MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #505 WEEK OF 10-13-2025
Episode #505 brings a radiant blend of modern swing, Latin color, and electric groove. Hour #1 shines with Andy Nevala’s soulful energy and the elegant artistry of Canadian duo Eliana Cuevas & Jorge Glem. Chris Rottmayer and Mark Sherman channel rich post-bop flavors, while Ben Rosenblum and Amiee-Jo Benoit & Trio Velocity bring introspection and grace. The hour moves from reflective tones to fiery energy with Duo Trio’s expansive sound and Phronesis’ rhythmic precision.
Hour #2 expands across continents and moods — from Alex Bird’s lively “Papaya” to Mariah Parker’s world rhythms and the futuristic funk of Resolution 88. Guitarists Mark Letteri and Troy Roberts keep the pulse vibrant, while Yussef Dayes and Andreas Toftemark explore groove and texture. The hour closes with The Moore-McColl Jazz Society’s heartfelt tribute, tying a bow on another vibrant chapter of today’s global jazz sound.
Hour #1
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Nevala | Isn’t She Lovely | El Rumbon | Zoho Music | 5:05 |
| Eliana Cuevas & Jorge Glem* | El Cuatro Venezolano | Mi Pequeña | Lulaworld Records | 4:02 |
| Chris Rottmayer | One Note Samba | Playing Favorites | Pilars Jazz | 4:07 |
| Mark Sherman | Martha’s Prize | Bop Contest | Miles High Records | 5:03 |
| 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 |
| Duo Trio | In the Bright and Deep | In The Bright and Deep | BluJazz | 6:18 |
| Kenny Carr | Hard Jazz | Hard Jazz | Zoozazz Music | 4:28 |
| Won 3 | Thoughts in the Fridge | Thoughts in the Fridge | FITZCARRALDO RECORDS | 4:23 |
| David Bach | Strike the Note | Fierce Heart | Integrity Music | 4:50 |
| Phronesis | Manioc Maniac | Parallax | Edition Records | 3:09 |
Hour #2
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bird, Ewen Farncombe & Cheo* | Papaya (single) | Papaya (single) | Self-Released | 2:43 |
| Mariah Parker | Espiritu 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 |
| Mark Letteri | Naptime | Things of That Nature | Ground Up | 4:18 |
| Troy Roberts | Wizard of Ozroop | Days Like These | Toy Robot Music | 10:22 |
| Chrissie Hynde & The Valve Bone Woe Ensemble | Meditation on a Pair of Wire Cutters | Valve Bone Woe | BMG | 3:20 |
| Yussef Dayes | Black Classical Music | Black Classical Music | Nonesuch | 5:19 |
| Andreas Toftemark | Chimney Lullaby | La Gare | April Records | 5:23 |
| The Moore-McColl Jazz Society | A Song For Vince | Up and Gone | Madison Records | 3:28 |
*Indicates Canadian Content
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