We’re listening to BPD. This collective trio is based in Buffalo. Their three voices come together for an electric set of improvised music. Thanks for listening.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Tonight, we’re listening to BIRTH. This collaborative sax trio - with deep roots in Rochester - blends the best of jazz, electronica, rock, and more in an eclectic powerhouse sound. Thanks for listening.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Tonight, we’re listening to Michael Musillami Trio. This concert - which capped our 40th anniversary celebration, is a quintessential bop shop set: packed with good rhythm, ear worms, and just a bit outside. Thanks for listening.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Bass of Operation, led by Joe Fonda, plays down high-octane, strong spirited, creative jazz. This was recorded at Bop Shop Records' 40th Anniversary celebration.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Joe Fiedler's Open Sesame plays down funky jazz takes on Sesame Street classics and deep cuts. This 2022 set is from Bop Shop's 40th anniversary celebration.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

It's Stew Cutler's 2022 set. Cutler, slinging guitar, leads a power-packed and electric grooving set of gospel, blues, soul, and jazz, into a memorable set.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

It's TRYYO. This trio is led by trombonist Michael Vlatkovich, and backed by cello and drums. The group explores "Mingus-y" tunes, filled with earworms and free sections.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Michael Sarian, trumpet, is recognized both as a rising composer, and for his lyrical qualities on his instrument. In this set, he soars, but blends equally with some of NYC's finest up and comers.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

It's the latest set from store favorites: Joe Policastro Trio! In this 2022 concert, these cats swing, groove, sand shred their way through slamming originals and unexpected arrangements with their signature sound.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

It's Michael Formanek's DROME Trio. All of the music can be played forwards and backwards, but has scintillating energy, great groove, and the occasional earworm.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

In a gathering of three masters of improvisation - Simone Weissenfels, Ken Filiano, and Lou Grassi - performed a special set of unique sound colors, from electric to meditative.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

ROVA Saxophone Quartet - with over 40 years of experience - blends the power of the human voice - with the agility of a saxophone - all inside jazz compositions and improvisations.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Bangers & Mash is a fun Rochester group led by Milt Mashner and Dan Atkinson. This fun and grooving set was a perfect mix of standards and originals.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

We're proud to say that Charlie Ballantine has become a regular of the store. In this slammin' 2022 set, he and his recording trio played the best from his catalog.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Sean Britt is an up and coming jazz guitarist, who's project "SB3" features a talented young cast and swinging originals. In this great set, he's joined by Rochester's Jazz Ambassador, Bob Sneider, for a few tunes.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Allegories is a group that blends pedal steel, trumpet, piano, and vibes that stretches dynamics and harmonies, while throwing in an odd standard or two.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Taking from the sounds of Miles Davis, Dave Douglas and Avishai Cohen, AlbaTrio is a trumpet trio that brings a diverse and eclectic sound to the jazz idiom.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Jon Irabagon Quartet returned a year after their first set with us for another explosive set of creative and improvised jazz, featuring passionate performances from the world-renowned cast.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

A cooking trio, Remedy, featured just the right mix of melody, rhythm, and rhythm with two store favorites and a newcomer, all featuring intricate compositions in a chordless trio.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

A store favorite, Spin Cycle, returned in 2022 for a rousing set of their patented contemporary - mildly "twisted" and punky - sound. The band features Tom Christensen, sax, Pete McCann, guitar, Matt Pavolka, bass, and Scott Nuemann, drums.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Mostly Other People Do the Killing is led by Moppa Elliott playing bass, with Ron Stabinsky (piano, keys) and Kevin Shea (drums), these cats play some of the most enjoyable "out there" sounds. Enjoy this raucous 2022 set.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Jon Irabagon and his all-star quartet delivered a high-octane set of originals in this 2021 set, that was recorded direct to stereo two track.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Joe Fiedler and his "Open Sesame" project have become a staple at the store. In this show, he and the crew played down tunes from the second album from the project, "Fuzzy & Blue."

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

It was a triumphant return: David Clapp started his Bop Shop career as a production assistant, and played this great 2021 set as a leader. With a great group, this set had swingin' standards and a Christmas tune.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

"NOROC" is a quartet that is equal parts New Orleans and Rochester in sound. Trombonist Mark McGrain leads the group of Rochester all-stars.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

It's drummer Dan Weiss and guitarist Miles Okazaki. In this duo setting, Weiss and Okazaki are able to explore extreme rhythmic territory and freely construct flowing improvised sets.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

It's impossible to tell the story of Bop Shop Records without Joe Fonda. The bass player has played at the store over 40 times. This show was one of his most ambitious, and with an unusual lineup - reeds & bassoon - was one for the record books.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Ricky Ford is a force of nature on the tenor saxophone. Known at large for his time with the Mingus band, and a long collaboration with Abdullah Ibrahim, he brought a great band and an endless font of ideas and energy to this set.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Christoph Irniger is a Swiss sax powerhouse, and brought both post-bebop chops and picturesque melodies to the stage in this 2021 set.

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.

Three of the world's greatest living jazz improvisers join forces at the store for a special 2021 set. Listen to Jon Irabagon, Barry Altschul, and Joe Fonda as "3DOM Factor."

Enjoy a virtual front row seat to some of Bop Shop Records’ hottest performances of the past on Jazz90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY. “Bop Shop Live” is hosted by Dan Gross.