FreeFall w/David Bassin

Music

About

David Bassin hosts a weekly two-hour set of beats, rhythm & sound, featuring the latest jazz, soul, & global grooves. Now in its 26th year, FreeFall, airs on KXSF-102.5-FM/KXSF.FM in San Francisco, Tuesdays 10am-noon, and is heard in over 80 countries.

Episodes

  • FreeFall 1171

    FreeFall 1171 showcases a variety of new music releases, including artists such as Airto Moreira, Tema Due, and Blue Lab Beats. The episode spans 120 minutes and features mostly new albums.

  • FreeFall 1170

    This episode of FreeFall 1170 features a replay of sounds from various jazz and soul ensembles including Outer Worlds Jazz Ensemble, Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, and Chicago Soul Jazz Collective, among others. The program was edited from its or…

  • FreeFall 1169

    This episode of FreeFall features new music from artists like Scrimshire, Arturo Sandoval, Anthony Joseph, Divorce From New York, Toni Starešinić, and GoGo Penguin, with one classic Earth, Wind & Fire track included.

  • FreeFall 1168

    FreeFall 1168 features new releases from various artists including Kiiōtō and Massive Attack, a tribute to John Coltrane's 100th birthday, and a 50-year rewind segment.

  • FreeFall 1167

    This episode of FreeFall with David Bassin features an extensive selection of new music, including tracks from Rosa Brunello, Jeff Parker, Web Web, and others. The playlist also includes music by Lipphead, Nightmares On Wax, Adrian Sherwoo…

  • FreeFall 1166

    Episode 1166 of FreeFall w/David Bassin presents new music from various artists including Flea and Irreversible Entanglements, with a brief mention of Steely Dan.

  • FreeFall 1165

    FreeFall 1165 features new music from artists including Ego Ella May, Nubiyan Twist, The Outer Worlds Ensemble, and Yussef Dayes. The episode also includes a Miles Davis centennial celebration set.

  • FreeFall 1164

    Episode 1164 of FreeFall with David Bassin featured a mix of contemporary artists like Cochemea and Move 78, and retrospective tracks from artists such as Chick Corea and Santana, evoking a summer atmosphere.

  • FreeFall 1163

    FreeFall 1163 presented a diverse selection of new music from artists such as Shabaka, Mammal Hands, Flying Lotus, Brian Jackson, Ezra Collective, and Gnarls Barkley. This episode was edited from its original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1162

    FreeFall 1162 features new music from artists including Dominique Fils-Aimé and Blue Lab Beats. The episode includes a tribute to Willie Colon and revisits tracks from Herbie Hancock, Airto, and Eddie Henderson.

  • FreeFall 1161

    FreeFall 1161 presents new music from artists including Irreversible Entanglements, Modha, and Jill Scott, alongside a 50-year rewind of David Bowie, Average White Band, and Gil Scott-Heron. The episode includes selections from Orchestra O…

  • FreeFall 1160

    This episode of FreeFall features new music from Thundercat, Brian Jackson, and others, as well as music from 50 years ago by Bob James, Return To Forever, and Steely Dan.

  • FreeFall 1159

    FreeFall 1159 features a two-hour mix of jazz, R&B, global grooves, and abstract beats hosted by David Bassin. The show broadcasts from San Francisco on KXSF 102.5FM/KXSF.FM.

  • FreeFall 1158

    This episode of FreeFall, number 1158, revisits music from 1976, highlighting jazz-fusion, soul, and blues. It also features new music from various artists.

  • FreeFall 1157

    Episode 1157 of FreeFall with David Bassin features a tribute to Bob Weir and showcases new music from various artists including The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis, SAULT, and Roy Hargrove. This program was edited from its original broa…

  • FreeFall 1156

    This episode of FreeFall w/David Bassin features a selection of music from artists including Cosmic Slap, Dorian Slip, The Natural Yogurt Band, VEEKO, Bennie Maupin, Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Henderson, and Roy Milton, among others. The episo…

  • FreeFall 1155

    This episode of FreeFall w/David Bassin presents a wide array of music, spanning genres like jazz, soul, and funk, with featured artists and tracks.

  • FreeFall 1154

    This episode of FreeFall remembers Steve Cropper and features music from Temporary Blessings, Cosmic Keys, Lettuce, Women In Jazz, Flea, The Gangtet, Bobbi Humphrey, Cannonball Adderly, Harvey Mandel, Astrud Gilberto, and others. The progr…

  • FreeFall 1153

    FreeFall 1153 features classic jazz artists such as Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Charles Lloyd, Gary Burton, and McCoy Tyner, mixed with contemporary artists like Waan, Jimi Tenor, and Muriel Grossmann.

  • FreeFall 1152

    This episode of FreeFall w/David Bassin features music from various artists including Snarky Puppy, Run Logan Run, and Black Jesus Experience. The program was broadcast before Thanksgiving and wished listeners a great holiday.

  • FreeFall 1151

    FreeFall 1151 features new jazz artists like Brandon Sanders and Levitation Orchestra, plus classics from Mongo Santamaria and Ray Charles, with additional music from Sampa The Great and Moonchild.

  • FreeFall 1150

    FreeFall 1150 featured a jazz-heavy playlist on Election Day, including new and old tracks. Artists mentioned include Makaya McCraven, Billy Cobham, Zeitzy, Steve Dyer, Kamasi Washington, Brian Jackson, and Shunzo Ohno.

  • FreeFall 1149

    FreeFall 1149 features a musical tribute to various artists, including Nick Marks, Muriel Grossmann, and the late Klaus Doldinger and Anthony Jackson. The episode also includes a selection of themed tracks for the season.

  • FreeFall 1148

    FreeFall 1148 highlights new albums and artists such as Pharoah Sanders, Gary Bartz, Omasta, Saint Maur, and Temporary Blessings, alongside funk favorites from Fat Produce, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Kylie Auldist, Antibalas, and Alex Nu…

  • FreeFall 1147

    FreeFall 1147 presents new jazz and beat-friendly music from artists such as DoomCannon, Terence Blanchard, Muriel Grossmann, Butcher Brown, Ruby Rushton, Christopher McBride, and Alfa Mist. A link to the full playlist is provided.

  • FreeFall 1146

    FreeFall 1146 features a variety of music, including recent tracks from artists such as Ruby Rushton, Stargazers, and Mulatu Astatke, alongside 17 other songs.

  • FreeFall 1145

    FreeFall 1145 features a playlist of new music for the fall season, with sounds from Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble, Antibalas, Thundercat, and more. The program was edited from its original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1144

    FreeFall 1144 presents new music from artists such as Ledisi, Kassa Overall, The Diasonics, and Levitation Orchestra. The episode also features music from Steam Down and Nate Smith, among others. This program has been edited from its origi…

  • FreeFall 1143

    FreeFall 1143 featured music from artists such as La Chooma, Petter Eldh, Anushka, Steam Down, Josef Leimberg, Demae, Mal Waldron, and Roy Ayers during its second week of fundraising.

  • FreeFall 1142

    FreeFall 1142 marked the show's 7th Anniversary Fundraiser, incorporating music from various artists to encourage listener donations for ongoing programming. The episode included tracks from Ebi Soda, Kyoto Jazz Sextet, Chip Wickham, Coche…

  • FreeFall 1141

    This episode of FreeFall features a deep dive into jazz music, showcasing artists like Gato Barbieri, Mulatu Astatke, and Donny McCaslin. A playlist link is provided for further listening.

  • FreeFall 1140

    FreeFall 1140 featured new music from Chicago Underground Duo, Waan, Ebi Soda, Emma Dayhuff, Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, and Christian McBride Big Band, among others. A playlist link is available.

  • FreeFall 1139

    Episode 1139 of FreeFall w/David Bassin presents a selection of jazz, funk, and global music tracks, including works by Ill Considered, Cochemea, Charles Tolliver, and War. The program is an edited version of the original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1138

    FreeFall 1138 presents a musical journey through jazz and funk, featuring an extensive playlist. The episode includes tracks from Chuck Mangione, Carl Craig, Robert Glasper, Curtis Mayfield, and many others, spanning various eras and subge…

  • FreeFall 1137

    This episode of FreeFall features music from Donny McCaslin, Brian Jackson, Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, Plunky, Lakecia Benjamin, Donald Byrd, and other artists. The program has been edited from its original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1136

    FreeFall 1136, the last episode before summer vacation, includes music from The Blue Nile, GoGo Penguin, WITCH, Skinny Hightower, Frank Sinatra, Littlefingers, Roxy Music, David Bowie, Kez YM, and more. The show resumes on July 22nd.

  • FreeFall 1135

    This episode of FreeFall with David Bassin, number 1135, presents music from a variety of artists including Flutienastiness, Terri Lyne Carrington, Brandee Younger, Miles Davis, The Beach Boys, and Sun Ra. The program has been edited from…

  • FreeFall 1134

    FreeFall 1134 presents a program with music by Rabbath Electric Orchestra, Josef Leimberg, Alfa Mist, and Eric Hilton. It also includes mini-sets from Sly Stone and Bobby Bland. The program has been edited from its original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1133

    This episode of FreeFall 1133 showcases music from various artists including The Budos Band, Quantic, and Joe Armon-Jones. A detailed playlist can be found online.

  • FreeFall 1132

    This episode of FreeFall w/David Bassin includes tracks by Organic Pulse Ensemble, Yazz Ahmed, Quincy Jones, The Jazzinvaders, The Diasonics, Jimi Tenor, Gerardo Frisina, If, Carlos Garnett, Five Times Six, Phi-Psonics, Oner Karacuha, Morc…

  • FreeFall 1131

    FreeFall 1131 features a selection of classic music from artists such as Oliver Nelson, Massive Attack, Beady Belle, Bennie Maupin, and Thievery Corporation. The program has been edited from its original broadcast version.

  • FreeFall 1130

    FreeFall 1130 features a blend of classic jazz from Jeremy Steig, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lonnie Smith, with new music from Amanda Whiting, Cenk Esen, and Daylight Robbery. This episode has been edited from its original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1129

    This episode of FreeFall w/David Bassin features a playlist of music including Brandee Younger, Emma-Jean Thackray, Femi Kuti, Theo Croker, and Sault. The full playlist can be viewed online.

  • FreeFall 1128

    Music broadcast featuring tracks from artists including Kraftwerk, Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, Web Web, Kamasi Washington, and Joe Armon-Jones. This edition of FreeFall presents an edited version of the original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1127

    FreeFall 1127 presents a wide array of musical pieces, featuring artists such as Brian Auger, Donny Hathaway, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Butcher Brown, Rebecca Vasmant, Floating Points, Joe Armon-Jones, Emma-Jean Thackray, Kamasi Washingto…

  • FreeFall 1126 - April 1st

    Episode 1126 of FreeFall w/David Bassin debuts a new 'Rock Of The '70s' format. The program, which was seven years in the making, has been edited from its original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1125

    This episode of FreeFall w/David Bassin, number 1125, featured jazz music from artists including Web Web, Jason Miles, David Murray, and Theo Croker. Classic Blue Note albums were also played.

  • FreeFall 1124

    FreeFall 1124 includes music selections from 44th Move, Daggerboard & Erik Jekebson Orchestra, Poppy Daniels, Duke Ellington, and Lady Blackbird. This episode has been edited from its original broadcast.

  • FreeFall 1123

    FreeFall 1123 presents a diverse playlist featuring jazz and soul artists such as Jimi Tenor, Jazzanova, Bill Laurance, Muriel Grossmann, Roy Ayers, and Azymuth. The episode includes tracks like "Sinus Amoris," "Another New Day," and "Ever…

  • FreeFall 1122

    This episode of FreeFall features a diverse range of music, with notable tracks by Oner Karacuha, Yazz Ahmed, Takuya Kuroda, NIJI, Florence Adooni, and Joe Armon-Jones. The program includes selections from various artists and labels, spann…