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On the Season 2 debut of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies , we travel to Bermuda, an Atlantic island whose history spans centuries and continents. Once uninhabited, Bermuda became a vital stop in transatlantic trade, a maritime stronghold, and a cultural crossroads shaped by African, European, Caribbean, and Native American influences. Guests Dr. Kristy Warren and Dr. Edward Harris trace its transformation from an uninhabited island to a strategic outpost shaped by shipwrecks, colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, and the rise and fall of empires. Plus, former Director of Tourism Gary Phillips shares the story of the Gombey tradition, a vibrant performance art rooted in resistance, migration, and cultural fusion. Together, they reveal how Bermuda’s layered past continues to shape its people, culture, and identity today. You can also find us online at ⁠travelandleisure.com/lostcultures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 319: Fully Appreciating Sonny Rollins, Part 2

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Part two of my two part series on Sonny Rollins, inspired by Saxophon Colossus by Aidan Levy. I play and introduce eight selections, ranging from 1951 up to his last studio album in 2006. It includes two of his first recordings, a recording where he played on a Thelonious Monk album, a selection from his 2001 grammy winning album, and two collaborations with non-jazz stars: Leonard Cohen and The Rolling Stones. And the episode starts with one of his compositions that has become a jazz standard, playing with Clifford Brown, Richie Powell, George Morrow, and Max Roach. I also throw in some of Sonny Rollins' beliefs about the 'tradition' of jazz. Great listening, entertaining stories, and lots of interesting information.…

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Episode 318: Why Sonny Rollins Is So Legendary

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This episode was inspired by my reading Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins. Thanks to Mark Vasey for giving me this book. For these two episodes I focus more on the music than on his life....although both are fascinating. Starting with his first recording in 1951, with Miles Davis, I play tracks from some of his 46 + classic albums. You'll also hear something from his Sonny Meets Hawk album of 1963, where he teamed up with his idol, Coleman Hawkins. At the time of recording this episode, Sonny Rollins is still alive and retired.…

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Episode 317: CD's I Recently Acquired

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I listened to this podcast after recording it and really enjoyed it. I think you will too! It consists of tracks from cd's that I acquired over the past month, with some explanation as to why I acquired them. Artists include: -Wynton Marsalis with J.J. Johnson and again with Willie Nelson. Listening to the latter I get a sense as to why each new Willie Nelson album gets played on some jazz radio stations. -A Swiss yodeller named Gabriela Martina. Here she does interesting things with a Wayne Shorter composition. -Two albums sent to me by a 'new show in town'---a jazz promotion company set up by Toronto drummer Ernesto Cervini. One is by Steve Holt playing with Toronto's finest musicians. The other is an Edmonton man (Joshua Banks) and his first cd, celebrating his Filipino roots. -The great Ahmad Jamal, Live In Paris, 1992. -A duet with Coleman Hawkins and Sonny Rollins....with Canadian born pianist Paul Bley and bassist Henry Grimes -Two reissued tracks from a label put down by the Music Heritage Society. One is by guitarist Jim Hall, and the other by vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. -A track from Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington. Two of these albums I bought at Edmonton's jazz club, The Yardbird Suite, with the money going to their Littlebirds program geared to turn talented children and youth into inspired jazz musicians. You can contribute to this worthwhile charitable fund by going to Yardbirdsuite.com/donate. -…

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Episode 316: Why'd They Call It That, Jazz Tune Titles, Part 3

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The last in this series where I talk about the 'meaning' or (sometimes) lack of meaning behind the titles of certain jazz compositions. In this episode I play: Think of One-Thelonious Monk Salt Peanuts--Charlie Parker w. Dizzy Gillespie Elbow Grease--Niacin When Charlotte Osgood Mason Dances the Africane--Allen Lowe and the Constant Sorrow Orchestra Work Song--Nat Adderley with Wes Montgomery First Steps--Kris Davis Wheatland--Oscar Peterson Double Double Toil and Treble (Victor Eijkout)--Thomas Dawkins leading 4 treble recorders Crystal Silence--Billy Childs Party in the Attic--Verneri Pohjola Jitterbug Waltz--Fats Waller Frack---Hutchinson/Andrew Trio.…

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Episode 315, Why'd They Call It That, Part 2

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Along with some great music, I explore some of the difference between jazz titles that are "programmatic" vs those that are more "impressionistic". And then there are those that seem to have nothing to do with the actual music. Compositions I play this week include Well You Needn't (Monk), Original Faubus Fables (Mingus), Lester Lopes In (Allen Lowe), Disco Inferred (Chas Smith), Unconscious (Sandro Dominelli), and Daybreak/Sunbeam (Stu Goldberg), And then there's a fascinating incident where two of Miles Davis's most popular tunes on his most popular album just might have been mixed up, title wise. If there is anybody out there who has access to Oxford Academic's Musical Quarterly Volume 95 Issue 1, Spring 2012 and an article called "The Naming of Names: Flamenco Sketches or All Blues", l'd love it if you could send it to me. Or at least clue me in on why Boston University music professor, Jeremy Yudkin, thought that those titles were reversed, and that 'Flamenco Sketches' is the correct name for the tune we know as 'All Blues", and that 'All Blues' is the correct title for the last track that we know as 'Flamenco Sketches'.…

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Episode 314: Why'd They Call It That? Part 1

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Ever wonder how (and why) jazz composers decide on a particular title for their compositions? I try to answer that question. Sometimes I just have to guess. And other times I'll get some hints from the composers or from jazz scholars. At times the title is a pretty good reflection of the music. And at other times it just seems random. In this episode I play 11 compositions, and speculate as to why it is called what it is called. In one instance the title was changed. I'm referring to a Thelonious Monk composition that was originally called "Fly Rite". And I also talk about the origin of another Thelonious Monk tune...called Evidence. Then there are some really weird titles like "The Devil is On the Loose and Dancin' With a Monkey", and "Hello Dali". The latter title is from an album by Allen Lowe and The Constant Sorrow Orchestra called Louis Armstrong's America. That four cd set is what inspired this series of programs, so you'll hear a few tracks from that ensemble.…

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Archives: Episode 108, Discoveries Thanks to Online Friends

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I'm taking a bit of a break and posting a couple episodes from my archives. This is from 2020 when I was living in Victoria. I listened to a few of them in order to find those that would speak to me. And here they are! I also talk a bit about who sent them to me. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.…

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Archives: Episode 106, Caravan,Smile,Days of Wine & Roses,Solar,Speak Low,Stella by Starlight

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From the archives, a program originally published May 2020. Six compositions jazz players like to play, with tidbits of information about each one. Some of the recordings I play are by Ben Braum and his vocal quartet, Alan Pasqua, Tony Bennett w. Nora Jones, Kurt Weill (singing), Barney Bigard, Ed Graham, Miles Davis, Chuck Wayne, Hisatsugu Suzuki Trio, Anita O'Day, Jim Hall, Lenny Breau, Robi Botos. And some of the tidbits of information? Let me make it an informal contest....see which of the tunes apply to the information given: Which of those tunes is about addiction? Which one was written by a famous silent film star? The lyrics of which song was written by the poet known for great works such as ""If called by a panther, don't anther" Who sold his tune for $25? What was the composition that was discovered on an acetate by another musician 8 years before the supposed author wrote it? A beautiful and oft played tune originally written for a horror movie.…

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Episode 313: Albums Currently on the Jazz Charts, Part 2

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As I type this description, I'm listening to this episode and so enjoying it! The music is both interesting AND accessible. I'll give you a list of the album's I'm playing here: Lisa Hilton: Lucky All Along Don Moretti and Brazilia: Live at the Pumphouse Celebrating Wayne Shorter Malfada Minnozzi w. Paul Ricci: Riofonic Dave Stryker With Strings: Strings Goes To The Movies Willie Morris: Unbound Inner Jacob Wutzke: You Better Bet Nanami Haruta: The Vibe Judy Wexler: No Wonder Oz Noy: Fun One Tord Gustavsen Trio: Opening (this album has since left the jazz charts....but was on when I put this program together). If you like this program, I'd appreciate you putting a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks. And I encourage you to buy any of these albums that resonate with you. -Larry…

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Episode 312: Albums High on Jazz Charts for 2025

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I was interested in listening to a few of the albums that jazz radio are featuring so far in 2025, and playing a few that stood out for me. This week you'll hear tracks by Eugenie Jones, Scott Hamilton, Joe Alterman with Houston Person, Renee Rosnes, Ben Patterson, Yellowjackets, Artemis, Claire Martin, Ben Paterson, and a saxophone blowing session with Nick Hampton and Cory Weeds.…

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Episode 311-Art Tatum,Oscar Peterson,Geri Allen,Brad Mehldau

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Part 3 of pianists described by Robert Doerschuk in his book 88-The Giants of Jazz Piano. I start by talking about Art Tatum who is " by consensus the greatest jazz pianist who ever lived". Then I move on to the man that Tatum himself considered his 'heir apparent'. Montreal's Oscar Peterson. Then the recently desceased Geri Allen, with her 'bracing rhythmic interactions'. Her ability to separate her left and right hands was astounding! Lastly....a pianist considered to be one of the most important pianists of his generation: Brad Mehldau. And, given the upcoming change in seasons, the tune of his to finish off this episode seems quite appropriate.…

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Episode 310: Giants of Jazz Piano Part 2

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Four more pianists as described by Robert L. Doerschuk in his book 88: The Giants of Jazz Piano. You'll hear two tracks from Jelly Roll Morton and what to look for as you listen to them. Then I play 3 1/2 tracks from Thelonious Monk, including a couple from very early in his musical career when he was just developing his style. I talk about and play three recordings from Mary Lou Williams--who was described as a "gifted and delicate appreciator who distills what affects her in the work of other pianists....", where "the grapes are others, the wine is her own". The episode finishes with one of my all time favourites---Ahmad Jamal. Don't miss his sensational performance of Make Someone Happy from the 1985 Montreal Jazz Festival. One final thing: this podcast is ranked #35 in the 100 best Jazz Podcasts by Feedspot. You can explore various jazz podcasts through https://podcast.feedspot.com/jazz_podcasts/. And if you enjoy this podcast and want to see it rise, you can always give it a rating and review on the apple podcasts or itunes site----and maybe that can help it rise up the charts. Thanks. -Larry…

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Episode 309: 88 The Giants Of Jazz Piano, Part 1

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"An outstanding example of freedom built on form and of the possibilities suggested when romanticism and abstraction find each other". Guess what pianist is being described here? And what do you think that description might actually sound like? Or how about this one: "tantalizing interruptions of the rhythmic flow in the improvised line and his dissonant leaps twisting the melody into a moonscape of peaks and valleys". To what piano player might that description be refferring? This is Part 1 of a series of episodes inspired by Robert L. Doerschuk's 2001 book "88 Of the Giants of Jazz Piano". Here I play music by Bud Powell, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton, and Paul Bley. Doerschuk describes some of the recordings of each of these giants---and I get to play them for you. The goal? To help me (and you) get a sense of each pianist's style, and be able to identify each one when you hear them. A rather ambitious goal, I realize. But even if we don't attain it, for sure you will hear some great music!…

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Archives: Episode 110, Racism-Jazz As Part of the Solution

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It's important to remember, especially during Black History Month, that jazz is music born of the African American experience---and it is now played and listened to all over the world. To quote Randall Cline, Artistic Director of SF Jazz: "The birth of jazz, and its evolution is rooted in black artists fighting against systemic oppression. Jazz musicians have always been on the front lines of change". So in this episode, originally posted and presented 4 years ago, I play music celebrating that fight. You'll hear recordings by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Archie Shepp, A Tribe Called Red, Nina Simone, and others. And some very revealing stories. Also trumpeter Terence Blanchard, and his "Breathless" album from 2015. I neglected to mention who was playing on the album, so here it is: Donald Ramsey – bass Oscar Seaton – drums Charles Altura – guitar Fabian Almazan – piano, synth And as an aside, this podcast, Discovering Jazz, is currently #36 on Feedspot's list of the world's best jazz podcasts. You can find their listing through https://podcast.feedspot.com/jazz_podcasts/.…

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Archives: Episode 95, Black History Month

15 weeks тому