Modern Jazz Today
Modern Jazz Today Episode #501 – Week of 9-15-2025
This week on Modern Jazz Today, Episode #501 takes us on a journey through bold explorations and heartfelt expressions. Franck Amsallem and Enrique Haneine set a thoughtful tone with lyrical originals, while Canadian talents like Motivation and Holly Cole bring distinct voices that honor tradition while pushing forward. The Beat Bronco Organ Trio and Myele Manzanza add grooves with energy and reinterpretation, balanced by Gonchi Sifri’s expansive flights and Anson Wright’s elegant touch.
Hour two highlights Reginald Cyntje’s deep storytelling, Danette McMahon’s sharp reflections, and Will Régnier’s striking textures. Canadian contributions from The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and Carn Davidson 9 enrich the set with fresh orchestral colors, while Randy Hoexter and The Boom Yeh keep the momentum lively. From Sarah McKenzie’s intimate ballad to Dharma Down’s atmospheric close, this playlist celebrates the dynamic creativity shaping modern jazz today.
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hour #1 | ||||
| Franck Amsallem | Cotton Trails | The Summer Knows | Self-Released | 5:33 |
| Enrique Haneine | Perpetual Insights | Conceivable Directions | Elegant Walk Records | 4:45 |
| Motivation* | Skyscrapers | Take It To The Sky | Self-Released | 5:47 |
| Holly Cole* | Comin’ Home Baby | Comin’ Home Baby | Universal Music | 3:31 |
| Malcolm Strachan | Take Me To The Clouds | About Time | Haggis Records | 6:17 |
| Scott Brown & David Schlossberg | Traffic | Far Out Exchage | Far Out Exchange | 5:59 |
| Beat Bronco Organ Trio | Hard Play | Road Trip | Rocafort Records | 4:00 |
| Myele Manzanza | Itaru’s Phone Booth (Theo Parrish Remix) | A Love Requited | First Word Records | 6:18 |
| Gonchi Sifri | Overnight Flight | SER | Self-Released | 7:13 |
| Anson Wright | Only Love | Only Love | Saphu Records | 7:47 |
| Hour #2 | ||||
| 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 |
| Sarah McKenzie | I Wish You Love | I Wish You Love (single) | Self-Released | 4:50 |
| John DePaola Quartet | Wives and Lovers | Take Two | Phat Planet | 4:06 |
| The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra* | Fleur Variation 3 | Twisting Ways | Self-Released | 7:15 |
| Carn Davidson 9* | Just Because | Reverence | Self-Released | 5:50 |
| Casey Golden | Living Reprise | Present Day | Self-Released | 1:47 |
| Randy Hoexter | Rosetta Stone | Tomorrowsville | Blue Canoe Records | 4:40 |
| The Boom Yeh | Hot Tamale | Near Earth Objects | Cosmosium Records | 3:16 |
| Dharma Down | East 73rd Street | Owl Dreams | Dharma Records | 4:40 |
*Indicates Canadian Content
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