The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Live Jazz (Mar. 2021)

One thing I have missed greatly through this pandemic is live
music. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who feels
differently. Jazz music is especially vulnerable in that live jazz
shows / concerts are where the magic of jazz conversation and
spontaneity "really" intersect. A professional level of this can be
obtained in studio recordings, but Sonny Rollins always said that
records were like promos for the live shows. That being said, I've
assembled a massive playlist of over 900+ "live" jazz albums and
hit "shuffle" to give it a spontaneous element. My only veto is not
to duplicate the same featured artist. So here are 21 "live jazz"
tracks to take your ears back to live performances. Enjoy (and
don't forget to tip the bartender)!