Along Came Betty is a Jazz standard written by tenor saxophonist Benny Golson. Benny wrote the song as a tribute to vocalist Betty Carter and it was originally performed by Benny while he was a member of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers. The song was also famously recorded in 1959 on the Blue Note Records label for Jazz Messengers legendary "Moanin" album. The song is this weeks podcasts title track and is performed by Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band. As all young Jazz Lovers...

Que Pasa? National Hispanic Heritage Month has arrived! Every year from September 15th to October 15th, since 1968, Americans have celebrated the power, beauty and importance of Hispanic peoples and their cultural contributions to the world. On this episode of Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) I join the party with an emphasis on Jazz music with what Jelly Roll Morton called "a Spanish tinge". That's right the Hispanic influence has been an integral part of Jazz since it's inception. Due largely...

There was a time when people truly believed in the statement, clothes make the man or as Shakespeare put it - "apparel oft proclaims the man." The epitome for a well dressed man was to put on a tailor made suit. It is true that humans judge one another constantly, and how one adorns themselves says (to the observer) something about the person wearing the adornment. Dirty old clothes suggest a low station in life, whereas clean new clothes suggest the opposite. Pride of dress was once very...

There was the French Connection and The Mothership Connection....call this The Jazzism Connection. A place where like minded Jazz afficiandos can come to get their "Jazz On". This trip is free and it is good for the mind, body and soul. So get connected and have your jazz-like mind re-directed as only Katzpheno can! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Kenny Burrell - Mark 1 (2010) Geri Allen - The Life Of A Song (2004) SFJazz Collective - Lingala (2005) Max Mutzke - Empire State...

There was the French Connection and The Mothership Connection....call this The Jazzism Connection. A place where like minded Jazz afficiandos can come to get their "Jazz On". This trip is free and it is good for the mind, body and soul. So get connected and have your jazz-like mind re-directed as only Katzpheno can! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Kenny Burrell - Mark 1 (2010) Geri Allen - The Life Of A Song (2004) SFJazz Collective - Lingala (2005) Max Mutzke - Empire State...

In 1975 while contracted with Blue Note Records, Bobby Hutcherson recorded an album of soul drenched, groove filled Jazz, accented with Latin flavors that stand as one of his best most beloved recordings. He called it "Montara". On this episode of Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) I feature a 2014 recording of "Montara" which features Bobby Hutcherson along with David Sanborn on tenor sax, Joey DeFrancesco on organ and Billy Hart on drums. The track was featured on Bobby Hutcherson's final album...

In 1975 while contracted with Blue Note Records, Bobby Hutcherson recorded an album of soul drenched, groove filled Jazz, accented with Latin flavors that stand as one of his best most beloved recordings. He called it "Montara". On this episode of Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) I feature a 2014 recording of "Montara" which features Bobby Hutcherson along with David Sanborn on tenor sax, Joey DeFrancesco on organ and Billy Hart on drums. The track was featured on Bobby Hutcherson's final album...

Gather around all you young jazz lovers! Come check out the deal of the century, yes - that's right I got THE HOOK UP!! No need to keep you eye on the red card...this deal ain't that hard. Just your chance to enjoy the best damn jazz music podcast on the planet...for free!! 4G speed on an unlimited plan - I got the mic in my hand...spreading the good jazz word across the land. Jazzism is the bomb! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Chris Greene Quartet - The Missing Part...

Gather around all you young jazz lovers! Come check out the deal of the century, yes - that's right I got THE HOOK UP!! No need to keep you eye on the red card...this deal ain't that hard. Just your chance to enjoy the best damn jazz music podcast on the planet...for free!! 4G speed on an unlimited plan - I got the mic in my hand...spreading the good jazz word across the land. Jazzism is the bomb! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Chris Greene Quartet - The Missing Part...

Yet another installment of the best damn jazz podcast on the internet! Remember All You Young Jazz Lovers that behind every cloud the sun is there waiting to burst through and shine alight on you! Bad times don't last always. While you wait for this to pass...enjoy the mix! - Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Steve Khan - Just Deserts (2012) Pat Metheny Unity Band - Leaving Town (2012) Jimmy Greene - Last Summer (2014) Abbey Lincoln - The Music Is The Magic (1992) Eric Harland -...

Yet another installment of the best damn jazz podcast on the internet! Remember All You Young Jazz Lovers that behind every cloud the sun is there waiting to burst through and shine alight on you! Bad times don't last always. While you wait for this to pass...enjoy the mix! - Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Steve Khan - Just Deserts (2012) Pat Metheny Unity Band - Leaving Town (2012) Jimmy Greene - Last Summer (2014) Abbey Lincoln - The Music Is The Magic (1992) Eric Harland -...

"Stranded in the dark, blindly we all seek out light. Some never realize, that being lost is so close to finally being found." - Shelton Brown Enjoy The Mix, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Joe Lovano US Five - Powerhouse (2009) Donald Harrison - Well You Needn't (2004) Elijah Jamal Balbed - What Matter Most (2015) Ahmad Jamal - Autumn Rain (1986) Rebecca Martin - The Space In A Song To Think (2008) Ben Williams - Lost & Found (2015) Freddie Hubbard - Take It To The Ozone...

"Stranded in the dark, blindly we all seek out light. Some never realize, that being lost is so close to finally being found." - Shelton Brown Enjoy The Mix, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Joe Lovano US Five - Powerhouse (2009) Donald Harrison - Well You Needn't (2004) Elijah Jamal Balbed - What Matter Most (2015) Ahmad Jamal - Autumn Rain (1986) Rebecca Martin - The Space In A Song To Think (2008) Ben Williams - Lost & Found (2015) Freddie Hubbard - Take It To The Ozone...

THAT GIRL On June 27th, 2017 the Jazz world said goodbye to a one of a kind musical talent. Pianist, composer, educator and visionary this artist made the complex approachable. Her intensity was a warning to all pretenders, her generosity nurtured a new generation of Jazz warriors. She was an individual, a spirit that comes along once in a lifetime. Geri Allen was "That Girl". Enjoy, featuring: Geri Allen featuring Dwayne Dolphin & Tani Tabbal - Bed Stuy (1992) Geri Allen featuring...

THAT GIRL On June 27th, 2017 the Jazz world said goodbye to a one of a kind musical talent. Pianist, composer, educator and visionary this artist made the complex approachable. Her intensity was a warning to all pretenders, her generosity nurtured a new generation of Jazz warriors. She was an individual, a spirit that comes along once in a lifetime. Geri Allen was "That Girl". Enjoy, featuring: Geri Allen featuring Dwayne Dolphin & Tani Tabbal - Bed Stuy (1992) Geri Allen featuring...

THE NURTURER Some people have a gift, the gift of caring. They empathize with others, they sense and feel their pain, their needs. These wonderful individuals are always ready to be there with a shoulder to lean or to cry on. A friendly hug, a hot meal, good advice or just to listen. Whatever is called for...somehow they know and are willing to do. Thankfully I am not one of those...but I know and have known a few in my lifetime. If you are like me not a natural nurturer, be grateful...

THE NURTURER Some people have a gift, the gift of caring. They empathize with others, they sense and feel their pain, their needs. These wonderful individuals are always ready to be there with a shoulder to lean or to cry on. A friendly hug, a hot meal, good advice or just to listen. Whatever is called for...somehow they know and are willing to do. Thankfully I am not one of those...but I know and have known a few in my lifetime. If you are like me not a natural nurturer, be grateful...

The secret to living a happy life. Peace that surpasses understanding. Joy beyond measure. Heaven knows the answer to all these things and more. Enjoy the mix, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Jason Moran featuring Lisa E. Harris - "Honeysuckle Rose" (2014) Dave Holland Sextet - "Fast Track" (2008) Yellowjackets - "An Informed Decision" (2013) Kurt Rosenwinkel - "Homage A'Mitch" (2012) Charles Lloyd - "Lady Day" (2000) Cassandra Wilson - "Heaven Knows" (2002) Johnny Mathis - "Love...

The secret to living a happy life. Peace that surpasses understanding. Joy beyond measure. Heaven knows the answer to all these things and more. Enjoy the mix, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Jason Moran featuring Lisa E. Harris - "Honeysuckle Rose" (2014) Dave Holland Sextet - "Fast Track" (2008) Yellowjackets - "An Informed Decision" (2013) Kurt Rosenwinkel - "Homage A'Mitch" (2012) Charles Lloyd - "Lady Day" (2000) Cassandra Wilson - "Heaven Knows" (2002) Johnny Mathis - "Love...

NO WORRIES “You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt "Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but only saps today of its strength.” ― A.J. Cronin “More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.” ― Roy T. Bennett Nuff Said, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: John McLaughlin - "Off The One" (2008) Bob Belden featuring Tim Hagans - "Ballad Of...

NO WORRIES “You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt "Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but only saps today of its strength.” ― A.J. Cronin “More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.” ― Roy T. Bennett Nuff Said, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: John McLaughlin - "Off The One" (2008) Bob Belden featuring Tim Hagans - "Ballad Of...

MYSTIC BREW Duke Ellington was quoted as saying late in his career he was concerned that the term Jazz, was no longer adequate to describe all the manifestations of the music. Too many elements were being added and fused into what was being called Jazz, so much so, to the extent that the term was becoming too small to define what in reality we were hearing. Miles Davis also expressed a similar sentiment saying on many occasions that there was in fact, no such thing as Jazz anymore. Jazz...

MYSTIC BREW Duke Ellington was quoted as saying late in his career he was concerned that the term Jazz, was no longer adequate to describe all the manifestations of the music. Too many elements were being added and fused into what was being called Jazz, so much so, to the extent that the term was becoming too small to define what in reality we were hearing. Miles Davis also expressed a similar sentiment saying on many occasions that there was in fact, no such thing as Jazz anymore. Jazz...

NEW DIRECTION Jazz music has had its share of fads and trends. Louis Armstrong and his "New Orleans meets Chicago" brand of virtuosity and showmanship drove the music fans wild when he hit the high C on his trumpet. Duke Ellington had his sophisticated flare and blues based compositional excellence. The swing era had the battle of the Big Bands, Bebop made the most of Diz and his beret, glasses and goatee not to mention Monk and Bird were once the rage. Miles, Gil Evans & Gerry...

NEW DIRECTION Jazz music has had its share of fads and trends. Louis Armstrong and his "New Orleans meets Chicago" brand of virtuosity and showmanship drove the music fans wild when he hit the high C on his trumpet. Duke Ellington had his sophisticated flare and blues based compositional excellence. The swing era had the battle of the Big Bands, Bebop made the most of Diz and his beret, glasses and goatee not to mention Monk and Bird were once the rage. Miles, Gil Evans & Gerry...