The Hot Box

Feb 18 2025 168 ep. 192875 mins 10
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The Hot Box covers the best in Irish recorded jazz, set it in the wider context of the international language that is jazz.

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The Hot Box #134 – Roy Haynes

Feb 18 2025 59 mins  
The Hot Box 134 is devoted to the memory of the great drummer Roy Haynes. Haynes died, at the age of 99 in November last year, secure in his place as one of the greatest drummers of all time. His career spanned the whole of the era of modern jazz, his first big job being with Charlie Parker in then1940s. Track list for The Hot Box #134 - Roy Haynes Red Rose: Roy Haynes/Henri Rena

The Hot Box #135 – Some New Stuff

Jan 29 2025 56 mins  
Welcome to the first Hot Box of 2025. Regular listeners will know that we had a rush of obituary type shows at the back end of last year but we start 2025 with some new material as well as a quick nod in the obituary section again, I’m sorry to say, to remember the great saxophone player Lou Donaldson. Track list for The Hot Box #135 - Some New Stuff Musicians: Yonathon Avisha

The Christmas Box 2024

Dec 23 2024 61 mins  
(The Ghost of Christmas Past) Celebrating Christmas and also celebrating the 90th anniversary of the campaign to ban jazz in Ireland, which seems to have failed. Track list for The Christmas Box 2024 Gin for Christmas: Lionel Hampton Swingin’ Them Jingle Bells: Fats Waller Jingle Bells: Benny Carter When Winter Comes: Artie Shaw Christmas Night in Harlem: Paul Whiteman S

The Hot Box #133 – Remembering Quincy Jones

Dec 16 2024 62 mins  
The celebrated composer, orchestrator and arranger, and sometime trumpet player, Quincy Jones, died November 3rd aged 91. The Hot Box looks at the jazz contribution he made in the latter part of the 20th century, with tracks from Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole and the man himself. Track list for The Hot Box #133 - Remembering Quincy Jones Rat Race: Coun

The Hot Box #132 – New Stuff

Nov 26 2024 66 mins  
The Hot Box #132, an hour-long exploration of fresh and exciting sounds in jazz. This episode dives into new material from remarkable artists, blending the vibrancy of contemporary jazz with the timeless artistry of legends. Featuring tracks from John Donegan's Irish Sextet, Shuteen Erdenebaatar, and the Jihye Lee Orchestra, the episode showcases dynamic compositions and inventive

The Hot Box #131 – Benny Golson

Nov 13 2024 62 mins  
This special episode pays tribute to the remarkable life and music of the late Benny Golson — a saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose profound influence on jazz endures through both his compositions and recordings. Golson’s legacy is woven into jazz history, known for iconic pieces that have become standards in the jazz repertoire. In today’s episode, we’ll hear select

The Hot Box #129 – Exploring More Piano

Oct 30 2024 60 mins  
In this episode of The Hot Box, we revisit a theme from episode #128 where we took a deep dive into the piano files, looking for the slightly less obviously famous musicians but still among the very best in the world. The Hot Box #129 Track Listing 1. Blues in Baxters Pad: Gene Harris Quartet (from the album “At Ste.Chapelle Winery”) 2. Japanese Brunch: David Budway (from the

The Hot Box #130 – Remembering Russell Malone

Sep 26 2024 64 mins  
(Note HB 129 is in production but has not been posted yet so will follow 130) In this special episode of The Hot Box, we pay tribute to the remarkable Russell Malone, a virtuoso guitarist known for his versatility, impeccable swing, and soulful sound. Throughout his distinguished career, Malone collaborated with legends like Diana Krall and Ron Carter, while also shining as a solo

Hot Box #128 – Piano and more piano……

Aug 28 2024 61 mins  
Hot Box #128 – Piano and more piano……

Hot Box #127

Aug 18 2024 52 mins  
Welcome to the 127th edition of The Hot Box! In the last two episodes, we celebrated Irish albums from start to finish. If you missed them, I highly recommend catching up—those shows were packed with fantastic music. This time, we're diving into longer, more immersive tracks designed to help you unwind and savor the beauty of the music. Expect to hear works from the likes of And