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In Jeff Turton's words...
"I have spent 35 years programming Jazz on Boston radio stations. Starting in the late 70’s at public radio station WBUR and at Emerson College at WERS. I did fill-in work at WGBH for a couple of decades for people like Eric Jackson and Ron Della Chiesa and in 1983, along with a bunch of radio professionals with big dreams, we got Boston’s first Alternative Rock station off the ground (though we didn’t really know what we were creating in the beginning because there was not an alternative format at the time) . He programmed Jazz on Sunday’s for 8 hours each week for more than 27 years. The program was very successful because of the hybrid approach we took to the programming of the music.
I have always thought that music thrived at the Crossroads, where many influences converge and develop and then move off on their own to provide their own perspectives. The Jazz Brunch was the only show on Boston radio that actively brought the influences from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa into the music mix and drawing their parallels to Jazz. Jazz Crossroads will also journey to New Orleans during the last hour.
New Orleans is truly the crossroads for music in this country. It has an incredibly unique culture with influences from Africa and the Caribbean and the beginnings of Jazz at it’s heart. I have spent the last 20 years since Katrina deeply involved in learning about that music and culture and am hoping it adds a little spice the Jazz Crossroads mix.
I am a recording engineer when not wearing my programming hat. I have spent much of that career in recording studios in the 80’s and then in newsrooms across the public radio system providing production help and also working with shows providing content for public radio. I have also spent many years in the TV and Sports production world as both an A1 and A2 engineer. These were my Crossroads and I like to think they have all added to my individual approach to music programming."
Feel free to get in touch with Jeff via e-mail to let him know your thoughts about his show or even if you just fancy a shout out! jeff@soulandjazz.com.
Stereo, not stereotypical.
Enjoy!
Jazz Crossroads
5th May 2026
Artist - Track - Format - Year
Curtis Amy Native Land Katanga 1963
Lee Morgan Delightful Deggie Delightfulee 1967
Brian Lynch Kyle's Dilemma Torch Bearers 2026
Javon Jackson Forever Young Jackson Plays Dylan 2026
Steve Wilson Helen's Song Enduring Sonance 2026
Billy Childs Heroes Triumvirate 2026
Judith Owen Spooky Suit Yourself 2026
Diane Marino How Am I To Know Live At Vitello's 2026
Alexa Tarantino This Is For Albert The Roar And The Whisper 2026
Gil Scott-Heron Gun Reflections 1981
Gil Scott-Heron Is That Jazz Reflections 1981
The Herbie Hancock Trio Whatcha Waitin' For Herbie Hancock Trio 1977
Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Big Band Mambo Diablo Arsenio And Beyond 2026
Celia Cruz Tremendo Guaguanco The Queen Of Salsa 1996
Eddie Palmieri Paginas Mujer Eddie Palmieri 1981
McGarry, Helm, Deloatch, Freelon Circle The Sistering 2026
Gabrielle Cavassa Prisoner Of Love Diavalo 2026
Adonis Rose featuring Philip Manuel Sixth Ward Strut Unusual Suspects 2026
Club D'Elf Second Line Loon And Thrush 2026
John Ellis Clown Car Fireball 2026
Funk Monkey Mojo Hannah Pre-Roll 2026
Bonerama My Girl's So Fine So Much In Love 2026
Joe Krown Honey Bee Qualified 2026
Dr. John Sweet Home New Orleans Live at Rockpalast 1999 2026
Little Freddie King Hiney Bee Live At BJ's Lounge 2026
Little Freddie King My Girl Josephine Live At BJ's Lounge 2026
Little Freddie King Chicken Dance Live At BJ's Lounge 2026
Steve Masakowski Ya Know They Know Two Worlds 2026
River Eckert Tico Tico River Eckert 2026
Colossus Brass Band Go Head Fred ! Sing On 2026
Johnette Downing My Little Snap Bean My Little Snap Bean 2026
The Rolling Stones and Steve Riley Zydeco Sont Pas Sales A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco 2025