Ken Laster 😎
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Retired in San Diego. Jazz podcaster and radio host. Lifelong baseball fan. Unabashed liberal, atheist, stoner. Lived for 40+ years in Hartford.
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Valentine Vibe This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include […]
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February 15, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Valentine Vibe This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include […]
All New 2025-2026 All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are young players with active touring bands. Then we have the jazz masters like […]
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February 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
All New 2025-2026 All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are young players with active touring bands. Then we have the jazz masters like […]
Minneapolis Strong In this episode, we pay tribute to the spirit of Minneapolis as the city resists a heavy-handed federal ICE presence. We honor the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose lives were taken during protests against these federal actions. This playlist features jazz artists […]
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February 1, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Minneapolis Strong In this episode, we pay tribute to the spirit of Minneapolis as the city resists a heavy-handed federal ICE presence. We honor the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose lives were taken during protests against these federal actions. This playlist features jazz artists […]
In Protest Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those. Recently there have been several jazz artists that have made a statement to this administration for the taking over the respected Kennedy Center for the Arts. We honor them here […]
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January 25, 2026 at 11:32 AM
In Protest Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those. Recently there have been several jazz artists that have made a statement to this administration for the taking over the respected Kennedy Center for the Arts. We honor them here […]
Episode January 18 2026 At the center of this episode is music from alumni of the Jackie McLean Institute for Jazz, University of Hartford where this show is broadcast. Also music from jazz greats Rollins, Pepper and Miles.
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John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension ~ […]
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John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension ~ […]
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January 18, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Episode January 18 2026 At the center of this episode is music from alumni of the Jackie McLean Institute for Jazz, University of Hartford where this show is broadcast. Also music from jazz greats Rollins, Pepper and Miles.
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John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension ~ […]
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John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension ~ […]
2025 Review Part 2 We continue with a 2025 album release review. This week we are concentrating on recordings from local jazz scenes that I have a connection with, Hartford and San Diego. I also include Detroit after attending their great jazz festival.
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Irving […]
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Irving […]
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January 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM
2025 Review Part 2 We continue with a 2025 album release review. This week we are concentrating on recordings from local jazz scenes that I have a connection with, Hartford and San Diego. I also include Detroit after attending their great jazz festival.
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Irving […]
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Irving […]
2025 In Review This show features some of my favorite releases in 2025. We also pay tribute to the jazz artists that passed during last year.
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Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room
ARTEMIS ~ What The World Needs Now Is Love ~ ARBORESQUE
Branford Marsalis […]
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Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room
ARTEMIS ~ What The World Needs Now Is Love ~ ARBORESQUE
Branford Marsalis […]
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January 4, 2026 at 11:41 AM
2025 In Review This show features some of my favorite releases in 2025. We also pay tribute to the jazz artists that passed during last year.
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Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room
ARTEMIS ~ What The World Needs Now Is Love ~ ARBORESQUE
Branford Marsalis […]
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Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room
ARTEMIS ~ What The World Needs Now Is Love ~ ARBORESQUE
Branford Marsalis […]
KL Replay 2025 This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year. It is, perhaps a reflection of my current musical tastes that I would like to share with you at the years end. Hope you enjoy.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
KL Replay 2025 This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year. It is, perhaps a reflection of my current musical tastes that I would like to share with you at the years end. Hope you enjoy.
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A Few Christmas Tunes I usually don't do Christmas specials, but there are a few holiday tunes that seem to make it into my playlist each year. There is a San Diego jazz set following, and we throw in Hubbard and Cobham to round out this show.
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Chris Potter ~ O Come […]
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Chris Potter ~ O Come […]
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December 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A Few Christmas Tunes I usually don't do Christmas specials, but there are a few holiday tunes that seem to make it into my playlist each year. There is a San Diego jazz set following, and we throw in Hubbard and Cobham to round out this show.
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Chris Potter ~ O Come […]
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Chris Potter ~ O Come […]
Episode Dec 14 2025 The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear. I'm speaking of Potter, Kirk, Rollins and Trane. They are bookended by a new release from Out Of/Into and Zawinul's In A Silent Way.
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Out Of/Into ~ Nacho […]
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Out Of/Into ~ Nacho […]
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December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Episode Dec 14 2025 The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear. I'm speaking of Potter, Kirk, Rollins and Trane. They are bookended by a new release from Out Of/Into and Zawinul's In A Silent Way.
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Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Out Of/Into ~ Nacho […]
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Out Of/Into ~ Nacho […]
(not so) Secret ingredient in Trader Joe's Castile Soap. No wonder I feel so tingly after my morning shower! This product is an obvious knock-off of Dr. Bonner's Peppermint soap, but they just list Hemp Seed Oil as the ingredient.
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
(not so) Secret ingredient in Trader Joe's Castile Soap. No wonder I feel so tingly after my morning shower! This product is an obvious knock-off of Dr. Bonner's Peppermint soap, but they just list Hemp Seed Oil as the ingredient.
Woah! Emmet Cohen, Joshua Redman. Emmet’s Place has a new set in a recording studio. Different vibe for better or worse. Music killin’ in this episode.
https://www.youtube.com/live/yssRPU9Rv1E?si=p6V0jQIpwCEHGLco
https://www.youtube.com/live/yssRPU9Rv1E?si=p6V0jQIpwCEHGLco
December 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Woah! Emmet Cohen, Joshua Redman. Emmet’s Place has a new set in a recording studio. Different vibe for better or worse. Music killin’ in this episode.
https://www.youtube.com/live/yssRPU9Rv1E?si=p6V0jQIpwCEHGLco
https://www.youtube.com/live/yssRPU9Rv1E?si=p6V0jQIpwCEHGLco
Wonder Jazz S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Wonder Jazz S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work.
Playlist […]
Playlist […]
Post Thanksgiving 2025 After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way […]
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November 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Post Thanksgiving 2025 After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way […]
Autumn and Thanksgiving We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron.
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Ahmad […]
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Ahmad […]
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November 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Autumn and Thanksgiving We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron.
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Ahmad […]
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Ahmad […]
All Jack D This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings.
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Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe […]
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Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe […]
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November 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
All Jack D This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings.
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Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe […]
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Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe […]
I went to this Anthony Wilson Nonet concert last night in LaJolla CA. Fantastic arrangements and musicianship. After the show he was selling this new album. It is available in vinyl only in this limited edition pressing. I got number 61/1000 signed. A 2 record […]
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November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I went to this Anthony Wilson Nonet concert last night in LaJolla CA. Fantastic arrangements and musicianship. After the show he was selling this new album. It is available in vinyl only in this limited edition pressing. I got number 61/1000 signed. A 2 record […]
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Episode Nov 9 2025 We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune […]
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November 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Episode Nov 9 2025 We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune […]
NBC and MSNBC called the Cali prop 50 for YES 2 minutes after the polls closed. 0%Y 0%N 0% votes counted. 🤷♂️
#election #politics #democrats
#election #politics #democrats
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
NBC and MSNBC called the Cali prop 50 for YES 2 minutes after the polls closed. 0%Y 0%N 0% votes counted. 🤷♂️
#election #politics #democrats
#election #politics #democrats
Jazz Fusion and Beyond Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it […]
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November 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Jazz Fusion and Beyond Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it […]
Episode October 26 2025 This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Episode October 26 2025 This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores.
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Episode October 19 2025 Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC.org) founded by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Also featured is music from Shunzo Ohno a trumpet player originally from Japan who has played with Buster Williams […]
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October 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Episode October 19 2025 Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC.org) founded by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Also featured is music from Shunzo Ohno a trumpet player originally from Japan who has played with Buster Williams […]
Click the link below to find a rally near you.
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/
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October 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Click the link below to find a rally near you.
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/
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Anyone else showing up in their city to let our voices be heard?
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Anyone else showing up in their city to let our voices be heard?
Trump has already begun to throw Israel under the bus.
“Trump has given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily. Israeli officials, who say any final settlement must permanently disarm Hamas, have so far refrained from commenting publicly on the reemergence […]
“Trump has given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily. Israeli officials, who say any final settlement must permanently disarm Hamas, have so far refrained from commenting publicly on the reemergence […]
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October 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Trump has already begun to throw Israel under the bus.
“Trump has given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily. Israeli officials, who say any final settlement must permanently disarm Hamas, have so far refrained from commenting publicly on the reemergence […]
“Trump has given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily. Israeli officials, who say any final settlement must permanently disarm Hamas, have so far refrained from commenting publicly on the reemergence […]