Palm Coast Jazz

More of the best jazz coming from the Sunshine State, including a jazz harp quintet (with viola!) from Marathon, an all-star Latin jazz line-up in Miami, a daring jazz trio from Tampa, a legendary pianist in St. Petersburg & more. Lovely & vibrant music to accompany the loveliest month of Spring! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  pictured: Kenny Drew Jr.photograph by Ken FrancklingKen's jazz blogKen's photo gallerygive us a 'like' on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-7pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Days of Grace" - Michael Leasure (Melbourne, FL)     websiteMichael Leasure - acoustic guitar (left channel), classical guitar (right channel) & 1953 Gibson ES 295 (center)from the album "Collection No 1"purchase album at Michael's website store!3. "Arguable Promise" - Gabriel Vivas (Miami, FL)   

We're starting Spring off the jazziest way we know how - with Latin jazz, contemporary guitar trio, New Orleans second-line, head boppin' funk and much more. The show features 3 very different guitarists from Florida as well as sassy trombone and heart-melting soprano sax! Don't forget to share shows you like with your friends and spread the word about all the excellent jazz coming from FL! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  pictured: Dan Hecksee what we're up to on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Boneyard" - Tom Brantley (Tampa, FL)     websiteTom Brantley - trombone, Jack Wilkins - tenor sax,Rex Richardson - trumpet, LaRue Nickelson - guitarChris Rottmayer - Hammond organ, Steve Davis - drumsfrom the album "Boneyard"purchase album at Amazon or iTunes.3. "The 'E' Music" - Ermesc Gonzalez (Tampa, FL)     websiteEr

It seems that time is flying by faster these days, so this month we've got a show for sitting back & taking it all in! Groove to top-shelf hard bop blues, chill with a tribute to Django Rheinhardt, jet-set to a marketplace in Morocco, and get in the party mood with New Orleans 2nd line. All this and more, from musicians in Orlando, Tampa, Palm Coast, and our first entry from the delightful small town of DeLand! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Painting: "Catchmo" by Don NedoneckNedobeck Graphics see what we're up to on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Beat Feat" - Tim Riddle (Wesley Chapel, FL)     websiteTim Riddle - guitar, Ken Gioffre - tenor sax,Steve Jankowski - trumpet, James D. Pappas - piano, organDave Anderson - bass, Andrea Valentini - drumsfrom the album "Between the Lines"purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.

This episode is filled with new, exciting funky grooves, driving swing and a few reflective moments to balance it all out. We spotlight four new albums in our library, with a large palette of sonic variety to delight. From wild guitar to soothing flugelhorn, and an album length feature from jazz guitar veteran Randy Johnston; a good time is guaranteed while we cover Tallahassee, Tampa, Sarasota & more! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Pictured - Zach Bartholomewvisit our Facebook pageKenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Let It Burn" - Tom Stewart (Tampa, FL)     websiteTom Stewart - guitar, Jeremy Powell - tenor saxophoneMark Neuenschwander - bass, Ian Goodman - drumsfrom the album "Flyer"purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.3. "Midnight Oil" - Joy Mover (former res. of FL)     websiteJoy Mover - lead & harmony

We're totally excited to be heading into a new year of jazz from fabulous Florida artists - from the obscure to the superstars and everyone in between. Our first show for 2013 covers the state from Central Florida to the Southwest corner, with guitar hardbop, a carefree samba for flute, contemporary tenor sax, jazzy trip hop for trumpet, funky swamp and a delightfully frenetic duet from jazz legends Larry Coryell & Kenny Drew Jr.!Pictured - Larry Coryell; photo by Nelson G. Onofre Electric Eyes Photographyvisit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Sunlit Samba" - Wilkins and Allen Quartet (Alford, FL)   Skip Wilkins' website          Jill Wofsey's websiteJill Wofsey - flute, Skip Wilkins - piano, Tony Marino - bass, Tom Whaley - drumsfrom the album "Petty Th

Our 3rd bonus episode - and this time, it's all about Christmas! This show features 4 familiar carols and 2 fun originals - with artists new to the show as well as fan favorites. Everything is yuletide and easy on the ears - just perfect for unwinding after a hectic day, maybe sorting & wrapping presents, or just a quiet December evening chiling by the tree! Whatever your reason - thanks for spending it with us :)Pictured - Tim Riddle; photo by Craig Jacobowitz. visit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Angels We Have Heard On High" - Valerie Gillespie (Tampa, FL)   websiteValerie Gillespie - soprano sax, Rick Steuert - keyboards,Joe Renda - drums, David Rudolph - percussionfrom the album "It Can't Be Christmas Without You"purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes3. "Silent Night" - Gregorie Howard (Tampa

It's chilly now for many of our listeners, but we'll heat things up for you with this month's lineup - which includes Kenny Drew Jr. (courtesy of Random Act Records), Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge featuring John Abercrombie and Lynne Arriale (courtesy of Motéma Music). We visit Miami Springs, Orlando, Jacksonville, & St. Petersburg for the hottest in today's real jazz from Florida!Pictured - Lynne Arriale; photo by Jim Levitt. visit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "MG 1020" - David Fernandez (Miami Springs, FL)   websiteDavid Fernandez - soprano sax, Carlos Vega - tenor sax, Gabriel Saientz - piano, Gabriel Vivas - bass, Ludwig Alfonso - drumsfrom the album "Symmetry"purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.3. "Coral Sea" - Kenny Drew Jr. (St. Petersburg, FL)   websiteKenny Drew Jr.

November - a time to be thankful - and we are, for both our wonderful listeners, and the superb musicians who grace our show! This month we feature bluesy swing from Per Danielsson Trio (courtesy of Random Act Records), a phenomenal arrangement of Debussy's most famous work, sophisticated contemporary jazz from the Space Coast, refined and dreamy music and Fiery latin - both from Tampa & much more! Special thanks to guest host Martha Hotz!(pictured - Gary Wofsey) visit our Facebook pageHosts: Martha Hotz & Kenny MacKenzie  Martha hosts a classical show on WFCF Tuesdays from 1-3pm that focuses on early music. Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - alternating Tuesdays from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Martha & Kenny2. "Looking Back in Time" - Frozen Water (Tallahassee, FL)   websiteAndre Bowers - piano, bass, drum programmingAdam Cambria - sax, D-Roc  - guitarGlen Stoudemire - percussionfrom the album "Summer's Walk"purch

This month we ease into Autumn with some relaxing, introspective and modern jazz from Jacksonville and Maitland; a holiday for trombones in Tampa, Miami offers us some serious swing & skillful playing; and there's an ode in 3/4 time to all things Fall from Sarasota!Pictured - JB Scott at theNEFJA Legacy Jazz Festival - Photo: Jon Hardison   visit our Facebook pageHost: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  You can now also listen to Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - Tuesdays from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Annette's Desire" - The Lisa Kelly & JB Scott Jazz 5-tet   (Jacksonville, FL)   websiteLisa Kelly - vocals, JB Scott - trumpet,Scott Giddens - piano, Ed Strohsahl - bassRick Kirkland - drumsfrom the album "Memories of Tomorrow"purchase at Amazon or at their website store!3. "Exemption" - Tom Brantley (Tampa, FL)   website  Tom Brantley - lead trombone, Jerald Shynett - 2

It's our 1 year anniversary show! We celebrate with three artists who are new to the show, as well as some old friends. Upbeat latin and contemporary jazz both from South Florida, cool swing from New Smyrna Beach and straight-ahead jazz from right here in PC! photograph of Valerie Gillespie by George Lindsaycourtesy of TUNGSTEN Photography. visit our Facebook pageHost:  Kenny MacKenzie  ~  Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo1Special Guest Co-host: SYBIL GAGE1. Introduction - Kenny & Sybil(background music from the album "NOLA Calling" by Sybil Gage)2. "Here We Go" - Perry Joslin Project   (Parkland, FL)   websitePerry Joslin - piano, keyboards, composer; Lee Levin - drums & programming, percussion, composer; Dan Warner - guitars, composer; Javier Carrion - bass, percussion; Richard Bravo - percussion, Doug Emery - keyboard overdubs,Ed Calle - saxesfrom the album "Perry Joslin Project"purchase at CD Baby or Itunes.3. "Speaking of Wes" - East Coast Standards Time (New Smyrna Beach,

Bonus episode featuring some of the cream of the crop in jazz guitarists from Florida! We think this is one of our best sounding episodes ever - with ultra-fine selections from Mike Petrovich, Rich Walker, Michael Leasure, Tom Stewart, Mark Barrios (pictured) & more! Visit our Facebook pageCheck out our blogKenny's twitter - @DJKendo1 Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie1. Introduction - Allison2. "Sunrise in the Land of the Pharoahs" - Michael Petrovich   (Maitland, FL)   websiteMichael Petrovich - guitars, charango, rain stick & programming;Tony Rios - congas, bongos, woodblock, Ed White - djembe, percussionfrom the album "The Train to San Lorenzo"purchase at CD Baby or Itunes.3. "Song for Michelle (excerpt)" - The 3 Mikes (Melbourne, FL)  websiteMichael Leasure - guitar, guitar synthesizer,Michale Bocchicchio - bass, Michael Welch - drumsfrom the album "3 Mikes Live - Disc 3"puchase downloads at Michael Leasure's website. 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the

We're deep into summer here in Florida - and our show for August features deep, refreshing and introspective works of jazz, by musicians from Tallahassee, Dania Beach, Tampa, Temple Terrace and Parkland. visit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie New twitter for Kenny - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison, Kenny2. "Sun Child" - Ron Miller Quartet   (Dania Beach, FL)   websiteDave Fernandez - sax, Jeff Carswell - bass,Steve Rucker - drums, Ron Miller - piano, composerfrom the album "Peacock Park - The Music of Ron Miller"purchase at CD Baby or Itunes3. "Wifalot" - LaRue Nickelson (Tampa, FL)   website LaRue Nickelson - electric guitar, composer; Jeremy Powell - soprano sax, Patrick Bettison - piano,Joe Porter - electric bass, Steve Davis - drums.from the album "Dark Waters"puchase cd at CD Baby , Itunes or from LaRue himself! 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)5. "New Beginnings' - ZBT  (Tallahassee, FL) 

Lots of new artists appear on our show for July - and we cover the state, from the panhandle to Sarasota! Big band, Bossa-nova piano, sultry jazz vocals, exciting acoustic guitar smooth jazz and a dark & moody electric guitar afterhours jam. All hotter than July!There's still time to vote for our next bonus episode over on our facebook page - voting ends July 5th. Decide whether it should be all guitar (current leader), all vocal, classical goes jazz or another 'get lost in the music' show! visit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie New twitter for Kenny - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison, Kenny2. "Brilliant Idea" - Mark Chiriboga   (Ormond Beach, FL)   websiteMark Chiriboga - guitars & programmingfrom the album "Mark Chiriboga"purchase at Craig's website or at CD Baby3. "Chances" - J.B. Scott's Swingin' Allstars (Jacksonville, FL)  websiteJB Scott - trumpet, Lisa Kelly - vocals, Ken Calhoun - guitar, Dave Steinmeyer - trombone,Jim Snyder - clarinet, Rick

  We run the jazz gamut this episode with classic jazz sounds from Gainesville, swamp funk from Largo, gentle Spanish guitar from Orlando, modern invigorating piano/sax quartet from Jacksonville and more!Our next bonus episode is in August. We're letting listeners vote to control what kind of show it'll be! Visit our blog - on the right hand side is a poll where you can vote for all vocal, all guitar, classical meets jazz or the next installation of Get Lost in the Music. Voting ends June 25th 2012.     VOTE HERE visit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie New twitter for Kenny - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison, Kenny2. "Panda-monium" - Alan Craig   (Largo, FL)   websiteAlan Craig - guitars, bass, Ronnie Dee - saxophone, Dave Reinhardt - drums, percussion, Ross Rice - keyboardsGeorge Harris - guitarfrom the album "Not Black & White"purchase at Craig's website or at CD Baby3. "Lady of All Flowers" - Greg Diaz (Boynton Beach, FL)  website

An all-music episode with happy, upbeat jazz to celebrate Spring! Lovely latin piano trio, groovy contemporary with North African flair, big band a la Ellington, a jazz orchestra number featuring Benny Golson and Nat Adderley, unbridled hard-bop and even a tender jazz vocal number just right for Mother's Day. We cover the East Coast this month - Hallandale, Melbourne, Maitland and Jacksonville! visit our Facebook pagecheck out our blogHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie   1. Introduction - Allison, Kenny2. "Carl's Idea" - Ron Pirtle Quintet (Melbourne, FL)  website Ron Pirtle - bass, Carl Hendrix - piano, Stan Soloko - drums,Paul Polanski - tenor sax, Brad Baker - tenor saxfrom the album "Gettin' In the Groove"purchase cd at CD Baby3. "Hymn of the Tides" - Jamie Ousley (Hallandale, FL)  websiteJamie Ousley - bass, Joe Davidian - pianoAustin McMahon - drumsfrom the album "A Sea of Voices" on Tie Recordsthis album is a not-for-profit project to benefit the environment.proceeds go to t

A special edition of Palm Coast Jazz with extra music; including a track from pianist extraordinaire Lynne Arriale's brand new "Solo" album - courtesy of Motéma records! This month we cover Maitland, Alford, St. Petersburg, Dania Beach and our own Palm Coast with lots of straight-ahead & contemporary jazz, plus a splash each of Brazilian bossa and Spanish guitar for good measure! visit our Facebook pagecheck out our blogHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie   1. Introduction - Allison, Kenny2. "Ginger Man" - Greg Little (Maitland, FL)  website (myspace)Greg Little - trumpet, evi; Michael Zilber - saxophone,John R. Burr - keyboards, Peter Barshay - bass, Alan Hall - drumsfrom the album "Dreamwalker"purchase cd at cdbaby or download at itunes 3. "Yada Yada Yada" - Lynne Arriale (NE FL)  websiteLynne Arriale - pianofrom the album "Solo" on Motéma Records   website.buy cd at Lynne's music store or download at itunes 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the

From Tallahassee to Hallandale, we've got you covered with only the best jazz coming out of Florida; including brand new Jazz infused with blues & rich Americana, thrilling Gypsy Jazz from Orlando, hip-shaking funk, sparkling trio pieces and we reach back to 1995 to reveal a gem you may have missed or forgotten about. Artists include Jamie Ousley, Chuck Owen, Jack Wilkins & more!visit our Facebook pagecheck out our blogHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie   1. Introduction - Allison, Kenny2. "Surge" - Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge (Temple Terrace, FL) website saxes - Jack Wilkins (solo), Jerry Kalber, Bob D'Angelis, Dan Jordan,           Mark Gould, Rex Wertz, David Pate & Brian Snapptrumpets - Ron Turner, Brian O'Flaherty, Mike Iapichino & Tom              Parmertertrombones - John Allred (solo), Herb Bruce, Keith Oshiro,         &n

Bonus all-music episode that features longer, "deep cuts" that don't fit on our regular episodes. Special, leap year episode with music from Jack Wilkins, Dreamhunter and Gary Wofsey. Our Facebook page Our BlogHosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie   1. Introductions - Allison, Kenny2. "Two Views of the Mountain" - Jack Wilkins (Tampa) website Jack Wilkins - composer, tenor saxophone; Sara Caswell - violin, Per Danielson - piano, Corey Christiansen - guitars, LaRue Nickelson - guitar solo, Mark Neuenschwander - bass, Danny Gottlieb - drumsfrom the cd "The Blue and Green Project" on Summit Records.click to buy cd at Jacks webstore   3. "Far Away From Here, Long Time Ago" - Dreamhunter (Miami) website Gottfried Stoger - soprano saxophone; Errol Rackipov - composer, marimba, vibraphone; Robert Kainar - percussion; Matthew Hankle - drums; Matthias Pichler - bassFrom the album "Pleasures"purchase cd or downloads at CD Baby   4. Announcements - Allison, Kenny(background music from the album "Second

All-music episode featuring the finest jazz coming out of Florida, with music from Tampa, Melbourne, Miami and more - including tracks by Tom Stewart, Mark Barrios, and new sounds from master percussionist Sammy Figueroa. Hosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie   To visit our Facebook page - click here.   1. Introductions - Allison & Kenny2. "First Time Over" - Tom Stewart (Tampa) websiteTom Stewart - guitar, composer; Mark Neuenschwander - bass;Sava Boyadjiev - drumsFrom the cd "First Time Over" click to buy at cd or download at Cd Baby 3. "Urban Nature" - Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion (Miami) - websiteSammy Figueroa - percussion, Silvano Monasterios - piano, Gabriel Vivas - bass, Alex Pope Norris - trumpet, John Michalak - sax, Nomar Negroni - drums.From the cd "Urban Nature" on Senator Records.click here to buy at Amazon   4. Announcements - Kenny(Background music "Always" - Shenole Latimer) 5. "The Gift" - José Valentino (Tampa) website José Valentino - comp

All-music episode featuring Florida's finest jazz artists from Melbourne, Jacksonville, Cocoa Beach, Boynton Beach & more - straight-ahead, smooth, big band, contemporary & blues!Hosts -  Kenny MacKenzieOur Facebook Page1 - Introduction ~  Kenny2 - "Bounce" - The Rainmakerz (Melbourne) website Richie Mola - drums, Kenny Clarke - keyboards,Dextor Wilborn - alto sax, Scott McGill - bass,Dan Wilbourn - tenor & soprano saxes, Tom Heuston - guitarfrom the cd "The Rainmakerz"click to buy at Itunes 2 - "The Ensouled Ones" - Raymond Guiser (Daytona Beach) website Raymond Guiser - flute, vocals, drum & keyboard programming;Lawrence App - bass, guitar & percussion; Robin Clarke - vocalsfrom the cd "Macroism" buy cd for 12.99 using paypal: 3 - Announcements - Kenny4 - "Happy Thoughts"  - Bill Prince (Jacksonville) websiteBill Prince - all instruments except drumsRick Kirkland - drumsfrom the album "Happy Thoughts"album currently unavailable5 - "Ghost Town" - George Grosman (Orlando