Straight No Chaser Jazz Show speaks with performer/ artistic advisor Brian Landrus about the lineups of the 1st 92Y Soul Jazz Festival in NYC, the importance of soul jazz, both historically and today, and the fun of performing at the venerable 92Y, which hosts the “Jazz in July” series under the auspices of Bill Charlap every summer Podcast 414 features our conversation along with musical selections from the weekend performers including:

DJ Logic - "Simmer Slow" from The Zen of Logic.

Joey DeFrancesco – “After You've Gone “ from One For Rudy.

Esperanza Spalding – “Winter Sun" recorded Live in A&R Studios.

Brian Landrus Kaleidoscope – “Don’t Close Your Eyes” and "Someday" from Mirage.






The 92Y in Manhattan has announced its first Soul Jazz Festival on Friday March 14th and Saturday march 15th. These two nights of modern music with a deep foundation in groove and melody begins with a memorable triple header on Friday, featuring DJ Logic & Friends, followed by the Brian Landrus Kaleidoscope. A Joey DeFrancesco All-Star Band closes the evening’s festivities. While not all musicians were set at press time, among the top players set to appear in these groups are Brian Lynch (trumpet), George Garzone (tenor sax), Nir Felder(guitar), Billy Hart (drums), Lonnie Plaxico (bass) and James Hurt (keyboards).

Saturday night is an evening of music presented by Esperanza Spalding, entitled “New Songs” and featuring band that will include Ms. Spalding (bass/vocals), Nadia Washington (guitar/vocals), Corey King (trombone/vocals),Ray Angry (keyboards) and the always exciting Karreim Riggins (drums).

On April 26 KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic Radio welcomes Grammy Award-winning bassist, singer and composer Esperanza Spalding for a 30 minute in-studio concert of songs from her 2012 album "Radio Music Society". Absorb the deep musical vibes and emotion of traditional Jazz as she joins her band for performances of "Smile Like That," "Wave Suspicions" "Black Gold", "Crowned & Kissed" and "Radio Song".