Join Andy O’Hara on “The World of Jazz” for an afternoon exploring the innovative spirit of jazz and its far-reaching influence. In this episode, we honor the foundations of the craft featuring John Coltrane and Lee Morgan, alongside the timeless bebop of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. We’ll dive into the soulful side of the genre with Diana Krall and Stevie Wonder, while tracing how jazz sensibilities shifted into the modern era by highlighting Miles Davis’s late-career reimagining of Cyndi Lauper and Erykah Badu’s neo-soul masterpieces. From the classic compositions of Benny Carter to the 2023 rediscoveries of Misa Blam, we’re digging deep into the archives to show how these rhythms continue to evolve.
But the journey doesn’t stop at the traditional border; we’re exploring the high-energy edges where jazz collides with funk, hip-hop, and global grooves. Our "Then and Now" segment bridges the gap between the 1954 brilliance of Clifford Brown and Max Roach and the contemporary interpretations of Frank Ocean and Flea. We’ll get into the deep pocket of New Orleans with The Meters and George Porter Jr., feel the Afro-Latin heat of Jungle Fire, and close out with the fusion power of Weather Report. Whether it’s the sample-heavy brilliance of De La Soul or the legendary instrumental "Grazin’ in the Grass," this is a celebration of jazz without limits.
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