Dave Anthony presents a monthly roundup of local jazz and first up this month is a 2018 album recorded here at Wizard Tone from saxophonist Tom Noonan with a collection of Adelaide’s finest, now resident guitarist Carl Orr there who visited back here at COMA in October 2017 and left us with this excellent number called “Unstoppable”, the “minnie little big band” is the invention of two Adelaide Elder Conservatorium graduates, siblings Ciara Ferguson and Jasmine Hall with an Ep of original tunes and arrangements…and more too… and – you can hear the show later – on the net, go to https://5mbs.com/listen-on-demand/ “Jazz in the Spotlight” or download the app – https://communityradio.plus/ and go to “In The Spotlight”

For our second of 3 New in Jazz programs for September, we have a cool and diverse lineup and we kick things off with saxophonist Joshua Redman and guitarist to many Cory Weeds from their 2025 week long residency at New York’s Blue Note with a funky and lively number, Organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Bill Stewart reconvene their celebrated trio on “RHOMBUS”, marking 35 years of history together exploring bold repertoire with works by many of the famous but we’ve chosen a funky number by Bernstein, Italian trumpeter Paolo Fresu continues his journey into the spirit of Miles Davis with a live performance here leading his 8 piece outfit from “Kind of Lives” with a warm and respectful take on “My Funny Valentine” …. and heaps more… Join Dave Anthony at 6 or you can hear it again on 5mbs.com “Listen on Demand” https://5mbs.com/listen-on-demand/ go to– to “New in Jazz” or “Jazz Encounters”, or go to “Catch Up” on the Community Radio Plus app https://communityradio.plus/ where you’ll find it under “Jazz Encounters”.