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OK Jazz Podcast

Mr OK Jazz
Jazz
Brazil
Salif Keita
Stan Tracey
London Jazz Scene
Congo
Japan
Soul Music
Miles Davis
Stax Records
Colin Smith
Joe Harriot
Charles Mingus
Belfast
Of the Near and Far
Quincy Jones
South Africa
African Music
Los Angeles
Van Morrison

The OK Jazz Podcast features an eclectic selection of Jazz, Soul, World Music and a lot more genres! With plenty new releases and old classics, it is hosted by Mr. OK Jazz of kol-radio.com and tokyojazzsite.com, Also check his sister podcast Tokyo Jazz Joints about the great photo project documenting jazz spots all around Japan!

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Latest Episodes

Early morning episode with a LOT of new music! Brazil, Spain, Holland/Japan, some VERY hot live Freddie Hubbard, dance-o-rific Soukous from Congo and lots more!

Quickie episode paying respect to the rhythm sections! Mainly some old favorites, tunes where the rhythms always just jumped out to me, not just funky and soul but in jazz, afrobeat and even some 'ginga' from Angola. Turn this one up!

OK Jazz returns in 2026 with another packed episode!, new music from Brazil, Senegal and Spain (Radio Tarifa are back!) Some prog-rock inspired jazz, New Orleans groove, an essential re-issue from Mali and more!

The 2025 Year-End episode, some of my favorite tunes of the year from ALL around the world!

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Recent Guests

Peter Barakan
Legendary broadcaster and DJ with over 50 years of experience in Japan.
Inter FM and NHK
Episode: OK Jazz Episode #190 - with Peter Barakan
Philip Arneill
Podcast leader of Tokyo Jazz Joints project.
Episode: OK Jazz Episode #187 w/special guest Philip Arneill Part I
Salif Keita
Acclaimed Malian singer known as the 'voice of Africa'
Episode: OK Jazz Episode #185 - Salif Keita Mini-Interview!

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James DeSane Cachebow
Freelance broadcaster and host with a recurring role on the featured program

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Treat yourself

    James, your taste in music and curation of each episode is an absolute treat to listen to. Dig every episode thank you so much 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brajandrew
    Australiaa year ago
  • A fantastic musical journey

    What a great podcast! Jazz, blues, soul and more from all over the world. It’s a great place to discover new music.

    There haven't been any new episodes in a while, but there are about a hundred previous ones to browse through, so no worries. Hope there will be new ones eventually, of course.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anders Torp
    Swedena year ago
  • Always An Excellent Trip

    Fabulous catalog

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OaklandReal
    United States3 years ago
  • Delicious 🤤

    Indulge yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whipitoutnowboy
    United States4 years ago
  • Great selection of music from around the world. You will discover Something new in every Episode. One of the best music podcasts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Renni
    4 years ago

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The show blends travel stories with music history in a relatable way.
A welcoming deep-dive into underexposed scenes and artists.
Engaging personal anecdotes heighten music education value.
Broad genre coverage keeps it fresh for long-time listeners.
Consistently strong curation with global jazz tastemaking.

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OK Jazz Episode #188 w/special guest Philip Arneill Part 2
Q: What did you discover musically when you came to Japan?
Philip talks about his department in hip hop and how it allowed him to explore different music genres including jazz.
OK Jazz Episode #185 - Salif Keita Mini-Interview!
Q: What do you think about contemporary music that is coming from many African countries?
Salif noted that the new styles like Afrobeats are popular, showing the richness of Malian music that can adapt to any sound.
OK Jazz Episode #185 - Salif Keita Mini-Interview!
Q: Did you think your music would go all around the world?
Salif Keita expressed that in the past, they were worried about their music being recognized globally.

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A bold, globally flavored music show that blends jazz, world music, soul, and contemporary releases with deep dives into artists, scenes, and live moments. Episodes frequently weave travel memories, festival anecdotes, and cultural context, offering listeners curated explorations of genres, regions, and influential figures across continents. Notable strengths include thoughtful guest interactions, timely tributes, and a clear passion for uncovering underrepresented sounds while connecting jazz to broader world-music narratives. A good fit for listeners who crave eclectic curation, cross-cultural musical storytelling, and insider perspectives on artists and scenes from Tokyo to Lagos to Rio.

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OK Jazz Podcast launched 11 years ago and published 139 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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