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Episode 115 - Timeless Grooves with Ralph Johnson
Join Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Kennedy Center honoree, and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Ralph Johnson for an unforgettable journey through the finest jazz from th...
Mercy, Mood & Motion: A Jazz Journey with Ralph Johnson
On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, Ralph Johnson—Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Earth, Wind & Fire percussionist—guides you through a rich sonic voyage across the...
Soulful Transitions: From Coltrane to the Cosmos
Step into the second half of 2025 with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ralph Johnson as Jazz Epicenter 6.7 continues its journey through the timeless Jazzscape. In Episode 1...
A Fourth of July Journey Through the Golden Era
Celebrate Independence Day with Ralph Johnson on this soulful ride through the Jazzscape. In this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, Ralph spins classics from the 60s and ...
Hollywood Bowl Countdown and Timeless Jazz
Ralph previews Earth, Wind & Fire’s upcoming Hollywood Bowl shows, then launches into classics like Freddie Hubbard’s "Skydive," Cannonball Adderley’s "Jeannine," and...
From Leimert Park to Cosmic Love
With stops in LA’s Leimert Park and deep dives into spiritual and sensual grooves, this episode blends Billy Childs, Eddie Harris, Minnie Riperton’s "Inside My Love,"...
Back from St. Lucia A Jazz Celebration
Fresh off the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Ralph returns with energy and elegance. Highlights include Joe Henderson’s "Mode for Joe," Bill Evans’ "Woody ’n You," and Dian...
Jazz Duos and Love Grooves
Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery’s "Down by the Riverside" leads this journey of collaboration and groove. Paul Desmond covers Simon & Garfunkel, Chaka Khan stuns with "I...
Big Band Fire, Soulful Flights, and Space Travelers
In this far-reaching episode, Ralph Johnson takes listeners from the fiery energy of Buddy Rich’s West Side Story Medley to the spiritual calm of James Vincent’s Spac...
International Soul and Jazz Standards
Broadcasting from Japan, Ralph curates a global jazz tapestry featuring Freddie Hubbard’s "Skydive," Terrence Blanchard’s "Footprints," and Carmen McRae’s "I Thought ...
Heartfelt Standards and Studio Legends
Ralph opens Episode 104 with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and keeps the energy high with Jeff Lorber, Herbie Mann, and Diane Schuur. A romantic core shines thr...
Big Band Brilliance and Romantic Ballads
Gerald Wilson’s "California Soul," Miles Davis’s "Seven Steps to Heaven," and Joe Henderson’s "Isotope" set the stage. Ralph weaves classic big band energy with intim...
Genuine Vibes and Global Sunshine
Episode 102 opens with a tribute to peace and JFK before diving into Freddie Hubbard’s "Skydive" and Stanley Turrentine’s take on "Impressions." Ralph brings warmth a...
Jazz Epicenter Episode 101
Ralph Johnson kicks off Jazz Epicenter with a powerful lineup including Michael Brecker’s "African Skies," Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil," and a soulful take on "Com...