On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center Honoree, and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson takes you deep into the jazz scape — where the landmarks disappear and the music leads the way

Broadcasting on 91.5 KUNV, this hour celebrates the finest jazz from the 60s and 70s — and more — featuring legendary recordings and timeless performances from:

• Herbie Hancock Quintet (Tribute to Miles)
• Kenny Kirkland with Branford Marsalis
• Charles Earland
• Diane Schuur
• Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
• Quincy Jones
• Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66
• Joe Sample
• Curtis Fuller
• Paul Desmond
• Lee Morgan – “The Sidewinder”
• Milt Jackson
• Nancy Wilson (arranged by Oliver Nelson)
• Gato Barbieri
• Dianne Reeves
• San Francisco Jazz Collective
• Gerald Clayton

From hard bop to Brazilian jazz, soul-jazz to orchestral big band arrangements, this episode captures the elegance, fire, and improvisational brilliance that define classic jazz radio.

As Ralph reminds us, the jazz scape has no signs — where you wind up is all in your mind.

Be kind. Be cool. Be safe. Be blessed.

On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson takes listeners deep into the jazz scape with an inspired blend of 1960s and 1970s jazz classics — plus a few soulful surprises.

Episode 129 features legendary performances from:

• Freddie Hubbard – Spirits of Trane
• Chick Corea – Humpty Dumpty
• Arturo Sandoval – Guarachando
• Esperanza Spalding – I Know You Know
• Donny Hathaway – Someday We’ll All Be Free
• Earth, Wind & Fire – Spend the Night
• Oliver Nelson – Stolen Moments
• Dave Brubeck – Take Five
• Chico Hamilton – Conquistadores
• Stanley Turrentine – Walk On By
• Stanley Clarke – East River Drive
• Count Basie Orchestra featuring Stevie Wonder
• Wes Montgomery – Wendy
• Pat Metheny Group
• Isaac Hayes – Café Regio’s

Broadcast on KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More, this two-hour journey captures the essence of the golden era of jazz — soulful horn lines, iconic rhythm sections, timeless arrangements, and the unmistakable voice of Ralph Johnson guiding the experience.

If you love classic jazz, jazz fusion, soul-jazz, and legendary musicians from the 60s and 70s, this episode is your passport into the Jazz Scape.

Be kind. Be cool. Be safe. And most of all — be blessed.

Ralph Johnson returns with Jazz Epicenter 6.7, delivering a masterclass in classic jazz from the 1960s and 70s. This episode features legendary recordings from Stanley Turrentine, Bobby Hutcherson, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Ray Charles, Bob James, Michael Franks, Billy Eckstine, and more. Thoughtfully curated and richly contextualized, Jazz Epicenter 6.7 celebrates the artistry, innovation, and soul that shaped modern jazz.