Discovering Jazz

Larry Saidman

Where you and I discover jazz together!

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#377
Tuesday · length unknown
Episode 377: Selected New Jazz Albums, Part 3
This selection of new albums---many of them featuring female vocalists--continues a theme of 'old meets new'. The first two tracks are particularly spectacular. Starting with an avant-garde…
#376
August 18 · length unknown
Episode 376: Selected New Jazz Releases Part 2
I'm finding that listening to many of the jazz albums released this year, I'm getting a clearer perspective on the connection between jazz's history and where we are today. The episode starts with…
August 11 · length unknown
Episode 375: 2026 Albums That Stir Up Interest or Curiosity
I found 72 albums released this year that stirred up my interest or curiosity, then randomly selected a few that I'm playing for you.
#374
August 4 · length unknown
Episode 374: Random Selection of Albums From 2026
Has jazz changed substantially over the past 60 years? I can't really answer that. But maybe hearing a track from some albums selected randomly from the over 2500 new releases from 2026 (plus a…
#373
July 28 · length unknown
Episode 373: Richard Rodgers and Jazz, Part 3
The last episode of Richard Rodgers and Jazz. This week I explore more jazz interpretations of his great tunes. I include some insightful observations from the book The Jazz Standards by Ted Gioia…
#372
July 21 · length unknown
Episode 372: Richard Rodgers and Jazz, Part 2
More great jazz recordings of Richard Rodgers tunes. And I dive a bit into his life and how he developed his songwriting skills. You'll hear great interpretations of songs such as Manhattan,…
#371
July 14 · length unknown
Episode 371: Richard Rodgers and Jazz, Part 1
This is Part 1 of a series on the songs of Richard Rodgers (of Rodgers & Hart and Rodgers & Hammerstein). In this and the next two episodes, you'll hear recordings by: -Shorty…
#370
July 7 · length unknown
Episode 370: More Notable New Acquisitions
More great albums --cd's and vinyl-- that have been sent in the mail, uploaded, or bought second hand from a thrift store or jazz club. They range from Lena Horne (originally recorded in 1948) to…
#369
June 30 · length unknown
Episode 369: Notable New Acquisitions
I play tracks from and talk about some of the most notable albums I've acquired over the last few months. A lot of them are Canadian, quite a few are new releases, and a couple are from years past.…
#368
June 23 · length unknown
Episode 368: More New Jazz Albums with Weird Titles
Here's what you'll hear on this week's episode. In order. Dance To The Bass Drum (Not The Bass), from "Here Goes Nothing". By Brian Claxton (playing bass) A Danish group called Smag Pa…
#367
June 16 · length unknown
Episode 367: New Albums With Weird Titles
It's not just a few classic jazz albums that have weird titles (see Episode 364). Of the 2000 or so new releases so far this year, there are some strange ones. But does the music or the story behind…
#319
June 9 · length unknown
Archives, Episode 319: Appreciating Sonny Rollins, Pt. 2
As a tribute to the recently deceased saxophonist and composer, Sonny Rollins, I'm re-posting two epsodes from last year. This is Part 2. As well as some tracks from some of his albums, I also…
#318
June 2 · length unknown
Archives, Episode 318: Why Sonny Rollins is So Legendary
As a tribute to legendary jazz saxophonist, Sonny Rollins, who left us May 25, I'm reposting this episode from last year, Part 1 of a two part series on Sonny Rollins. Lots on his life, and I play…
#366
May 26 · length unknown
Episode 366: Records,Poetry & Insights from Sean Murphy, Part 2
Part 2 of my interview with poet, essayist, podcaster, and jazz fanatic Sean Murphy. And I also play tracks from albums he recommended---plus one from an ensemble from Montreal called Bellbird,…
#365
May 19 · length unknown
Episode 365: Jazz Poetry and Insights from Sean Murphy
This is Part 1 of a great session with poet, essayist, podcaster, and jazz fanatic, Sean Murphy. Sean talks about some jazz artists and recordings that most inspired him---and continue to inspire…
#364
May 12 · length unknown
Episode 364: Classic Jazz Albums with Weird Titles
Gnu High, Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus MIngus, Now He Sings Now He Sobs, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, In Case You Forget How Bad He Really Was, Deer Wan, Mingus Ah Um!, Nude Ants. I play a track from…
#363
May 5 · length unknown
Episode 363: Great Singers and Downbeat's Blindfold Test
This week I play recordings by some excellent jazz singers, and singer Janis Siegel's reaction to hearing those recordings. In this episode you will hear: Kurt Elling with the WDR Big Band Dianne…
#107
April 28 · length unknown
Archives: Episode 107: Six More Great Songs
This is a 6 year old podcast from May, 2020, when I was living in Victoria, B.C. It was one of a number of podcasts where I celebrated songs that had interesting stories behind them, playing some…
#362
April 21 · length unknown
Episode 362:From Swing to Bebop to Hardbop, Ken Burns Jazz
This is part 2 of music inspired by Ken Burns PBS jazz series from 2001. A fast paced episode where I squeeze in 15 pieces of great music. the Swing artists include Fletcher Henderson, Benny…
#361
April 14 · length unknown
Episode 361: Inspired by Ken Burns Jazz Documentary
Watching the Ken Burns series called 'Jazz', where he details some history, interviews some amazing people, and plays great music inspired by this podcast as well as next week's. This week, lots of…

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