised instrumental combinations and well as exciting and inventive new formations which challenge the accepted norms and offer new aspects to the music. The Architecture of Jazz has both a rich history and an exciting future.

Mike Clark: Humble As He Goes

by Doug Collette
March 11, 2024

Drummer/composer/bandleader Mike Clark's resume is as diverse as his talent and, in turn, his discography. The man who dramatically raised his public profile by sitting at the kit for Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters has gone on to record in a wide variety of settings, with a panoply of people, including guitarist extraordinaire Charlie Hunter, British ...

Kosen Rufu

By Mike Clark

Label: Wide Hive Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: First Motion; Hat And Beard; MC��s Thing; Distance Between Leaves; Olivia; Bbq On Auseon; One For Mganga; Love Mingus; Signature; Luconchu��s Night Out; Apparition.

One For Mganga

November 15, 2023

Album: Kosen Rufu
By Mike Clark
Label: Wide Hive Records
Released: 2023
Duration: 04:48

Naughty Professor: Kings

by Mike Jacobs
October 5, 2023

It seems that over the last few years, the New Orleans-based collective Naughty Professor has built up a reputation that has a lot of musicians ambling on down to the Crescent City to sit in with them. Their one/two punch of an ultra-tight rhythm section coupled with a sharper-than-a-tack horn section makes it easy to understand ...