The 95bFM Jazz Show

Frances Chan plays a selection of jazz poetry, 50th anniversary classic jazz funk and Kiwi dads and sons for Father’s Day.  

Setlist:
Herbie Hancock – Hang Up Your Hang Ups
Langston Hughes – The Weary Blues
Ken Nordine & The Fred Katz Group – My Baby
Jack Kerouac – Dave Bruebeck
Dave Bruebeck – Far More Drums
Jon Hendricks & The George Russell Orchestra – Manhattan
Babs Gonzales – The Cool Cat’s Philosophy
Roy Glenn & The Gerry Mulligan Quartet – Big High Song for Somebody
Bob Dorough – Dog
Oscar Brown Jr – But I Was Cool
Nikki Giovanni – Ego Tripping
Gil Scott-Heron – Free Will
Gil Scott-Heron – No Knock
Roy Ayers – The Black Five 
Nathan Haines ft Kevin Haines – God Bless the Child
Polyrhythmics – Chelada
Arooj aft Aftab – Raat Ki Rani (Khruangbin remix)
Jake Baxendale – Encore
Jonathan Crayford & Terry Crayford – Trust in Me
Wave Infinity Junction – Seaweed Gin
Julien Dyne ft Paul Dyne – Sing Songs Self
Nat King Cole – Let There Be Love

As 2025 ripens, the days are beginning to lengthen. The constant flow of high quality new releases in the world of Jazz is showing no sign of abating. Def Jim samples a few in today's Jazz Show, including discs from Mary Halvorson, James Brandon Lewis and Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp String Trio. As usual, these and others are interspersed with choice cuts from the dazzling array of recordings visible in Jazz's rear view mirror, the whole cooking up to a highly satisfying Gumbo in which new and old rub together, enhancing the flavour of each. Don't miss it!

Blind Mango Chutney hosts the show this arvo — his second show in a set of '3 shows in a row' for him.

Blind Mango pays tribute to three recently-passed Jazzers: Kiwi/AUS Pianist Judy Bailey, playing a few more tracks from her rare 1964 album; Latin player Eddie Palmieri; & Lalo Schifrin, highlighting his work with Dizzy Gillespie.

He also hits up some little-heard jazz/rock/classical fusion with a Pink Floyd tinge! Before laying down some sweet, Southern Californian, lounge styles by the Baja Marymba Band — which he pairs to the Menu at San Ray. George Duke also makes an entrance for a spot of funky vocals.

It's all here, beboppers!

DJ Sassy (aka Little Parsnip) assists in the show's supporting role & Hosts the Jazz Gig Guide.

Miss Dom does the 'Pop In'  mid-show joining Blind  Mango & Sassy & Hosts the Vinyl Fair Guide. Plus does a spot of 'What's in Miss Dom's (Vinyl) Bag?' as she plays the B-Side of @thecirclingsun 7-inch Vinyl "Muzi' single titled 'Flora & Fauna.' Dom also pulls out a 'Mahavishnu Orchestra & John McLaughlin' track on 7-inch vinyl —  which sparks some convo. - Blind Mango returns by pulling out a 'super-dope' 7-inch outta his bag by local player Michal Martyniuk titled '3202.

A  record number of texts come through in the studio, including some from listeners in the U.S.A., & Asia. Great vibes, all-round, & generally a rad time had by all.

Til next time Stay Jazzed Folks!

Cheers to our Sponsors, San Ray at 118 Ponsonby Road.
 

Frances Chan features the sophomore album by The Circling Sun, plus lots more Kiwi jazzers, krautrock-inspired jazz and jazz poetry. 

Setlist:
The Circling Sun – Teeth
Kenny Sterling – Love’s Mirage
Mark de Clive-Lowe – El Dia Perfecto (Restless Soul remix)
Crystal Chen – Love Letter
Emma -Jean Thackray – Black Hole ft Reggie Watts
The Circling Sun – Evenin
John Dwyer – Gong Splat
Bent Arcana – The Gate
Can – One More Night
Burnt Friedman, Jaki Liebezeit, David Sylvian – The Librarian
The Circling Sun – Amina
Aight – Yeah Garn ThenPlunky & Oneness of Juju – Children of the Drum

Jack Kerouac with Ste
e Allen – Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker & Stan Getz – Samba De Uma Nota So
Carnivorous Plant Society – On and On
The Circling Sun – Mizu
Grover Washington Jr – Knucklehead