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Welcome to BendingCorners, a monthly "jazz-n-groove" podcast (jazzcast) of groovy jazz and jazzy grooves. We explore the space between, and the fusion of, jazz and groove.

BendingCorners finds the groove within: acid jazz, afro-jazz, cool jazz, cosmic jazz, dub, downtempo, electric jazz, electro-jazz, fusion, future jazz, groove jazz, jazzatronic, jazz dance, jazz-funk, jazz-rock, kozmigroov, modal, phusion, progressive, modern, nu-jazz, soul-jazz, spiritual, and world.

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May 2009
May Flowers (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 88 minutes)
A warm and cheerful set with pleasant and colorful grooves. There may or may not be "green shoots" in the economy, but there are plenty of new growth grooves in this mix. Spring showers bring May flowers!
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April 2009
Jazzatronic 2008 (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 66 minutes)
Its time for BendingCorners' annual showcase of standout "jazzatronic" tunes from the past year. Here are some of BC's favorite modern examples of the influence of electronics on jazz.
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March 2009
Aries Rising (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 56 minutes)
Heading into spring with set of adventurous and dynamic tunes. Expressive and full of energy, but not over done.
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February 2009
Chilled (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 82 minutes)
Its cold out there, and what better to do than chill out with a loved one in a haze of chilled grooves.
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January 2009
Freddie Flys (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 93 minutes)
Freddie flys, in more ways than one. This is BendingCorners tribute to the late great jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, who flew the coup just a few days ago. Presented in order of release are some of Freddie's most dope smokin' tunes from BC's favorite time - the early 70's. Freddie flys high.
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November/December 2008
Empyreal Jazz Rads (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 63 minutes)
This is BendingCorner's annual year-end kozmigroov set where we explore the planetary sounds and empyreal nature of the music and artists of the cosmic jazz scene.
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September/October 2008
Enigmatic Spaces (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 62 minutes)
Travels in the tunnels of modern cosmic jazz groove.
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August 2008
Hot Buttered Hayes (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 64 minutes)
The legendary soul singer and arranger/composer Isaac Hayes passed away this month. This is BendingCorners tribute to the more jazzy groove side of his repertoire, including the full 19 minutes of 'Do Your Thing'!
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July 2008
Teo's Masterpieces (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 73 minutes)
The master jazz producer Teo Macero passed away in early 2008. This is BendingCorners' tribute to his brilliant productions. Presented in order of release, is one song from each of the ledgendary Jazz Masterpieces that Teo produced during his tenure at Columbia Records.
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June 2008
Miles' Indian Trip (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 81 minutes)
Spurred by the recent release of "Miles From India", BendingCorners explores some of the original material that inspired Bob Belden in the first place. BC has been waiting for an excuse to do a full Miles set, and this seemed like the perfect time to do so. Presented here are some of the trippier sides of Miles' Eastern inspired tunes from the early-70's.
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April/May 2008
Jazzatronic 2007 (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 52 minutes)
This is BendingCorners' annual showcase of standout "jazzatronic" tunes from the past year. As with previous years, this set covers some of BC's favorite modern examples of the influence of electronica on jazz and vise versa.
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March 2008
Hornin' 'Round (modern) (LISTEN: 128K.mp3 - 80K.mp3 | 82 minutes)
Its trumpet time again at BendingCorners. This is the second of a two part series, and this time around we focus on modern day trumpeters with some of BC's favorite players from the 90's thru today. Like the classic first set, we again highlight the more progressive side of the trumpet spectrum.
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2008 Archived Sets
2007 Archived Sets
2006 Archived Sets
2005 Archived Sets
2004 Archived Sets
2003 Archived Sets
About BendingCorners
BendingCorners is a monthly excursion into the music of "jazz-n-groove". Each month we explore an hour or so of music based around a general theme. Learn More
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