Edward Simon

Play It Forward: six great new jazz albums featured on the air at WRTI

Greg Bryant

Play It Forward is our monthly online column and a nightly feature on-air for new jazz albums. This month, we feature Samara Joy, Jane Monheit, Tom Harrell, and the supergroup Three Visitors.

In his new album, <em>Latin American Songbook, </em>jazz pianist Edward Simon offers a new take on some of his favorite Latin standards.

WRTI Picks from NPR Music

In 'Latin American Songbook,' Edward Simon Rethinks The American Jazz Standard

Michelle Mercer

The pianist's new album places Latin standards at the center of instrumental jazz and offers creative experimentation with harmony and meter.

WRTI Spotlight

Jazz Hot 11 Countdown: February 3, 2014

WRTI's Jazz Hot 11 is a weekly countdown of your favorite new jazz releases in rotation. This week's Hot 11: 1. Harold Mabern - My Favorite Things - RIGHT…