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For Bob Boss
2024/02/25
This episode is dedicated to Bob Boss; a fine guitarist, teacher and friend.
Episode Feb 17, 2024
2024/02/18
This episode begins with the original version of a great jazz standard, Freedom Jazz Dance by Eddie Harris..
Jazz 2024 Grammy Recap
2024/02/11
This episode is a recap of the Grammys awarded to jazz artists in various categories.
Episode Feb 4 2024
2024/02/04
A variety of music beginning with guitarists Wes Montgomery and Larry Coryell.
Soprano Trane to Electric Miles
2024/01/28
This episode features iconic tracks that changed the direction of jazz music. Trane takes up the soprano, and Miles invents fusion. Lots of great stuff in between.
Episode 21 Jan 2024
2024/01/21
This week’s playlist is mostly based on albums that were posted on Jazztodon.com .
MLK Day and more
2024/01/14
This episode starts with a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as this show will air on MLK Day weekend.
Episode 7 Jan 2024
2024/01/07
We start this show (first of 2024) with a tribute to Les McCann.
Jazzy New Year 2024
2023/12/31
Wishing you all a jazzy Happy New Year as we begin this episode with an aptly titled tune from Joshua Redman.
Holiday with a San Diego Spin
2023/12/23
This holiday episode of In The Groove begins with a few Christmas classics. Then we continue with some of my favorite 2023 releases, including ones from San Diego.
Great Albums 2023 Part 2
2023/12/17
Continuing from last week’s episode, we review some of my favorite releases from 2023.
Great Albums from 2023
2023/12/10
With so much music being released, it is nearly impossible to come up with a ”Best Of” list for 2023.
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manayunk wall
2024/02/22
AEWSOME!!! REAL jazz!
I remember a time when you could flip on the radio and find a jazz station. Usually at one end of the dial. Miss it. And youtube just doesn't scratch ...
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JPS Army
2024/01/27
Exactly what I need
Just enough commentary. The selections are superb. Thank you.
Jasonr30
2023/07/18
Love the show
Freedom of speech, whether it comes from an instrument in the form of musical expression, or from someone who adds history and commentary to a podcast...
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mJw511
2023/03/16
Perfect
This podcast is exactly what I need. Jazz head to jazz head, thank you Ken!
coicoy1
2023/03/23
Solid music, annoying politics
The show has enough good music that it generally outweighs, but the host is a bit on the nose with his virtue signaling and little comments which detr...
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Jdibhe
2022/10/18
Good mood
Sometimes you just need some jazz to put you in a good mood.
Yolo Tango
2022/07/23
Excellent
I like the uniquely themed episodes and educational listening. As a musician, it’s all ear candy
Todd Fidler
2022/01/19
Perfect
I started listening to this pod in college to help me focus on studying. Years later, I use it to focus at work. So glad I rediscovered it. Love the j...
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Kilkenny Kid
2022/02/21
Great Music, Too Political
To me good music is my escape from the world. I do not appreciate the hosts occasional dive into politics I do not care what Obama or any politician h...
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Kiara Denae
2021/07/27
Jazz Music at it's Finest
I'm so happy I found this podcast. I love jazz music. Ken Laster is the best! I get to enjoy my love for jazz on the go! If you love jazz music, this ...