Palm Coast Jazz

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Lots of new jazz and one retro Florida jazz cut, a set selected to give a relaxing start to the New Year!Hosts: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison ParisSupport this show at patreon.com/palmcoastjazzListen to Kenny's radio show every Tuesday on iHeart 3-7pm eastern.1. Greg Diaz & the Art of Imagination Orchestra - "Circadia"2. Lauren Henderson - "Something Bigger"3. La Lucha - "Around Here"4. Magela Herrera - "Principios"5. Dave Rudolph - "Whimsy"6. Katalenic - Kwek Band - "Dream Dance"All tracks copyright of their respective owners.This podcast copyright 2019 Seven Octaves. All rights reserved.

Five new cuts from some of the most talented jazz composers in Florida! From straight ahead to modern fusion with stops at the Balkans and the Caribbean! It's all capped off by a stellar live performance from Deland featuring the great Danny Jordan (Maynard Ferguson, Natalie Cole, Arturo Sandoval).  Support the making of future episodes and get special perks including mp3s and bonus episodes at patreon.com/palmcoastjazz! Hosts: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison Paris 1. Errol Rackipov Group - "The Dream of the Little Gypsy"from the album "Distant Dreams"    2. Lynne Arriale Trio - "Finding Home"from the album "Give Us These Days" 3. Lauren Henderson - "Ámame"from the e.p. "Riptide"    4. La Lucha - "The Burg"from the album "Pa'Lante"   5. The What ? Thing - "Hot Tea"from the album Live @    All music copyright of the artists, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2019 Kenny MacKenzie, all rights reserved.

Our first episode of the re-launch of Palm Coast Jazz features 5 Floridian jazz artists from Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville & Parkland! Brazilian, Fusion, Funk and more!   Hosts: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison Paris 1. Tom McCormick - "South Beat"from the album South Beat.Visit Tom's website   2. Jeff Rupert with Veronica Swift - "Let's Sail Away"from the album Let's Sail Away.Visit Jeff's Facebook   3. Robotman - "The Chase"from the album Robotman.Visit Robotman's website   4. The Mica Bethea Big Band - "Frahm Out of Nowhere"from the album Stage 'n Sound.Visit Mica's website   5. Perry Joslin - "Rain"from the album Dreams of Reality.Visit Perry's website Consider becoming a subscriber to Palm Coast Jazz at Patreon!   Produced by Kenny MacKenzie in Palm Coast, FL.Copyright 2019 Kenny MacKenzie.

An interview with legendary organist and lyricist Doug Carn, famous for recordings on the Black Jazz label like "Infant Eyes" and "Revelation", as well as his recent live release "My Spirit". Doug is appearing Sunday Jan 15th in Daytona at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, so he stopped by for a chat. We got pretty in depth, particularly about his early career. The man has quite a mind, and is fascinating to listen to. For info on the concert click here.Jazz Greats airs every Tuesday on WFCF from 3-7 eastern (with a break at 5). You can tune in via iHeart by clicking here. Thanks for stopping by! - DJ Kendo (Kenny MacKenzie) 

Here is mini episode number 5 for the summer of 2016 - wonderful moods and performances - invigorating postbop piano trio from Carey Frank, hot modern latin jazz from bassist Gabriel Vivas (with Sammy Figueroa) and brilliant but relaxing harp quintet with Scott Marischen. Enjoy!!  Host: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison Paris   Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA OnlyKenny's DJ Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Hot Chick" - Carey Frank (LA, formerly So Florida)    website Carey Frank - pianoSezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu - bassJamey Tate - drumsfrom the album "Keep Smiling".Purchase at Amazon!3. "Santa Ines" - Gabriel Vivas (NYC, Formerly Miami, FL)     website Gabriel Vivas - bass; Silvano Monasterios - piano, Sammy Figueroa - percussion, Roberto Quintero -

The fourth episode for the summer of 2016 features three virtuoso musicians including sa jazz fusion legend and a Grammy award winning recording artist. Three very different sounding cuts: uptempo hardbop (Ed Calle), light-hearted piano/flute duo (Skip Wilkins/Jill Allen Wofsey) and solo acoustic guitar (Larry Coryell). Enjoy!  Host: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison Paris   Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA OnlyKenny's DJ Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "360" - Ed Calle (Miami, FL)    website Ed Calle - tenor saxKemuel Roig - pianoJosh Allen - bassLee Levin - drumsfrom the album "360".Purchase at Amazon!3. "Two Much Fun" - Skip Wilkins/Jill Allen (Alford, FL)     website Skip Wilkens - pianoJill Wofsey - flute  from the album "Two Much Fun". Purch

Our third mini-episode for this summer features three modern sounding selections from three first-call musicians in Orlando and Tampa: Gerald Stockton (fusion), Michael Ross (post bop) and LaRue NickelsonHost: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison Paris   Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA OnlyKenny's DJ Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Haberdashery" - Gerald Stockton (Orlando)  website Gerald Stockton - bass, synth solo, organ, electric pianoRon Jones - tenor saxMichael Waldrop - drumsfrom the album "My Gentle Breeze".Purchase cd at Amazon!3. "Life of Riley" - Michael Ross (Orlando, FL)       website Danny Jordan - tenor saxWilliam Evans - pianoLaRue Nickelson - guitarMichael Ross - bassWalt Hubbard - drums  from the album "Ginger". Purchase at Amazon!4. An

Our second mini-episodes for the summer of 2016 with three wonderful moods: This episode features guitarist Herb Silverstein (Post-bop), UCF Jazz Workshop (fusion-post bop) and legendary bassist Jeff Berlin (fusion pop). Enjoy!!Host: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison Paris   Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA OnlyKenny's DJ Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Roaringfork" - Herb Silverstein    website Herb Silverstein - pianoJeff Rupert - saxLaRue Nickelson - guitarMichael Ross - bassMarty Morell - drumsfrom the album "Younger Next Year".Purchase at Amazon!3. "Names Javan" - UCF Jazz Ensemble (Orlando, FL)       website James Navan - pianoAbe Alam - guitarMichael Humpherys - bassMason Fox - drums, composer Jeff Rupert - director  from the album "T

New mini-episodes for the summer of 2016! This episode features guitarist Phill Fest (Brazilian jazz), Acme Jazz Garage (funk jazz) and vibraphonist Christian Tamburr (straight-ahead jazz). Enjoy!!Host: Kenny MacKenzie & Allison Paris   Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA OnlyKenny's DJ Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "That's What She Said" - Phill Fest (West Palm Beach)     website Phill Fest - guitar; Robert Prester - piano; Jonathan Sigel - trumpet; Russ Howard - bass; Carlomagno Araya - drumsfrom the album "That's What She Said"Purchase at Amazon!3. "Mr. G.P." - Acme Jazz Garage (Tampa, FL)      websiteBryan Lewis - keyboards; Matt Swenson - guitars;Phillip Booth - bass; Tim Diehl - drums:Rick Runion - tenor sax; Ron Wilder - trumpet;Austin Vickrey - ba

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!Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA Only "Kendo's Jazz Sampler" on KSCR Radio in Los Angeles on Wednesdays at 2pm eastern. Tune in here!Kenny's DJ Twitter1. 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 - drumsfrom the album "Pictures from a Train Window"Purchase at iTunes or Amazon!3. "No Denying" - Lisa Casalino (Formerly Tampa, FL)      websiteLisa Casalino - vocals; Kenny

Getting the year started just right with hot jazz from all over the Sunshine State including a cut from the Jazz Conceptions Orchestra. Plenty of guitar this episode including Rich Walker (Orlando), Dan Heck (Naples), LaRue Nickelson (Tampa) is featured on a Herb Silverstein cut, George Grosman (Orlando) as well as killer saxophone performances from Mark Johnson (Daytona), Jeff Rupert (Orlando) and Rex Wertz. All that and a jazz n bass treat from Erik Jackson!Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA Only "Kendo's Jazz Sampler" on WNHU New Haven Mondays at 6am EST. Listen via WNHU website!Have a peek at Kendo's Top 55 Jazz Tracks for 2014.Kenny's Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Somerset's Mom" - Rich Walker (Orlando, FL)     website Rich Walker - guitar, Rex Wertz - tenor sax,Tom Parmeter - trumpet, Richard Drexler - piano,Carlos Fernan

First show since May is a hot one with most selections coming from South Florida. Miami Saxophone Quartet, Lynne Arriale, South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Ron Miller & much more! Improved sound quality and beefier cuts for your enjoyment - thanks for listening!   Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny also hosts: "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST Listen on iHeart! USA Only "Kendo's Jazz Sampler" on WNHU New Haven Mondays at 6am EST. Listen via WNHU website!Have a peek at Kendo's Top 55 Jazz Tracks for 2014.Kenny's Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Alligator Alley" - Scott Marischen (Palm Beach, FL)     website Scott Marischen- harp, Flute - Ed Maina, Viola - Debbie Spring, Bass - Jose Garcia, Percussion - Tony Verdejofrom the album "Alligator Alley"Purchase at CD Baby or iTunes!3. "Don't Look Back" - Miami Saxophone Quartet (Miami, FL)      websiteGary Keller, Gary Lindsa

Hands down one of our best shows with hot jazz from Miami, Orlando, Clearwater & Tallahassee. Featured artists include the one and only Jeff Berlin (with Toots Thielemans), Zach Bartholomew Trio, Rich Walker (with Ira Sullivan), Martin Bejerano (!!), Jeff Rupert (with Kenny Drew Jr.) and Tim Riddle. Wow! The selections are moving, swinging and memorable. Don't miss this one! Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny hosts "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST. Listen on iHeart! (USA Only)Kenny's Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "MPH" - Tim Riddle (Orlando, FL)     websiteTim Riddle - guitar, James D. Pappas - hammond B3Ken Gioffre - tenor sax, Dave Anderson - bassAndrea Valentini - drumsfrom the album "Between the Lines"Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!3. "Toot's Suite" - Jeff Berlin (Clearwater, FL)      websiteJeff Berlin - bassToots Thielemans - harmonicaRichard Drexler -

Lots of new music came in the mail for this show! Albums from Herb Silverstein (with Marty Morell on drums), Mark Johnson, a phenomenal horn player in Daytona, and saxophonist David Fernandez's (pictured) latest project - Consortium. All three are straight-ahead postbop, but each very different! Also included, beautiful South American guitar grooves from Michael Petrovich and soothing contemporary from trumpet player Greg Little. Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny hosts "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST. Listen on iHeart!Kenny's Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Cabbage Juice" - Consortium (Miami, FL)     websiteDavid Fernandez - sax, Cisco Dimas - trumpetRodolfo Zuniga - drums, Josh Allen - bassDavid Siegel - pianofrom the album "Consortium"3. "Bella Luna" - Michael Petrovich (Orlando, FL)      websiteMichael Petrovich - guitars, charangoDoug Matthews - bass, Matt Duncan -

Our first episode for 2014! Hot new tracks from luminaries of Florida jazz; including a movement from "River Runs" - Chuck Owen's Grammy-nominated Jazz Concerto for guitar and sax, a sizzling uptempo cut from Randy Johnston, authentic Bossa Nova, superb post-bop from Oleg Kireyev & Keith Javors with Boris Kaslov and E.J. Strickland & much more! Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny's hosts"Jazz Greats" on WFCF every Tuesday 3-7pm EST. Listen on iHeart!Kenny's Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Garden State" - Randy Johnston (Stuart, FL)     websiteRandy Johnston - electric guitarPat Bianchi - Hammond organCarmen Intorre, Jr. - drumsfrom the album "People Music" courtesy of Random Act Records.Purchase at CD Baby or iTunes! 3. "Blues for Django" - The Cook Trio (Orlando, FL)      websiteJason Cook - melody guitarKyle Jones - double bassIan Cook - rhythm guitarfrom the album "Uproar". Purchase at A

Getting our 3rd season started with a bang! This episode features performances by the likes of Phil Woods, Ed Calle, Larry Coryell and Kenny Drew Jr. on new and older recordings from Florida's finest jazz musicians. Latin, Funk, Gypsy Jazz, Contemporary Big Band & more! Pictured: George Grosman (photo by Greg King) Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny's hosts"Jazz Greats" on WFCF every Tuesday 3-7pm EST. Listen on iHeart!Kenny's Twitter1. 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 HaasAlto Saxes: Gary Keller, Gary Lindsay,Tenor/Baritone saxes: Ed Calle, Ken Mattis, Mike BrignolaTrombones: Dante Luciani, John Kricker, Joanna SabaterBass trombone: Jennifer WhartonPiano: Martin BejeranoDrums: John YarlingTimbales: Raymer Olalde; Congas: Roberto Quinterofrom the album "Trumpet Summit".Purch

We're wrapping up our 2nd season with compelling improvisation, spectacular technical prowess and breathtaking melodies - all hallmarks of the extra-fine jazz music being created by folks here in Florida! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  come say hi on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-7pm EST. You can listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "My Brother" - Gabriel Vivas (Miami, FL)     websiteGabriel Vivas - electric bass, Lee Levin - drumsRafael Solano - percusion, Silvano Monasterios - keyboards,Lee Quintero - electric guitars, Dave Fernandez - tenor, baritone,alto & soprano saxophonesfrom the album "Low Registers".Purchase at Amazon or CD Baby!3. "Contrast" - Per Danielsson (Orlando, FL)      websitePer Danielsson - pianoRichard Drexler - bassMarty Morell - drumsfrom the album "Time Will Tell" courtesy

Summer's here with a vengeance in parts of the US! Great time to duck inside and chill out to some satisfying jazz! This month all of our selections are from the Tampa Bay area, including brand new music from Brazilian group O Som Do Jazz, some high caliber contemporary/smooth jazz and a nice long jazz orchestra piece for you to get lost in! Host: Kenny MacKenzie  come say hi & give us a 'like' on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-7pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Batucada" - O Som Do Jazz (Tampa, FL)     websiteAndreas Moraes Manson - vocals, David Manson - trombone,Austin Vickrey - tenor saxophone, Daved Cubillos - keyboards,Alfraedo Rivero - guitar, Alejandro Arenas - bass,Mark Feinman - drumsfrom the album "A Kiss For Rio".Purchase at CD Baby or iTunes.3. "Jargon" - Tom Stewart (Tampa, FL)      websiteTom Stew

Kenny interviews legendary session musician Russell George. Together they run through much of Russell's career; from early tours with jazz greats like Pee Wee Russell, Kai Winding & Marian McPartland; to his immense oeuvre of session work with folks like Frank Sinatra, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Simon and even James Brown. Russell's had the fullest of lives, and is a fascinating storyteller. While listening, you can click here to visit our podcast and see images of Russell that go with some of the stories.  Very special thanks to the following people:Vocalist Ed Reed for allowing us to use some of Russell's solos on Ed's fabulous album "The Song Is You". Click here to visit Ed's website!Bassist Ray Parker for allowing us to use tracks from his thrilling album "Swingin' Never Hurt Nobody". Click here to visit Ray's website!Frank Capek for introducing Russell & Kenny, and for setting up the jam sessions that provide background music for the show. These jam sessions feature Russell on violin, Kenny