The November 2025 spotlight blends holiday cheer, soulful standards, and transatlantic grooves—three sessions that swing from festive to funk-forward.
Holiday Fun finds trombonist Wycliffe Gordon leading friends and hometown ringers through a warmly brassy set for the season. From “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night” to bluesy originals, Gordon’s jubilant horn, smart arrangements, and easy rapport bottle the spirit of a lively holiday jam.
Trumpeter James Suggs opens the songbook wide on For All We Know, threading jazz standards with New Orleans grit and soul classics. “Grazing in the Grass,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Black or White,” and “St. James Infirmary” sit comfortably alongside bop staples—sleek, swinging, and full of surprise.
Finally, organ fire meets sax swagger on Bam Meets Craig Handy: First Encounter, a German-American collaboration that leans into deep-pocket funk, greasy Hammond textures, and nimble improvisation—available on CD and LP.
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