Tom Schnabel features the latest and best in jazz and international music, with an emphasis on new Brazilian, European, African, and Tropical Latin music.
All Episodes
Remembering Nancy Wilson
ArtsNancy Wilson, one of my favorite singers of all time, passed away December 13, 2018 at the age of 81. She was a song stylist like few others.
New Music Gems
MusicThis week Rhythm Planet showcases new albums from violinist Ray Chen, jazz from Geoffrey Keezer and John Coltrane, Haitian rara from RAM, Colombian vallenato from Very Be Careful, and…
Oscar Hernández and His Spanish Harlem Orchestra
MusicThis week Tom speaks with Oscar Hernández, veteran pianist and arranger of Rubén Blades's Seis Del Solar and leader of the Grammy award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra.
World Music Potpourri
MusicMusic from Angelique Kidjo covering Talking Heads, Eddie Daniels’ tribute to Egberto Gismonti, Algerian chaabi music from Koun Tara, a soccer song for Senegal by Sam Mangwana, and…
June Jukebox
MusicThis week Rhythm Planet showcases new music from Cyrille Aimée, Grant Green, Eddie Daniels, and an oldie from the Dar es Salaam Jazz Band.
Music from the Four Corners of Africa
MusicRhythm Planet goes on a musical safari through Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco and Algeria.
New Releases Potpourri
MusicNew Brazilian, African, and jazz music from Diana Purim, Sean Khan, Fatoumata Diawara, Adi Meyerson, and others.
Music to Dream By
MusicTimeless music from John Coltrane, Sarah Vaughan and Quincy Jones, Aida Garifullina, Vladimir Horowitz, Anouar Brahem, and others.
More from KCRW
Music For Your Weekend feat. Tyler, the Creator, Men I Trust, Primrose Forever Sanctuary, and JAMESDAVIS
Best New MusicAaron Byrd curates fresh tracks by Men I Trust, Tyler, the Creator and other that should accompany your Memorial Day Weekend.
Lost Notes: Unpacking John Fahey's artistic and murky legacy
MusicOn this week's excellent episode of Lost Notes, KCRW Producer Carla Green explores the intriguing and occasionally cruel realm of artistic genius.
The Cinematic Orchestra's performance sounds both timeless and futuristic
Live PerformancesAfter a 12-year hiatus, several trans-continental moves, and various literally cinematic projects, the founders of The Cinematic Orchestra performed new music live for KCRW.
