Jazzism (a katzpheno mix)

The Good Life

"The good life, full of fun...

seems to be the idea. Yes, the good life let's you hide all the sadness you feel, you won't really fall in love, (you can't take the chance)...

don't try to fake romance, it's the good life to be free and explore the unknown...

like the heartaches, when you learn you must face them alone...

remember I warned you, and in case you wonder why...

wake up and kiss the good life goodbye".

Another installment of the best that the world has to offer in Jazz music!

Enjoy,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

The Roy Hargrove Quintet - "The Stinger" (2008)
Ravi Coltrane - "One Wheeler Will" (2007)
Bobby Hutcherson - "Ode to Angela" (2007)
Betty Carter featuring Don Braden - "The Good Life" (1988)
David Sanchez & Miguel Zenon - "Joyful" (2001)
Geri Allen - "Mount & Mountains" (2004)
Jacky Terrasson - "Nardis" (2003)
Terence Blanchard - "Choices" (2009)
Jackie McLean - "Blue Rondo" (1963)

Contemporary Focus

Perception is key.

What you focus on most defines your reality. Is the glass half FULL....or half EMPTY? Positive or negative, it's your choice.

I strive to remain positive...not easy, what with the world's troubles on my TV and sometimes right outside my door, it is easy to become cynical, jaded and faded. The world is in an uproar, everyone screaming more, more more! Perhaps with a slight shift in perception we can understand that sometimes...less is more. Less worry, less anger, less strife. By now you should know my remedy for less strife...more Jazz! The rest is up to you.

Focus on peace and peace will increase.

Enjoy the mix,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Kenny Garrett & Pharoah Sanders - "Beyond The Wall" (2006)
McCoy Tyner - "Contemporary Focus" (1963)
Greg Osby - "Mob Job" (2005)
Christian McBride - "Aja" (2000)
Al Jarreau - "Blue In Green" (1992)
Ron Blake Quartet - "All I Ask of You" (2000)
Michael Brecker & Pat Metheny - "Song for Bilbao" (1996)
Kevin Mahogany - "Another Time, Another Place" (1997)
Ahmad Jamal - "Arabesque" (2008)

Sister Moon

Sister Moon reflects the light of the one who loves her....giving off a glow all her own.

Just as my dedication to bringing listeners the best Jazz music on the planet reflects the light of the love the listeners give to Jazzism (a katzpheno mix).

Again, I must apologize for the delay between programs, however know this - Jazzism will continue, and as it grows, it will show just how much we as a nation need this music and how much this music needs us.

Jazz Freaks Unite!!

April is Jazz Appreciation Month so let your Jazz Light Shine...one time!

Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Joshua Redman - "Stoic Revolutions" (2000)
Nicholas Payton - "Paraphernelia" (1998)
Robert Glasper Trio - "59 South" (2009)
Herbie Hancock & Sting - "Sister Moon" (2005)
Branford Marsalis - "Mr. Steepee" (1990)
Maurice Brown - "Fly By Night" (2010)
Chris Botti - "When I Fall In Love" (2004)
Donald Harrison - "Eighty One" (1996)
Me'Shell N'Degeocello - "Criterion" (2002)

Transformation

Happy Easter to all believers....he has risen. The ultimate transformation.

Expand your Jazz Like Mind One Time!

Enjoy,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Stefon Harris & Blackout - "The Afterthought" (2009)
Gary Burton - "Straight Up & Down" (1998)
Terri Lyne Carrington & Nona Hendryx - "Transformation" (2011)
Brendan McMurphy & Rachel Bade - "Somewhere, Someplace" (2009)
Straight Ahead - "Daddy's Song" (1995)
Luciana Souza - "Backfile" (2000)
Enrico Rava Quartet - "The Fearless Five" (1978)
Dave Holland Sextet - "Fast Track" (2008)
Dave Douglas - "The View From Blue Mountain" (2009)

Coast to Coast!

We are groovin' all around the world and back again.

From Brooklyn to Bangkok, Jazzism is on a Jazz lovin' mission, non-stop.

The reason, you ask... to show everybody the world still has class and to prove without a shadow of a doubt that if you look hard enough and long enough you can find the Jazz in life and reduce your strife. Or to paraphrase the good doctor (Seuss)..."From there to here, from here to there", Jazzy things are everywhere!"

So whether you are One Fish, Two Fish, a Red Fish or a Blue Fish this weeks episode is sure to be your favorite dish.

Enjoy!

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Tia Fuller - "Decisive Steps" (2010)
Terence Blanchard & Branford Marsalis - "Joe & O" (2000)
David Sanchez & Lage Lund - "Coast to Coast" (2008)
Charles Fambrough - "Sand Jewels" (1991)
The Roy Hargrove Quintet - "I'm Not So Sure" (2008)
Kenny Garrett - "G.T.D.S." (1999)
Jacky Terrasson & Cassandra Wilson - "Tea for Two" (1997)
Freddie Hubbard - "Misty" (1983)

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)

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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