Jazzism (a katzpheno mix)

A Ballad For Joe Louis

Joe Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981)

Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949 considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Joe Louis a.k.a. "Killer Joe" (or as "The Brown Bomber" to some) was also part of what is now dubbed The Greatest Generation. An ambassador of goodwill during World War II he gave millions of African Americans a reason to cheer and gave opponents in the ring a lot to fear.

I am dedicating this episode of Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) to my Dad's favorite fighter the one and only Joe Louis.

"Knock 'em out the box Joe"!

- Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Allen Toussaint - "Bright Mississippi" (2009)
Regina Carter & Russell Malone - "Up South" (2000)
Kurt Elling & Bob Mintzer - "Samurai Cowboy" (2011)
Joshua Redman Quartet - "Obsession" (1994)
Geri Allen - "In Appreciation - A Celebration Song" (2004)
Christian Scott - "The Eraser" (2010)
The Crusaders - "A Ballad For Joe Louis" (1974)
Nicholas Payton - "People Make The World Go Round" (1998)
Ravi Coltrane - "Coincide" (2005)
Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden - "Don't Ever Leave Me" (2010)

Tempo de Amor

Love has a rhythm....Anita baker told me so and I believe her, for I have experienced love's rhythm.

Tempo de Amor is the perfect timing of two hearts becoming as one. It doesn't happen often , but when it does it is very special. Yet, sadly two hearts that once were so in sync, can be easily thrown out of their orbit and will soon come crashing down to the ground.

But, if after the crash - you take the time to rediscover your own unique rhythm and live to it, honor and cherish it, one day (and usually unexpectedly) you will encounter a new rhythm complimentary to your own to share the dance of love with, all over again.

The first Jazzism podcast of 2012 is full of Latino rhythms to get you back in the groove.

Enjoy,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Stefon Harris, David Sanchez & Christian Scott - "Nengueleru" (2011)
Michael Brecker - "El Nino" (1998)
Michel Camilo - "The Sidewinder" (2011)
Herbie Hancock featuring CeU - "Tempo de Amor" (2010)
Michel Petrucciani - "Brazilian Suite" (1987)
Freddy Cole - "I'm Not Alone" (2000)
Kenny Kirkland - "Criss Cross" (1991)
Pete Escovedo - "E Street Mambo" (2000)
Afro Cuban All Stars - "Disinto, Diferente" (1999)
James Carter - "Sussa Nita" (2008)

Happy People!

Get happy people!

A new year is dawning!

Time to be grateful for the joy, love and countless blessing we received in 2011 and make room for more in 2012!

I also want to thank my many listeners for your continuous love and support and for making Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) one of the top Jazz programs on the Podomatic Network!!

Much more is coming your way next year...so have no fear, Jazzism ain't goin' anywhere (but to the top)!

Keep Jazz In Your Life, Not Strife and Everything Will Be Alright!

Peace and Love,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Terence Blanchard - "Azania" (2003)
Kenny Garrett featuring: Jean Norris - "Happy People" (2002)
Chick Corea - "Bud Powell" (1997)
Benny Golson - "Airegin" (2009)
Ray Brown Trio featuring: Jon Faddis - "Bag's Groove" (2000)
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - "Alluswe" (1975)
Arthur Blythe - "As of Yet" (1980)
Wynton Marsalis Quartet - "Delfayo's Dilemma" (1987)
Wayne Shorter - "Deluge" (1964)

Arriving Soon

Christmas time is near.

How you doing? Feeling cheerful or stressed? Joyful or depressed?

Two simple remedies for any possible Christmas blahs.

1. Do what you can to put the "Christ" into your Christmas.

2. "Keep Jazz in your life, not strife... and everything will be alright!"

Enjoy this weeks mix, it is all you could wish for and more!

Peace and goodwill toward all mankind,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Russell Gunn - "74 Miles Away" (1999)
Stefon Harris & Blackout - "Gone" (2009)
Tyrone Jackson - "African Inspiration" (2009)
Primordial Jazz Funktet - "Summertime" (2009)
Roy Hargrove - "Alter Ego" (1992)
Jeff "Tain" Watts - "Sigmund Groid" (1999)
Nat Adderley - "Arriving Soon" (1960)
Pat Metheny - "Let's Move" (2008)
Medeski, Martin & Wood - "Riffin' Ed" (2009)

The Elegant Ladies of Jazz

Harken back to the Hey Day of the Jazz Age.... when Swingin' and Singin' were the rage.

On this episode of Jazzism we turn a page in time and delight you with a musical celebration of days gone by. The days when hip gentlemen and their elegant ladies stepped out on the town, dressed in their finest clothes to be entertained by the best that the world of music had to offer...names like Ella, Billie and the one known as "Sassy"!

So sit back and relax 'cause I know you gonna love this "throw back" mix... with no tricks!

Enjoy,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Diana Ross - "Love Is Here To Stay" (1972)
Jon Hendricks Vocalstra - ""Jumpin' At The Woodside" (1990)
Marlena Shaw & Joe Williams - "Baby, You Got What It Takes" (1989)
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - "Home Cookin'" (1960)
Carmen McRae - "I Didn't Know What Time it Was" (1998)
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - "Autumn In New York" (1957)
Dinah Washington - "Easy Livin'" (1955)
Abbey Lincoln - "Come Sunday" (1959)
Dionne Warwick - "What The World Needs Now" (1967)
Betty Carter - "All I Got" (1988)
Billie Holiday - "Lover, Come Back To Me" (1952)
Sarah Vaughan - "Prelude To A Kiss" (1979)
Brenda House-Barrett - "Beautiful Black Woman"
Dianne Reeves - "Better Days" (1990)

Let Your Light Shine!

Out of the darkness...must come the light!

You are the light of the world!

Let the inside influence the outside and keep a positive demeanor, so that others may see the beauty that is in you and in them as well.

Enjoy this weeks mix!

Peace,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Maurice Brown - "Time Tick Tock" (2010)
Marcus Miller - "Red Baron" (2001)
Kurt Elling - "The More I Have You" (2003)
Geri Allen - "Bed-Stuy" (1992)
Greg Osby - "Miss Demeena" (1996)
Fred Hersch Trio - "You're My Everything" (2010)
Jaleel Shaw - "Flight" (2008)
Nicholas Payton - "Blue" (2008)
Branford Marsalis - "Just One Of Those Things" (1987)
Ahmad Jamal - "Dynamo" (2008)
Ron Blake & Michael Cain - "Teddy" (2008)

Seasons Change

"Love is the only flower that blossoms without the aid of the seasons".

- Kahil Gibran

So even though reasons change and seasons change...Love remains.

Enjoy this lovely Jazz mix!

Ain't nuthin' changed,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Kenny Garrett - "3rd Quadrant" (1999)
Cyrus Chestnut w/ Joe Lovano & James Carter - "Sharp" (1998)
Christian McBride & Ron Blake - "Aja" (2000)
Gromko. - "What Is This Thing Called Love" (2007)
Joshua Redman - "Un Peu Fou" (2009)
Kenny Burrell - "Tin Tin Deo" (2010)
David Sanchez & Miguel Zenon - "Prince of Darkness" (2001)
Nicholas Payton & Tim Warfield - "Sun Goddess" (1999)

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Thanks for listening and as always...

"Keep Jazz in your life, not strife - and everything will be alright!"

Brian Phoenix
katzpheno@gmail.com