MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #508 WEEK OF 11-3-2025
Episode #508 brings a warm flow of sound from heartfelt singer-songwriters to innovative ensembles. Hour #1 moves from Aretha Tillotson’s smooth swing and Enrique Haneine’s intricate rhythmic landscapes to Andy Nevala’s soulful reimagining of a classic. Canadian highlights include Tony Koch and the Alt News Band’s groove-forward “Who Want’s Kool Aid” and Laila Biali’s graceful take on “Autumn Leaves.” The hour closes with the expressive touch of Sara Gazarek and Tawanda’s inspiring optimism.
Hour #2 unfolds across textures of fusion and finesse. Hiromi’s “Sonicwonderland” opens with energy, while Chris Mondak and Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra stretch into deep, dynamic spaces. Canadian artists Ana Luisa Ramos and Chris Monson deliver reflective beauty and soulful balance among forward-looking tracks from Jesse Fischer and Rachel Eckroth. The set rounds out with Melbreeze’s glowing finish, keeping the pulse of modern jazz alive and resonant.
Hour #1
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aretha Tillotson* | Jill of All | Kinda Out West | Self-Released | 4:31 |
| Enrique Haneine | Inconceivable Truth | Conceivable Directions | Elegant Walk Records | 5:31 |
| Andy Nevala | Isn’t She Lovely | El Rumbón (The Party) | Zoho Music | 5:05 |
| Valeria Stewart | Ensuenos | Raices | Roots | Antidotesounds | 3:09 |
| Santi de la Rubia Trio | Hendo’s World | Broken Line | Underpool | 6:42 |
| Tony Koch and the Alt News Band* | Who Want’s Kool Aid | UberChill | Self-Released | 6:09 |
| Nicole Zuraitis | Sunny Side | Hive Mind | Dot Time Records | 4:47 |
| Laila Biali* | Autumn Leaves | Your Requests, Volume 1 | Empress Records | 5:18 |
| Aimee Allen | The Comet’s Tail | Love and the Catalyst | Azuline | 5:16 |
| Sara Gazarek | Extraordinary Machine | Extraordinary Machine EP | Self-Released | 4:44 |
| Tawanda | What A Little More Can Do | Smile | Resonance Records | 3:20 |
Hour #2
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiromi | Sonicwonderland | Sonicwonderland | Telarc | 8:15 |
| Chris Mondak | Skunk Funk | Blank With Colour | Summit | 4:10 |
| Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra | Hear The Light | NohMAD | Self-Released | 8:56 |
| Kevin Sun | Greenlit | <3 Bird | Endectomorph Music | 4:16 |
| Kenny Shaker | Orange and Gray | Beautiful Things | Wise Cat Records | 7:54 |
| Rachel Eckroth | Low Hanging Fruit | The Garden | Rainy Days Records | 4:44 |
| Ana Luisa Ramos* | Céu Azul | Céu Azul | Self-Released | 2:40 |
| Jesse Fischer | The Intrepid Fox | Flipped II | Self-Released | 6:18 |
| Chris Monson* | Where the Leaf Has Been | Seldom in the Well | Self-Released | 4:16 |
| Melbreeze | Mas Que Nada | Animazonia | Blue Canoe Records | 4:14 |
*Indicates Canadian Content
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