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.

This episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 is a masterclass in classic jazz, guided by Ralph Johnson, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center honoree, and seven-time Grammy Award winner. Broadcasting from Los Angeles and heard on 91.5 KUNV in Las Vegas, the program explores the timeless sound, innovation, and artistry that defined jazz in the 1960s and 1970s.

Throughout the episode, Ralph Johnson curates an expansive journey through the jazz “scape,” featuring legendary performances from Miles Davis, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Joe Henderson, George Benson, Ahmad Jamal, Roy Hargrove, Stanley Jordan, Mesa, Idris Muhammad, and Joe Sample, among many others.

The episode highlights iconic recordings such as Nefertiti, Poinciana, Red Clay, Footprints, and The Lady in My Life, weaving together hard bop, modal jazz, soul-jazz, and fusion. Ralph’s thoughtful commentary contextualizes each performance, illuminating the musicianship, history, and cultural impact behind the recordings while reinforcing jazz as a living art form.

Jazz Epicenter 6.7 airs on 91.5 FM KUNV and streams worldwide at kunv.org, offering listeners a space to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the foundational voices that continue to shape modern jazz.