In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond Folgen

The first set of this podcast reviews some of the music represented at the 2nd annual San Diego-Tijuana (SDTJ) International Jazz Festival. This unique festival features artists from both sides of the US Mexico boarder. We begin with a tribute to the late James Moody, a resident of San Diego, celebrating his 100th Centennial of his birth. Also featured is a young singer from Veracruz Mx, Lucia and pianist-composer Irving Flores with his brand new album. We keep to the Latin jazz theme with a reading of Tres Palabras from Charlie Haden. More music concludes with an extended selection from Dexter's homecoming concert. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album James Moody ~ Darben, the Redd Foxx ~ 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note Lucía ~ Veracruz ~ Lucía Irving Flores ~ With Amanda in Favignana ~ Armando Mi Conga Charlie Haden ~ Tres Palabras ~ Nocturne Tony Davis ~ Trinkets From Mars ~ Jessamine Les McCann ~ Poo Pye McGoochie (And His Friends) ~ Invitation to Openness Dexter Gordon ~ In Case You Haven't Heard ~ Homecoming - Live At the Village Vanguard

This episode begins as a continuation of last week's tribute to the late pianist Mike Wofford with a solo rendition of a Jackie McLean composition Little Melonae. Also featured is another San Diego pianist Irving Flores with his latest album release. Herbie, McLaughlin and Maupin round out the show. Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Little Melonae ~ It's Personal Irving Flores ~ Tramonto a Massa Lubrense ~ Armando Mi Conga Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles Herbie Hancock ~ Ostinato (Suite for Angela) ~ Mwandishi John McLaughlin ~ Peace One ~ My Goals Beyond Bennie Maupin ~ The Jewel In the Lotus ~ The Jewel In the Lotus

We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode's first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87. He was a giant in the Socal jazz scene, playing with the great West Coast artists of the 60's, accompanist to Sarah and Ella in the 80's, as well as scores for Hollywood and TV. Mike will be missed by the jazz community in San Diego and beyond. His wife Holly Hofmann (flute) is represented here as well.  Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Take the "A" Train ~ Time Cafe Rob Thorsen Quartet ~ Beatrice ~ First Impression Mike Wofford & Holly Hofmann ~ Karita ~ Turn Signal Joe Henderson ~ Black Narcissus ~ Power To The People Joe Farnsworth ~ Continuance ~ The Big Room Wes Montgomery ~ West Coast Blues ~ Incredible Jazz Guitar John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent