In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

• Episode October 5 2025

  This episode begins as a continuation of last week's tribute to the late pianist Mike Wofford with a solo rendition of a Jackie McLean composition Little Melonae. Also featured is another San Diego pianist Irving Flores with his latest album release. Herbie, McLaughlin and Maupin round out the show. Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Little Melonae ~ It's Personal Irving Flores ~ Tramonto a Massa Lubrense ~ Armando Mi Conga Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles Herbie Hancock ~ Ostinato (Suite for Angela) ~ Mwandishi John McLaughlin ~ Peace One ~ My Goals Beyond Bennie Maupin ~ The Jewel In the Lotus ~ The Jewel In the Lotus

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• Mike Wofford Tribute

  We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode's first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87. He was a giant in the Socal jazz scene, playing with the great West Coast artists of the 60's, accompanist to Sarah and Ella in the 80's, as well as scores for Hollywood and TV. Mike will be missed by the jazz community in San Diego and beyond. His wife Holly Hofmann (flute) is represented here as well.  Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Take the "A" Train ~ Time Cafe Rob Thorsen Quartet ~ Beatrice ~ First Impression Mike Wofford & Holly Hofmann ~ Karita ~ Turn Signal Joe Henderson ~ Black Narcissus ~ Power To The People Joe Farnsworth ~ Continuance ~ The Big Room Wes Montgomery ~ West Coast Blues ~ Incredible Jazz Guitar John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent

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• Episode September 21 2025

  This week's jazz podcast starts with an old standard from 1928, Makin' Whoopee. Classics from Brubeck, Wes and Trane (on his birth anniversary), and new music from Barron and McLaughlin, and more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Branford Marsalis ~ Makin' Whoopee ~ Trio Jeepy The Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Three to Get Ready ~ Time Out Dave Holland Quartet ~ Four Winds ~ Conference of the Birds Wes Montgomery ~ Bumpin' On Sunset ~ Tequila John Coltrane ~ Dear Old Stockholm ~ Dear Old Stockholm Irving Flores ~ Samba Con Sabor ~ Armando Mi Conga Kenny Barron ~ The Nearness of You ~ Beyond This Place John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension ~ New Blues Old Bruise ~ Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2022

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• Chill Out

  This episode is my Chill Playlist. Starting with Miles & Trane is a fine way to begin.  While it is laid back on the surface, many of the tunes start chill, but gain in intensity. Branford's Hope is a great example of this. I especially dig Joe Henderson's take on Lazy Afternoon. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Miles Davis ~ Footprints ~ Miles Smiles John Coltrane ~ Equinox ~ Coltrane's Sound Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ Hope ~ Braggtown Joe Henderson ~ Lazy Afternoon ~ Power to the People Pat Metheny ~ Minuano ~ Still Life (Talking) Emmet Cohen ~ Everlasting ~ Vibe Provider David Borgo ~ InFormation ~ Uplift 

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• Jazz in the Motor City

  Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage, both local jazz talents and national acts. The episode concludes with the release of new music from pianist Christian Sands (New Haven) and saxophonist David Borgo (San Diego). Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Louis Jones III ~ Alternative Facts ~ Motions Marion Hayden ~ Buhaina ~ Visions Herlin Riley ~ Wang Dang Doodle ~ Perpetual Optimism Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ Spiral Dance ~ Belonging Walter Smith III ~ Cézanne ~ three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not Jackie McLean ~ Appointment In Ghana ~ Jackie's Bag Christian Sands ~ Divergent Journeys ~ Embracing Dawn David Borgo ~ Fluctuating Friends ~ Uplift

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