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In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Ken Laster
Jazz
Miles Davis
San Diego
Jazz Music
John Coltrane
Sarah Hanahan
Sonny Rollins
Chick Corea
Charles Lloyd
Wayne Shorter
Herbie Hancock
Mackenzie Layton
Joe Henderson
Chris Potter
Charles Mcpherson
David Borgo
Mike Wofford
Pat Metheny
Dave Brubeck
Hank Mobley

From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion. No smooth jazz here!

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This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego. The three day event had seminars, panel discussions and of course music. This show contains music by the artists that performed, and is kicked off b... more

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 styles with R&B and Brazilian infl... more

We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial. These giants of jazz are represented with some of the classic recordings that pay homage to their greatness.

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John Coltrane ~ My Favorite Things ... more

This episode takes us back to the psychedelic days of the early 70's to modern day fusion starting with this set from Lonnie Liston Smith. It's followed by new music from an LA Trio with excellent guitar work from Andrew Renfroe. The fusion set ends ... more

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Caelan Cardello
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William Paterson University alumnus; James Moody College Scholarship Award recipient; BMI Foundation Future Jazz Master Award recipient; Herbie Hancock International Piano Competition finalist
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Matt Hall
Trombonist featured in a Southern California ensemble
San Diego-based musician; associated with Matt Hall's big band
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Charlie Arbales
Alt Saxophonist featured in the Matt Hall ensemble
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Helen Sung
Pianist featured in a Zodiac Suite concert with a chamber orchestra
Episode: Episode April 25 2026
Marquis Hill
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Episode: Episode April 25 2026
Skyler Tang
Special guest, saxophonist with her own quartet
Self-contained quartet in LA area
Episode: More New Jazz 2026
Greg Abate
Popular jazz musician from New England
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Episode: Reprise Week 2
Karen Frisk
A singer from Hartford, Connecticut with a new album titled 'Still a Dreamer.'
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Episode: Episode July 28 2024

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Ken Laster
Host of In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 787 ratings
  • Great episode

    Great selection from two of my all time favourite musicians: John Coltrane and Miles Davis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moon jake
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Best jazz podcast

    This is the best jazz podcast I have found . Really good selection. Regular listener from Uk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UkJazzListener
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Why ruin a good thing !?

    I really enjoy the music selections, some nostalgic pieces from the past I haven’t heard in years pop up along with excellent newer contemporary recordings… Its a real shame the host feels the need to sling the self absorbed negative political rhetoric here and there it adds nothing but it is a mood killer. You can say Jazz as an art form has a tradition of political awareness, maybe so… but when its original and meaningful it can add something to the performance…when its just angry and repetiti... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    trebordig
    United States2 months ago
  • Myke333

    If you don’t like political music then don’t listen to jazz.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bummed_oout
    United States6 months ago
  • Too political and woke

    Too political and woke

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Myke333
    United States7 months ago

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A host-led jazz and fusion program that spans classic eras and contemporary releases, weaving deep dives into album histories with contextual anecdotes and live-performance notes. The show emphasizes rich, meticulously curated playlists, educational commentary, and a commitment to independent production, with occasional reflections on the jazz ecosystem and audience support. Listeners likely savor thorough music storytelling, technical insight, and a traditional radio-presentation vibe that highlights both heritage and new voices in jazz.

Noteworthy elements include in-depth album spotlights, strong connections to academic and regional jazz scenes, and a recurring focus on sustaining a long-running show through donations and community enga... more

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