Lyons Den – Jazz Fusion to Global Grooves + DJ Shoe Live at Brooklyn Bowl (July 7, 2018) | KUNV Las Vegas

March 8, 2026·3 hr 52 min·20 clips

George Lyons kicks off from Las Vegas with Stanley Turrentine and Weather Report's rare tracks.

This episode of The Lyons Den Radio Show is a curated music program hosted by George Lyons from the KUNV studio in Las Vegas. The show features a wide-ranging setlist moving from jazz fusion to global electronica. Host George Lyons provides detailed historical context and musician credits for each track played. The episode opened with a set featuring saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and his track "Mississippi City Strut." Lyons played three tracks from Weather Report's 1975 album *Tail Spinnin'*, including "Between the Thighs" featuring bassist Alfonso Johnson. The host noted Johnson's tenure in Weather Report preceded Jaco Pastorius and that Johnson also played in Bob Weir's band, Bobby and the Midnights. Two tracks from Weather Report's 1974 album *Mysterious Traveler* were also featured. The background music transitioned to Miles Davis, specifically "Lake Geneva" from a 1984 Montreux performance, part of a 20-disc box set chronicling all his festival appearances from 1973 to 1991. A set included the Rolling Stones' "Beast of Burden" and two tracks from the 2010 deluxe edition of *Exile on Main Street*. The show blended genres, following Miles Davis with ZZ Top's "My Head's in Mississippi." The playlist included Thievery Corporation's "Sol Tapado" and two tracks from Lamb's album *Between Darkness and Wonder*. Other featured artists were Zero Seven performing "This World" from a BBC session and Led Zeppelin's "No Quarter" from *Houses of the Holy*. A later set included three tracks from The Doors, drawing from 40th-anniversary mixes of their first album and *The Soft Parade*. The show also featured global and electronic selections from compilations like *Jungle Jazz* and *The Future Sound of Jazz*. Lyons teased an upcoming live set scheduled for the top of the hour, building anticipation for the show's second half. The host's deep knowledge is evident in specifics, like noting the exact disc volume for a Giles Peterson compilation. An interesting insight is the detailed lineage of musicians, such as connecting bassist Alfonso Johnson to both Weather Report and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir. The comprehensive Miles Davis Montreux box set is presented as a significant archival collection. The episode highlights how anniversary re-releases, like those for The Doors and the Rolling Stones, contain previously unreleased material. The curation deliberately contrasts eras and genres, placing classic rock next to trip-hop and drum and bass. The tone is enthusiastic and educational, with the host sharing his expertise in a conversational, radio-friendly style. The style is that of a dedicated music curator guiding listeners through a personally crafted sonic journey. This episode is perfect for music enthusiasts who appreciate deep dives into album history, musician lineages, and genre-blending playlists. Listeners seeking only talk-based interviews or a single musical genre might find the format less engaging.

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