MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #507 WEEK OF 10-27-2025
Episode #507 bridges styles from cool fusion to introspective modernism. Hour #1 launches with new works from Canadian visionaries Doug Wilde and Russ Brannon, leading into Sergio Pereira’s Brazilian flair and the vivid pulse of Dave Kline Band. Canadian artists Jonathan Bauer and Dog Leg Dilemma add texture and playfulness, while Duo Trio and Kenny Carr showcase pure musicianship. The set closes with Won 3’s thought-provoking groove and Phronesis’ dynamic momentum.
Hour #2 drifts through cinematic tones and vibrant rhythms — Naom Lemish’s expansive “Rebirth” highlights the Canadian spotlight, balanced by Casey McGill’s nostalgic warmth. Gene Ess and Denin Slage-Koch explore modern jazz’s harmonic frontiers, while Claudia Villela and Antonio Adolfo bring the global voice of Brazil. Troy Roberts and Melbreeze wrap up with inspired, groove-rich energy to close out another week of modern creativity.
Hour #1
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Wilde* | The Sixth Dimension | The Sixth Dimension | Self-Released | 4:40 |
| Russ Brannon* | Pauline | Sojourn | Self-Released | 4:16 |
| Sergio Pereira | Bossa | BOSSA+ | Tiger Turn | 4:16 |
| David Bixler | Down Up | BEATitude | Tiger Turn | 5:46 |
| Dave Kline Band | Shazam Returns | Shifting Borders | Self-Released | 8:04 |
| Dog Leg Dilemma* | Equestrian Playtime | Not This Time | Self-Released | 6:16 |
| Jonathan Bauer* | Blue’s Funk | Walk Don’t Run | Self-Released | 5:34 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naom Lemish* | Rebirth | Twelve | TPR | 11:16 |
| Jonathan Mills | Calderazzish | No Mentions, No Worries | Self-Released | 6:01 |
| Gene Ess | Trance | Ah-Bop | SIMP Records | 6:09 |
| Casey McGill* | Nocture | Love Letter, Volume 1 | Self-Released | 2:52 |
| Denin Slage-Koch | Continue | It Comes In Waves | SKR | 6:54 |
| Antonio Adolfo | Maria Moita | Bossa 65 | AAM Music | 3:56 |
| Claudia Villela | Agua Santa | Cartas ao Vento | Tania Music | 6:02 |
| Troy Roberts | Jack the Sipper | Nu-Jive Perspective | Inner Circle Records | 7:39 |
| Melbreeze | The Island | Animazonia | Blue Canoe Records | 5:09 |
*Indicates Canadian Content
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