Jazzism (a katzpheno mix)

Jazzism Vol. 23.2

Katzpheno — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:49:15 GMT

Merge Left. Change lanes, swerve, adjust, slow down, right lane closed ahead....merge left. Everyday we see signs of change, construction, destruction. One more gray hair. Another year celebrated or dreaded. Change is the most natural thing in life, however many of us have a distinctly un-natural response to change. We freak out! Panic, avoid, delay, fight against...when perhaps it is best to observe and accept. Not all change is bad. True some changes in life are more complex and difficult then others, but the level of our acceptance will determine our ability to rise to the challenges and difficulties of the change. Jazz music is constantly changing, because part of the creative process is discovery. When an artist ceases to discover new styles and techniques then that artist ceases to grow. Improvisation is at the heart of jazz creation...and improvisation invites change. A major shift occured in jazz music during the late 1960 and continues to this day...the change was dubbed "Fusion" and on this episode of Jazzism, we feature some music of that period (1975-76). Artist like Gil Scott-Heron, Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, Chick Corea and the group Weather Report - as well as our usual mix of great jazz performances. So embrace this change and merge left into the Fusion lane and I promise smooth driving all along the way. Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Pharoah Sanders - "Tomoki" (1996) Gil Scott - Heron & Brian Jackson - "Summer of '42" (1976) Weather Report - "Herandu" (1976) Chick Corea - "Spanish Fantasy part 2 (1976) Dianne Reeves - "Detour Ahead" (1994) Ellis Marsalis - "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise" (1998) Greg Osby - "Shaw Nuff" (2003) Roy Hargrove - "The Thang" (1992) Ronny Jordan - "5/8 In The Flow" (2000) Roy Ayers - "Mystic Voyage" (1975)

Jazzism Vol. 22.2

Katzpheno — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:41:23 GMT

Sweetness!! I got a sweet tooth! Candy won't do! Ice Cream is OK...chocolate is divine...but this sweet tooth I got can only be satisfied by one thing. I got a sweet tooth for JAZZ! So if you are like me make an appointment now for the dentist 'cause this Jazzism episode gonna give you a cavity...fo' sho'!! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix ps Happy Halloween candy lovers!! featuring: Joshua Redman - Belonging (2000) Ahmad Jamal - Rossiter Road (1986) Dion Parsons and Ron Blake - Silhouette (1998) Abdullah Ibrahim - "Don't Blame Me" (1983) Regina Carter - "Up South" (2000) Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - "Sweet N Sour" (1962) Enrico Rava & Stefano Bollani - "Sweet Light" (2007) Cannonball Adderley - "Nancy" (1961) Ray Brown Trio featuring Terence Blanchard - "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" (2000) Joe Williams & Marlena Shaw - "Baby, You Got What It Takes" (1989) James Carter - "Rapid Shave" (2008)

Jazzism Vol. 21.2

Katzpheno — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:01:30 GMT

Community Jazz com⋅mu⋅ni⋅ty /kəˈmyunɪti/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [kuh-myoo-ni-tee] –noun, plural -ties. 1. a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage. 2. a locality inhabited by such a group. 3. a social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests and perceived or perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists (usually prec. by the): the business community; the community of scholars. 4. a group of associated nations sharing common interests or a common heritage: the community of Western Europe. 5. Ecclesiastical. a group of men or women leading a common life according to a rule. 6. Ecology. an assemblage of interacting populations occupying a given area. 7. joint possession, enjoyment, liability, etc.: community of property. 8. similar character; agreement; identity: community of interests. 9. the community, the public; society: the needs of the community. I have said before and I will say it again...Jazz is a community. The community must support one another. For those of you who have donated in the past "thank you". For those about to donate for the first time..."thank you" as well. For those of you who have never donated and probably never will...for whatever reason..."thank you". As a community all parts make up the whole and it is my pleasure to continue to bless all ears that hear, listen and feel - with my small donation to this culture of music and people I LOVE! "Keep Jazz In Your Life, Not Strife And Everything Will Be All Right"!! To Donate Please Click On The PayPal button on this webpage...Thanks! Sincerely, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Kenny Garrett - "3rd Quadrant" (1999) Ray Brown Trio featuring Jon Faddis - "Original Jones" (2000) Cassandra Wilson - "Throw It Away" (2003) Wynton Marsalis - "Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year" (1998) Charles Lloyd - "Georgia" (2000) New York Voices - "Giant Steps" (1994) Nicholas Payton - "Triptych" (2008) Steve Coleman & Five Elements - "Drop Kick" (1992) Wayne Shorter - "Midnight In Carlotta's Hair" (1994) Rebecca Martin - "The Space In A Song To Think" (2008)

Jazzism Vol. 20.2

Katzpheno — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:49:38 GMT

Seeking. We all are seeking something. Sometimes desperately, (as in a way to seek Susan). I have been seeking spiritual oneness and have at times felt myself near, only to find myself once again...like that song by the musical group War, once again..."Slipping into Darkness". At times like that I am reminded of the tale of a silly old man who lost his key. Late one night an old man somehow, someway had lost his house key. As he was crawling around on his hands and knees outside under a lamppost desperately seeking the key, a couple of young students passed by..."What is it you are seeking old man", they asked. The old man explained he had lost the key to his house. Immediately the students got down on the ground to help him look, but after a long search - finding nothing, one student asked the old man..."where" had he last seen the key. "In the house" he replied. "Then why are you looking around out here?" The old man looked up and said, "Because the light is better here". Many students of Buddhism are familiar with this story....and many different meanings have been derived from it's telling. Some say the old man is like many of us - out in the world, searching for something that can only be found within. They say the "key" represents happiness. Some say that the story is a metaphor, a reminder that the "key" in life is to remain in the light (the lamppost) and to stay out of the darkness (the house). I say it is a story about discovery. The story tells me that whatever you think you have lost(the key), wherever you find yourself, inside where it is warm (the house)or outside in the cold (the lamppost), whether you are at the beginning of life's journey (the students) or nearing the end (the old man)....keep looking - that is the key. To simply seek....and no doubt you shall find. Keep looking, keep loving and most of all keep listening! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Chucho Valdes - "Ponce la Clave" (1999) David Sanchez - "Capuito de Alheli" (1998) Lizz Wright - "Walk with me Lord" (2003) Steve Khan - "Out of this World" (1991) Dave Holland Quintet - "A Seeking Spirit" (1999) Roy Hargrove - "Pinocchio" (1992) Ravi Coltrane - "Coincide" (2005)

Jazzism Vol. 19.2

Katzpheno — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:08:35 GMT

For The Jazz Lover In You. This one is for those about to step into the Jazz zone. It seems like awhile since my last show so, I know you must be in need. I hope this one truly satisfies that deep craving ache you feel, sending you into bliss filled happiness. Jazz can do that...just listen with an open heart. Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Terence Blanchard - "Wandering Wanderer" (2005) Ron Blake Quartet - "Tom Blake" (2000) Jacky Terrasson - "59" (2003) Sonny Rollins - "Caress" (1980) Carmen McRae - "A Song For You" (1998) Cyrus Chestnut - "Baby Girl's Strut" (2006) Greg Osby - "Bernie's Tune" (2003) Eric Reed - "Black, as in Buhaina" (1996) Rahsaan Roland Kirk - "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" (1962) Deborah Cox - "What A Difference A Day Made" (2007)

Jazzism Vol. 18.2

Katzpheno — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:42:38 GMT

Weave Your Spell! Ever felt caught up...under a spell...trapped by a well spun web. The spider's web is an intricate device, a miracle of nature. Spiders produce silken thread using several paired spinneret glands located at the tip of their abdomen. Each gland produces a thread for a special purpose – for example a trailed safety line, sticky silk for trapping prey or fine silk for wrapping it. Webs allow a spider to catch prey without having to expend energy by running it down. Thus it is an efficient method of gathering food. "Let the food come to me". However, constructing the web drains the spider of energy due to the large amount of protein required to create the silk. "Too tired to hunt". What is even more complex is, after a time the silk will lose its stickiness and then becomes unable to do the job for which it was intended. "Yikes!" So, what does a spider do to with a trap that is not trapping... they eat it to recoup some of the energy used in spinning. Spider's recycle.... who knew? Spider's work hard to weave a web in hopes to get what they need to survive and if after a time the plan is not working...they eat it - recoup their energy from it and start over again...weaving a new web. Somewhere in there is a lesson for us all...do what you do - give it all you got - wait for the good to arrive, and if it fails to show in due time...just eat it - and start anew! This episode of Jazzism lays a weave of good music for your soul to get trapped by...and if you don't get caught up in it...no worries I will weave a new episode for you next week! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: The Roots (featuring: Cassandra Wilson) - "One Shine" (1996) Steve Coleman & Five Elements - "Simbius Web" (1992) Nicholas Payton - "Paraphernalia" (1998) Wallace Roney - "71+" (1994) Bobby McFerrin - "Ziggurat" (2002) Gromko. - "What Is This Thing Called Love?" (2007) Herbie Hancock - "When Can I See You Again" (1995) Pat Metheny, Dave Holland & Roy Haynes - "Three Flights Up" (1989) Miles Davis - "Splash" (1968)

Jazzism Vol. 17.2

Katzpheno — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:42:27 GMT

Texas 2 Step New Orleans is considered the birthplace of Jazz, New York it's mecca "The Big Apple". Texas is known for steers and..."Jazz"? Ever heard of a Texas Tenor...used to describe the big, full sound produced by Tenor sax man and Houstonian Illinois Jacquet. The story goes that Lionel Hampton encouraged young Illinois to switch from Alto to Tenor in the 1940's and made the young man a star by casting him as the featured soloist on Hampton's hit "Flying Home". The list of "Texas Tenors" boast names like David "Fathead" Newman, Booker Ervin, King Curtis and others. So you see Tejas does do Jazz. On this volume of Jazzism we feature two stalwarts of the Lonestar State that have done the Jazz world proud...The Crusaders (Houston, TX) and Roy Hargrove (Dallas, TX). We also showcase Joshua Redman, Stanley Jordan, Ravi Coltrane, James Carter and much, much more. Oh by the way none of those other cats are from Texas...just in case you were wondering. Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Dianne Reeves - "Smile" (1994) Joshua Redman - "Hide and Seek" (1996) Wayne Shorter - "Twelve More Bars To Go" (1964) Steve Khan - "Played Twice" (1991) Take 6, Brian McKnight & Rachelle Ferrell - "Moody's Mood For Love" (1994) The Crusaders - "Young Rabbits 71-72" (1971) Roy Hargrove - "The Thang" (1992) Stanley Jordan - "Song For My Father" (2008) James Carter - "Sussa Nita" (2008) Ravi Coltrane - "Away" (2005)