cool, I am envious Matt.
There are still some really good newer bands out. This guy has a really good album out. The Scott Whitfield Jazz Orchestra called Diamonds for Nat. Super cd. It is a tribute cd to Nat Adderley, bro of Julian "Cannonball" A., and a fantastic musician in his own right.
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=21218
Eric in the evening on WGBH, 89.7 FM, still spins great stuff every weeknight.