In Transition with Randy McElligott

A sax player who is so underrated but yet has his own style of playing, Charles is featured on some original tracks and as a bonus, I decided to feature a selection from a master. Art Pepper.

Charles McPherson Location: Los Angeles, CA Date: October 23, 1978 Artist Album Song Time Charles McPherson Free Bop Chuck-A-Luck 04.47 Charles McPherson Free Bop Estrellita 06.21 Charles McPherson Free Bop Si Si 07.28 Charles McPherson...

Years ago I was very fortunate to witness the beautiful stride playing of pianist Dave McKenna. Watching him play was a treat. A one of a kind. Enjoy 😊

Playlist Dave McKenna Left Handed Compliment Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams 03.36 Dave McKenna Giant Strides Love Letters 03.17 Dave McKenna Left Handed Compliment I'll Be Seeing You 03.14 Dave McKenna Giant Strides Yardbird Suite 02.57 Dave McKenna Giant Strides Cher...

For many years I have always wanted to do a show about relatives. This is the first in a multi part series dealing with various relatives. On today's show we will be listening to four songs that deal with family. Enjoy!😊

Another beautiful pianist, Junior Mance always delivered with style and elegance. Enjoy 😊

Gene Ammon's gut level tenor sax is featured in this episode. Son of renowned early jazz pianist Albert Ammons, Gene never disapoints as is evidenced on these recordings from the 1960s.

Artist Album Song Time Gene Ammons Velvet Soul 1964 In Sid's Thing 05.24 Gene Ammons Twisting The Jug 1962 Down The Line 05.40 Gene Ammons Twisting The Jug 1962 Twistin' The Jug 04.36 Gene Ammons Twisting The Jug 1962 Moten Swing ...

I had a lot of fun putting together this podcast. Pianist Billy Child's, composer Billy strayhorn, the great drummer Billy Cobham and composer Bill Mays along with bassist Red Mitchell are featured on some excellent tracks. Enjoy 😊

Artist Album Song Time Billy Childs Skim Coat The Winds Of Change 05:52 Billy Strayhorn The Peaceful Side Lush Life 03:27 Billy Cobham The Traveller Balancing Act 06:49 Bill Mays and...

Welcome to part 3 of my survey of jazz musicians whose name is Bill. On this episode we listen to one of the greatest musicians in jazz. A man who has influenced many musicians with his lyrical and melodic style of playing, the one and only pianist Bill Evans.

Guitarist Bill Frisell and Bill Laswell, both noted for their unique style of playing as well as their openness to possibilities are also featured.

Not to be f...

Artist Album Song Time Michel Camillo Jazziz April 2002 Piece Of Cake 06:02 Lester Young with Count Basie Classic Columbia Okeh, Vocalion Recordings Pound Cake 02:45 The Aoki-Young-Pavkovic Trio Urban Reception Rice Cake 08:49 Duke Ellington Complete 1936-1940 Sponge Cake and Spinach 02:35 Ulf Wakenius Live From Swedish Jazz Celebration 2003 Cake Walk 07:19 Juan Tizol and His Orchestra Complete Keynote Collection You Can't Hav...

One day I was thinking up a topic for my next podcast. I was wondering how many jazz songs were out there that dealt with cake. In this first of four episodes I will be featuring songs that deal with cake. In the fourth episode I decided to add some ice cream to the cake so to speak so I feature some tracks that deal with ice cream. All in good fun! Enjoy.

Artist Album Song Time Earl Klugh Soda Fountain Shuffle Baby Cakes 0...

Bassist Same Jones was one of the most respected musicians in jazz. He had his own style of playing with an incredible sense of timing and skill. These two recordings from the late 1970's feature Jones in excellent company

Sam Jones Cello Again In Walked Ray 04.51 Sam Jones Changes and Things Laverne Walk 05.25 Sam Jones Cello Again Midnight Waltz 05.36 Sam Jones Changes and Things Sam's Things 06.01 Sam Jones Ce...