2022-02-16: Aver from Move 78 sent us his mix for an upcoming episode of Genius and Soul. I’ve been playing it …
2022-02-14: Jason Moran “Jump Up” 🎵 Moran omnivorously channels the history & scope of music in his works, …
2022-02-13: Gil Scott-Heron “Is That Jazz?” 🎵 Gil Scott-Heron’s music was part of a revolution, but his own …
2022-02-12: Whit Dickey, William Parker, Matthew Shipp “Whirling in the Void” 🎵 Holy cow this trio hits my …
2022-02-12: 🎧 Guest deejay Jon Butcher spins a mix exploring his relationship with jazz & blues. Music by …
2022-02-11: Anthony Braxton “Composition 23G” 🎵 The tune that brought me first to the Braxton camp. It is …
2022-02-10: Louis Armstrong “West End Blues” 🎵 If you still wonder what the big deal is about Pops, listen to …
2022-02-09: Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane “Off Minor” 🎵 Trane and Monk joining up was big news, this tune …
2022-02-08: Tim Berne & Gregg Belisle-Chi “Purdy” 🎵 GB-C’s acoustic guitar has a baroque sparseness …
2022-02-07: Dexter Gordon “Tanya” 🎵 Recorded during Dex’s amazing Paris sojourn, a tune that winds modally …
2022-02-06: Open Question “Confidential BBQ” 🎵 Tenor Ayumi Ishito, piano, Eric Plaks, bass Zach Swanson, drums …
2022-02-05: Nala Sinephro “Space 5” 🎵 From last year’s phenomenal Space 1.8 album, a …
2022-02-04: ICYMI Brian Jackson Charu Suri Megan Okura Muriel Grossmann Phil Freeman
2022-02-04: Ross McHenry “Complicated Us” 🎵 A stirring instrumental from the Australian composer, …
2022-02-03: Jyoti “This Walk” 🎵 Georgia Anne Muldrow’s vocal jazz turn from 2020’s Mama, …
2022-02-02: Squarepusher “Don’t Go Plastic” 🎵 From the 1998 release Music Is Rotted One Note, …
2022-02-01: Here’s an awesome jazz cover of Final Fantasy VII’s Those Who Fight 💬 The rendition …
2022-02-01: Mary Lou Williams “Praise The Lord” 🎵 From 1963’s Black Christ Of The Andes. A …
2022-01-31: Madhouse “Two” 🎵 A jazz-funk fusion side project from 1987 featuring Eric Leeds on …
2022-01-31: Genius and Soul What is Genius and Soul? Genius and Soul is a weekly show that features a series of mixes from guest …
2022-01-30: Rocket Juice & The Moon “Hey Shooter” 🎵 That time that Damon Albarn, Flea, and the …
2022-01-29: 🎧 Guest deejay Phil Freeman spins a mix of jazz in the 21st century. Music by Jaimie Branch, Seed …
2022-01-29: Jackie McLean w/ Grachan Moncur III “Hipnosis” 🎵 Prolific Jackie Mac & elusive Moncur. Both …
2022-01-28: Genius and Soul guest deejay Muriel Grossmann on Bondfire Radio. Tune in now.
2022-01-28: Sathima Bea Benjamin “In My Solitude” 🎵 Mesmerizing & haunting. Tone of this song bristles w/ …
2022-01-27: Gearbox Records’ mastering engineer and vinyl-head Caspar Sutton-Jones sent us his fantastic mix of …
2022-01-27: Larry Young “Majestic Soul” 🎵 Starts out on high heat & never stops boiling over. Simultaneously …
2022-01-26: Valerie June “Stardust Scattering” 🎵 1 of standout LPs of pandemic period. June brings celestial …
2022-01-25: Soft Machine “Facelift Holland & France” 🎵 Jazz is global & influence on full display w/ …
2022-01-24: Lady Blackbird “Fix It” 🎵 Contemporary artist taking on sacred ground here with this stunning …
2022-01-23: Eddie Harris “Is It In?” 🎵 Think AC/DC might’ve dug this tune? Harris gets his just due. …
2022-01-22: China Moses & The Vibe Tribe “Nicotine” 🎵 Just about the most attitude heard on vox …
2022-01-22: 🎧 Guest deejay Muriel Grossman spins a mix with select tracks form her albums and music by John …
2022-01-21: Arema Arega & Born74 ft. Regis Molina “That Cuban Rhythm” 🎵 Arega’s journey in …
2022-01-20: We hope you love 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥. We’d appreciate your support. Please leave a rating or …
2022-01-20: Tony Kofi “Stars Fell on Alabama” 🎵 An illustrious reedsman of the European jazz scene. …
2022-01-19: Elise Morris “Mardi Gras” 🎵 Morris should be heard more. Here she is w/ Frank Burrows …
2022-01-18: Jane Bunnett & Maqueque “La Linea (Live)” 🎵 Jane’s supported & encouraged …
2022-01-17: Hannah Horton “Frozen Light” 🎵 Hannah on tenor sax with Ian Shaw on vocals from her …
2022-01-16: Collette Cooper “Lost Soul” 🎵 This is Collette Cooper giving a bluesy, full throttle …
2022-01-16: Each week Genius & Soul delivers the #songoftheday, our way of reacquainting you with gems an …
2022-01-15: 🎧 Guest deejay Meg Okura spins a mix with music by the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, Emilio Solla …
2022-01-15: Alice Coltrane “Krishna Krishna” 🎵 A devotional for voice and Wurlitzer from …
2022-01-14: Introducing my friend to John Zorn with these three albums: Spy vs Spy Spillane Naked City
2022-01-14: Public Enemy “Shut Em Down (Pe-Te Rock Mixx Instrumental)” 🎵 When I hear this, I’m …
2022-01-13: Amon Tobin “Bridge” 🎵 On Tobin’s early albums, he’s deconstruct drum n bass, but …
2022-01-12: Writer, DJ and sample-flipper John Morisson sent us his introduction and mix for a forthcoming …
2022-01-12: John Zorn “W.R.U.” 🎵 This Ornette Coleman cover is played w/ such punk rock intensity that it could …
2022-01-11: John Coltrane “Naima” 🎵 The first time I heard this song from Coltrane’s Giant Steps, I wanted to …
2022-01-10: Miles Davis “In A Silent Way/Shhh/Peaceful/It’s About That Time” 🎵 On Panthalassa: The Music …
2022-01-09: We hope you love 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥. We’d appreciate your support. Please leave a rating or …
2022-01-09: Dan Tepfer “Improvisation 1” 🎵 It’s difficult choosing 1 song from Tepfer’s Goldberg …
2022-01-08: In line for a COVID test. Perfect time to listen to next week’s mix featuring Meg Okura. Really …
2022-01-08: Ches Smith & We All Break “The Vulgar Cycle” 🎵 Ending this week with a recent nod to the ancient …
2022-01-08: 🎧 Guest deejay Charu Suri shares her experience performing at Carnegie Hall and spins a lovely mix …
2022-01-07: 📻 We are excited to announce 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 will begin broadcasting on Bondfire Radio this Sunday, …
2022-01-07: Geri Allen “Stoned Love” 🎵 Supremely versatile Allen sublimely captures essence of Jazz on a …
2022-01-06: Charles Mingus “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting” 🎵 Mingus pushes his finest ensemble to an apotheosis …
2022-01-05: Julius Hemphill “Dogon AD” 🎵 Like fellow Ft. Worth reedmen Coleman & Carter, Hemphill mutated …
2022-01-05: Last night Kyle Eagle and Chris Baranyi from The Major Scale sent their mix for Genius and Soul …
2022-01-04: Angelo Moore of Fishbone fame and many, many other projects is in his lab hard at work on his mix …
2022-01-04: Dinah Washington “Foggy Day” 🎵 Although we’re treated to a lengthy jam from Clark Terry & Eddie …
2022-01-04: This weekend ArinMaya sent us her mix for Genius and Soul. It captures a point of space and time in …
2022-01-03: At my local coffee shop and Gil Scott-Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” started playing …
2022-01-03: Kevin Foakes from DJ Food just sent us his mix for Genius and Soul and it, as the kids say, slaps. …
2022-01-03: Revolutionary Ensemble “Chicago” 🎵 An expressive dedication to his hometown, Jenkins conjures …
2022-01-02: We’re thrilled to have Brian Jackson as our first guest deejay for Genius and Soul. Brian’s mix …
2022-01-02: Each week Genius & Soul delivers the #songoftheday, our way of reacquainting u w/ gems & …
2022-01-02: Duke Ellington “Tang” 🎵 Years of diplomacy fueled Ellington’s brilliant last decade w/ music …
2022-01-01: 🎧 Our first show features legendary composer, pianist, singer, & flautist Brian Jackson as our …
2021-12-23: I was up late getting our website ready for Genius and Soul’s January 1 launch date. I must have …
2021-12-21: Grace Kelly sent me her introduction and her mix for our show. Her zest for life is contagious. She …
2021-12-21: Random thoughts on Genius and Soul as we approach our January 1 launch date. Watch.
2021-12-21: Today I reluctantly had to inform a guest deejay that I have been a huge fan of for decades that I’d …
2021-12-20: Billy Conway, Morphine Drummer Dead at 65 Friend & bandmate Jeffrey Foucault: “With his uncanny …
2021-12-19: My best friend, a musician, has been sharing fantastic technical advice on how to improve Genius and …
2021-12-19: Hi,@Jean. My friend who is a musician sent me this video on how to make your room sound better with …
2021-12-18: I’ve been using Otter.ai to transcribe the introductions from our guest deejays. I still have to …
2021-12-18: This morning I mixed the first episode of Genius and Soul. Aside from a minor edit and, time …
2021-12-13: Follow Genius and Soul on your favorite podcast app. Apple Podcasts Breaker Castbox Castro Google …
2021-12-13: Listen to Genius and Soul on Google Podcasts. Follow us as we ready to launch on January 1, 2022. …
2021-12-13: Listen to Genius and Soul on Apple Podcasts. Follow us as we ready to launch on January 1, 2022. …
2021-12-11: Macedonia on Brian Jackson Macedonia, my co-producer, had this to say when he re-posted my video of Brian Jackson: My man …
2021-12-11: I just edited Charu Suri’s introduction for her mix for Genius and Soul. I think you’re going to …
2021-12-10: Brian Jackson Records the Intro for his Mix for Genius and Soul Brian Jackson came to my house this week to record the introduction to his mix for Genius and Soul. …
2021-12-09: We Celebrate the Life of Barry Harris Though saddened by his passing, we must celebrate the enormous contribution that Barry Harrismade to …
2021-12-09: We Mourn the Passing of Greg Tate We mourn the passing of Greg Tate, he continues to inspire with his words and spirit: “jazz never …
2021-12-08: Brian Jackson on Alice Coltrane for his mix for Genius and Soul. Watch here.
2021-12-07: Brian Jackson and I will record his introduction to his mix for Genius and Soul this evening. Please …
2021-12-03: Just finished writing the copy for the first episode of Genius and Soul. Now I need to record, edit …
2021-11-29: I missed my flight last night and spent way too much on a hotel room. I woke up to find that Carlos …
2021-11-28: Matt Black from Coldcut sent us his mix for Genius and Soul. More fantastic music for me to enjoy on …
2021-11-28: Lauren Henderson sent in her introduction and her mix for Genius and Soul. I’m looking forward to …
2021-11-28: Just assembled Sélène Saint-Aimé’s mix for Genius and Soul. It’s wonderful and I wish I could share …
2021-11-27: Sélène Saint-Aimé sent us her mix this morning for Genius and Soul. She shared some fantastic music …
2021-11-24: Wally’s Café Jazz Club.
2021-11-24: Jeanette Berry was kind enough to send us her mix for Genius and Soul. What a fantastic way to start …
2021-11-23: Just got back from a walk through Boston. Warming myself up with a cup of coffee and listening to …
2021-11-23: Listening to Muriel Grossman’s gorgeous mix for Genius and Soul on a chilly day in Boston.
2021-11-23: Elsa Nilsson sent is her mix for Genius and Soul and it’s chock full of delightful surprises. We’re …
2021-11-23: Last night I had dinner with old friends. James was kind enough to give me his Zoom Handy Recorder …
2021-11-22: Genius and Soul is now on Spotify. You can catch our introductory episode. Meet the team and …
2021-11-22: I’m in Boston for the week. I just drove past Wally’s Jazz Café. There’s still a sign and there …
2021-11-21: What is Genius and Soul? Hello, we’re the team behind Genius and Soul, a weekly show featuring jazz, Black classical music, …
2021-11-16: Legendary composer, pianist, and flautist Brian Jackson sent me his mix for Genius and Soul. You’re …
2021-11-16: RELIEF: Benefit for Jazz Foundation of America’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund Genius and Soul supports the Jazz Foundation of America because they support blues and jazz artists …
2021-11-16: Saxophonist, composer, and educator Lena Bloch sent us her mix and introduction for Genius and Soul. …
2021-11-15: Charu Suri and I just recorded her introduction to her mix for Genius and Soul, which will go live …
2021-11-14: Listening to Genius and Soul guest deejay Piotr Orlov’s latest episode of Dada Strain on The Lot …
2021-11-14: Just edited Logan Strosahl’s intro for his mix for Genius and Soul. Witty guy. I’d laugh …
2021-11-13: The recording of tonight’s introduction podcast was great. Everyone was beautiful and heartfelt. …
2021-11-12: Revisiting Panthalassa: The Music Of Miles Davis 1969-1974 Bill Laswell might guest deejay on Genius and Soul. I’ve been listening to his music for the last …
2021-11-11: Earlier today Macedonia gave three examples of Black classical music. Here they are for your …
2021-11-11: It took some doing, but I finally got my Duet 2 up and running. Now I just need to get reacquainted …
2021-11-11: Macedonia from Both Sides of the Surface and Bondfire Radio answers the question, “What is Black …
2021-11-11: I mentioned Macedonia earlier. After he guest deejayed on Soundwave he introduced me to Fitz Gitler, …
2021-11-11: I’ve known Macedonia, my co-producer, for nearly 20 years. We’re both part of the 2nd wave of …
2021-11-11: Meg Okura is working on her mix for Genius and Soul. I’m a fan of her music and excited to hear and …
2021-11-10: Genius and Soul Is Fundraising for the Jazz Foundation of America Co-producer and co-host Fitz Gitler and I talk about how Genius and Soul will fundraise for The Jazz …
2021-11-09: My Duet 2 IS ALIVE! Just ordered a USB-C to USB adapter and I should be back in business.
2021-11-09: My wife said I should document the launch of Genius and Soul. She’s smarter than me, so here we go. …
2021-11-09: I think my Duet 2 is dead ☹️
2021-11-09: Monday I spent a few hours scheduling emails to potential guest deejays at 0901 their time. Worth …
2021-11-08: Pulled my Duet 2 out of storage. Haven’t used it in nearly 7 years. I don’t even know if I have an …
2021-11-08: Logan Strosahl sent us his mix and it’s something else! His mix is as eclectic as his music and a …
2021-11-07: I remember seeing Jon Butcher when I was a lad living in Boston. It’s wild that he’s a guest deejay …
2021-11-07: Ali Riaz Baqar is the bandleader for Jaubi. Their Nafs at Peace is my favorite album for 2021. Ali …
2021-11-06: I listened to Satoko Fujii’s mix for Genius and Soul this afternoon while setting up our Patreon …
2021-11-06: Amina Claudine Myers’s mix made the hair on the back of my neck stand up and brought tears to …
2021-11-05: Just as I finished listening to Sara Schoenbeck’s mix, Charu Suri sent me her mix. It’s …
2021-11-05: I just assembled Sara Schoenbeck’s mix for Genius and Soul. I’m continually astounded …
2021-11-04: Phil Freeman and the Artists Keeping Jazz Alive in the 21st Century I should be asleep, but instead, I’m listening to Phil Freeman’s mix for Genius and Soul. Phil’s mix …
2021-10-28: Hello, world!