#184 - Tales from the Concert: Wynton Marsalis | Albini Hates The Dan | Jay’s Dilla Time

Nick & Jay tell us about their journey to Chambersburg, PA to see Wynton Marsalis in our latest Tales From the Concert. A traditionalist, Mr. Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performed a night of Duke Ellington compositions at the historic Capitol Theater.

Song: Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra - “Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald”

Greg reports on the Tweet storm that resulted when Steve Albini decided that he needed to vent his hatred of Steely Dan to the world. It responded and so are we.

Songs:

• Michael Leonhart and the Abramavi 7 -

• “Seahorse and the Storyteller”

• Steely Dan - “Aja”

• Steely Dan - “Kid Charlemagne”

Jay, through the power of YouTube, has a discovered a deep appreciation for J Dilla. His ability to find obscure samples and transform them into incredible songs is on full display this segment!

Songs:

• Common - “The Light”

• Bobby Caldwell - “Open Your Eyes”

• Churikah Blue - “Dreamflower”

• Erykah Badu - “Didn’t Cha Know?”