Stravinsky, Satie & Purcell for Jazzheads + Symphonic jazz [Mondo Jazz 195-1]

Spurred by a number of recent albums, this week's edition of Mondo Jazz focuses on projects that blur the arbitrary distinction between jazz music and classical music. This segment's playlist features inspired and open interpretations of works by Igor Stravinsky, Erik Satie, Henry Purcell as well as recent jazz compositions that are rooted in the classical canon.

The playlist features Stefan Pasborg; Jim McNeely, Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Chris Potter; Dairo Miyamoto; Anais Drago; Guy Klucevsek, Phillip Johnston; Pierrejean Gaucher; Dave Douglas; Vincent Peirani; Anders Koppel, Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade, Odense Symphony Orchestra; Frank Zappa.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/m/playlist/view/15810763 (up to "King Kong / Igor's Boogie").

Photo credit: Stephen Freiheit.

Happy listening!