Modern Jazz Today
Modern Jazz Today – Episode #530 (Week of 4-6-2026)
This week’s playlist moves across modern jazz, soul-jazz, vocal work, and groove-centered ensemble playing with a balance of large-group statements and smaller-scale performances. The first hour leans into melodic variety and rhythmic momentum, while the second hour opens outward with a mix of contemporary composition, Latin influences, and deep-pocket soul. The overall arc stays wide-ranging but cohesive, with shifting textures and moods carrying the program from start to finish.
Hour #1
| Artist / Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Tonelli | Twenty One Biscuits | Brasiliana | ARC | 5:12 |
| Paul Keller Orchestra | Bopportunity | Thank You Notes: The Music of Gregg Hill | Cold Plunge Records | 5:42 |
| Aubrey Johnson | For Luna | The Lively Air | Greenleaf Music | 6:01 |
| Bria Skonberg | El Choclo | Brass | Cellar Music | 5:05 |
| Chris Potter | Horizon Dance | Eagles Point | Edition Records | 6:39 |
| The Moore-McColl Jazz Society | Back to Atlanta | Up and Gone | Madison Records | 7:54 |
| Norah Jones | Running | Running | Blue Note | 3:29 |
| Incognito | For the Love Of You (feat Phil | 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 |
Hour #2
| Artist / Group Name | Song Title | Album | Record Label | Track Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa Tarantino | Back in Action | The Roar and the Whisper | Blue Engine Records | 5:26 |
| Whitney Ross-Barris* | Bird of Paradise | Curtains of Light | Self-Released | 3:53 |
| Carl Schultz | The Spirit of Adventure | The Road to Trantor | Origin Records | 5:21 |
| John Vanore and Abstract Truth | Mvt II_Gods & Devils | Easter Island Suite | Acoustical Concepts | 7:08 |
| Andrew Vogt | Dusk | Dusk (single) | Vogt Music | 3:50 |
| Onna Lou* | Sonriamosle a La Pena | Sonriamosle a La Pena (single) | Self-Released | 4:03 |
| Ermelinda Cuellar | Angelitos Negros | What A Difference A Day Made | Self-Released | 4:17 |
| The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble | In Common | Step Down | Colemine Records | 3:20 |
| Bogue Chitto | Bogue Chitto | Red Lounge | Just For The Records | 3:14 |
| Tristan | Moontune | Live In Concert | Isolde Records | 7:20 |
| Dayme Arocena | Eleggua | Cubafonia | Brownswood Recordings | 3:07 |
| Barbra Lica | Nashville | I’m Still Learning | Justin Time Records | 4:58 |
* Indicates Canadian Content
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