Modern Jazz Today
Modern Jazz Today – Episode #522 (Week of 2-9-2026)
Episode #522 of Modern Jazz Today delivers a wide-ranging modern jazz experience, moving from powerhouse big band performances and orchestral depth to groove-based contemporary ensembles and adventurous improvisers. This week’s program highlights the richness of today’s jazz scene, blending established masters with fresh creative voices from around the world.
Hour #1
| Artist / Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Elling & The WDR Big Band | They Speak No Evil | In the Brass Palace | Big Shoulders Records | 8:11 |
| Carl Schultz | Ecumenopolis | The Road to Trantor | Origin Records | 6:57 |
| Mitch Dalton | Freberg’s Folly | Out of the Shadows | Self-Released | 2:46 |
| Ben Patterson Jazz Orchestra | We’re Back Baby! | Mad Scientist Music | Origin Records | 6:37 |
| The DIVA Jazz Orchestra (ft. Ann Hampton Callaway & Clint Holmes) | L.O.V.E | Tappin’ Thru Life | DIVA Jazz | 3:22 |
| Ron Korb* | Havana Sun | Global Canvas | Humbledragon | 4:38 |
| Dave Sharp’s World Quartet | Rue de Royal | Catalyst: The Music of Gregg Hill | Origin Records | 7:07 |
| 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 |
Hour #2
| Artist / Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Udi Shlomo | Across the Ocean | You and Me | Self-Released | 7:23 |
| Rez Abassi | Emancipation | Charm | Whirlwind Records | 6:05 |
| The Funky Knuckles | Back Meetings | The Way It Is | Ground Up | 5:57 |
| David Berkman Sextet | Cynical Episode | Six of One | Palmetto Records | 6:32 |
| Luca di Luzio | Elisir | Globetrotter | Self-Released | 4:21 |
| Cynthia Tauro* | Cara Valente | Moments | Self-Released | 4:13 |
* Indicates Canadian Content
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