The Checkout: May 15, 2012

The Checkout features an interview with drummer Chico Hamilton, a conversation about the Gil Evans Centennial Project and a performance from Jason Lindner’s Now Vs. Now. WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Chico Hamilton: Euphoric Rhythm

WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to an NEA Jazz Master, drummer Chico Hamilton, as he celebrates his career at age 90.

Ryan Truesdell: Gil Evans Centennial Project

WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks with Ryan Truesdell, copyist and director of The Gil Evans Centennial Project (ArtistShare).

The Checkout: May 8, 2012

The Checkout features highlights from the 2012 JAM Festival at WBGO, featuring performances from the New Jersey City University Art Blakey Combo, Juilliard Jazz Artist Diploma Ensemble, Manhattan School of Music Jazz Arts Quartet, NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble, Berklee Global Jazz Institute, SUNY Purchase Ornette Coleman Ensemble, William Paterson Jazz Sextet and New School Swingers.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.  Produced by Simon Rentner.

The Checkout: April 24, 2012

The Checkout features a studio session with the Mike Moreno Quintet, as well as new music from Third World Love, Daniel Freedman, and Omer Avital.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.
Hear Third World Love and Now vs. Now Thursday night on The Checkout: Live at 92YTribeca.

Studio Session: Mike Moreno Quintet

Guitarist Mike Moreno performs music from Another Way (World Culture Music) for The Checkout. Recorded March 27, 2012 at WBGO.

Personnel:
Mike Moreno – guitar
Randy Ingram – piano
Chris Dingman – vibraphone
Matt Brewer – bass
Ted Poor – drums

Set List:
The Mariner
Another Way
The Spinning Wheel
The Fifth Element

All compositions by Mike Moreno

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by Michael Downes

The Checkout: April 17, 2012

The Checkout features an interview with Wayne Escoffery, a playlist from Rudresh Mahanthappa, and a concert highlight from the Donny McCaslin Group.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson hosts.

The Checkout: April 10, 2012

The Checkout features an interview with Donald Harrison, a studio session with pianist Alex Brown, and a highlight from a concert featuring Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express. WBGO’s Josh Jackson hosts.

Studio Session: Alex Brown Quartet

Pianist Alex Brown brings his quartet to WBGO to play music for The Checkout. Recorded March 23, 2012 at WBGO.

Personnel:
Alex Brown – piano
Tim Green – alto and soprano saxophones
Haggai Cohen-Milo – bass
Eric Doob – drums

Set List:
Just One of Those Things (Cole Porter)
Wistful Road (Alex Brown)
Lamentos (Pixinguinha)

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by Michael Downes

Donald Harrison: What the Big Chief Says

Donald Harrison talks to WBGO’s Josh Jackson about leading a Mardi Gras indian tribe and teaching children in New Orleans about the local culture.