Modern Jazz Today
Episode #483 – Week of 5-12-2025
This week’s playlist stretches from cinematic fusion to deep-pocket funk. Hour One moves from the global pulse of Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet and Mike Prigodich’s widescreen “Kate’s Antic” to sleek grooves by Incognito and Spyro Gyra, with Canadian vocalist Serafin LaRiviere recasting “Take On Me.” Hour Two spotlights cross-continental color: Oumou Sangaré’s acoustic elegance, Bill Frisell’s lyric minimalism, and a bright Canadian spark from Alex Bird, Ewen Farncombe & Cheo on “Papaya.”
Along the way you’ll hear soulful turns from Reginald Cyntje and Danette McMahon, plus synth-tinged keys from Resolution 88. Lean in for a ride through melody, rhythm, and feel-good improvisation.
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet | Savana | Catalyst | Cold Plunge Records | 8:52 |
| Reid Jamieson | Super Hero Girl | Super Hero Girl (Single) | Self-Released | 2:56 |
| Mike Prigodich | Kate’s Antic | Stage Magic | Mexican Mocha Music | 9:57 |
| Serafin LaRiviere* | Take On Me | Unravel | Self-Released | 4:01 |
| Kenney Polson | Caravan | Colors of Brazil | Rosetta | 5:40 |
| Sarah Jerrom* | Fata Morgana | Dream Logic | Three Pines Records | 7:17 |
| Incognito | For the Love of You (feat Phil) | Tomorrow’s New Dream | Bluey Music Limited | 3:40 |
| Spyro Gyra | Secret Agent Mash | Vinyl Tap | Amherst Records, Inc. | 6:05 |
| Brooklyn Funk Essentials | Miss Mess | Stay Good | Dorado Records | 5:32 |
| Alex Bird, Ewen Farncombe & Cheo* | Papaya (Single) | Papaya (Single) | Self-Released | 2:43 |
| Mariah Parker | Espíritu Samba | A Window Within | Ancient-Future.com Records | 6:52 |
| Jay Sanders | Krekel | Evanescent | Mindtonic Music | 3:39 |
| Resolution 88 | The Boss From Boston | Vortex | Synthethesia Records | 4:58 |
| Sergio Pamies | Dudú | Time to Say | New Trad | 5:14 |
| Reginald Cyntje | The First Time | The First Time | Self-Released | 8:20 |
| Danette McMahon | Innocent Bystander | No More Excuses | Self-Released | 4:45 |
| Will Régnier* | Smoke and Mirrors | Traces | Self-Released | 6:47 |
| Bill Frisell | Electricity | Valentine | Blue Note Records | 3:19 |
| Oumou Sangaré | Fadjamou | Acoustic | No Format | 4:04 |
| Sandro Zerafa | Elation Now | The Bigger Picture | Paris Jazz | 5:21 |
* Indicates Canadian Content
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