To kick off our Jazz Appreciation Month festivities here at WRTI, our hosts presented their favorite new jazz releases of 2015 from March 30 - April 4. Our on-site experts have tastes that span the spectrum of jazz, and they have taken the time to explain how these selections caught their attention, and made it into their personal collections.
Below, listen to WRTI jazz hosts discuss the new releases from 2015 they appreciate most.
Bob Craig: Katie Thiroux - "There's A Small Hotel" – Introducing Katie Thiroux
Bob Perkins:
Dave Stryker: "Messin' With Mr. T." - Pieces Of Dreams
Jeff Duperon: "Eddie Henderson Morning Song" - Collective Portrait
J. Michael Harrison: Derrick Graves - "Bass Metaphors" - Altered Natives Project II
Maureen Malloy: Jacky Terrasson: "November" – Take This
Zivit: Steve Turre: "Spiritman/All Blues" – Spirit Man
Be sure to check in with us next week as we take a walk down memory lane with our favorite vintage jazz tunes!