Modern Jazz Today
Modern Jazz Today Episode #503 – Week of 9-29-2025
Episode #503 of Modern Jazz Today brings a diverse lineup of swinging big bands, exploratory ensembles, and fresh contemporary voices. Pete Mills and Kelly Green open the set with heartfelt originals, joined by Canadian artists Montuno Cubano, Igor Wilcox Quartet, and Silvia Temis & Notas De 4, who infuse the hour with unique energy and cultural colors. States of Chaos and Rich Willey’s Boptism Big Band keep the grooves inventive, while Anat Cohen Tentet closes the first hour with vibrant textures.
Hour two flows with energy from Holly Cole’s soulful ballad to the hard-hitting funk of Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band and the tight swing of Yellow Jackets. Jackson Potter and Incognito add modern turns, while Spyro Gyra and Brooklyn Funk Essentials bring familiar but newly-charged sounds. Closing tracks by Santana, Elina Duni, Russ Spiegel, and Pat Battstone round out a playlist that blends virtuosity, rhythm, and global influences, celebrating the full spectrum of today’s jazz.
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hour #1 | ||||
| Pete Mills* | For the Record | For the Record | Mighty Ernie Records | 6:00 |
| Kelly Green | When It’s Time To Go | Corner of My Dreams | la.Reserve | 6:40 |
| Montuno Cubano* | Frágil de Cristal | Frágil de Cristal | Self-Released | 3:41 |
| Margherita Fava | Satin Doll | Murrina | Self-Released | 5:16 |
| Igor Wilcox Quartet* | U.F.O. | Live at the Jazz Room | Self-Released | 8:46 |
| Silvia Temis & Notas De 4* | Una Flor | Roasa Y Liros | Self-Released | 5:28 |
| States of Chaos | Scrumpet | States of Chaos | Self-Released | 3:15 |
| Rich Willey’s Boptism Big Band | Funk Heap | Down & Dirty | Wise Cat Records | 6:19 |
| Doug Carn and his West Coast Organ Band | Free For All | Free For All | Doodlin’ Records | 4:56 |
| Anat Cohen Tentet | Footsteps and Smiles | Triple Helix | Anzic | 4:52 |
| Hour #2 | ||||
| Holly Cole* | Where Flamingo’s Fly | Dark Moon | Rumpus Room/Universal Music Canada | 3:46 |
| Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band | Dixie Chicken | What Is? | Self-Released | 5:20 |
| Yellow Jackets | Fasten Up | Fasten Up | Mack Avenue | 6:52 |
| Jackson Potter | Hey It’s Me Your Talking To | small things | Shifting Paradigm Records | 6:45 |
| Incognito | For the Love Of You (feat Phil Perry & Maysa) | 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 |
| Santana | Breaking Down The Door | Breaking Down The Door feat. Buika | Concord | 4:30 |
| Elina Duni | Amara Terra Mia | Partir | ECM Records | 4:17 |
| Russ Spiegel Organ Group | Wait A Minute | Wait A Minute | Ruzztone Music | 5:53 |
| Pat Battstone | Escape Syndrome | The Last Taxi: New Destinations | Leo Record | 1:53 |
*Indicates Canadian Content
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