Palm Coast Jazz Podcast Episode 31

First episode since the winter but worth the wait!! Great performances from Christian Tamburr, Michael Ross, Gerald Stockton (with Danny Jordan on flute & sax!), Lisa Casalino (with Kenny Drew Jr.!), Michael Petrovich and Errol Rackipov! All killer cuts!


1. Introduction - Kenny
(download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)


2. "Folk Dance" - Errol Rackipov Group (Hollywood, FL)     website

Errol Rackipov - vibes, marimba; Lubomir Gospodinov - sax;
Hristo Vitchev - guitar; Martin Bejerano - piano;
Josh Allen - bass; Rodolfo Zuniga - drums
          from the album "Pictures from a Train Window.
          Purchase at iTunes or Amazon!

3. "No Denying" - Lisa Casalino (Formerly Tampa, FL)      website

Lisa Casalino - vocals; Kenny Drew Jr. - piano;
Nate Najar - guitar; Alejandro Arenas - bass;
Mark Feinman - drums
          from the album "I'm Old Fashioned". 
          Purchase at Amazon or iTunes!


4. Announcements - Kenny
(background music from the album Gettin' In the Groove by Ron Pirtle)


5. "Blue Steel" - Gerald Stockton  (Orlando, FL)      website

Gerald Stockton - bass; Danny Jordan - flute/tenor sax;
Elton Reyes - trumpet; Steve Wiest - trombone;
Pat Coil - Hammond organ; Michael Waldrop - drums
          from the album "My Gentle Breeze".
          Purchase at CD Baby or iTunes!

Christian Tamburr

6. "It Rained Again Last Night" - Christian Tamburr (Melbourne, FL)      websiteChristian Tamburr - vibes; Dominick Farinacci - trumpet;
Kevin Bales - piano; Billy Thornton - bass;
Quentin Baxter - drums
          From the album "Voyage".
          Purchase album at Amazon or iTunes!


7. Announcements - Kenny

8. "Yak Attack" - Michael Ross (Tampa, FL)     website


Michael Ross - bass; Danny Jordan - tenor sax;
William Evans - piano/rhodes; LaRue Nickelson - guitar:
Walt Hubbard - drums
          from the album "Ginger".
          Purchase the album at Amazon, iTunes!


9. "San Juan Nights" - Michael Petrovich (Orlando, FL)       website

Michael Petrovich - guitars, sequencing, percussion
Michael Bloomer - fretless bass
Tony Rios - congas, bongos, woodblock
Ed White - djembe, percussion
          from the album "The Train to San Lorenzo".
          Purchase at Amazon or iTunes!10. Announcements - Kenny
(background music from the album Gettin' In the Groove by Ron Pirtle)

11. Closing Announcements - Kenny
Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie


All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2015 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

New Podcast Opens Our 3rd Season!

Thank you to all our faithful listeners who have helped make our podcast a big success! This month features two Jazz Orchestras! Featured players include Phil Woods, Ed Callé, Gary Brown and Jason Carder. Larry Coryell & Kenny Drew Jr supply an exquisite duet tribute to Hank Jones, George Grosman pays homage to Sidney Bechet & much more! At the end of the show we pay our own tribute to the late bassist/composer/friend Frank Capek and Gers Yowell, the saxophonist whose story we told in our second episode. Every number is a gem! Thanks for all the shares, likes and for spreading the word. :) Enjoy!!

Pictured: George Grosman (photo by Greg King)

Host: Kenny MacKenzie 

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1. Introduction - Kenny
(download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)


2. "Read My Lips" - South Florida Jazz Orchestra (Miami, FL)     websiteChuck Bergeron - director, bass;
Trumpet: Jason Carder, Greg Gisbert, Alex Norris, Augie Haas
Alto Saxes: Gary Keller, Gary Lindsay,
Tenor/Baritone saxes: Ed Calle, Ken Mattis, Mike Brignola
Trombones: Dante Luciani, John Kricker, Joanna Sabater
Bass trombone: Jennifer Wharton
Piano: Martin Bejerano
Drums: John Yarling
Timbales: Raymer Olalde; Congas: Roberto Quintero

from the album "Trumpet Summit".

Purchase at Amazon or iTunes!



3. "Pasajé Tennessee" - Jamie Ousley (Hallandale, FL)      website

Jamie Ousley - double bass, Phillip Strange - piano,
Johnny Mendoza - Violin, mandolin, quatro, marracas
Larry Marshall - drums

from the album "Back Home".

Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!



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


5. "Feeling His Groove" - Jose Valentino  (Tampa, FL)      Facebook

Jose Valentino Ruiz - vocals, flute, sax, bass, guitar, rhodes
Jonathan Thomas - drums
Benny Maldonado - congas


From the album "Messiah"



6. "Goodbye Mr. Jones" - Larry Coryell & Kenny Drew Jr (Tampa, FL)     Kenny's website

Larry Coryell - guitar
Kenny Drew Jr. - piano

From the album "Duality", courtesy of Random Act Records (website).

Purchase album at Amazon or CD Baby!



7. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album KMT I by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)



8. "Sidney Fandango" - George Grosman & Bohemian Swing (Orlando, FL)     website

George Grosman - guitar, Brandon Walker - soprano sax,
Ian MacGillivray - trumpet, David MacDougall - drums,
Rachel Melas - bass, Refael Keren - accordian


from the album "Sidney, Mon Ami".
Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!


9. "Birth Without Violence" - Gary Wofsey and the Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (Alford, FL)     website
Trumpet/Flugelhorn: Gary Wofsey (solo), Moose Foyer, Laurie Frink, Bob Freeberg
Alto Saxes: Phil Woods (solo)
Flute/Tenor/Baritone saxes: Gary Brown, Dick Oates, Ronnie Cuber
Trombones: Bob Carlson, Joe Letizia
Piano/Electric Piano: Mike Abene
Guitar: Melanie MacQuarrie
Bass: Paul Adamy
Drums: Jim Mola
Timbales/congas/perc: Bob Merigliano

from the album "Kef's Pool".

Purchase vinyl lp at Amazon!
10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live From the Warehouse" by Dot Wilder)


11. "Blues for L.T." - Gers Yowell Quartet (Ormond Beach, FL)

Gers Yowell - EWI, Kenny MacKenzie - piano
Frank Capek - bass, Frankie Capek - drums

recorded October 21, 2011 ~ PC Jazz exclusive.
In memoriam: Frank Capek and Gers Yowell.


12. Closing Announcements - Kenny
Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie

If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com

All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2013 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

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