Episode April 19 2026

Episode April 19 2026

Author: Ken Laster April 19, 2026 Duration: 59:15
This episode was inspired by recent live performances to commemorate Miles/Coltrane centennial. These concerts featured some of modern jazz's finest artists including Emmet Cohen, Joe Lovano, Terrance Blanchard and others represented here. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumEmmet Cohen ~ Well You Needn't ~ Universal TruthJoe Lovano ~ Lady Day ~ Paramount Quartet Joe Lovano ~ Solid Steps ~ Solid StepsMelissa Aldana ~ La Sentencia ~ FilinTerence Blanchard ~ Footprints ~ BounceRavi Coltrane ~ Marilyn & Tammy ~ Spirit FictionJack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane & Matt Garrison ~ Alabama ~ In MovementMatt Dwonszyk ~ Mode For Rene ~ Live at the Side Door

Hosted by Ken Laster, In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond is a curated audio journey for those who feel the rhythm a little differently. This isn't a history lecture, though you'll certainly hear from the iconic masters whose work built the foundation. Instead, each episode connects those timeless voices to the vibrant, sometimes surprising sounds of today's scene. Ken focuses on the rich spectrum from classic improvisation to modern fusion, actively seeking out emerging artists who are pushing boundaries and redefining what jazz can be. You'll get thoughtful commentary that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend, always centered on the music itself. True to its stance, this podcast deliberately sidesteps the smoother, more commercial end of the spectrum, offering an authentic dive into music with real edge and creative fire. Tune in for a mix of insightful discussion and, most importantly, incredible tracks that you might not find anywhere else. It's a celebration of the genre's enduring spirit and its exciting, unpredictable future, all delivered with a curator's ear and a fan's passion.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 45

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond
Podcast Episodes
Episode September 13 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:49
Getting closer to John Coltrane’s centenial of his birth, so we will begin with a set dedicated to the master.
Episode September 6 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
This episode begins with another centenial tribute to John Coltrane.
Miles Jazz Festival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego.
Episode Aug 23 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:11
This show begins with San Diegan pianist with Mexican roots, Irving Flores. His music is grounded in the Latin Jazz tradition. That is followed by the late great George Duke with tunes that show off his diversity of styl…
More Miles and Trane @100 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:22
We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial.
Expand Your Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:49
This episode takes us back to the psychedelic days of the early 70’s to modern day fusion...
Episode Aug 3 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:35
This episode begins with some of this genre’s greatest masters...
Episode July 26 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:48
Begins with young pianist Joey Alexander who was a young prodigy at age 11, now after a decade of recording and touring is a respected jazz artist for his playing and composing.
Episode July 19 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
This show features a heavy dose of Coltrane related tracks
Episode July 12 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:51
This episode begins with the politically charged music of Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. Other highlights are Rene Rosnes playing Brazilian compositions and a newly single from Charles Lloyd and his Sangam T…