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Gerry Gibbs, Billy Test & John Armato

By Joe Dimino | Neon Jazz
November 28, 2021
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From a musician whose album is making waves, we kick of this episode with Kansas City drummer John Armato and a track from his 2021 release The Drummer Loves Ballads. From there, it's Brother Malcom via Christian McBride from his album Relief, Gerry Gibbs and a song from his Songs From My Father (with Chick Corea). We spin other artists with new releases including Billy Test, Alex Norris, Joel Frahm and Peter Kater. Dig this episode, my friends.

Playlist

John Armato "Don't Worry 'bout Me" The Drummer Loves Ballads (Armato Records) 00:00
Host talks 4:35
Christian McBride "Brother Malcom" Relief -a Benefit for the Jazz Foundation of America's Musicians' Emergency Fund (Mack Avenue) 7:33
Alchemy Sound Project "Africa Love" Africa Love (Artists Recording Collective) 11:42
Host talks 20:53
Lil's Hot Shots "Drop That Sack" Best of (New Orleans Collective) 22:02
Gerry Gibbs "Bopstacle Course" Songs From My Father (Whaling City Sound) 25:00
Host talks 29:00
Terry Gibbs "And That's Why It's Called the Blues" Feelin' Good -Live in Studio (Capitol) 30:30
Billy Test Trio "Empty Spaces" Coming Down Roses (A.T.M.) 35:37
Host talks 40:05
Joel Frahm "Blow Poppa Joe" The Bright Side (Anzic Records) 41:13
Alex Norris "Fleet From the Heat" Fleet From the Heat (Steeplechase) 45:17
Host talks 52:22
Peter Kater "Morning Bliss" Rapture (Point of Light Records) 53:11

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