2026 marks the centennial celebration of a number of jazz greats, including Tony Bennett, Jimmy Heath, Melba Liston, Lou Donaldson, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis.
Drummer Gregory Hutchinson celebrates Miles with his upcoming release, Kind of Now, an updated look at music associated with Miles over the decades. You'll hear a fresh approach to classics like Ah-Leu-Cha (which Miles recorded with Charlie Parker early in his career), Fran-Dance, Water Babies, Seven Steps to Heaven, Bitches Brew, and other lesser-known nuggets aligned with Davis' career.
Hutchinson's fine sense of rhythm is alongside saxophonist and bass clarinetist Ron Blake, guitarists Jakob Bro and Emmanuel Michael, pianist Gerald Clayton and bassist Joe Sanders.
Hear a track from this engaging new release each weekday morning @ 8:20AM, and see Gregory perform this music live April 9-12 at Jazz Cultural in NYC.
Mon-"Ah-Leu-Cha"
Tues-"Fran Dance"
Wed-"Seven Steps to Heaven"
Thurs-"Water Babies"
Fri-"Circle in the Round"
