# Walter Smith Iii

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The Final Batch of My Favorite 2024 Jazz Things - Part 3 [Mondo Jazz 316-3]

This is the very final batch of our favorite songs of 2024... Fully charged with all this beauty we are ready to dive into 2025, knowing that no matter how crazy this year will be, it will also bring more great music! The playlist features Joe Tatton; Orrin Evans [pictured], The Captain Black Big B…

The week in politics (Oct. 15, 2025)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: Today is National Grouch Day. Since at least the mid 1970s, the day has celebrated grouches everywhere, including and highlighting Oscar the Grouch of Sesame Street fame. It’s billed as a day…

Saxophonists Melissa Aldana and Walter Smith III on the 13th annual Coltrane Festival at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with saxophonists Melissa Aldana and Walter Smith III about the 13th annual Coltrane Festival at Smoke Jazz Club

Internationally Renowned Jazz Drummer, Percussionist, Clinician, Author & Educator Steve Houghton

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we sit down with internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator Steve Houghton, joining him from his base in Indiana to talk about his new 2025 album And Then Some and a remarkable li…

World of Jazz 786

This playlist of all new releases offers a sophisticated journey through the expansive landscape of contemporary and classic jazz, seamlessly transitioning between structured elegance and avant-garde exploration. Listeners are invited to traverse a sonic terrain that ranges from intimate, tradition…

Annahstasia, Ryan Blotnick, Vincent Courtois, Walter Smith III & More [Mondo Jazz 364-1]

Enjoy a playlist that ranges from the jazz infused power-folk of Annahstasia to the neo-cool of Walter Smith III passing through, chamber, cinematic and classical influences. The playlist features Annahstasia [pictured]; Ryan Blotnick; Lars Danielsson; Reverso; Vincent Courtois; Walter Smith III, …

Walter Smith III

Saxophonist Walter Smith III joins Pablo Held to discuss working on articulation, Walter’s compositional process behind songs like “Seesaw“, “ACE“ and “A Brief Madness“ and lessons learned from jazz legends Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Roy Haynes. Other topics include learn…

Conference of the Birds, 6-5-26

THIS WEEK's BIRDS: Bebe Manga from Camaroun);   also from Camaroun: Eboa Lottin;  Satoko Fujii & Myra Melford (piano duo)           David Murray w. Octet;   Sonny Rollins x 2 (RIP);  from Albania: Fitnete Rejae, Dervish Shaqja;   recent late/post-bop Walter Smith III, also from  Kenny Barron;    vo…

Why Kiefer’s Memory Bomb Feels Like a Modern Jazz Classic

Kiefer’s Memory Bomb brings jazz history into conversation with hip-hop drums, funk arrangements, and modern soul. In this review, Lighthou5e breaks down Kiefer’s musical upbringing, his “Over the Breaks” approach, and collaborations with Nate Smith, Walter Smith III, Amber Navran, Erick the Archit…