
A weekly survey highlighting the top Jazz albums within the Traditional and Contemporary jazz genres, based on national jazz chart movement, listener feedback and local radio airplay. Hosted by Marcellus "The Bassman" Shepard and Kyle LaRue.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 144 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new sounds from Canadian trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg and contemporary guitarist/producer Adam Hawley on the survey this week. Plus, a tribute to the life and music of late saxophone legend Sonny R... more
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new sounds from trumpeter Brian Lynch and guitarist Blake Aaron break in to the top 10...plus a salute to the 'Saxophone Colossus', Sonny Rollins. Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @... more
Plenty of moves in the top 10 this week, and fresh sounds from Billy Childs, The Sistering, Hendrik Meurkens, and The TNR Collective as well. Tap in as The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @... more
More new entries to explore, as fresh sounds from guitarist Steve Oliver and the Baltimore Jazz Collective join the pack this week. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on... more
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1 and welcome THREE new entries on the chart...plus a New Music Feature from veteran saxophonist Steve Wilson entitled "Enduring Sonance" (Smoke Sessions Records). Stay connected with us and view this week's p... more
This week, we welcome new projects from Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. and veteran guitarist Chris Standring. Will we see a new #1 for a second consecutive week? The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view t... more
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1...and with guitarist Dave Stryker and smooth saxophonist WaKaNa re-entering the top 10, plus pianist Monika Herzig joining the pack, and a NEW #1 album this week...there's some great sounds ahead! Like, subs... more
New sounds from Gerald Albright, The Dave Wilson Quartet, and Kurt Elling and The WDR Big Band make things interesting this week. The Bassman and Kyle break it down from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and vie... more
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A weekly countdown of top jazz albums, blending chart movement with listener feedback and radio airplay across traditional and contemporary subgenres. The show features two hosts who provide banter, artist spotlights, and storytelling about recording processes, tour histories, and label affiliations, with a steady emphasis on the broader jazz ecosystem and industry context. Episodes routinely spotlight a mix of new releases and re-entries, share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and close with sponsor mentions and social-media engagement prompts, making it a reliable guide for listeners who want both quick overviews and deeper flavor around the week's jazz landscape. A standout aspect is the consistent integration of artist backstories, recordin... more
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1. Steve Oliver
2. Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra
3. Kurt Elling
4. Nat Adderley Jr.
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6. Tyreek McDole
7. Alan Broadbent
8. Gerald Albright
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