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INDEPENDENCE

July 1, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

Independence is an interesting concept right about now, don’t you think? Most of us are yearning for more than a day too – we like our freedoms and chafe at any idea of losing the liberty to go to a beach or a bar, to open our business for patrons or to visit our parents. This year Independence Day will be smaller and quieter. Fair enough. I might not make the fancy berry cheesecake for friends but a BBQ is still within reason, and I’ll go to the beach before they close for the weekend. Good enough!

Independence, and the feeling of freedom, always comes to me through creative pursuits. Whether it’s cooking, sewing, gardening, composing and playing the piano or listening to music, that is precious time away from earthly issues. Art, in all its forms, is a gift to our spirit – a lift from the ordinariness of life. So sing a song, write a poem, paint a picture, listen to Miles Davis, dance at dusk, or simply play your instrument and enjoy the freedom and fun this holiday weekend – and always.

Lisa

Summer 🌞 Reading & Viewing

June 23, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, reading, summer

I love to read, and always indulge this pleasure in the summer. These days I only read biographies – mainly on musicians – because their lives can be more fascinating than any fiction! I think it’s really cool to interact with what you are reading in more than one way: when I read the excellent 700 page biography last spring on Frederyck Chopin by Alan Walker, I also played on the piano his entire collection of compositions – 900 notated sheets of music understanding more about his life and creativity as I did.

If you read “The Making of ‘Kind of Blue’” by Eric Nisenson or really any book about Miles, you can listen to the Miles Davis best-selling jazz album of course, but then watch the excellent The Birth of Cool documentary to understand the era, the man and his music even more. Other great book/movie combinations are the biography of Cole Porter by Charles Schwartz and the movie De Lovely; The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius by Bill Milkowski and the recent movie Jaco: The Film are perfect. The biography of pianist Bud Powell by his friend Francis Paudras called Dance of the Infidels inspired the movie ‘Round Midnight. Going back a few years, one of my favorite books, The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman was made into a multi award winning movie by the same name. When you read about these great artists and then see their performances and photos or to see them portrayed by actors well, (like in the Miles Davis movie), it adds depth and interest.

Of course any of the recent documentaries on living musicians and producers make fun combinations too – I loved the book on Clive Davis as well as the documentary that showed live footage from the Monterey Jazz Festival along with the amazing performance by Janis Joplin – you might have seen that too? The Quincy Jones book Q was riveting as I’m sure the movie on the life of my friend will be too. I saw the terrific documentary produced by another friend, Stephen Badger, Muscle Shoals after finishing the book My Cross to Bear on Gregg Allman’s life. That movie has a LOT of American music history beautifully shot along the Tennessee River and includes interviews with the many musicians including the Rolling Stones and The Allman Brothers.

Reading about jazz or other music in America is about our collective history and sometimes reading about the experiences of other musicians can help me in unexpected ways – Chopin lived through the cholera epidemic in Paris while suffering from tuberculosis for example. If he can survive a plague and continue to compose masterfully, I think the rest of us can keep at it don’t you?

What are my favorite books to recommend? (Yes there’s more!) I made a list on my website, because I love these books so much (recommended books link here) as well as my favorite pianists on that page too. Enjoy your Summer!

Enjoy!

Lisa

A standing ovation with Luques Curtis, JD Allen, and Rudy Royston.

D I V E R S I T Y

June 22, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

Carnegie Hall, Diversity, J.D. Allen, Lisa Hilton, Luques Curtis, Rudy Royston

The history of jazz, born in America’s south, is also the history of race in our country, and the talented and determined individuals that contributed to our culture. Trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk were both attacked by police on different occasions, but unfortunately, I’m sure there were others too.

Pianist, composer, and band leader, Duke Ellington, was famous for having his own train to take his band on tour, but it was a necessity so that they had a place to eat and to stay since many hotels/restaurants were for white people only.

Yet Miles, Monk and Ellington still continue to be some of the greatest and most revered artists in the history of our country – Duke Ellington was even commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II to compose specifically for her, a lovely piece he entitled The Queen’s Suite.

Our jazz legends have enriched our culture and continue to inspire today. We are all familiar with their names: Miles, Monk and Ellington we easily recognize, but so are “Count” Basie, Nat “King” Cole, Louis “Pops” Armstrong, John Coltrane, Art Tatum, Charlie “Bird” Parker and Billie “Lady Day” Holiday: all household names today after fifty years or more. Their talents, as well as many others, have contributed not only to jazz worldwide, but to the culture and history of America.

These composers, performers and musicians create pride in our country’s cultural contributions in music, and are proof that Black lives have contributed and mattered throughout the history of America. Who are tomorrow’s legends? Hah, that’s a tricky one, right?

Since my first band, I have always reached out to today’s jazz luminaries to record and tour with, and I’ve been lucky they’ve joined me. I’ve always looked for great musicians from a variety of backgrounds because diversity of ideas naturally stimulates creativity. So today I’d like to share these modern day leaders – some of the most talented musicians and composers today – there are a lot of great memories we have shared over the years!

Thanks for letting me share some of my favorite musicians!

– Lisa

“Chalkboard Destiny” Reviews

June 12, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

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#1 Amazon New Release – Cool Jazz
#2 ZMR International Radio/Streaming Chart
#11 Jazz Week Jazz Chart
#52 Spanish iTunes Chart
#73 iTunes Portugal Chart for ‘Café au Mojo’

“WOW! Hilton has an absolutely unique and beautiful sound and regardless of the tempo, she has an irresistible momentum and brilliant phrasing. Chalkboard Destiny is one of the top ten jazz albums I have ever heard…just the unvarnished truth.” KVNF Radio

“Hilton remains firmly rooted in modernist technique, mastering each tune with elegance and edginess….This is a strong quartet; each musician showcases his or her own creative energy and when they come together, nothing but virtuoso madness results….Hilton has a knack for writing original compositions that expand the traditional pianist spectrum.” Jazz Times

“Chalkboard Destiny and the quartet Hilton calls her own—drummer Rudy Royston, bassist Luques Curtis and JD Allen on tenor sax—create a vibe which is really hard to turn away from. Just press play anywhere on the disc and you won’t be disappointed in any way. Just the opposite, to be exact. For there is a richness to the sound of four people playing music meant to capture your attention, as Hilton’s intrigue makes her compositions more malleable than ever, opening time and space for her and her cohorts to re-imagine and define. “Chalkboard Destiny,” “Temporary Lullaby,” and the elastic emotionality of Joni Mitchell‘s “Blue Boy” are the heart and soul of the disc, and what any listener of this grand language comes to the music for. The quiet depth achieved on “Temporary Lullaby” simply has to be heard, not spoken or written about. The quartet’s expansive rendering of the fifty-year-old “Blue Boy” only proves that we share the same heart here, then, now, and forever. Hilton packs a lot into small spaces…a recording that is simply one of the best of the year.” All About Jazz/ Mike Jurkovich

“My favorite album we’ve worked on – there’s a lot of great music!” Al Schmitt 23 time Grammy Award winning engineer/producer

“Hilton’s phrasing and upbeat tempo creates an energy and vibrancy that defies category.” AAJ

“It’s fantastic – I love every track! The presentation and musical style and production is wonderful and an absolute pleasure to listen to.” Pete Hammond/2MAXFM/ Australia

“Hilton music is full of West Coast cool energy and her recordings have subtle historical references from a wide variety of genres and eras, sounding distinctly twenty-first century and uniquely of her own style.” NeonJazz

“Lisa Hilton has good taste. She knows where she’s going and gets there… and her attack is confident… and her approach to the keyboard is extremely balanced.” NYC Jazz Record

“It’s like a magic carpet ride. Great variety, dynamic recorded range, and swings in many directions.” Captain Christopher/WHYR Radio

“Deeply rhythmic and bluesy…” Downbeat Magazine

“Excellence as always from Ms. Hilton.” KZFR/CA

“Jazz at it’s best.” World Jam Radio – London, UK

“This is the atmosphere we must have tonight…the place is filled with Hip to the ceiling. Nine sly, simmering originals by Hilton and a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Blue Boy.” Milo Miles/Miles To Go

“I was not familiar with Lisa Hilton’s music. I was expecting to hear a style similar to Diana Krall’s. Surprise! Hilton has her own unique style but just as captivating and expressive.” KDSU Radio

“A quartet with lyrical power and communicative dynamism. A dream rhythm section for this siren of white and black ivories…. note after note the seductive power of the album transports us…an album to recommend urgently.” Côte Sud 90.3 FM/Paris, France

“I’m so glad to meet this newest release.” JazzHeart Radio Seoul, South Korea

“Lisa Hilton is always a pleasure: her piano is magic!” Radio Arc-en-Ciel 103.4 FM /France

“Stellar line-up of musicians.” News Break

“Solid throughout.” Midwest Record

“Albums like “Chalkboard Destiny” scream for attention and praise. The group is strong, assured, creative and fresher than most of what is being passed around these days as modern jazz. Few artists have a personal and yet accessible sound these days. Hilton gets put in the top rung on this one.” George Harris/JazzWeekly

“Brilliant!” ArtSound FM/Australia

“This is straight-ahead, eminently listenable jazz, played with both energy and finesse, showcasing Hilton’s compositional strengths… It’s a beautiful listen.” Elmore Magazine

“A new jazz classic! Virtuoso playing with such smoothness and soul! Love it!” KFAI/MN

“A talented American female pianist, Lisa Hilton’s piano passionately sings phrases with the tension of Allen’s deep tone that emits a radiance that is intertwined!” Vento Azul/Japan

“An intimate and solid piano, with harmonies that seduce and captivate; Lisa Hilton has authentic and continuous musical creative passion.” Actual Jazz/Uruguay

“…Along with her all – star trio.. “Chalkboard Destiny” presents a defining bold sound….among the best of Lisa Hilton’s great music…. .Sounds of Timeless Jazz

“Known for her expressive technique at the piano..” Exclusive Magazine

“Great sound!” BBC Global Radio 1 & Energy FM/UK

“One of my jazz favorite pianists: I love all her albums. Highly recommended” FM Urquiza/ Argentina

“Another great album from Lisa.” Bob Osborne/ World of Jazz Podcast

“Hilton continues to impress with every new composition she records. Amazing!” Jazz Zone/Canada

“What our PACIFIC JAZZ station needed: great NEW music for the New Year.” Aloha Joe/PACJAZ

“A modern classic that’s reminiscent of some of the best of the Golden Age of Jazz”. Talking2Musicians | Music Interviews: Blues, Jazz & Beyond”

“beautiful” Lubeck FM/Germany

“Just the thing for our night time jazz slot.” Geoff FM/France

“A new jazz classic! Virtuoso playing with such smoothness & soul! Love it!” KFAI/MN

“Jazz at it’s best.” World Jam Radio/UK

“Very creative. Great ensemble playing. An excellent effort.” WECI Radio/IN

“Hilton has great fluidity in her style of playing. It’s a clear story she tells on those piano keys and most enjoyable.” CFBX Radio/Canada

“Top rate jazz artist”. KTRU Rice University Radio/TX

“Lisa Hilton is both a robust and inventive composer and player, and the quartet is a cohesive and dynamic unit. Great stuff happening here…” WOJB Radio/WI

“Lisa Hilton’s Chalkboard Destiny is a high-energy album. There are many excellent tracks for the listener to become immersed.” 2 BACR Radio/Australia

“Jazz at it best” World Jam Radio/UK

“SUPER!” Locos Por El Jazz Radio/Dominican Republic

“As expected, a fantastic new album from Lisa Hilton! /Radio Z/Germany

“Another great work from one of my favorite pianists.” JazzInMagazine/Pureto Rico

“Our Jazz radio network of stations absolutely love Lisa Hilton and her talent for creating beautiful music!” The Music Korner/PA

“COOL!” Radio MUZKOM/Russia

“Brilliant” Bondi FM/NSW, Australia

“Hilton has great fluidity in her style of playing. It’s a clear story she tells on those piano keys and most enjoyable.” CFBX 92.5 FM/ Jazz On The Rocks Radio Show /Canada

“Hilton has conjured up a modern classic that’s reminiscent of some of the best of the Golden Age of jazz.” Talking2Musicians | Music Interviews: Blues, Jazz & Beyond”

“Lisa Hilton is both a robust and inventive composer and player, and the quartet is a cohesive and dynamic unit. Great stuff happening here…” WOJB FM/WI

“Deep, smooth and lyrical.” The Magazine/Athens, Greece

“Whether up-tempo, bluesy, or romantic, Hilton’s utmost command of nuance and artistic virtuosity carries the day with ease.” Retailing Insights

Creativity…

May 19, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

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People are always curious where creativity comes from, but I see it as a form of play and exploration – we see that naturally in children, right? Their days are filled with continual exploration and trying new things because their world is all new to them. I see creativity in everything we do- from business, to science to making dinner: creativity is how we solve things – how we navigate our lives and solve the challenges that come up along the way. We’ve all had to be creative this year in so many ways – how to teach classes, see friends, work and have a mother’s day while social distancing – we’ve had to find new solutions for a new era.

So when people tell me they are ‘not creative,’ perhaps they are just not acknowledging their own everyday creativity. We all can nurture creative ideas if we allow time in our lives to explore and try new things. Artists have learned to set aside the time and conditions that work best for them and have nurtured their skill set so ideas come more easily. I often find nature prompts new ideas and solutions, so I always spend time outdoors. The inspiration for the video Waterfall, (below), came from hiking in the Colorado Rockies.

I love the time I set aside for being creative all-day-long, and affectionately call it my Composing Season. This time of year people are normally talking about where they will go for a vacay, but every year I go to my favorite spot – yep – my piano – in my little breakfast nook studio. A piano, a computer to notate, and long hours are just my idea for a sunny day! So this year we have Stay At Home orders – no problem – that’s perfect for creative time! When I work at the piano I always surround myself with music from my heroes – this year I’m looking at American jazz composers Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Horace Silver, and Cole Porter as well as the Brazilian pianist/composer Antonio Carlos Jobim. How would these greats solve a musical problem?

So I play, I explore, I get a bit lost, (metaphorically), I run through a bit of paper and quite a few hours, and I compose. Spring and summer days – with their warm weather and longer daylight hours are ripe for inspiration. Where will I end up? I never really know: being open to any and all ideas nudges even more directions, so I avoid placing too many demands or parameters. I start, and at some point I finish, but all that time in between is filled with pure exploration and just plain fun. How will this incredible and historic time we are living through be reflected in these new compositions? Hopefully the recording studios will be open this summer so we can record the new music to share with you later this year, but we’ll have to see what happens this summer, so stay tuned….

Hoping you are well and wishing you a really nice spring,

Lisa

Add Some Music To Your Life

May 4, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

Playlists

Hello and Happy May!

We are all hoping May will be better, right? For most of us, there is hope that by the end of the month things should be improved and that’s definitely a happy thought!

I’m a big fan of radio, but I also think it’s good is to listen to music anywhere it works for you, and the last few weeks we’ve had to adjust how we do almost everything. With that in mind, and with the firm belief that we need music more than ever, I created four new playlists I want to share with you: Caffeinated Jazz, (already a hit with almost 15,000+ views in a week), Sunshine Jazz – for those whole like their jazz upbeat and sunny, and Sunset Jazz – for winding down the day, dinner parties or cozy time.

These three curated playlists highlight my favorite compositions for different moods. Curated playlists like these are similar to having a radio host choose the music so you are guided to the best tracks. I also created a playlist with some of my favorite Classic Jazz tracks of all times – oh that one was so much fun to put together! Absolutely the best are Bill Evan’s When I Fall In Love, and Chet Baker playing Almost Blue. These are incredible tracks and mesmerizing artists. I hope you’ll love them as much as I do.

These new playlists: Caffeinated Jazz, Sunshine Jazz, Sunset Jazz and Classic Jazz can be listened to on YouTube, Spotify and Soundcloud below. Enjoy!

– Lisa

Choose A Playlist

Some of My Favorite Albums Featured on My Classic Jazz Playlist

I’m Thinking of You…

April 16, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

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Hello – wishing you good health and peace today,

It’s a bit tricky connecting with everyone right now, isn’t it? We want to say “Happy Easter/Passover/Spring” yet that word “happy” might be a bit optimistic for this week. I have been thinking of you – of course we all have been thinking of everybody: from medical workers, to grocery store staff, to friends, and family of course.

I think of musicians and artists everywhere and the theaters and services that support and present their talents. I’ve been thinking of my sister, a college teacher – like teachers everywhere – adjusting to teaching online while rearranging course work and navigating new software. I’ve been thinking of the new little babies too – that must be kept safe so they don’t even get to meet their grandparents in person.

I send my greetings here to everyone because we are all thinking of everyone around the world right now. This Sunday, like many, I won’t be able to gather with family, but through FaceTime I’ll share brunch in the morning, and Zoom in the evening with family members throughout California and in Italy. As always, I walked in nature this morning enjoying the beauty that always surrounds us.

Despite the current turmoil we are experiencing, I continue to compose. Spring has always been a great time for creativity to germinate – first as little ideas, (or as I like to call them, embryos), and then I begin to shape them as I’m doing now, into full compositions. It’s similar to the flowers that bud and then bloom or the little starts of my lettuce and squash seeds – the compositions start very small then quickly take shape as I nurture them.

While I’m looking for solutions for my composition, I often play on my piano music of the great composers I admire – this week Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Bill Evans, Cole Porter, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Paul Simon too. So many great songs between them! I always seem to have lots of ideas, but I am never sure what the final product will be – it is always a surprise and a part of the mystery and joy of creation.

Enjoy your day, and know that I am thinking of you, and hoping that our our lives will all be blossoming again soon.

– Lisa

Thank You For Your Support!

April 4, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

Blog

Hello from my breakfast nook studio,

I’m sitting right now next to my beloved piano, (which I plan to play as soon as I’m done writing), and next to a window that I can hear the construction going on next door. It’s a small space but I’m surrounded by books, music books, pictures of my jazz heroes and mementos.

It’s hard to know what to say these days during our “locked down” life while the brave and dedicated medical workers/scientists/pharmacists are out fighting to save the world. We are more thankful to have health and a place we call home than ever, and we feel extreme compassion for those fighting to survive, as well as those that are dedicated to keeping the world going – from health care workers to delivery persons. Although it’s not considered a top priority or even an “essential business”, I also want to thank all the many people in the world who work to transport music to our lives. The Hosts, DJs, Playlist Programmers, as well as all the streaming or video services – Ok, thank you too Alexa! I think we all have looked to music to brighten our lives lately, and being able to access our favorite radio show or service goes a long way right now.

In 2000, for my third album, I decided to send the CD out to jazz radio in the US, and call the stations myself to ask them to play it. (I still remember WAER in NY was the first jazz station to play the album). These days our albums are played around the world by hundreds of stations and services and appear near the top of radio charts, but that support is something I never take for granted. Sharing our music with the world is pretty cool in my book! Thank you for all the support for all these years all over the world. (Our album Chalkboard Destiny, hit #11 on the JazzWeek Chart, #2 for the ZMR chart and #1Amazon New Releases/cool jazz).

Now that my tour has ended (prematurely), I’m officially in my Composing Season now. Every year as my tour finishes up, my creative juices start flowing, erupting, spilling over – you name it. I’ve already written a bunch of little song “embryos” and now I will develop them into the next album. It’s hard to believe I have been doing this for years now, and been able to share the music around the world. Last year I named the new album Chalkboard Destiny to convey that during this time of extreme change, we can revise and create a new future very quickly. Imagine my surprise to see the kind of world upheaval that is occurring just a few short months after the album was released! (Maybe the next album should be called Happy Days Are Here Again – of course we hope that will also be true!)

Wishing you health & peace of mind during our Shelter In Place phase.

Lisa

You Might Feel Better If You Were Practicing Right Now!

March 18, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

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Huh? Uh… yeah… that’s what I said, and what I believe: on most days, and especially during a stressful week (yes we all had one) playing your instrument is a R E L I E F. It’s really a gift to yourself to take the time to think about something else – anything other than what is actually happening in your life.

Playing an instrument takes focus, allowing you to switch off those pesky emotions that come along with turbulent times, an overburdened schedule, or say a Chutes & Ladders kinda world. Pull out some old tunes – the ones your mom or grandfather used to play – who cares what it is, just get out some music that mildly interests you and have a go at it.

Or play the most beloved pieces in the world – that’s always a lovely time playing masterful compositions, or jazz favorites are reliably fun, too. Especially if you, or someone, can sing along. If you’re like me, I actually like to sight read the most difficult pieces ever written – that’s fun for me and there’s no room in your brain for fears when you’re caught up in Beethoven’s classics!

You name it: movie themes, love songs, Disney tunes, lullabies, and nursery rhymes! Rock guitar, video game themes, pop, EDM, holiday tunes, Motown, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Green Day, Lady Gaga! Let’s face it – Stevie Wonder is always a winner!

It’s relaxing and FUN to take your mind off of whatever else is going on in the world, it really is. Just start, and see where it takes you and leave your judgements and perfectionism behind, because that never feels good, right? If you’re really on a roll, maybe finish off with some scales if you feel like it. You’ll be surprised at what a nice time you can have – just you and your instrument. I don’t know what else in the world can uplift the spirit better than music, and creating your own, in your own way – whatever level that is – is really cool.

– Lisa

I’ve never seen a better example of music lifting spirits in these tough times. Italians come together to sing to each other from their balconies.

We Had A Great Time!

March 10, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

Blog, Category 1, Lisa Hilton, piano, Radio Jazz Charts

Hello, hello!

As you can see we had a great time this weekend performing in San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Los Angeles. It was great playing with Luques Curtis, JD Allen and Rudy Royston again – the music from Chalkboard Destiny really comes “alive” in a performance. As usual, JD was his volcanic self – he really is a master isn’t he? Rudy is Mr. Detail – captivating an audience with a single tap on his drum. And Luques is everything you would want in a bassist! Wonderful audiences too!

We want to thank everyone for the support for Chalkboard Destiny – hope I’m not forgetting anyone??
ACTUAL JAZZ/Uruguay, ACTUEL JAZZ/Canada, ACUSTICA GLOBAL /Argentina, ARTSOUND/Australia, BBC GLOBAL RADIO 1/UK, BBC RADIO GLOUCESTER/UK, BBS RADIO LAFAYETTE/CA, CAIRNS FM/PLANET JAZZ/Australia, CFBX/Canada, CHLY/Canada, CIBL, CILU/Canada, CIWS/Canada, CJUM/Canada, CKIA/Canada, CKSJ/Canada, COTE SUD 90.3FM/France, COULEURS JAZZ RADIO/France, FMR RADIO/France, FRESH 104.8/New Zealand, GAIA PRIME RADIO/MA, GEOFF FM/France, HPPR/HI, JAZZ FROM GALLERY 41, JAZZ HEART RADIO/S.Korea, JAZZ RADIO DC, JAZZ 24/7/MA, JAZZ ZONE/Canada, KKRW/CA, JOLT CAST PODCAST, JUST JAZZ/Australia, K107 KIRKCALDY COMMUNITY RADIO/JAZZ LOUNGE/Scotland, KANU/KANH/KANV/KS, KBEM/MN, KBOO/OR, KCCK/IA, KCSB/CA, KCSM/CA, KDSU/ND, KDTN/SDC DIGITAL/CA, KEDM/CA, KEWU/WA, KFAI/MN, KIOS/NE, KKUP/CA, KLASSIK RADIO/Germany, KMNO/HI, KMUW/Night Train/KS, KNOM/AK, KPBX/WA, KPFT/TX, KRSC/KY, KRTU/TX, KSCR/CA, KSDS/CA, KTEP/TX, KUBU/CA, KUNM/NM, KUSD/SD, KUVO/KVJZ/CO, KVNF/CO, KVSF/CA, KYGT/CO, GUIDO’S LOUNGE/Netherlands, KZFR/CA, L’AUTRE RADIO/France, LOCOS POR EL JAZZ RADIO /Dominican Republic, Lubeck FM/Germany, MAX FM/Canada, MGZC “B Side Gourmet”/NC, MUSIC BOX RADIO/Belgium, MUSIK REDACTEUR/Germany, OUTSIGHT RADIO, PACJAZ/HI, RADIO 90FM/Netherlands, RADIO ARC EN CIEL/France, RADIO ART/Greece, RADIO BOSSA JAZZ/Brazil, RADIO DOMELDO/Romania, RADIO KANSAS/KS, RADIO 90FM/Netherlands, RADOP LOTTE/Germany, RADIO MOVIMENTO/Portugal, RADIO PALAFRUGELL/Spain, RADIO MUZKOM/Russia, RADIO RICK ALL THAT’S JAZZ/Netherlands, RADIO TUNES/FL, RADIO VIDEO/Ireland, RADIO Z/Germany, SOLAR RADIO/UK, SOUL POWER RADIO/UK, SOUND FUSION RADIO/UK, SUNMUSIC.NET, SUN-NET That Jazz with Tessil Collins/MA, STINGRAY/Canada, SWISS GROOVE RADIO/Switzerland, TAINT RADIO/NC, THE GLOBAL VOICE/WQNA/Canada, THE NETWORK RADIO/online, UBUNTU FM/ S. Africa, URBAN JAZZ RADIO/UK, URQUIZA FM/Argentina, VILLA BOTTA RADIO/Belgium, VOICE OF AMERICA/NWDVR/NJ, WCSF/IL, WECI/IN, WESM/IN, WESS/PZ, WFDU/NJ, WFIT/NY, WFIU/IN, WFSU/FL, WFWM/MD, WGMC/NY, WGVU/MI, WHPC/NY, WHRV/VA, WICR/IN, WJKR/OH, WJSU/MS, WKNH/NH, WLNZ/MI, WMBH/ME, WMNF/COLORS OF JAZZ/FL, WMPG/ME, WMUA/MA, WMUH/ME, WNMC/MI, WNMU/MI, WNTI/NJ, WPKBWO. WORLD JAM RADIO/UK, WORLD OF JAZZ PODCAST, WOWD/MD, WPRB/KVMR/MA, WRIR/VA,WRPI/NY, WRTI/PA, WSSB/SC, WUCF/FL, WUMR/TN, WUSF/WUSR/FL, WUWF/FL, WWSP/WI, WWUH/CT, WXNZ/ME, WXOJ/WMCB/MA, WXUT/WXTS The H Factor Jazz/OH, ZMR/LA, 2 BACR/Australia, 3MBR/Australia

Take care and enjoy your week!
Lisa

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