Andrew Zender

It's been said that jazz was born in New Orleans and it grew up in Kansas City. That's where I grew up too, learning to love the sounds of the city's storied past. Now I'm on a mission to unearth what I haven't heard.

Terry Waldo and The Gutbucket Syncopators: The Ohio Theatre Concert

Tinsley Ellis: Speak No Evil

Poncho Sanchez: Psychedelic Blues

Fred Anderson: 21st Century Chase: 80th Birthday Bash, Live at the Velvet Lounge

Various Artists: Things About Comin’ My Way: A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks

Norah Jones: The Fall

Vince Guaraldi: The Definitive Vince Guaraldi

Various Artists: Light on the South Side

Various Artists: The Rough Guide to Blues and Beyond

The Wailin’ Jennys: Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House

Lester Young: Centennial Celebration

Samba Touré: Songhai Blues: Homage to Ali Farka Touré