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"The Canadian Québec-based group L’abîme recorded a live set in August 2020 at The Mothership in Montréal, which you get to hear on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live. L’abîme means “The Abyss” and their self-titled album came out at the end of April on the Montreal based label Multiple Chord Music. Get your copy on labime.ca, labime.ca. The compelling compositions by Pianist Jonathan Turgeon are bolstered by strong arrangements devised by the whole group. L’abîme expresses itself through deep, engaging improvisations by Jonathan Turgeon (piano, compositions), Hugo Blouin (upright bass), Jean-Philippe Godbout (drums), Alex Dodier (saxophones, flute) and Gabriel Genest (tenor saxophone, clarinets). L’ABÎME Jonathan Turgeon (piano, compositions) Alex Dodier (saxophones, flute) Gabriel Genest (clarinets, tenor saxophone) Hugo Blouin (bass) Jean-Philippe Godbout (drums) All tracks composed by Jonathan Turgeon All tracks recorded live at The Mothership in Montréal, Québec, Canada on August 26th 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:58 - Requiem - L’abîme 06:51 - Forillon - L’abîme 13:18 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 14:36 - Le culte I - L’abîme 19:05 - Le culte II - L’abîme 24:54 - Le culte III - L’abîme 29:35 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 30:26 - L’étang au crépuscule - L’abîme 36:53 - Perdu dans les bois - L’abîme 43:55 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 45:14 - L’abîme - L’abîme 53:12 - Finish "

"Time for a live set from the popular Smalls Jazz Club in NYC on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live. The NYC-based, Japanese-born pianist and composer Miki Yamanaka performed there in Mid-November with her quartet featuring Mark Turner, Orlando le Fleming and Jochen Rueckert. Visit www.mikiyamanaka.com to find out more and to purchase her latest album “Human Dust Suite” MIKI YAMANAKA QUARTET: Miki Yamanaka (piano, compositions) Mark Turner (tenor saxophone) Orlando le Fleming (bass) Jochen Rueckert (drums) All tracks composed by Miki Yamanaka All tracks recorded live at Smalls Jazz Club in New York, NY on November 14th 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 02:02 - Pre School - Miki Yamanaka Quartet 12:37 - Stuffed Cabbage - Miki Yamanaka Quartet 22:57 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 24:20 - Tummy (from “Human Dust Suite”) - Miki Yamanaka Quartet 35:45 - Uh Oh - Miki Yamanaka Quartet 47:38 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 49:51 - Clam - Miki Yamanaka Quartet 57:09 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 58:34 - March - Miki Yamanaka Quartet 68:39 - Finish "

"Enjoy a set by the Argentine-born singer and composer Luciana Morelli, who is based in Basel, Switzerland. Her brand new album “Lo abismal, el agua” (Ears & Eyes Records) came out on May 14th, 2021. To celebrate the release, the Luciana Morelli Group performed at Jazzcampus Club in Basel, Switzerland on May 12th 2021: Luciana Morelli (voice, compositions), Philipp Hillebrand (clarinet, bass clarinet), Mauricio Silva Orendain (piano), Snejana Prodanova (bass, backing vocals) and Paulo Almeida (drums). LUCIANA MORELLI GROUP: Luciana Morelli (vocals, compositions) Philipp Hillebrand (clarinet, bass clarinet) Mauricio Silva Orendain (piano) Snejana Prodanova (bass, backing vocals) Paulo Almeida (drums) All tracks composed by Luciana Morelli All tracks recorded live at Jazzcampus Club in Basel, Switzerland on May 12th 2021 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:41 - Verde y Amarillo - Luciana Morelli Group 06:19 - Ardor de mar - Luciana Morelli Group 11:33 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 14:34 - Eclipse en Barcelona - Luciana Morelli Group 18:58 - Fotografía de Guerra - Luciana Morelli Group 24:02 - Viaje - Luciana Morelli Group 27:41 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 28:48 - Lo abismal, el agua - Luciana Morelli Group 36:03 - Serendipia - Luciana Morelli Group 40:17 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 42:07 - Two sides - Luciana Morelli Group 48:13 - Finish "

"Tune in to The Jazz Hole Live to hear a pre-pandemic set by Jesse Ryan & Bridges, recorded live at Poetry Jazz Café in Toronto, ON, Canada. Jesse Ryan is a Trinidad-born, Toronto-based saxophonist, composer and educator, who self-released his debut album “Bridges” last December on his Fwé Culture label. Bridges is an eclectic and honest offering that straddles both jazz and Afro-Caribbean traditions, a true celebration of the cultural, rhythmic and expressive connections between North America and the islands of the Caribbean. Be sure to visit www.jesseryanmuzik.com to get your own copy and to find out more. JESSE RYAN & BRIDGES: Jesse Ryan (alto saxophone) Chris Pruden (piano, keyboards) Julian Anderson Bowes (bass) David Richards (drums) All tracks composed by Jesse Ryan All tracks recorded live at Poetry Jazz Café in Toronto, ON, Canada on April 22nd 2018 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:46 - Big Ole Shoes - Jesse Ryan & Bridges 09:42 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 11:24 - Bridges - Jesse Ryan & Bridges 19:01 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 20:30 - Seeds - Jesse Ryan & Bridges 26:18 - Right To Be Wrong - Jesse Ryan & Bridges 34:21 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 35:59 - The Way - Jesse Ryan & Bridges 50:57 - Finish "

"Today’s set on The Jazz Hole Live is special, not only musically, but also in terms of the venue. It was recorded outdoors, surrounded by nature, in the garden lawn of a little cabin. Argentine legend Rodrigo Domínguez (soprano and tenor saxophones, claps) and the sought-after Matthew Golombisky (acoustic bass guitar, elephant bells, live sampling) spent several months in the same area in Patagonia, Rodrigo in San Martín de Los Andes and Matthew in Quila Quina, so they planned a couple of socially distant, open-air, yard concerts in front of neighbors and locals. Amid flowing rivers, crystal clear lakes, gigantic Andes mountains, hypnotizing flora and fauna and exotic birds calling, they recorded a truly magical experience. Visit facebook.com/rodrigodominguezmusic and matthewgolombisky.com for more information and to purchase their music. Rodrigo Dominguez & Matthew Golombiski / illo by Bryan Bruchman / ref photo by Eugenia Fumagalli RODRIGO DOMÍNGUEZ & MATTHEW GOLOMBISKY: Rodrigo Domínguez (soprano and tenor saxophones, clapping) Matthew Golombisky (acoustic bass guitar, elephant bells, live sampling) All tracks composed by Rodrigo Domínguez & Matthew Golombisky, except “Quila Quina Suite, No. 3” & “On Mom’s Birthday” by Matthew Golombisky and “Las Manos” & “Jodido” by Rodrigo Domínguez. All tracks recorded live in Quila Quina (near San Martín de Los Andes), Argentina on January 24th 2021 by Matthew Golombisky. 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 02:12 - Patagonia Flyby Improvisation - Rodrigo Domínguez, Matthew Golombisky 15:45 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 17:35 - Elefante Improvisation - Rodrigo Domínguez, Matthew Golombisky 29:08 - Quila Quina Suite, No. 3 - Rodrigo Domínguez, Matthew Golombisky 35:44 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 36:45 - Las Manos - Rodrigo Domínguez, Matthew Golombisky 43:07 - On Mom’s Birthday - Rodrigo Domínguez, Matthew Golombisky 49:28 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 50:42 - Jodido - Rodrigo Domínguez, Matthew Golombisky 58:07 - Finish "

"Today’s concert featured on The Jazz Hole Live with Linus is by the Canadian bassist and composer William Chernoff and was recorded on September 13th 2020, live at 2nd Floor Gastown in Vancouver, BC, Canada. William Chernoff’s trio featuring Francis Henson on guitar and Carson Tworow on drums performed live in front of masked up friends and family. William Chernoff recently released his debut album “Aim To Stay”. To find out more about him and to purchase his music, please visit www.williamchernoff.com. WILLIAM CHERNOFF William Chernoff (electric bass) Francis Henson (guitar) Carson Tworow (drums) All tracks composed by William Chernoff All tracks recorded live at 2nd Floor Gastown in Vancouver, BC, Canada on September 13th, 2020 by David Sikula and Randy Cole. Mixed and mastered by Jesse Daniel Smith. 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 02:09 - A Four Way in the Heart of the West End - William Chernoff 07:01 - Makie Elkino - William Chernoff 15:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 16:32 - Chuck’s Strip Mall - William Chernoff 23:22 - Earthling Terminal - William Chernoff 29:51 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 31:05 - Don’t Miss Me (Instrumental) - William Chernoff 36:01 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 37:25 - 154 - William Chernoff 43:50 - Finish "

"Today’s live set on The Jazz Hole Live with Linus comes from the sublime Chicago-based trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator Emily Kuhn. Emily Kuhn and her band (which features Mercedes Inez Martinez on vocals, Danny Hoppe on cello, Max Bessesen on alto sax, Evan Levine on bass and Gustavo Cortiñas on drums) performed at Constellation in Chicago, IL on October 30th 2020. The name of the album is “Sky Stories” (released on BACE Records) and is available via www.emilykuhntrumpet.com. EMILY KUHN & HELIOS: Emily Kuhn (trumpet) Mercedes Inez Martinez (vocals) Danny Hoppe (cello) Max Bessesen (alto saxophone) Evan Levine (bass) Gustavo Cortiñas (drums) All tracks composed by Emily Kuhn All tracks recorded live at Constellation in Chicago, IL on October 30th, 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 02:13 - Anthem - Emily Kuhn 08:44 - Queen for an Hour - Emily Kuhn 19:42 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 21:50 - Horizon - Emily Kuhn 27:52 - Roses - Emily Kuhn 37:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 37:59 - Fit - Emily Kuhn 44:55 - Catch Me - Emily Kuhn 51:14 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 52:19 - Jet Trails and Shooting Stars - Emily Kuhn 63:49 - Finish "

"A set by Rajiv Jayaweera on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live, recorded live at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club back in 2019. Drummer, percussionist and composer Rajiv Jayaweera was born in London, grew up in Melbourne, is of Sri Lankan heritage and is currently based in New York City. At Birdland, he performed with Joel Frahm (tenor saxophone), Eden Ladin (piano), Hugh Stuckey (guitar) and Rick Rosato (bass). In April 2019, he recorded his debut album “Pistils”, which is now available on rajivjayaweera.com and outsideinmusic.com. RAJIV JAYAWEERA Rajiv Jayaweera (drums, percussion) Joel Frahm (tenor saxophone) Eden Ladin (piano) Hugh Stuckey (guitar) Rick Rosato (bass) All tracks composed by Rajiv Jayaweera All tracks recorded live at Birdland Jazz Club in New York, NY on January 31st 2019 by Johannes Felscher 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 02:03 - Ellstandissa - Rajiv Jayaweera 10:09 - Welikadawatte - Rajiv Jayaweera 18:56 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 20:54 - Malkoha Bird - Rajiv Jayaweera 31:13 - Pistils - Rajiv Jayaweera 39:07 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 39:51 - The Elephant - Rajiv Jayaweera 47:35 - Nilus - Rajiv Jayaweera 58:29 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 59:25 - Galadari - Rajiv Jayaweera 69:44 - Finish "

"Check out Restroy’s set at The Whistler in Chicago, IL from May 2017 on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live with Linus. Restroy consists of Christopher Dammann (bandleader, bass, electronics), James Davis (trumpet, electronics), Paul Giallorenzo (electronics, keyboards) and Avreeayl Ra (drums). Their latest album Sketches came out via Ears & Eyes Records and is available on Christopher Dammann's website. RESTROY: Christopher Dammann (bass, electronics) James Davis (trumpet, electronics) Paul Giallorenzo (electronics, keyboards) Avreeayl Ra (drums) All tracks composed by Christopher Dammann All tracks recorded live at The Whistler in Chicago, IL on May 22nd 2017 by David Zuchowski 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:42 - Thread - Restroy 12:46 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 14:22 - Grids - Restroy 28:02 - Apart - Restroy 34:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 35:28 - Close - Restroy 43:22 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 44:24 - Together Apart - Restroy 51:43 - Finish "

"Tune in to The Jazz Hole Live today for a set by the Canadian-born, NYC-based vocalist and composer Kari van der Kloot recorded live at Rockwood Music Hall in New York, NY. Kari van der Kloot’s latest album The Architects lives somewhere in the space between jazz and folk. On her rich compositions, Kari’s lush vocals are backed up by her brilliant band, consisting of May Cheung on backing vocals, Lisanne Tremblay on violin, Jamie Reynolds on keys, Gary Wang on bass and Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums. KARI VAN DER KLOOT: Kari van der Kloot (voice) Lisanne Tremblay (violin) Jamie Reynolds (piano) Gary Wang (bass) Nathan Ellman-Bell (drums) May Cheung (backing vocals on “Swimming”, “Hide and Seek” and “Holding Pattern”) All tracks composed by Kari van der Kloot All tracks recorded live at Rockwood Music Hall in New York, NY on April 28th 2019, except for “What I’ll Find” and “Caution” (from the album “The Architects”) 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:36 - Swimming - Kari van der Kloot 09:39 - Hide and Seek - Kari van der Kloot 15:07 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 17:09 - Same Song - Kari van der Kloot 23:38 - Holding Pattern - Kari van der Kloot 30:30 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 30:59 - What I’ll Find - Kari van der Kloot 35:47 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 36:39 - Caution - Kari van der Kloot 43:32 - Finish "

"Check out an astounding live set by the Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live. This concert was recorded at Jazz at Kitano in New York, NY on Leap Day 2020 and features music from the brand new album “Kites and Strings” (by the Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project). Pianist, accordionist and composer Ben Rosenblum was joined by JQ Whitcomb on trumpet (who filled in for the records’ trumpet player Wayne Tucker), Jasper Dutz on alto saxophone and bass clarinet, Rafael Rosa on guitar, Marty Jaffe on bass, Ben Zweig on drums and guest vibraphonist Jake Chapman. Visit www.benrosenblummusic.com for more information and to purchase Kites and Strings. BEN ROSENBLUM NEBULA PROJECT: Ben Rosenblum (piano, accordion) JQ Whitcomb (trumpet) Jasper Dutz (alto saxophone, bass clarinet) Rafael Rosa (guitar) Marty Jaffe (bass) Ben Zweig (drums) and guest: Jake Chapman (vibraphone on “Laughing On The Inside” & “Lilian”) All tracks composed by Ben Rosenblum All tracks recorded live at Kitano in New York, NY on February 29th 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:27 - Laughing On The Inside - Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project, Jake Chapman 13:31 - Halfway to Wonderland - Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project 25:11 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 27:28 - Chain Chomp - Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project 35:36 - Fight or Flight - Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project 40:29 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 41:12 - Blue Water - Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project 48:59 - Lilian - Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project, Jake Chapman 57:34 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 58:28 - The Bell From Europe - Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project 69:07 - Finish "

"On today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live, you get to hear a set from the Blue Whale in Los Angeles, CA by the award-winning composer, producer, entrepreneur, educator and trombonist Nick Finzer recorded on March 8th 2020. Trombonist Nick Finzer was joined by Lucas Pino on tenor saxophone, Miro Sprague on piano, Alex Boneham on bass and Dan Schnelle on drums.. They presented Nick Finzer original compositions from their latest album “Cast of Characters” (released on Outside In Music, which Nick Finzer founded in 2013). NICK FINZER Nick Finzer (trombone) Lucas Pino (tenor saxophone) Miro Sprague (piano) Alex Boneham (bass) Dan Schnelle (drums) All tracks composed by Nick Finzer All tracks recorded live at Blue Whale in Los Angeles, CA on March 8th 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 02:10 - A Duke - Nick Finzer 11:29 - Brutus, the Contemporary - Nick Finzer 20:38 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 22:01 - You’ll Never Know (the Alternative) - Nick Finzer 33:27 - While You’re Gone - Nick Finzer 43:13 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 44:05 - The Weatherman - Nick Finzer 57:44 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 58:44 - The Evolution of Perspective - Nick Finzer 70:46 - Finish "

"Tune in for a creative set by Lena Bloch & Feathery recorded just before the pandemic lockdown on March 8th 2020 at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY. Host Linus walks you through the program, which consists of compositions by pianist Russ Lossing and bandleader and saxophonist Lena Bloch. Bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Billy Mintz complete the “Feathery” quartet. Bloch was born in Moscow, Russia, immigrated to Israel in 1990 and to Brooklyn in 2008. LENA BLOCH & FEATHERY: Lena Bloch (tenor saxophone) Russ Lossing (piano) Cameron Brown (bass) Billy Mintz (drums) All tracks composed by Lena Bloch, except “Wintry Mix”, “Mai” and “Three Treasures” by Russ Lossing. All tracks recorded live at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY on March 8th 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:04 - Promise of Return - Lena Bloch & Feathery 12:26 - Wintry Mix - Lena Bloch & Feathery 23:37 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 25:14 - Rose of Lifta - Lena Bloch & Feathery 36:49 - Mai - Lena Bloch & Feathery 49:42 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 51:08 - Mad Mirror - Lena Bloch & Feathery 62:13 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 63:08 - Three Treasures - Lena Bloch & Feathery 74:27 - Finish "

"On June 4th 2020, the Richard Shulman Trio got together to perform at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC for a Quarantine Concert Series organized and sponsored by www.iamavl.com. Composer of all the material is pianist Richard Shulman joined by bassist Zack Page and drummer Micah Thomas. The Richard Shulman Trio recently came out with “Waltzing out of Town” and Richard just released another album titled “Life Seasons”. Visit www.richheartmusic.com for more information and to purchase the music. RICHARD SHULMAN TRIO: Richard Shulman (piano) Zack Page (bass) Micah Thomas (drums) All tracks composed by Richard Shulman All tracks recorded live at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC on June 4th 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:29 - Waltzing out of Town - Richard Shulman Trio 07:37 - In Between The Blue and Green - Richard Shulman Trio 15:39 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 17:54 - For Mom - Richard Shulman Trio 24:16 - Climb Up - Richard Shulman Trio 32:06 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 32:49 - Early Spring - Richard Shulman Trio 41:49 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 42:40 - Summer Solstice - Richard Shulman Trio 47:15 - Summer Night - Richard Shulman Trio 54:20 - Finish "

"Today’s set on The Jazz Hole Live is by the Manhattan native, trumpeter and composer Dr. Jonathan Saraga with his Jonathan Saraga Sextet, recorded live at Smalls Jazz Club on February 6th. Jonathan Saraga (trumpet), Remy Le Boeuf (alto saxophone), Marko Churnchetz (piano), Jeff Miles (guitar) and Kenneth Salters (drums). Get Jonathan’s latest studio album “Journey to a New World” on his website. JONATHAN SARAGA SEXTET: Jonathan Saraga (trumpet, compositions) Remy Le Boeuf (alto saxophone) Marko Churnchetz (piano) Jeff Miles (guitar) Rick Rosato (bass) Kenneth Salters (drums) All tracks composed by Jonathan Saraga All tracks recorded live Smalls Jazz Club in New York, NY on February 6th 2020 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:33 - Rampant Teddy Bear - Jonathan Saraga Sextet 15:50 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 16:27 - Wandering Child - Jonathan Saraga Sextet 29:14 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 31:21 - The Great Journey - Jonathan Saraga Sextet 47:11 - Lullaby - Jonathan Saraga Sextet 53:58 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 54:56 - Search for Truth - Jonathan Saraga Sextet 70:24 - Finish "

"Tune in to this month’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live featuring a live set by the Swiss trio VEIN, consisting of Michael Arbenz on piano, his twin brother Florian Arbenz on drums and Thomas Lähns on double bass. These three classically trained musician established an enviable reputation among jazz audiences for both stylistic diversity and technical accomplishment, blending the complexity of European classical chamber music with the thrills and energy of jazz improvisation at its most sophisticated. This episode features a set that was recorded at Museo Vincenzo Vela in Locarno, Switzerland on October 7th 2018, plus a track from their album “Symphonic BOP” by VEIN feat. Norrbotten Big Band. VEIN: Michael Arbenz (piano) Thomas Lähns (bass) Florian Arbenz (drums) All tracks composed by VEIN (“Boarding The Beat” & “Fast Lane” by Florian Arbenz, “Sheherazade” & “Bliss” by Michael Arbenz, “Eat The Rich” by Thomas Lähns) All tracks recorded live at Museo Vincenzo Vela in Locarno, Switzerland on October 7th 2018, except the Big Band version of “Boarding The Beat”. VEIN feat. Norrbotten Big Band - Boarding The Beat Album:"Symphonic BOP” Michael Arbenz (p), Thomas Lähns (b), Florian Arbenz (d, comp), Joakim Milder (cond), Bo Strandberg, Jacek Onuszkiewicz, Dan Johansson, Elin Andersson (tp, flh), Andrea Andreoli, Michal Tomaszczyk, Arvid Ingberg (tb), Björn Hängsel (btb), Håkan Broström (ss, as – soloist), Jan Thelin (as, cl, bcl, contrabass cl), Mats Garberg (ts, fl), Robert Nordmark (ts, cl), Per Moberg (bs,fl), Petter Olofsson (e-b) 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 03:06 - Boarding The Beat - VEIN 11:19 - Sheherazade - VEIN 18:34 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 20:28 - Fast Lane - VEIN 30:16 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 31:49 - Bliss - VEIN 40:45 - Eat The Rich - VEIN 43:25 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 44:35 - Boarding The Beat - VEIN, Norrbotten Big Band 59:33 - Finish "

"Time for The Jazz Hole Live with music by the wonderful NYC-based, African-infused jazz duo AfuriKo, comprised of the Japanese-French percussionist Akiko Horii and the Anglo-French pianist/keyboardist Jim Funnell. AfuriKo performed at Jazz a la Calle 2020 in Mercedes, Uruguay on January 12th and at Jazz At The Lescar in Sheffield, England on January 22nd. Their latest album Tao is available on www.afuriko.com. PERSONNEL: AfuriKo: Akiko Horii (conga, djembe, cajon, cymbals, small percussion) Jim Funnell (acoustic piano, Nord Stage piano, Microkorg keybass) Reference photo by Ray Xecu All tracks composed by AfuriKo (Akiko Horii and Jim Funnell) All tracks recorded live at Jazz a la Calle 2020 in Mercedes, Uruguay on January 12th 2020, except “Up in the Air” & “Sunnyside” recorded live at Jazz at The Lescar in Sheffield, England on January 22nd 2020 and “A Step in the Storm (studio version)” part of their most recent album Tao, which is available on the duo's website. 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:19 - A Step in the Storm - AfuriKo 06:10 - In B Town - AfuriKo 12:12 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 14:04 - Oleleko - AfuriKo 19:57 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 20:48 - Up in the Air - AfuriKo 26:56 - Sunnyside - AfuriKo 32:37 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 33:23 - A Step in the Storm (studio version) - AfuriKo 38:51 - Finish "

"Today’s live set on The Jazz Hole Live with Linus comes to us from New York City’s famous Rockwood Music Hall. The New York-based Thai pianist Kengchakaj held the release show of his debut album Lak Lan (Outside In Music) there in December 2019. Pianist Kengchakaj was joined by Sirintip (vocals, effects), Yuma Uesaka (tenor saxophone), Alfredo Colón (alto saxophone), Hugh Stuckey (guitar), Perrin Grace (bass) and Nolan Byrd (drums). Visit www.kengchakaj.info to purchase the studio album. KENGCHAKAJ: Kengchakaj (piano) Sirintip (vocals, effects) Yuma Uesaka (tenor saxophone) Alfredo Colón (alto saxophone) Hugh Stuckey (guitar) Perrin Grace (bass) Nolan Byrd (drums) Reference photo taken by Ake Ashira All tracks composed by Kengchakaj, except “Sheha” composed by Manas Pitisarn All tracks recorded live at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3 in New York, NY on December 21st 2019 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:32 - Hom Rong - Kengchakaj 06:52 - New Chapter - Kengchakaj 14:29 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 16:38 - Sneha - Kengchakaj 24:46 - 6849 - Kengchakaj 30:18 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 31:04 - Lom Huan - Kengchakaj 38:05 - Deceptible - Kengchakaj 43:58 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 44:59 - Lak Lan - Kengchakaj 54:22 - Finish "

"Check out the album release show by Stephanie Urquhart Quartet (featuring Mallory Chipman), recorded live at The Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, AB, Canada on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live with Linus. Her debut album “Concealment” engages the listener with beautiful melodies and compositions, telling Stephanie Urquhart’s story about developing depression and the healing and acceptance that followed. Stephanie Urquhart composed all of the music and plays the piano Stephanie Urquhart, supported by guitarist Peter Zawalski, bassist Josh McHan, drummer Joel Jeschke and on some tunes vocalist Mallory Chipman. You can purchase the studio album on www.stephanieurquhart.com. STEPHANIE URQUHART QUARTET (FEATURING MALLORY CHIPMAN): Stephanie Urquhart (piano) Peter Zawalski (guitar) Josh McHan (bass) Joel Jeschke (drums) + Mallory Chipman (vocals) All tracks composed by Stephanie Urquhart All tracks recorded live at The Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, AB, Canada on May 23rd 2019 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 02:26 - Precursor - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet, Mallory Chipman 09:30 - Paint Cans and Crayons - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet 15:33 - Squall - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet 21:17 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 22:33 - Announcement - Stephanie Urquhart 28:28 - Interlude - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet 29:30 - This Is Not A Question - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet 38:30 - Atlantic Vision - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet, Mallory Chipman 45:29 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 46:10 - Announcement - Stephanie Urquhart 50:32 - Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet, Mallory Chipman 60:36 - Treading Water - Stephanie Urquhart Quartet, Mallory Chipman 65:58 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 66:48 - Finish "

"Boston-based Israeli drummer and composer Dor Herskovits is featured on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole Live with Linus. Enjoy music by the Dor Herskovits Quartet (and Quintet) recorded live at The Lilypad in Cambridge, MA. Drummer Dor Herskovits is joined by tenor saxophonist Hery Paz, Pianist Isaac Wilson, bassist Max Ridley and on some of the tracks by guitarist Caio Afiune. All of today’s compositions are available in their studio version on Dor Herskovits’ debut album “Flying Elephants”, available on www.dorherskovits.com. DOR HERSKOVITS QUARTET: Dor Herskovits (drums) Hery Paz (tenor saxophone) Isaac Wilson (piano) Max Ridley (bass) + Caio Afiune (guitar) on DOR HERSKOVITS QUINTET tracks All tracks composed by Dor Herskovits All tracks recorded live at The Lilypad in Cambridge, MA on October 27th 2019, except “Bangin’” and “Water” on December 15th 2018 00:00 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 01:29 - Come To Light - Dor Herskovits Quartet 12:11 - New Fashioned - Dor Herskovits Quartet 19:59 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 21:52 - Flying Elephants - Dor Herskovits Quartet 26:49 - Scottish Fold - Dor Herskovits Quartet 36:15 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 37:08 - Bangin’ - Dor Herskovits Quintet 49:46 - The Jazz Hole Live with Linus 50:37 - Water - Dor Herskovits Quintet 58:29 - Finish "