In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Ken Laster

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 59m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion. No smooth jazz here!

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Recent Episodes

A New York City Groove

May 10, 2026 1h

In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on my recent trip to New York City, focusing on the jazz clubs and concerts I explored. We visited some of the iconic spots that have been standing the test…

Episode May 3 2026

May 03, 2026 59m

Lots of new music in this week's episode. But first we begin with some funky 80's fusion from Steps Ahead with great tenor work from Michael Brecker. Perhaps two of the greatest jazz artists…

Episode April 25 2026

Apr 26, 2026 1h

This is an eclectic set for sure! It features a vocal track, modern jazz, 70's fusion and a jazz suite with chamber orchestra. The latter is selections from the Zodiac Suite composed by Mary Lou…

Episode April 19 2026

Apr 19, 2026 59m

This episode was inspired by recent live performances to commemorate Miles/Coltrane centennial. These concerts featured some of modern jazz's finest artists including Emmet Cohen, Joe Lovano,…

Chick on the Side

Apr 12, 2026 59m

This podcast episode features Chick Corea as a sideman on other artists recordings. All except the final track are Corea compositions. His contributions to these albums are significant. These tunes…

Episode April 5 2026

Apr 05, 2026 58m

Highlights from this week's In The Groove include early fusion from Weather Report, lush vocals from San Diego's Steph Johnson and a set of Indian fusion from Shakti and Anoush Shankar to conclude…

Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2026

Mar 29, 2026 1h

Celebrating Baseballs Opening Day 2026 with this week's episode. Really the only track that relates to baseball is the first one by B3 organist Joey D. The balance of the show is music I have been…

Episode March 22 2026

Mar 22, 2026 1h

Classic jazz albums bookend new artists from both coasts. Plus there are some interesting covers of Metheny tunes from guitarist Peter Sprague and vocalist Leonard Patton. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~…

More New Jazz 2026

Mar 15, 2026 1h

More new music in this week's show. The first half are established artists with national/international touring bands. The second have are young jazz cats, some with a local following that are making…

Episode March 8 2026

Mar 08, 2026 59m

Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album The Elements. The other recording that deserves attention is the release of…

Episode March 1 2026

Mar 01, 2026 1h

Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and other iconic jazz artists in between. Enjoy this musically…

Episode Feb 22 2026

Feb 22, 2026 59m

An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60's and jazz rock fusion. Open your mind and enjoy the full breadth of what jazz music can…

Valentine Vibe

Feb 15, 2026 59m

This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with…

All New 2025-2026

Feb 08, 2026 59m

All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are…

Minneapolis Strong

Feb 01, 2026 59m

In this episode, we pay tribute to the spirit of Minneapolis as the city resists a heavy-handed federal ICE presence. We honor the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose lives were taken…

In Protest

Jan 25, 2026 59m

Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those. Recently there have been several jazz artists that have made a statement to this…

Episode January 18 2026

Jan 18, 2026 58m

At the center of this episode is music from alumni of the Jackie McLean Institute for Jazz, University of Hartford where this show is broadcast. Also music from jazz greats Rollins, Pepper and…

2025 Review Part 2

Jan 11, 2026 1h

We continue with a 2025 album release review. This week we are concentrating on recordings from local jazz scenes that I have a connection with, Hartford and San Diego. I also include Detroit after…

2025 In Review

Jan 04, 2026 58m

This show features some of my favorite releases in 2025. We also pay tribute to the jazz artists that passed during last year. Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The…

KL Replay 2025

Dec 28, 2025 59m

This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year. It is, perhaps a reflection of my current musical tastes that I…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond have?

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond has published 25 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Music, Music Commentary.

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In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 59m.

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