Jazz Epicenter 6.7 with Ralph Johnson: Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones & the Golden Era of Jazz

On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, host Ralph Johnson guides listeners through a masterfully curated journey of jazz from the 1960s and 1970s — an era that continues to define the sound, spirit, and soul of the genre.

Broadcasting from Los Angeles, Ralph opens the hour by inviting listeners into the “jazz scape,” a place without landmarks or boundaries, where the music leads the way. The program features iconic recordings from Miles Davis, including the Marcus Miller-composed title track from Tutu, along with electric sax innovator Eddie Harris, trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, and the unmistakable vocal stylings of Tamia, Deniece Williams, and Dee Dee Bridgewater

As the journey continues, Ralph highlights landmark performances by Bob James, Bobby Hutcherson, Dexter Gordon, Wes Montgomery, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Dionne Warwick, and Burt Bacharach, seamlessly blending instrumental brilliance with timeless vocal storytelling. The episode closes with reflective selections that underscore jazz’s enduring emotional depth and spiritual resonance.

Jazz Epicenter 6.7 remains a destination for lifelong jazz fans and new listeners alike — a place where classic recordings are not just remembered, but re-experienced with intention, context, and reverence.