Not Your Usual Christmas CD: Geri Allen's A Child is Born
I’ve done the KCRW Christmas Day show that replaces Morning Becomes Eclectic (9-12 noon) for three years now. I enjoy doing it and making it a really eclectic Christmas music…
Today’s show features some lilting and blissful music that I’ve enjoyed over the years. Some of it is very quiet and uncompressed—perfect for meditation or relaxation.
Private Playlist: Pianist Paul Cornish unpacks 5 crucial records from boundary-stretching musicians
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” pianist Paul Cornish picks his most transcendent, challenging, and inspiring favorites, from Joni Mitchell to Jason Moran.
Private Playlist: Bedouine swoons to her favorite songs that evoke a mood
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Bedouine selects her favorite mood-setting songs, from the rootsy funk of Bobby Charles to the swoon-inducing Chet Baker.
I sometimes like to depart from thematic shows and just lay down a few eclectic tracks. So this week we’ll listen to some new albums and a couple of older…
Terri Lyne Carrington: The Mosaic Project: A Female Tour de Force
You wouldn’t know it from looking at the mosaic-style image of her face on the cover of this new Groove cd issued by Concord, but this is a musical tour…
This week we feature some new sides and reissues that I’m digging, starting with two big band albums with a Latin touch. First, Carlos Henriquez, bassist with the Jazz at…
Private Playlist: Art-pop chanteuse Gel Set shares perfect picks for hot parties and cool winters
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Gel Set selects her most satisfying sounds for hot dancefloors and cold winter nights, from Tangerine Dream to Machine Girl.
Private Playlist: Lionel Boy conjures a soundtrack for his island-bound adolescence
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Lionel Boy constructs an elegy for his island-bound adolescence through songs by Morphine, Paula Fuga, and Thao & The Get Down Stay Down.
Private Playlist: The Growth Eternal drops into his favorite musical landscapes and environments
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” The Growth Eternal selects a cinematic assortment of songs which evoke landscapes and environments, from Steve Reich to Esperanza Spalding.
Private Playlist: Wallice extols the virtues of teenage mixtapes and moody sleepover soundtracks
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Wallice recalls her favorite song on a teenage mixtape, spooking a sleepover with Radiohead, and coming around to Lana Del Rey.