Palm Coast Jazz Episode 16 - Revisited!

This episode warrants repeating, so we added some nice photos, removed the clutter & put buy links at the very bottom. Wonderful musicians making wonderful music from start to finish. Enjoy the soul-moving sounds! (Note: clicking on pictures causes audio to stop)

Most of these selections are available wherever cds & downloads are sold online, but if you enjoy our presentation, please consider using the links at the bottom of this post! Thank you for supporting creativity in jazz!

1. Introduction - Allison & Kenny

2. "MG 1020" - David Fernandez

(Miami Springs, FL)
from the album "Symmetry"

David Fernandez - soprano sax
Carlos Vega - tenor sax
Gabriel Saientz - piano
Gabriel Vivas - bass
Ludwig Alfonso - drums



3. "Coral Sea" - Kenny Drew Jr.

(St. Petersburg, FL)  
from the album "Coral Sea"
courtesy of Random Act Records

Kenny Drew Jr. - piano
Jon Burr - bass
Marty Morell - drums

4. Announcements - Kenny
(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)
 

5. "Julie's Lament" - Michael Royal Trio

(Sarasota, FL)
from the album "Transition"

Michael Royal - piano
Richard Drexler - bass
Steve Davis - drums






6. "Madcap" - Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge
(Temple Terrace, FL)
From the album "Madcap"

Chuck Owen - keyboard, composer, arranger
Jack Wilkins - tenor solo, John Abercrombie - guitar
Clay Perry - piano, Mark Neuenschwander - bass
Dave Hardman - drums

woodwinds: Valerie Gillespie, Tami Danielsson, Jack Wilkins,
Rex Wertz, Matt Vance
trumpets: John Robinson, Ron Turner, Mike Iapichino, Tom Parmerter
trombones: Keith Oshiro, Chris Clifton, Andrea Rawlison, Jim Hall





7. Announcements - Allison
(background music from the album "Moved" by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)


8. "Pheonix Phunk" - Clay Foster & Carey Frank
(Orlando, FL)
from the album "Bona Fide Sea Monsters"

Clay Foster - guitar
Carey Frank - organ
Frank Brunot - bass
Jonathan "Jon-Jon" Parks - drums





9. "La Noche" - Lynne Arriale

(Jacksonville, FL)
from the album "Solo"
courtesy of Motéma Records

Lynne Arriale - piano







10. Announcements - Kenny
(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)


11. Closing Announcements - Allison

Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.

produced by Kenny MacKenzie

Last Year's Numbers...

Hello! This post is for anyone who likes such things, but mostly for the musicians featured on our podcast. Below are statistics from the year 2012 for the podcast. Things to keep in mind: 1) the show almost exclusively features original compositions 2) of jazz! 3) from regionally specific artists!

For "glass half-empty" souls, remember that podcasts have what in industry lingo is called a "long tail". This means that their effect on the artist (and label) is long lasting - since they're available online indefinitely, and have potential to gain an ever-increasing audience (as opposed to regular airplay - when it's over, it's over!) Also - the shows audiences are not random people, but actual jazz lovers who came to the show looking for quality jazz; many come back for more. Finally - nearly 3/4 of our listeners download the show - which means they are potentially listening to your track over & over, if they like it!

Total Plays/Downloads - 15,125

• Downloads - 11,263
• Plays (Streams) - 3,862

Top 10 Downloading Countries: 

1. Russia 
2. Japan 
3. USA 
4. UK 
5. Ghana 
6. Turkey 
7. UAE 
8. Germany 
9. Italy
10. South Korea

Top 10 Playing/Streaming Countries:

1. US 
2. Equador
3. Kenya
4. France
5. Italy
6. Mexico
7. Germany
8. Canada
9. Japan
10. Taiwan
    

The Most downloads in USA coming from Wichita, KS
The Most plays in USA from Jacksonville, FL.

The top 5 episodes in 2012:

1. Episode 5 Jan 2012 - 1341 downloads/270 plays total - 1,611 
2. Episode 7 Mar 2012 - 798 downloads/403 plays total- 1,201
3. Episode 6 Feb 2012 - 819 downloads/303 plays total - 1,122
4. Episode 9 May 2012 - 617 downloads/338 plays total - 955 
5. Episode 4 Dec 2011 - 850 downloads/94 plays total - 944

I hope you find these numbers encouraging. I'm always looking for ways to increase our audience and promote all the phenomenal jams being produced here in FL. If you enjoy what the show is about, the best ways to help are to keep sending me your cds; share the shows you're on with Facebook friends/fans and listen to an episode or two that you are not on! (Always an idea behind the show - that we influence, inspire or provoke each other to move forward, make new albums in spite of the odds/cost, and have an overall appreciation for each other.) Thanks for being a part & sharing your music with jazz lovers all over the world! - Kenny MacKenzie

Gary Burton's Top 10 Jazz Albums

6 decades of breaking ground might be an apt description of the artistry and career of Gary Burton. Here's some things you may or may not know. The pianistic, four-mallet playing technique is pretty much his creation. After 3 years with Stan Getz he intrinsically pioneered jazz-rock in the 60's ("Duster" with Larry Coryell, Roy Haynes and Steve Swallow is considered by many to be the first important album of the genre, if not the actual first). He was the youngest recipient of Downbeat's Jazzman of the Year (1968). In 1971 he turned the risky venture of a solo vibes concert at the Montreaux Jazz Festival into a show stopper and his first Grammy award. In the 70's he continued taking chances with his "New Quartet" and duo albums including the extremely popular and ongoing collaborations with Chick Corea. By 1985 he was Dean of Curriculum at Berklee and in 1996 he was appointed Executive Vice President. Along with jazz, Gary ventured into Tango and even classical with long-time collaborator pianist Makoto Ozone - winning a Grammy in each genre around the millenium mark. Last year his newest quartet released "Common Ground" on Mack Ave records, and this year saw "Hot House" - another amazing duo with Chick Corea. He's just completed his own Online Improvisation Course, and most recently - the Downbeat Readers Poll just crowned him the best vibes player of 2012. And that's the short version.

Almost unbelievably - Mr. Burton took time out of his intense schedule to contribute to our Top 50 Jazz Albums of All Time poll, so we have the remarkable opportunity to see a list of some of the music that pleases and inspires a master creator and craftsman. A great list & what a treat!

"Here are ten of my favorite records, not sure if I could narrow it down to my 10 best, but I would readily recommend any of these for their lasting qualities."


 1. (Anything by Miles and Gil, but let's go with) PORGY AND BESS - Miles Davis/Gil Evans "I consider the entire set of Miles and Gil records to be one of the great achievements in recorded jazz.  Incredible writing and playing, and a very original concept. Those records changed the nature of large ensemble jazz for all time."

2. PORTRAITS IN JAZZ - Bill Evans Trio

3. EXPLORATIONS - Bill Evans Trio "Bill Evans influenced practically every young musician coming up in the 60s, especially the piano players, of course."

4. RELAXIN' - Miles Davis Quintet

5. NEWK'S TIME - Sonny Rollins

6. THE BRIDGE - Sonny Rollins

7. BLUES AND THE ABSTRACT TRUTH - Oliver Nelson "Oliver Nelson's signature recording was innovative, and brought together an amazing group of major players. Definitely a must-have record."

8. KIND OF BLUE - Miles Davis "Miles Davis, generally speaking, was the most influential jazz musician of the past fifty years, introducing a host of majorly talented players through his bands, and pretty much reshaping the current style of jazz every decade (BIRTH OF THE COOL'49, KIND OF BLUE '59, BITCHES BREW '69)."

9. NOW HE SINGS, NOW HE SOBS - Chick Corea

10. GETZ AND J.J. AT THE OPERA HOUSE - Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson



A thousand thanks to Gary for his insights and list, making our poll that much more awesome and fun! You can visit Gary's website here and pick up any of his latest releases wherever jazz is sold. Below are some links for your convenience. Thanks to all the many artists who contributed and help to make the jazz scene throughout Florida flourish. And thanks to YOU for visiting! - PC Jazz