MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #510 WEEK OF 11-17-2025
Episode #510 of Modern Jazz Today leans into soulful grooves, cinematic writing, and deep pocket rhythms.
Hour #1 opens with Canadian legend Don Thompson’s warm “Snow Samba,” then moves through Maria Corsaro’s elegant storytelling, Neil Gray’s Latin-tinged swing, and Carl Schultz’s adventurous soundscapes. Familiar favorites Incognito, Spyro Gyra, and Brooklyn Funk Essentials keep the energy high before Mark Letteri, Troy Roberts, and Chrissie Hynde & The Valve Bone Woe Ensemble close the hour with bold, modern colors.
Hour #2 continues the journey with Santana’s powerful “Breaking Down The Door,” followed by global textures from Elina Duni and Russ Spiegel Organ Group. Planet D Nonet pays tribute to Duke Ellington, Joe Chambers channels classic Blue Note energy, and Ella and the Bossa Beat bring a bright, contemporary bossa spirit. Canadian vocalist Holly Cole shines on “Where Flamingo’s Fly,” leading into a strong finish from
Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band, Yellow Jackets, and Jackson Potter.
Thank you for listening and supporting the artists who define the sound of Modern Jazz Today.
| Artist/Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hour #1 | ||||
| Don Thompson* | Snow Samba | Dreams (ft Daniela Spalletta) | Modica Music | 6:18 |
| Maria Corsaro | Stolen Moments | Love Makes the Changes | Lola Records | 4:34 |
| Neil Gray | Latin Fiasco | In The Streets | Cellar Live | 4:35 |
| Carl Schultz | The Spirit of the Adventure | The Road to Trantor | Origin Records | 5:21 |
| Incognito | For the Love Of You | 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 |
| 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 |
| Hour #2 | ||||
| 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 |
| Planet D Nonet | Spaceman | Blues To Be There, A Salute to Duke Ellington | Eastlawn Records | 6:40 |
| Joe Chambers | Power To The People | Dance Kobina | Blue Note Records | 6:09 |
| Ella and the Bossa Beat | Estraleas No Ceu | In the Moment | Self-Released | 4:06 |
| IFIHADAHIFI | Mellow Jive | The Dryad | Nake Muse Music | 2:44 |
| 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 |
*Indicates Canadian Content
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