A weekly survey highlighting the top Jazz albums within the Traditional and Contemporary jazz genres, based on national jazz chart movement, listener feedback and local radio airplay. Hosted by Marcellus "The Bassman" Shepard and Kyle LaRue.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA weekly survey highlighting the top Jazz albums within the Traditional and Contemporary jazz genres, based on national jazz chart movement, listener feedback and local radio airplay. Hosted by Marcellus "The Bassman" Shepard and Kyle LaRue.
Recent episodes include "S16 Ep34 - Week Ending 10/02/26" (4 October 2026, 56 minutes), "S16 Ep33 - Week Ending 09/25/26" (26 September 2026, 56 minutes), and "S16 Ep24 - Week Ending 07/10/26" (9 August 2026, 56 minutes).
The Cool Jazz Countdown publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 145 episodes.
Booking probability for The Cool Jazz Countdown is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Cool Jazz Countdown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Cool Jazz Countdown's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Cool Jazz Countdown is a music podcast with 145 episodes published.
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Episode #34
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new entries this week from Evan Taylor and Greg Manning, plus a New Music Feature focus on Monty Alexander's new release! Stay connected with us and view this week's...
Episode #33
Moves, moves, and more moves on the charts making way for a new #1 album this week! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and...
Episode #24
We are welcoming two new entries into the top 10 this week, but will it be enough to crown a new #1? Find out as The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist...
Episode #24
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new entries to explore this week from guitarists Nils and Bobby Broom joining the pack of ten! Like, subscribe, share...and stay connected with us and view this week's...
Episode #22
Major moves on the charts this week give way to a new #1 album...plus a new entry from "old soul" pianist Emmet Cohen! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist...
Episode #25
We've got a New Music Feature from vocalist and songwriter Douyè, as well as fresh sounds from guitarist/producer Paul Brown and trumpet veteran Arturo Sandoval. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay...
Episode #21
Fresh sounds this week from vocalist Kem, and welcoming saxophonist and former New Music Feature artist Steve Wilson into the top 10. Do we have enough movement in the top 5 to unseat trumpeter Jeremy Pelt? Find out, as...
Episode #20
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new sounds from Canadian trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg and contemporary guitarist/producer Adam Hawley on the survey this week. Plus, a tribute to the life and music...
Episode #19
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new sounds from trumpeter Brian Lynch and guitarist Blake Aaron break in to the top 10...plus a salute to the 'Saxophone Colossus', Sonny Rollins. Stay connected with us...
Episode #18
Plenty of moves in the top 10 this week, and fresh sounds from Billy Childs, The Sistering, Hendrik Meurkens, and The TNR Collective as well. Tap in as The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Stay connected with us...
Episode #17
More new entries to explore, as fresh sounds from guitarist Steve Oliver and the Baltimore Jazz Collective join the pack this week. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Stay connected with us and view this week's...
Episode #16
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1 and welcome THREE new entries on the chart...plus a New Music Feature from veteran saxophonist Steve Wilson entitled "Enduring Sonance" (Smoke Sessions Records). Stay connected...
Episode #15
This week, we welcome new projects from Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. and veteran guitarist Chris Standring. Will we see a new #1 for a second consecutive week? The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1...
Episode #14
The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1...and with guitarist Dave Stryker and smooth saxophonist WaKaNa re-entering the top 10, plus pianist Monika Herzig joining the pack, and a NEW #1 album this week...there's some...
Episode #12
Two new entries and one re-entry, and healthy dose of "musical chairs" in the top 10 this week! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view this...
Episode #11
We welcome two new entries and a former #1 re-entering the countdown this week. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist...
Episode #10
So...what's new? Well for starters, how about FOUR new entries in the top 10 this week! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view this week's...
Episode #4
This week, the Bassman and Kyle are exploring fresh sounds from organist Pat Bianchi for our New Music Feature of the Week...plus new sounds from vocalist Lindsey Webster debuting in the top 10! Like, subscribe...
Episode #8
Lots of movement in the top 10 this week, and a new #1 to reveal before it's all said and done. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the...
Episode #7
Two new entries plus three re-entries in the top 10 this week...and a new #1 ready to take the crown! Lots to dive into as in the top 10 this week as The Bassman and Kyle count them down from 10 to 1! Like, subscribe...
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