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RoCM Playlist: 7 Oct 2023

Bybryan 07 October 202306 October 2023

The RoCM is officially on the KCSB-FM schedule for Fall 2023 at 4pm – same jazz time, same jazz channel – although the re-air at Wed at 12am is no longer happening. That was only temporary anyway – so it’s good that they are moving things around. Anyway, three birthdays to celebrate this week –…

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RoCM Playlist: 30 Sept 2023

Bybryan 30 September 202330 September 2023

So we end September with a two song dedication to the bass stylings of Sirone – a founding member of The Revolutionary Ensemble but he is also one of those bassists that tends to turn up on a lot of albums. We are also featuring some new music from the late, great jaimie branch, whose…

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Technical Glitch on 23 Sept 2023

Bybryan 27 September 202327 September 2023

So unfortunately, there was a technical issue last Saturday and the show ended up airing a hour earlier (or so) than normally scheduled – so if you would like to hear the show in its entirety, you have two options: These things happen occasionally. Anyway – see you (hopefully) this Saturday with a new show!

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RoCM HBD John Coltrane Playlist: 23 Sept 2023

Bybryan 23 September 202316 January 2024

So on September 23, 1926, one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century was born – John Coltrane. And since it is the rare occasion that the birthday of this former Long Island resident and unmatched jazz genius falls on a Saturday, we are spending this show celebrating his legacy by focusing on the…

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RoCM Playlist: 16 Sept 2023

Bybryan 16 September 202315 September 2023

On a happy note, we have a few birthdays to celebrate this week – B.B. King, Hamiet Bluiett, Joseph Jarman, and Oliver Lake. On a sadder note, we have to say goodbye to Charles Gayle and Richard Davis. Here’s the playlist. Don’t forget that you can listen online at KCSB-FM’s website, the show is also…

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RIP Richard Davis (1930 – 2023)

Bybryan 12 September 202313 September 2023

Sad news as bassist Richard Davis passed away on September 6th – closing the book on a career in music that began when he appeared on an album by Don Shirley in 1955. I was first introduced to his work on an absolutely stellar and quite underrated album called Dealin’ (1973) in which he teamed…

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RoCM Playlist: 09 Sept 2023

Bybryan 09 September 202309 September 2023

Not a lot of commentary this week – just some great tunes. Keeping it simple for this show. Here’s the playlist. Don’t forget that you can listen online at KCSB-FM’s website, the show is also re-aired on KCSB-FM on Wednesdays at midnight, and there is an online archive available for two weeks after the show…

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RoCM Playlist: 2 Sept 2023

Bybryan 02 September 202301 September 2023

I hope everyone is having a great Labour Day Weekend as we unofficially put a close on the Summer 2023. Personally, I am happy to see it go, but alas, I know I might be alone in the sentiment. Hopefully, the fall is a bit more cheery. Here’s the playlist for this week. Don’t forget…

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RoCM Playlist (Reair): 19 Aug 2023

Bybryan 19 August 202326 August 2023

So some unfortunate events have occurred this week that have prevented me from getting out a new show – so I am re-airing last week’s show. I am hoping to get back into a regular schedule this next week. Apologies folks – all I can say is that it is not without good reason, some…

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RoCM Playlist: 12 July 2023

Bybryan 12 August 202312 August 2023

We are back this week with a brand new show – also celebrating the birthdays of Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Aug 7th) and Abbey Lincoln (Aug 6th). Some RoCM news – for the rest of the summer, the show will also be re-aired on Wednesdays at midnight – so you now have two chances to catch…