The Edge of Jazz - 5/4/25

By John Northup

Published August 1, 2026 at 9:22 AM MDT

A bold and expressive mix of modern jazz moods and classic flair, featuring Mitch Towne’s soulful 'Refuge,' big band energy from 3 Cohens, and rich textures from Diane Marino and Eric Alexander.

Mitch Towne - Refuge
Jonah David - How Insensitive
Jarod Bufe - Loss of Agency
Diane Marino - Incompatibilidade De Gênios
Eric Alexander - Wise One
3 Cohens with the WDR Big Band - Tiger Rag
Daggerboard with the Erik Jekabson Orchestra - Tar and Feather
Posi-Tone Swingtet - Invocation

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John Northup

It all started outside Detroit, where John’s mom used to hang a little transistor radio in his crib, so it’s really her fault. He has worked in web design and accessibility since 1999, dabbling in community radio sporadically in Vermont, Minnesota, and Michigan since 1987. John came to Utah in 2017 and works for WebAIM at the USU Institute for Disability. He holds a master’s in information science from the University of Michigan and an undergraduate degree in mass communications from Goddard College. John’s tastes in music are as diverse as Earth itself, but jazz is number one.

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