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Overheated Soul

Soul ballads that are unusually intense, with heavy playing and/or overly passionate singing. Featured: The Dells, Jerry Butler, Irma Thomas, P-Funk, Swamp Dogg, and a slew of obscure small label gems.

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1. "Lovers to Friends" - Satagans - 45 [Yambo: 1972]
2. "Creation of Music" - Primitive - 45 [Primitive: 1973]
   Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
3. "There's a Wrinkle in Our TIme" - 1984 - 45 [Round: 1970]
4. "Baby Don't Cry" - The Third Guitar featuring Eddie Holloway - 45 [Rojac: 1968]
5. "Tell Her" - Fred Williams and the Jewels Band - 45 [Solo: 1969]
6. "You Don't Have to Worry" - Doris & Kelley - 45 [Brunswick: 1967]
7. "The Sad Chicken" - Leroy & the Drivers - 45 [Duo ]
   Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
8. "Watch the Dog That Bring the Bone" - Sandy Gaye - 45 [Tragar: 1969]
9. "You're the Dog (I Do the Barking Myself)" - Irma Thomas - In Between Tears [Fungus: 1973]
   Notes: Produced by Swamp Dogg
10. "Philly Duck" - Little Jerry Williams (Swamp Dogg) - 45 [Calla: 1965]
11. "Just Ask Me" - Lenis Guess - 45 [SPQR: 1966]
12. "Leave My Beat Alone" - Raw Soul - Ol' Virginia Soul: Encore [Arcania International: 2005]
13. "Dance of Love" - The 35th Street Gang - 45 [Guess: 1973]
14. "Hung-Up" - Salt - 45 [Choctaw: 1971]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
15. "Stay in My Corner" - The Dells - 45 [Cadet: 1968]
16. "Try" - Eula Cooper - 45 [Tragar: 1969]
17. "I Don't Think I'll Ever Love Another" - The Darling Dears w/ Funky Heavy - 45 [Cultures of Soul: 1972]
18. "Still Thinking of You" - Steve Parks & Steve Marshall - 45 [Reynolds Records: 1978]
19. "The Original Soul Patrol" - The Soul Patrol - 45 [Mar-Kee: 1968?]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
20. "If It Feels Good, Do It" - Phil Flowers - 45 [A&M U.K.: 1970]
21. "Don't Be Surprise" - Lynn Williams - 45 [Suncut: 1969]
22. "Am I a Good Man" - Them Too - 45 [Deep City: 1967]
23. "Prophesize" - Ida Sands - 45 [Shiptown: 1965]
24. "Any Other Way" - Jackie Shane - 45 [Sue: 1963]
25. "A Day in the Life" - Chocolate Snow - 45 [Solo: 1968?]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
26. "I'll Bet You" - Funkadelic - Funkadelic [Westbound: 1970]
27. "Sputnik" - Sidney Owens and North South Connection - 45 [Moving Up: 1976]
28. "Sippin' a Cup of Coffee" - The Ordells - 45 [Dionn: 1967]
29. "Get Down" - Monterey - 45 [NGC: 1971]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
30. "He's Forever (Amen)" - King James Version - 45 [Soul Kitchen: 1971]

The Music of Jelly Roll Morton by Various Artists

Prolific composer, virtuoso pianist, self proclaimed inventor of jazz,Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, aka Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941), was jazz's first arranger, proving that a genre rooted in improvisation could retain its… MoreProlific composer, virtuoso pianist, self proclaimed inventor of jazz,Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, aka Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941), was jazz's first arranger, proving that a genre rooted in improvisation could retain its essential characteristics when notated. Here we'll explore the interpretations of the many artists who have performed his arrangements. Less

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1. "Wolverine Blues" - Tony Burgess -
2. "Funky Butt" - Cort Armstrong and Blue Rooster - Swing Now: East Coast
3. "The Crave" - Jelly Roll Morton - The last sessions: the complete recordings
4. "The Chant" - Cannonball Adderley Quintet - Jazz At The Philharmonic: Paris 1960
5. "The Pearls" - The Dirty Dozen Brass Band - The Dirty Dozen Brass BandPlays Jelly Roll Morton
6. "Animule Dance" - Reese Gray and the Sideways Al... U -
7. "King Porter Stomp" - Wynton Marsalis -
8. "Don't You Leave Me Here" - Big Joe Williams - Stck O' Dollars
9. "Grandpa's Spells" - Andy Cohen -
10. "Mamanita" - Stephen Bennett -
11. "Blue Blood Blues (feat. Blind Willie Dunn's..." - King Oliver -
12. "Blue Blood Blues" - King Oliver -
13. "Mamie's Blues" - Dave Van Ronk -
14. "The Pearls" - Dave Van Ronk -
15. "Primrose Stomp (feat. Paul Lacey, Alistair A... Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orc..." - -
16. "Milenberg Joys" - Phil Napoleon & The Memphis F.... -
17. "Black Bottom Stomp (Live in the Studio)" - Blair Crimmins and The Hookers -
18. "Sweetheart O'Mine (feat. Jerron Paxton)" - Ricky Alexander -
19. "I'm a Little Blackbird Looking for a Bluebird" - Caoba Jazz Band -
20. "Jungle Blues" - Lori Andrews -
21. "Buffalo Blues" - The Solomon Douglas Swingtet -

Corey Harris LIVE at The Stage

Corey Harris is an acclaimed blues guitarist, vocalist, scholar, and cultural ambassador whose music draws deeply from the blues traditions of the American South and their connections to African and… MoreCorey Harris is an acclaimed blues guitarist, vocalist, scholar, and cultural ambassador whose music draws deeply from the blues traditions of the American South and their connections to African and Caribbean music. A celebrated performer and MacArthur Fellow, Harris brings a soulful, deeply informed voice to the WTJU Jazz Marathon live broadcast. Less

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Habibi Funk and Arabic Psych Sounds

The Habibi Funk reissue record label is mostly known for Arabic funk and soul bands from the 1960-80s. We'll lean into the psych heavy sounds of Arabic Jazz from this… MoreThe Habibi Funk reissue record label is mostly known for Arabic funk and soul bands from the 1960-80s. We'll lean into the psych heavy sounds of Arabic Jazz from this label and others. Less

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1. "Layali Saif" - Abdou El Omari - Nuits d'ete [Radio Martiko: 2016]
2. "Mata Api" - Charif Megarbane - Tirakat (Habibi Funk 34) [Habibi Funk: 2026]
3. "Autopsie d'un complot" - Ahmed Malek - Musique Originale de films (HF 3) [Habibi Funk: 2016]
4. "La Danse De Nadia" - Elias Rahbani - Mosaic of the Orient [Voix de l'lorient: 1972]
5. "Argos Farfish" - Sharhabil Ahmed - The King of Sudanese Jazz (HF 13) [Habibi Funk: 2020]
6. "Orkos" - MaHa - Orkos - Habibi Funk 20 [Habibi Funk: 1979]
7. "Awa adounia" - Liya Ag Abili (Terakaft) - Kel Tamashek [World Village: 2012]
8. "Forssa Saeeda" - Scorpions and Saif Abu Bakir - Jazz, Jazz, Jazz (Habibi Funk 09) [Habibi Funk: 1980/2018]
9. "Usrati" - Sawa - Tawasul [Noba: 2025]
10. "Ana Dellali" - Cheb Zergui - Oriental Rare Groove - Rare Funky Songs from the Arabic World [Wagram: 2020]
11. "El Bosta" - Fairouz - Habbaitak Tanseet El Noum [Modissa: 1979]
12. "Raqset El Fadaa" - Omar Korshid - Rhythms of the Orient - Voice of Lebanon [Soutelphan: 1974]
13. "Allom" - Cheb Bakr - A Selection of Music from Libyan Tapes [Habibi Funk: 2025]
14. "Netseweth Sifasson Nagh" - Majid Soula - Chant Amazigh [Habibi Funk: 2021]
15. "Dissan na m'bera" - Super Mama Djombo - Golden Afriques Vol. 1 - Highlights of African Pop Music 1971-83 [Network Medien: 2005]
16. "Shams" - Seera - Sarab [CTRL: 2026]
17. "Daag Dagui" - Mazouni - Very Best of ... [ 1979]
18. "Ana Wil Leyl" - Robert Maalouf - Mahdoume [Voix de L'orient: 1985]
19. "Law Laffeina El Ard" - Maha - Orkos - Habibi Funk [Habibi Funk: 1979]
20. "Nouh Al Hamam" - Maryam Saleh - [Oddisee: 2025]
21. "Maya" - Ahmed Malek - Musique originales de filme
22. "My People My Homeland" - Riad Awaad - The Intifada 1987

All That Funk

Get your funk on with jazz funk legends like the Meters, Greyboy Allstars, New Mastersounds, and many more!

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1. "Make It Funky" - James Brown - Soul Time [Universal Records: 1991]
   Notes: Released 1971
2. "Chicken Strut" - The Meters - Funkify Your Life The Meters Anthology [Atlantic Recording Corp: 1995]
   Notes: Released 1970
3. "Chicken Pox" - Booker T and the MG's - Melting Pot [Stax Records: 1990]
   Notes: Released 1971
4. "Chicken Leg" - Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio - Single [Colemine Records: 2026]
5. "Chameleon" - Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters [Sony Music: 1973]
   Notes: Released 1973
6. "Walkin Up The Road" - Betty Davis - Betty Davis [Light in the Attic Records: 2008]
   Notes: Released 1973
7. "Turnip's Big Move" - Greyboy Allstars - A Town Called Earth [Knowledge Room Records: 2022]
   Notes: Released 1997
8. "Billy Preston" - Miles Davis - Get Up With It [Sony Music: 1974]
   Notes: Released 1974
9. "Rack and Pinion" - Robert Walter's 20th Congress - Money Shot [Fog City Records: 2000]
10. "Funky Bird" - Galactic - Coolin' Off [Volcano Entertainment: 1996]
11. "Snow Ballers" - The Breaks - The Breaks [The Breaks: 2026]
    Notes: Eddie Roberts Robert Walter Stanton Moore
12. "Blackbyrds Theme" - The Blackbyrds - Greatest Hits [Fantasy Inc: 1989]
    Notes: Talkover
13. "Yeah, You!" - The Rare Sounds - Single [Buena Vista West: 2021]
    Notes: Eddie Roberts Robert Walter Zak Najor Chris Stillwell
14. "Sarcasm" - Rippin Chicken - Rippin Chicken Ben Bloom & Delvon Lamarr feat. Olli Klomp [Rippin Chicken: 2022]
15. "Stinky" - Dumpstaphunk - Listen Hear [Dumpstaphunk: 2007]
    Notes: Talk Over
16. "Coconut Boogaloo" - Medeski Martin and Wood - Combustication [Blue Note Records: 1998]
17. "Everyday Boogaloo" - Big Boss Man - Winner [Blow Up Records Ltd: 2005]
18. "Alligator Boogaloo" - Clarence Gatemouth Brown - Texas Swing [Rounder Records: 1987]
19. "Bobby's Boogaloo" - WRD Trio feat. Robert Walter,Eddie Roberts & Adam Deitch - Single [Color Red: 2021]
20. "Boogaloo is Dead" - The New Mastersounds - Old School [One Note Records: 2024]
    Notes: Eddie Roberts
21. "Superfly" - Curtis Mayfield - Superfly [Curtom Records: 1972]
22. "Right On" - Boogaloo Joe Jones - Right On Brother [Concord Music Group: 1970]
23. "Posed To Be" - Breakstra - Joyful Noise [Strut Records: 2009]
24. "Ain't It Funky Now" - Grant Green - Ain't It Funky Now! The Original Jam Master vol.1 [Blue Note Records: 2005]
25. "Mustard Sauce" - Parlor Greens - Emeralds [Colemine Records: 2026]
26. "Sam Huff's Flying Raging Machine" - Lettuce - Rage! [Lettuce: 2008]
27. "Po'k Bones & Rice" - Sam and The Soul Machine - Po"k Bones & Rice [Tuf America: 2002]
28. "Ruff, Tuff and Tumble" - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe [Relaxed Records: 2021]

V.S.O.P.: From Tribute to Miles to their own path

The quintet V.S.O.P. featuring Miles alums Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams along with trumpet giant Freddie Hubbard began as a project paying tribute to Miles at… MoreThe quintet V.S.O.P. featuring Miles alums Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams along with trumpet giant Freddie Hubbard began as a project paying tribute to Miles at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1977. By this point, each of the musicians had carved out successful careers as leaders and composers. The festival show went so well that they got together several more times for tours and recordings. Hear these giants nurtured by Miles as they perform material from all the members. Less

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1. "Lawra - Live" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - V.S.O.P. The Quintet (Live) [Columbia/Legacy: 1977]
2. "Eighty-One" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - V.S.O.P. The Quintet: Tempest in the Colosseum [Columbia/Legacy: 1977]
3. "My Funny Valentine" - Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter - Miles Davis 100th Birthday Tribute at Hollywood Bowl [ 2026]
4. "One of a Kind - Live" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - V.S.O.P. The Quintet (Live) [Columbia/Legacy: 1977]
5. "Finger Painting - CD Version" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - Five Stars [Columbia/Legacy: 1979]
6. "Circe" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - Five Stars [Columbia/Legacy: 1979]
7. "Watcha Waitin' For" - Herbie Hancock - Herbie Hancock Trio 77' [Columbia: 1977]
8. "Tear Drop - Live (Alternate Version)" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - The Essential V.S.O.P. / The Quintet [Columbia/Legacy: 2015]
9. "Dolores - Live" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - V.S.O.P. The Quintet (Live) [Columbia/Legacy: 1977]
10. "Stella by Starlight - Live at Denen Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - July 26, 1979" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - V.S.O.P. The Quintet: Live Under the Sky [Columbia/Legacy: 1979]
11. "Sister Cheryl" - VSOP II with Wynton and Branford Marsalis - Live Under the Sky...'83 [Equinox: 2021]
12. "Byrdlike - Live" - V.S.O.P.The Quintet - V.S.O.P. The Quintet (Live) [Columbia/Legacy: 1977]

Hipper Than Hip: Miles Davis and Gil Evans

Miles Davis was just 21 years old when he first connected with Canadian arranger/composer Gil Evans in New York in 1947. Despite their 14-year age gap, Miles and Gil found… MoreMiles Davis was just 21 years old when he first connected with Canadian arranger/composer Gil Evans in New York in 1947. Despite their 14-year age gap, Miles and Gil found in one another musical kindred souls, interested in experimentation and the new. This show will highlight this extraordinary collaboration, built over 40 years, on albums such as Birth of the Cool, Sketches of Spain, Porgy and Bess, Miles Ahead, and Quiet Nights. Less

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1. "Here Come Da Honey Man" - Miles Davis - Porgy and Bess [Columbia/Legacy: 1959]
   Notes: Arranger & Conductor: Gil Evans. Miles Davis (flugelhorn). Trumpets: Bernie Glow (Lead), Ernie Royal, Louis Mucci, Taft Jordan, John Carisi. Trombones: Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, Joe Bennett. Bass Trombone: Tom Mitchell. French Horns: Willie Ruff, Tony Miranda, Jim Buffington. Tuba: Bill Barber. Alto Saxophone: Lee Konitz. Bass Clarinet: Danny Bank. Flutes & Clarinets: Romeo Penque, Sid Cooper. Piano: Wynton Kelly (on select tracks). Double Bass: Paul Chambers. Drums: Art Taylor.
2. "Summertime - Live Version" - Miles Davis - Miles & Quincy Live at Montreux [Rhino/Warner Records: 1993]
   Notes: Arranger & Conductor: Gil Evans. Miles Davis (flugelhorn). Trumpets: Bernie Glow (Lead), Ernie Royal, Louis Mucci, Taft Jordan, John Carisi. Trombones: Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, Joe Bennett. Bass Trombone: Tom Mitchell. French Horns: Willie Ruff, Tony Miranda, Jim Buffington. Tuba: Bill Barber. Alto Saxophone: Lee Konitz. Bass Clarinet: Danny Bank. Flutes & Clarinets: Romeo Penque, Sid Cooper. Piano: Wynton Kelly (on select tracks). Double Bass: Paul Chambers. Drums: Art Taylor.
3. "It Gets Better" - Miles Davis - Star People [Columbia/Legacy: 1983]
   Notes: Miles Davis: Trumpet and Synthesizer. John Scofield: Electric Guitar. Marcus Miller: Electric Bass. Al Foster: Drums. Mino Cinelu: Percussion. Bill Evans: Tenor and Soprano Saxophone. Arr. Gil Evans.
4. "Birth Of The Cool Theme - Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948 / Remastered" - Miles Davis - The Complete Birth Of The Cool [CM BLUE NOTE (A92): 1998]
5. "Symphony Sid Annouces The Band - Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948 / Remastered" - Miles Davis - The Complete Birth Of The Cool [CM BLUE NOTE (A92): 1998]
6. "Moon Dreams - Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 18, 1948 / Remastered" - Miles Davis - The Complete Birth Of The Cool [CM BLUE NOTE (A92): 1998]
   Notes: Miles Davis: Trumpet. Lee Konitz: Alto Saxophone. Gerry Mulligan: Baritone Saxophone. Michael "Mike" Zwerin: Trombone. Addison "Junior" Collins: French Horn. Bill Barber: Tuba. John Lewis: Piano. Al McKibbon or Curley Russell: Double Bass (McKibbon played the September 4 broadcast; Russell played the September 18 broadcast). Max Roach: Drums
7. "Introduction by Claude Nobs and Quincy Jones - Live Version" - Miles Davis - Miles & Quincy Live at Montreux [Rhino/Warner Records: 1993]
8. "Boplicity - Live Version" - Miles Davis - Miles & Quincy Live at Montreux [Rhino/Warner Records: 1993]
9. "Once Upon A Summertime" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - Quiet Nights [Columbia/Legacy: 1963]
   Notes: Miles and Gil were unhappy with this album, and they abandoned it. Columbia released it anyway.
10. "Blues for Pablo - rehearsal session" - Miles Davis - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia: 1957]
    Notes: Originally released on Miles Ahead, this rehearsal is fascinating for the direction Evans gives to the trombonists ("Delay it a little more than you're doing. Like you're in misery." They laugh.
11. "Concierto de Aranjuez (Adagio) - Rehearsal" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - Sketches of Spain [Columbia/Legacy: 1960]
    Notes: Muted Trumpet, Flugelhorn: Miles Davis. Gil Evans: Arranger, Conductor. Trumpets: Ernie Royal, Bernie Glow, Louis Mucci, Taft Jordan. French Horns: Jimmy Buffington, John Barrows, Earl Chapin. Trombones: Dick Hixon, Frank Rehak. Tuba: Jimmy McAllister. Flutes: Al Block, Eddie Caine. Oboe: Romeo Penque. Oboe & Clarinet: Harold Feldman. Bass Clarinet: Danny Bank. Bassoon: Jack Knitzer. Double Bass: Paul Chambers. Drums: Jimmy Cobb. Percussion: Elvin Jones, José Mangual. Harp: Janet Putnam
12. "'Round Midnight (feat. John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones) - Mono Version" - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones - 'Round About Midnight (Mono Version) [Columbia/Legacy: 1957]
    Notes: Uncredited arrangement by Gil Evans.
13. "Medley: The Meaning Of The Blues/Lament - Live" - Miles Davis - Miles Davis At Carnegie Hall- The Complete Concert [Columbia/Legacy: 1962]
    Notes: Miles Davis: Trumpet. Hank Mobley: Tenor Saxophone. Wynton Kelly: Piano. Paul Chambers: Double Bass. Jimmy Cobb: Drums. Gil Evans: Arranger and Conductor. Trumpets: Ernie Royal, Bernie Glow, Johnny Coles, Louis Mucci. Trombones: Jimmy Knepper, Dick Hixon, Frank Rehak. French Horns: Julius Watkins, Paul Ingraham, Bob Swisshelm. Tuba: Bill Barber. Reeds / Woodwinds (Clarinets & Flutes): Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, Eddie Caine, Bob Tricarico, Danny Bank. Harp: Janet Putnam. Percussion: Elvin Jones, Bobby Rosengarden.
14. "New Rhumba - Live" - Miles Davis - Miles Davis At Carnegie Hall- The Complete Concert [Columbia/Legacy: 1962]
15. "Springsville - Remake Take 7" - Miles Davis - Miles Ahead (Expanded Edition) [Columbia/Legacy: 1957]
    Notes: Davis later related that Evans "would call me up at 3 a.m. and tell me, 'If you're ever depressed, Miles, just listen to 'Springsville'", the opening track on the album.
16. "Song of Our Country" - Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain 50th Anniversary Edition [Columbia/Legacy: 1960]
    Notes: It was initially left off the original Sketches of Spain LP and later released on the 1981 compilation double album Directions. It has since appeared on expanded and anniversary editions of Sketches of Spain.
17. "Buzzard Song" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia/Legacy: 1996]
    Notes: Porgy & Bess (1959). Arranger & Conductor: Gil Evans. Miles Davis (flugelhorn). Trumpets: Bernie Glow (Lead), Ernie Royal, Louis Mucci, Taft Jordan, John Carisi. Trombones: Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, Joe Bennett. Bass Trombone: Tom Mitchell. French Horns: Willie Ruff, Tony Miranda, Jim Buffington. Tuba: Bill Barber. Alto Saxophone: Lee Konitz. Bass Clarinet: Danny Bank. Flutes & Clarinets: Romeo Penque, Sid Cooper. Piano: Wynton Kelly (on select tracks). Double Bass: Paul Chambers. Drums: Art Taylor.
18. "Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) - Mono Version" - Miles Davis - Porgy and Bess (Mono Version) [Columbia/Legacy: 1959]
19. "Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess (from 'Porgy & Bess') - master" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia/Legacy: 1996]
20. "I Loves You, Porgy (from 'Porgy & Bess')" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia/Legacy: 1996]
21. "There's A Boat That's Leaving Soon For New York (from 'Porgy & Bess') - master" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia/Legacy: 1996]
22. "Wait Til You See Her" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - Quiet Nights [Columbia/Legacy: 1963]
23. "Nothing Like You" - Miles Davis, Bob Dorough - Sorcerer [Columbia/Legacy: 1967]
    Notes: Bob Dorough (vocals), arranged by Gil Evans and Herbie Hancock. Originally recorded in 1962 but tacked onto Sorcerer by Miles.
24. "Devil May Care" {Bob Dorough} - Miles Davis, Bob Dorough - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia/Legacy: 1962]
25. "Blue Xmas" - Miles Davis, Bob Dorough - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia/Legacy: 1996]
    Notes: A jazzy original mocking the commercialism of Christmas.
26. "The Maids of Cadiz" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - Sketches of Spain [Columbia/Legacy: 1960]
27. "Falling Water" - Miles Davis - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [ 1996]
28. "It Ain't Necessarily So" - Miles Davis - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [Columbia: 1996]
29. "Saeta" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - Sketches of Spain [Columbia/Legacy: 1960]
30. "Godchild" - Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool [ 1957]
31. "So What - Live" - Miles Davis, Gil Evans - Miles Davis At Carnegie Hall- The Complete Concert [Columbia/Legacy: 1962]

The Gentle Side of John Coltrane

"The Gentle Side of John Coltrane" was a two record set released by ABC Impulse! eight years after the passing of John Coltrane. Join the legendary duo of Charlie Curtis… More"The Gentle Side of John Coltrane" was a two record set released by ABC Impulse! eight years after the passing of John Coltrane. Join the legendary duo of Charlie Curtis (Straight, No Chaser) and Brian Keena (The Jazz Messenger Show) as we move you and groove you with many tracks from this compilation, as well as other Coltrane-centric tunes. There is quite possibly no better way to spend the first October Sunday morning than in the Church that Trane Built. Less

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1. "Equinox" {Coltrane} - John Coltrane - Coltrane's Sound [Atlantic: 1960/1964]
2. "Soul Eyes" {Mal Waldron} - The John Coltrane Quartet - Coltrane [Impulse!/ABC Records: 1962/1972]
   Notes: •John Coltrane – tenor saxophone •McCoy Tyner – piano •Jimmy Garrison – double bass •Roy Haynes - drums
3. "Dear Lord" {Coltrane} - John Coltrane - Transition [Impulse!: 1965/1970]
4. "Central Park West" {Coltrane} - John Coltrane Quartet - Coltrane's Sound [Atlantic: 1960/1964]
   Notes: •John Coltrane, tenor saxophone •McCoy Tyner, piano •Steve Davis, bass •Elvin Jones, drums
5. "Alabama" {Coltrane} - John Coltrane Quartet - Live At Birdland [Impulse!: 1963]
   Notes: Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio on November 18, 1963.
6. "In A Sentimental Mood" {Ellington} - John Coltrane and Duke Ellington - Duke Ellington And John Coltrane [Impulse!: 1962]
7. "Why Was I Born?" {Oscar Hammerstein II/Jerome Kern} - John Coltrane and Kenny Burrell - Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane [New Jazz (Prestige): 1958/1963]
   Notes: This standard tune was written for the show "Sweet Adeline" (1929) and introduced by Helen Morgan.
8. "Naima (original recording)" {Coltrane} - John Coltrane Quartet - Giant Steps [Atlantic: 1959]
   Notes: This December 2, 1959 recording includes: •John Coltrane, tenor saxophone •Wynton Kelly, piano •Paul Chambers, bass •Jimmy Cobb, drums
9. "Naima" {Duke Ellington} - John McLaughlin/Joey DeFrancesco/Elvin Jones - After the Rain [Verve: 1994/1995]
10. "After The Rain" {Coltrane} - John Coltrane - Impressions (Compilation) [Impulse!: 1963]
    Notes: According to Roger McGuinn, while touring in late 1965, the Byrds had only a single tape recording to listen to on the tour bus, with a Ravi Shankar recording on one side and Coltrane's Impressions and Africa/Brass on the other: "We played that damn thing 50 or 100 times, through a Fender amplifier that was plugged into an alternator in the car." The band's 1966 single "Eight Miles High" was a direct homage to Coltrane, and to "India" on Impressions in particular. Compilation album. On this track: •John Coltrane – soprano and tenor saxophones •Jimmy Garrison – double bass •McCoy Tyner – piano •Roy Haynes – drums
11. "I'm Old Fashioned" {Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer} - John Coltrane Sextet - Blue Train [Blue Note: 1957]
    Notes: Coltrane's only recording as session leader for the legendary Blue Note Records label. 
12. "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" {Cole Porter} - John Coltrane Quartet - My Favorite Things [Atlantic: 1960/1961]
    Notes: In March 1960, while on tour in Europe, Miles Davis purchased a soprano saxophone for Coltrane. While the instrument had been used in the early days of jazz (notably by Sidney Bechet) it had become rare by the 1950s with the exception of Steve Lacy. Intrigued by its capabilities, Coltrane began playing it at his summer club dates. •John Coltrane – soprano saxophone •McCoy Tyner – piano •Steve Davis – double bass •Elvin Jones – drums
13. "Lush Life" {Billy Strayhorn} - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman [Impulse!: 1963]
14. "My Little Brown Book" {Billy Strayhorn} - John Coltrane and Duke Ellington - Duke Ellington And John Coltrane [Impulse!: 1963]
15. "Autumn Serenade" {S. Gallop/P. DeRose} - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman [Impulse!: 1963]

Favorite Gospel Quartets of the 1930s and '40s

Gospel Quartets in the 1930's and 1940's were a defining feature of Black American church music, evolving from early jubilee quartets into a distinct, full voiced style that blended spirituals,… MoreGospel Quartets in the 1930's and 1940's were a defining feature of Black American church music, evolving from early jubilee quartets into a distinct, full voiced style that blended spirituals, hymns and new compositions. Join us as we visit with the Southern Wonders, the Silvertone Jubilee Quartette, the Shelby Gospel Four, Mitchell's Christian Singers, the Heavenly Gospel Singers and many, many more favorite quartets. Less

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1. "Some Day (acapella)" {Traditional; Public Domain} - Bryant's Jubilee Quartet - Complete Recorded Works 1928-31 [Document Records: 1930]
2. "All my Sins been Taken Away (acapella)" - I. C. Glee Quartet - Memphis Marvels: Memphis Gospel 1927-60 [JSP Records: 1930]
3. "Waiting at the Gate (acapella)" - Cornfed Four - Vocal Quartets A_B_C 1928-40 [Document Records: 1930]
4. "Jesus Got His Arms Around Me (acapella)" - Delta Big Four - Vocal Quartets D_E_F_G 1929-32 [Document Records: 1930]
5. "Angels Shouting Glory (Just to Tell the Story) (acapella)" - Four Gospel Singers - Pre-War Gospel F-G [Wayhi Records: 1931]
6. "Sleep on Mother (acapella)" {Rebert H. Harris} - Diamond Four - Never a Pal like Mother 1927-56 [Dust to Digital: 1933]
7. "When the Moon Goes Down & Stays Away (acapella)" {Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey (Georgia Tom)} - Heavenly Gospel Singers - Heavenly Gospel Singers [Gospel Heritage: 1935]
8. "Go Down Jonah & Serve the Lord (acapella)" - Alphabetical Four - Complete Recorded Works 1938-43 [Document Records: 1938]
9. "Lord I'm Going Through (acapella)" - Bright Moon Quartet - Black Gospel: As Good as it Gets [Disky Europe: 1936]
10. "Let the Church Roll On (acapella)" - Capitol City Four - Carolina Gospel Quartets 1936-38 [Document Records: 1938]
11. "No more weeping & wailing (acapella)" - Eagle Jubilee Four - Columbia SC Gospel [Document Records: 1938]
12. "Beautiful City (acapella)" - Heavenly Gospel Singers - Living Humble: Gospel Compilation [Nugrape Records: 1935]
13. "Bible is Right (acapella)" - Silvertone Jubilee Quartette - Columbia SC Gospel [Document Records: 1938]
14. "Noah, God Is Gonna Ride on the Rainy Tide (acapella)" - Alphabetical Four - Complete Recorded Works 1938-43 [Document Records: 1938]
15. "Cheer the Weary Traveler (acapella, funny intro)" {Traditional} - Golden Gate (Jubilee) Quartet - Gospel Songs 1937-47 [Fremeaux & Associes: 1938]
16. "Don't You Want to Join That Number? (acapella)" {Traditional} - Fairfield Four - Best of Fairfield Four 1946-53 [Acrobat Records: 1946]
17. "Count out the Angels (acapella)" - Mitchell's Christian Singers - Mitchell's Christian Singers 1936-38 [Document Records: 1938]
18. "You Got To Live So God Can Use You (acapella)" - Norfolk Jubilee Quartette - Pre-War Gospel M-S [Wayhi Records: 1938]
19. "Somebody's Knocking at Your Door (acapella)" - Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers - Complete Recorded Works [Document Records: 1939]
20. "How Can You Talk About Other People (acapella)" - Spartanburg Famous Four - Pre-War Gospel S-Z [Wayhi Records: 1939]
21. "I Can Tell The World About This (acapella)" - Morris Brown Quartet - Vocal Quartets A_B_C 1928-40 [Document Records: 1939]
22. "Time is Drawing Nigh (Time of then Judgement)(acapella)" - Famous Blue Jay Singers - Birmingham Quartet Anthology [Clanka Lanka: 1946]
23. "Jesus Is a Rock in the Weary Land (acapella)" - Charioteers - Gospel: Absolutely Essential [BT Records: 1940]
24. "Feed Me Til I Want No More (acapella)" - Brown Brothers Jubilee Quartet - Negro Religious Field Recordings 1924-41 [Document Records: 1940]
25. "Dese Bones Gonna Rise Again (acapella)" - Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet - Pre-War Gospel G-M [Wayhi Records: 1940]

Duets

Is more always better? If one great voice is, well, great, wouldn't two be greater?

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1. "Waterfall" {Cris Williamson} - Holly Near and Rhiannon - Simply Love [Calico Tracks Music: 2000]
2. "You Upset Me" {Teresa Trull, Barbara Higbie} - Teresa Trull, Barbara Higbie - Playtime [Slow Baby Records: 1997]
3. "Women Be Wise - Live at the American Music Hall, San Francisco, May, 1976" {Sippie Wallace} - Bonnie Raitt and Sippie Wallace - The Bonnie Raitt Collection [Rhino/Warner Records: 2008]
4. "Let It Be Me" {Gilbert Bécaud} - Gaye Adegbalola and Cleome - Gaye Without Shame [Vizz Tone Label Group: 2008]
5. "Over the Rainbow (with Johnny Mathis)" {Harold Arlen} - Ray Charles, Johnny Mathis - Genius Loves Company [Parlophone UK: 2004]
6. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" {Ewan MacColl} - Lena Horne, Harry Belafonte - The Essential Harry Belafonte [RCA/Legacy: 2005]
7. "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" {Michael Smotherman} - Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt - Genius Loves Company [Tangerine Records: 2004]
8. "One More Dance - Live" {C.C.Carter} - Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba - Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall (Live) [RCA/Legacy: 1960]
9. "Saturday Night Fish Fry - Live" {Ellis Walsh} - Pearl Bailey, Jackie 'Moms' Mabley - Stars of the Apollo [Columbia/Legacy: 1993]
10. "I Got You Babe" {Sonny Bono} - Sonny & Cher - Look At Us [Rhino Atlantic: 1965]
11. "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" {Neil Diamond} - Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand - You Don't Bring Me Flowers [Neil Diamond: 1978]
12. "Walk Away Renee" {Bob Calilli} - Linda Ronstadt, Ann Savoy - Adieu False Heart [Vanguard Records: 2006]
13. "On the Road Again" {Willie Nelson} - Alanis Morissette, Willie Nelson - On the Road Again [Epiphany Music: 2021]
14. "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" {John Prine} - Nanci Griffith, John Prine - Other Voices, Other Rooms [Elektra Records: 1993]
15. "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" {Fabian André} - Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong - Cheek To Cheek: The Complete Duet Recordings [Verve Reissues: 2017]
16. "Aquas De Marco (Waters Of March)" {Antônio Carlos Jobim} - Elis Regina, Antônio Carlos Jobim - Bossa Nova (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Verve Reissues: 2000]
17. "People Will Say We're In Love" {Rodgers and Hammerstein} - Alfred Drake, Joan Roberts - Oklahoma! 75th Anniversary [Verve Reissues: 1943]
18. "The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney)" {Michael Jackson} - Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney - Thriller [Epic: 1982]
19. "Message To Michael" {Burt Bacharach} - Dionne Warwick, Cyndi Lauper - My Friends & Me [Concord Records: 2006]
20. "What Do You Do (The Glory Of Love) - Live" {Billy Hill} - Lyle Lovett, Francine Reed - Best Of Lyle Lovett - Live [Curb Records: 2015]
21. "John Henry" {Traditional} - Hugh Laurie, Irma Thomas - Let Them Talk (Special Edition) [WM UK: 2011]
22. "Crying (with Roy Orbison) - 2010 Remaster" {Roy Orbison} - k.d. lang, Roy Orbison - Recollection [Nonesuch: 2010]
23. "Summertime" {George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward} - Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong - Porgy And Bess [Verve Reissues: 1958]
24. "The Song That Goes Like This - From "Spamalot" Original Broadway Cast Recording" {Eric Idle (lyrics and music) and John Du Prez (music)} - Christopher Sieber, Sara Ramirez, Todd Ellison - Monty Python's Spamalot [Verve (Adult Contemporary): 2005]

Tyner and Jones After Trane

Pianist McCoy Tyner and drummer Elvin Jones became well known through their membership in John Coltrane's Classic Quartet, trading on that notoriety to shape extensive catalogs on their own.

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Bud Shank at 100

Coming up the Stan Kenton's Big Band, saxophonist Bud Shank became a first-call studio player in LA, recording a series of fine small ensemble records over a long career while… MoreComing up the Stan Kenton's Big Band, saxophonist Bud Shank became a first-call studio player in LA, recording a series of fine small ensemble records over a long career while contributing to may pop records. Less

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