Jonathan Stout 12/27/25-1/2/26
Guitarist, bandleader, swing dancer, and occasional lawyer, Jonathan Stout loves swing music and diving into the specifics of what makes that music so appealing. Plenty of doctors, lawyers and those in other fields play music on the side, but Jonathan is the first virtuosic musician I’ve met who does a bit of lawyering on the side.
We talk discuss all this, Jonathan’s latest CD, the enduring appeal of this engaging musical style.
Maud Hixson Two 1/3-9
Vocalist Maud Hixson is a cool, swinging Minnesota gal whose clear sound and unencumbered delivery lets her virtuosity sneak up on you, in contrast to so many jazz singers today who make sure you hear their vocal chops at hello.
We discuss her latest CD, Permanent Moonlight, a tribute to Sir Richard Rodney Bennett.
Zev Feldman Two 1/10-16
Archival record producer, Zev Feldman has been called the Indiana Jones of Jazz, referring to his tireless pursuit of previously unissued recordings to share with the rest of us. Feldman and Resonance Records releases these gems with extensive, informative liner notes, rare photos and in-depth interviews with experts in the field.
Zev’s latest project, Art Tatum – Jewels in the Treasure Box: The 1953 Chicago Blue Note Jazz Club Recordings – features a previously unissued 3-LP collection of Tatum, guitarist Everett Barksdale and bassist Slam Stewart recorded live at the Blue Note in Chicago in 1953.
Ira Liss & Dan Radlauer
Like many creative artists during the pandemic, saxophonist/band leader Ira Liss and multi-instrumentalist/composer Dan Radlauer were inspired by their unexpected gift of time. They had collaborated previously on a number of projects but with this CD, they did something unusual. Dan and Ira invited musicians not usually associated with jazz to perform with Ira’s big band with arrangements by Dan. Artists as diverse as Country Music’s Vince Gill and jazz recorder virtuoso Tali Rubinstein—and everyone in between—jumped at this unique opportunity to play or sing with a big band with original compositions by Dan or songs of their choosing. The result is the CD, Unexpected Guests.
Antonio Adolfo Two 1/24-30
Brazilian composer/pianist Antonio Adolfo grew up listening to and being influenced by the music of Cole Porter, a favorite composer he celebrates on his CD, Love Cole Porter. Aldolfo feels there is a natural synergy between jazz, the American songbook and especially the poetic sounds of this favorite composer.
Nicole Zuraitis 1/31-2/6
Christian McBride 2/7-13