Colors Remind

The final part of this week’s proGram set the reflections ablaze.

Body- Supreme Beings Of Leisure
**pre-recorded conversation with Geri & Ramin of Supreme Beings Of Leisure**
Full Circle- Supreme Beings Of Leisure
Contender- Supreme Beings Of Leisure


Like A Queen- J-Felix Ft. Victoria Port
Heart On Fire- Little Simz
Sideways- Little Simz


Psycho Boogie- Yoyodisco
God Walked Down- The Allergies
Reconcile- The Allergies Ft. Charles Morgan
Treat You Right-The Allergies


Aman Aman- Didon
A Bundle Of Jasmine- Didon
On My Way- Didon

Seen This Day

The middle part of the proGram had eyes for the day.

What Kind Of Fool- Max Kaplan & The Magic
SOL- Object Heavy
Love & Gravity- Object Heavy
Like A Fever- The Asimov Orchestra
You Can Bring It Back- The Asimov Orchestra


Amerikkan Skin- Lakecia Benjamin Ft. Angela Davis
Phoenix- Lakecia Benjamin Ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow
Mercy- Lakecia Benjamin Ft. Dianne Reeves
Running With The Tribe- Phil Ranelin Wendell Harrison Adrian Younge Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Metropolitan Blues- Phil Ranelin Wendell Harrison Adrian Younge Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Black Census- – Phil Ranelin Wendell Harrison Adrian Younge Ali Shaheed Muhammad


Rhythm N Ning- Jesse Davis [live at Smalls Jazz Club]

Swan SUM

The first part of this week’s proGram looked good and is fierce.

You Are My Sunshine- Allie Jean
Surrender To Love- Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams [live at Levons]


Stand Up- Stef Paglia Trio
Blue Eyes- Stef Paglia Trio
The Shoals- Barbara Blue
Tell Mama- Barbara Blue
By My Side- Diane Blue – [Live At The Fallout Shelter]
Maybellene- POWERHOUSE
The Stumble- POWERHOUSE


Bloodletting [The Vampire Song]- Beauty In Chaos

Ninety Nine And A Half- Tony Brown
Family Affair- Tony Brown
Take You Home [To Mother]- Object Heavy

Supreme Beings of Leisure “22”

Yes, it’s been 14 years since their last release, 11i, but Supreme Beings of Leisure is back with a brand new story to take us through toGether. The band—consisting of original members Geri Soriano, Ramin Sakurai, and Rick Torres—had to live life. A whole lot of it. There were marriages, kids, a divorce, the death of parents, a flooded recording studio, the pandemic, even a near-death experience. With their 4th studio album, those experiences have been transformed into music. And so 22 years after their critically-acclaimed, self-titled debut (and two decades since this trio has played together), Supreme Beings of Leisure is back, with an impressive array of guests to boot on ’22’. Stay in the game long enough and you collect enough friends to make a fantastic team effort—which is exactly what22 is. Beyond the core trio, the album features keyboardist Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters), guitarist Marty Friedman (Megadeth), violinist Lili Haydn (Paige/Plant, Funkadelic), drummer Satnam Ramgotra (Hans Zimmer), percussionist Duke Mushroom (Masters at Work, Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan), bassist Adam Dorn (Mocean Worker), pianist Scott Tibbs (Beyonce), and vocalists Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd, David Gilmore), Frank Navin (The Aluminum Group), and Monica Reed (Sting, James Brown, Deep Purple). Longtime SBoL fans will be thrilled to be back inside of the sonic bubble known as ’22’. There’s so much richness and depth, all packaged in the incredible storytelling and songwriting you’ve come to expect.

I had the fortune of catching with with Geri and Ramim ahead of the new album’s official drop. We actually go back a bunch of years as this music, their music, is one that paints my landscapes and allows a personal walk or run or hopscotchin’ thru and so I am so thrilled there’s some new places to visit. We got into the seed to flowers way this record came to become and form, how the pieces fell into place and the process by which they work. The music has lives attached to it, with individual heartbeats of what was and has been happening immersed within. We got into a few of the tracks and their tales, their importance and yes, their grooves. As noted above, what a list of stars from many skies that became a part of these stores – so of course there were moments shared about collaborating, and a fun chat about that time Ramin got Marty Friedman’s autograph [and vice-versa]. Worth the wait is all I can advise and keep ’22’ on repeat as you go through some of these new normal type days. EXCITING.

Making Ghosts Move

The final part of the proGram this week knew the sound penetrates deeper and different.

Un Dia Es Un Dia- Mike LeDonne, Jeremy Pelt & Eric Alexander [Heavy Hitters]
Hub- Mike LeDonne, Jeremy Pelt & Eric Alexander [Heavy Hitters]
Bluesit- Mike LeDonne, Jeremy Pelt & Eric Alexander [Heavy Hitters]


Jasmine Tree- Enrico Pieranunzi/Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana/Michele Corcella
Lu Dull Ice Flower- Richie Goods & Chien Chien
Embrace the Now- Richie Goods & Chien Chien Ft. Big Yuki


Velvet- Tyler Mitchell Octet Ft. Marshall Allen
Care Free- Tyler Mitchell Octet Ft. Marshall Allen
Cosmic Hop- Tyler Mitchell Octet Ft. Marshall Allen
Love In Outer Space- Tyler Mitchell Octet Ft. Marshall Allen

Tree Me Lake Viewer

The middle part of the proGram didn’t have to climb to high for the looksee.

Moonsong- Vacant Church
Dark Moon- Okonski


No Turning Back- The Asimov Soul Orchestra
Looking Out- The Asimov Soul Orchestra
Ogbonge Funk- The Voice Of Lajorun Ft. Josh Hoyer
Rosalie- Tim Carman Trio
Love and Happiness- Tony Brown


Blues for G-C- 3D Jazz Trio
What If- Kenny Barron
Isfahan- Kenny Barron


Groove Samba- John Bailey Ft. George Cables, Victor Lewis & Scott Colley
Various Nefarious- John Bailey Ft. George Cables, Victor Lewis & Scott Colley

Early Or Late

The first part of this week’s proGram knew not when it exactly was.

Rattlesnake Daddy- Jeffrey Scott
Oreo Cookie Blues- Jeffrey Scott


How Did It Go?- Jewel Brown
I Wish I Could Go Running- Harlem Lake (Live at Culemborg Blues, 8/27/2022)
Everybody Has Something To Hide- Teresa James
Taxman- Teresa James


greenarrowradio promo- Mississippi MacDonald
Howlin’ Wolf- Mississippi MacDonald
Heavy State Loving Blues- Mississippi MacDonald
I Asked For Water- Mick Clarke
Caravan- Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams [Live at Levon’s]


Running From Home- Kevin & Scott Robertson
The Garden Of Jane Delawney- Us and Them


Midnight Rendezvous- Ernie Vincent Ft. A.J. Haynes

Gathering

The final part of the proGram put it all together in one spot.

Three Little Birds- Cedella Marley Booker & Taj Mahal
Enter The B- Booom Hornz
Golden Haze- Boom Hornz
Northwind Buleria- Anna Murtola


Treasure Mountain- Richie Good & Chien Chien Lin

Home Is Africa- Gilbert Castellanos
Big P- Gilbert Castellanos
Djemba Kan- Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets
The Sixth Village- Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets
Vicente, The Afro Mestizo- Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets


Glass Moon- Leland Whitty

A Few More Drops

The middle part of the proGram kept it coming on down, right on top of you.

Minnesota Blues A.K.A. BlackJack Blues- Mos Def Ft Keb Mo [live]
No Boom Boom- Chuck D and the Fine Arts Militia [live]

Communication- G Love and Special Sauce
Peace, Love and Happiness- G Love and Special Sauce

Funky Power- Gulo Čar
Al Capone- Mikiho Pupik
Umleitung-Chorchestr
Idemo Dalje- Speed Caravan
Zheng Orient- Saito-San To

Never Say Goodbye- Michael Jackson [Beatnick/K-Salaam Mix]
A B C- The Jackson 5 [Beatnick/K-Salaam Mix]
What’s Goin’ On- Marvin Gaye [Beatnick/K-Salaam Mix]

Drive Wet

The first part of the proGram got itself driven wet.

She’s The One- Ted Silar
The Lat Rose [mix 2]- Ted Silar


Hound Dog- Macy Gray [live]
Midnight Special- John Fogerty [live]
Body In The Lake- The Codetalkers Ft. Col. Bruce Hampton
Wild Honey- Dr. John [live]

Let It Be- Nick Cave
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away- Eddie Vedder
I’m Only Sleeping- The Vines
Don’t Let Me Down- Stereophonics
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds- The Black Crowes

Rock Hard- Alex Chilton [live]
The Sun And The Sea- Barry Adamson
VooDoo Chile [slight return]- Angelique Kidjo/Vernon Reid/Buddy Guy [live]

That Flowing Feeling

Final part of the proGram fell into your ears.

Wild Goose Chase- Basékou Kouyaté Ft. Dirck Westervelt
Sabali- Amadou & Mariam
Na Ye- Gerald Toto, Lokua Kanza & Richard Bona
Kuzobenjani Na?- Vusi Mahlasela

Yetentu Tizaleny- Miriam Makeba
Onukpa Shwarpo- Bakoor Band
Yambo- Salif Keïta
Asmarina (My Asmara)- Feqadu Amde-Mesqel

Hwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena- K. Frimpong & His Cuban Fiestas
Telantena Zare- Alèm-Girma Band
Boogie On- Rob
Defaal Lu Wor (Once In a Lifetime)- Wasis Diop
World Is Africa- Black Uhuru

Sojka ptica- Alice in WonderBand

Beyond The Blue

Middle part of the proGram went passed the blue and into the evverywheres.

Boney Oscar Stomp- Club d’Elf
Now Open Your Eyes- Club d’Elf
King Kong- Club d’Elf

Poco-Mania- Donald Byrd

African Dreams- Seun Kuti & Black Thought
KuKu Kee Me- Seun Kuti & Black Thought


What Is Right Dub- Policulture
Karma Dub- Policulture & J Dubby

Take A Stroll- Little Axe

Back to the Roots- Yellow Sisters

Painted Into

The first part of today’s proGram took what was and started to make it out, or in….yes..

Crazy Fingers- Jazz Is Dead
Dark Star- Jazz Is Dead
Blues for Allah Medley: Help On the Way/Slipknot!/Franklin’s Tower/Spiral Staircase- Jazz Is Dead

Nebula- Sam Rivers’ Rivbea All-Star Orchestra
Rejuvenation- Sam Rivers’ Rivbea All-Star Orchestra

Scarabaeus- Andreas Vollenweider

Jazz Is Dead And Steve Kimock

Steve Kimock has proved himself a master of fluid improvisation for over 4 decades, in the process inspiring music fans w/his transcendent guitar speak voiced thry electric, acoustic, lap & pedal steel guitars. With his multi-decade reputation as a blazing psychedelic guitarist versatile enough to touch almost all aspects of American music, Mr. Kimock continues to evolve creatively as he wanders thru the landscape of life. While one can say that his genre is rock, no one niche has ever confined him. Instead, through the years, he’s explored various sounds/styles based on what’s moved him at the time, whether it’s blues or jazz; funk or folk; psychedelic or boogie; gypsy or prog-rock; traditional American or world fusion. Threaded thru this expansive & highly nuanced musical landscape is Kimock’s signature sound, the prodigious product of his ability to articulate crystal-clear tone, melody & emotion into intricately woven music crafted with technical brilliance. His passion & devotion to performing live is matchless, and his unparalleled ability to embrace & capture his audiences musically is the stuff of legend. He co-founded the jazz/rock band Zero in the ‘80s & KVHW in the ‘90s; since then, he has recorded & toured in various outfits under his own name. His collaborations with assorted band mates & groups have provided an everlasting wellspring of inspiration for the guitarist, and he has shared the stage with a seemingly endless array of international musical luminaries. After more than 40 years on stage, Mr. Kimock is more committed than ever to a jubilant spirit of musical diversity — the same spirit that has fed his desire to pursue an authentic relationship w/the guitar since the day he realized his calling. While still performing with Zero, he began to explore new terrain with the looser, bluesier Steve Kimock & Friends, an ever-evolving project that continues to feature a cast of acclaimed singer- songwriters, Hammond B-3 players, rock guitarists and numerous other serious players Kimock has befriended along the way. Late in the century it was succeeded by KVHW, a much lauded though short-lived quartet comprised of himself, Zero bassist Vega, drummer Alan Hertz, & former Frank Zappa sideman Ray White. In February 2000, KVHW morphed into the Steve Kimock Band, which featured Kimock & Vega along with a rotating crew of guitarists & drummers. In 2009, he formed the upbeat, gospel-influenced, soul-rock band Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, which featured legendary Hammond B3 player Melvin Seals & Kimock’s son, John Morgan Kimock, on drums. Once touted by Jerry Garcia as his “favorite unknown guitar player,” Mr. Kimock has also performed as part of Bob Weir’s Kingfish and toured in both 2007 and 2014 with Bob Weir’s band RatDog, in addition to post-Grateful Dead ensembles including The Other Ones, Phil Lesh & Friends, and the Rhythm Devils featuring Mickey Hart & Bill Kreutzmann. Dubbed “The Guitar Monk” by Relix magazine, he is driven by the knowledge that there is always more to discover – that and the fact that he loves guitar too much to do anything else. Another project you can hear his sound on is Jazz Is Dead – an acclaimed All-Star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences.

I had the thrill of getting some time set aside to chat with Mr. Kimock about the upcoming Jazz Is Dead event on January 19th at the Barrymore Theatre here in Madison. We got into the event and what people who make it to the show will be a part of. That’s right, a part of. We talk about his job of making sure he is in tune with the music, the song and himself – and the practice it takes to be so. I found it thrilling to be in discussion with Mr. Kimock about the idea of making/creating music versus walking in the landscape of what exists and find your way. There is a moment where we discuss the legacy of this music, and the honoring of Jerry Garcia’s time with it. While I have been in the spiral of the day’s sounds with this artist for years, the evolution that I felt while even just discussing music, makes me very aware of what kind of show anyone who gets out on this Jazz Is Dead XXV tour, where they will honor the Dead’s ‘Wake Of The Flood’ and more. It will be that experience we talk about for years to come.

Da Feets

Middle part of the proGram stepped over and under itself

Bear Clan Girl- Tuomas Rounakari

The Flick- Paul Novotny Ft. Robi Botos [Live at the Historic Leith Church]
Tate’s Delight- Buddy Tate Ft. White Label [Live at the Jass Festival]
Jumpin’ At The Woodside- Buddy Tate Ft. White Label [Live at the Jass Festival]
Brother Can You Spare A Dime- Skip & Dan Wilkins Quartet


Beauty- Greg Spero
Under Earth: Expansion- Greg Spero


You’ve Got It Bad Girl- Donald Byrd [Live with Blue Note at Montreux]
Black Byrd- Donald Byrd [Live with Blue Note at Montreux]