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In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Ken Laster
Jazz
San Diego
Miles Davis
Jazz Music
John Coltrane
Sarah Hanahan
Chick Corea
Wayne Shorter
Charles Lloyd
Mackenzie Layton
Sonny Rollins
Herbie Hancock
Charles Mcpherson
David Borgo
Joe Henderson
Mike Wofford
Pat Metheny
Chris Potter
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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The last two episodes have been dedicated to Miles and Sonny, but there were a few more tracks I wanted to get into, so we review those at the top of the show. That is followed by some new music including a recent release by Emmet C and Joe F. Finall... more

One of the greatest players in the jazz legacy, Sonny Rollins passed away last week on May 25 at 95 years of age. On this episode, we look back on his career which spanned 7 decades. Here are some of my favorite "Newk" recordings from his most creati... more

For this week's episode, we celebrate Miles Davis on the Centennial of his birth, May 26 1926. Miles is one of the most influential of jazz artist, having set new directions for jazz time and time again. Here we represent music from his first and sec... more

This episode features brand new music from some of the best jazz artists of today. From Potter to Metheny to Marsalis and more we have new album releases for your listening pleasure. They don't dissapoint.

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Recent Guests

Helen Sung
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Episode: Episode April 25 2026
Marquis Hill
Trumpeter featured on a duet album with Helen Sung
Episode: Episode April 25 2026
Skyler Tang
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Greg Abate
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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; known for curating and presenting jazz with educational context and live scene notes.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 780 ratings
  • Myke333

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bummed_oout
    United States4 months ago
  • Too political and woke

    Too political and woke

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Myke333
    United States4 months ago
  • To be Played at Night

    To a previous post reviewer: Jazz has always been an extremely political music. Threats on civil rights and strong leanings to authoritarianism are not compatible with Jazz. Adolf was not a fan and the only swinging Trump could do is on Epstein’s island.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew the tall one
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the show to a point

    I listened to the show and knew right away this would be a show to enjoy that’s the plus the negative was the political comments about President trump and playing a few tracks that disrespected the office of the president of the United States of America

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobby guitars plays the blues
    United States6 months ago
  • excellent

    Refreshing episodes of mixed styles in jazz. Ken avoids too much bonk-eep-honk and keeps the announcements informative and short. All in all every week one hour enjoyable 🎷🎵🎤🎶. 🙏and 🙋 from Bruges, 🇧🇪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rik Van Brugge
    Belgium7 months ago

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A curator-led jazz program blends contemporary releases with deep dives into classic and fusion-era tracks, anchored by a steady stream of context, live-club notes, and educational anecdotes. Episodes typically weave artist spotlights, tour updates, and donation appeals into a DJ-driven listening journey, with careful attention to historical connections and quality sound. A notable throughline is a balance between rich musical programming and community-minded support, making it appealing to devoted jazz fans who value both discovery and depth while tolerating occasional political commentary from the host.

What stands out is the show's longevity, strong focus on live scenes and education, and a consistent emphasis on accessible, album-forwa... more

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