MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #499 WEEK OF 9-1-2025
Episode #499 of Modern Jazz Today offers a diverse lineup that moves between rhythmic fire, lyrical elegance, and adventurous global sounds. Hour #1 features the energy of La Banda Ramirez and Ron Rieder, alongside Valeria Stewart’s reflective “Ensuenos” and Mac Gollehon’s edgy fusion. Canadian voices shine through David Occhipinti,
Will Régnier, and the expressive soundscapes of jazz bassists Reginald Cyntje and Danette McMahon, while Norah Jones and Jerry Bergonzi bring depth and contrast. In Hour #2, the momentum continues with Marbin’s expansive jams and Dr. Rubberfunk’s groove-driven work, flowing into Alex Cuba’s bright Canadian storytelling and The SoulJazz Orchestra’s political edge. The hour closes with Wayne Alpern’s reimagined classics and Pat Metheny’s sweeping “America Undefined,” a reminder of jazz’s constant push into new terrain.
Hour #1
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Banda Ramirez | Break My Chains | Lizzie’s Lounge | Metrotang Publishing | 5:35 |
| Ron Rieder | Danca Festiva | Dia Precioso! | Ameson Records | 3:50 |
| Valeria Stewart | Ensuenos | Raices | Roots | AntidoteSounds | 3:09 |
| Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics | Stud Poker | Pistoleros | WFO Music | 3:25 |
| David Occhipinti* | Ice Dance | Camera Lucida | Elastic Recordings | 4:23 |
| 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 |
| Norah Jones | Begin Again | Begin Again | Blue Note Records | 3:49 |
| Jerry Bergonzi | 6th Ray Devotion | The Seven Rays | Savant | 8:58 |
| Steve Gadd Band | I Know, But Tell Me Again | Steve Gadd Band | BFM Jazz | 4:51 |
Hour #2
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbin | Strong Thing Part 1 | Strong Thing | Self-Released | 5:47 |
| Dr. Rubberfunk | Slim’s Mood | My Life at 45 Pt. 3 | Jalapeno Records | 3:40 |
| Alex Cuba* | Yo No Sé | Sublime | Caracol Records | 2:29 |
| Raquel Cepeda | Berimbau | Passion | Raquel Cepeda Music, LLC | 4:39 |
| The SoulJazz Orchestra* | Charlie Foxtrot | Chaos Theory | Strut | 4:11 |
| Ben Rosenblum | Cedar Place | Kites and Strings | One Trick Dog | 5:34 |
| Amiee-Jo Benoit & Trio Velocity* | This Flight Tonight | Borjoner | Self-Released | 5:51 |
| Wayne Alpern | Let It Be | Scarab | Henri Elkan | 3:40 |
| Pat Metheny | America Undefined | From This Place | Nonesuch | 13:22 |
| The Soundbase | Ping-Pong | Dangerous Territory | Self-Released | 4:52 |
| Vin Venezia | Without A Sound | The Venetian | Inner Vision Records | 3:06 |
*Indicates Canadian Content
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