About this episode

This episode features politically charged music, Brazilian compositions, and tributes to jazz legends.

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 Trio. We end this show with another tribute to Miles and Trane on their centenial. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ Introduction To People ~ The Ballad of the FallenCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ The People United Will Never Be Defeated ~ The Ballad of the FallenRenee Rosnes ~ Casa Forte ~ Crossing PathsPeter Erskine ~ Lost Page ~ Dr. UmCharles Lloyd ~ Sam on the Ganges ~ SingleHolly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo ~ Low LifeKenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ SouleroJohn Coltrane ~ Spiral ~ Giant StepsMiles Davis ~ Miles Runs the Voodoo Down ~ Bitches Brew

People in this episode

Host: Ken Laster

Topics covered

• politically charged music
• Brazilian compositions
• jazz tributes
• centennial celebrations
• new music releases

Keywords

• Charlie Haden
• Renee Rosnes
• Charles Lloyd
• Miles Davis
• John Coltrane
• jazz music
• Liberation Music Orchestra
• Brazilian jazz
• centennial tribute

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Ballad of the Fallen, Crossing Paths, Single, Low Life, Soulero, Giant Steps, Bitches Brew

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