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1. The Jazz Session #641: Jump Off This Bridge

   Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:03:29 -0000

   Jason Crane chats with the members of the improvising collective Jump Off This Bridge: Judith...

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7710" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2025/06/15/the-jazz-session-641-jump-off-this-bridge/641-jotb/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="641-jotb" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7710" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/641-jotb.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane chats with the members of the improvising collective <a href="https://jotb.bandcamp.com/album/quarks">Jump Off This Bridge</a>: Judith Insell (viola), Virg Dzurinko (piano), Eli Asher (trumpet), and Leonid Galaganov (percussion). They tell a Rashomon-esque story about the formation of the band, and then the conversation covers their new album, <em>Quarks</em>; group improvisation; knowing when not to play; finding joy in the collective; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. The members of Jump Off This Bridge talk about &#8230; lots of things. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2025/06/15/the-jazz-session-641-jump-off-this-bridge/">The Jazz Session #641: Jump Off This Bridge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

2. The Jazz Session #640: Johanna Summer

   Thu, 15 May 2025 09:26:39 -0000

   German pianist Johanna Summer has released several albums in recent years: Upright (ACT, 2025); Cameo (ACT,...

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7705" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2025/05/15/the-jazz-session-640-johanna-summer/640-summer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="640-summer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7705" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/640-summer.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>German pianist <strong><a href="https://johannasummer.de/en/">Johanna Summer</a></strong> has released several albums in recent years: <em>Upright</em> (ACT, 2025); <em>Cameo</em> (ACT, 2025 with Jakob Manz); and <em>Resonanzen</em> (ACT, 2023). In this interview, Summer discusses all three albums; her musical partnership with Manz; improvising on classical themes; finding freedom through limitation; and much more.<strong> NOTE: </strong>Members get an extra segment from the interview in which Johanna talks about language fluency.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Johanna talks about her love of football/soccer. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2025/05/15/the-jazz-session-640-johanna-summer/">The Jazz Session #640: Johanna Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

3. The Jazz Session #639: Muriel Grossmann

   Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:03:55 -0000

   Jason Crane talks with saxophonist Muriel Grossmann about her new album, Light Of The Mind....

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7700" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2025/04/15/the-jazz-session-639-muriel-grossmann/639-grossman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="639-grossman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7700" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/639-grossman.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane talks with saxophonist Muriel Grossmann about her new album, <em>Light Of The Mind</em>. They also talk about Buddhism and its relationship to improvisation; the music scene on the Spanish island where Muriel lives; finding players and sticking with them; and more. Learn more about Muriel at <a href="http://www.murielgrossmann.com">http://www.murielgrossmann.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Muriel talks about gardening. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2025/04/15/the-jazz-session-639-muriel-grossmann/">The Jazz Session #639: Muriel Grossmann</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

4. The Jazz Session #636: 17th Anniversary Episode with Les McCann

   Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:00:23 -0000

   The Jazz Session turns 17 today! I’m celebrating with an archival episode from back in...

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7687" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2024/02/24/the-jazz-session-636-17th-anniversary-episode-with-les-mccann/636-mccann-17th/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="636-mccann-17th" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7687" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/636-mccann-17th.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>The Jazz Session turns 17 today! I&#8217;m celebrating with an archival episode from back in my jazz radio days. I interviewed Les McCann in 2004 about his classic album <em>Swiss Movement</em>. Les passed away on December 29, 2023. I thought I&#8217;d commemorate his passing and celebrate his life and the birthday of this show by sharing that interview with you. Thanks for listening and for supporting <em>The Jazz Session </em>at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join.">https://thejazzsession.com/join.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2024/02/24/the-jazz-session-636-17th-anniversary-episode-with-les-mccann/">The Jazz Session #636: 17th Anniversary Episode with Les McCann</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

5. The Jazz Session #634: Benjamin Koppel

   Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:03:09 -0000

   Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel’s new trio recording with Scott Colley and Brian Blade is called...

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7677" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2024/01/03/the-jazz-session-634-benjamin-koppel/tjs-634-koppel/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-634-koppel" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7677" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tjs-634-koppel.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel&#8217;s new trio recording with Scott Colley and Brian Blade is called <em>Perspective</em>. In this interview, Benjamin talks about the special relationship between the band members; the band as a collective; his family&#8217;s long history in music in Denmark; why he chooses to play in so many different genres; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Benjamin talks about what he&#8217;s learned from his dogs. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2024/01/03/the-jazz-session-634-benjamin-koppel/">The Jazz Session #634: Benjamin Koppel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

6. The Jazz Session #633: Allison Miller

   Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:03:43 -0000

   Allison Miller’s latest album is called Rivers In Our Veins. In this interview, Allison talks...

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7673" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/12/14/the-jazz-session-633-allison-miller/tjs-633-miller/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-633-miller" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7673 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tjs-633-miller.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Allison Miller&#8217;s latest album is called <em>Rivers In Our Veins.</em> In this interview, Allison talks about the inspiration for the project and the research into American waterways that went into it; the care she took in assembling the band; the multimedia nature of the project, which includes both visuals and dancers; and much more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Allison talks about drone photography. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>EXTRA BONUS EPISODE: </strong>Patreon supporters are also getting an episode of Jazz90.1 50th anniversary podcast on which they interviewed me about my time as station manager of that fabulous community jazz station in Rochester, NY.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/12/14/the-jazz-session-633-allison-miller/">The Jazz Session #633: Allison Miller</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

7. The Jazz Session #632: Benjamin Boone

   Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:03:52 -0000

   Saxophonist Benjamin Boone’s new album is Caught In The Rhythm (Origin Records, 2023). In this...

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7668" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/11/08/the-jazz-session-632-benjamin-boone/tjs-632-boone/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-632-boone" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7668 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tjs-632-boone.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist Benjamin Boone&#8217;s new album is <em>Caught In The Rhythm</em> (Origin Records, 2023). In this interview, Ben talks about his ongoing project to combine poetry with improvised music; how he approaches the selection and setting of the poems; his study of the music of speech; using his music for social commentary; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Ben talks about talking with his wife. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/11/08/the-jazz-session-632-benjamin-boone/">The Jazz Session #632: Benjamin Boone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

8. The Jazz Session #631: Marc Copland

   Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:03:10 -0000

   Marc Copland’s latest album is Someday (InnerVoiceJazz, 2023). In this interview, Marc talks about his...

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   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7664" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/25/the-jazz-session-631-marc-copland/tjs-631-copland/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-631-copland" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7664" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-631-copland.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Marc Copland&#8217;s latest album is <em>Someday</em> (InnerVoiceJazz, 2023). In this interview, Marc talks about his bandmates; why he seeks out opportunities to play with younger musicians; his years with John Abercrombie and Gary Peacock; going into the studio without a detailed plan; and much more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Marc talks about finding hope in science fiction. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/25/the-jazz-session-631-marc-copland/">The Jazz Session #631: Marc Copland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

9. The Jazz Session #630: 2023 TD James Moody Jazz Fest Preview

   Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:03:29 -0000

   This episode of The Jazz Session is sponsored by the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at...

   The post The Jazz Session #630: 2023 TD James Moody Jazz Fest Preview appeared first on The Jazz Session.

   <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7661" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/18/the-jazz-session-630-2023-td-james-moody-jazz-fest-preview/tjs-630-njpac/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-630-njpac" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7661" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-630-njpac.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>This episode of <em>The Jazz Session</em> is sponsored by the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The festival runs from November 3 through 19 and features a who’s who of talent from the jazz world and beyond. Performers include Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap; Take 6; Abdullah Ibrahim; Gladys Knight; Dave Grusin; Cyrus Chestnut; Steve Turre; Christian McBride with Savion Glover; and many more. Tickets and a full schedule of performances are available at <a href="https://njpac.org">https://njpac.org</a>. This episode features interviews with Abdullah Ibrahim, Bill Charlap, Claude McKnight from Take 6, and Dave Grusin.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Please note that there is no bonus show for this sponsored episode. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/18/the-jazz-session-630-2023-td-james-moody-jazz-fest-preview/">The Jazz Session #630: 2023 TD James Moody Jazz Fest Preview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

10. The Jazz Session #629: Aline Homzy

    Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:03:08 -0000

    Violinist Aline Homzy’s new album with her band Etoile Magique is called Eclipse (Elastic Recordings,...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7656" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/11/the-jazz-session-629-aline-homzy/tjs-629-homzy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-629-homzy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7656" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=1222%2C1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=922%2C922&amp;ssl=1 922w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=675%2C675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-629-homzy.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Violinist Aline Homzy&#8217;s new album with her band Etoile Magique is called <em>Eclipse </em>(Elastic Recordings, 2023). In this interview, Aline talks about imagining a world for the album to inhabit; how that world took shape in the arranging and titling process; writing for these particular musicians; a surprise theremin; how her dad influenced her music; what it&#8217;s like to play an uncommon jazz instrument; the importance of open-mindedness as a musician; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Aline talks about wildlife videography. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/11/the-jazz-session-629-aline-homzy/">The Jazz Session #629: Aline Homzy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

11. The Jazz Session #628: Todd Sickafoose

    Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:03:03 -0000

    Bassist Todd Sickafoose’s new album is called Bear Proof (Secret Hatch Records, 2023). On this...

    The post The Jazz Session #628: Todd Sickafoose appeared first on The Jazz Session.

    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7544" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/04/the-jazz-session-628-todd-sickafoose/tjs-628-sickafoose/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-628-sickafoose" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7544" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tjs-628-sickafoose.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Bassist Todd Sickafoose&#8217;s new album is called <em>Bear Proof</em> (Secret Hatch Records, 2023). On this episode, Todd talks about assembling a cast of strong musical personalities; the challenges of recording an hour-long piece with no breaks; his work with Anaïs Mitchell on Hadestown; his long tenure in Ani DiFranco&#8217;s band; music as social commentary; composing for podcasts; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Todd talks about living in Oaxaca. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/10/04/the-jazz-session-628-todd-sickafoose/">The Jazz Session #628: Todd Sickafoose</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

12. The Jazz Session #627: Kait Dunton

    Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:03:10 -0000

    Kait Dunton’s new album is called Keyboards (Real & Imagined Music, 2023). In this interview, Kait...

    The post The Jazz Session #627: Kait Dunton appeared first on The Jazz Session.

    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7539" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/09/27/the-jazz-session-627-kait-dunton/tjs-627-dunton/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-627-dunton" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7539" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-627-dunton.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Kait Dunton&#8217;s new album is called <em>Keyboards </em>(Real &amp; Imagined Music, 2023). In this interview, Kait talks about her love for 70s synth music; the challenge of using vintage keyboards; how she was &#8220;pushed&#8221; (in a friendly way) into the world of keyboards; developing her social media following; simplicity versus complexity in composition; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Kait talks about pickleball. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/09/27/the-jazz-session-627-kait-dunton/">The Jazz Session #627: Kait Dunton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

13. The Jazz Session #626: Kris Davis

    Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:03:08 -0000

    Pianist Kris Davis’s new album is called Live At The Village Vanguard (Pyroclastic Records, 2023)....

    The post The Jazz Session #626: Kris Davis appeared first on The Jazz Session.

    <p>Pianist Kris Davis&#8217;s new album is called <em>Live At The Village Vanguard</em> (Pyroclastic Records, 2023). In this interview, Kris talks about what it feels like to record at the Village Vanguard; how she put together the Diatom Ribbons band; working with a DJ; the role of humor in instrumental performance; working with the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice; her recent tour with Dave Holland; and more.</p> <p>Kris was previously on episode #290, which you can <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/07/the-jazz-session-290-kris-davis/">listen to here</a>.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Kris talks about grilling. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/09/20/the-jazz-session-626-kris-davis/">The Jazz Session #626: Kris Davis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

14. The Jazz Session #625: Christine Jensen

    Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:03:11 -0000

    Saxophonist Christine Jensen’s latest album is called Day Moon. In this interview, Christine talks about...

    The post The Jazz Session #625: Christine Jensen appeared first on The Jazz Session.

    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7530" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/09/06/the-jazz-session-625-christine-jensen/tjs-625-jensen/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-625-jensen" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7530 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tjs-625-jensen.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist Christine Jensen&#8217;s latest album is called <em>Day Moon. </em>In this interview, Christine talks about creating musical sketches; writing during the pandemic; turning visual and other ideas into music; playing in duo format; losing the friend to whom the album is dedicated; teaching at Eastman; and more.</p> <p>Christine was also on <em>The Jazz Session </em>in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/08/show-11-christine-jensen/">2007</a> and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/23/the-jazz-session-227-christine-jensen/">2010</a>.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Christine talks about paddleboarding. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/09/06/the-jazz-session-625-christine-jensen/">The Jazz Session #625: Christine Jensen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

15. The Jazz Session #624: Moreira Chonguiça

    Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:03:50 -0000

    Moreira Chonguiça is a saxophonist and producer from Mozambique. His latest album is called Songs...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7526" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/08/16/the-jazz-session-624-moreira-chonguica/tjs-624-chonguica/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs-624-chonguica" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7526 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tjs-624-chonguica.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Moreira Chonguiça is a saxophonist and producer from Mozambique. His latest album is called <em>Songs of Peace</em>. In this interview, Moreira talks about surviving the pandemic and evaluating life; his education in South Africa; the people in Mozambique who inspired his interest in jazz; his relationship with jazz master Manu Dibango; passing on what he&#8217;s learned to the next generation; and much more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Moreira talks about his family and friends. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>NOTE: </strong>Patreon members also get an extra 7 minutes of conversation!</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/08/16/the-jazz-session-624-moreira-chonguica/">The Jazz Session #624: Moreira Chonguiça</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

16. The Jazz Session #623: Michael Blake

    Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:03:48 -0000

    Saxophonist Michael Blake’s new album is Dance of the Mystic Bliss (P&M Records, 2023). Michael...

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    <p>Saxophonist Michael Blake&#8217;s new album is <em>Dance of the Mystic Bliss </em>(P&amp;M Records, 2023). Michael talks about his mom, to whom the album is dedicated; the recording process, especially the percussion; his days with the Lounge Lizards; working with Teo Macero and Scotty Hard; and a lot more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Michael talks about bicycle racing. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/08/02/the-jazz-session-623-michael-blake/">The Jazz Session #623: Michael Blake</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

17. The Jazz Session #622: Laila Biali

    Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:03:02 -0000

    Laila Biali’s latest album is called Your Requests. In this interview, she talks about the...

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    <p>Laila Biali&#8217;s latest album is called <em>Your Requests</em>. In this interview, she talks about the fan-generated song list; balancing her dual roles as vocalist and pianist; her adventurous collaboration with Kurt Elling; and a lot more.</p> <p>Laila was also on <em>The Jazz Session</em> in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/17/the-jazz-session-549-laila-biali/">2021</a> and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/11/the-jazz-session-599-mothers-in-jazz/">2022</a>.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Laila talks about hiking. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/07/19/the-jazz-session-622-laila-biali/">The Jazz Session #622: Laila Biali</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

18. The Jazz Session #621: Steven Bernstein

    Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:03:06 -0000

    Steven Bernstein’s new album with his band Sexmob is called The Hard Way (Corbett vs....

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    <p>Steven Bernstein&#8217;s new album with his band Sexmob is called <em>The Hard Way </em>(Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2023). In this interview, Bernstein talks about working with producer Scotty Hard; his &#8220;first take&#8221; philosophy; bringing the audience in; life as a working musician; and a lot more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy.  Steven talks about the wild stories he hears when he calls his musician friends while walking his dog. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/07/12/the-jazz-session-621-steven-bernstein/">The Jazz Session #621: Steven Bernstein</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

19. The Jazz Session #620: Mark Dresser

    Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:03:00 -0000

    Mark Dresser‘s new solo bass album is Tines Of Change (Pyroclastic Records, 2023). In this...

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    <p><strong>Mark Dresser</strong>&#8216;s new solo bass album is <em>Tines Of Change </em>(Pyroclastic Records, 2023). In this interview, Mark talks about the sonic experimentation that led to the modified bass he plays on this recording; how Jimi Hendrix and Charles Mingus influenced his early musical thinking; the short vacation on the East Coast that led to a multi-year stint in New Haven, CT; how he passes on what he&#8217;s learned to his students; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Mark talks about walking at Torrey Pines State Beach. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/07/05/the-jazz-session-620-mark-dresser/">The Jazz Session #620: Mark Dresser</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

20. The Jazz Session #619: Alex Weiss

    Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:03:20 -0000

    Saxophonist Alex Weiss’s new album is Most Don’t Have Enough. In this interview he talks...

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    <p>Saxophonist Alex Weiss&#8217;s new album is <em>Most Don&#8217;t Have Enough</em>. In this interview he talks about the legacy and influence of his grandfather; the selection of his bandmates; the evolution of the music; using music for social change; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Alex talks about being a parent and seeing the world through the eyes of a child. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/06/21/the-jazz-session-619-alex-weiss/">The Jazz Session #619: Alex Weiss</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

21. The Jazz Session #618: Ingrid Laubrock

    Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:03:55 -0000

    Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock’s new album is called The Last Quiet Place. In this interview, she...

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    <p>Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock&#8217;s new album is called <em>The Last Quiet Place</em>. In this interview, she explores the idea of the title; talks about her band and how she chose them; describes her methods of composition; gives a preview of some upcoming projects; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy.  Ingrid talks about getting out in nature and cooking Indian food. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/06/14/the-jazz-session-618-ingrid-laubrock/">The Jazz Session #618: Ingrid Laubrock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

22. The Jazz Session #617: Bill Lowe

    Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:03:48 -0000

    Trombonist and tuba player and educator Bill Lowe has a long and fascinating history in...

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    <p>Trombonist and tuba player and educator Bill Lowe has a long and fascinating history in the world of improvised music. In this interview, we talk about his new album, <em>Sweet Cane: Suites And Other Pedagogical Prompts </em>(Mandorla Music Records, 2023); his Signifyin&#8217; Natives Ensemble; the mentorship of Bill Barron and Frank Foster; setting texts to music; working across musical divisions; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Bill talks about finding beauty in the world. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/06/07/the-jazz-session-617-bill-lowe/">The Jazz Session #617: Bill Lowe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

23. [UNLOCKED] TJS Bonus: Jason Parker on collecting jazz records

    Mon, 22 May 2023 17:36:33 -0000

    NOTE: This was originally a Patreon bonus episode. I’m unlocking it so that everyone can...

    The post [UNLOCKED] TJS Bonus: Jason Parker on collecting jazz records appeared first on The Jazz Session.

    <div data-tag="post-content-collapse"> <div class="sc-dwsnSq kpGPTK"> <div class="sc-jtXEFf fwinVq" aria-hidden="false"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYcGch sc-rcywpx-0 hRKPxe"> <p><strong>NOTE: This was originally a Patreon bonus episode. I&#8217;m unlocking it so that everyone can hear it and become convinced that it&#8217;s cool to be a member. Are you convinced? Great! Join today for $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</strong></p> <p>Trumpeter Jason Parker takes us on a guided tour of the world of jazz record collecting. He demystifies the process and offers great tips for both the beginning and more advanced collector.</p> <p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>London Jazz Collector: <a href="https://londonjazzcollector.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://londonjazzcollector.wordpress.com/</a> &#8211; a wealth of info! Check out the label guides</li> <li>Discogs: <a href="https://discogs.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">discogs.com</a> &#8211; every pressing listed with its markings</li> <li>Popsike: <a href="https://popsike.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">popsike.com</a> &#8211; all recent internet sales cataloged</li> <li>Jason Parker on social media and elsewhere</li> <li>IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/jasonparkerquartet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@jasonparkerquartet</a></li> <li>IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/unclecharliesjazzrecords" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@unclecharliesjazzrecords</a></li> <li><a href="https://jasonparkermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jasonparkermusic.com</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/05/22/unlocked-tjs-bonus-jason-parker-on-collecting-jazz-records/">[UNLOCKED] TJS Bonus: Jason Parker on collecting jazz records</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

24. The Jazz Session #615: Bob Mintzer

    Wed, 03 May 2023 07:03:28 -0000

    Saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bob Mintzer’s latest album is called Soundscapes. In this interview,...

    The post The Jazz Session #615: Bob Mintzer appeared first on The Jazz Session.

    <p>Saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bob Mintzer&#8217;s latest album is called <em>Soundscapes</em>. In this interview, Bob talks about learning to arrange during his days with Buddy Rich; recording with the WDR Big Band; how he ended up on more than 1,000 recordings; his legacy as an arranger for student ensembles; his work as an educator; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy.  Bob talks about hiking and cooking and more. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/05/03/the-jazz-session-615-bob-mintzer/">The Jazz Session #615: Bob Mintzer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

25. The Jazz Session #614: Joe Locke

    Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:03:29 -0000

    Vibraphonist Joe Locke returns to The Jazz Session to discuss his new album, Makram. In...

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    <p>Vibraphonist Joe Locke returns to <em>The Jazz Session </em>to discuss his new album, <em>Makram. </em>In this interview Joe talks about connecting with an audience; finding the right band; his late colleagues Roy Hargrove and Vic Juris; adapting old songs for modern settings; and more.</p> <p><strong>NOTES</strong></p> <p>You can also <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/01/the-jazz-session-156-joe-locke/">listen to Joe&#8217;s previous episode from 2010</a>.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Joe talks about slow-cooking. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="https://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="https://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/04/19/the-jazz-session-614-joe-locke/">The Jazz Session #614: Joe Locke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

26. The Jazz Session #613: Jo Lawry

    Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:03:54 -0000

    Jo Lawry’s new trio album with Linda May Han Oh and Allison Miller is called...

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    <p>Jo Lawry&#8217;s new trio album with Linda May Han Oh and Allison Miller is called <em>Acrobats. </em>In this interview, we talk about the selection of the band members and the repertoire; gender diversity in jazz; Jo&#8217;s years with Sting; and more.</p> <p><strong>NOTES</strong></p> <ul> <li>You can hear Jo&#8217;s 2008 episode of <em>The Jazz Session </em><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/10/the-jazz-session-42-jo-lawry/">here</a>.</li> <li>In addition to the normal bonus episode (see below), members also get an additional 15 minutes of interview material with Jo that isn&#8217;t in the regular version of the episode because I try to keep them to 40 minutes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy.  Jo talks about needlepoint. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/04/05/the-jazz-session-613-jo-lawry/">The Jazz Session #613: Jo Lawry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

27. The Jazz Session #612: Tomas Fujiwara

    Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:03:23 -0000

    Tomas Fujiwara is back for his third appearance on The Jazz Session. In this interview...

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    <p>Tomas Fujiwara is back for his third appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. In this interview we focus on his band Triple Double. We explore their formation and talk about their two most recent albums: <em>March </em>(2022) and <em>March On</em> (2023). Be sure to listen to his previous appearances from <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/25/the-jazz-session-211-tomas-fujiwara/">2010</a> and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/21/the-jazz-session-374-tomas-fujiwara/">2012</a>, too.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy.  Tomas talks about taking inspiration from the work of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/03/15/the-jazz-session-612-tomas-fujiwara/">The Jazz Session #612: Tomas Fujiwara</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

28. The Jazz Session #611: Kenny Barron

    Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:03:13 -0000

    Kenny Barron’s latest album is a collection of solo piano performances called The Source. In...

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    <p>Kenny Barron&#8217;s latest album is a collection of solo piano performances called <em>The Source</em>. In this interview, Kenny talks about why playing solo piano can be scary and why he returned to it on this recording; his older brother Bill and their musical history together; his goals for the future of his music; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Kenny talks about cooking. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/03/01/the-jazz-session-611-kenny-barron/">The Jazz Session #611: Kenny Barron</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

29. The Jazz Session: 16th Anniversary Spectacular!

    Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:03:29 -0000

    The Jazz Session turns 16 today! On this special episode, you’ll hear a clip from...

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    <p><em>The Jazz Session</em> turns 16 today! On this special episode, you&#8217;ll hear a clip from each calendar year of the show, along with the story behind the clip. This episode features John Abercrombie, Chico Hamilton, Steve Kuhn, Amy Cervini, Fred Hersch, Jack DeJohnette, Angela Davis, Allison Wedding, Red Wierenga, Josh Rutner, Darcy James Argue, Dmitri Matheny, Mike Baggetta, Wendy Eisenberg, Chloe Rowlands, and Tierney Sutton.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, plus early access to every episode. You&#8217;ll also get thanked by me on an episode and you&#8217;ll get occasional behind-the-scenes information. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/02/24/the-jazz-session-16th-anniversary-spectacular/">The Jazz Session: 16th Anniversary Spectacular!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

30. The Jazz Session #610: Conrad Herwig

    Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:03:07 -0000

    Trombonist Conrad Herwig and the Latin Side All-Stars are playing every Tuesday night at Django...

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    <p>Trombonist Conrad Herwig and the Latin Side All-Stars are playing every Tuesday night at Django in the Roxy Hotel in New York now through March 28, 2023. In this interview, we talk about Conrad&#8217;s history from his formative years in Hawaii to his early professional career in NYC; his <em>The Latin Side Of&#8230;</em> project and its most recent album of Mingus tunes; navigating the path between jazz classics and their Afro-Caribbean reinterpretation; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy.  Conrad talks about visual art. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/02/15/the-jazz-session-610-conrad-herwig/">The Jazz Session #610: Conrad Herwig</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

31. The Jazz Session #609: Doug Wamble

    Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:03:48 -0000

    Guitarist and vocalist Doug Wamble‘s latest album is called Blues In The Present Tense. It’s...

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    <p>Guitarist and vocalist <strong>Doug Wamble</strong>&#8216;s latest album is called <em>Blues In The Present Tense</em>. It&#8217;s an overtly political album that speaks to a range of important issues. It&#8217;s also a great album musically, featuring performances by Eric Revis, Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts and Branford Marsalis. In this interview, Doug talks about using his music as a vehicle for political expression; the old school session at which the album was recorded; the inspiration of Kenny Kirkland; and a lot more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Doug talks about cooking. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/02/01/the-jazz-session-609-doug-wamble/">The Jazz Session #609: Doug Wamble</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

32. TJS Bonus: Formative Albums (January 2023)

    Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:03:25 -0000

    NOTE: Members received this a week ago, but I’m making it public so that perhaps...

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    <div style="cursor: auto;" data-tag="post-content-collapse"> <div class="sc-gyElHZ hrmMdL"> <div> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYcGch sc-1di2uql-0 UaqkX"> <p><strong>NOTE: Members received this a week ago, but I&#8217;m making it public so that perhaps you&#8217;ll consider becoming a member if you&#8217;re not already. You can join today for $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You get bonus shows like this, plus early access to every episode, plus a bonus episode called <em>This I Dig Of You </em>that accompanies each main episode. And more!</strong></p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>Jason Crane is joined by Aaron Staebell and Patrick McCurry to talk about albums that helped shaped them as music listeners. This episode contains more Big Daddy Kane content than you might expect. Coincidentally, Crane and Kane were both born on September 10. Spooky!</p> <p><strong>LINKS</strong></p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5rX287e1tFCBOkjObugghB?si=rXAJd2zKSSSCrOagqTfdJA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>Kenton In Hi-Fi</em></a> on Spotify</p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5DR4gcd3fj3E6XhbPTaF82?si=1nHURyQaQQGeDRWbHJpHPA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>Back On the Block</em></a> on Spotify</p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2gCK55UyNhEA6147zSpt72?si=lkogvC1LRrOtHMylpAkp9g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>Excavation</em></a> on Spotify</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_on_the_Block#Personnel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">personnel section of the Wikipedia entry for <em>Back On The Block</em></a></p> <p>Follow Patrick McCurry on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saxmccurry/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@saxmccurry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TikTok</a></p> <p>Follow Aaron Staebell on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaronstaebell/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@aaronstaebelldrums" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TikTok</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.inthetruenorth.com/products/inspired-by-masters-for-drumset-digital-download" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Buy Aaron&#8217;s instruction book for young drummers</a></p> <p>Follow Jason Crane on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanarchism/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jasondcrane" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TikTok</a></p> <p>Follow <em>The Jazz Session</em> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejazzsession/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thejazzsession" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TikTok</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/01/25/tjs-bonus-formative-albums-january-2023/">TJS Bonus: Formative Albums (January 2023)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

33. The Jazz Session #608: Steve Tibbetts

    Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:03:56 -0000

    There’s a new anthology of the work of guitarist Steve Tibbetts called Hellbound Train. In...

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    <p>There&#8217;s a new anthology of the work of guitarist Steve Tibbetts called <em>Hellbound Train</em>. In this interview, Steve talks about putting together that anthology; how world travel has shaped his life and music; the importance of percussion to the music he writes and plays; and more.</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a monthly bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy.  Steve talks about his plans to travel to places around the world he&#8217;s never visited. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/01/18/the-jazz-session-608-steve-tibbetts/">The Jazz Session #608: Steve Tibbetts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

34. The Jazz Session #607: Ernesto Cervini

    Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:03:47 -0000

    Ernesto Cervini’s new album, Joy, was inspired by Louise Penny’s detective series about Chief Inspector...

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    <p>Ernesto Cervini&#8217;s new album, <em>Joy</em>, was inspired by Louise Penny&#8217;s detective series about Chief Inspector Gamache. That series has now been made into the show <em>Three Pines</em>. In this interview, Ernesto talks about how the books inspired the music; why he decided to work with vocalists for the first time; composing music based on novels given that some listeners won&#8217;t have read them; and much more.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>PATREON</p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a monthly bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which my guest talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. Ernesto talks about ultimate frisbee. Members also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2023/01/04/the-jazz-session-607-ernesto-cervini/">The Jazz Session #607: Ernesto Cervini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

35. The Jazz Session #606: Claudia Acuña

    Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:03:59 -0000

    Vocalist Claudia Acuña returns to talk about her album Duo (Ropeadope Records, 2022). In this...

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    <p>Vocalist <a href="https://www.claudiaacuna.net/"><strong>Claudia Acuña</strong></a> returns to talk about her album <em>Duo </em>(Ropeadope Records, 2022). In this interview, Claudia discusses the long road to an album of duets; singing music in Spanish for English-speaking audiences; collaborating as a vocalist with instruments that don&#8217;t play chords; the influence of Chick Corea; and more.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p>PATREON</p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a monthly bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which that month&#8217;s guest talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/12/07/the-jazz-session-606-claudia-acuna/">The Jazz Session #606: Claudia Acuña</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

36. The Jazz Session #605: Terri Lyne Carrington

    Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:03:34 -0000

    Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington recently released two albums, two books, and she’s curating an exhibit...

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    <p>Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington recently released two albums, two books, and she&#8217;s curating an exhibit at Detroit&#8217;s Carr Center. In this interview, we talk about her Jazz Without Patriarchy project; <em>New Standards</em>, a book and album featuring jazz tunes by women; her live album with Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding; and the many-layered exhibit she&#8217;s overseeing.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://candidrecords.com/products/copy-of-live-at-the-detroit-jazz-festival"><em>New Standards Vol. 1 </em></a>(album)</li> <li><a href="https://candidrecords.com/products/copy-of-mirror-mirror"><em>Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival </em></a>(album)</li> <li><a href="https://www.halleonard.com/product/369515/new-standards-101-lead-sheets-by-women-composers"><em>New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers </em></a>(book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Three-Kind-Allen-Carrington-Spalding/dp/1665570598/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XZNI55IGDKO0&amp;keywords=terri+lyne+carrington&amp;qid=1667317845&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjA1IiwicXNhIjoiMy40NSIsInFzcCI6IjIuNzcifQ%3D%3D&amp;rnid=2941120011&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=terri+lyne+carrington%2Caps%2C225&amp;sr=1-1"><em>Three of a Kind: The Allen Carrington Spalding Trio </em></a>(book)</li> <li><a href="https://thecarrcenter.org/new-standards/">New Standards exhibit at The Carr Center</a></li> </ul> <p>Patreon supporters also get <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which this month&#8217;s guest talks about something non-musical that is bringing them joy. Terri Lyne talks about playing ping-pong against some well-known musicians. Listen at <a href="http://thejazzsession.com/join">http://thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS:</p> <ul> <li>Host &amp; producer: Jason Crane</li> <li>Theme music: <a href="http://www.respectsextet.com/">The Respect Sextet</a></li> <li>Logo: Sarah Walter</li> <li>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/11/02/the-jazz-session-605-terri-lyne-carrington/">The Jazz Session #605: Terri Lyne Carrington</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

37. The Jazz Session #604: TD James Moody Jazz Festival Preview

    Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:03:32 -0000

    This episode is sponsored by the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the New Jersey...

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    <p>This episode is sponsored by the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The festival runs from November 8 through 20 and features a who’s who of talent from the jazz world and beyond. Performers include Fantasia with Jazzmeia Horn; Dee Dee Bridgewater singing with tap dancer Savion Glover; the Jon Faddis Quartet; Yellowjackets; Terence Blanchard with E-Collective and the Turtle Island Quartet; a recreation by Trouble No More and Dumpstaphunk of the Allman Brothers classic live album <i>Eat A Peach</i>; the Maria Schneider Orchestra; the Vanessa Rubin Trio; the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition; and much more. Tickets and a full schedule of performances are available at <a href="https://www.njpac.org/series/james-moody-jazz-festival/">https://www.njpac.org/series/james-moody-jazz-festival/</a>.</p> <p>On this episode you’ll hear interviews with four performers from the TD James Moody Jazz Festival: Bob Mintzer of Yellowjackets; Dee Dee Bridgewater; Lamar Williams Jr. of Trouble No More; and Terence Blanchard.</p> <p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p> <p>Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (<a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>)<br /> Logo: Sarah Walter<br /> Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (<a href="http://hearchucknow.com">hearchucknow.com</a>)</p> <p><strong>PATREON</strong></p> <p>Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a monthly bonus show called <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which that month&#8217;s guest talks about something non-musical that&#8217;s bringing them joy. You&#8217;ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join today at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/10/19/the-jazz-session-604-td-james-moody-jazz-festival-preview/">The Jazz Session #604: TD James Moody Jazz Festival Preview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

38. The Jazz Session #603: Michael Sarian

    Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:03:33 -0000

    Trumpeter Michael Sarian‘s new album is called Living At The End Of The World. In...

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    <p>Trumpeter <a href="https://www.michaelsarian.com/">Michael Sarian</a>&#8216;s new album is called <em>Living At The End Of The World</em>. In this interview, Sarian talks about the stories behind many of the tracks; how he figures out which tunes to put on an album; working with Camila Meza; discovering Meshell Ndegeocello; and much more.</p> <p>Patreon supporters also get the premiere episode of <em>This I Dig Of You</em>, on which this month&#8217;s guest talks about something non-musical that is bringing them joy. Michael talks about working out and about Argentine-style grilling. Listen at <a href="http://thejazzsession.com/join">http://thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>CREDITS:</p> <ul> <li>Host &amp; producer: Jason Crane</li> <li>Theme music: <a href="http://www.respectsextet.com/">The Respect Sextet</a></li> <li>Logo: Sarah Walter</li> <li>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/10/05/the-jazz-session-603-michael-sarian/">The Jazz Session #603: Michael Sarian</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

39. The Jazz Session #602: A Tribute To jaimie branch

    Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:03:51 -0000

    This episode is a tribute to trumpeter jaimie branch via a collection of voice messages...

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    <div data-contents="true"> <div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="7q64g" data-offset-key="1k3c7-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1k3c7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1k3c7-0-0">This episode is a tribute to trumpeter jaimie branch via a collection of voice messages left by friends, collaborators and fans, plus selections of jaimie&#8217;s music.</span></div> <div data-offset-key="1k3c7-0-0"></div> </div> <div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="7q64g" data-offset-key="1du5d-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1du5d-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1du5d-0-0">This episode also marks the return of Jason Crane as the host of </span><em>The Jazz Session </em><span data-offset-key="1du5d-0-2">in its new monthly format. </span></div> </div> </div> <div data-offset-key="1du5d-0-0"></div> <div data-offset-key="1du5d-0-0">Please support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by becoming a member at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/09/07/the-jazz-session-602-a-tribute-to-jaimie-branch/">The Jazz Session #602: A Tribute To jaimie branch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

40. TJS Summer Bonus: Measuring Success In The Arts (Teaser)

    Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:32:05 -0000

    Aaron Staebell and Patrick McCurry join Jason Crane to talk about how they measure artistic...

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    <p>Aaron Staebell and Patrick McCurry join Jason Crane to talk about how they measure artistic success. How many people need to listen to or attend something for it to be worth doing?</p> <p><strong>Hear the entire episode by becoming a Patreon supporter at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/09/01/tjs-summer-bonus-measuring-success-in-the-arts-teaser/">TJS Summer Bonus: Measuring Success In The Arts (Teaser)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

41. TJS Summer 2022 Bonus: The Car-Safe Jazz Playlist

    Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:03:28 -0000

    Aaron Staebell, Patrick McCurry and Jason Crane take you through a nine-track playlist you can...

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    <div data-contents="true"> <div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="24aj1" data-offset-key="c7570-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c7570-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c7570-0-0">Aaron Staebell, Patrick McCurry and Jason Crane take you through a nine-track playlist you can put on if you&#8217;re in the car with folks who might not think they&#8217;re into jazz. You can also listen to the playlists directly on </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-jazz-session-car-safe/pl.u-AkAm849c2WgbyM?ls"><span data-offset-key="c7570-1-0">Apple Music</span></a><span data-offset-key="c7570-2-0"> and </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2CiJ2PscjhqEOzxWZbkMAz?si=a3d9a0475b5849bd"><span data-offset-key="c7570-3-0">Spotify</span></a><span data-offset-key="c7570-4-0">.<br /> </span></div> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/08/17/tjs-summer-2022-bonus-the-car-safe-jazz-playlist/">TJS Summer 2022 Bonus: The Car-Safe Jazz Playlist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

42. TJS Summer 2022 Bonus Show: Jazz Outside NYC (Teaser)

    Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:03:53 -0000

    Jason Crane (various locations), Patrick McCurry (Auburn, AL) and Aaron Staebell (Rochester, NY) talk about...

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    <p>Jason Crane (various locations), Patrick McCurry (Auburn, AL) and Aaron Staebell (Rochester, NY) talk about how they stay connected to jazz despite not living in New York City. You can hear the full episode by supporting The Jazz Session for just $5 a month at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.">https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/07/20/tjs-summer-2022-bonus-show-jazz-outside-nyc-teaser/">TJS Summer 2022 Bonus Show: Jazz Outside NYC (Teaser)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

43. TJS Summer Bonus: Mackenzie Horne Picks Three Records (Teaser)

    Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:30:07 -0000

    Mackenzie Horne recommends surprising albums by Bill Evans, Abdullah Ibrahim and Kenny Wheeler, plus we...

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    <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/deepgreenink_writing/">Mackenzie Horne</a> recommends surprising albums by Bill Evans, Abdullah Ibrahim and Kenny Wheeler, plus we talk about how she got into jazz and found it unexpectedly becoming both her work and her passion.</p> <p>This is a teaser version. The full episode is available, along with many other bonus shows, at <a href="https://patreon.com/thejazzsession">patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/06/29/tjs-summer-bonus-mackenzie-horne-picks-three-records/">TJS Summer Bonus: Mackenzie Horne Picks Three Records (Teaser)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

44. One Last Track Of The Week with George Cotsirilos

    Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:03:51 -0000

    There was one last Track Of The Week left in the hopper from Nicky’s tenure...

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    <p>There was one last <em>Track Of The Week</em> left in the hopper from Nicky&#8217;s tenure with the show, so I thought I&#8217;d send it out to everyone as a little appetizer before the show returns in full in September with new bonus features. The artist is <a href="https://www.georgecotsirilos.com/">George Cotsirilos</a> and the track is &#8220;Igualmente&#8221; from George&#8217;s album <a href="https://originarts.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22201"><em>Refuge </em></a>(OA2 Records). Enjoy!</p> <p>Remember: You can get exclusive bonus episodes during the summer by becoming a member for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/06/23/one-last-track-of-the-week-with-george-cotsirilos/">One Last Track Of The Week with George Cotsirilos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

45. The Jazz Session Summer 2022 Bonus #1 (Teaser)

    Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:04:51 -0000

    The first summer bonus episode of The Jazz Session is here! Returning host Jason Crane...

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    <p>The first summer bonus episode of <em>The Jazz Session</em> is here! Returning host Jason Crane is joined by Patrick McCurry and Aaron Staebell to recommend one mix and two albums to add to your summer listening pile. To hear this episode (and past and future bonus episodes) become a member today for $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/06/08/the-jazz-session-summer-2022-bonus-1/">The Jazz Session Summer 2022 Bonus #1 (Teaser)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

46. The Jazz Session: Season 14 Farewell & A Special Announcement

    Tue, 31 May 2022 05:01:36 -0000

    A brief farewell and a special announcement from The Jazz Session’s host and producer, Nicky...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7367" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/31/the-jazz-session-season-14-farewell-a-special-announcement/tjs-apple/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1628017845&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="TJS Apple" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7367" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TJS-Apple-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />A brief farewell and a special announcement from The Jazz Session&#8217;s host and producer, Nicky Schrire, as the podcast&#8217;s 14th Season comes to an end.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/31/the-jazz-session-season-14-farewell-a-special-announcement/">The Jazz Session: Season 14 Farewell &#038; A Special Announcement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

47. The Insider #8: Sebastian Scotney (London Jazz News)

    Fri, 27 May 2022 05:01:04 -0000

    Sebastian Scotney is the editor and founder of London Jazz News, an online site that...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7342" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/27/the-insider-8-sebastian-scotney-london-jazz-news/8-the-insider-sebastian-scotney/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?fit=2211%2C2208&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2211,2208" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="8 The Insider Sebastian Scotney" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7342" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=768%2C767&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=1536%2C1534&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=2048%2C2045&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=1292%2C1290&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?resize=936%2C935&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8-The-Insider-Sebastian-Scotney.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">Sebastian Scotney is the editor and founder of <a href="https://londonjazznews.com/">London Jazz News</a>, an online site that publishes a daily ?ow of news, previews, reviews and interviews. The archive of published articles now stands at over 8,000 pieces, and the publication involves a substantial team of contributors. Seb is also a freelance writer who has penned reviews for the Artsdesk, liner notes for artists like Lars Danielson, biographies for musicians like Michael Wollny, and was a feature contributor to Jazz Line-Up on BBC Radio 3 from 2015 to 2017. I should also add that he loathes the verb “penned” yet I am using it in defiance!</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Show Notes:<br /> </span><b><i>Tracks Played:<br /> </i></b>– Marius Neset: World Song, Pt. I<br /> – Maria Schneider: Braided Together<br /> – Norma Winstone: Joy Spring<br /> – Ruben Fox: J.A.Z.Z.<br /> – Gwilym Simcock: King Barolo</p> <p><span class="s2"><a href="https://londonjazznews.com/">https://londonjazznews.com/</a></span></p> <p><b><i>Links mentioned:</i></b><br /> &#8211; Richard Williams: <a href="https://thebluemoment.com/">https://thebluemoment.com/</a><br /> &#8211; John Fordham’s writing for London Jazz News : <a href="https://londonjazznews.com/tag/john-fordham/">https://londonjazznews.com/tag/john-fordham/</a><br /> &#8211; David Haidu on Maria Schneider’s “Data Lords”: <a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/maria-schneider-data-lords/">https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/maria-schneider-data-lords/</a><br /> &#8211; Russell Davies on Duke Ellington for London Jazz News: <a href="https://londonjazznews.com/2021/06/17/duke-ellingtons-sacred-concert-alexandra-palace-17-july-2021/">https://londonjazznews.com/2021/06/17/duke-ellingtons-sacred-concert-alexandra-palace-17-july-2021/</a><br /> &#8211; Birthday Wishes for Norma Winstone at 80: <a href="https://londonjazznews.com/2021/09/23/birthday-wishes-and-greetings-for-norma-winstone-at-80/">https://londonjazznews.com/2021/09/23/birthday-wishes-and-greetings-for-norma-winstone-at-80/</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">“The Insider” is a spin-off series with monthly episodes. Patreon members at the $10/month tier receive these episodes in advance of the general public. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/27/the-insider-8-sebastian-scotney-london-jazz-news/">The Insider #8: Sebastian Scotney (London Jazz News)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

48. The Jazz Session #601: New York Voices

    Wed, 25 May 2022 05:01:43 -0000

    New York Voices are a jazz vocal quartet comprising four of my favourite musicians and...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7331" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/25/the-jazz-session-601-new-york-voices/601-new-york-voices/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?fit=1892%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1892,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="601 New York Voices" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7331" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/601-New-York-Voices.jpg?w=1892&amp;ssl=1 1892w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />New York Voices are a jazz vocal quartet comprising four of my favourite musicians and people-Darmon Meader, Lauren Kinhan, Kim Nazarian, and Peter Eldridge. They’ve been described as “the gold standard for jazz vocals”, “timeless”, and “masters of their art.” They recently celebrated their 34th birthday and seem to go from strength to strength. Collaborations with Bob Mintzer, and the WDR Big Band are peppered throughout a touring career that has seen them perform on stages all over Europe, the USA, the UK, Israel and Asia. How do they do it? Why do they still do it? And what do they love about being part of a working band that continues to create at the highest standard? Well, listen to our conversation to discover the answers to those burning questions and so much more.</p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; It’s Alright With Me (Reminiscing In Tempo, 2019)<br /> &#8211; In A Mellow Tone (Sing! Sing! Sing! 2001)<br /> &#8211; Giant Steps (Hearts of Fire, 1991)<br /> &#8211; Cecilia (New York Voices Sing the Songs of Paul Simon, 1998)<br /> &#8211; In My Life (Reminiscing In Tempo, 2019)<br /> &#8211; On A Clear Day (A Day Like This 2007)</p> <p><i>Reminiscing In Tempo</i> is out on Origin Records now<br /> Visit <a href="https://newyorkvoices.com/"><span class="s2">https://newyorkvoices.com/</span></a> for New York Voices’ upcoming tour dates</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/25/the-jazz-session-601-new-york-voices/">The Jazz Session #601: New York Voices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

49. The Jazz Session #600: Dave Douglas

    Wed, 18 May 2022 05:01:57 -0000

    I get slightly dizzy thinking about trumpeter Dave Douglas’ creative output. He is a performer,...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7326" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/18/the-jazz-session-600-dave-douglas/600-dave-douglas/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?fit=1894%2C1894&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1894,1894" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="600 Dave Douglas" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7326" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?w=1894&amp;ssl=1 1894w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/600-Dave-Douglas.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />I get slightly dizzy thinking about trumpeter Dave Douglas’ creative output. He is a performer, a recording artist whose release record is prolific, an educator (including a ten-year stint as artistic director of the Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music at The Banff Centre in Canada), and a pioneer of artist-run labels with Greenleaf Music which is nearly 20 years old. His musical collaborations are many and varied, including revered artists like Joe Lovano, Linda May Han Oh, Bill Frisell, and vocalist Aoife O’Donovan. We talk about his 2022 albums &#8220;Secular Psalms&#8221; and &#8220;Overcome&#8221;, his outlook on recording and juggling several projects simultaneously, and his advice for musicians pitching record labels.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Arrival<br /> &#8211; We Shall Overcome (feat. Fay Victor)<br /> &#8211; Pythagoras<span class="Apple-converted-space"> (with Sound Prints)<br /> </span>&#8211; We Believe<br /> &#8211; Hermits and Pilgrims</p> <p>Find Dave&#8217;s music at:<br /> <a href="https://greenleafmusic.com/"><span class="s2">https://greenleafmusic.com/</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://fontmusic.org/tag/dave-douglas/">Festival of New Trumpet Music Website</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/18/the-jazz-session-600-dave-douglas/">The Jazz Session #600: Dave Douglas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

50. The Jazz Session #599: Mothers In Jazz

    Wed, 11 May 2022 06:01:05 -0000

    In honour of Mother’s Day, which occurred on 8 May, I am delighted to have...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7294" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/11/the-jazz-session-599-mothers-in-jazz/599-mothers-in-jazz/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?fit=2019%2C2019&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2019,2019" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="599 Mothers In Jazz" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7294" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?w=2019&amp;ssl=1 2019w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/599-Mothers-In-Jazz.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="bp58f" data-offset-key="cn6le-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cn6le-0-0"> <p><span data-offset-key="cn6le-0-0">In honour of Mother’s Day, which occurred on 8 May, I am delighted to have gathered eight jazz musicians who also all happen to be mothers. These mums are of varying nationalities and at the top of their creative games. </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://lailabiali.com/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-1-0">Laila Biali</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-2-0"> (Canada), </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.sarahelizabethcharles.com/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-3-0">Sarah Elizabeth Charles</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-4-0"> (USA), </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.christinejensenmusic.com/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-5-0">Christine Jensen</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-6-0"> (Canada), </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.linanyberg.se/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-7-0">Lina Nyberg</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-8-0"> (Sweden), </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://lindamayhanoh.com/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-9-0">Linda May Han Oh</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-10-0"> (Australia), </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.tomokoomura.com/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-11-0">Tomoko Omura</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-12-0"> (Japan), </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.zoerahman.com/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-13-0">Zoe Rahman</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-14-0"> (UK), and </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.saraserpa.com/"><span data-offset-key="cn6le-15-0">Sara Serpa</span></a><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-0"> (Portugal) joined me for a conversation about their music, their experiences as mothers in the jazz community, and more, in an informal, roundtable-style conversation.</span></p> <p><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-1">S</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-2">h</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-3">o</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-4">w</span> <span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-6">N</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-7">o</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-8">t</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-9">e</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-10">s</span><span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-11">:</span><br /> <em>Tracklisting:</em><br /> <span data-offset-key="cn6le-16-29">&#8211; Wendy’s Song (Laila Biali)<br /> &#8211; Lilac Chaser (Linda Oh)<br /> &#8211; Dream A Little Dream of Me (Lina Nyberg)<br /> &#8211; Octofolk (Christine Jensen)<br /> &#8211; For You I Must Become A Tree (Sara Serpa)<br /> &#8211; To Ryan Se (Tomoko Omura)<br /> &#8211; Same (Sarah Elizabeth Charles with AJOYO)<br /> &#8211; The Calling (Zoe Rahman)</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="bp58f" data-offset-key="cnuuk-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cnuuk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-0-0">Theme music by </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-1-0">The Respect Sextet</span></a><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-2-0"><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-3-0">Twitter</span></a><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-4-0">, </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-5-0">Instagram</span></a><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-6-0"> and </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-7-0">Facebook</span></a><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-8-0"><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s</span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span data-offset-key="cnuuk-9-0"> YouTube Channel</span></a></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s1">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/11/the-jazz-session-599-mothers-in-jazz/">The Jazz Session #599: Mothers In Jazz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

51. The Insider #7: Oded Lev-Ari (Anzic Records)

    Tue, 10 May 2022 05:01:39 -0000

    Oded Lev-Ari is the co-owner and director of Anzic Records, a label he has run...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7338" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/10/the-insider-7-oded-lev-ari-anzic-records/7-the-insider-oded-lev-ari-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?fit=1893%2C1893&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1893,1893" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="7 The Insider Oded Lev-Ari" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-7338 size-medium" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7-The-Insider-Oded-Lev-Ari-1.jpg?w=1893&amp;ssl=1 1893w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Oded Lev-Ari is the co-owner and director of Anzic Records, a label he has run for the past decade alongside clarinetist Anat Cohen. The label describes itself as “a New York City based recording label specialising in good music” and has released albums by artists including Anat, the vocal trio Duchess, the trumpeter Avishai Cohen, Joel Frahm and Ernesto Cervini. As well as helming Anzic Records, Oded is also a pianist, and a Grammy-nominated composer and arranger, known for his work as the musical director of The Anat Cohen Tentet.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Show Notes:<br /> </span><i>Tracks Played:<br /> </i>– Anat Cohen Tentet: Happy Song<br /> – Oded Lev-Ari: Threading<br /> – Duchess: Three Sisters<br /> – Tal Mashiach: Merrengue Mediterráneo<br /> &#8211; Amy Cervini: Figure Eight<br /> – Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop: The Windup</p> <p>Find Anat Cohen and Marcello Gonçalves <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/02/the-jazz-session-585-anat-cohen-marcello-goncalves/">interview for The Jazz Session here</a><br /> Find Jared Schonig&#8217;s <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/23/the-jazz-session-588-jared-schonig/">interview for The Jazz Session here</a></p> <p class="p1">“The Insider” is a spin-off series with monthly episodes. Patreon members at the $10/month tier receive these episodes in advance of the general public. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/10/the-insider-7-oded-lev-ari-anzic-records/">The Insider #7: Oded Lev-Ari (Anzic Records)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

52. The Jazz Session #598: Matthew Herd of Seafarers

    Wed, 04 May 2022 06:01:03 -0000

    Saxophonist and songwriter Matthew Herd hails from Scotland but lives in London where he leads...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7300" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/04/the-jazz-session-598-matthew-herd-of-seafarers/598-matthew-herd/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?fit=2209%2C2209&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2209,2209" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="598 Matthew Herd" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7300" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/598-Matthew-Herd.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">Saxophonist and songwriter Matthew Herd hails from Scotland but lives in London where he leads the band Seafarers. Featuring some of the finest UK-based jazz musicians, like vocalist Lauren Kinsella and drummer Dave Hamblett, the group just released their second album, aptly titled “II”. Recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, it builds on the groups first album that combined contemporary folk and chamber pop with an emphasis on the song at hand. The second album also sees Matthew move more firmly into the role of songwriter, barely bringing his horn to the party, but no less present in Seafarers’ sound and mission.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Hamelin<br /> &#8211; The Lighthouse<br /> &#8211; All That Matters<br /> &#8211; A Disappearing Act<br /> &#8211; Newlyweds</p> <p><a href="https://seafarersmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ii-2">Buy “II” from Bandcamp here </a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/05/04/the-jazz-session-598-matthew-herd-of-seafarers/">The Jazz Session #598: Matthew Herd of Seafarers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

53. The Jazz Session #597: Nikki Iles

    Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:01:44 -0000

    Nikki Iles is a pianist, a professor of jazz at the Royal Academy of Music...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7345" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/27/the-jazz-session-597-nikki-iles/597-nikki-iles/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?fit=1892%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1892,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="597 Nikki Iles" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7345" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/597-Nikki-Iles.jpg?w=1892&amp;ssl=1 1892w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Nikki Iles is a pianist, a professor of jazz at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music &amp; Drama in London, and a composer. In some ways, I think of her as a British jazz gem, but that would do a disservice to the fact that she’s very much loved in other jazz communities around the globe. Her musical work in the UK has seen her become a leading figure in the British jazz tradition. She is known for her collaborations with vocalists Norma Winstone and Tina May, and has expanded her reputation as leader of the Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra since the ensemble debuted at the 2018 EFG London Jazz Festival. She’s worked with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, the WDR Big Band, and led several groups, including The Printmakers comprising a who’s-who of British jazz. Most recently, she was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for ‘Services to Music’ and an Ivor Novello J<span style="font-weight: 400;">azz Ensemble Composition Prize</span>. We chat about her foray into large ensemble writing, her take on British jazz identity, motherhood, and so much more.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; High Lands (feat. Norma Winstone &amp; The Printmakers)<br /> &#8211; Wild Oak (for Geri Allen)<br /> &#8211; Maybe September (feat. Tina May)<br /> &#8211; Westerly (feat. Norma Winstone &amp; The Printmakers)<br /> &#8211; The Glide</p> <p><a href="http://www.nikkiiles.co.uk/">http://www.nikkiiles.co.uk/ </a><br /> <a href="https://londonjazznews.com/2022/03/03/iwd-2022-nikki-iles-ronnie-scotts-6-march/">Nikki Iles profiled by John Fordham for London Jazz News</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/27/the-jazz-session-597-nikki-iles/">The Jazz Session #597: Nikki Iles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

54. The Jazz Session #596: Emile Parisien

    Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:01:05 -0000

    SFrench soprano saxophonist Emile Parisien danced onto my radar when I saw him perform in...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7354" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/20/the-jazz-session-596-emile-parisien/596-emile-parisien-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?fit=1895%2C1895&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1895,1895" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="596 Emile Parisien" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-7354 size-medium" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?w=1895&amp;ssl=1 1895w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/596-Emile-Parisien-1.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />SFrench soprano saxophonist Emile Parisien danced onto my radar when I saw him perform in duo with accordionist Vincent Peirani at the 2014 Berlin Jazz Festival. He was virtuosic, superbly musical, and, most importantly, gave me a newfound appreciation for the soprano saxophone. He has been recording as sideman and leader for the Munich-based ACT label for ten years and his latest album “Louise” is his 7th offering as bandleader. For the first time, he teams up with a core band comprising both European AND American jazz musicians, and the results are richly nuanced and exciting.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Louise<br /> &#8211; Jojo<br /> &#8211; Prayer 4 Peace<br /> &#8211; The Crave (Emile Parisien &amp; Vincent Peirani)<br /> &#8211; Jungle Jig</p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.actmusic.com/en/Artists/Emile-Parisien">Visit ACT Music here to buy </a><i>Louise</i></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/20/the-jazz-session-596-emile-parisien/">The Jazz Session #596: Emile Parisien</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

55. The Insider #6: South African Jazz Journalist Gwen Ansell

    Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:01:21 -0000

    South African writer, teacher, media consultant and creative industries researcher Gwen Ansell is a former...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7321" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/19/the-insider-6-jazz-journalist-gwen-ansell/6-the-insider-gwen-ansell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?fit=2205%2C2205&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2205,2205" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="6 The Insider Gwen Ansell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7321" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-The-Insider-Gwen-Ansell.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />South African writer, teacher, media consultant and creative industries researcher Gwen Ansell is a former Louis Armstrong Visiting Professor at the Center for Jazz Studies, Columbia University, and the author of <i>Soweto Blues: Jazz, Politics and Popular Music in South Africa</i> and the textbook <i>Introduction to Journalism. </i>She is also the person to whom I defer whenever asked about anything relating to South African jazz! We have an in-depth conversation about the state of arts journalism in South Africa (and beyond), key teaching points she imparts to students, and I mine her extensive knowledge of South African jazz musicians, past and present.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Show Notes:<br /> </span><i>Tracks Played:<br /> </i>– Jonas Gwangwa: Kgomo (Wedding Song)<br /> – Bheki Mseleku feat. Courtney Pine: Closer To The Source<br /> – Sibongile Khumalo: Seliyana<br /> – <a href="http://www.shanecoopermusic.com/">Shane Cooper &amp; Mabuta</a>: Where The Heart Is<br /> – <a href="https://www.tutupuoanemusic.com/">Tutu Puoane</a>: Hlompha Bophelo<br /> – Kippie Moketsi &amp; Hal Singer: Blue Stompin’<br /> – <a href="https://www.carlomombelli.co.za/">Carlo Mombelli</a> feat. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Siya-Makuzeni-315189533984/">Siya Makuzeni</a>: Me, The Mango picker</p> <p><i>Articles mentioned:<br /> </i><a href="https://mg.co.za/friday/2021-01-16-violet-gwangwa-natural-class-nurturing-brass/">Mail &amp; Guardian Obituary for Violet Gwangwa (by Gwen Ansell)</a><br /> <a href="https://mg.co.za/friday/2021-01-16-violet-gwangwa-natural-class-nurturing-brass/">Mail &amp; Guardian Obituary for Nompumelelo Ebronah Moholo (by Madoda Nethi)</a><br /> <a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.newframe.com/album-review-bheki-mselekus-beyond-the-stars/">Gwen’s Review of Bheki Mseleku’s “Beyond The Stars”</a><br /> <a href="https://tapestryworks.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-stars">Buy Bheki Mseslku’s “Beyond The Stars from Tapestry Works here</a><br /> <a href="https://matsulimusic.bandcamp.com/album/gideon-plays">Buy Gideon Nxumalo’s “Gideon Plays” here</a><br /> <a href="https://as-shams-busy-bodies.bandcamp.com/album/blue-stompin?from=embed">Buy Kippie Moketsi and Hal Singer’s “Blue Stompin’” here</a><br /> <a href="https://mg.co.za/friday/2021-05-06-afrindian-fiction-reckoning-with-belonging/">Gwen’s piece about Kinsman’s collaboration with Zimbabwean instrument maker and multi-disciplinary performer Othnell Mangoma Moyo</a><br /> Hear Brownswood&#8217;s <a href="https://indaba-is.bandcamp.com/album/indaba-is"><em>Indaba Is </em>Compilation album here</a><br /> Find <a href="https://www.africanminds.co.za/the-musical-artistry-of-bheki-mseleku/"><em>The Artistry of Bheki Mseleku</em> by Professor Andrew Lilley here</a></p> <p><i>South African Musicians Mentioned:</i><br /> &#8211;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Bokani-Dyer-Artist-Page/100047027063611/">Bokani Dyer</a><br /> &#8211;<a href="https://www.thandintuli.com/">Thandi Ntuli</a><br /> &#8211;<a href="https://sibumash.com/">Sibusiso “Mash”Mashiloane </a><b><br /> </b>&#8211;<a href="https://lindasikhakhane.com/">Linda Sikhakhane</a><br /> &#8211;<a href="https://livesessions.npr.org/artists/ndabo-zulu">Ndabo Zulu</a><br /> &#8211;<a href="https://www.bluenote.com/artist/nduduzo-makhathini/">Nduduzo Makhathini</a><br /> &#8211;<a href="https://thebrothermoveson.bandcamp.com/">The Brother Moves On</a><br /> &#8211;<a href="https://www.muhammaddawjee.com/">Kinsman</a> (led by Muhammad Dawjee)<br /> &#8211;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/vumalevinofficial/">Vuma Levin</a></p> <p>Visit Gwen&#8217;s blog here:<br /> <a href="https://sisgwenjazz.wordpress.com/">https://sisgwenjazz.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p class="p1">“The Insider” is a spin-off series with monthly episodes. Patreon members at the $10/month tier receive these episodes in advance of the general public. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/19/the-insider-6-jazz-journalist-gwen-ansell/">The Insider #6: South African Jazz Journalist Gwen Ansell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

56. The Jazz Session #595: Tierney Sutton

    Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:01:08 -0000

    Tierney Sutton is a Los Angeles and Paris-based vocalist with a sensational career under her...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7358" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/13/the-jazz-session-595-tierney-sutton/595-tierney-sutton-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?fit=2144%2C2144&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2144,2144" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="595 Tierney Sutton" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7358" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/595-Tierney-Sutton.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Tierney Sutton is a Los Angeles and Paris-based vocalist with a sensational career under her belt-and music more to come, I might add. She has released fourteen albums, nine of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Her fifteenth album comes out on 6 May 2022 and is called “Paris Sessions II”. Like the first volume, it features guitarist Serge Merlaud and bassist Kevin Axt, but this time flautist Hubert Laws joins the fray and the results are both intimate and musically rewarding. Tierney and I talk about her work on Clint Eastwood’s film”Sully,” her reverence for great songwriters, including her friends Alan and Marilyn Bergman, her newfound love for producing other vocalist’s albums, and how being a jazz musician is all about being happy to &#8220;do the thing.&#8221;</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; I Knew I Loved You (Paris Sessions II)<br /> &#8211; Sully Running (From the score for “Sully”)<br /> &#8211; All I Want (After Blue)<br /> &#8211; August Winds (Paris Sessions II)<br /> &#8211; Flying Home (Sully’s Theme)<br /> &#8211; Fields of Gold (Sting Variations)<br /> &#8211; April In Paris / Free Man In Paris (Paris Sessions II)</p> <p><b><i>Paris Sessions II </i></b>is out May 6, 2022<br /> <a href="http://tierneysutton.com/">http://tierneysutton.com/</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/13/the-jazz-session-595-tierney-sutton/">The Jazz Session #595: Tierney Sutton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

57. The Jazz Session #594: Paul Edis

    Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:01:46 -0000

    I want to preface this interview by saying that I don’t care much for the...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7286" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/06/the-jazz-session-594-paul-edis/594-paul-eids/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?fit=1895%2C1895&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1895,1895" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="594 Paul Eids" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7286" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids-250x250.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?w=1895&amp;ssl=1 1895w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/594-Paul-Eids.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">I want to preface this interview by saying that I don’t care much for the hype machine or popular opinion and am led, predominantly, by my interest in an artist and the question of whether or not I enjoy their music. Such was the case when a publicist contacted me about one of their artists-a capable musician with a pretty banal musical approach. I explained to the publicist the kind of music I enjoyed and she cleverly pitched me another of her artists, the Durham-raised, London-based pianist <a href="https://www.pauledis.co.uk">Paul Edis</a>. I hit ‘play’ and was captivated for the duration of Paul’s new album “The Still Point of the Turning World.” The solo piano record is all at once reflective, with a lilting charm, and an ability to encourage the listener to pause and slow down. Suffice to say, I wanted to talk to Paul about his beautiful compositions, his trajectory, and his creative approach. Thanks to all the publicists who persevere and pitch with thought!<span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Dig Deep<br /> &#8211; Nobody Else But Me<br /> &#8211; Muddle Through<br /> &#8211; If I Knew (Feat. Jo Harrop)<br /> <span class="s2">&#8211; Start Over</span></p> <p>“<b><i>The Still Point of the Turning World”</i></b> is out on <b>Lateralize Records</b> now<br /> <a href="https://pauledis.bandcamp.com/album/the-still-point-of-the-turning-world">Buy it here</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p class="p1"> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/04/06/the-jazz-session-594-paul-edis/">The Jazz Session #594: Paul Edis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

58. The Jazz Session #593: Nomfundo Xaluva

    Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:01:36 -0000

    Vocalist Nomfundo Xaluva is a multi-award winning jazz singer known for her ability to weave...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7304" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/30/the-jazz-session-593-nomfundo-xaluva/593-nomfundo-xaluva/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?fit=1890%2C1890&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1890,1890" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="593 Nomfundo Xaluva" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7304" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/593-Nomfundo-Xaluva.jpg?w=1890&amp;ssl=1 1890w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Vocalist <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Nomfundo-Xaluva-Official-Artist-Page-251612111621339/">Nomfundo Xaluva</a> is a multi-award winning jazz singer known for her ability to weave together her Xhosa identity, South African jazz roots, and a contemporary approach to songwriting and singing. With two albums out on Universal Music, she is also a beloved educator who recently became a Lecturer in Jazz Studies at the University of Cape Town. She’s performed across South Africa and is one of the most exciting figures in the South African jazz community.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Oxamu<br /> &#8211; Themba Lam<br /> &#8211; Endleleni<br /> &#8211; Bayathetha<br /> &#8211; Ebhayi</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>South African Musicians Mentioned:</b></span><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jimmydludluofficial/">Jimmy Dludlu</a><br /> <a href="https://www.judithsephumamusic.com/">Judith Sephuma</a><br /> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-46631408">Musa Manzini</a><br /> </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.news24.com/citypress/News/the-tragedy-of-genius-remembering-moses-molelekwa-20160220">Moses Molelekwa</a><br /> </span><a href="https://www.miriammakeba.co.za/">Miriam Makeba</a><br /> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/arts/music/sibongile-khumalo-dead.html">Sibongile Khumalo</a><br /> <a href="https://shannonmowday.musicaneo.com/">Shannon Mowday</a><br /> <a href="https://natascharoth.com/">Natascha Roth</a><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047027063611">Bokani Dyer</a><br /> <a href="http://www.shanecoopermusic.com/">Shane Cooper</a><br /> <a href="https://www.improvisedmusic.ie/artists/details/chris-engel">Chris Engel</a><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LwandaGogwanaMusic">Lwanda Gogwana</a><br /> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/13/the-jazz-session-570-mandisi-dyantyis/">Mandisi Dyantyis</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/30/the-jazz-session-593-nomfundo-xaluva/">The Jazz Session #593: Nomfundo Xaluva</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

59. The Insider #5: Producer Matt Pierson

    Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:01:34 -0000

    Matt Pierson is an award-winning producer whose discography is studded with the brightest stars in...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7316" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/29/the-insider-5-producer-matt-pierson/5-the-insider-matt-pierson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?fit=1894%2C1891&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1894,1891" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="5 The Insider Matt Pierson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7316" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=768%2C767&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=1536%2C1534&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=1292%2C1290&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?resize=936%2C935&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?w=1894&amp;ssl=1 1894w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-The-Insider-Matt-Pierson.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1bigp" data-offset-key="6n08e-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6n08e-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6n08e-0-0">Matt Pierson is an award-winning producer whose discography is studded with the brightest stars in contemporary jazz-Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny, Jane Monheit, and countless others. He led Blue Note’s marketing and A&amp;R departments before taking up the post of running Jazz A&amp;R for Warner Brothers Records. After a stint consulting for Sony Masterworks, he continues to produce albums for musicians including Bria Skonberg, Pasquale Grasso, and Samara Joy.</span></div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1bigp" data-offset-key="2iq4q-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2iq4q-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2iq4q-0-0"><br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Show Notes:</span><br /> </span><em>Tracks Played</em><br /> <span data-offset-key="2iq4q-0-16">– Samara Joy: Everything Happens To Me<br /> – Dayna Stephens Trio: Kwooked Street<br /> – Pasquale Grasso: Yardbird Suite<br /> – Camila Meza: Amazon Farewell<br /> – Taylor Eigsti feat. Becca Stevens: Little Bird</p> <p></span></div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1bigp" data-offset-key="4mn7d-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4mn7d-0-0"><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://mattpierson.net/"><span data-offset-key="4mn7d-0-0">http://mattpierson.net/</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1bigp" data-offset-key="1sv1h-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1sv1h-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1sv1h-0-0">“The Insider” is a spin-off series with monthly episodes. Patreon members at the $10/month tier receive these episodes in advance of the general public. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="1sv1h-1-0">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</span></a></div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/29/the-insider-5-producer-matt-pierson/">The Insider #5: Producer Matt Pierson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

60. The Jazz Session #592: Michael Mayo

    Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:01:00 -0000

    Vocalist Michael Mayo is a dazzling interpreter, improviser and musician.  He comes from brilliant musical...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7282" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/23/the-jazz-session-592-michael-mayo/592-michael-mayo/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?fit=1894%2C1894&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1894,1894" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="592 Michael Mayo" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7282" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?w=1894&amp;ssl=1 1894w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/592-Michael-Mayo.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">Vocalist <a href="http://michaelmayomusic.com/">Michael Mayo</a> is a dazzling interpreter, improviser and musician.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>He comes from brilliant musical stock in the form of his parents Scott Mayo and Valerie Pinkston-Scott is currently Sergio Mendes musical director and Valerie has lent her vocals to artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Diana Ross. But Michael will tell us more about his parents during the course of our conversation. Michael grew up in Los Angeles, studied at the New England Conservatory and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, and now lives in New York. He’s recorded with Ben Wendel, performed with Shai Maestro, and toured with Herbie Hancock. His much-anticipated debut album “Bones” came out on Mack Avenue Records in 2021 and it did not disappoint.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; You and You<br /> &#8211; Hold On<br /> &#8211; Burning Bright (With Ben Wendel, Live)<br /> &#8211; 20 20<br /> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">&#8211; Old Devil Moon (With Matthew Sheens)</span></p> <p><em>Bones</em> is available now <a href="https://www.mackavenue.com/store/store-filtered-by-artist/michael-mayo">on Mack Avenue Records</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/23/the-jazz-session-592-michael-mayo/">The Jazz Session #592: Michael Mayo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

61. The Jazz Session #591: Areni Agbabian

    Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:01:15 -0000

    Vocalist Areni Agbabian is an experimental improviser, folk and sacred music singer, and pianist. As...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7289" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/16/the-jazz-session-591-areni-agbabian/591-areni-agbabian/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?fit=2019%2C2019&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2019,2019" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="591 Areni Agbabian" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7289" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?w=2019&amp;ssl=1 2019w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/591-Areni-Agbabian.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1b3bk" data-offset-key="djoif-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="djoif-0-0"><span data-offset-key="djoif-0-0">Vocalist </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.areniagbabian.com/"><span data-offset-key="djoif-1-0">Areni Agbabian</span></a><span data-offset-key="djoif-2-0"> is an experimental improviser, folk and sacred music singer, and pianist. As a vocalist she has worked in new opera, dance, contemporary jazz, new music and multi-media performance. In fact, I first met Areni a decade ago during a course at the School of Improvised Music in Brooklyn, New York. We remained in touch and met up again in Paris in 2014 when she was there studying sacred Armenian music (and I was just eating croissants and ogling Parisian architecture). Her sublime work with the Tigran Hamasyan quintet saw her touring internationally and lending her voice to several of his early recordings that put him on the map. In 2019 Areni made her leader debut on the storied ECM Records with her album “Bloom”.</span></div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1b3bk" data-offset-key="fneas-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fneas-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-0"><br /> S</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-1">h</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-2">o</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-3">w</span> <span data-offset-key="fneas-0-5">N</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-6">o</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-7">t</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-8">e</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-9">s</span><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-10">:</span><br /> <em>Tracklisting</em><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-25">:</span><br /> <span data-offset-key="fneas-0-28"><span data-offset-key="fneas-0-28">&#8211; Road Song (with Tigran Hamasyan)<br /> &#8211; Love Song (with Tigran Hamasyan)<br /> &#8211; The Poet (with Tigran Hamasyan)<br /> &#8211; Patience<br /> &#8211; Petal Two<br /> &#8211; Holy (with Tigran Hamasyan)</span></span>Buy your copy of<a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.ecmrecords.com/shop/1534926181/bloom-areni-agbabian-areni-agbabian"><span data-offset-key="fneas-1-0">Bloom </span><span data-offset-key="fneas-1-1">(ECM RECORDS) here</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1b3bk" data-offset-key="2ovq3-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2ovq3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-0-0">Theme music by </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-1-0">The Respect Sextet</span></a><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-2-0"><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-3-0">Twitter</span></a><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-4-0">, </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-5-0">Instagram</span></a><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-6-0"> and </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-7-0">Facebook</span></a><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-8-0"><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s</span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span data-offset-key="2ovq3-9-0"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at </span><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s1">Patreon.<br /> </span></a><span class="s1"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</span></span><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s1"><br /> </span></a></div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/16/the-jazz-session-591-areni-agbabian/">The Jazz Session #591: Areni Agbabian</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

62. The Jazz Session #590: Will Vinson

    Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:01:57 -0000

    Alto saxophonist Will Vinson hails from England but established a great many of his musical...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7278" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/09/the-jazz-session-590-will-vinson/590-will-vinson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?fit=2210%2C2210&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2210,2210" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="590 Will Vinson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7278" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/590-Will-Vinson.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Alto saxophonist <a href="https://www.willvinson.com/">Will Vinson</a> hails from England but established a great many of his musical collaborations while living in New York City. These working relationships with musicians like Aaron Parks, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Ari Hoenig, to name a few, have resulted in Will’s reputation as a saxophonist with incredible power and dramatic sensitivity, whose playing is characterised by his imposing sound and technique. Will’s recording output has also been prolific. In fact, we met over Zoom (Will was in Australia but time-difference be damned!) to discuss TWO of his recent albums. Both released in 2020, there was “Four Forty One”, which features Will with five incredible pianists (Sullivan Fortner, Fred Hersch, Tigran Hamasyan, Gerald Clayton and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and “Trio Grande”, which features his trio with guitarist Gilad Hekselman and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Since our conversation, he has released a 2021 album,<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>“Solo”, his third release for the London-based Whirlwind Recordings. While we didn’t get to discuss “Solo”, there was ample musical ground to cover.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Northbound (with Trio Grande)<br /> &#8211; Boogaloo (feat. Sullivan Fortner)<br /> &#8211; That Happened (feat. Gonzalo Rubalcaba)<br /> &#8211; Elli Yeled Tov (with Trio Grande)<br /> <span class="s2">&#8211; Work (feat. Fred Hersch)</span></p> <p><a href="https://triogrande-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album/trio-grande">https://triogrande-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album/trio-grande</a><br /> <a href="https://willvinson-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album/four-forty-one">https://willvinson-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album/four-forty-one</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /> </span><br /> Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/09/the-jazz-session-590-will-vinson/">The Jazz Session #590: Will Vinson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

63. The Insider #4: Label CEO Dave Stapleton (Edition Records)

    Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:01:30 -0000

    Dave Stapleton is the founder and driving force behind the London-based label Edition Records. A...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7274" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/08/the-insider-4-label-ceo-dave-stapleton-edition-records/4-the-insider-dave-stapleton-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?fit=1890%2C1890&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1890,1890" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="4 The Insider Dave Stapleton" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7274" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-The-Insider-Dave-Stapleton-1.jpg?w=1890&amp;ssl=1 1890w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Dave Stapleton is the founder and driving force behind the London-based label Edition Records. A brilliant pianist and composer in his own right, he has grown a label that now boasts releases by Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Daniel Herskedal, Snowpoet, and Kurt Elling, who recently won the label its first Grammy Award when he received Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 2021 Grammys.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Show Notes:<br /> </span><i>Tracks Played:<br /> </i>– Rob Luft: Life Is The Dancer<br /> – Slowly Rolling Camera feat. Mark Lockheart: Feels Like Fiction<br /> – Snowpoet: Another Step<br /> – Daniel Herskedal: The White Lion Docks in Point Comfort<br /> – Fergus McCreadie: Tree Climbing</p> <p><a href="https://editionrecords.com/">Visit<i> Edition Records </i>here</a></p> <p>“The Insider” is a spin-off series with monthly episodes. Patreon members at the $10/month tier receive these episodes in advance of the general public. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/08/the-insider-4-label-ceo-dave-stapleton-edition-records/">The Insider #4: Label CEO Dave Stapleton (Edition Records)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

64. The Jazz Session #589: Somi

    Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:01:32 -0000

    Vocalist and composer Somi talks about diving into the world of South African vocalist and...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7257" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/02/the-jazz-session-589-somi/589-somi/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?fit=1890%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1890,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="589 Somi" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7257" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=768%2C769&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=1534%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1534w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=1292%2C1293&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?resize=936%2C937&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/589-Somi.jpg?w=1890&amp;ssl=1 1890w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">Vocalist and composer <a href="https://www.somimusic.com/">Somi</a> talks about diving into the world of South African vocalist and activist Miriam Makeba for her upcoming album &#8220;Zenzile: The Reimagination Of Miriam Makeba&#8221; due 4th March 2022. The album follows the September 2021 premiere and tour of Somi&#8217;s musical theatre production based on the life of Makeba, &#8220;Dreaming Zenzile&#8221;. Somi talks about tackling the world of Miriam’s music, collaborating with guests from across the African continent, from Angelique Kidjo to Nduduzo Makhathini, and how her own sense of pan-Africanism continues Miriam’s legacy and message of unity.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; House of the Rising Sun<br /> &#8211; Hapo Zamani<br /> &#8211; Lakutshon’ ILanga<br /> &#8211; Milele feat. Seun Kuti &amp; Thandiswa Mazwai<br /> &#8211; Pata Pata<br /> -Jike Lemaweni feat. Angelique Kidjo</p> <p><b><i>Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba </i></b>is available from 4 March 2022</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/03/02/the-jazz-session-589-somi/">The Jazz Session #589: Somi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

65. The Jazz Session #588: Jared Schonig

    Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:02:58 -0000

    Drummer Jared Schonig is much-loved both in the New York jazz community and amongst  Broadway...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7253" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/23/the-jazz-session-588-jared-schonig/588-jared-schonig/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?fit=2020%2C2020&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2020,2020" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="588 Jared Schonig" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7253" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?w=2020&amp;ssl=1 2020w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/588-Jared-Schonig.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Drummer <a href="https://www.jaredschonig.com/">Jared Schonig</a> is much-loved both in the New York jazz community and amongst<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Broadway musicians. He took on the gargantuan, brilliant task of releasing a double album, “Two Takes Volumes 1 &amp; 2”, on Anzic Records in September 2021. The recording features quartet renditions of his music, followed by big band arrangements of the same repertoire by eight of the great arrangers working today-Jim McNeely, Miho Hazama, Darcy James Argue, Alan Ferber, Laurence Hobgood, Brian Krock, John Daversa and Mike Holober. The result is musically exciting and impressive, bridging the gaps between big band jazz sounds, progressive rock and contemporary jazz.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Sabotage<br /> &#8211; White Out<br /> &#8211; Climb<br /> &#8211; NUTS<br /> &#8211; Tig Mack</p> <p class="p1"><b><i>TWO TAKES-VOL. 1: QUINTET &amp; VOL. 2: BIG BAND <a href="https://jaredschonig.bandcamp.com/album/two-takes-vol-1-quintet">is out now on Anzic Records</a><br /> </i></b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Jared&#8217;s Spotify Playlists:</strong></span><br /> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TSp9Nw6be9Q1RVQuRbg0Z?si=bd8e8816122a440e">Influential Drummer-Led Big Bands</a><br /> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DHrNdRYBYLXQZMkzmljZN?si=c6e87021eee5422f">Influential Drummer-Led Combos</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/23/the-jazz-session-588-jared-schonig/">The Jazz Session #588: Jared Schonig</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

66. The Jazz Session #587: Fiona Monbet

    Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:12:08 -0000

    The Franco-Irish violinist Fiona Monbet takes the jazz violin tradition, pioneered by artists like Didier...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7262" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/16/the-jazz-session-587-fiona-monbet/587-fiona-monbet/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?fit=2019%2C2019&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2019,2019" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="587 Fiona Monbet" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7262" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?w=2019&amp;ssl=1 2019w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/587-Fiona-Monbet.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />The Franco-Irish violinist <a href="https://www.fionamonbet.com/">Fiona Monbet</a> takes the jazz violin tradition, pioneered by artists like Didier Lockwood and Stéphane Grappelli before him, and manages to pay homage while ushering the instrument, beautifully, into the current day jazz clime. In fact, Lockwood once declared Fiona to be his “spiritual daughter”. With her new album “Maelström”, she expresses not just the many dazzling facets of her instrument, but also how genres like tango, folk song, and Bossa nova can be unified through one musician’s vision.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Tango Castagneri<br /> &#8211; Irish Gospel<br /> &#8211; Come Un Blues<br /> &#8211; Cerise<br /> &#8211; Joy Song</p> <p><i>Maelström </i>is out now on Fo Feo Productions</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/16/the-jazz-session-587-fiona-monbet/">The Jazz Session #587: Fiona Monbet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

67. The Insider #3: Manager Gail Boyd

    Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:12:33 -0000

    Gail Boyd is the president of Gail Boyd Artist Management and the entertainment law firm...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7266" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/15/the-insider-3-manager-gail-boyd/3-the-insider-gail-boyd/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?fit=1892%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1892,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="3 The Insider Gail Boyd" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7266" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-The-Insider-Gail-Boyd.jpg?w=1892&amp;ssl=1 1892w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://gailboyd.com/"><span data-offset-key="buj7r-0-0">Gail Boyd</span></a><span data-offset-key="buj7r-1-0"> is the president of Gail Boyd Artist Management and the entertainment law firm Gail W Boyd P.C. She was a founding partner in Boyd, Staton and Cave, the first African American female law firm in New York and has been involved in entertainment law since 1976. As a lawyer, Gail Boyd has represented jazz artists such as Betty Carter, Tommy Flanagan, Kenny Barron, Gretchen Parlato, and Randy Weston. As a manager, she currently represents John Clayton, Lakecia Benjamin, Scott Tixier, and Nduduzo Makhathini, amongst others.</p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Show Notes:</span> </em><br /> </span><em>Tracks Played:</em><br /> <span data-offset-key="buj7r-1-16">– Brianna Thomas: Since I Fell For You<br /> – John &amp; Gerald Clayton: Tale of the Fingers (Live at SF Jazz)<br /> – Somi: House of the Rising Sun<br /> – Nduduzo Makhathini: Indawu<br /> </span>– Lakecia Benjamin: March On</p> <p><span data-offset-key="buj7r-1-17"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Links mentioned:</span><br /> </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://ttps//www.facebook.com/groups/altvenuesforjazz"><span data-offset-key="buj7r-2-0">Alternative Venues for Jazz Facebook Group</span></a><span data-offset-key="buj7r-3-0"></p> <p>“The Insider” is a spin-off series with monthly episodes. Patreon members at the $10/month tier receive these episodes in advance of the general public. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="buj7r-4-0">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/15/the-insider-3-manager-gail-boyd/">The Insider #3: Manager Gail Boyd</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

68. The Jazz Session #586: Theo Bleckmann

    Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:01:28 -0000

    Vocalist Theo Bleckmann is in a league and a category of his own. Equally dazzling...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7249" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/09/the-jazz-session-586-theo-bleckmann/586-theo-bleckmann/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?fit=2021%2C2021&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2021,2021" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="586 Theo Bleckmann" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7249" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?w=2021&amp;ssl=1 2021w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/586-Theo-Bleckmann.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <div class="_3XQ-pages-make_a_post-components-PostEditor--richTextEditor"> <div class="rhi-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--base"> <div> <div> <div class="DraftEditor-root"> <div class="DraftEditor-editorContainer"> <div class="notranslate public-DraftEditor-content" role="textbox" contenteditable="true" spellcheck="true"> <div data-contents="true"> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="e4du4" data-offset-key="96nrs-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="96nrs-0-0"><span data-offset-key="96nrs-0-0">Vocalist </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://%20http//theobleckmann.com/"><span data-offset-key="96nrs-1-0">Theo Bleckmann</span></a><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-0"> is in a league and a category of his own. Equally dazzling when interpreting the music of Kate Bush or singing the songs of Charles Ives, he made his ECM Records leader debut in 2017 with his album “Elegy”. More recently, he collaborated with the brass quartet The Westerlies for their haunting record “This Land.” Theo and I talked about his approach to recording versus performing live, his cherished collaborations with drummer John Hollenbeck and pianist Shai Maestro, and why clarity and authenticity are so important in creativity.</p> <p></span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-1">S</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-2">h</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-3">o</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-4">w</span> <span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-6">N</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-7">o</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-8">t</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-9">e</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-10">s</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-11">:</span><br /> <em>Tracklisting:</em><br /> <span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-29">&#8211; Take My Life (from </span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-30">E</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-31">l</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-32">e</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-33">g</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-34">y</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-35">)</span><span data-offset-key="96nrs-2-36"><br /> &#8211; 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Suspended In Gaffa (from </span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-1">H</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-2">e</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-3">l</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-4">l</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-5">o</span> <span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-7">E</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-8">a</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-9">r</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-10">t</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-11">h</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-12">!</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-13">)</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-14"><br /> &#8211; Army Dreamers (from </span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-15">H</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-16">e</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-17">l</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-18">l</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-19">o</span> <span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-21">E</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-22">a</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-23">r</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-24">t</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-25">h</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-26">!</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-27">)</span><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-0-28"></p> <p>Buy </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://thewesterliesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/this-land"><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-1-0">“This Land” here</span></a><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-2-0"><br /> Buy </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.ecmrecords.com/catalogue/1478872187/elegy-theo-bleckmann"><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-3-0">“Elegy” here </span></a><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-4-0"></p> <p>Theme music by </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-5-0">The Respect Sextet</span></a><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-6-0"><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-7-0">Twitter</span></a><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-8-0">, </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-9-0">Instagram</span></a><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-10-0"> and </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-11-0">Facebook</span></a><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-12-0"><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s</span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span data-offset-key="6m1c3-13-0"> YouTube Channel</span></a></div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="e4du4" data-offset-key="2f37i-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2f37i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2f37i-0-0"><br /> upport The Jazz Session by becoming a member at </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span data-offset-key="2f37i-1-0">Patreon.</span></a><span data-offset-key="2f37i-2-0"> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sc-jrAGrp iQTHsD"> <div class="sc-jrAGrp lmekab"> <div> <div class="sc-jrAGrp fgRmcM"> <div class="sc-jrAGrp iukOjr"> <div class="sc-jrAGrp gnvIra"> <div class="sc-crrsfI ejVMUJ"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/09/the-jazz-session-586-theo-bleckmann/">The Jazz Session #586: Theo Bleckmann</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

69. The Jazz Session #585: Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves

    Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:02:49 -0000

    Anat Cohen and Marcello Gonçalves are superb musicians as individuals and as a duo, they...

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    <p style="text-align: left;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7245" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/02/the-jazz-session-585-anat-cohen-marcello-goncalves/585-anat-cohen-marcello-goncalves-copy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?fit=2018%2C2018&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2018,2018" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="585 Anat Cohen, Marcello Goncalves copy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7245" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?w=2018&amp;ssl=1 2018w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/585-Anat-Cohen-Marcello-Goncalves-copy.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">Anat Cohen and Marcello Gonçalves are superb musicians as individuals and as a duo, they shine even brighter. “Reconvexo” is their second album together and sees the pair turn their attention to the deep well of music from the Música Popular Brasileira songbook. Recorded while quarantined together in Rio, these songs come from Brazil’s greatest composers and are interpreted by one of jazz’s greatest clarinetists and the dazzling Brazilian 7-string guitarist.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Reconvexo<br /> &#8211; Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer<br /> &#8211; Ânima<br /> &#8211; El Diablo Suelto<br /> &#8211; Andar com Fé<br /> &#8211; O que é que a baiana tem?</p> <p>Visit Anat Cohen’s website <a href="https://www.anatcohen.com/">here</a><br /> Buy ‘Reconvexo’ (Anzic Records) <a href="https://anatcohen.bandcamp.com/album/reconvexo">here</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/02/02/the-jazz-session-585-anat-cohen-marcello-goncalves/">The Jazz Session #585: Anat Cohen &#038; Marcello Gonçalves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

70. The Jazz Session #584: Matt Carmichael

    Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:52:59 -0000

    Saxophonist Matt Carmichael has been making a big impression on audiences since he emerged on...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7239" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/01/26/the-jazz-session-584-matt-carmichael/584-matt-carmichael/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?fit=2018%2C2018&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2018,2018" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="584 Matt Carmichael" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7239" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?w=2018&amp;ssl=1 2018w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/584-Matt-Carmichael.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Saxophonist Matt Carmichael has been making a big impression on audiences since he emerged on the Scottish jazz scene as a teenager with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland. No longer a teen, his debut album “Where Will The River Flow” was released in March 2021 and caught the attention of the WDR Big Band and Bob Mintzer, who has arranged the entire album for the band with Matt as a featured soloist. This concert will take place in March 2022 if you’re lucky enough to be in Germany then. I love Matt’s music for its emphasis on melody, the brilliant way it marries virtuosic Scottish traditional music with improvisation, and its ability to transport the listener to the greenest hills of Scotland.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Cononbridge<br /> &#8211; The Spey<br /> &#8211; Firth<br /> &#8211; Sognsvann<br /> &#8211; Hopeful Morning<br /> &#8211; Where Will The River Flow</p> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="5ngmb" data-offset-key="d1olr-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d1olr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d1olr-2-3">Buy your copy of </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://mattcarmichaelmusic.bandcamp.com/album/where-will-the-river-flow"><span data-offset-key="d1olr-3-0">Where Will The River Flow</span><span data-offset-key="d1olr-3-1"> here </span></a><br /> <span data-offset-key="d1olr-4-0">Visit Matt’s website for his itinerary here </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.mattcarmichaelmusic.com/gigs"><span data-offset-key="d1olr-5-0">https://www.mattcarmichaelmusic.com/gigs</span></a></div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="5ngmb" data-offset-key="3jk1-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3jk1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-0-0">Scottish Musicians mentioned:<br /> </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://%20https//www.facebook.com/bkjazzpiano/"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-1-0">Brian Kellock</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://%20https//www.fergusmccreadie.co.uk/"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-3-0">Fergus McCreadie</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://%20https//www.facebook.com/normanwillmoremusic/"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-5-0">Norman Willmore</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://%20https//tommysmith.scot/"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-7-0">Tommy Smith</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://%20https//www.benbryden.com/"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-9-0">Ben Bryden</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://cortoalto.bandcamp.com/"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-11-0">Liam Shortall’s Corto.Alto</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/ones-watch-2021-anoushka-nanguy-trombonist-3083353"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-13-0">Anoushka Nanguy</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://%20https//www.markhendrymusic.com/"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-15-0">Mark Hendry</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.grahamcostello.com/strata"><span data-offset-key="3jk1-17-0">Graham Costello’s Strata</span></a><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Theme music by </span><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s1">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, 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For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/01/26/the-jazz-session-584-matt-carmichael/">The Jazz Session #584: Matt Carmichael</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

71. The Jazz Session #583: Mirna Bogdanovic

    Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:55 -0000

    Mirna Bogdanovic hails from Slovenia but now calls Berlin home. I can’t remember how I...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7231" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/01/19/the-jazz-session-583-mirna-bogdanovic/583-mirna-bogdanovic/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?fit=2017%2C2017&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2017,2017" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="583 Mirna Bogdanovic" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7231" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?w=2017&amp;ssl=1 2017w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/583-Mirna-Bogdanovic.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Mirna Bogdanovic hails from Slovenia but now calls Berlin home. I can’t remember how I stumbled upon her music but it was love at first listen and I’m not alone in my reaction. Mirna’s debut album “Confrontation” was awarded “Debut Album of The Year” by the Deutscher Jazzpreis in 2021 and she’s making a name for herself with her finely honed songwriting, inventive arranging, and truly contemporary vocal approach.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Cold Lake<br /> &#8211; Changes<br /> &#8211; Rain<br /> &#8211; Confrontation<br /> &#8211; Dance Me To The End of Love</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://mirnabogdanovic.com/"><span class="s2">https://mirnabogdanovic.com/</span></a> for information about Mirna’s tour dates<br /> Buy your copy of <i>Confrontation </i><a href="https://mirnabogdanovic.bandcamp.com/album/confrontation">here</a>.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/01/19/the-jazz-session-583-mirna-bogdanovic/">The Jazz Session #583: Mirna Bogdanovic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

72. The Jazz Session #582: Shai Maestro

    Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:48:48 -0000

    Israeli pianist, Shai Maestro, is at the helm of a dream trajectory. Fresh out of...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7227" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/01/12/the-jazz-session-582-shai-maestro/582-shai-maestro/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?fit=2019%2C2020&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2019,2020" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="582 Shai Maestro" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7227" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=1292%2C1293&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?w=2019&amp;ssl=1 2019w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/582-Shai-Maestro.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">Israeli pianist, Shai Maestro, is at the helm of a dream trajectory. Fresh out of high school, he received a call from the bassist Avishai Cohen, inviting him to join his trio with drummer Mark Guiliana. Four trio albums later, Shai went on to form his own groups, recording his compositions that superbly fuse virtuosity with melodic sophistication and rhythmic variety. In 2018, he recorded his first album as leader for the storied ECM Records and his second, “Human” was released in January 2021. As an ardent admirer, it was a treat to chat to Shai about his musical adventures thus far.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Mystery &amp; Illusions<br /> &#8211; Human<br /> &#8211; The Flying Shepherd<br /> &#8211; GG<br /> &#8211; In A Sentimental Mood</p> <p><i>Human</i> is out now on ECM Records<br /> <a href="https://www.shaimaestro.com/"><span class="s2">https://www.shaimaestro.com/</span></a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2022/01/12/the-jazz-session-582-shai-maestro/">The Jazz Session #582: Shai Maestro</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

73. The Jazz Session #580: Duchess (Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Melissa Stylianou)

    Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:54:24 -0000

    Acclaimed vocalists Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, and Melissa Stylianou join forces and voices to become...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7219" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/22/the-jazz-session-580-duchess-amy-cervini-hilary-gardner-melissa-stylianou/580-duchess/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?fit=1894%2C1893&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1894,1893" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="580 Duchess" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7219 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=1292%2C1291&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?w=1894&amp;ssl=1 1894w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/580-Duchess.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Acclaimed vocalists <a href="https://www.amycervini.com/">Amy Cervini</a>, <a href="https://www.hilarygardner.com/">Hilary Gardner</a>, and <a href="https://melissastylianou.com/">Melissa Stylianou</a> join forces and voices to become <a href="http://www.duchesstrio.com/">&#8216;Duchess&#8217;</a>, a New York City-based vocal trio known for tight harmonies and big fun, carrying the tradition of the Boswell and Andrews Sisters into the 21st century. They’ve released four albums together, including their most recent “<a href="https://duchesstrio.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-jazz-standard?from=embed">Live at Jazz Standard”</a>, particularly poignant as the much-loved New York jazz venue did not survive the pandemic. We talk about the magic of hearing and seeing Duchess live, treading the fine lines of tradition and homage and modernisation in vocal groups, and much more. I’m also throwing in some gems from their 2018 holiday album <a href="https://duchesstrio.bandcamp.com/album/harmony-for-the-holidays-with-duchess?from=embed">“Harmony for the Holidays with Duchess”</a> because, well, ’tis the festive season!</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Love Being Here With You<br /> &#8211; Joseph, Joseph<br /> &#8211; On The Sunny Side Of The Street<br /> &#8211; What Are You Doing New Year’s?<br /> &#8211; Santa Baby</p> <p><a href="https://duchesstrio.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-jazz-standard?from=embed">Buy “Live at Jazz Standard” here</a><br /> <a href="https://duchesstrio.bandcamp.com/album/harmony-for-the-holidays-with-duchess?from=embed">Find your copy of “Harmony for the Holidays with Duchess” here</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/22/the-jazz-session-580-duchess-amy-cervini-hilary-gardner-melissa-stylianou/">The Jazz Session #580: Duchess (Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Melissa Stylianou)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

74. The Jazz Session #579: Camille Bertault

    Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:01:37 -0000

    French vocalist Camille Bertault is a dazzling musician whose expressive personality permeates everything she does....

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7214" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/15/the-jazz-session-579-camille-bertault/579-camille-bertault/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?fit=1893%2C1893&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1893,1893" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="579 Camille Bertault" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7214 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/579-Camille-Bertault.jpg?w=1893&amp;ssl=1 1893w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">French vocalist <a href="https://www.camillebertault.com/">Camille Bertault</a> is a dazzling musician whose expressive personality permeates everything she does. Initially a classical pianist, she soon found her voice, so to speak, as a vocalist, immersing herself in transcribing not only jazz solos by the greats but also intricate classical melodies by Debussy, Bach and more. One of her early claims to fame was penning a French vocalise to Coltrane’s behemoth “Giant Steps” but she pays homage to the tradition of French chanteuse with equal ease and, always, superb musicality. We talk about her trajectory and her response to my question “do you ever not feel like singing” was really quite wonderful.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Very Early<br /> &#8211; Là Où Tu Vas<br /> &#8211; Goldberg<br /> &#8211; 14 Berceuse de la 54ème rue (version portugaise)<br /> &#8211; Tantôt<br /> &#8211; Frevo</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.camillebertault.com/">https://www.camillebertault.com/</a> to find out about Camille&#8217;s tour dates.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/15/the-jazz-session-579-camille-bertault/">The Jazz Session #579: Camille Bertault</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

75. The Jazz Session #578: Joel Frahm

    Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:03:47 -0000

    Saxophonist Joel Frahm is one of the warmest people I know AND he has one...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7209" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/08/the-jazz-session-578-joel-frahm/578-joel-frahm/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?fit=1891%2C1891&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1891,1891" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="578 Joel Frahm" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7209 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/578-Joel-Frahm.jpg?w=1891&amp;ssl=1 1891w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">Saxophonist <a href="https://joelfrahm.com/">Joel Frahm</a> is one of the warmest people I know AND he has one of the warmest tenor sounds to boot. I first became aware of his immense musicality when hearing him on the albums of vocalist Jane Monheit and I’ve been smitten with his lyricism ever since. His latest release, “The Bright Side”, features a chordless trio with bassist Dan Loomis and drummer Ernesto Cervini. The album came out on Anzic Records in June 2021 and is a joyous showcase for Joel’s creativity and his longstanding collaboration with Dan and Ernesto. Joel was kind enough to take my call from his new home of Nashville. We chatted about the album, the importance of melody, and he recounted hearing Jane for the first time-one of those “I knew her back when” fairytales.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Beeline<br /> &#8211; Cheek to Cheek<br /> &#8211; Thinking of Benny<br /> &#8211; Blued Dharma<br /> &#8211; Boo Dip Dip</p> <p><a href="https://joelfrahm.bandcamp.com/album/the-bright-side"><i>The Bright Side </i></a>is out on Anzic Records now.<br /> Joel will appear with Ernesto Cervini&#8217;s <a href="https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/rev"><span class="s2">&#8220;Turboprop&#8221;</span></a>  at <a href="https://therex.ca/events/"><span class="s2">The Rex</span></a> in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 8-11 December 2021</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/08/the-jazz-session-578-joel-frahm/">The Jazz Session #578: Joel Frahm</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

76. The Jazz Session #577: Nadje Noordhuis

    Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:03:36 -0000

    Trumpeter Nadje Noordhuis hails from Australia but makes her home in New York, where she...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7205" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/01/the-jazz-session-577-nadje-noordhuis/577-nadje-noordhuis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?fit=1891%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1891,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="577 Nadje Noordhuis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7205 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=1292%2C1293&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/577-Nadje-Noordhuis.jpg?w=1891&amp;ssl=1 1891w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><br /> Trumpeter <a href="https://www.nadjenoordhuis.com/">Nadje Noordhuis</a> hails from Australia but makes her home in New York, where she performs both as a bandleader and as an in demand sideman with leaders like Maria Schneider, Darcy James Argue and Anat Cohen. A finalist in the 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, her new genre-bending quintet with Maeve Gilchrist (celtic harp), Jesse Lewis (electric guitar), Ike Sturm (electric bass), and James Shipp (synthesizers, percussion) coolly blends acoustic and electric instruments, seamlessly weaving her melodious compositions with threads of improvisation. Featuring her pure toned trumpet with electronic effects, this group released an album recorded live in Switzerland, as part of a vinyl-only box set on Newvelle Records in 2019. Lucky for us, this album, Gullfoss, was digitally released on Little Mystery Records in September 2021. It is hands-down one of my favourite releases in 2021-love at first listen. I was delighted to hear it, immediately reach out to Nadje, and have her generously agree to be a guest on the podcast.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Migration<br /> &#8211; Gullfoss<br /> &#8211; Seven Miles<br /> &#8211; Silverpoint<br /> &#8211; Indian Pacific</p> <p><a href="https://www.nadjenoordhuis.com/"><span class="s2">https://www.nadjenoordhuis.com/</span></a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/12/01/the-jazz-session-577-nadje-noordhuis/">The Jazz Session #577: Nadje Noordhuis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

77. The Insider #2: Booking Agent Mike Epstein

    Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:03:38 -0000

    Mike Epstein is the President and Founder of Epstein & Company, an international booking agency...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7268" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/30/the-insider-2-booking-agent-mike-epstein/2-the-insider-mike-epstein/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?fit=1890%2C1890&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1890,1890" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2 The Insider Mike Epstein" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7268" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein-250x250.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-The-Insider-Mike-Epstein.jpg?w=1890&amp;ssl=1 1890w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="5lvrs" data-offset-key="81k3g-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="81k3g-0-0"> <p><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.epsteinco.com/"><span data-offset-key="81k3g-0-0">Mike Epstein</span></a><span data-offset-key="81k3g-1-0"> is the President and Founder of Epstein &amp; Company, an international booking agency that represents a roster of brilliant artists, including Maria Schneider, Fred Hersch, Cyrille Aimee, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Donny McCaslin and more. His agency offers booking services for professional touring artists as well as value added services for those who need them including travel, logistics, advancing dates, and tour marketing. We chat about Mike’s </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.epsteinco.com/our-process"><span data-offset-key="81k3g-2-0">Artist Growth Process</span></a><span data-offset-key="81k3g-3-0"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, a unique process built around their individual clients’ biggest goals that focuses on maximising performance opportunities, increasing artist fees, and growing their fan base so they are free to focus on creating and performing. Mike’s MO for guiding his artists is also generously made available to any musicians who visit the Epstein &amp; Co. website.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Show Notes:</span><br /> <em>Tracks Played:</em><span data-offset-key="81k3g-3-27"><br /> – Emmet Cohen: Future Stride<br /> – Banda Magda: El Pescador<br /> – Maria Schneider: Braided Together<br /> – Kat Edmonson: A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes<br /> – Cyrille Aimee: There’s A Lull In My Life</span></p> <p><em style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Mentioned links:<br /> </em><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgIohSkJV5A&amp;ab_channel=NewEnglandConservatory"><span data-offset-key="495vj-1-0">Grow Your Art With Maria Schneider, Mike Epstein and Ann Braithwaite</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://soundcloud.com/speaking-of-the-arts"><span data-offset-key="495vj-3-0">Speaking Of The Arts Podcast</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/EmmetCohen"><span data-offset-key="495vj-5-0">Live From Emmet’s Place</span></a><br /> <a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KatEdmonsonMusic/videos">The Kat Edmonson Show</a></p> <p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">“The Insider” is a spin-off series with monthly episodes. Patreon members at the $10/month tier receive these episodes a month before the general public. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at </span><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s1">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</span></a></p> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/30/the-insider-2-booking-agent-mike-epstein/">The Insider #2: Booking Agent Mike Epstein</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

78. The Jazz Session #576: Daniel Garcia

    Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:03:58 -0000

    The Madrid-based pianist Daniel Garcia carries within him a deep sense of the history that...

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    <p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7199" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/24/the-jazz-session-576-daniel-garcia/576-daniel-garcia/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?fit=1892%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1892,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="576 Daniel Garcia" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7199 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/576-Daniel-Garcia.jpg?w=1892&amp;ssl=1 1892w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1">The Madrid-based pianist <a href="https://www.danielgarciadiego.com/">Daniel Garcia</a> carries within him a deep sense of the history that has shaped him. After studying at Berklee under the mentorship of Danilo Pérez, Daniel returned to Spain to carve out a reputation as a real force in the Spanish jazz scene, expertly traversing jazz and flamenco landscapes to create a signature, sophisticated sound. His second album for ACT Music “Vía de la Plata” was released in September 2021 and features guests Ibrahim Maalouf, Anat Cohen, and <em>Gerardo</em> Núñez. I was thrilled to chat to Daniel about his music and brush up on my knowledge of flamenco and Spanish history in the process.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Calle Compaia<br /> &#8211; La Leyenda del Tiempo<br /> &#8211; Spring of Life<br /> &#8211; Calima<br /> &#8211; The Silk Road<br /> &#8211; Vía de la Plata</p> <p>Daniel Garcia Trio performs at <a href="https://villanosdeljazz.com/V-26-DANI-GARCIA">Villanos del Jazz in Madrid on 26 November 2021</a><br /> Daniel Garcia Trio performs at <a href="https://www.lantarenvenster.nl/programma/daniel-garcia-diego-trio/">Lantaren Venster in Rotterdam on 27 November 2021</a><br /> Daniel Garcia Trio performs at <a href="https://www.bimhuis.nl/en/calendar/daniel-garcia-diego-trio-3/">Bimhuis in Amsterdam on 18 November 2021</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s3">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s3">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s3"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s1"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s3">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/24/the-jazz-session-576-daniel-garcia/">The Jazz Session #576: Daniel Garcia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

79. The Jazz Session #575: Luciana Souza

    Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:03:48 -0000

    Vocalist Luciana Souza grew up in a family of Bossa Nova innovators – her father,...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7192" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/17/the-jazz-session-575-luciana-souza/575-luciana-souza/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?fit=1892%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1892,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="575 Luciana Souza" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7192 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/575-Luciana-Souza.jpg?w=1892&amp;ssl=1 1892w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Vocalist <a href="https://www.lucianasouza.com/">Luciana Souza</a> grew up in a family of Bossa Nova innovators &#8211; her father, a singer and songwriter, and her mother, a poet and lyricist. Her work as a performer transcends traditional musical boundaries, offering authentic jazz insight, sophisticated lineage in world music, and an enlightened approach to new music. While Luciana is a lover of words, having set the poems of Pablo Neruda and Elizabeth Bishop to music, she is also an expert in the art of wordless singing, effortlessly becoming another instrument and texture in small and large ensembles. Her work in this arena has seen her collaborate with Maria Schneider, the Yellowjackets and Vince Mendoza. Her most recent album “Storytellers” sees her team up with Mendoza and the WDR Big Band to celebrate both these worlds, as always, with her impeccable musicianship.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Choro #3<br /> &#8211; Pra Que Discutir Com Madame<br /> &#8211; Matita Perê<br /> &#8211; The Pretty Road<br /> &#8211; Veranda<br /> &#8211; Everyone Else Is Taken<br /> &#8211; Waters of March</p> <p><a href="https://www.lucianasouza.com/storytellers"><i>Storytellers</i></a> is out on Sunnyside Records now.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s3"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/17/the-jazz-session-575-luciana-souza/">The Jazz Session #575: Luciana Souza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

80. The Jazz Session #574: John Hollenbeck

    Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:03:08 -0000

    John Hollenbeck is a drummer and percussionist possessed of a playful versatility and a virtuosic...

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    <p style="text-align: left;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7177" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/10/the-jazz-session-574-john-hollenbeck/574-john-hollenbeck/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?fit=1889%2C1889&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1889,1889" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="574 John Hollenbeck" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7177 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/574-John-Hollenbeck.jpg?w=1889&amp;ssl=1 1889w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><a href="https://johnhollenbeck.com/">John Hollenbeck</a> is a drummer and percussionist possessed of a playful versatility and a virtuosic wit. Whether charting new territory with his long-standing Claudia Quintet or bringing to life popular songs for the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, he is forever seeking to surprise himself and his audiences. I caught up with John to discuss both his most recent, Grammy-nominated recording with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, featuring guests Theo Bleckmann, Kate McGarry, and Gary Versace, and his new Claudia Quintet album “Evidence-based” which came out in September 2021 and features American poet Eileen Myles.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Canvas<br /> &#8211; Knows Only God (God Only Knows)<br /> &#8211; Wichita Lineman<br /> &#8211; Evidence-Based<br /> &#8211; Diversity</p> <p><a href="https://johnhollenbeck.bandcamp.com/">https://johnhollenbeck.bandcamp.com/</a><br /> <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/channels/news/2020-2021-teaching-award-winner-john-hollenbeck-331406">Interview with John about his McGill Teaching Award</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"> YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">Patreon.</a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/10/the-jazz-session-574-john-hollenbeck/">The Jazz Session #574: John Hollenbeck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

81. The Jazz Session #573: Artemis (Renee Rosnes, Allison Miller, Ingrid Jensen)

    Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:03:35 -0000

    Named for the Olympian goddess of the hunt and the wild, Artemis is a superlative...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7172" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/03/the-jazz-session-573-artemis-renee-rosnes-allison-miller-ingrid-jensen/573-artemis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?fit=1890%2C1890&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1890,1890" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="573 Artemis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7172" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/573-Artemis.jpg?w=1890&amp;ssl=1 1890w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><br /> Named for the Olympian goddess of the hunt and the wild, <a href="https://artemisband.com/home">Artemis</a> is a superlative sextet, an international affair, with members hailing from the U.S., Canada, Israel and Japan. The all-star group features pianist and musical director <b>Renee</b> <b>Rosnes</b>, tenor saxophonist <b>Nicola Glover</b>, clarinetist <b>Anat Cohen</b>, trumpeter <b>Ingrid</b> <b>Jensen</b>, bassist <b>Noriko Ueda</b>, drummer<b> Allison Miller</b>, and featured vocalist <b>Cécile McLorin</b> <b>Salvant</b>. Their debut album was released on Blue Note Records in September 2020 and, since then, the band has toured internationally, showcasing their high-wire interplay and pure joy. I was spoilt with the opportunity to interview not one, not two, but three of the members of Artemis at once-a dream scenario for any interviewer. Here’s my conversation with Renee, Ingrid and Allison.</p> <p><span class="s1"><b>Show Notes:<br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Step Forward<br /> &#8211; The Sidewinder<br /> &#8211; Cry Buttercup Cry<br /> &#8211; Goddess of the Hunt<br /> &#8211; Big Top</p> <p><i>Artemis</i> self-titled album is out on <a href="https://www.bluenote.com/artist/artemis/#:~:text=ARTEMIS%20is%20a%20jazz%20supergroup,Blue%20Note%20Records%20in%202020.">Blue Note Records</a> now</p> <p><strong>Upcoming Tour dates:</strong><br /> Koerner Hall, Toronto, Canada-November 12, 2021<br /> NJPAC, Newark, USA (double bill with Dianne Reeves)-November 13, 2021</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s3"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/11/03/the-jazz-session-573-artemis-renee-rosnes-allison-miller-ingrid-jensen/">The Jazz Session #573: Artemis (Renee Rosnes, Allison Miller, Ingrid Jensen)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

82. The Jazz Session #572: Remy Le Boeuf

    Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:03:39 -0000

    Remy Le Boeuf is a Grammy-nominated composer and saxophonist whose music is rooted in the...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7166" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/27/the-jazz-session-572-remy-le-boeuf/572-remy-le-boeuf/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?fit=1893%2C1893&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1893,1893" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="572 Remy Le Boeuf" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7166" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572-Remy-Le-Boeuf.jpg?w=1893&amp;ssl=1 1893w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.remyleboeuf.com/">Remy Le Boeuf</a> is a Grammy-nominated composer and saxophonist whose music is rooted in the jazz tradition while drawing on various influences, ranging from contemporary classical sounds to indie rock energy. His jazz orchestra “Assembly of Shadows” is a dazzling vehicle both for Remy’s compositions and arrangements, and his voice as a saxophonist. The 20-piece ensemble releases its second album “Architecture of Storms”, featuring guests Dayna Stephens and Julia Easterlin, on 5th November 2021. I caught up with Remy ahead of the release to ask him about his influences, process, and just exactly how he juggles manning a large ensemble (hats off to all big band leaders, everywhere).</p> <p><span class="s1"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Show Notes:</span><br /> </b></span><i>Tracklisting:<br /> </i>&#8211; Secondhand Smile<br /> &#8211; Minnesota, WI<br /> &#8211; The Melancholy Architecture of Storms<br /> &#8211; Rumpus<br /> &#8211; Neener Never</p> <p>Remy&#8217;s <a href="http://www.remyleboeuf.com/shows">Upcoming Tour dates</a>:<br /> The Jazz Gallery, New York-November 5<br /> Vibrato, Los Angeles-November 23</p> <p><em>Architecture of Storms</em> comes out on 5 November 2021 on SoundSpore Records</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s2">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s2"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s3"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s2">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/27/the-jazz-session-572-remy-le-boeuf/">The Jazz Session #572: Remy Le Boeuf</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

83. The Jazz Session #571: Maria Schneider

    Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:03:20 -0000

    Maria Schneider is a multiple Grammy Award winner and a recent Pulitzer Prize finalist in...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7149" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/20/the-jazz-session-571-maria-schneider/571-maria-schneider/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?fit=1893%2C1893&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1893,1893" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="571 Maria Schneider" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7149 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/571-Maria-Schneider.jpg?w=1893&amp;ssl=1 1893w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://mariaschneider.com/">Maria Schneider</a> is a multiple Grammy Award winner and a recent Pulitzer Prize finalist in Music for her 2020 double album “Data Lords.” She was last a guest on The Jazz Session a decade ago and to think that she hadn’t yet released her 2013 collaborative album with soprano Dawn Upshaw and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, “Winter Morning Walks”, OR her shimmering, somewhat biographical record<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>2015’s “The Thompson Fields”. Anyone who is lucky to work with or know Maria, knows that her attention to detail is meticulous, her musicianship second to none, and her warmth and generosity immense. We talked about her towering new double album, her collaboration with David Bowie, and what award recognition means to her. Here is our conversation-a privilege and delight for a fangirl like me.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong><span data-offset-key="90gvs-2-1"><br /> <em>Tracks played:</em></span><br /> &#8211; Braided Together<br /> &#8211; Walking By Flashlight<br /> &#8211; Sue<br /> &#8211; A World Lost<br /> &#8211; Sanzenin<br /> &#8211; Look Up</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVNEtZZJVU4&amp;ab_channel=JazzTimesVideos">Maria talks about streaming services with JazzTimes at the Newport Jazz Festival, 2017</a><br /> <em>Data</em> Lords is available now on <a href="https://www.artistshare.com/Projects/Experience/1/510/1/Maria-Schneider-Data-Lords?v=2">ArtistShare</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"> YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">Patreon.</a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/20/the-jazz-session-571-maria-schneider/">The Jazz Session #571: Maria Schneider</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

84. The Jazz Session #570: Mandisi Dyantyis

    Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:03:23 -0000

    Mandisi Dyantyis is a South African trumpeter and vocalist hailing from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth)...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7158" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/13/the-jazz-session-570-mandisi-dyantyis/570-mandisi-dyantyis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?fit=1892%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1892,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="570 Mandisi Dyantyis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7158 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/570-Mandisi-Dyantyis.jpg?w=1892&amp;ssl=1 1892w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.facebook.com/mandisidyantyis/"><span data-offset-key="2dbqg-0-0">Mandisi Dyantyis</span></a><span data-offset-key="2dbqg-1-0"> is a South African trumpeter and vocalist hailing from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape. I should be impartial and journalistic in my description of all my guests but I’ve never been one to favour professionalism over enthusiasm. Mandisi is one of my favourite South African musicians and composers. A self-proclaimed “choir boy”, he finally released his debut album “Somandla” in 2018 after decades working as the musical director for Isango Ensemble. The wait was worth it. He manages to balance superb songwriting, with classic jazz improvisation, and a live performance energy which inevitably results in audience members singing along, getting up off their seats to dance, so moved by the music. His concerts sell out in seconds (I’m not exaggerating here) and the degree to which he’s adored by South African audiences is both awesome and richly deserved. So I was very eager to have Mandisi on the podcast, in an attempt to share his music with many more people.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Sho</strong><strong>w</strong><strong> Notes:</strong></span><em><br /> Tracks played:<br /> </em>&#8211; Kuse Kude<br /> &#8211; Molweni<br /> &#8211; Molo Sisi<br /> &#8211; Somandla<br /> &#8211; Ingoma Yenkedama<br /> &#8211; Ndimthanda</p> <p><em>Somandla </em>is <a href="https://music.apple.com/gb/album/somandla/1440476891">available online</a><span data-offset-key="2dbqg-3-0"><br /> South African musicians mentioned:<br /> </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/71N9TXfexGfLXxPDJec5iE"><span data-offset-key="2dbqg-4-0">Nomfundo Xaluva</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://soundcloud.com/bokani-dyer"><span data-offset-key="2dbqg-6-0">Bokani Dyer</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.thandintuli.com/"><span data-offset-key="2dbqg-8-0">Thandi Ntuli</span></a></p> <p class="p1">Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/"><span class="s1">The Respect Sextet</span></a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh"><span class="s1">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s1">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s1">Facebook</span></a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"><span class="s1"> YouTube Channel</span></a><span class="s2"><br /> </span></p> <p class="p1">Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession"><span class="s1">Patreon.</span></a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/13/the-jazz-session-570-mandisi-dyantyis/">The Jazz Session #570: Mandisi Dyantyis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

85. The Jazz Session #569: Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz

    Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:03:15 -0000

    Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz are partners both in life and music. The musical result...

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    <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="8hd42" data-offset-key="avqop-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="avqop-0-0"> <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7068" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/569-kate-mcgarry-keith-ganz/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?fit=1891%2C1891&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1891,1891" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="569 Kate McGarry, Keith Ganz" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7068 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/569-Kate-McGarry-Keith-Ganz.jpg?w=1891&amp;ssl=1 1891w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://katemcgarry.com/"><span data-offset-key="avqop-0-0">Kate McGarry </span></a><span data-offset-key="avqop-1-0">and </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://keithganz.com/"><span data-offset-key="avqop-2-0">Keith Ganz</span></a><span data-offset-key="avqop-3-0"> are partners both in life and music. The musical result of such a kinship is incredibly rich and rare and spans many albums. Their latest record, “What To Wear In The Dark”, was ten years in the making and delicately chronicles world events from the past several years, including the US presidential election to the Sandy Hook tragedy and more. During a stretch of life which included &#8220;loss of health, home, and tribe” as Kate put it, the couple discovered a guiding light in the music of their youth. Thus this offering balances out the two sides of the coin of life, which is all at once immensely challenging and at times heartbreaking yet joyous and, ultimately, hopeful. I chatted to Kate and Keith about the process of making this album, a literal labour of love, with minimal barking interjections from their dog, Juno.</span></p> <p><strong style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Show Notes:<br /> </strong><em style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Tracks played:<br /> </em><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">&#8211; Both Sides Now<br /> </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">&#8211; Here Comes The Sun<br /> </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">&#8211; God Moves On The City<br /> </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">&#8211; Barrytown<br /> </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">&#8211; On The Road To Find Out<br /> </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-16">&#8211; Dancing In The Dark</span></p> <p><em style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">What To Wear In The Dark </em><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-18">w</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-19">a</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-20">s</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-22">r</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-23">e</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-24">l</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-25">e</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-26">a</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-27">s</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-28">e</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-29">d</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-31">o</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-32">n</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-34"><a href="https://resiliencemusic.com/">Resilience Music Alliance</a> on 3 September 2021</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> </div> <div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="8hd42" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="80ahd-0-0"> <p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', 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For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of &#8220;The Insider&#8221;, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the music biz and the artists who inspire them.</p> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/10/06/the-jazz-session-569-kate-mcgarry-keith-ganz-2/">The Jazz Session #569: Kate McGarry &#038; Keith Ganz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

86. The Insider #1: Publicist Lydia Liebman

    Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:03:31 -0000

    Lydia Liebman is the founder and president of Lydia Liebman Promotions, a leading PR agency...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7270" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/30/the-insider-publicist-lydia-liebman/1-the-insider-lydia-liebman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?fit=1891%2C1891&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1891,1891" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="1 The Insider Lydia Liebman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7270" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-The-Insider-Lydia-Liebman.jpg?w=1891&amp;ssl=1 1891w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://lydialiebman.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-0-0">Lydia Liebman</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-1-0"> is the founder and president of Lydia Liebman Promotions, a leading PR agency based in NYC, with additional operations in London. Her current roster includes artists like the Baylor Project, Somi, Ted Nash and Glenn Close (yes, THAT Glenn Close), and labels like Dot Time Records and Whirlwind Recordings. Lydia regularly lectures about PR and other music industry-related topics and has spoken at several higher education institutions including The Royal Academy of Music in London and Berklee College of Music in Boston. Lydia joined me to talk about artist&#8217;s understanding of the press process, how to play The Grammy &#8220;game&#8221;, and how optimism is her chosen outlook on life and being a publicist.</span></p> <p><span data-offset-key="2nup4-1-1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Show Notes:</strong></span><br /> <em>Tracks Played:</em><br /> </span><span data-offset-key="2nup4-1-2">&#8211; </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://davidliebman.com/home/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-2-0">Dave Liebman</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-3-0">: Mr Day<br /> &#8211; </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://lydialiebman.com/index.php/2021/07/22/new-release-kirk-lightsey-returns-to-solo-piano-on-i-will-never-stop-loving-you-due-out-september-3-2021-via-jojo-records/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-4-0">Kirk Lightsey</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-5-0">: I’ll Never Stop Loving You<br /> &#8211; </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://lailabiali.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-6-0">Laila Biali:</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-7-0"> Wendy’s Song<br /> &#8211; </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.spanishharlemorchestra.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-8-0">Spanish Harlem Orchestra</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-9-0">: Yo Te Prometo<br /> &#8211; </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.jazz.org/JLCO/ted-nash/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-10-0">Ted Nash, featuring Wayne Brady and Glenn Close:</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-11-0"> Creation Part I<br /> &#8211; </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.thebaylorproject.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-12-0">The Baylor Project</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-13-0">: Strivin’</span></p> <p><span data-offset-key="2nup4-13-1">Artists mentioned:</span><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.racheleckroth.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-14-0">Rachel Eckroth</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-15-0">, “The Garden” is out now<br /> </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.daratucker.net/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-16-0">Dara Tucker,</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-17-0"> “Dreams of Waking: Music For A Better World” is out now<br /> </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.thanalexa.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-18-0">Thana Alexa</span></a><span data-offset-key="2nup4-19-0">, “Ona” is out now<br /> </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://charlesmcpherson.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-20-0">Charles McPherson</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.terrygibbs.net/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-22-0">Terry Gibbs</span></a><br /> <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://sajevoices.com/"><span data-offset-key="2nup4-24-0">säje</span></a></p> <p>&#8220;The Insider&#8221; is a spin-off series with monthly episodes for Patreon members at the $10/month tier made available a month before the general public has access to them. If you would like to support The Jazz Session, please do consider becoming a Patreon member over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/30/the-insider-publicist-lydia-liebman/">The Insider #1: Publicist Lydia Liebman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

87. The Jazz Session #568: Lars Danielsson

    Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:03:27 -0000

    Lars Danielsson is a stalwart of the Swedish jazz scene, capturing the very best of...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7062" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/29/the-jazz-session-568-lars-danielsson/568-lars-danielsson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?fit=1892%2C1892&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1892,1892" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="568 Lars Danielsson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7062 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/568-Lars-Danielsson.jpg?w=1892&amp;ssl=1 1892w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://lars-danielsson.com/">Lars Danielsson</a> is a stalwart of the Swedish jazz scene, capturing the very best of Nordic jazz and beyond in his compositions. The double bassist and cellist-he’s equally prodigious on both instruments-has released albums for the European label ACT music for over a decade and his latest offering “Cloudland” transported me beyond the confines of, well my home. Thank you, COVID. The calibre of his bandmates past and present-Dave Liebman, Bobo Stenson, Nils Landgren, Youn sun Nah, Tigran Hamasyan- tells you how highly regarded Lars is. We talked about his Swedish and musical heritage, his work with vocalist Cæcilie Norby, and his new instrument-a hybrid double bass-cello.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Show Notes:</strong></span><span data-offset-key="90gvs-2-1"><br /> <em>Tracks played:</em></span><br /> -Vildmark<br /> -Cloudland<br /> -Desert of Catanga<br /> -The Fifth Grade<br /> -River of Little<br /> -Africa</p> <p><i>Cloudland </i>was released in May 2021 on <a href="https://www.actmusic.com/en/Artists/Lars-Danielsson/Cloudland/Cloudland-LP">ACT Music</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com/">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"> YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">Patreon.</a><br /> For $5 a month you’ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/29/the-jazz-session-568-lars-danielsson/">The Jazz Session #568: Lars Danielsson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

88. The Jazz Session #567: Miho Hazama

    Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:03:45 -0000

    Grammy-nominated composer, Miho Hazama is one of the most promising and talented composers/arrangers of her...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7053" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/567-miho-hazama-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?fit=1808%2C1807&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1808,1807" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="567 Miho Hazama" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7053 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=1292%2C1291&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?resize=936%2C935&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/567-Miho-Hazama-1.jpg?w=1808&amp;ssl=1 1808w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Grammy-nominated composer, <a href="https://www.mihohazama.com/">Miho Hazama</a> is one of the most promising and talented composers/arrangers of her generation. Miho developed her signature jazz chamber orchestra “m_unit” while still a graduate student at the Manhattan School of Music. In fact, that is where I first met Miho when we overlapped, navigating jazz studies and all New York has to offer. Watching her career go from strength to strength since then has been an utter joy. In 2019, she took up a post as the chief conductor of Danish Radio Big Band, following in the footsteps of Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer and Jim McNeely. Besides DR Big Band, Miho has worked as a conductor with Metropole Orkest and the WDR Big Band, and she is also the Associate Artistic Director of the New York Jazzharmonic. <span data-offset-key="a7l5a-2-0">She just recorded a new album with the Danish Radio Big Band called &#8220;Imaginary Visions&#8221;, which comes out on Edition Records on 24 September 2021. </span>Miho was quarantining in Japan ahead of concert dates when we caught up after not having seen one another for nearly ten years.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Show Notes:</strong></span><span data-offset-key="90gvs-2-1"><br /> <em>Tracks played:</em><br /> </span>&#8211; I Said Cool, You Said…What<br /> &#8211; Home<br /> &#8211; Mingle-Mangle Goody Bag<br /> &#8211; Your Scenery Story<br /> &#8211; Mimi’s March<br /> &#8211; On That Side</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFIxpy3BdCQ">The Danish Radio Big Band Welcomes Miho Hazama to Denmark</a><br /> <a href="https://www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/">Jazz Composers Present.com</a></p> <p><em>Imaginary Visions</em> is released on 24 September 2021 on <a href="https://editionrecords.com/">Edition Records</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session&#8217;s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"> YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">Patreon.</a><br /> For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of &#8220;The Insider&#8221;, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the music biz and the artists who inspire them.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/22/the-jazz-session-567-miho-hazama-2/">The Jazz Session #567: Miho Hazama</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

89. The Jazz Session #566: Terence Blanchard

    Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:03:07 -0000

    Terence Blanchard is one of jazz’s most esteemed trumpeters and defies expectations by creating a...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7043" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/15/the-jazz-session-566-terence-blanchard/566-terence-blanchard/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1400,1400" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="566 Terence Blanchard" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7043 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/566-Terence-Blanchard.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://www.terenceblanchard.com/">Terence Blanchard</a> is one of jazz’s most esteemed trumpeters and defies expectations by creating a spectrum of artistic pursuits. He’s a twice-Oscar nominated film composers, and a two-time opera composer whose most recent opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” opens New York’s Metropolitan Opera season on 27 September 2021. A month ago, on the 27th August, Terence released<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>his new album <i>Absence </i>on Blue Note Records. It features his synth-inflected band E-Collective and the acclaimed Turtle Island Quartet and pays homage to the life and music of the great Wayne Shorter. Terence was in the middle of rehearsing the opera in NYC when we chatted about jazz, opera, film scoring, and the lasting effect of great teachers.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Show Notes:</strong></span><span data-offset-key="90gvs-2-1"><br /> <em>Tracks played:</em><br /> </span>&#8211; Absence<br /> &#8211; Diana<br /> &#8211; The Second Wave<br /> &#8211; Excerpt from “Champion” performed by the Washington National Opera<br /> &#8211; When It Was Now<b><i><br /> </i></b><b><i>&#8211; </i></b>Perry Mason Official Soundtrack, &#8220;Home Alone&#8221;</p> <p><em>Absence</em> was released on 27 August 2021 on <a href="https://www.bluenote.com/news/">Blue Note Records</a><br /> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Fire Shut Up In My Bones</em> runs at The Met in NYC from 27 September till 23 October 2021</span></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session&#8217;s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"> YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">Patreon.</a><br /> For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of &#8220;The Insider&#8221;, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the music biz and the artists who inspire them.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/15/the-jazz-session-566-terence-blanchard/">The Jazz Session #566: Terence Blanchard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

90. The Jazz Session #565: Gretchen Parlato

    Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:03:14 -0000

    Gretchen Parlato burst onto the scene in 2004, when she won the Thelonious Monk Institute...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6974" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/565-gretchen-parlato/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1400,1400" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="565 Gretchen Parlato" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-6974 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/565-Gretchen-Parlato.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><a href="https://gretchenparlato.com/">Gretchen Parlato</a> burst onto the scene in 2004, when she won the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Voice Competition. Since then, she&#8217;s been nominated for a Grammy, released five albums, performed with Wayne Shorter, Kamasi Washington, Becca Stevens and more, and massively influenced several generations of jazz vocalists. After 8 years spent exploring and enjoying motherhood, she made something of return to jazz with her album &#8220;Flor”, released on Edition Records in 2021. The album celebrates both her re-emergence, a blossoming if you will, and her love for the Brazilian sounds that shaped her. We talk about the music of Flor, her advice on dealing with criticism, and how she feels about having impacted the jazz vocal landscape with her signature understated singing and impeccable musicianship.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Show Notes:</strong></span><span data-offset-key="90gvs-2-1"><br /> <em>Tracks played:</em><br /> </span>-Wonderful<br /> -Roy Allen<br /> -What Does A Lion Say<br /> -Cello Suite No. 1 BWV 1007 Minuet I &amp; II<br /> -Same Stare, Different Thought (with David Binney)<br /> -É Preciso Perdoar<br /> -Sweet Love</p> <p><em>Flor</em> was released in March 2021 on <a href="https://editionrecords.com/artists/gretchen-parlato/">Edition Records</a><br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gretchenparlato/">Gretchen&#8217;s &#8220;Flor Stories&#8221; on Instagram</a><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te1epNvPRQs">Helen McKenzie Roasts Gretchen Parlato’s “The Lost and Found”</a><br /> David Binney&#8217;s Album &#8220;<a href="https://davidbinney.bandcamp.com/album/graylen-epicenter">Graylen Epicenter&#8221; On Bandcamp</a></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session&#8217;s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"> YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">Patreon.</a><br /> For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of &#8220;The Insider&#8221;, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/08/the-jazz-session-565-gretchen-parlato/">The Jazz Session #565: Gretchen Parlato</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

91. The Jazz Session #564: Dave Liebman

    Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:52 -0000

    Saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman was last on The Jazz Session in 2010...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6964" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/tjs-2021-09-01-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1400,1400" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="The Jazz Session #564: Dave Liebman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-6964 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tjs-2021-09-01-1.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonis<span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">t and NEA Jazz Master </span><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="http://davidliebman.com/home/">Dave Liebman</a><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> was last on The Jazz Session in 2010 so we were due for a catch up, e</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">specially </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">because he has a new album “Selflessness: The Music of John Coltrane” out on Dot Time Records on 3 September, a day before his 75th birthday. We chat about Trane (of course!), Dave&#8217;s time playing with Miles Davis, and the timelessness of Rodger and Hammerstein&#8217;s &#8220;My Favourite Things&#8221;.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Show Notes:</strong></span><br /> <span data-offset-key="90gvs-2-2"><em>Tracklisting:</em><br /> -Mr Day<br /> -Peace On Earth<br /> </span><span data-offset-key="90gvs-2-2">-My Favourite Things<br /> -Lazy Bird<br /> -Selflessness<br /> -One Up One Down</span></p> <p><em>Selflessness</em> is out 3 September 2021 on Dot Time Records<br /> Dave Liebman plays at <a href="https://2021.jazz.org/dave-liebman">Dizzy&#8217;s Club in New York City</a> on 4th &amp; 5th September 2021</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a><br /> Subscribe to The Jazz Session&#8217;s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCdrWUSAn-GBXogLJfbsxw"> YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thejazzsession">Patreon.</a><br /> For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of &#8220;The Insider&#8221;, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/09/01/the-jazz-session-564-dave-liebman/">The Jazz Session #564: Dave Liebman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

92. The Jazz Session: Meet The New Host!

    Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:03:47 -0000

    Here’s the big announcement!

    The post The Jazz Session: Meet The New Host! appeared first on The Jazz Session.

    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6900" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/08/04/the-jazz-session-meet-the-new-host/newhost/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="newhost" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6900" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newhost.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Here&#8217;s the big announcement!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/08/04/the-jazz-session-meet-the-new-host/">The Jazz Session: Meet The New Host!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

93. The Jazz Session’s Biggest News EVER

    Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:03:42 -0000

    That’s a dramatic headline, but I think the news in this mini episode is worth...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6890" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/07/07/the-jazz-sessions-biggest-news-ever/retirement_cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="retirement_cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6890" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/retirement_cover.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>That&#8217;s a dramatic headline, but I think the news in this mini episode is worth it.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/07/07/the-jazz-sessions-biggest-news-ever/">The Jazz Session&#8217;s Biggest News EVER</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

94. The Jazz Session #563: Gian Slater

    Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:03:56 -0000

    Vocalist Gian Slater‘s most recent album is Grey is Ground. In this interview, Slater talks...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6885" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/30/the-jazz-session-563-gian-slater/tjs563_gian_slater/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs563_gian_slater" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6885" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs563_gian_slater.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Vocalist <strong><a href="https://www.gianslater.com/">Gian Slater</a></strong>&#8216;s most recent album is <em>Grey is Ground</em>. In this interview, Slater talks about the five years of work to create the album; the tension between rhythm and melody so artfully displayed on the recording; navigating the genre question; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/30/the-jazz-session-563-gian-slater/">The Jazz Session #563: Gian Slater</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

95. The Jazz Session #562: Sarah Wilson

    Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:03:28 -0000

    Trumpeter and vocalist Sarah Wilson has a new album coming out in July 2021 called...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6881" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/23/the-jazz-session-562-sarah-wilson/tjs562_sarah_wilson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs562_sarah_wilson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6881" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs562_sarah_wilson.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Trumpeter and vocalist <strong>Sarah Wilson</strong> has a new album coming out in July 2021 called <em>Kaleidoscope</em>. In this interview, Wilson talks about the mentors to whom the music is dedicated; how she went from anthropology to puppet theater to the world of improvised music; incorporating vocals into her skill set; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/23/the-jazz-session-562-sarah-wilson/">The Jazz Session #562: Sarah Wilson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

96. The Jazz Session #561: Anna Webber

    Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:03:08 -0000

    Saxophonist and flute player Anna Webber has a new double album called Idiom (Pi Recordings)....

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6877" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/16/the-jazz-session-561-anna-webber/tjs561_anna_webber/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs561_anna_webber" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6877" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs561_anna_webber.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist and flute player <strong><a href="https://www.annakristinwebber.com">Anna Webber</a></strong> has a new double album called <em>Idiom</em> (Pi Recordings). In this interview, Webber talks about how she took inspiration for the compositions on the album from extended instrumental techniques; her recent residency in Germany; her plans for after the pandemic; and her work with &#8230; Bruce Springsteen? Sure, why not.</p> <p><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> The CD release party for Idiom is scheduled for September 23, 2021 at <a href="https://roulette.org">Roulette</a> in Brooklyn.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/16/the-jazz-session-561-anna-webber/">The Jazz Session #561: Anna Webber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

97. The Jazz Session #560: Sunna Gunnlaugs

    Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:03:02 -0000

    Pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs was once the only professional female jazz musician in Iceland. In this...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6873" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/09/the-jazz-session-560-sunna-gunnlaugs/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6873" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tjs560_sunna_gunnlaugs.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <a href="http://www.sunnagunnlaugs.com/"><strong>Sunna Gunnlaugs</strong></a> was once the only professional female jazz musician in Iceland. In this interview, she talks about the work she&#8217;s done to change that fact; her recent recording and performing projects; life during the pandemic; and much more. <em>(Note: Sunna was on </em>The Jazz Session<em> back in 2010. You can <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/14/the-jazz-session-177-sunna-gunnlaugs/">listen to that interview here</a>.)</em></p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/09/the-jazz-session-560-sunna-gunnlaugs/">The Jazz Session #560: Sunna Gunnlaugs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

98. The Jazz Session #559: Nnenna Freelon

    Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:03:32 -0000

    Vocalist Nnenna Freelon‘s new album, her first in a decade, is called Time Traveler. In...

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6868" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/02/the-jazz-session-559-nnenna-freelon/tjs559_nnenna_freelon/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs559_nnenna_freelon" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6868" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs559_nnenna_freelon.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Vocalist <strong><a href="https://www.nnenna.com/">Nnenna Freelon</a></strong>&#8216;s new album, her first in a decade, is called <em>Time Traveler</em>. In this interview, Freelon talks about the loss of her husband, Phil, and how she used music to process grief; the importance of the relationships between the band members on the album; her upcoming podcast series; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/06/02/the-jazz-session-559-nnenna-freelon/">The Jazz Session #559: Nnenna Freelon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

99. The Jazz Session #558: Lauren Lee

    Wed, 26 May 2021 14:58:56 -0000

    Pianist and vocalist Lauren Lee‘s intimate new solo album is called The Queen Of Cups....

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    <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6861" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/05/26/the-jazz-session-558-lauren-lee/tjs558_lauren_lee/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs558_lauren_lee" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6861" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs558_lauren_lee.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist and vocalist <strong><a href="https://www.laurenleejazz.com/">Lauren Lee</a></strong>&#8216;s intimate new solo album is called <em>The Queen Of Cups</em>. In this interview, Lee talks about her unexpected (for her) decision to release a solo recording; the benefits of intuition; the stigma around scat singing; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/05/26/the-jazz-session-558-lauren-lee/">The Jazz Session #558: Lauren Lee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

100. The Jazz Session #557: Helen Gillet

     Wed, 19 May 2021 07:03:40 -0000

     Cellist Helen Gillet has a new album with woodwind player Jeff Coffin (interview) called Let...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6854" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/05/19/the-jazz-session-557-helen-gillet/tjs557_helen_gillet/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs557_helen_gillet" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6854" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs557_helen_gillet.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Cellist <strong><a href="http://www.helengillet.com/">Helen Gillet</a></strong> has a new album with woodwind player Jeff Coffin (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/09/the-jazz-session-394-jeff-coffin/">interview</a>) called <em>Let It Shine</em>. In this interview, Gillet talks about how the pair came together at her series in New Orleans; the process of creating the music for the recording; how parameters can lead to increased freedom; the idea of a lifelong teacher; and a lot more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/05/19/the-jazz-session-557-helen-gillet/">The Jazz Session #557: Helen Gillet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

101. The Jazz Session #556: Satoko Fujii (2008)

     Wed, 05 May 2021 18:47:36 -0000

     We dive into the vault this week for episode #47 from October 2008. Here’s what...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6850" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/05/05/the-jazz-session-556-satoko-fujii-2008/tjs555_satoko_fujii/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs555_satoko_fujii" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6850" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tjs555_satoko_fujii.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>We dive into the vault this week for episode #47 from October 2008. Here&#8217;s what I wrote at the time:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Satoko Fujii. Fujii has released four new recordings in 2008, her 50th birthday year. These records find her with her New York trio; on accordion in the avant-folk-jazz group of her husband, trumpeter Natsuki Tamura; in a quartet with some of Japan’s most talented improvising musicians; and in a second trio with both American and Japanese musicians. Far from slowing down in her middle years, Fujii seems to be pushing herself even more relentlessly, searching for new and exciting ways of expressing her musical ideas.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/05/05/the-jazz-session-556-satoko-fujii-2008/">The Jazz Session #556: Satoko Fujii (2008)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

102. The Jazz Session #555: Sana Nagano

     Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:03:51 -0000

     Violinist Sana Nagano‘s new album is Smashing Humans. In this interview, Nagano talks about her...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6846" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/28/the-jazz-session-555-sana-nagano/tjs555_sana_nagano/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?fit=1998%2C1998&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1998,1998" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs555_sana_nagano" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6846" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?w=1998&amp;ssl=1 1998w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs555_sana_nagano.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Violinist <a href="http://www.sananagano.com/"><strong>Sana Nagano</strong></a>&#8216;s new album is <em>Smashing Humans</em>. In this interview, Nagano talks about her fabulous band; how she went from giving up violin completely to playing it professionally; her journey from Tokyo to Oregon to Memphis to Boston to New York; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/28/the-jazz-session-555-sana-nagano/">The Jazz Session #555: Sana Nagano</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

103. The Jazz Session #554: Roxana Amed

     Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:03:16 -0000

     Argentinian vocalist Roxana Amed just released Ontology. In this interview, Amed talks about moving to...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6842" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/21/the-jazz-session-554-roxana-amed/tjs554_roxanna_amed/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs554_roxanna_amed" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6842" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs554_roxanna_amed.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Argentinian vocalist Roxana Amed just released <em>Ontology</em>. In this interview, Amed talks about moving to Miami and finding her place; writing new lyrics to existing tunes; searching for meaning as both a musician and a person; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/21/the-jazz-session-554-roxana-amed/">The Jazz Session #554: Roxana Amed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

104. The Jazz Session #553: Alexa Tarantino

     Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:03:26 -0000

     Saxophonist and flute player Alexa Tarantino has a new album on Posi-Tone Records called Firefly....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6837" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/14/the-jazz-session-553-alexa-tarantino/tjs553_alexa_tarantino/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs553_alexa_tarantino" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6837" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs553_alexa_tarantino.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist and flute player <a href="https://alexatarantino.com/"><strong>Alexa Tarantino</strong></a> has a new album on Posi-Tone Records called <em>Firefly</em>. In this interview, Tarantino talks about recording an album during the pandemic; starting a jazz camp in Rockport, MA; focusing her energies on educating others as well as performing; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/14/the-jazz-session-553-alexa-tarantino/">The Jazz Session #553: Alexa Tarantino</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

105. The Jazz Session #552: Barbara Dennerlein (2009)

     Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:45:26 -0000

     I’m in Auburn, Alabama this week and we’re stepping into the TJS Time Machine to...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6832" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/07/the-jazz-session-552-barbara-dennerlein-2009/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs552_barbara_dennerlein" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6832" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tjs552_barbara_dennerlein.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>I&#8217;m in Auburn, Alabama this week and we&#8217;re stepping into the TJS Time Machine to listen to an archival interview with organist Barbara Dennerlein from 2009. Here&#8217;s what I wrote about it at the time:</p> <p><em>Jason Crane interviews organist Barbara Dennerlein about her pipe organ recording </em>Spiritual Movement No. 2<em> (Bebab Records, 2008). The album was recorded at one of Germany’s most famous churches in front of a very appreciative audience. In this interview, recorded before a concert in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Dennerlein discusses jazz on the pipe organ; why organists should use their feet; and how she adapts to the challenge of seldom having her own instrument on stage.</em></p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/04/07/the-jazz-session-552-barbara-dennerlein-2009/">The Jazz Session #552: Barbara Dennerlein (2009)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

106. The Jazz Session #551: Marilyn Crispell (2009)

     Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:04:43 -0000

     This week on The Jazz Session, take a trip back into the archives for this...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6825" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/31/the-jazz-session-551-marilyn-crispell/tjs551_marilyn_crispell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs551_marilyn_crispell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6825" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs551_marilyn_crispell.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>This week on <em>The Jazz Session</em>, take a trip back into the archives for this 2009 interview with pianist Marilyn Crispell, recorded at her home in Woodstock, NY. Here&#8217;s what I wrote about it at the time:</p> <p><em>Jason Crane interviews pianist Marilyn Crispell about her album of solo piano pieces, </em>Vignettes<em> (ECM, 2008). Crispell made an early name for herself with Anthony Braxton, and she’s since amassed an impressive list of recordings that include composed and freely improvised pieces. In this interview, Crispell talks about the nature of improvisation, the particular challenges of solo playing, and the joys of Woodstock, NY.</em></p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/31/the-jazz-session-551-marilyn-crispell/">The Jazz Session #551: Marilyn Crispell (2009)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

107. The Jazz Session #550: Jen Shyu

     Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:03:42 -0000

     Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and multimedia artist Jen Shyu‘s new album comes out on April 23, 2021....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6821" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/24/the-jazz-session-550-jen-shyu/tjs550_jen_shyu/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs550_jen_shyu" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6821" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs550_jen_shyu.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and multimedia artist <a href="https://www.jenshyu.com/"><strong>Jen Shyu</strong></a>&#8216;s new album comes out on April 23, 2021. It&#8217;s called <em>Zero Grasses — Ritual For The Losses</em> (Pi Recordings). In this interview, Shyu talks about writing music in the aftermath of the loss of her father; working with students to chronicle their experience of the pandemic; the mentors she admires; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/24/the-jazz-session-550-jen-shyu/">The Jazz Session #550: Jen Shyu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

108. The Jazz Session #549: Laila Biali

     Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:03:09 -0000

     Laila Biali just received a JUNO nomination for her 2020 album Out Of Dust, released...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6815" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/17/the-jazz-session-549-laila-biali/tjs549_laila_biali/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs549_laila_biali" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6815" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs549_laila_biali.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://lailabiali.com/">Laila Biali</a></strong> just received a JUNO nomination for her 2020 album <em>Out Of Dust</em>, released during the pandemic and inspired by a challenging year in her personal life. In this interview Biali talks about translating experience to music; releasing an album during a time of crisis; bridging the pop-jazz divide; her work with Sting; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/17/the-jazz-session-549-laila-biali/">The Jazz Session #549: Laila Biali</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

109. The Jazz Session #548: Sara Caswell

     Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:03:42 -0000

     Violinist Sara Caswell has played with everyone from Esperanza Spalding to Brad Mehldau to Bruce...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6802" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/10/the-jazz-session-548-sara-caswell/tjs548_sara_caswell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs548_sara_caswell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6802" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs548_sara_caswell.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Violinist <strong><a href="https://saracaswell.com/">Sara Caswell</a></strong> has played with everyone from Esperanza Spalding to Brad Mehldau to Bruce Springsteen to symphony orchestras. In this interview, she talks about how her musicologist parents started her on the right path early; her decision to focus on improvised music; her 2018 Grammy nomination; her forthcoming album; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/10/the-jazz-session-548-sara-caswell/">The Jazz Session #548: Sara Caswell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

110. The Jazz Session #547: Chloe Rowlands

     Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:00:36 -0000

     Trumpeter Chloe Rowlands is part of The Westerlies, a brass quartet whose most recent album...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6725" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/03/the-jazz-session-547-chloe-rowlands/tjs547_chloe_rowlands/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs547_chloe_rowlands" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6725" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tjs547_chloe_rowlands.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Trumpeter Chloe Rowlands is part of The Westerlies, a brass quartet whose most recent album is a collaboration with <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/09/the-jazz-session-198-theo-bleckmann/">Theo Bleckmann</a> called <em>This Land</em>. In this interview, Rowlands talks about the formation of The Westerlies and how she joined; the origin of the new album; her experience coming out as a trans woman in the jazz world; and much more. Learn more at <a href="https://www.westerliesmusic.com/">https://www.westerliesmusic.com/</a>.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/03/03/the-jazz-session-547-chloe-rowlands/">The Jazz Session #547: Chloe Rowlands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

111. The Jazz Session #546: Claire Daly

     Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:03:29 -0000

     Ride Symbol Records recently reissued saxophonist and flautist Claire Daly‘s 2008 album Rah! Rah! The...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6704" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/24/the-jazz-session-546-claire-daly/tjs546_claire_daily/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs546_claire_daily" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6704" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs546_claire_daily.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Ride Symbol Records recently reissued saxophonist and flautist <strong>Claire Daly</strong>&#8216;s 2008 album <em>Rah! Rah!</em> The album is a tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk. In this interview, Daly talks about her first exposure to Rahsaan on record and in person; the fabulous band that backs her on the album; how she fell in love with the baritone saxophone; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p><strong>This show marks the 14th anniversary of <em>The Jazz Session</em>!</strong> I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since February 24, 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/24/the-jazz-session-546-claire-daly/">The Jazz Session #546: Claire Daly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

112. The Jazz Session #545: Jihye Lee

     Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:30:41 -0000

     Composer Jihye Lee‘s sophomore album is called Daring Mind. In this interview, we trace Lee’s...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6685" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/17/the-jazz-session-545-jihye-lee/tjs545_jihye_lee/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs545_jihye_lee" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6685" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs545_jihye_lee.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Composer <strong><a href="https://jihyemusic.com/">Jihye Lee</a></strong>&#8216;s sophomore album is called <em>Daring Mind</em>. In this interview, we trace Lee&#8217;s beginnings as a singer-songwriter in Seoul with no jazz background; how her desire to compose led her to attend Berklee College of Music; how she uses music to process emotions; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a><br /> Logo by Dave Vrabel<br /> Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a><br /> Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.<br /> Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/17/the-jazz-session-545-jihye-lee/">The Jazz Session #545: Jihye Lee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

113. The Jazz Session #544: Rachel Eckroth

     Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:00:31 -0000

     Keyboardist and vocalist Rachel Eckroth just released a new duo recording with her husband Tim...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6680" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/10/the-jazz-session-544-rachel-eckroth/tjs544_rachel_eckroth/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs544_rachel_eckroth" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6680" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs544_rachel_eckroth.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Keyboardist and vocalist <strong>Rachel Eckroth</strong> just released a new duo recording with her husband Tim Lefebvre (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/15/the-jazz-session-472-tim-lefebvre/">interview</a>) called <em>The Blackbird Sessions Vol. 1</em>. In this interview, Eckroth talks about her evolution as a vocalist and keyboardist; the origins of this duo recording; her work with Rufus Wainwright; her upcoming projects; and more. You can hear more of her performances with Lefebvre at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LiveFromBlackbird">their Patreon page</a>. The track &#8220;Moot Points&#8221; mentioned in the interview is <a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alassaneracheleckrothandtimlefebvre/moot-points">here</a>.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/10/the-jazz-session-544-rachel-eckroth/">The Jazz Session #544: Rachel Eckroth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

114. The Jazz Session #543: Laurie Pepper

     Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:05:05 -0000

     Laurie Pepper is back on the show to talk about the 11th volume in her...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6672" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/03/the-jazz-session-543-laurie-pepper/tjs543_laurie_pepper/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs543_laurie_pepper" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6672" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tjs543_laurie_pepper.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong>Laurie Pepper</strong> is back on the show to talk about the 11th volume in her <em>Unreleased Art Pepper</em> series. This one features a 1980 concert in Atlanta. In this interview, Pepper talks about how the concert came to be recorded; the work she continues to do on the extensive library of Art Pepper recordings she owns; the audiobook version of the classic jazz biography <em>Straight Life</em>; and much more. Listen to Laurie&#8217;s previous appearances on <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/12/14/the-jazz-session-34-laurie-pepper-on-art-pepper/">here</a> and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/05/the-jazz-session-92-laurie-pepper-on-art-pepper/">here</a>.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/02/03/the-jazz-session-543-laurie-pepper/">The Jazz Session #543: Laurie Pepper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

115. The Jazz Session #542: Yoko Miwa

     Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:51 -0000

     Pianist Yoko Miwa‘s new album, Songs Of Joy, comes out on February 12, 2021. In...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6668" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/01/27/the-jazz-session-542-yoko-miwa/tjs542_yoko_miwa/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs542_yoko_miwa" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6668" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tjs542_yoko_miwa.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong>Yoko Miwa</strong>&#8216;s new album, <em>Songs Of Joy</em>, comes out on February 12, 2021. In this interview, Miwa talks about recording during the pandemic; the loss of her father and how she memorialized him in a composition; why she continues to include Monk in her repertoire; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2021/01/27/the-jazz-session-542-yoko-miwa/">The Jazz Session #542: Yoko Miwa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

116. The Jazz Session #541: Lara Driscoll of the Firm Roots Duo

     Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:42 -0000

     Lara Driscoll is half of the Firm Roots Duo, a two-piano ensemble also featuring her...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6661" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/12/16/the-jazz-session-541-lara-driscoll-of-the-firm-roots-duo/tjs541_lara_driscoll/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs541_lara_driscoll" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6661" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs541_lara_driscoll.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong>Lara Driscoll</strong> is half of the <strong>Firm Roots Duo</strong>, a two-piano ensemble also featuring her husband <strong>Chris White</strong>. In this interview, Lara talks about the challenges of performing and recording with two pianos; how she and Chris work together as composers; fun times in an RV; the fascinating story of recording their new album, <em>Firm Roots</em>; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. I&#8217;m now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/12/16/the-jazz-session-541-lara-driscoll-of-the-firm-roots-duo/">The Jazz Session #541: Lara Driscoll of the Firm Roots Duo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

117. The Jazz Session #540: Yelena Eckemoff

     Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:04:01 -0000

     Pianist Yelena Eckemoff is a prolific composer. In this interview, she talks about Nocturnal Animals,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6656" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/12/09/the-jazz-session-540-yelena-eckemoff/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs540_yelena_eckemoff" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6656" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tjs540_yelena_eckemoff.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong>Yelena Eckemoff</strong> is a prolific composer. In this interview, she talks about <em>Nocturnal Animals</em>, which came out earlier this year, and <em>Adventures Of The Wildflower</em>, which comes out in March 2021. Eckemoff also talks about incorporating poetry and prose and art into her musical presentations; the path from idea to composition; and much more.</p> <p>Technical note: This is the first episode I recorded in my van, so you may detect some slight audio differences from previous episodes. I&#8217;ll iron out those imperfections as I travel. Thanks for your patience.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. Now I&#8217;m doing it in a van as I travel the United States. I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/12/09/the-jazz-session-540-yelena-eckemoff/">The Jazz Session #540: Yelena Eckemoff</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

118. The Jazz Session #539: Tomoko Omura

     Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0000

     Violinist Tomoko Omura‘s latest album is Branches, Vol. 1. In this interview, she talks about...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6649" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/12/02/the-jazz-session-539-tomoko-omura/branches-3000x3000-album-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Perfection V33\/V330&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Branches 3000&#215;3000 Album Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6649" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C1568&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Branches-3000x3000-Album-Cover-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Violinist <strong>Tomoko Omura</strong>&#8216;s latest album is <em>Branches, Vol. 1</em>. In this interview, she talks about the album&#8217;s sonic landscape; how she drew from Japanese folktales to write the music; the gorgeous artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hinestheartist/">Trina Hines</a>; and a lot more. Be sure to also <a href="https://youtu.be/qjRSNWzgIXs">watch the illustrated music video for &#8220;Revenge of the Rabbit.&#8221;</a></p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. By the time you hear this episode, I&#8217;ll be living in a van and traveling the country. I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/12/02/the-jazz-session-539-tomoko-omura/">The Jazz Session #539: Tomoko Omura</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

119. The Jazz Session #538: Miki Yamanaka

     Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:20:08 -0000

     Pianist Miki Yamanaka‘s new album is Human Dust Suite. In this interview, Yamanaka talks about...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6635" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/11/25/the-jazz-session-538-miki-yamanaka/miki/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1000,1000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1587304957&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="miki" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6635" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/miki.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong>Miki Yamanaka</strong>&#8216;s new album is <em>Human Dust Suite</em>. In this interview, Yamanaka talks about the artwork that inspired the suite; how she left a graduate program in seismology in Japan to become a jazz pianist in New York; why she chose the specific players who accompany her on the album; and more.</p> <p><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Miki Yamanaka is playing with Philip Harper at Smalls Jazz Club this Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 5 pm and 7 pm ET. You can attend in person, or else stream the show anywhere at <a href="https://www.smallslive.com">https://www.smallslive.com</a>.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/11/25/the-jazz-session-538-miki-yamanaka/">The Jazz Session #538: Miki Yamanaka</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

120. The Jazz Session #537: Dr. Colleen Clark

     Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:08 -0000

     Drummer and educator Dr. Colleen Clark is the first woman to receive a Doctor of...

     The post The Jazz Session #537: Dr. Colleen Clark appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6626" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/11/18/the-jazz-session-537-dr-colleen-clark/colleen_clark_head_shot/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?fit=898%2C899&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="898,899" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Colleen_Clark_head_shot" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6626" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?resize=768%2C769&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Colleen_Clark_head_shot.png?w=898&amp;ssl=1 898w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Drummer and educator <strong>Dr. Colleen Clark</strong> is the first woman to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Jazz Performance at the University of North Texas. In this interview, she talks about her educational background; why she loves Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus; her sports-adjacent philosophy of music education; her new band; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/11/18/the-jazz-session-537-dr-colleen-clark/">The Jazz Session #537: Dr. Colleen Clark</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

121. The Jazz Session #536: Champian Fulton

     Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:12 -0000

     Champian Fulton’s new album, Birdsong, is a tribute to Charlie Parker’s 100th birthday. The album...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6621" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/11/04/the-jazz-session-536-champian-fulton/birdsong-final-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?fit=1600%2C1600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1600,1600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Birdsong final cover&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Birdsong final cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6621" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdsong-Cover.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Champian Fulton&#8217;s new album, <em>Birdsong</em>, is a tribute to Charlie Parker&#8217;s 100th birthday. The album features Fulton&#8217;s working band plus saxophonist Scott Hamilton. In this interview, Fulton talks about meeting Hamilton in Europe; why she feels such a special connection to Bird; how she&#8217;s kept in touch with her audience during the pandemic; and some upcoming recording projects.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/11/04/the-jazz-session-536-champian-fulton/">The Jazz Session #536: Champian Fulton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

122. The Jazz Session #535: Allegra Levy

     Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:02:03 -0000

     Vocalist Allegra Levy‘s new album is Lose My Number: Levy Sings McNeil (SteepleChase, 2020). On...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6606" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/29/the-jazz-session-535-allegra-levy/artwork_levy_lose_my_number/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?fit=428%2C432&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="428,432" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?fit=248%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?fit=396%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6606" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?resize=248%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="248" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?resize=248%2C250&amp;ssl=1 248w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?resize=396%2C400&amp;ssl=1 396w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Artwork_Levy_Lose_My_Number.png?w=428&amp;ssl=1 428w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px" /></p> <p>Vocalist <strong>Allegra Levy</strong>&#8216;s new album is <em>Lose My Number: Levy Sings McNeil</em> (SteepleChase, 2020). On it, she sings lyrics she wrote for the songs of her longtime collaborator, trumpeter John McNeil. In this interview, Levy talks about writing lyrics for someone else&#8217;s tunes; the story behind her all-woman band; finding new performance models both during and after the pandemic; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/29/the-jazz-session-535-allegra-levy/">The Jazz Session #535: Allegra Levy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

123. The Jazz Session #534: Natalie Cressman

     Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:06:23 -0000

     Trombonist and vocalist Natalie Cressman has released an album and a single with Brazilian guitarist...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6603" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/21/the-jazz-session-534-natalie-cressman/a2037662367_16/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?fit=700%2C700&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="700,700" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="a2037662367_16" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6603" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a2037662367_16.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Trombonist and vocalist <strong>Natalie Cressman</strong> has released an album and a single with Brazilian guitarist Ian Faquini, and a second album is nearly complete. In this interview, Cressman talks about immersing herself in the Portuguese language; the subtlety of her duo playing with Faquini; virtual music during the pandemic; and the recording of their second album.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/21/the-jazz-session-534-natalie-cressman/">The Jazz Session #534: Natalie Cressman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

124. The Jazz Session #533: Sara Serpa

     Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:10 -0000

     Vocalist Sara Serpa confronts the history of Portuguese colonialism in Angola on her new album...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6599" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/14/the-jazz-session-533-sara-serpa/serpa_recognition_cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Serpa_Recognition_Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6599" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Serpa_Recognition_Cover-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Vocalist <strong>Sara Serpa</strong> confronts the history of Portuguese colonialism in Angola on her new album <em>Recognition</em>. In this interview, she talks about her family&#8217;s experiences as both colonizers and resistance fighters; the formation of the unique ensemble that plays the music on the album; how she created the film which the music accompanies; and a forthcoming project based on the work of author Emmanuel Iduma.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/14/the-jazz-session-533-sara-serpa/">The Jazz Session #533: Sara Serpa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

125. The Jazz Session #532: Angelica Sanchez

     Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:34:17 -0000

     Pianist Angelica Sanchez has a new duet album with pianist Marilyn Crispell (interview) called How...

     The post The Jazz Session #532: Angelica Sanchez appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6595" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/07/the-jazz-session-532-angelica-sanchez/cover_sanchez_how_to_turn_the_moon/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?fit=1470%2C1470&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1470,1470" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6595" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover_Sanchez_How_to_Turn_the_Moon.jpg?w=1470&amp;ssl=1 1470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong>Angelica Sanchez</strong> has a new duet album with pianist Marilyn Crispell (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/09/the-jazz-session-52-marilyn-crispell/">interview</a>) called <em>How To Turn The Moon</em>. In this interview, Sanchez talks about her lifelong admiration of Crispell&#8217;s playing; the intricacies of the piano duet; her interest in neuroscience and the work of artist Santiago Ramón y Cajal; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/10/07/the-jazz-session-532-angelica-sanchez/">The Jazz Session #532: Angelica Sanchez</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

126. The Jazz Session #531: Christine Correa

     Wed, 23 Sep 2020 08:00:16 -0000

     Vocalist Christine Correa‘s new album with pianist Ran Blake is When Soft Rains Fall. It’s...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6590" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/23/the-jazz-session-531-christine-correa/when-soft-rains-fall-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?fit=1669%2C1481&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1669,1481" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="When Soft Rains Fall &#8211; Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?fit=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?fit=400%2C355&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6590" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C222&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="222" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1146&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?resize=936%2C831&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?resize=768%2C681&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?resize=400%2C355&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?resize=1536%2C1363&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/When-Soft-Rains-Fall-Cover.jpg?w=1669&amp;ssl=1 1669w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Vocalist <strong>Christine Correa</strong>&#8216;s new album with pianist Ran Blake is <em>When Soft Rains Fall</em>. It&#8217;s a tribute to Billie Holiday&#8217;s seminal recording <em>Lady In Satin</em>. In this interview, Correa talks about her longtime relationship with Blake and how that informed the recording process; why she encourages her students to put down the sheet music and use their ears; her upcoming projects; and the vulnerability, anger and strength found in the vocalists who&#8217;ve inspired her.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/23/the-jazz-session-531-christine-correa/">The Jazz Session #531: Christine Correa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

127. The Jazz Session #530: Leni Stern

     Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:00:16 -0000

     Guitarist Leni Stern has spent years collaborating with musicians from other cultures and musical styles,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6580" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/16/tjs-530-leni-stern/cover-leni-stern-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="cover Leni Stern &#8211; 4" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6580" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cover-Leni-Stern-4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Guitarist <strong>Leni Stern</strong> has spent years collaborating with musicians from other cultures and musical styles, particularly with musicians from Senegal and Mali. On her latest album, <em>4</em>, Stern continues that work, and adds Argentinian keyboardist Leo Genovese into the mix. In this interview, Stern talks about how she started studying west African music; adapting her own playing to the rhythmic needs of the music; her varied musical partners; and the return of some live music to New York City.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians on <em>The Jazz Session</em> since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly bonus episode called <em>Track of the Week</em>, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you&#8217;ll get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my biweekly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/16/tjs-530-leni-stern/">The Jazz Session #530: Leni Stern</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

128. The Jazz Session #529: Jamie Baum

     Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:38:38 -0000

     Flute player Jamie Baum talks about her experiences as a New-York-based jazz musician during the...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6572" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/09/the-jazz-session-529-jamie-baum/baumcollage/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?fit=1024%2C943&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1024,943" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="baumcollage" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?fit=250%2C230&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?fit=400%2C368&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6572" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?resize=250%2C230&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="230" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?resize=250%2C230&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?resize=936%2C862&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?resize=768%2C707&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?resize=400%2C368&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/baumcollage.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Flute player <strong><a href="https://jamiebaum.com/">Jamie Baum</a></strong> talks about her experiences as a New-York-based jazz musician during the pandemic. She also sheds light on her experiments with South Asian music; appreciation vs. appropriation; her various composing projects; and some upcoming album releases.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/09/the-jazz-session-529-jamie-baum/">The Jazz Session #529: Jamie Baum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

129. The Jazz Session #528: Cat Toren

     Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:00:37 -0000

     Welcome to the premiere of season 13 of The Jazz Session! This episode begins with...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6569" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/02/the-jazz-session-528-cat-toren/05-200609b/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="05 &#8211; 200609B" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6569" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/05-200609B.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Welcome to the premiere of season 13 of <em>The Jazz Session</em>! This episode begins with some big news before turning to pianist Cat Toren and her new album, <em>Scintillating Beauty</em>. In this interview, Toren talks about the genesis of the new record; sound healing; bringing a child into the world; her upcoming projects; and the challenge of navigating online spaces.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>As you&#8217;ll hear in this episode, I need your support now more than ever. Please <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a weekly <em>Track of the Week</em> episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/09/02/the-jazz-session-528-cat-toren/">The Jazz Session #528: Cat Toren</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

130. TJS Summer Hiatus 2020: Shadows And Light with Dwight

     Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:18:10 -0000

     In this episode, Dwight from Eat The Rich joins me to talk about Joni Mitchell’s...

     The post TJS Summer Hiatus 2020: Shadows And Light with Dwight appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6564" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/07/30/tjs-summer-hiatus-2020-shadows-and-light-with-dwight/tjshiatus1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?fit=1389%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1389,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjshiatus1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?fit=250%2C216&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?fit=400%2C346&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6564" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?resize=250%2C216&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="216" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?resize=250%2C216&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?resize=1292%2C1116&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?resize=936%2C809&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?resize=768%2C663&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?resize=400%2C346&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tjshiatus1.png?w=1389&amp;ssl=1 1389w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>In this episode, Dwight from <em>Eat The Rich</em> joins me to talk about Joni Mitchell&#8217;s 1980 live album <em>Shadows And Light</em>. The album features Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Michael Brecker, Jaco Pastorius, Don Alias, and The Persuasions. We talk about some of the highlights of the record and play excerpts. Then we talk about the current economic state of the jazz world, and what the future might bring. You&#8217;ll also learn more about Dwight&#8217;s show, <em>Eat The Rich</em>. You can follow <a href="https://twitter.com/rhinosoros">Dwight</a> and <em><a href="https://twitter.com/EatTheRichPod">Eat The Rich</a></em> on Twitter, and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/EatTheRich">support ETR on Patreon</a>.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/07/30/tjs-summer-hiatus-2020-shadows-and-light-with-dwight/">TJS Summer Hiatus 2020: Shadows And Light with Dwight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

131. The Jazz Session #527: Ben Goldberg

     Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:35 -0000

     Since the beginning of quarantine, clarinetist Ben Goldberg has been recording a new piece of...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6558" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/24/the-jazz-session-527-ben-goldberg/plague/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?fit=1200%2C994&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,994" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="plague" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?fit=250%2C207&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?fit=400%2C331&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6558" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="207" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?resize=250%2C207&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?resize=936%2C775&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?resize=768%2C636&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?resize=400%2C331&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plague.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Since the beginning of quarantine, clarinetist <strong>Ben Goldberg</strong> has been recording a new piece of music each day in a project called <em><a href="https://ben-goldberg--bag-production-records.bandcamp.com/album/plague-diary">Plague Diary</a></em>. In this interview, Goldberg talks about why he started this project; how Steve Lacy helped him articulate an artistic vision; the influence of poet/educator/prophet Allen Grossman; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p><strong>This is the final episode of season 12</strong>. If you&#8217;d like to get the members-only that will be released during the summer hiatus in July and August, please become a member today at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. New regular episodes of <em>The Jazz Session</em> will resume in September 2020.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/24/the-jazz-session-527-ben-goldberg/">The Jazz Session #527: Ben Goldberg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

132. The Jazz Session #526: Jeff Albert

     Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:14 -0000

     Trombonist Jeff Albert‘s new live record is called Unanimous Sources. In this interview, we talk...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6545" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/17/the-jazz-session-526-jeff-albert/a2713008154_10/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="a2713008154_10" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6545" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a2713008154_10.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Trombonist <strong>Jeff Albert</strong>&#8216;s new live record is called <em>Unanimous Sources</em>. In this interview, we talk about the various musical buttons pushed by this band; making music fun; the many other projects Jeff is involved with; the forward-thinking music program at Loyola University New Orleans; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/17/the-jazz-session-526-jeff-albert/">The Jazz Session #526: Jeff Albert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

133. The Jazz Session #525: Chad Taylor

     Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:00:46 -0000

     Drummer Chad Taylor‘s latest record is a collaboration with saxophonist Brian Settles and pianist Neil...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6538" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/10/the-jazz-session-525-chad-taylor/cover-5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6538" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Drummer <strong>Chad Taylor</strong>&#8216;s latest record is a collaboration with saxophonist Brian Settles and pianist Neil Podgurski called <em>The Daily Biological</em> (Cuneiform Records, 2020). In this interview, Taylor talks about his early days with Brian Settles and comedian Dave Chappelle; the origin of this trio; his work with the recently departed Henry Grimes; life during the pandemic; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/10/the-jazz-session-525-chad-taylor/">The Jazz Session #525: Chad Taylor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

134. The Jazz Session #524: Erik Deutsch

     Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:00:39 -0000

     Keyboardist Erik Deutsch has a new album called Live At Lunatico. In this interview, he...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6534" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/03/the-jazz-session-524-erik-deutsch/erik-deutsch-cover-art-misa/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?fit=480%2C480&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="480,480" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6534" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ERIK-DEUTSCH-COVER-ART-MISA.jpeg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Keyboardist <strong>Erik Deutsch</strong> has a new album called <em>Live At Lunatico</em>. In this interview, he talks about making music fun; the overlap of jazz and jam bands; his work with Leftover Salmon; his move to Mexico; and his new gig with Dixie Chicks.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/06/03/the-jazz-session-524-erik-deutsch/">The Jazz Session #524: Erik Deutsch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

135. The Jazz Session #523: Henry Hey

     Wed, 27 May 2020 08:00:18 -0000

     Henry Hey and his band Forq have a new album called Four. In this interview,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6529" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/27/the-jazz-session-523-henry-hey/forqcover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?fit=1516%2C1512&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1516,1512" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="forqcover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6529" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1289&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=936%2C934&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=768%2C766&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/forqcover.jpg?w=1516&amp;ssl=1 1516w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong>Henry Hey</strong> and his band <strong>Forq</strong> have a new album called <em>Four</em>. In this interview, Hey talks about the history of Forq; big stacks of keyboards; his work with David Bowie and George Michael; and a lot more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/27/the-jazz-session-523-henry-hey/">The Jazz Session #523: Henry Hey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

136. TJS Extra: Dinner With Jimmy Cobb

     Mon, 25 May 2020 22:48:50 -0000

     Back in 1996 I was lucky to have dinner with Jimmy Cobb in a small...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6525" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/25/tjs-extra-dinner-with-jimmy-cobb/jimmy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="768,768" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1590421322&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="jimmy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6525" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmy.jpeg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Back in 1996 I was lucky to have dinner with Jimmy Cobb in a small town in northern Japan. Today, as we mourn Jimmy&#8217;s passing and celebrate his life, I&#8217;d like to share that story.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/25/tjs-extra-dinner-with-jimmy-cobb/">TJS Extra: Dinner With Jimmy Cobb</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

137. The Jazz Session #522: Wendy Eisenberg

     Wed, 20 May 2020 08:00:56 -0000

     Guitarist, vocalist, and other-instruments-ist Wendy Eisenberg has released a wealth of music in recent years,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6517" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/20/the-jazz-session-522-wendy-eisenberg/wendy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?fit=1667%2C1667&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1667,1667" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1442710489&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="wendy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6517" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wendy.jpg?w=1667&amp;ssl=1 1667w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Guitarist, vocalist, and other-instruments-ist <strong>Wendy Eisenberg</strong> has released a wealth of music in recent years, each album in a distinct soundworld from every other. In this interview, Eisenberg talks about projects including <a href="http://wendyeisenberg.bandcamp.com/album/dehiscence-2020"><em>Dehiscence</em></a>, <a href="https://wendyeisenberg.bandcamp.com/album/its-shape-is-your-touch"><em>Its Shape Is Your Touch</em></a>, <a href="https://wendyeisenberg.bandcamp.com/album/time-machine-2"><em>Time Machine</em></a>, <a href="https://editrix.bandcamp.com/album/talk-to-me"><em>Talk To Me</em></a> (by their collaborative band Editrix), and more. We also learn why western Massachusetts is a magical gateway to the universe.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/20/the-jazz-session-522-wendy-eisenberg/">The Jazz Session #522: Wendy Eisenberg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

138. The Jazz Session #521: Brian Landrus

     Wed, 13 May 2020 08:00:50 -0000

     Woodwind player Brian Landrus‘s new album, For Now, comes out on May 15, 2020. In...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6513" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/13/the-jazz-session-521-brian-landrus/landrus/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/landrus.jpg?fit=562%2C505&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="562,505" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="landrus" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/landrus.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/landrus.jpg?fit=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6513" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/landrus.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/landrus.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/landrus.jpg?resize=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/landrus.jpg?w=562&amp;ssl=1 562w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Woodwind player <strong>Brian Landrus</strong>&#8216;s new album, <em>For Now</em>, comes out on May 15, 2020. In this interview, Landrus talks about making an album with strings; how upheaval in his personal life led to the music on <em>For Now</em>; the influence of Bob Brookmeyer on his writing; a future big band project; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/13/the-jazz-session-521-brian-landrus/">The Jazz Session #521: Brian Landrus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

139. The Jazz Session #520: Andy Milne

     Wed, 06 May 2020 08:00:18 -0000

     Pianist Andy Milne has just released his first trio album, The ReMission (Sunnyside Records, 2020),...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6505" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/06/the-jazz-session-520-andy-milne/a0878794510_10/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="a0878794510_10" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6505" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/a0878794510_10.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong>Andy Milne</strong> has just released his first trio album, <em>The ReMission</em> (Sunnyside Records, 2020), featuring bassist John Hébert and drummer Clarence Penn. In this interview, Milne talks about finally deciding to make a trio record; how the album coincided with both his fight against cancer and a new job at the University of Michigan; life during the pandemic; his thoughts on McCoy Tyner; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/05/06/the-jazz-session-520-andy-milne/">The Jazz Session #520: Andy Milne</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

140. The Jazz Session #519: Eric Hofbauer

     Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:00:01 -0000

     Guitarist Eric Hofbauer recently released Book of Fire (Creative Nation Music, 2020), the second in...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6487" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/29/the-jazz-session-519-eric-hofbauer/book-of-fire-front-cover-300dpi-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6487" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Book-of-Fire-front-cover-300dpi-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Guitarist <strong><a href="https://www.erichofbauer.com/">Eric Hofbauer</a></strong> recently released <em>Book of Fire</em> (Creative Nation Music, 2020), the second in what will be a five-album series centered on the five aspects of the Chinese philosophy <em>wu xing</em>. In this interview, Hofbauer talks about the first two albums in the series; how he and bassist Tony Leva broadened their instrumental palettes for this latest record; why he chose to include recordings of James Baldwin; the pandemic in Boston; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/29/the-jazz-session-519-eric-hofbauer/">The Jazz Session #519: Eric Hofbauer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

141. The Jazz Session #518: Remembering Henry Grimes

     Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:27 -0000

     Bassist and poet Henry Grimes died on April 15, 2020 from complications due to Covid-19....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6482" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/22/the-jazz-session-518-remembering-henry-grimes/grimescover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grimescover.png?fit=466%2C354&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="466,354" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="grimescover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grimescover.png?fit=250%2C190&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grimescover.png?fit=400%2C304&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6482" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grimescover.png?resize=250%2C190&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="190" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grimescover.png?resize=250%2C190&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grimescover.png?resize=400%2C304&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grimescover.png?w=466&amp;ssl=1 466w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Bassist and poet <strong>Henry Grimes</strong> died on April 15, 2020 from complications due to Covid-19. In this episode, I read one of Henry&#8217;s poems and a poem I wrote for Henry. After that, pianist <strong>Carmen Staaf</strong> recalls her relationship with Grimes. The final section is a previously unaired 2008 interview with Henry Grimes recorded at the Jazz At The Lake festival in Lake George, NY.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/22/the-jazz-session-518-remembering-henry-grimes/">The Jazz Session #518: Remembering Henry Grimes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

142. The Jazz Session #517: Angela Davis

     Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:00:06 -0000

     Saxophonist Angela Davis‘s latest recording is Little Did They Know (ABC Jazz, 2019). In this...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6476" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/15/the-jazz-session-517-angela-davis/cover-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1400,1400" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6476" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist <strong>Angela Davis</strong>&#8216;s latest recording is <em>Little Did They Know</em> (ABC Jazz, 2019). In this interview, Davis talks about moving home to Australia and becoming part of the Melbourne jazz scene; how she came to make this record with Tony Gould and Sam Anning; the stories behind the tunes on the album; life in Australia during the pandemic; and much more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/15/the-jazz-session-517-angela-davis/">The Jazz Session #517: Angela Davis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

143. The Jazz Session #516: Brenda Earle Stokes

     Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:00:24 -0000

     The new album by Brenda Earle Stokes is Solo Sessions, Vol. 1. In this interview,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6473" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/08/the-jazz-session-516-brenda-earle-stokes/cover-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?fit=1033%2C970&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1033,970" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?fit=250%2C235&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?fit=400%2C376&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6473" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?resize=250%2C235&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="235" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?resize=250%2C235&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?resize=936%2C879&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?resize=768%2C721&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?resize=400%2C376&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cover.png?w=1033&amp;ssl=1 1033w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>The new album by <strong>Brenda Earle Stokes</strong> is <em>Solo Sessions, Vol. 1</em>. In this interview, Stokes talks about this unexpected album; learning 700 songs in 11 weeks on a cruise ship; life in NYC during the pandemic; the idea of the depressed artist; the opportunity for optimism; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. <strong>Thank you to the latest members: Arthur Kahwa, David Smith, Ron, Peter De Backer, and Rich Nichols.</strong></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/08/the-jazz-session-516-brenda-earle-stokes/">The Jazz Session #516: Brenda Earle Stokes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

144. The Jazz Session #515: Remembering Ellis Marsalis (2009 Interview)

     Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:37:18 -0000

     We just lost Ellis Marsalis. Earlier this week we lost Wallace Roney. I think we’ll...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6468" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/02/the-jazz-session-515-remembering-ellis-marsalis-2009-interview/ows_146611529148859/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?fit=2000%2C1328&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,1328" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="ows_146611529148859" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?fit=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?fit=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6468" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?resize=250%2C166&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="166" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?resize=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?resize=1292%2C858&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?resize=936%2C622&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?resize=1536%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ows_146611529148859.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><em>We just lost Ellis Marsalis. Earlier this week we lost Wallace Roney. I think we&#8217;ll be adding more names to the list before all this is over. I&#8217;m sharing this 2009 interview with Ellis as a way to honor his memory. Take care of each other, OK?</em></p> <p><strong>Ellis Marsalis</strong> is more than the father of four famous sons. He’s an acclaimed pianist and educator in his own right, and his musical history has covered a lot of ground. <em>Homecoming</em> (ELM Records, 2009), his new CD, is a mix of old and new, combining a reissue of 1985 duet session with saxophonist Eddie Harris, and new music recorded in 2009 with fellow New Orleanian pianist Jonathan Batiste. In this interview, Marsalis talks about how his time in the Marines helped build his piano chops; how he got his gig with trumpeter Al Hirt; and what makes New Orleans “fertile ground” for a jazz musician.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/04/02/the-jazz-session-515-remembering-ellis-marsalis-2009-interview/">The Jazz Session #515: Remembering Ellis Marsalis (2009 Interview)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

145. The Jazz Session #514: Yoko Miwa

     Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:12 -0000

     Pianist Yoko Miwa‘s most recent album is Keep Talkin’. In this interview, Miwa talks about...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6460" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/18/the-jazz-session-514-yoko-miwa/miwa-keep-talkin-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?fit=835%2C753&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="835,753" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Miwa Keep Talkin&#8217; Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?fit=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6460" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?resize=768%2C693&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?resize=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miwa-Keep-Talkin-Cover.jpg?w=835&amp;ssl=1 835w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong>Yoko Miwa</strong>&#8216;s most recent album is <em>Keep Talkin&#8217;</em>. In this interview, Miwa talks about the difficulties facing all musicians during the coronavirus outbreak; surviving the 1995 Kobe earthquake; gigging with Sheila Jordan; why she often includes Beatles songs on her albums; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/18/the-jazz-session-514-yoko-miwa/">The Jazz Session #514: Yoko Miwa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

146. The Jazz Session #513: Nick Finzer

     Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:00:13 -0000

     Cast Of Characters (Outside in Music, 2020) is the latest album from trombonist, composer and...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6456" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/11/the-jazz-session-513-nick-finzer/cast-of-characters-digital-cover3000/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Cast of Characters Digital Cover3000" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6456" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cast-of-Characters-Digital-Cover3000-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><em>Cast Of Characters</em> (Outside in Music, 2020) is the latest album from trombonist, composer and record label owner <strong>Nick Finzer</strong>. In this interview, Finzer talks about writing this ambitious suite of music; about how we incorporate and transcend our influences; his long-running band; and his decision to start a record label.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. <strong>Thanks to Arthur Kahwa for joining since the previous episode.</strong></p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/11/the-jazz-session-513-nick-finzer/">The Jazz Session #513: Nick Finzer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

147. TJS Bonus: Richard Scheinin on McCoy Tyner

     Sat, 07 Mar 2020 01:52:40 -0000

     To honor the passing of McCoy Tyner, I’m making this members-only episode from December into...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6451" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/06/tjs-bonus-richard-scheinin-on-mccoy-tyner/mccoy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2048,1536" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="mccoy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?fit=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?fit=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6451" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=250%2C188&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="188" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=1292%2C969&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=936%2C702&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=480%2C360&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mccoy.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>To honor the passing of <strong>McCoy Tyner</strong>, I&#8217;m making this members-only episode from December into a public episode.</p> <p>Music writer Richard Scheinin talks about McCoy Tyner&#8217;s album <em>Sahara</em>. During the conversation, Richard also reads from interviews he did with Sonny Fortune and Bobby Hutcherson about McCoy.</p> <p>[Photo: McCoy Tyner at the 2013 Detroit Jazz Festival, by Jason Crane.]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/06/tjs-bonus-richard-scheinin-on-mccoy-tyner/">TJS Bonus: Richard Scheinin on McCoy Tyner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

148. The Jazz Session #512: Lynne Arriale

     Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:35:34 -0000

     Pianist Lynne Arriale‘s new album is Chimes of Freedom (Challenge Records, 2020). The record is...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6448" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/04/the-jazz-session-512-lynne-arriale/cover-shervin-lainez/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2539&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2539" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="COVER Shervin Lainez" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6448" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez.jpg?resize=250%2C248&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="248" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1281&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C928&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C762&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1523&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2031&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-Shervin-Lainez-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong>Lynne Arriale</strong>&#8216;s new album is <em>Chimes of Freedom</em> (Challenge Records, 2020). The record is a direct reply to our current American sociopolitical environment. In this interview, Arriale talks about speaking truth to power; mortality and the artistic process; her work as an educator; and a lot more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/03/04/the-jazz-session-512-lynne-arriale/">The Jazz Session #512: Lynne Arriale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

149. The Jazz Session #511: Terry Teachout on Duke Ellington

     Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:20 -0000

     Terry Teachout is the author of Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington (Penguin, 2013). In...

     The post The Jazz Session #511: Terry Teachout on Duke Ellington appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6440" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/26/the-jazz-session-511-terry-teachout-on-duke-ellington/terryduke/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="terryduke" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6440" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/terryduke-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong>Terry Teachout</strong> is the author of <em>Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington</em> (Penguin, 2013). In this interview, Teachout talks about Ellington&#8217;s complex character; his genius as a composer; Ellington&#8217;s sometimes fraught collaborations with his fellow musicians; and a lot more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/26/the-jazz-session-511-terry-teachout-on-duke-ellington/">The Jazz Session #511: Terry Teachout on Duke Ellington</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

150. The Jazz Session #510: Kim Nazarian (New York Voices)

     Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:00:41 -0000

     New York Voices are celebrating more than three decades together with their new album Reminiscing...

     The post The Jazz Session #510: Kim Nazarian (New York Voices) appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6435" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/19/the-jazz-session-510-kim-nazarian-new-york-voices/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?fit=1650%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1650,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;John Bishop&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560443842&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="new york voices cd cover_hires" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?fit=250%2C227&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?fit=400%2C364&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6435" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?resize=250%2C227&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="227" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?resize=250%2C227&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?resize=1536%2C1396&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?resize=1292%2C1175&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?resize=936%2C851&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?resize=768%2C698&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?resize=400%2C364&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-york-voices-cd-cover_hires.jpg?w=1650&amp;ssl=1 1650w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong>New York Voices</strong> are celebrating more than three decades together with their new album <em>Reminiscing In Tempo</em>. In this interview, group member Kim Nazarian talks about their origins; the way new music makes it into their repertoire; how the group has stayed together for so long; their upcoming tour of Asia; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/19/the-jazz-session-510-kim-nazarian-new-york-voices/">The Jazz Session #510: Kim Nazarian (New York Voices)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

151. The Jazz Session #509: Chris Dingman

     Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:00:17 -0000

     Vibraphonist Chris Dingman‘s new album, Embrace, comes out on March 6, 2020. In this interview,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6430" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/12/the-jazz-session-509-chris-dingman/a3060781803_16/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?fit=700%2C700&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="700,700" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="a3060781803_16" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6430" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a3060781803_16.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Vibraphonist <strong>Chris Dingman</strong>&#8216;s new album, <em>Embrace</em>, comes out on March 6, 2020. In this interview, which includes previews of some of the music from the album, Dingman talks about his decision to record in a trio format with Linda May Han Oh and Tim Keiper; how he uses meditation to help navigate his musical and personal paths; confronting the loss of his father during the making of the album; and his future projects.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/12/the-jazz-session-509-chris-dingman/">The Jazz Session #509: Chris Dingman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

152. The Jazz Session #508: Jerome Jennings

     Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:00:25 -0000

     On Solidarity, drummer Jerome Jennings pays tribute to the courage of African-American women activists. In...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6423" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/05/the-jazz-session-508-jerome-jennings/18_jerome-jennings-800x724/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?fit=800%2C724&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,724" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="18_Jerome-Jennings-800&#215;724" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?fit=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?fit=400%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6423" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?resize=250%2C226&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="226" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?resize=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?resize=768%2C695&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?resize=400%2C362&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/18_Jerome-Jennings-800x724.jpg?resize=800%2C724&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>On <em>Solidarity</em>, drummer <strong>Jerome Jennings</strong> pays tribute to the courage of African-American women activists. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jennings talks about the work he did to educate himself on the history of African-American women in struggle; trans activist Marsha P. Johnson; his fascinating approach to the drums on &#8220;Bebop,&#8221; the album&#8217;s opening track; and a whole lot more. Members will get bonus audio. Also, despite what I say at the top of the show, this is indeed episode #508.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Thanks to Richard Scheinin for joining since the last episode!</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/02/05/the-jazz-session-508-jerome-jennings/">The Jazz Session #508: Jerome Jennings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

153. The Jazz Session #507: Dayna Stephens

     Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:00:10 -0000

     Saxophonist Dayna Stephens has three new records coming out in the first half of 2020,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6420" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/29/the-jazz-session-507-dayna-stephens/libertycover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="libertycover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6420" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/libertycover.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist <strong>Dayna Stephens</strong> has three new records coming out in the first half of 2020, the first of which is a trio session with Ben Street and Eric Harland called <em>Liberty</em> (Contagious Music, 2020). In this interview, Stephens talks about why he likes playing in a trio setting; recording at Rudy Van Gelder&#8217;s studio and the Village Vanguard; his newfound health and how it&#8217;s affected his playing; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/29/the-jazz-session-507-dayna-stephens/">The Jazz Session #507: Dayna Stephens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

154. The Jazz Session #506: David Torn

     Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:00:31 -0000

     Tranceportation Vol. 1 (RareNoiseRecords, 2019) is the first of two new albums from guitarist David...

     The post The Jazz Session #506: David Torn appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6415" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/22/the-jazz-session-506-david-torn/trancep_1_1500/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="TRANCEP_1_1500" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6415" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TRANCEP_1_1500.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><em>Tranceportation Vol. 1</em> (RareNoiseRecords, 2019) is the first of two new albums from guitarist <strong>David Torn</strong> and Swiss quartet <strong>Sonar</strong>. In this interview, Torn talks about how he went unexpectedly from producer to band member; his recording partnership with D. James Goodwin; the nature of playing with tritone tunings; and a lot more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/22/the-jazz-session-506-david-torn/">The Jazz Session #506: David Torn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

155. The Jazz Session #505: Brian Charette

     Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:05:51 -0000

     Brian Charette‘s new solo organ album is called Beyond Borderline (SteepleChase, 2019). In this interview...

     The post The Jazz Session #505: Brian Charette appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6410" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/15/the-jazz-session-505-brian-charette/beyond-borderline/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?fit=458%2C458&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="458,458" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="beyond-borderline" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6410" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beyond-borderline.jpg?w=458&amp;ssl=1 458w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.briancharette.com/">Brian Charette</a></strong>&#8216;s new solo organ album is called <em>Beyond Borderline</em> (SteepleChase, 2019). In this interview we talk about the interesting circumstances behind the recording; Brian&#8217;s work with George Coleman, Henry Hey, Anton Fig and others; his European travels and how they led to his happy marriage; his many recent albums; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Thanks to <strong>Nicholas Sheets</strong> for becoming a member.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/15/the-jazz-session-505-brian-charette/">The Jazz Session #505: Brian Charette</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

156. The Jazz Session #504: Gordon Grdina

     Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:00:04 -0000

     Gordon Grdina is a guitarist and oud player with many different irons in the fire....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6406" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/08/the-jazz-session-504-gordon-grdina/nomad/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1835&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,1835" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="nomad" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?fit=250%2C229&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?fit=400%2C367&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6406" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?resize=250%2C229&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="229" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?resize=250%2C229&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1409&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?resize=1292%2C1185&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?resize=936%2C859&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?resize=768%2C705&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?resize=400%2C367&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nomad.jpeg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://gordongrdina.bandcamp.com/">Gordon Grdina</a></strong> is a guitarist and oud player with many different irons in the fire. In this interview the focus is initially on his new album <em>Nomad</em> (Skirl Records, 2020) with Matt Mitchell and Jim Black. Then the topics move to his many other ensembles; his study with Gary Peacock and Tim Berne; Vancouver as a jazz town; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Big thanks to <strong>Frank Christopher</strong> for becoming a member.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/08/the-jazz-session-504-gordon-grdina/">The Jazz Session #504: Gordon Grdina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

157. The Jazz Session #503: Jason Palmer

     Wed, 01 Jan 2020 09:00:52 -0000

     Trumpeter Jason Palmer is a busy man. He’s about to release a new quartet record,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6400" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/01/the-jazz-session-503-jason-palmer/palmer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="palmer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6400" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/palmer.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Trumpeter <a href="https://www.jasonpalmermusic.com/"><strong>Jason Palmer</strong></a> is a busy man. He&#8217;s about to release a new quartet record, followed by an album funded by a grant from Chamber Music America. He&#8217;s also an educator, touring musician, and composer. In this interview, Palmer talks about his early days at Wally&#8217;s in Boston; what it meant to his career to have a working band with a regular gig for 15 years; why he loves to teach; and how a true crime podcast inspired his most recent music.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Big thanks to <strong>Frank Christopher</strong> for becoming a member.</p> <p>Theme music by <a href="http://respectsextet.com">The Respect Sextet</a></p> <p>Logo by Dave Vrabel</p> <p>Intro voice: <a href="http://hearchucknow.com">Chuck Ingersoll</a></p> <p>Follow The Jazz Session on <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzsesh">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thejazzsession">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/thejazzsession">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/newslettersignup/">my twice-monthly newsletter</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2020/01/01/the-jazz-session-503-jason-palmer/">The Jazz Session #503: Jason Palmer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

158. The Jazz Session #502: Cooper-Moore (2009)

     Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:00:55 -0000

     In this archive interview from December 2009 (updated with a new intro), Cooper-Moore talks about...

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     <figure id="attachment_6393" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6393" style="width: 250px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6393" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/12/18/the-jazz-session-502-cooper-moore-2009/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?fit=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;(Photo by Peter Ganushkin)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?fit=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?fit=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-6393" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=250%2C188&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="188" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=1292%2C969&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=936%2C702&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=480%2C360&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smaller_cooper-moore_by_peter_gannushkin-01_copy.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6393" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo by Peter Ganushkin)</figcaption></figure> <p>In this archive interview from December 2009 (updated with a new intro), <strong>Cooper-Moore</strong> talks about his childhood days as the town musician; why he feels that playing music is far more than a profession; how and why he began creating his own instruments; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Big thanks to <strong>Ron Weinstock</strong> for becoming a member.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/12/18/the-jazz-session-502-cooper-moore-2009/">The Jazz Session #502: Cooper-Moore (2009)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

159. The Jazz Session #501: Roberta Piket

     Wed, 11 Dec 2019 09:00:39 -0000

     Pianist Roberta Piket recorded an entire album of her husband Billy Mintz’s compositions as a...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6388" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/12/11/the-jazz-session-501-roberta-piket/piket/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?fit=1427%2C1400&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1427,1400" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1481904514&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="piket" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?fit=250%2C245&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?fit=400%2C392&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6388" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?resize=250%2C245&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="245" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?resize=250%2C245&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?resize=768%2C753&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?resize=400%2C392&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/piket.jpg?w=1427&amp;ssl=1 1427w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist <strong><a href="http://robertajazz.com/">Roberta Piket</a></strong> recorded an entire album of her husband Billy Mintz&#8217;s compositions as a surprise birthday gift for him. Now we&#8217;re all receiving a present, because Piket decided to release the record, which is called <em>Domestic Harmony &#8211; Piket Plays Mintz</em> (Thirteenth Note Records, 2019). In this interview, Piket talks about the recording process; Mintz&#8217;s reaction on hearing the record; her approach to solo piano; and, interestingly, the actor Brent Spiner.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Big thanks to Russell Archibald for becoming a member.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/12/11/the-jazz-session-501-roberta-piket/">The Jazz Session #501: Roberta Piket</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

160. The Jazz Session #500: Sheila Jordan

     Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:00:29 -0000

     The Jazz Session celebrates its 500th episode with NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan. In this...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6362" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/12/04/the-jazz-session-500-sheila-jordan/sheila/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?fit=462%2C462&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="462,462" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="sheila" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6362" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sheila.png?w=462&amp;ssl=1 462w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><em>The Jazz Session</em> celebrates its 500th episode with NEA Jazz Master <strong><a href="https://www.sheilajordanjazz.com/">Sheila Jordan</a></strong>. In this interview, Jordan talks about how a nickel changed her life; her early years on 52nd Street with Charlie Parker; her work with Steve Swallow and the poetry of Robert Creeley; her approach to ballads and teaching; and more.</p> <p><strong>A Special Note:</strong></p> <p>Five hundred episodes. Twelve years. <em>The Jazz Session</em> is, if I do say so myself, a one-of-a-kind archive of the past decade and more of this music. Hundreds of hours of stories by the people who create the music we love. I started this show in 2007 with no idea what I was doing, other than knowing I loved interviewing jazz musicians and thought other people might like it, too, if this whole podcasting thing ever caught on. When I started this show my older son was 4 and my younger son was not yet 1. Now both are over 6’ tall and one is about to start college. And through all these years, all the moves, all the life changes, <em>The Jazz Session</em> has kept going. Now the question becomes, how much further can it go? And the only person who can answer that question is you. I’m only able to make this show because people like you make the switch from listeners to members. I’d like to be able to do so much more with <em>The Jazz Session</em>: more in-person interviews, more festival coverage, more travel. That’s possible only if you decide that you value this show enough to support it. If you do, go to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a> and become a member for $5 or $10 a month. You’ll get bonus episodes, early access to every show, and more. Thank you for being here all these years. Now, become a part of the next 500 episodes by becoming a member.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/12/04/the-jazz-session-500-sheila-jordan/">The Jazz Session #500: Sheila Jordan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

161. TOMORROW…

     Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:27:42 -0000

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162. The Jazz Session #499: Jane Bunnett

     Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:00:16 -0000

     Multi-instrumentalist Jane Bunnett and her band Maqueque have a new album called On Firm Ground/Tierra...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6356" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/27/the-jazz-session-499-jane-bunnett/cover-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6356" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cover-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Multi-instrumentalist <a href="http://www.janebunnett.com/"><strong>Jane Bunnett</strong></a> and her band <strong>Maqueque</strong> have a new album called <em>On Firm Ground/Tierra Firme</em> (2019, Linus Entertainment). In this interview, Bunnett talks about the long and often difficult process of assembling a band of women from Cuba; the collaborative spirit that emerged from their shared struggle; the music on the new record; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/27/the-jazz-session-499-jane-bunnett/">The Jazz Session #499: Jane Bunnett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

163. The Jazz Session #498: Steve Kuhn (2009)

     Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:00:03 -0000

     This week we’re stepping into the wayback machine for a 2009 interview with pianist Steve...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6351" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/20/the-jazz-session-498-steve-kuhn-2009/steve/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?fit=578%2C577&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="578,577" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1574197439&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="steve" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6351" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/steve.jpg?w=578&amp;ssl=1 578w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>This week we&#8217;re stepping into the wayback machine for a 2009 interview with pianist <strong>Steve Kuhn</strong> about his album <em>Mostly Coltrane</em> (ECM, 2009). Kuhn worked with Coltrane for several weeks in the early 60s. In this interview, Kuhn talks about Coltrane, the Lenox School of Jazz, his composing methods, and the support he received early on from Bill Evans. He also discusses the sacrifices he made in pursuit of his musical vision.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Big thanks to <strong>Mark Redmond</strong>, the newest member of the show.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/20/the-jazz-session-498-steve-kuhn-2009/">The Jazz Session #498: Steve Kuhn (2009)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

164. The Jazz Session #497: John Medeski

     Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:59 -0000

     John Medeski has many irons in the fire, one of which is his new project...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6344" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/13/the-jazz-session-497-john-medeski/tserddfsadfasdgfasd/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?fit=2400%2C2380&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2400,2380" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="tserddfsadfasdgfasd" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?fit=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?fit=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6344" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=250%2C248&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="248" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=1536%2C1523&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=2048%2C2031&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=1292%2C1281&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=936%2C928&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=768%2C762&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tserddfsadfasdgfasd.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.johnmedeski.com/">John Medeski</a></strong> has many irons in the fire, one of which is his new project Mad Skillet, featuring guitarist Will Bernard, sousaphonist Kirk Joseph and drummer Terence Higgins (the latter two from the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/13/the-jazz-session-109-dirty-dozen-brass-band-roger-lewis/">Dirty Dozen Brass Band</a>). In this interview, Medeski talks about the new album <em>Mad Skillet</em>; how honesty fuels his music and his sound; and the many projects he&#8217;s working on at the moment.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album. Big thanks to <strong>Jon Lost</strong>, the newest member of the show.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/13/the-jazz-session-497-john-medeski/">The Jazz Session #497: John Medeski</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

165. The Jazz Session #496: Andrés Vial

     Wed, 06 Nov 2019 09:00:38 -0000

     Gang of Three is the new album from Montreal-based pianist Andrés Vial. In this interview,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6338" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/06/the-jazz-session-496-andres-vial/gang-of-three-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?fit=1469%2C1469&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1469,1469" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1561126828&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Gang of Three cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6338" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gang-of-Three-cover.jpg?w=1469&amp;ssl=1 1469w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><em>Gang of Three</em> is the new album from Montreal-based pianist <strong><a href="http://www.andresvialmusic.com/">Andrés Vial</a></strong>. In this interview, Vial talks about the relationship between Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell and Elmo Hope that inspired the album; how he ended up in the studio with Dezron Douglas and Eric McPherson; creating an instrumental piece from the words of a poem; and more.</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/11/06/the-jazz-session-496-andres-vial/">The Jazz Session #496: Andrés Vial</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

166. The Jazz Session #495: Taylor Ho Bynum

     Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:00:13 -0000

     Taylor Ho Bynum just released The Ambiguity Manifesto (2019, Firehouse 12 Records), an album featuring...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6330" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/30/the-jazz-session-495-taylor-ho-bynum/032-bynum-ambiguity-digipak-ol/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;032-bynum-ambiguity-digipak-OL&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="032-bynum-ambiguity-digipak-OL" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6330" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><strong><a href="http://taylorhobynum.com/">Taylor Ho Bynum</a></strong> just released <em>The Ambiguity Manifesto</em> (2019, Firehouse 12 Records), an album featuring his &#8220;9-tet.&#8221; In this interview, Taylor talks about his outstanding band; the evolution of his compositions in recent years; the many exciting projects he has coming up; and a lot more. (Here&#8217;s <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/17/the-jazz-session-178-taylor-ho-bynum/">Taylor&#8217;s previous interview</a> on <em>The Jazz Session</em>.)</p> <p>/ / /</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/30/the-jazz-session-495-taylor-ho-bynum/">The Jazz Session #495: Taylor Ho Bynum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

167. The Jazz Session #494: Francesco Guerri

     Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:00:53 -0000

     Italian cellist Francesco Guerri has a new solo cello album on RareNoise Records called Su...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6322" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/23/the-jazz-session-494-francesco-guerri/fg_sumnss_1500/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="FG_SUMNSS_1500" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6322" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FG_SUMNSS_1500.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Italian cellist <a href="http://www.francescoguerri.com/"><strong>Francesco Guerri</strong></a> has a new solo cello album on RareNoise Records called <em>Su Mimmi non si spara!</em> (&#8220;Don&#8217;t shoot Mimmi!&#8221;) In this interview, Guerri talks about the path from improvisation to composition; how a chance meeting brought him back to the cello in a new way; why he wants his music to reflect the truths of life; and more.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/23/the-jazz-session-494-francesco-guerri/">The Jazz Session #494: Francesco Guerri</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

168. The Jazz Session #493: Dor Herskovits

     Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:00:52 -0000

     Drummer Dor Herskovits is on two new albums: Flying Elephants (with his own quintet) and...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6317" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/16/the-jazz-session-493-dor-herskovits/befunky-collage/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="BeFunky-collage" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6317" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BeFunky-collage-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Drummer <strong><a href="https://dorherskovits.com/">Dor Herskovits</a></strong> is on two new albums: <em>Flying Elephants</em> (with his own quintet) and <em>Easy Listening</em> (with the collective band Earprint). In this interview, Herskovits talks about the genesis of both bands; the use of humor in music; how his son&#8217;s impending birth inspired a song and a story; and more.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/16/the-jazz-session-493-dor-herskovits/">The Jazz Session #493: Dor Herskovits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

169. The Jazz Session #492: Ryan Keberle

     Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:00:12 -0000

     Trombonist Ryan Keberle and his band Catharsis released a new album this summer called The...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6307" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/09/the-jazz-session-492-ryan-keberle/the-hope-i-hold-album-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?fit=866%2C866&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="866,866" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="The Hope I Hold album cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6307" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Hope-I-Hold-album-cover.png?w=866&amp;ssl=1 866w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Trombonist <a href="http://ryankeberle.com/"><strong>Ryan Keberle</strong></a> and his band Catharsis released a new album this summer called <em>The Hope I Hold</em> (Greenleaf Music). The band features Camila Meza (interview <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/31/the-jazz-session-320-camila-meza/">1</a>, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/10/01/the-jazz-session-423-lee-konitz-and-camila-meza/">2</a>, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/01/the-jazz-session-479-camila-meza/">3</a>), Jorge Roeder, Eric Doob, and Scott Robinson. In this interview, Keberle talks about the sociopolitical inspirations for the new record; the challenges of listening and ways to get better at it; and how he&#8217;s kept this band working steadily since its inception in 2011.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/09/the-jazz-session-492-ryan-keberle/">The Jazz Session #492: Ryan Keberle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

170. The Jazz Session #491: Perry Smith

     Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:00:12 -0000

     Guitarist Perry Smith releases his new album, Live In Brooklyn, on October 11, 2019. The...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6301" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/02/the-jazz-session-491-perry-smith/live_in_brooklyn_cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1400,1400" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Live_in_Brooklyn_cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6301" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Live_in_Brooklyn_cover.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Guitarist <a href="http://perrysmithmusic.com/"><strong>Perry Smith</strong></a> releases his new album, <em>Live In Brooklyn</em>, on October 11, 2019. The album features Melissa Aldana (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/15/the-jazz-session-413-melissa-aldana/">interview</a>) on saxophone, Matt Aronoff on bass, and Jay Sawyer on drums. In this interview, Perry talks about the jam session as a form of community building; using his musical success for good causes; how his jam session became grant-funded; and his upcoming tour, which begins October 10 with a CD release party at Smalls in Manhattan.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/10/02/the-jazz-session-491-perry-smith/">The Jazz Session #491: Perry Smith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

171. The Jazz Session #490: Caroline Davis

     Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:00:53 -0000

     In May, saxophonist and vocalist Caroline Davis released an album called Alula on New Amsterdam...

     The post The Jazz Session #490: Caroline Davis appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6294" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/09/25/the-jazz-session-490-caroline-davis/a0952315857_10/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="a0952315857_10" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6294" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/a0952315857_10.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>In May, saxophonist and vocalist <strong><a href="http://www.carolinedavis.org/">Caroline Davis</a></strong> released an album called <em>Alula</em> on New Amsterdam Records. Later this week, she and Rob Clearfield will drop a new record called <em>Anthems</em> on Sunnyside. In this interview, Davis traces the path from <em>The Sibley Guide To Birds</em> to <em>Alula</em>; talks about music cognition; and explains how being a global citizen has changed her approach to music.</p> <p>Big thanks to the most recent members of The Jazz Session: David Beckman, Euan Preston and Nick Spencer, and to Richard Kamins and Colleen Kennedy, both of whom upgraded their membership.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/09/25/the-jazz-session-490-caroline-davis/">The Jazz Session #490: Caroline Davis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

172. The Jazz Session #489: Jane Monheit

     Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:00:05 -0000

     It’s been 20 years since the release of Jane Monheit‘s first album, Never Never Land....

     The post The Jazz Session #489: Jane Monheit appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6288" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/09/18/the-jazz-session-489-jane-monheit/monheit/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="monheit" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6288" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/monheit.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>It&#8217;s been 20 years since the release of <strong><a href="http://janemonheitonline.com/">Jane Monheit</a></strong>&#8216;s first album, <em>Never Never Land</em>. This week (September 19-21, 2019) Jane is at the Iridium in New York City to celebrate that anniversary. In this interview, we talk about the early days of her career; touring as a homeschooling mom; maintaining good vocal technique; and more.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/09/18/the-jazz-session-489-jane-monheit/">The Jazz Session #489: Jane Monheit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

173. The Jazz Session #488: Noah Preminger

     Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:00:13 -0000

     Saxophonist Noah Preminger‘s new album is Zigsaw: Music Of Steve Lampert. In this interview, Preminger...

     The post The Jazz Session #488: Noah Preminger appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6281" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/09/11/the-jazz-session-488-noah-preminger/zigsaw-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="zigsaw-cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6281" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zigsaw-cover.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist <strong><a href="https://www.noahpreminger.com/">Noah Preminger</a></strong>&#8216;s new album is <em>Zigsaw: Music Of Steve Lampert</em>. In this interview, Preminger talks about the fascinating creative and recording processes that resulted in this new record; the many albums he&#8217;s released in recent years; his future touring and recording plans; and more. You&#8217;ll find a previous interview with Noah <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/18/the-jazz-session-258-noah-preminger/">here</a>, and one with composer Steve Lampert <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/01/14/the-jazz-session-456-steve-lampert/">here</a>.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. For $5 a month you&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra bonus show exploring a classic jazz album.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/09/11/the-jazz-session-488-noah-preminger/">The Jazz Session #488: Noah Preminger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

174. The Jazz Session 2019 Summer Hiatus #1: Kind of Blue (Sound Logic)

     Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:42:39 -0000

     Welcome to the first summer hiatus episode of 2019! Earlier this year I was invited...

     The post The Jazz Session 2019 Summer Hiatus #1: Kind of Blue (Sound Logic) appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6274" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/07/15/the-jazz-session-2019-summer-hiatus-1-kind-of-blue-sound-logic/soundlogiclogo/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="soundlogiclogo" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6274" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/soundlogiclogo-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Welcome to the first summer hiatus episode of 2019! Earlier this year I was invited on the podcast <em>Sound Logic</em> to talk about the album <em>Kind of Blue</em> by Miles Davis. Here is that episode in its entirety. You can hear other episodes of <em>Sound Logic</em> and subscribe here: <a href="https://anchor.fm/soundlogic">https://anchor.fm/soundlogic</a>. And if you want to hear all the cool members-only episodes of <em>The Jazz Session</em> coming out this summer and beyond, <strong>JOIN</strong> for $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/07/15/the-jazz-session-2019-summer-hiatus-1-kind-of-blue-sound-logic/">The Jazz Session 2019 Summer Hiatus #1: Kind of Blue (Sound Logic)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

175. TJS Patreon Bonus: June 2019 TEASER

     Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:19:39 -0000

     This episode features a roll call of all the current members of The Jazz Session,...

     The post TJS Patreon Bonus: June 2019 TEASER appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6124" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-june-2019-teaser/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?fit=2000%2C930&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,930" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?fit=250%2C116&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?fit=400%2C186&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6124" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?resize=250%2C116&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="116" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?resize=250%2C116&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?resize=768%2C357&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?resize=400%2C186&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018tjsnewdesignheaderfadedwithlogoshorter.png?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>This episode features a roll call of all the current members of <em>The Jazz Session</em>, plus bonus material from my interviews with <strong>Brittany Anjou</strong>, <strong>Claudia Acuña</strong>, and <strong>Carmen Staaf &amp; Allison Miller</strong>. The summer hiatus is now upon us, which means members will be getting the majority of the content I produce in July and August. To hear the full bonus episode and all the summer shows, join today at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-june-2019-teaser/">TJS Patreon Bonus: June 2019 TEASER</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

176. The Jazz Session #487: Ashley Daneman (Season 11 Finale)

     Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:00:28 -0000

     Ashley Daneman‘s People Are Fragile (Flood Music, 2019) is one of the best albums of...

     The post The Jazz Session #487: Ashley Daneman (Season 11 Finale) appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6249" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/26/the-jazz-session-487-ashley-daneman/peoplearefragilefrontcover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="750,750" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="People+Are+Fragile+Front+Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6249" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PeopleAreFragileFrontCover.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><a href="https://ashleydanemanmusic.com/"><strong>Ashley Daneman</strong></a>&#8216;s <em>People Are Fragile</em> (Flood Music, 2019) is one of the best albums of 2019. In this interview, Daneman talks about making an album that fearlessly explores darkness; the difficult but necessary choice between a musical career and motherhood; why she performs only for listening audiences; and much more.</p> <p>This is the final episode of season 11 of <em>The Jazz Session</em>. If you&#8217;d like to get lots of great members-only shows during the July-August hiatus, <strong>join today</strong> for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/26/the-jazz-session-487-ashley-daneman/">The Jazz Session #487: Ashley Daneman (Season 11 Finale)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

177. The Jazz Session #486: Claudia Acuña

     Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:00:40 -0000

     Vocalist Claudia Acuña is back with Turning Pages, her first new album in a decade....

     The post The Jazz Session #486: Claudia Acuña appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6245" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/19/the-jazz-session-486-claudia-acuna/claudia/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="claudia" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6245" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/claudia.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Vocalist <strong><a href="https://www.claudiaacunamusic.com/">Claudia Acuña</a></strong> is back with <em>Turning Pages</em>, her first new album in a decade. In this interview, Acuña talks about being a musician and a mom; the process of releasing a record independently after years working with big labels; the honesty in her lyrics; and much more.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. Did you know fewer than 1% of the people who listen to this show support it? Help me make <em>The Jazz Session</em> show for decades to come by joining today. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/19/the-jazz-session-486-claudia-acuna/">The Jazz Session #486: Claudia Acuña</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

178. Next time, on a very special episode of The Jazz Session…

     Fri, 14 Jun 2019 20:11:10 -0000

     Convinced? Go to https://thejazzsession.com/join right now. Thanks!

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6238" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/14/next-time-on-a-very-special-episode-of-the-jazz-session/blossom-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blossom.jpg?fit=560%2C415&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="560,415" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="blossom" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blossom.jpg?fit=250%2C185&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blossom.jpg?fit=400%2C296&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6238" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blossom.jpg?resize=560%2C415&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="560" height="415" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blossom.jpg?w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blossom.jpg?resize=250%2C185&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blossom.jpg?resize=400%2C296&amp;ssl=1 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p>Convinced? Go to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a> right now. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/14/next-time-on-a-very-special-episode-of-the-jazz-session/">Next time, on a very special episode of The Jazz Session&#8230;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

179. The Jazz Session #485: Allison Miller & Carmen Staaf

     Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:00:20 -0000

     Science Fair (Sunnyside Records, 2018) is the debut project from the team of drummer Allison...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6233" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/12/the-jazz-session-485-allison-miller-carmen-staaf/science/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="science" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6233" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/science.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><em>Science Fair</em> (Sunnyside Records, 2018) is the debut project from the team of drummer <a href="https://allisonmiller.com/"><strong>Allison Miller</strong></a> and pianist <a href="https://www.carmenstaaf.com/"><strong>Carmen Staaf</strong></a>. In this interview, Miller and Staaf talk about the unlikely way they met; their shared love of swing, groove and dance; how they chose the other members of their band; and more. (Note: Carmen has been on the show before. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/25/the-jazz-session-304-carmen-staaf/">Listen to her 2011 interview</a>.)</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. Did you know fewer than 1% of the people who listen to this show support it? Help me make <em>The Jazz Session</em> show for decades to come by joining today. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/12/the-jazz-session-485-allison-miller-carmen-staaf/">The Jazz Session #485: Allison Miller &#038; Carmen Staaf</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

180. The Jazz Session #484: Brittany Anjou

     Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:00:50 -0000

     Pianist and composer Brittany Anjou has a new album called Enami?o Reciprokataj (Origin Records, 2019)....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6227" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/05/the-jazz-session-484-brittany-anjou/coverart/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coverart.png?fit=730%2C649&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="730,649" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="coverart" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coverart.png?fit=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coverart.png?fit=400%2C356&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6227" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coverart.png?resize=250%2C222&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="222" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coverart.png?resize=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coverart.png?resize=400%2C356&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/coverart.png?w=730&amp;ssl=1 730w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist and composer <a href="https://www.brittanyanjou.com/"><strong>Brittany Anjou</strong></a> has a new album called <em>Enami?o Reciprokataj</em> (Origin Records, 2019). In this interview, Anjou talks about why her album is titled in Esperanto; the long process of bringing this music from idea to paper to stage to studio; the many diverse projects with which she&#8217;s involved; and more.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, <strong>become a member today</strong> for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. Did you know fewer than 1% of the people who listen to this show support it? Help me make <em>The Jazz Session</em> show for decades to come by joining today. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/06/05/the-jazz-session-484-brittany-anjou/">The Jazz Session #484: Brittany Anjou</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

181. The Jazz Session #483: Nick Millevoi

     Wed, 29 May 2019 09:00:32 -0000

     Twilight Time is the new album by guitarist Nick Millevoi and his Desertion Trio. The...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6222" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/29/the-jazz-session-483-nick-millevoi/a2583883816_10/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="a2583883816_10" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6222" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/a2583883816_10.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><em>Twilight Time</em> is the new album by guitarist <strong><a href="http://nickmillevoi.blogspot.com/">Nick Millevoi</a></strong> and his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/desertiontrio">Desertion Trio</a>. The album features covers of both well known and obscure rock and doo wop songs from the 50s and 60s. In this interview, Millevoi talks about the origin of the trio and the idea for the record; the impact of David Lynch on the way we hear music from this era; and his upcoming touring schedule with Desertion Trio, Unspeakable Garbage and others.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, become a member today for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. Help me make this show for decades to come by joining today. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/29/the-jazz-session-483-nick-millevoi/">The Jazz Session #483: Nick Millevoi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

182. The Jazz Session #482: Mark Dresser

     Wed, 22 May 2019 09:00:16 -0000

     Bassist Mark Dresser‘s new septet album is Ain’t Nothing But A Cyber Coup & You....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6203" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/22/the-jazz-session-482-mark-dresser/mark_dresser_cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mark_Dresser_Cover.png?fit=638%2C626&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="638,626" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Mark_Dresser_Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mark_Dresser_Cover.png?fit=250%2C245&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mark_Dresser_Cover.png?fit=400%2C392&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6203" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mark_Dresser_Cover.png?resize=250%2C245&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="245" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mark_Dresser_Cover.png?resize=250%2C245&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mark_Dresser_Cover.png?resize=400%2C392&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mark_Dresser_Cover.png?w=638&amp;ssl=1 638w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Bassist <strong><a href="https://mark-dresser.com/">Mark Dresser</a></strong>&#8216;s new septet album is <em>Ain&#8217;t Nothing But A Cyber Coup &amp; You</em>. It&#8217;s an album that speaks truth to power while also displaying master improvisers at their best. In this interview, Dresser discusses the sonic properties he looks for in his musicians; the way he experiments with the sound of his bass; his &#8220;telematic concerts,&#8221; which use the internet to stage global performances, and more.</p> <p><strong><em>The Jazz Session</em> is weekly again!</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> has returned to being a weekly podcast, with new episodes released every Wednesday. I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, become a member today for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. Help me make this show for decades to come by joining today. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/22/the-jazz-session-482-mark-dresser/">The Jazz Session #482: Mark Dresser</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

183. TJS Patreon Bonus: May 2019 Teaser!

     Mon, 20 May 2019 23:15:39 -0000

     To hear the full bonus episode and to get early access to every show, join...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6199" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/20/tjs-patreon-bonus-may-2019-teaser/r-1089613-1437012106-7091-jpeg/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6199" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/R-1089613-1437012106-7091.jpeg.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>To hear the full bonus episode and to get early access to every show, join today at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/20/tjs-patreon-bonus-may-2019-teaser/">TJS Patreon Bonus: May 2019 Teaser!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

184. The Jazz Session #481: Dafnis Prieto

     Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:05 -0000

     Drummer Dafnis Prieto won a Grammy for his 2018 big band album Back To The...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6192" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/15/the-jazz-session-481-dafnis-prieto/dafnis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?fit=1425%2C1425&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1425,1425" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="dafnis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6192" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dafnis.jpg?w=1425&amp;ssl=1 1425w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Drummer <strong><a href="https://dafnisonmusic.com/">Dafnis Prieto</a></strong> won a Grammy for his 2018 big band album <em>Back To The Sunset</em>. The album highlights Prieto&#8217;s skills as a composer, arranger and performer, while also paying tribute to his mentors and influences. In this interview, Prieto talks about the hows and whys of working with a big band; the inclusion of guests such as Henry Threadgill, Brian Lynch and Steve Coleman; music that makes him happy; and more.</p> <p><strong><em>The Jazz Session</em> is weekly again!</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> has returned to being a weekly podcast, with new episodes released every Wednesday. I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, become a member today for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. Help me make this show for decades to come by joining today. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/15/the-jazz-session-481-dafnis-prieto/">The Jazz Session #481: Dafnis Prieto</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

185. The Jazz Session #480: Sam Newsome

     Wed, 08 May 2019 09:00:34 -0000

     Soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome is about to release Chaos Theory: Song Cycles for Prepared Saxophone....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6179" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/08/the-jazz-session-480-sam-newsome/sam/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?fit=1662%2C1514&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1662,1514" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="sam" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?fit=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?fit=400%2C364&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6179" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?resize=250%2C228&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="228" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?resize=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?resize=1536%2C1399&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?resize=1292%2C1177&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?resize=936%2C853&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?resize=768%2C700&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?resize=400%2C364&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sam.jpg?w=1662&amp;ssl=1 1662w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Soprano saxophonist <strong>Sam Newsome</strong> is about to release <em>Chaos Theory: Song Cycles for Prepared Saxophone</em>. It&#8217;s a surprising and fascinating album that highlights Newsome&#8217;s explorations with the variety of sounds the soprano saxophone can make. In this interview, Newsome talks about how he started experimenting with prepared saxophone; why he likes playing solo shows; how movement impacts his music; and why he appreciates teaching students who aren&#8217;t majoring in music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.somenewmusic.com/">http://www.somenewmusic.com/</a>. Be sure to check out <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/20/the-jazz-session-170-sam-newsome/">Sam Newsome&#8217;s previous appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em></a>.</p> <p><strong><em>The Jazz Session</em> is weekly again! With this episode, <em>The Jazz Session</em> returns to being a weekly podcast. New episodes will come out every Wednesday.</strong> I&#8217;ve been recording conversations with jazz musicians since 2007. I think it&#8217;s important work that deserves public support. I&#8217;d also like to be able to do it for my living. If you agree that <em>The Jazz Session</em> is worth supporting, become a member today for just $5 a month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>. You&#8217;ll get a monthly bonus episode, early access to every show, and a yearly gift. We had several new members join this past week. Big thanks to Jason, Colleen, Ryan, Uwe and Ken for joining, and to Lance for doubling his pledge. Help me make this show for decades to come by joining today. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/08/the-jazz-session-480-sam-newsome/">The Jazz Session #480: Sam Newsome</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

186. The Jazz Session #479: Camila Meza

     Wed, 01 May 2019 09:00:10 -0000

     Guitarist and vocalist Camila Meza’s latest album, Ámbar, comes out on May 31, 2019 on...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6172" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/01/the-jazz-session-479-camila-meza/album-art-camila-meza-ambar-camila-meza/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2560" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="ALBUM ART &#8211; Camila Meza &#8211; Ambar &#8211; Camila Meza" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6172" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALBUM-ART-Camila-Meza-Ambar-Camila-Meza-scaled.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Guitarist and vocalist Camila Meza&#8217;s latest album, <em>Ámbar</em>, comes out on May 31, 2019 on Sony Masterworks. It&#8217;s her first album for that label. In this interview, Meza talks about how the loss of her grandfather inspired the title track; why she chose to work with strings; meeting — and playing for — one of her musical heroes, Pat Metheny; and more. Learn more at <a href="https://www.camilameza.com/">https://www.camilameza.com/</a>.</p> <p><strong>Support the show!</strong> I want this show to be weekly by 2020. To do that, I need 200 members. You can become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. You&#8217;ll receive a bonus episode packed full of cool stuff every month, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">like this one</a>. Make the move from <em>listener</em> to <em>member</em> today. Let do this!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/05/01/the-jazz-session-479-camila-meza/">The Jazz Session #479: Camila Meza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

187. The Jazz Session #478: Champian Fulton

     Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:48 -0000

     Pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton returns to the show to discuss her 10th album, The...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6165" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/04/15/the-jazz-session-478-champian-fulton/the-stylings-of-champian-final-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?fit=1600%2C1600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1600,1600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Stylings Of Champian final cover&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="The Stylings Of Champian final cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6165" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=1292%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stylings-Of-Champian-Front-Cover.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton returns to the show to discuss her 10th album, <em>The Stylings of Champian</em>. In this interview, Champian talks about her very busy touring schedule and how she maintains it; the band reunion that led to the new album; her approach to selecting repertoire; and more. Learn more and find tour dates at <a href="http://www.champian.net/">http://www.champian.net/</a>, and listen to her previous appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/19/the-jazz-session-346-champian-fulton/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Support the show!</strong> I want this show to be weekly by 2020. To do that, I need 200 members. You can become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. You&#8217;ll receive a bonus episode packed full of cool stuff every month, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">like this one</a>. Make the move from <em>listener</em> to <em>member</em> today. Let do this!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/04/15/the-jazz-session-478-champian-fulton/">The Jazz Session #478: Champian Fulton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

188. The Jazz Session #477: Moppa Elliott

     Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:00:43 -0000

     Bassist Moppa Elliott is the founder of the band Mostly Other People Do The Killing....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6159" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/04/01/the-jazz-session-477-moppa-elliott/moppa/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moppa.jpg?fit=655%2C585&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="655,585" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="moppa" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moppa.jpg?fit=250%2C223&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moppa.jpg?fit=400%2C357&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6159" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moppa.jpg?resize=250%2C223&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="223" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moppa.jpg?resize=250%2C223&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moppa.jpg?resize=400%2C357&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moppa.jpg?w=655&amp;ssl=1 655w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Bassist Moppa Elliott is the founder of the band Mostly Other People Do The Killing. He&#8217;s just released a new triple-album under his own name called <em>Jazz Band/Rock Band/Dance Band</em>. It features three very different bands playing his music. In this interview Elliott talks about the genesis of the project; the benefits of camaraderie and baseball; his approach to teaching high school students about past masters; and more. Learn more at <a href="http://www.moppaelliott.com/">http://www.moppaelliott.com/</a>.</p> <p><strong>Support the show!</strong> I want this show to be weekly by 2020. To do that, I need 200 members. You can become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. You&#8217;ll receive a bonus episode packed full of cool stuff every month, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">like this one</a>. Make the move from <em>listener</em> to <em>member</em> today. Let do this!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/04/01/the-jazz-session-477-moppa-elliott/">The Jazz Session #477: Moppa Elliott</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

189. The Jazz Session #476: Mike Baggetta

     Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:00:29 -0000

     Guitarist Mike Baggetta’s new album is Wall Of Flowers (2019, BIG EGO Records). The album...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6144" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/03/15/the-jazz-session-476-mike-baggetta/wall/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="wall" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6144" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?resize=936%2C936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wall.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Guitarist Mike Baggetta&#8217;s new album is <em>Wall Of Flowers</em> (2019, BIG EGO Records). The album features bassist Mike Watt (Minutemen, The Stooges) and drummer Jim Keltner (everyone you&#8217;ve ever heard of). In this interview, Baggetta talks about how this unlikely trio came to be; what he strives for as a musician and improviser; why he loves torch songs; and more. Learn more at <a href="http://mikebaggetta.com/">http://mikebaggetta.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>ON TOUR:</strong> Mike Baggetta is on tour in support of this album, starting in CA on March 21 and wrapping up in NY on March 30, 2019. Tour dates available <a href="http://mikebaggetta.com/shows">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Support the show!</strong> I want this show to be weekly by 2020. To do that, I need 200 members. You can become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. You&#8217;ll receive a bonus episode packed full of cool stuff every month. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">Like this one</a>. Make the move from <em>listener</em> to <em>member</em> today. Let do this!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/03/15/the-jazz-session-476-mike-baggetta/">The Jazz Session #476: Mike Baggetta</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

190. The Jazz Session #475: Chris Greene

     Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:00:08 -0000

     Saxophonist Chris Greene just released PlaySpace, a live album recorded with his long-time band. In...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6137" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/03/01/the-jazz-session-475-chris-greene/greene/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?fit=700%2C700&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="700,700" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="greene" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6137" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greene.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist Chris Greene just released <em>PlaySpace</em>, a live album recorded with his long-time band. In this interview, Greene talks about the music on the album and why he likes playing with his bandmates; funk, jazz, accessibility and secret handshakes; the musicians and bands who&#8217;ve influenced his approach to making music; and why it&#8217;s OK for people to enjoy shows. Learn more at <a href="https://chrisgreenejazz.com/">https://chrisgreenejazz.com/</a>.</p> <p><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. You&#8217;ll receive a bonus episode packed full of cool stuff every month. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">Like this one</a>. Plus, 100 members = 3 episodes per month, and 200 members = weekly episodes! Let&#8217;s do this!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/03/01/the-jazz-session-475-chris-greene/">The Jazz Session #475: Chris Greene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

191. The Jazz Session #474: Brandee Younger

     Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:00:10 -0000

     Harpist Brandee Younger’s most recent record is Wax & Wane. In this interview, she talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6132" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/02/15/the-jazz-session-474-brandee-younger/brandee/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?fit=700%2C700&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="700,700" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="brandee" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6132" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brandee.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Harpist Brandee Younger&#8217;s most recent record is <em>Wax &#038; Wane</em>. In this interview, she talks about the particular challenges of improvising on the harp; how she was introduced to improvised music and the trial by fire she faced from Kenny Garrett; her recording process; the great harpists who&#8217;ve gone before her; and more. Learn more at <a href="http://www.brandeeyounger.com/">http://www.brandeeyounger.com/</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. You&#8217;ll receive a bonus episode packed full of cool stuff every month. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">Like this one</a>. Plus, 100 members = 3 episodes per month, and 200 members = weekly episodes! Let&#8217;s do this!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/02/15/the-jazz-session-474-brandee-younger/">The Jazz Session #474: Brandee Younger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

192. The Jazz Session #473: Ben Wendel

     Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:00:42 -0000

     Saxophonist and bassoonist Ben Wendel’s latest album is The Seasons. The album began as a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6119" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/02/01/the-jazz-session-473-ben-wendel/wendel/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wendel.jpg?fit=218%2C218&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="218,218" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="wendel" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wendel.jpg?fit=218%2C218&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wendel.jpg?fit=218%2C218&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wendel.jpg?resize=218%2C218&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="218" height="218" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6119" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wendel.jpg?w=218&amp;ssl=1 218w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wendel.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wendel.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist and bassoonist Ben Wendel&#8217;s latest album is <em>The Seasons</em>. The album began as a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYGtF7cNLhBdQ63_d9YZrZ-SVjjmVXTB9">series of YouTube duets</a>, which have now been recast for a full band. In this interview, Wendel talks about the origins of the video project; reaching people with music in the era of social media; his band Kneebody and their rock-band-like approach to touring; and the next things he&#8217;s working on. Learn more at <a href="http://benwendel.com">benwendel.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>ON TOUR</strong>: Ben Wendel and The Seasons band are on tour Feb. 1-9, 2019. They start tonight (Feb. 1) in LA and finish in Chicago on Feb. 9. A complete list of tour dates is <a href="https://www.bandsintown.com/a/446418">here</a>.</p> <p><P><P><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. You&#8217;ll receive a bonus episode packed full of cool stuff every month. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">Like this one</a>. Plus, 100 members = 3 episodes per month, and 200 members = weekly episodes! Let&#8217;s do this!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/02/01/the-jazz-session-473-ben-wendel/">The Jazz Session #473: Ben Wendel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

193. TJS Patreon Bonus: January 2019

     Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:07:40 -0000

     Welcome to the completely re-imagined bonus show for members of The Jazz Session! I’m really...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6105" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/tjs-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tjs.jpg?fit=432%2C390&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="432,390" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tjs.jpg?fit=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tjs.jpg?fit=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tjs.jpg?resize=250%2C226&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="226" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6105" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tjs.jpg?resize=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tjs.jpg?resize=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tjs.jpg?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Welcome to the completely re-imagined bonus show for members of <em>The Jazz Session</em>! I&#8217;m really happy with how this turned out, and this is the general smorgasbord format I&#8217;ll be using going forward. This episode is going out on the main feed, too, as a means of encouraging YOU to <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">support <em>The Jazz Session</em></a>. In this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.danrubrightmusic.com/">Dan Rubright</a> reviews his <strong>Winter JazzFest</strong> experience, including sets featuring: Matthew Stevens, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/11/the-jazz-session-412-aaron-parks/">Aaron Parks</a>, Tommy Crane, Taylor Eigsti, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/25/the-jazz-session-304-carmen-staaf/">Carmen Staaf</a>, Jenny Scheinman, Allison Miller, Mathias Eick, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/16/the-jazz-session-200-dave-liebman/">Dave Liebman</a>, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/18/the-jazz-session-293-adam-rudolph/">Adam Rudolph</a>, Hamid Drake, and more. Dan also gives a few tips for folks who want to catch the festival in 2020.</li> <li>In an extra segment not heard on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/15/the-jazz-session-472-tim-lefebvre/">TJS #472</a>, bassist <strong>Tim Lefebvre</strong> talks about some of the many projects he&#8217;s involved with as both a player and producer, and also about the role of a producer in the modern era.</li> <li>And finally I talk about <strong>Samm Henshaw</strong>, a British soul singer who&#8217;s on heavy rotation in my house these days.</li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/30/tjs-patreon-bonus-january-2019/">TJS Patreon Bonus: January 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

194. The Jazz Session #472: Tim Lefebvre

     Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:00:12 -0000

     Bassist Tim Lefebvre was a longtime member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, and played on...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6101" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/15/the-jazz-session-472-tim-lefebvre/hat/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="hat" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6101" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hat.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Tim Lefebvre was a longtime member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, and played on David Bowie&#8217;s final album. Along with other members of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, he formed Whose Hat Is This?, an improvising collective. Their new album with MC and vocalist Kokayi is <em>Everything&#8217;s OK</em>. In this interview, Lefebvre talks about his many musical projects as both a bassist and a producer; working with David Bowie; adapting to musical situations; and more. Learn more at <a href="https://www.timlefebvremusic.com/">timlefebvremusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/15/the-jazz-session-472-tim-lefebvre/">The Jazz Session #472: Tim Lefebvre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

195. The Jazz Session #471: Bobby Broom

     Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:00:02 -0000

     Guitarist Bobby Broom’s latest album is Soul Fingers (MRi, 2018). In this interview, Broom talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6096" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/01/the-jazz-session-471-bobby-broom/bobby/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="bobby" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6096" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bobby.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Bobby Broom&#8217;s latest album is <em>Soul Fingers</em> (MRi, 2018). In this interview, Broom talks about his most recent tour with Steely Dan; the genesis of his new band; how he ended up working with producer Steve Jordan; and why he continues to find musical inspiration from the pop and rock songs of his youth. Learn more at <a href="http://bobbybroom.com">bobbybroom.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2019/01/01/the-jazz-session-471-bobby-broom/">The Jazz Session #471: Bobby Broom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

196. The Jazz Session #470: Jean Rohe

     Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:00:21 -0000

     Singer-songwriter Jean Rohe’s new album is called Sisterly. In this interview, Rohe talks about art...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6083" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/12/15/the-jazz-session-470-jean-rohe/jr_cd_frontcover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?fit=3000%2C3000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="3000,3000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px resize" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6083" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JR_CD_FrontCover_2018_06_1400x1400px-resize.jpg?w=2766&amp;ssl=1 2766w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Singer-songwriter Jean Rohe&#8217;s new album is called <em>Sisterly</em>. In this interview, Rohe talks about art and the patriarchy; our role in standing up for what&#8217;s right; songwriting and performance as tools of social change; and the very different sonic landscape of this new recording. Learn more at <a href="https://www.jeanrohe.com/">https://www.jeanrohe.com/</a>.</p> <p><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/12/15/the-jazz-session-470-jean-rohe/">The Jazz Session #470: Jean Rohe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

197. The Jazz Session #469: Wayne Horvitz

     Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0000

     Pianist and composer Wayne Horvitz has two new albums out: a trio recording called The...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6075" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/12/01/the-jazz-session-469-wayne-horvitz/wayne1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="wayne1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6075" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6076" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/12/01/the-jazz-session-469-wayne-horvitz/wayne2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="wayne2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6076" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wayne2.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist and composer Wayne Horvitz has two new albums out: a trio recording called <em>The Snowghost Sessions</em> (Songlines), and an orchestral album called <em>Those Who Remain</em> (National Sawdust Tracks). In this interview Horvitz talks about the unusual circumstances that led to the trio album; composing versus performing; working with Bill Frisell; and much more. Learn more at <a href="http://www.waynehorvitz.com/">http://www.waynehorvitz.com/</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/12/01/the-jazz-session-469-wayne-horvitz/">The Jazz Session #469: Wayne Horvitz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

198. The Jazz Session #468: Walter Smith III

     Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:00:16 -0000

     Saxophonist Walter Smith III’s new album is called Twio. It features a program of standards...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6070" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/11/15/the-jazz-session-468-walter-smith-iii/twio/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="twio" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6070" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/twio.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Walter Smith III&#8217;s new album is called <em>Twio</em>. It features a program of standards played by Smith with bassist Harish Raghavan and drummer Eric Harland. Smith is on a half-dozen albums coming out in the latter half of 2018, several of which are discussed in the interview. He also talks about his time at Berklee and how that influenced his career; the impact of working with masters such as Roy Haynes and Terence Blanchard; and how an ice cream social led to a major change in his life. Learn more at <A href="http://www.waltersmith3.com/">waltersmith3.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/11/15/the-jazz-session-468-walter-smith-iii/">The Jazz Session #468: Walter Smith III</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

199. The Jazz Session #467: Helen Sung

     Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:00:51 -0000

     Pianist Helen Sung‘s new album is Sung With Words, a collaboration with poet Dana Gioia...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6064" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/11/01/the-jazz-session-467-helen-sung/51bisjnwkrl-_ss500/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="51bIsjNwkrL._SS500" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6064" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/51bIsjNwkrL._SS500.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist <strong>Helen Sung</strong>&#8216;s new album is <em>Sung With Words</em>, a collaboration with poet Dana Gioia that features both spoken word and also Gioia&#8217;s words set to music. In this interview, Sung talks about how they met and decided to work together; why she is constantly trying to learn new skills; her faith and how it impacts her music; and her upcoming projects. Learn more at <a href="http://www.helensung.com/">helensung.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Concert Note:</strong> Catch the official release party for <em>Sung With Words</em> at The Jazz Standard in New York on Dec. 13, 2018. The band will be: Helen Sung (piano), Cecile McLorin Salvant (voice), Carolyn Leonhart (voice), John Ellis (saxophone), Ingrid Jensen (trumpet), Reuben Rogers (bass), Kush Abadey (drums), and Samuel Torres (percussion). <a href="http://www.jazzstandard.com/?event=20181213">Click for tickets</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Support the show!</strong> Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/11/01/the-jazz-session-467-helen-sung/">The Jazz Session #467: Helen Sung</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

200. The Jazz Session #466: Stefon Harris

     Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:00:44 -0000

     Vibraphonist, educator and app developer Stefon Harris’s new album is Sonic Creed. In this interview,...

     The post The Jazz Session #466: Stefon Harris appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6060" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/10/15/the-jazz-session-466-stefon-harris/sonic/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="sonic" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6060" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sonic.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vibraphonist, educator and app developer Stefon Harris&#8217;s new album is <em>Sonic Creed</em>. In this interview, Harris discusses the responsibilities of his generation of musicians; how his album is an expression of the current state of African-American life in the U.S.; and why empathy is the focus of his life. Learn more at <a href="https://www.stefonharris.com/">stefonharris.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Support the show! Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/10/15/the-jazz-session-466-stefon-harris/">The Jazz Session #466: Stefon Harris</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

201. The Jazz Session #465: Adi Meyerson

     Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:00:36 -0000

     Bassist Adi Meyerson grew up in Israel, discovered jazz in her late teens, got into...

     The post The Jazz Session #465: Adi Meyerson appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6051" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/10/01/the-jazz-session-465-adi-meyerson/adimeyerson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="adimeyerson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6051" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adimeyerson.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Adi Meyerson grew up in Israel, discovered jazz in her late teens, got into a conservatory for upright bass a few months after picking up the instrument, and then made her way to the New School in New York. Six years after moving to the US, she&#8217;s released her debut album, <em>Where We Stand</em>, and is a busy player in the New York scene. Learn more at <a href="http://www.adimeyersonmusic.com/">http://adimeyersonmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Support the show! Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">http://patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/10/01/the-jazz-session-465-adi-meyerson/">The Jazz Session #465: Adi Meyerson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

202. TJS Patreon Bonus #001: Sonny Rollins’ Freedom Suite (Richard Kamins)

     Sat, 29 Sep 2018 22:52:23 -0000

     This is the first bonus episode for Patreon subscribers! However, I’m releasing this one on...

     The post TJS Patreon Bonus #001: Sonny Rollins’ Freedom Suite (Richard Kamins) appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6054" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/09/29/tjs-patreon-bonus-001-sonny-rollins-freedom-suite-richard-kamins/sonny-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="sonny" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6054" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sonny.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>This is the first bonus episode for Patreon subscribers! However, I&#8217;m releasing this one on the main feed so everyone can hear it and get an idea for what these will sound like. In this episode, writer, broadcaster and educator Richard Kamins talks about the album <em>Freedom Suite</em> by Sonny Rollins. You can read Richard&#8217;s excellent jazz reviews at <a href="http://steptempest.blogspot.com/">http://steptempest.blogspot.com/</a>.</p> <p><P>If you want to hear more conversations like this about the albums people dig, please <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">become a member</a> today. It&#8217;s just $5 a month and you&#8217;ll get a bonus episode each month plus more free stuff. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/09/29/tjs-patreon-bonus-001-sonny-rollins-freedom-suite-richard-kamins/">TJS Patreon Bonus #001: Sonny Rollins&#8217; Freedom Suite (Richard Kamins)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

203. The Jazz Session #464: Sara Gazarek

     Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:00:13 -0000

     Vocalist Sara Gazarek has been reinventing herself recently, and she’s about to release an album...

     The post The Jazz Session #464: Sara Gazarek appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6043" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/09/15/the-jazz-session-464-sara-gazarek/sara-gazarek-10-web/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="sara-gazarek-10-web" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6043" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sara-gazarek-10-web.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Sara Gazarek has been reinventing herself recently, and she&#8217;s about to release an album that shows new sides as a performer, writer, arranger, and bandleader. In this interview, Gazarek talks about the road to her current music; how Kurt Elling helped her decide to form a new band; how she finds the courage to bare her soul on stage and on record; and why her cat is the best. This episode contains the <strong>world premiere</strong> of music from Gazarek&#8217;s 2019 album. For more information, visit <a href="http://saragazarek.com">saragazarek.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Support the show! Become a member for just $5/month at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/09/15/the-jazz-session-464-sara-gazarek/">The Jazz Session #464: Sara Gazarek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

204. The Jazz Session #463: Dmitri Matheny

     Sat, 01 Sep 2018 09:00:45 -0000

     Dmitri Matheny is a flugelhornist, composer, writer, comic book collector, dog enthusiast and bandleader. In...

     The post The Jazz Session #463: Dmitri Matheny appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6037" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/09/01/the-jazz-session-463-dmitri-matheny/dmcover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?fit=355%2C355&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="355,355" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="dmcover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?fit=355%2C355&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6037" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dmcover.jpg?w=355&amp;ssl=1 355w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Dmitri Matheny is a flugelhornist, composer, writer, comic book collector, dog enthusiast and bandleader. In this interview we talk about his road dog; his love for noir and how it led to his latest album; the legacy of Art Farmer; and collecting Green Lantern comics. Find Dmitri online at <a href="http://dmitrimatheny.com">dmitrimatheny.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/dmitrimatheny">@dmitrimatheny</a>.</p> <p><P>Support the show by becoming a member! For $5 a month you get bonus content: <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">patreon.com/thejazzsession</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/09/01/the-jazz-session-463-dmitri-matheny/">The Jazz Session #463: Dmitri Matheny</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

205. Season 11 Teaser & Patreon Announcement

     Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:22:27 -0000

     The Jazz Session returns on September 1, 2018! You can support the show right now...

     The post Season 11 Teaser & Patreon Announcement appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5490" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/08/28/season-11-teaser-patreon-announcement/download/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/download.png?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="225,225" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="download" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/download.png?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/download.png?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/download.png?resize=225%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="225" height="225" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5490" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/download.png?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/download.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> returns on September 1, 2018! You can support the show right now at <a href="http://patreon.com/thejazzsession">patreon.com/thejazzsession</a>. Just $5 a month gets you bonus content! Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2018/08/28/season-11-teaser-patreon-announcement/">Season 11 Teaser &#038; Patreon Announcement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

206. The Jazz Session #462: Darcy James Argue

     Sun, 19 Mar 2017 23:04:15 -0000

     Darcy James Argue came to Penn State to perform Brooklyn Babylon, so I invited him...

     The post The Jazz Session #462: Darcy James Argue appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5480" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2017/03/19/the-jazz-session-462-darcy-james-argue/darcy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?fit=5248%2C2952&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="5248,2952" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;XT1254&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1039348800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="darcy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?fit=250%2C141&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?fit=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?resize=250%2C141&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="250" height="141" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5480" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?resize=250%2C141&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darcy.jpg?w=2766&amp;ssl=1 2766w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Darcy James Argue came to Penn State to perform <em>Brooklyn Babylon</em>, so I invited him on my morning show along with two of his collaborators. Here&#8217;s the interview in its entirety. Does this mean <em>The Jazz Session</em> is coming back? Perhaps.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2017/03/19/the-jazz-session-462-darcy-james-argue/">The Jazz Session #462: Darcy James Argue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

207. The Jazz Session #461: Chris Lightcap

     Fri, 25 Mar 2016 02:13:59 -0000

     Bassist Chris Lightcap released the album Epicenter in 2015 with his band Bigmouth. In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5476" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/03/24/the-jazz-session-461-chris-lightcap/epicenter/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?fit=500%2C496&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,496" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="epicenter" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?fit=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?fit=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?resize=250%2C248&#038;ssl=1" alt="epicenter" width="250" height="248" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5476" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?resize=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?resize=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/epicenter.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Chris Lightcap released the album <em>Epicenter</em> in 2015 with his band Bigmouth. In this interview, Lightcap talks about the past, present and future of Bigmouth; his many other projects; why New York City has been such a big influence on his writing; and why it sometimes takes him years to really listen thoroughly to an album he likes. Learn more at <a href="http://chrislightcap.com/">http://chrislightcap.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW!</strong> The Jazz Session is member supported. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Become a member today</a> for just $5 a month. Your contribution of $5 a month helps me keep the hundreds of shows in the archive accessible and free for all. You can also support the show by starting your Amazon shopping at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/amazon">https://thejazzsession.com/amazon</a>. Everything you buy helps the show at no additional cost to you. Thank you! </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/03/24/the-jazz-session-461-chris-lightcap/">The Jazz Session #461: Chris Lightcap</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

208. The Jazz Session #460: Brenda Earle Stokes

     Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:00:22 -0000

     Pianist and vocalist Brenda Earle Stokes’ most recent album is 2014’s Right About Now. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5472" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/03/10/the-jazz-session-460-brenda-earle-stokes/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014.jpg?fit=500%2C450&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,450" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014.jpg?fit=400%2C360&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5472" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014.jpg?resize=400%2C360&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1402589573_brenda-earle-stokes-right-about-now-2014.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist and vocalist Brenda Earle Stokes&#8217; most recent album is 2014&#8217;s <em>Right About Now</em>. In this interview, she talks about her days playing pop songs on cruise ships; how her producer helped shaped the sound and the band on her most recent album; and how marriage and motherhood have changed her career as a musician. Learn more at <a href="http://brendaearle.com/">brendaearle.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW!</strong> The Jazz Session is member supported. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Become a member today</a> for just $5 a month. Your contribution of $5 a month helps me keep the hundreds of shows in the archive accessible and free for all. You can also support the show by starting your Amazon shopping at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/amazon">https://thejazzsession.com/amazon</a>. Everything you buy helps the show at no additional cost to you. Thank you! </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/03/10/the-jazz-session-460-brenda-earle-stokes/">The Jazz Session #460: Brenda Earle Stokes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

209. The Jazz Session #459: Josh Rutner

     Wed, 24 Feb 2016 08:00:25 -0000

     Saxophonist Josh Rutner’s debut album is Rockabye Battleship (2016). In this interview, Josh takes us...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5466" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/02/24/the-jazz-session-459-josh-rutner/cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2000,2000" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;ROB PENNER&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1445261995&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ROB PENNER PHOTOGRAPHY 2012&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="cover" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5466" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cover.jpg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Josh Rutner&#8217;s debut album is <em>Rockabye Battleship</em> (2016). In this interview, Josh takes us on a track-by-track tour of the album. He talks about George Carlin, Ligeti, Randy Newman, and other influences; and also gives us a peek behind the curtain at the making of the record. Learn more at <a href="http://joshrutner.com">joshrutner.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Support the show by <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">becoming a member</a> and by <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/amazon">starting your Amazon shopping here</a>.</strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/02/24/the-jazz-session-459-josh-rutner/">The Jazz Session #459: Josh Rutner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

210. The Jazz Session #458: Allison Au

     Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:00:45 -0000

     Allison Au’s Juno-nominated second album is Forest Grove (2016). In this interview, the Toronto-based saxophonist...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5456" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/02/11/the-jazz-session-458-allison-au/forestgrovecover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?fit=1200%2C1088&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,1088" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="forestgrovecover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?fit=250%2C227&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?fit=400%2C363&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?resize=250%2C227&#038;ssl=1" alt="forestgrovecover" width="250" height="227" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5456" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?resize=250%2C227&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?resize=768%2C696&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?resize=400%2C363&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/forestgrovecover.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Allison Au&#8217;s Juno-nominated second album is <em>Forest Grove</em> (2016). In this interview, the Toronto-based saxophonist talks about the memories that inspired the album; her long-standing quartet and why working with the same band matters; the Toronto jazz scene; and her upcoming tour of the Western U.S. and Canada. Learn more at <a href="http://alli8music.wix.com/allison">http://alli8music.wix.com/allison</a>.</p> <p><P><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join <em>The Jazz Session</em> today for just $5/month.</a></p> <p><P>Support the show at no additional cost to you by starting your Amazon shopping at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/amazon">thejazzsession.com/amazon</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/02/11/the-jazz-session-458-allison-au/">The Jazz Session #458: Allison Au</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

211. The Jazz Session #457: Romain Collin

     Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:00:38 -0000

     Pianist Romain Collin’s new album is Press Enter (ACT Music, 2015). In this interview, Collin...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5438" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/01/28/the-jazz-session-457-romain-collin/t/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?fit=1643%2C1480&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1643,1480" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;t&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="t" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?fit=400%2C360&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="t" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5438" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?resize=768%2C692&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?resize=400%2C360&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collin_Press_Enter_COVER.jpg?w=1643&amp;ssl=1 1643w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Romain Collin&#8217;s new album is <em>Press Enter</em> (ACT Music, 2015). In this interview, Collin talks about the continued growth of his trio with Luques Curtis and Kendrick Scott; his work as a film scorer on documentaries and more; the inclusion of voices from <a href="http://www.innocenceproject.org/">The Innocence Project</a> on the track &#8220;Event Horizon;&#8221; and his upcoming tour. Learn more at <a href="http://www.romaincollin.com/">http://www.romaincollin.com/</a>.</p> <p><P><strong><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Support <em>The Jazz Session</em> for just $5 a month!</a></strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/01/28/the-jazz-session-457-romain-collin/">The Jazz Session #457: Romain Collin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

212. The Jazz Session #456: Steve Lampert

     Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:00:11 -0000

     Trumpeter and composer Steve Lampert’s new album is Zahskl’s Jukebox, Vol. 1. In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5431" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/01/14/the-jazz-session-456-steve-lampert/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?fit=960%2C960&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,960" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5431" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11182117_10153431512394228_801172835142185791_n.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter and composer Steve Lampert&#8217;s new album is <em>Zahskl&#8217;s Jukebox, Vol. 1</em>. In this interview, Lampert talks about the space-age concept behind the album; the complex process of producing both the music and the actual recording; why he doesn&#8217;t play live anymore; and how a guy who grew up on hardbop ended up writing music like he writes. Learn more at <a href="http://www.steve-lampert.com/">http://www.steve-lampert.com/</a>.</p> <p><P><A href="https://thejazzsession.com/join"><strong>Support The Jazz Session</strong></a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2016/01/14/the-jazz-session-456-steve-lampert/">The Jazz Session #456: Steve Lampert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

213. The Jazz Session #455: Ross Hammond

     Tue, 26 May 2015 01:26:50 -0000

     Guitarist Ross Hammond’s new album is Flight. The solo acoustic record marks a departure from...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5425" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/05/25/the-jazz-session-455-ross-hammond/a2722909409_16/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?fit=700%2C700&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="700,700" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="a2722909409_16" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="a2722909409_16" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5425" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a2722909409_16.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Ross Hammond&#8217;s new album is <em>Flight</em>. The solo acoustic record marks a departure from his previous electric work. In this interview, recorded at Webster&#8217;s Bookstore Cafe in State College, PA, Hammond talks about why he&#8217;s playing acoustic these days, and 12-string in particular; his church background and how it led to some of the tunes on this album; the growing Sacramento jazz scene; and his upcoming projects. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rosshammond.com/">www.rosshammond.com</a>.</p> <p><P><a href="http://amzn.to/1Szme79"><strong>BUY THIS ALBUM AND SUPPORT THE JAZZ SESSION.</strong></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/05/25/the-jazz-session-455-ross-hammond/">The Jazz Session #455: Ross Hammond</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

214. The Jazz Session #454: Mimi Jones

     Mon, 11 May 2015 14:25:27 -0000

     Bassist and vocalist Mimi Jones has a new album called Balance on her own Hot...

     The post The Jazz Session #454: Mimi Jones appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5418" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/05/11/the-jazz-session-454-mimi-jones/couv_mimi_jones_balance/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/couv_mimi_jones_balance.jpg?fit=656%2C524&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="656,524" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="couv_mimi_jones_balance" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/couv_mimi_jones_balance.jpg?fit=250%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/couv_mimi_jones_balance.jpg?fit=400%2C320&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/couv_mimi_jones_balance.jpg?resize=250%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="couv_mimi_jones_balance" width="250" height="200" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5418" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/couv_mimi_jones_balance.jpg?resize=250%2C200&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/couv_mimi_jones_balance.jpg?resize=400%2C320&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/couv_mimi_jones_balance.jpg?w=656&amp;ssl=1 656w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist and vocalist Mimi Jones has a new album called <em>Balance</em> on her own Hot Tone Music label. In this interview, Jones talks about building community and why she started her own label; the life challenges that led to this album; the power of names; and her extensive upcoming touring schedule. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mimijonesmusic.com/">mimijonesmusic.com</a>. Also, be sure to check out the other new Hot Tone releases by <a href="http://www.hottonemusic.com/artists-info/camille-thurman/camille-thurman.html">Camille Thurman</a> and <a href="http://www.hottonemusic.com/artists-info/shirazette-tinnin/shirazette-tinnin.html">Shirazette Tinnin</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://amzn.to/1PdPYaL">BUY THIS ALBUM AND SUPPORT THE JAZZ SESSION.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/05/11/the-jazz-session-454-mimi-jones/">The Jazz Session #454: Mimi Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

215. The Jazz Session #453: Red Wierenga

     Mon, 04 May 2015 12:00:36 -0000

     Pianist Red Wierenga is a member of the Respect Sextet and the Respect Trio. He...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5413" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/05/04/the-jazz-session-453-red-wierenga/redcover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redcover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="redcover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redcover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redcover.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redcover.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="redcover" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5413" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redcover.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redcover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Red Wierenga is a member of the Respect Sextet and the Respect Trio. He also plays accordion in the Claudia Quintet. In this interview, he talks about three new recordings: <em>Respect &#8216;n&#8217; You: Live At Greenwich House Music School</em> by the Respect Sextet; <em>Respect The Trio, We Says</em> by the Respect Trio; and <em>Figure</em>, a duo project between Wierenga and guitarist Ryan Ferreira. He also talks about his forays into electronic music and instrument building; his work with the Claudia Quintet; and the influence on his music of Dutch pianist Misha Mengelberg. Learn more at <a href="https://respectsextet.bandcamp.com/">respectsextet.bandcamp.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/05/04/the-jazz-session-453-red-wierenga/">The Jazz Session #453: Red Wierenga</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

216. The Jazz Session #452: Ras Moshe

     Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:55:14 -0000

     Ras Moshe is a saxophonist who also creates spaces for other musicians to flourish. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5409" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/04/22/the-jazz-session-452-ras-moshe/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="600,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5409" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10551105_887395377978542_8629058793481282080_n.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Ras Moshe is a saxophonist who also creates spaces for other musicians to flourish. In this interview, he talks about the intersection of political activism and music; his father and grandfather, both of whom were saxophonists; his early exposure to the loft scene in New York City; and the work he&#8217;s doing both as a saxophonist and a creator of musical opportunities for others. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/04/22/the-jazz-session-452-ras-moshe/">The Jazz Session #452: Ras Moshe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

217. The Jazz Session #451: Natalie Cressman, Emily Asher & Angela Davis

     Mon, 13 Apr 2015 23:52:45 -0000

     On this episode, three musicians who’ve recently been on the show, and even more recently...

     The post The Jazz Session #451: Natalie Cressman, Emily Asher & Angela Davis appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5404" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/04/13/the-jazz-session-451-natalie-cressman-emily-asher-angela-davis/4cdcovers/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4cdcovers.png?fit=546%2C505&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="546,505" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="4cdcovers" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4cdcovers.png?fit=250%2C231&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4cdcovers.png?fit=400%2C370&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4cdcovers.png?resize=250%2C231&#038;ssl=1" alt="4cdcovers" width="250" height="231" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5404" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4cdcovers.png?resize=250%2C231&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4cdcovers.png?resize=400%2C370&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4cdcovers.png?w=546&amp;ssl=1 546w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>On this episode, three musicians who&#8217;ve recently been on the show, and even more recently recorded new albums: <a href="http://www.nataliecressman.com/">Natalie Cressman</a> talks about <em>Turn The Sea</em>; <a href="http://www.emilyasher.com/">Emily Asher</a> introduces <em>Meet Me In The Morning</em>; and <a href="http://www.angeladavismusic.com/">Angela Davis</a> tells the story behind <em>Lady Luck</em>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/04/13/the-jazz-session-451-natalie-cressman-emily-asher-angela-davis/">The Jazz Session #451: Natalie Cressman, Emily Asher &#038; Angela Davis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

218. The Jazz Session #450: Cat Toren

     Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:00:06 -0000

     Cat Toren is a Canadian pianist living in New York. She’s about to release an...

     The post The Jazz Session #450: Cat Toren appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5398" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/04/06/the-jazz-session-450-cat-toren/fama_final_catt_mg_7577_lores/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores.jpg?fit=250%2C251&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,251" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1260554114&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Angela Fama | Fama Photography 2010&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores.jpg?fit=249%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores.jpg?fit=250%2C251&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores.jpg?resize=250%2C251&#038;ssl=1" alt="Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores" width="250" height="251" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5398" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Fama_final_CatT_MG_7577_lores.jpg?resize=249%2C250&amp;ssl=1 249w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Cat Toren is a Canadian pianist living in New York. She&#8217;s about to release an album called <em>Inside The Sun</em> featuring music she&#8217;s written since moving to New York five years ago. This episode contains a sneak peek at some music from that album. In this interview, Toren talks about making the switch from classical piano to jazz; choosing between New York City and Berlin; finding ways to be contemplative in one of the world&#8217;s largest cities; and why she feels improvisation is a collective activity. Learn more at <a href="http://cat-toren.com/">cat-toren.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/04/06/the-jazz-session-450-cat-toren/">The Jazz Session #450: Cat Toren</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

219. The Jazz Session #449: Jasmine Lovell-Smith

     Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:00:01 -0000

     Soprano saxophonist Jasmine Lovell-Smith’s debut album is Fortune Songs. In this interview, Lovell-Smith talks about...

     The post The Jazz Session #449: Jasmine Lovell-Smith appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5394" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/23/the-jazz-session-449-jasmine-lovell-smith/51tclikfkkl-_ss280/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51TCLIKfkKL._SS280.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="51TCLIKfkKL._SS280" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51TCLIKfkKL._SS280.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51TCLIKfkKL._SS280.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51TCLIKfkKL._SS280.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="51TCLIKfkKL._SS280" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5394" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51TCLIKfkKL._SS280.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51TCLIKfkKL._SS280.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51TCLIKfkKL._SS280.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Soprano saxophonist Jasmine Lovell-Smith&#8217;s debut album is <em>Fortune Songs</em>. In this interview, Lovell-Smith talks about the long road from her native New Zealand to Brooklyn to Connecticut to her current home in Mexico; why she stopped playing music, and how she found the inspiration to start again; her early love of Stan Getz and Sonny Rollins; and her upcoming recording projects. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jasminelovellsmith.com/">jasminelovellsmith.com</a>.</p> <p><P><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008T4HVP6?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=213733&#038;creative=393177&#038;creativeASIN=B008T4HVP6&#038;linkCode=shr&#038;tag=thejasoncrane-20&#038;linkId=4KMSTI6ZR2QZCSV2&#038;=dmusic&#038;qid=1427077518&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=towering+poppies"><strong>BUY THIS ALBUM AND SUPPORT THE JAZZ SESSION AT THE SAME TIME.</STRONG></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/23/the-jazz-session-449-jasmine-lovell-smith/">The Jazz Session #449: Jasmine Lovell-Smith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

220. The Jazz Session #448: Mike Bono

     Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:09:06 -0000

     Guitarist Mike Bono’s first album is From Where You Are. In this interview, Bono talks...

     The post The Jazz Session #448: Mike Bono appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5387" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/16/the-jazz-session-448-mike-bono/the-mike-bono-group-from-where-you-are-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?fit=657%2C657&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="657,657" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="The Mike Bono Group &#8211; From Where You Are &#8211; cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="The Mike Bono Group - From Where You Are - cover" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5387" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Mike-Bono-Group-From-Where-You-Are-cover.png?w=657&amp;ssl=1 657w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Mike Bono&#8217;s first album is <em>From Where You Are</em>. In this interview, Bono talks about discovering jazz on the radio as a teenager and how it changed his life; the sweet pizza-parlor gig that helped him learn standards; his time at the Berklee school of music; and his recent appearance at the Sundance Film Festival in a tribute to Nina Simone. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mikebonomusic.com/">mikebonomusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P><A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EUF0YVQ?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=213733&#038;creative=393177&#038;creativeASIN=B00EUF0YVQ&#038;linkCode=shr&#038;tag=thejasoncrane-20&#038;linkId=WDJSGE3JZ2X5TFL5&#038;=dmusic&#038;qid=1426554333&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=mike+bono"><Strong>BUY THIS ALBUM AND SUPPORT THE JAZZ SESSION AT THE SAME TIME.</strong></a></p> <p><P><strong>BONUS:</strong> I asked my parents and sister to record the intro for this episode. <a href="https://youtu.be/5PuGvJSPIfY">It did not go well.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/16/the-jazz-session-448-mike-bono/">The Jazz Session #448: Mike Bono</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

221. The Jazz Session #447: Reggie Quinerly

     Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:12:16 -0000

     Drummer Reggie Quinerly’s new album is Invictus (Redefinition Music, 2015). In this interview, he talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5384" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/09/the-jazz-session-447-reggie-quinerly/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web.jpg?fit=550%2C494&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="550,494" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="reggie quinerly invictus cover_web" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web.jpg?fit=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="reggie quinerly invictus cover_web" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5384" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web.jpg?resize=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reggie-quinerly-invictus-cover_web.jpg?w=550&amp;ssl=1 550w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Reggie Quinerly&#8217;s new album is <em>Invictus</em> (Redefinition Music, 2015). In this interview, he talks about how a poem from the 19th century informs his career and writing; why he wanted to make an album that doesn&#8217;t sound like a &#8220;drummer&#8217;s record;&#8221; his relationship with one of his mentors, Lester Grant; and the need for musicians to control their own destinies. Learn more at <a href="http://www.reggiequinerly.com/reggiequinerly/Welcome.html">reggiequinerly.com</a>.</p> <p><P><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TPQ0CKI?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=213733&#038;creative=393177&#038;creativeASIN=B00TPQ0CKI&#038;linkCode=shr&#038;tag=thejasoncrane-20&#038;linkId=4ALLLGVERCIU7CGW&#038;=dmusic&#038;qid=1425945647&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=reggie+quinerly"><strong>BUY THIS ALBUM AND SUPPORT THE JAZZ SESSION AT THE SAME TIME.</strong></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/09/the-jazz-session-447-reggie-quinerly/">The Jazz Session #447: Reggie Quinerly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

222. The Jazz Session #446: Akua Dixon

     Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:48:01 -0000

     Cellist Akua Dixon has just released a self-titled solo album that features arrangements she’s written...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5380" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/02/the-jazz-session-446-akua-dixon/51mj0qbqgtl-_ss280/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5380" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/51Mj0QBQgtL._SS280.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Cellist Akua Dixon has just released a self-titled solo album that features arrangements she&#8217;s written for a variety of ensembles and occasions, but never had the chance to record. In this interview, Dixon talks about her career as a performer and arranger, going all the way back to the band at the Apollo; the traditional and innovative ways she arranges for string quartet; the shameful lack of African-American musicians in American orchestras today; and her time playing with many musical giants, including Max Roach. Learn more at <a href="http://www.akuadixon.com/">akuadixon.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUAE2WA?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=213733&#038;creative=393177&#038;creativeASIN=B00RUAE2WA&#038;linkCode=shr&#038;tag=thejasoncrane-20&#038;linkId=KDJISEWG5JPAD446&#038;=dmusic&#038;qid=1425339314&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=akua+dixon"><strong>BUY THIS ALBUM AND SUPPORT THE JAZZ SESSION AT THE SAME TIME.</strong></a> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/03/02/the-jazz-session-446-akua-dixon/">The Jazz Session #446: Akua Dixon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

223. The Jazz Session #445: 8th Anniversary Retrospective!

     Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:47:14 -0000

     The Jazz Session turns eight today! To celebrate, I’ve put together a look back at...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5373" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/02/24/the-jazz-session-445-8th-anniversary-retrospective/8square/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8square.jpg?fit=390%2C390&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="390,390" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="8square" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8square.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8square.jpg?fit=390%2C390&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8square.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="8square" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5373" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8square.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8square.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8square.jpg?w=390&amp;ssl=1 390w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>The Jazz Session turns eight today! To celebrate, I&#8217;ve put together a look back at eight years of the show, featuring interviews and music by many past guests, including: John Abercrombie, Carl Allen, Jen Baker &#038; Kyoko Kitamura, Gene Bertoncini, Terence Blanchard, Don Byron, Ron Carter, Jimmy Heath, Janel &#038; Anthony, Darius Jones &#038; Matthew Shipp, Steve Kuhn, Jo Lawry, Gene Ludwig, Marian McPartland, Nadje Noordhuis, Laurie Pepper, Sonny Rollins, Gerald Wilson, and more.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/02/24/the-jazz-session-445-8th-anniversary-retrospective/">The Jazz Session #445: 8th Anniversary Retrospective!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

224. The Jazz Session #444: Peter Apfelbaum

     Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:51:09 -0000

     Peter Apfelbaum’s latest release is an EP by his new band Sparkler called I Colored...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5366" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/02/16/the-jazz-session-444-peter-apfelbaum/sparkler2-f2_small/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,500" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="sparkler2-f2_small" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="sparkler2-f2_small" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5366" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sparkler2-f2_small.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Peter Apfelbaum&#8217;s latest release is an EP by his new band Sparkler called <em>I Colored It In For You</em>. In this interview, Apfelbaum talks about bringing the groove back to jazz; his upbringing in Berkeley; playing with Don Cherry; and his approach to composition and to leading bands. This interview features music by Sparkler, plus a tune from Apfelbaum&#8217;s upcoming solo album on Loove Arts and music by his New York Hieroglyphics band. Learn more at <a href="http://www.peterapfelbaum.com/">peterapfelbaum.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/02/16/the-jazz-session-444-peter-apfelbaum/">The Jazz Session #444: Peter Apfelbaum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

225. The Jazz Session #443: Rudresh Mahanthappa

     Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:08:41 -0000

     Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s new album is Bird Calls (ACT, 2015). The album was inspired by...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5363" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/02/09/the-jazz-session-443-rudresh-mahanthappa/71y4wti338l-_sx522_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/71y4wtI338L._SX522_.jpg?fit=522%2C469&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="522,469" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="71y4wtI338L._SX522_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/71y4wtI338L._SX522_.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/71y4wtI338L._SX522_.jpg?fit=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/71y4wtI338L._SX522_.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="71y4wtI338L._SX522_" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5363" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/71y4wtI338L._SX522_.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/71y4wtI338L._SX522_.jpg?resize=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/71y4wtI338L._SX522_.jpg?w=522&amp;ssl=1 522w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa&#8217;s new album is <em>Bird Calls</em> (ACT, 2015). The album was inspired by the music of Charlie Parker, although Mahanthappa composed original music rather than play Parker&#8217;s tunes. In this interview, he talks about the reasoning behind that choice; how hearing Charlie Parker affected him as a teenager; and why the best tribute to Bird is to not play his music. Learn more about Rudresh Mahanthappa at <a href="http://rudreshm.com/">rudreshm.com</a>. </p> <p><P><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SNXR2DY?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=213733&#038;creative=393177&#038;creativeASIN=B00SNXR2DY&#038;linkCode=shr&#038;tag=thejasoncrane-20&#038;linkId=MQOX4GOGW52M6I4Q&#038;sr=&#038;qid="><strong>BUY THE ALBUM AND SUPPORT THE JAZZ SESSION AT THE SAME TIME.</strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2015/02/09/the-jazz-session-443-rudresh-mahanthappa/">The Jazz Session #443: Rudresh Mahanthappa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

226. The Jazz Session #442: Bob Sneider

     Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:00:03 -0000

     Originally from Boston, guitarist Bob Sneider has called Rochester, NY, home for years. He’s built...

     The post The Jazz Session #442: Bob Sneider appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5256" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/08/29/the-jazz-session-442-bob-sneider/attachment/712308/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/712308.jpg?fit=349%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="349,350" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="712308" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/712308.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/712308.jpg?fit=349%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/712308.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="712308" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5256" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/712308.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/712308.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/712308.jpg?w=349&amp;ssl=1 349w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Originally from Boston, guitarist Bob Sneider has called Rochester, NY, home for years. He&#8217;s built an impressive career, beginning in Chuck Mangione&#8217;s band and then through his work at the Eastman School of Music and as the leader of his own ensembles. In this interview, Sneider talks about why he didn&#8217;t go to a conservatory and how he ended up as a professional musician anyway; many of the A-list musicians he&#8217;s played with over the years; his work at the Rochester International Jazz Festival; how teaching new guitarists helps him stay at the top of his game; and the rhythm section with whom he&#8217;s played for years. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bobsneider.net/">bobsneider.net</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and support the creation of more episodes. Just $5/month! Visit <a href="http:thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/08/29/the-jazz-session-442-bob-sneider/">The Jazz Session #442: Bob Sneider</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

227. The Jazz Session #441: Kevin Hays

     Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:35:41 -0000

     Pianist Kevin Hays has been part of the jazz scene for decades now, playing as...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5250" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/07/28/the-jazz-session-441-kevin-hays/copy-banner-may-2013/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/copy-Banner-May-2013.jpg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="225,225" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="copy-Banner-May-2013" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/copy-Banner-May-2013.jpg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/copy-Banner-May-2013.jpg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/copy-Banner-May-2013.jpg?resize=225%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="copy-Banner-May-2013" width="225" height="225" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/copy-Banner-May-2013.jpg?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/copy-Banner-May-2013.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Kevin Hays has been part of the jazz scene for decades now, playing as a leader and also as a sideman with folks like Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson, Chris Potter and many others. In this interview, Kevin talks about his career; his time off the scene in Santa Fe and how it changed his life and his playing; and his current <a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/kevinhays">crowdfunding project to record an album with his New Day Trio</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>SUPPORT Kevin&#8217;s new album!</strong> Please visit <a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/kevinhays">pledgemusic.com/projects/kevinhays</a> to donate toward the recording of Kevin&#8217;s new record. Thank you.</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> The Jazz Session and support the creation of more episodes. Just $5/month! Visit <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/07/28/the-jazz-session-441-kevin-hays/">The Jazz Session #441: Kevin Hays</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

228. The Jazz Session #440: Max Johnson

     Mon, 09 Jun 2014 07:00:10 -0000

     Bassist Max Johnson is a busy man. In demand on New York City’s bluegrass scene,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5241" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/06/09/the-jazz-session-440-max-johnson/max1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max1.jpg?fit=274%2C274&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="274,274" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="max1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max1.jpg?fit=274%2C274&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="max1" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-5241" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max1.jpg?w=274&amp;ssl=1 274w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5242" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/06/09/the-jazz-session-440-max-johnson/max2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max2.png?fit=302%2C309&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="302,309" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="max2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max2.png?fit=244%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max2.png?fit=302%2C309&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max2.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="max2" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-5242" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max2.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5243" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/06/09/the-jazz-session-440-max-johnson/max3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max3.jpg?fit=295%2C289&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="295,289" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="max3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max3.jpg?fit=250%2C244&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max3.jpg?fit=295%2C289&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/max3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="max3" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-5243" /></p> <p><P>Bassist <strong>Max Johnson</strong> is a busy man. In demand on New York City&#8217;s bluegrass scene, he&#8217;s also part of several bands focusing on improvised music. In this interview, Johnson discusses three recent albums: <em>Big Eyed Rabbit</em> (Not Two, 2014), <em>The Prisoner</em> (NoBusiness, 2014), and <em>The Invisible Trio</em> (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2014). He also talks about the influence of his drummer father; how he became involved in bluegrass; and why he nearly quit school because of one person but decided to finish because of another. Learn more at <a href="http://maxjohnsonmusic.com/">maxjohnsonmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT TONIGHT:</strong> Max is playing in New York tonight, June 9th 2014 at 11:00 pm at the McKittrick Hotel, 530 W 27th St. The show is free, and features Thomas Heberer on trumpet, Michael Attias on alto saxophone, Ingrid Laubrock on tenor saxophone, Max Johnson on bass and Ziv Ravitz on drums.</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> The Jazz Session for $5 a month <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">here</a>. Your membership gets you free mp3s and helps me get to NYC to record more interviews. Thanks! </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/06/09/the-jazz-session-440-max-johnson/">The Jazz Session #440: Max Johnson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

229. The Jazz Session #439: Giacomo Merega

     Mon, 02 Jun 2014 07:00:34 -0000

     Electric bassist Giacomo Merega‘s two newest projects are both trio recordings: The Surface Of An...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5234" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/06/02/the-jazz-session-439-giacomo-merega/gi2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gi2.jpg?fit=345%2C235&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="345,235" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="gi2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gi2.jpg?fit=250%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gi2.jpg?fit=345%2C235&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gi2.jpg?resize=250%2C170&#038;ssl=1" alt="gi2" width="250" height="170" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5234" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gi2.jpg?resize=250%2C170&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gi2.jpg?w=345&amp;ssl=1 345w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Electric bassist <strong>Giacomo Merega</strong>&#8216;s two newest projects are both trio recordings: <em>The Surface Of An Object</em> (Rudi Records, 2014) and <em>Crows And Motives</em> (Underwolf, 2014). In this interview, Merega talks about expressing the concept of &#8220;surface&#8221; in music; why he chose the electric bass and how he is crafting his own sound; free improvisation versus composition; graphic scores and whether seeing them changes one&#8217;s appreciation of a piece of music; and his concert series. Learn more about the series on its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sololosconcertseries">Facebook page</a> and at the <a href="http://prospectrange.com/Prospect_Range/Home.html">Prospect Range</a> site. </p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> The Jazz Session for $5 a month <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">here</a>. Your membership gets you free mp3s and helps me get to NYC to record more interviews. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/06/02/the-jazz-session-439-giacomo-merega/">The Jazz Session #439: Giacomo Merega</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

230. The Jazz Session #438: Adison Evans

     Tue, 27 May 2014 02:31:18 -0000

     Baritone saxophonist Adison Evans‘ life took an unexpected turn when she was called to audition...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5230" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/26/the-jazz-session-438-adison-evans/adison/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?fit=709%2C709&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="709,709" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="adison" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="adison" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5230" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/adison.jpg?w=709&amp;ssl=1 709w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Baritone saxophonist <strong>Adison Evans</strong>&#8216; life took an unexpected turn when she was called to audition for Beyonce&#8217;s band. She got the gig, and left almost immediately for the Super Bowl and a world tour. Home between tours, Evans is still committed to the jazz she studied at Juilliard. In this interview, she talks about both sides of her life &#8212; traveling with a superstar and playing improvised music. Learn more at <a href="http://adisjazzkitchen.com/">adisjazzkitchen.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/adison_evans">@adison_evans</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>LIVE SHOW!</strong> You can hear Adison Evans perform on her birthday, May 29, at Scholes Street Studio, 375 Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, NY. The show starts at 8 pm and costs $10 (free for kids).</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> for $5 a month <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">here</a>. Your membership gets you free mp3s and helps me get to NYC to record more interviews. Thanks!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/26/the-jazz-session-438-adison-evans/">The Jazz Session #438: Adison Evans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

231. The Jazz Session #437: Sara Serpa and Andre Matos

     Tue, 20 May 2014 03:40:31 -0000

     Primavera (2014, Inner Circle Music) is the new album by vocalist Sara Serpa and guitarist...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5225" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/19/the-jazz-session-437-sara-serpa-and-andre-matos/primarvera/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/primarvera.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="primarvera" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/primarvera.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/primarvera.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/primarvera.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="primarvera" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/primarvera.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/primarvera.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/primarvera.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>Primavera</em> (2014, Inner Circle Music) is the new album by vocalist Sara Serpa and guitarist Andre Matos. In this interview, Serpa and Matos talk about using the studio as an instrument; the long process that led to this album; how the impending birth of their first child impacted the recording; and the use of others&#8217; poetry in their music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.saraserpa.com/">www.saraserpa.com</a> and <a href="http://www.andrematosmusic.com/">www.andrematosmusic.com</a>, and follow Sara on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/serpasara">@serpasara</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> Sara&#8217;s and Andre&#8217;s music in <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a> and a portion of your purchase price will benefit the show. Note that you can click on a link in the store and then buy anything you want, and a portion of whatever you buy will help the show. Thanks!</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/19/the-jazz-session-437-sara-serpa-and-andre-matos/">The Jazz Session #437: Sara Serpa and Andre Matos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

232. Sexism in jazz

     Wed, 07 May 2014 00:20:07 -0000

     Use the player above to listen to an audio version of this post.

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     <p><P>Use the player above to listen to an audio version of this post.</p> <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5219" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/06/sexism-in-jazz/jasoncrane_womeninjazz/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,800" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jasoncrane_womeninjazz" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" alt="jasoncrane_womeninjazz" width="400" height="400" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5219" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jasoncrane_womeninjazz.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/06/sexism-in-jazz/">Sexism in jazz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

233. The Jazz Session #436: Hilary Gardner

     Mon, 05 May 2014 07:00:57 -0000

     Vocalist Hilary Gardner‘s latest recording is The Great City. In this interview, we talk about...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5212" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/05/the-jazz-session-436-hilary-gardner/the-great-city/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/The-Great-City.jpg?fit=360%2C327&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="360,327" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="The-Great-City" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/The-Great-City.jpg?fit=250%2C227&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/The-Great-City.jpg?fit=360%2C327&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/The-Great-City.jpg?resize=250%2C227&#038;ssl=1" alt="The-Great-City" width="250" height="227" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5212" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/The-Great-City.jpg?resize=250%2C227&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/The-Great-City.jpg?w=360&amp;ssl=1 360w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist <strong>Hilary Gardner</strong>&#8216;s latest recording is <em>The Great City</em>. In this interview, we talk about New York City and how it inspired the album; her long, strange trip from Wasilla, Alaska to Brooklyn; and how she finds and interprets songs. Learn more at <a href="http://hilarygardner.com/">hilarygardner.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/hilarygardner">@hilarygardner</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/05/05/the-jazz-session-436-hilary-gardner/">The Jazz Session #436: Hilary Gardner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

234. The Jazz Session #435: Reuben Radding

     Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:04:47 -0000

     Reuben Radding is a bassist and photographer. In this interview, he talks about his long...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5205" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/28/the-jazz-session-435-reuben-radding/reuben/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reuben.jpg?fit=899%2C909&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="899,909" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="reuben" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reuben.jpg?fit=247%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reuben.jpg?fit=395%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reuben.jpg?resize=247%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="reuben" width="247" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5205" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reuben.jpg?resize=247%2C250&amp;ssl=1 247w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reuben.jpg?resize=395%2C400&amp;ssl=1 395w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reuben.jpg?w=899&amp;ssl=1 899w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px" /></p> <p><P><strong>Reuben Radding</strong> is a bassist and photographer. In this interview, he talks about his long road to photography; why he gravitates toward risk in his art; the battles over music terminology; and his own personal path away from music and back again. Learn more at <A href="http://www.reubenradding.com/">www.reubenradding.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ReubenRadding">@ReubenRadding</a>. </p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p><P>Photo credit: <A href="http://www.richwoodsonphotography.net/">Rich Woodson</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/28/the-jazz-session-435-reuben-radding/">The Jazz Session #435: Reuben Radding</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

235. The Jazz Session #434: Emily Asher

     Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:00:30 -0000

     Trombonist and vocalist Emily Asher’s latest recording with her band Garden Party is Carnival Of...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5199" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/21/the-jazz-session-434-emily-asher/asher/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/asher.jpg?fit=250%2C245&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,245" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="asher" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/asher.jpg?fit=250%2C245&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/asher.jpg?fit=250%2C245&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/asher.jpg?resize=250%2C245&#038;ssl=1" alt="asher" width="250" height="245" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5199" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist and vocalist Emily Asher&#8217;s latest recording with her band Garden Party is <em>Carnival Of Joy!</em>, released in 2013. In this interview, Asher talks about her journey from playing trad jazz in the Pacific Northwest to her current life as part of the same scene in New York; her new project with bass sax, accordion and trombone; the difference between recreating music and re-imagining it; and her plans for her next album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.emilyasher.com/">www.emilyasher.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/emasherbone">@emasherbone</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> Emily&#8217;s music in <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a> and a portion of your purchase price will benefit the show. Note that you can click on a link in the store and then buy anything you want, and a portion of whatever you buy will help the show. Thanks!</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/21/the-jazz-session-434-emily-asher/">The Jazz Session #434: Emily Asher</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

236. The Jazz Session #433: Eric DiVito

     Mon, 14 Apr 2014 07:00:14 -0000

     Guitarist Eric DiVito‘s new album is The Second Time Around (PJC, 2013), featuring Corcoran Holt...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5191" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/14/the-jazz-session-433-eric-divito/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n.jpg?fit=800%2C815&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,815" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n.jpg?fit=245%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n.jpg?fit=392%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n.jpg?resize=245%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n" width="245" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5191" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n.jpg?resize=245%2C250&amp;ssl=1 245w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n.jpg?resize=392%2C400&amp;ssl=1 392w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10157345_281591182000945_4330628472280613222_n.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist <strong>Eric DiVito</strong>&#8216;s new album is <em>The Second Time Around</em> (PJC, 2013), featuring Corcoran Holt on bass and Alyssa Falk Verheyn on drums, with guest appearances by Mavis Swan Poole and Steve Wilson. In this interview, DiVito talks about his approach to standards; the recording session and what made it work so well; finding originality in arranging; and his take on a being a jazz guitarist. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ericdivito.com/">ericdivito.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/ericdivitomusic">@ericdivitomusic</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> this album in <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a> and a portion of your purchase price will benefit the show. Note that you can click on a link in the store and then buy anything you want, and a portion of whatever you buy will help the show. Thanks!</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/14/the-jazz-session-433-eric-divito/">The Jazz Session #433: Eric DiVito</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

237. The Jazz Session #432: Ed Rosenberg III

     Mon, 07 Apr 2014 07:00:30 -0000

     Saxophonist Ed Rosenberg’s latest record is The Warming with his band Glue Gun Optimism. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5185" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/07/the-jazz-session-432-ed-rosenberg-iii/a3400319198_2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a3400319198_2.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="350,350" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="a3400319198_2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a3400319198_2.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a3400319198_2.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a3400319198_2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="a3400319198_2" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5185" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a3400319198_2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a3400319198_2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a3400319198_2.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist <strong>Ed Rosenberg&#8217;s</strong> latest record is <em>The Warming</em> with his band Glue Gun Optimism. In this interview, Rosenberg talks about the very technical idea that led to his very accessible new project; his work in theatre, film and dance; Jerseyband, with whom he&#8217;s performed for more than a decade; and writing music for kids. Learn more at <a href="http://eddie3.com/">eddie3.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/eddiethepancake">eddiethepancake</a>. </p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> this album in <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a> and a portion of your purchase price will benefit the show. Note that you can click on a link in the store and then buy anything you want, and a portion of whatever you buy will help the show. Thanks!</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/04/07/the-jazz-session-432-ed-rosenberg-iii/">The Jazz Session #432: Ed Rosenberg III</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

238. The Jazz Session #431: Danny Fox

     Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:00:19 -0000

     Pianist Danny Fox‘s new album is Wide Eyed (Hot Cup Records, 2014). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5173" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/03/17/the-jazz-session-431-danny-fox/614xghd7wpl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5173" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/614xgHd7WpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist <strong>Danny Fox</strong>&#8216;s new album is <em>Wide Eyed</em> (Hot Cup Records, 2014). In this interview, Fox talks about growing up in Manhattan surrounded by jazz greats; why he chose Harvard rather than a conservatory; and writing for this trio, who&#8217;ve been playing and touring together for five years. Learn more at <a href="http://dannyfoxmusic.com">dannyfoxmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> this album in <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a> and a portion of your purchase price will benefit the show. Note that you can click on a link in the story and then buy anything you want, and a portion of whatever you buy will help the show. Thanks!</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/03/17/the-jazz-session-431-danny-fox/">The Jazz Session #431: Danny Fox</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

239. The Jazz Session #430: Alison Wedding

     Mon, 03 Mar 2014 08:00:51 -0000

     Vocalist Alison Wedding‘s most recent album is This Dance (Ground Up Records, 2012). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5165" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/03/03/the-jazz-session-430-alison-wedding/g08063/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/g08063.jpg?fit=338%2C306&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="338,306" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="g08063" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/g08063.jpg?fit=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/g08063.jpg?fit=338%2C306&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/g08063.jpg?resize=250%2C226&#038;ssl=1" alt="g08063" width="250" height="226" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5165" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/g08063.jpg?resize=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/g08063.jpg?w=338&amp;ssl=1 338w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist <strong>Alison Wedding</strong>&#8216;s most recent album is <em>This Dance</em> (Ground Up Records, 2012). In this interview, Wedding talks about writing songs and how much a writer reveals; her years singing in Australia; improvisation versus interpretation; and her recent experience singing with Bobby McFerrin. Learn more at <a href="http://alisonwedding.com/">alisonwedding.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/alisonwedding">@alisonwedding</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> this album in <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a> and a portion of your purchase price will benefit the show. Note that you can click on a link in the story and then buy anything you want, and a portion of whatever you buy will help the show. Thanks!</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> and get two free mp3s with each show plus exclusive content. Membership costs just $5/month. The money funds trips to NYC to record new episodes. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join here.</a></p> <p><P>Finally, enjoy this video of Alison and recent Grammy winners Snarky Puppy:</P></p> <p><P><object width="450" height="253"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/YXdFkD0BwbY?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/03/03/the-jazz-session-430-alison-wedding/">The Jazz Session #430: Alison Wedding</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

240. The Jazz Session #429: Brian Landrus

     Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:00:39 -0000

     Saxophonist Brian Landrus is a bandleader and the creative force behind the upcoming 92Y Soul...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5147" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/02/17/the-jazz-session-429-brian-landrus/510v0oj2fwl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="230,230" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=230%2C230&#038;ssl=1" alt="510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_" width="230" height="230" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5147" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/510V0Oj2FWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5148" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/02/17/the-jazz-session-429-brian-landrus/ms_tisch_souljazz_2cr/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MS_Tisch_SoulJazz_2cr.gif?fit=248%2C230&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="248,230" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="MS_Tisch_SoulJazz_2cr" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MS_Tisch_SoulJazz_2cr.gif?fit=248%2C230&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MS_Tisch_SoulJazz_2cr.gif?fit=248%2C230&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MS_Tisch_SoulJazz_2cr.gif?resize=248%2C230&#038;ssl=1" alt="MS_Tisch_SoulJazz_2cr" width="248" height="230" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5148" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist <strong>Brian Landrus</strong> is a bandleader and the creative force behind the upcoming <a href="http://www.92y.org/Uptown/Concerts/Jazz-Popular/92Y-Jazz?utm_source=MegaNav_Perf&#038;utm_medium=meganav_Concerts_92YJazz&#038;utm_campaign=Concerts_Popular">92Y Soul Jazz Festival</a>. His most recent album with his band Kaleidoscope is <em>Mirage</em> (BlueLand Records, 2013). In this interview, Landrus talks about the festival, which features Esperanza Spalding, DJ Logic and Joey Defrancesco, along with Kaleidoscope. He also discusses his career, from his early years in Las Vegas playing with Motown giants to his move to the East Coast to explore both experimental and groove-based music. Learn more at <a href="http://brianlandrus.com/">brianlandrus.com</a> and follow him on Twitter on <a href="http://twitter.com/brianlandrus">@brianlandrus</a>.</p> <p><P><strong><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">JOIN</a></strong> <em>The Jazz Session</em> today! For $5/month you get two free mp3s with every episode and exclusive bonus content. </p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> this album in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store"><em>The Jazz Session</em> store</a> and help support the show at no additional cost to you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2014/02/17/the-jazz-session-429-brian-landrus/">The Jazz Session #429: Brian Landrus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

241. The Jazz Session #428: Shirantha Beddage

     Mon, 16 Dec 2013 08:01:54 -0000

     Baritone saxophonist Shirantha Beddage’s latest album is Identity (Addo Records, 2012). In this interview, Beddage...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5129" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/12/16/the-jazz-session-428-shirantha-beddage/514jfrcx9bl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5129" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/514jFRcX9BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Baritone saxophonist Shirantha Beddage&#8217;s latest album is <em>Identity</em> (Addo Records, 2012). In this interview, Beddage talks about searching for his identity as a musician and as an educator; his years in New York and Georgia and how they shaped his current sound; the institutionalization of jazz in the university system; and the Toronto jazz scene. Learn more at <a href="http://shiranthabeddage.com/">shiranthabeddage.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/beddagemusic">@beddagemusic</a>.</p> <p><P><Strong>BUY THIS ALBUM</strong> in <em>The Jazz Session</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a> and a portion of your purchase price will benefit the show at no additional cost to you.</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> the show for $5/month and get two free mp3s with each show. Join <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">here</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/12/16/the-jazz-session-428-shirantha-beddage/">The Jazz Session #428: Shirantha Beddage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

242. The Jazz Session #427: Jeff Lederer

     Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:00:18 -0000

     Saxophonist Jeff Lederer’s latest recording is Swing ‘N Dix (Little i music, 2013), an album...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5115" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/12/02/the-jazz-session-427-jeff-lederer/51fwkxfqvil-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5115" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/51fWkXFQvIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Jeff Lederer&#8217;s latest recording is <em>Swing &#8216;N Dix</em> (Little i music, 2013), an album that looks back at his early days playing music inspired by trad jazz. The album features Kirk Knuffke on cornet, Bob Stewart on tuba and Matt Wilson on drums. In this interview, Lederer talks about that early band and how it introduced him to collective improvisation; how a shared love of Albert Ayler brought he and Matt Wilson together; and his fascination with the Shakers, both musically and anthropologically. Learn more at <a href="http://www.littleimusic.com">littleimusic.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/littleimusic">@littleimusic</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>BUY</strong> this album in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store"><em>The Jazz Session</em> store</a> and your purchase will support the show at no additional cost to you.</p> <p><P><strong>VOTE</strong> for <em>The Jazz Session</em> in the <a href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/111810-jazztimes-readers-poll-2013"><em>JazzTimes</em> readers&#8217; poll</a> by today, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. ET. Thank you!</p> <p><P><strong>JOIN</strong> the show for $5/month and get two free mp3s with each show. Join <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">here</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/12/02/the-jazz-session-427-jeff-lederer/">The Jazz Session #427: Jeff Lederer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

243. The Jazz Session #426: Michael Weiss and Sean H. Doyle

     Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:01:53 -0000

     Michael Weiss is a pianist and composer. His most recent album is Soul Journey. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5103" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/11/15/the-jazz-session-426-michael-weiss-and-sean-h-doyle/51lru6zepl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/51lru6%2BzEpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51lru6+zEpL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/51lru6%2BzEpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/51lru6%2BzEpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/51lru6%2BzEpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="51lru6+zEpL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5103" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/51lru6%2BzEpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/51lru6%2BzEpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/51lru6%2BzEpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><strong>Michael Weiss</strong> is a pianist and composer. His most recent album is <em>Soul Journey</em>. In this interview, Weiss talks about his often challenging music and how he revisits compositions for each performance; his years with jazz masters such as Jon Hendricks, Junior Cook and Johnny Griffin; and how listening to Wayne Shorter gave him the green light to try more adventurous writing. Learn more at <a href="http://www.michaelweiss.info/">michaelweiss.info</a>.</p> <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5104" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/11/15/the-jazz-session-426-michael-weiss-and-sean-h-doyle/shdles2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shdles2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="shdles2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shdles2.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shdles2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shdles2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="shdles2" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5104" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shdles2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shdles2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shdles2.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><strong>Sean H. Doyle</strong> is a writer and recovering musician from Brooklyn. Following up on a <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/11/08/my-thoughts-miles-davis-live-at-the-fillmore-east/">conversation on Twitter</a>, Sean and I talk about attitude in music and why it attracts him. Sean also gives listeners several suggestions on bands from the punk and noise worlds, and talks about the similarities they share with improvised music. Learn more at <a href="http://seanhdoyle.com/">seanhdoyle.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/seanhdoyle">@seanhdoyle</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/11/15/the-jazz-session-426-michael-weiss-and-sean-h-doyle/">The Jazz Session #426: Michael Weiss and Sean H. Doyle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

244. The Jazz Session #425: Angela Davis

     Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:00:29 -0000

     Saxophonist Angela Davis’s debut album is The Art of The Melody (2013). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5088" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/11/01/the-jazz-session-425-angela-davis/angeladaviscover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AngelaDavisCover.jpg?fit=525%2C394&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="525,394" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="AngelaDavisCover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AngelaDavisCover.jpg?fit=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AngelaDavisCover.jpg?fit=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AngelaDavisCover.jpg?resize=250%2C187&#038;ssl=1" alt="AngelaDavisCover" width="250" height="187" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5088" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AngelaDavisCover.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AngelaDavisCover.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AngelaDavisCover.jpg?w=525&amp;ssl=1 525w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></P></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Angela Davis&#8217;s debut album is <em>The Art of The Melody</em> (2013). In this interview, Davis talks about her Australian roots; why she&#8217;s most interested in the lineage of players such as Lee Konitz, with whom she&#8217;s studied; melodic improvisation; and how to approach songs from outside the jazz canon. Learn more at <a href="http://www.angeladavismusic.com">angeladavismusic.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/musicaldavis">@musicaldavis</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Members</strong> can download a free track from <em>The Art Of The Melody</em>. Become a member for $5/month at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p><P>Support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store">store</a>. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/11/01/the-jazz-session-425-angela-davis/">The Jazz Session #425: Angela Davis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

245. The Jazz Session #424: Ralph Alessi

     Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:00:56 -0000

     Trumpeter Ralph Alessi’s new album is Baida (ECM, 2013). In this interview, Alessi talks about...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5052" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/10/15/the-jazz-session-424-ralph-alessi/61df1cuutml-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5052" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/61dF1CuUTML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Ralph Alessi&#8217;s new album is <em>Baida</em> (ECM, 2013). In this interview, Alessi talks about the cohesiveness of this band after multiple albums together; playing the record for his mother in her final days; and his many years studying classical music before his experience at CalArts changed the course of his life. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ralphalessi.com/">ralphalessi.com</a>.</p> <p><P>You can get a free mp3 from this album (along with many more free mp3s) by <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">becoming a member for $5/month</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying this album in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">the show&#8217;s store</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>SPONSOR:</strong></p> <p><P>This episode is brought to you by innova Recordings, the label of the American Composers Forum. Innova releases creative jazz from the inside to the outside, Braxton to Big Band, Ligeti to Yao to Hwang. Even the different drummer is on our label. On the web at <a href="http://innova.mu">innova.mu</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/10/15/the-jazz-session-424-ralph-alessi/">The Jazz Session #424: Ralph Alessi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

246. The Jazz Session #423: Lee Konitz and Camila Meza

     Tue, 01 Oct 2013 07:00:31 -0000

     The season premiere of The Jazz Session begins with an extended conversation with saxophonist Lee...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5006" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/10/01/the-jazz-session-423-lee-konitz-and-camila-meza/tjs423/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?fit=602%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="602,600" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="tjs423" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?fit=400%2C398&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="tjs423" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5006" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?resize=400%2C398&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tjs423.png?w=602&amp;ssl=1 602w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>The season premiere of <em>The Jazz Session</em> begins with an extended conversation with saxophonist Lee Konitz. Konitz talks about why he followed a different path than most players of his generation; how he continues to find new things to play on standards; and what he looks for in the people he plays with. The music in this part of the show comes from <em>Enfants Terribles</em> (Half Note, 2012), his live album with Gary Peacock, Bill Frisell and Joey Baron. The album is available in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/"><em>The Jazz Session&#8217;s</em> store</a>.</p> <p><P>In the second part of the show, guitarist and vocalist Camila Meza returns to talk about her new EP, <em>Prisma</em> (2013). Meza is performing at The Blue Note in NYC on October 11, 2013. Her new album is also available in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/"><em>The Jazz Session&#8217;s</em> store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/10/01/the-jazz-session-423-lee-konitz-and-camila-meza/">The Jazz Session #423: Lee Konitz and Camila Meza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

247. A 2004 interview with Les McCann about Swiss Movement

     Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:00:42 -0000

     Today is Les McCann’s birthday. Back in 2004, I interviewed Les about his classic soul-jazz...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4993" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/23/a-2004-interview-with-les-mccann-about-swiss-movement/318ngfhcp4l/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/318NGFHCP4L.jpg?fit=299%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="299,300" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="318NGFHCP4L" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/318NGFHCP4L.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/318NGFHCP4L.jpg?fit=299%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/318NGFHCP4L.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="318NGFHCP4L" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4993" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/318NGFHCP4L.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/318NGFHCP4L.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/318NGFHCP4L.jpg?w=299&amp;ssl=1 299w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Today is Les McCann&#8217;s birthday. Back in 2004, I interviewed Les about his classic soul-jazz album Swiss Movement, featuring Eddie Harris, Benny Bailey, Leroy Vinnegar and Donald Dean. Enjoy!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/23/a-2004-interview-with-les-mccann-about-swiss-movement/">A 2004 interview with Les McCann about Swiss Movement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

248. The Jazz Session #422: Vijay Iyer, Mary Halvorson, Stephan Crump, Nicky Schrire & the Atlas preview

     Tue, 10 Sep 2013 04:27:38 -0000

     I’m celebrating my 40th birthday with four new mini-interviews. Vijay Iyer talks about Holding It...

     The post The Jazz Session #422: Vijay Iyer, Mary Halvorson, Stephan Crump, Nicky Schrire & the Atlas preview appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4976" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/10/the-jazz-session-422-vijay-iyer-mary-halvorson-stephan-crump-nicky-schrire-the-atlas-preview/51hqlox7oml-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4976" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51hqLoX7omL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4977" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/10/the-jazz-session-422-vijay-iyer-mary-halvorson-stephan-crump-nicky-schrire-the-atlas-preview/51gxzjxol3l-_sy300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51gXZjxol3L._SY300_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51gXZjxol3L._SY300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51gXZjxol3L._SY300_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51gXZjxol3L._SY300_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51gXZjxol3L._SY300_.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="51gXZjxol3L._SY300_" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4977" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51gXZjxol3L._SY300_.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/51gXZjxol3L._SY300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /><br /><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4978" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/10/the-jazz-session-422-vijay-iyer-mary-halvorson-stephan-crump-nicky-schrire-the-atlas-preview/619lmppcvl-_sl1400_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/619l%2BMppCVL._SL1400_.jpg?fit=200%2C181&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,181" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="619l+MppCVL._SL1400_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/619l%2BMppCVL._SL1400_.jpg?fit=200%2C181&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/619l%2BMppCVL._SL1400_.jpg?fit=200%2C181&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/619l%2BMppCVL._SL1400_.jpg?resize=200%2C181&#038;ssl=1" alt="619l+MppCVL._SL1400_" width="200" height="181" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4978" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4979" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/10/the-jazz-session-422-vijay-iyer-mary-halvorson-stephan-crump-nicky-schrire-the-atlas-preview/81qrbcxfphl-_sl1500_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/81QRBCXFpHL._SL1500_.jpg?fit=200%2C180&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,180" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="81QRBCXFpHL._SL1500_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/81QRBCXFpHL._SL1500_.jpg?fit=200%2C180&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/81QRBCXFpHL._SL1500_.jpg?fit=200%2C180&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/81QRBCXFpHL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=200%2C180&#038;ssl=1" alt="81QRBCXFpHL._SL1500_" width="200" height="180" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4979" /></p> <p><P>I&#8217;m celebrating my 40th birthday with four new mini-interviews. <A href="http://www.vijay-iyer.com">Vijay Iyer</a> talks about <em>Holding It Down</em>, his new album with Mike Ladd; <a href="http://www.maryhalvorson.com/">Mary Halvorson</a> introduces her septet recording <em>Illusionary Sea</em>; <a href="http://stephancrump.com/">Stephan Crump</a>&#8216;s Rosetta Trio is back with <em>Thwirl</em>; and <a href="http://www.nickyschrire.com/">Nicky Schrire</a> discusses her duo album <em>Space and Time</em>. Plus, <a href="http://www.bradlinde.com/">Brad Linde</a> returns with a preview of the upcoming season of jazz at <a href="http://atlasarts.org/">the Atlas</a> in Washington, D.C. </p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying these albums in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>. Thanks!</p> <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4980" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/10/the-jazz-session-422-vijay-iyer-mary-halvorson-stephan-crump-nicky-schrire-the-atlas-preview/atlas_theater_shops_dc/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Atlas_Theater_shops_DC.jpg?fit=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="400,267" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DSC-H1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1313591098&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Atlas_Theater_shops_DC" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Atlas_Theater_shops_DC.jpg?fit=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Atlas_Theater_shops_DC.jpg?fit=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Atlas_Theater_shops_DC.jpg?resize=400%2C267&#038;ssl=1" alt="Atlas_Theater_shops_DC" width="400" height="267" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4980" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Atlas_Theater_shops_DC.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Atlas_Theater_shops_DC.jpg?resize=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/09/10/the-jazz-session-422-vijay-iyer-mary-halvorson-stephan-crump-nicky-schrire-the-atlas-preview/">The Jazz Session #422: Vijay Iyer, Mary Halvorson, Stephan Crump, Nicky Schrire &#038; the Atlas preview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

249. The Jazz Session #421: Cuneiform Records (and a Kickstarter message)

     Sun, 28 Jul 2013 04:01:13 -0000

     Steve Feigenbaum is the founder of Cuneiform Records. In this interview, he talks about the...

     The post The Jazz Session #421: Cuneiform Records (and a Kickstarter message) appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4961" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/28/the-jazz-session-421-cuneiform-records-and-a-kickstarter-message/cuneiform-logo-black-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cuneiform-logo-Black1.gif?fit=250%2C288&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,288" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Cuneiform-logo-Black" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cuneiform-logo-Black1.gif?fit=217%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cuneiform-logo-Black1.gif?fit=250%2C288&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cuneiform-logo-Black1.gif?resize=250%2C288&#038;ssl=1" alt="Cuneiform-logo-Black" width="250" height="288" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4961" /></p> <p><P>Steve Feigenbaum is the founder of Cuneiform Records. In this interview, he talks about the origin of the label; what it&#8217;s like to run a record label in the age of digital downloads; and the varied roster he&#8217;s put together over the years. Learn more at <a href="http://www.cuneiformrecords.com/">cuneiformrecords.com</a> and follow the label on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/cuneiformrecord">@cuneiformrecord</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE: The Jazz Session&#8217;s Kickstarter runs until July 31, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. <a href="http://kck.st/1b2ff0V">Please support the show</a>.</strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/28/the-jazz-session-421-cuneiform-records-and-a-kickstarter-message/">The Jazz Session #421: Cuneiform Records (and a Kickstarter message)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

250. The Jazz Session #420: Jeff Albert

     Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:53:19 -0000

     Trombonist Jeff Albert’s new album is The Tree On The Mound (RogueArt, 2013). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4959" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/22/the-jazz-session-420-jeff-albert/jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-20130427113449-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-201304271134491.jpg?fit=250%2C276&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,276" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-20130427113449" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-201304271134491.jpg?fit=226%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-201304271134491.jpg?fit=250%2C276&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-201304271134491.jpg?resize=250%2C276&#038;ssl=1" alt="jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-20130427113449" width="250" height="276" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4959" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-201304271134491.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jeff-albert-jeff-alberts-instigation-quartet-the-tree-on-the-mound-201304271134491.jpg?resize=226%2C250&amp;ssl=1 226w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist Jeff Albert&#8217;s new album is <em>The Tree On The Mound</em> (RogueArt, 2013). In this interview, recorded in 2011 in New York City, Albert talks about teaching improvisation to kids; the intersection of computer technology and improvisation; and why you&#8217;ll always hear a groove at some point during a Jeff Albert show. Learn more at <a href="http://jeffalbert.com/">jeffalbert.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffalbert">@jeffalbert</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Please donate to the Kickstarter campaign to bring back The Jazz Session. <a href="http://kck.st/1b2ff0V">Click here to donate</a>.</strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/22/the-jazz-session-420-jeff-albert/">The Jazz Session #420: Jeff Albert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

251. The Jazz Session #419: Maria Christina

     Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:55:51 -0000

     Vocalist and composer Maria Christina’s debut album is The Timeless In You (Cracked AnEgg Records,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4957" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/10/the-jazz-session-419-maria-christina/1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4957" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n1.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1044140_10201663152123782_323265234_n1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist and composer Maria Christina&#8217;s debut album is <em>The Timeless In You</em> (Cracked AnEgg Records, 2013). In this interview, Maria Christina talks about taking risks; the Berlin jazz scene; allowing space in her writing for improvisation; and her time studying with Theo Bleckmann in New York. Learn more at <a href="http://www.maria-christina.com/">maria-christina.com</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/10/the-jazz-session-419-maria-christina/">The Jazz Session #419: Maria Christina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

252. The Jazz Session #418: Geoffrey Keezer

     Mon, 01 Jul 2013 04:00:49 -0000

     Pianist Geoffrey Keezer’s new solo piano album is Heart of the Piano (Motema Music, 2013)....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4705" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/01/the-jazz-session-418-geoffrey-keezer/51b9tj17-yl-_sx300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/51B9tj17-YL._SX300_.jpg?fit=300%2C272&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,272" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51B9tj17-YL._SX300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/51B9tj17-YL._SX300_.jpg?fit=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/51B9tj17-YL._SX300_.jpg?fit=300%2C272&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/51B9tj17-YL._SX300_.jpg?resize=250%2C226&#038;ssl=1" alt="51B9tj17-YL._SX300_" width="250" height="226" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4705" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/51B9tj17-YL._SX300_.jpg?resize=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/51B9tj17-YL._SX300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Geoffrey Keezer&#8217;s new solo piano album is <em>Heart of the Piano</em> (Motema Music, 2013). In this interview, Keezer talks about his time with Art Blakey; why he didn&#8217;t join Miles Davis&#8217;s band; the diversity of the projects he works on; and the art of playing solo. Learn more at <a href="http://geoffreykeezer.com/">geoffreykeezer.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/88keezer">@88keezer</a>. </p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p><P><em>Note #1: This interview was recorded in December 2011, but the album just came out, so the interview never aired.</em></p> <p><P><em>Note #2: This interview is being released on the same day as the launch of a <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/932910271/the-return-of-the-jazz-session"><strong>Kickstarter campaign</strong></a> to bring back The Jazz Session for one year. Please contribute if you can. Thank you!</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2013/07/01/the-jazz-session-418-geoffrey-keezer/">The Jazz Session #418: Geoffrey Keezer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

253. The Jazz Session #417: Geoffrey Keezer & Donny McCaslin

     Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:00:48 -0000

     This is the final episode of The Jazz Session. It’s a conversation with pianist Geoffrey...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4632" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/29/the-jazz-session-417-geoffrey-keezer-donny-mccaslin/keezer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/keezer.jpg?fit=225%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="225,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;945806103&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="keezer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/keezer.jpg?fit=225%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/keezer.jpg?fit=225%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/keezer.jpg?resize=225%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="keezer" width="225" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4632" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4633" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/29/the-jazz-session-417-geoffrey-keezer-donny-mccaslin/donny/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/donny.jpg?fit=225%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="225,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1212002467&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="donny" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/donny.jpg?fit=225%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/donny.jpg?fit=225%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/donny.jpg?resize=225%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="donny" width="225" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4633" /></p> <p><P>This is the final episode of <em>The Jazz Session</em>. It&#8217;s a conversation with pianist Geoffrey Keezer and saxophonist Donny McCaslin, recorded at the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival. In this interview, Keezer and McCaslin talk about duo playing; their new recordings; Wayne Shorter and Art Blakey; adjusting for different kinds of live performances; and, improbably, Rush. Learn more at <a href="http://www.geoffreykeezer.com/">geoffreykeezer.com</a> and <a href="http://www.donnymccaslin.com/">donnymccaslin.com</a> and follow them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/88keezer">@88keezer</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/dmccee">@dmccee</a>.</p> <p><P>Thank you to everyone who made the last five years possible. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/29/the-jazz-session-417-geoffrey-keezer-donny-mccaslin/">The Jazz Session #417: Geoffrey Keezer &#038; Donny McCaslin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

254. The Jazz Session #416: Natalie Cressman

     Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:00:16 -0000

     Trombonist and vocalist Natalie Cressman’s debut album with her band Secret Garden is called Unfolding...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4627" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/25/the-jazz-session-416-natalie-cressman/51ff8o8sq7l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4627" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51ff8O8SQ7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist and vocalist Natalie Cressman&#8217;s debut album with her band Secret Garden is called <em>Unfolding</em> (2012). In this interview (the final interview conducted for <em>The Jazz Session</em>) Cressman talks about her parents and their influence on her music; why she moved from San Francisco to New York; how she decided she was ready to make a record; her work with Phish&#8217;s Trey Anastasio; and her plans following her graduation next year from the Manhattan School of Music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.nataliecressman.com/">nataliecressman.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/nataliecressman">@nataliecressman</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/25/the-jazz-session-416-natalie-cressman/">The Jazz Session #416: Natalie Cressman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

255. The Jazz Session #415: Hailey Niswanger

     Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:00:29 -0000

     Saxophonist Hailey Niswanger’s sophomore album is The Keeper (Calmit Productions, 2012). In this interview, Niswanger...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4620" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/22/the-jazz-session-415-hailey-niswanger/61rxtd7mj4l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4620" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/61RXtd7mj4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Hailey Niswanger&#8217;s sophomore album is <em>The Keeper</em> (Calmit Productions, 2012). In this interview, Niswanger talks about her recent entry into Esperanza Spalding&#8217;s band; why she chose going on the road over starting her Master&#8217;s degree; the jazz scene in her native Portland; and the personal tragedy that inspired the title track on her new record. Learn more at <a href="http://haileyniswanger.com/">haileyniswanger.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/haileyniswanger">@haileyniswanger</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/22/the-jazz-session-415-hailey-niswanger/">The Jazz Session #415: Hailey Niswanger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

256. The Jazz Session #414: Peter Hum

     Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:00:50 -0000

     Ottawa pianist and journalist Peter Hum’s debut album is A Boy’s Journey (2010). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4615" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/18/the-jazz-session-414-peter-hum/51l85n7cszl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4615" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51L85N7csZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Ottawa pianist and journalist Peter Hum&#8217;s debut album is <em>A Boy&#8217;s Journey</em> (2010). In this interview, Hum talks about the Ottawa jazz scene; the intersection of his work as a journalist and as a jazz musician; how he decided to finally record an album; and the stellar band on his record. Learn more about Peter&#8217;s music at <a href="http://www.peterhum.com/fr_home.cfm">peterhum.com</a>, read his blog at <a href="http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/category/arts/jazzblog/">blogs.ottawacitizen.com/category/arts/jazzblog</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/peterhum">@peterhum</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/18/the-jazz-session-414-peter-hum/">The Jazz Session #414: Peter Hum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

257. The Jazz Session #413: Melissa Aldana

     Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:37:25 -0000

     Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana’s latest album is Second Cycle (2012). In this interview, Aldana talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4612" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/15/the-jazz-session-413-melissa-aldana/aldana/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/aldana.jpg?fit=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,226" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="aldana" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/aldana.jpg?fit=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/aldana.jpg?fit=250%2C226&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/aldana.jpg?resize=250%2C226&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="aldana" width="250" height="226" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4612" /></p> <p><P>Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana&#8217;s latest album is <em>Second Cycle</em> (2012). In this interview, Aldana talks about being a third-generation saxophone player, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather; how she arrived at the Berklee College of Music not speaking any English or knowing how to read music; why she&#8217;s always known what she wanted to do with her life; and how she met and befriended sax master George Coleman. Learn more at <a href="http://www.melissaaldana.com/">melissaaldana.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/melissaaldana">@MelissaAldana</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/15/the-jazz-session-413-melissa-aldana/">The Jazz Session #413: Melissa Aldana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

258. The Jazz Session #412: Aaron Parks

     Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:31:22 -0000

     Pianist Aaron Parks is in the midst of an exciting period of composing and recording....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4606" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/11/the-jazz-session-412-aaron-parks/2986573417_fa92b849b4_b/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2986573417_fa92b849b4_b.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="2986573417_fa92b849b4_b" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2986573417_fa92b849b4_b.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2986573417_fa92b849b4_b.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2986573417_fa92b849b4_b.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="2986573417_fa92b849b4_b" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4606" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2986573417_fa92b849b4_b.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2986573417_fa92b849b4_b.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Aaron Parks is in the midst of an exciting period of composing and recording. In this interview, conducted this summer in New York City, Parks talks about going into the studio with a revolving cast of the city&#8217;s finest musicians; his approach to composition &#8212; and how he breathes new life in past work; and why he&#8217;s comfortable letting things evolve as necessary in the studio. Learn more at <a href="http://aaronparks.com">aaronparks.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Note: This is Aaron Parks&#8217; second appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/18/the-jazz-session-38-aaron-parks">Listen to his 2008 interview.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/11/the-jazz-session-412-aaron-parks/">The Jazz Session #412: Aaron Parks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

259. The Jazz Session #411: Jessica Lurie

     Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:00:17 -0000

     Saxophonist and clarinetist Jessica Lurie’s newest recording is Megaphone Heart, released earlier this year. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4597" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/08/the-jazz-session-411-jessica-lurie/51kesnuukl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51KE%2BsnUUkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51KE+snUUkL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51KE%2BsnUUkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51KE%2BsnUUkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51KE%2BsnUUkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51KE+snUUkL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4597" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51KE%2BsnUUkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51KE%2BsnUUkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51KE%2BsnUUkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist and clarinetist Jessica Lurie&#8217;s newest recording is <em>Megaphone Heart</em>, released earlier this year. In this interview, Lurie talks about her early years in Seattle; the idea of a musical community; using her voice as an additional instrument; her remarkably diverse projects; and the stories behind the songs on her new album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jessicalurie.com/">jessicalurie.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/saxophonejess">@saxophonejess</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/08/the-jazz-session-411-jessica-lurie/">The Jazz Session #411: Jessica Lurie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

260. The Jazz Session #410: Brian Charette

     Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:00:45 -0000

     Brian Charette’s new album is Music For Organ Sextette (Steeplechase, 2012). In this interview, Charette...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4588" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/04/the-jazz-session-410-brian-charette/51qtvoshprl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4588" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/51qTVoShPRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Brian Charette&#8217;s new album is <em>Music For Organ Sextette</em> (Steeplechase, 2012). In this interview, Charette talks about studying kung fu and how it affects his music; getting called for his first organ gig &#8212; on the same day his first organ arrived; establishing a career in more than one country; and finding non-standard ways to write for an organ band. Learn more at <a href="http://kungfugue.com/">kungfugue.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/pinchbrian">@pinchbrian</a>.</p> <p><P>You can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing this album in the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/store/">TJS Store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/04/the-jazz-session-410-brian-charette/">The Jazz Session #410: Brian Charette</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

261. The Jazz Session #409: Sarah MK

     Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:44:06 -0000

     Montreal native Sarah MK is a singer and songwriter who draws on R&B, hip hop...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4580" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/01/the-jazz-session-409-sarah-mk/sarahmk/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sarahmk.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="350,350" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sarahmk" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sarahmk.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sarahmk.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sarahmk.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sarahmk" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4580" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sarahmk.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sarahmk.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sarahmk.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Montreal native Sarah MK is a singer and songwriter who draws on R&#038;B, hip hop and jazz. In this interview, Sarah talks about the Montreal scene and the Kalmunity collective; her jazz studies and what she feels they add to her music; and the challenges and opportunities of a musical life in Montreal. Learn more at <a href="http://sarahmk.com/">sarahmk.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/sarahmkmusic">@sarahmkmusic</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Sarah MK is performing in NYC on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. at Sugar Bar, 254 West 72nd Street. $10 cover. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/10/01/the-jazz-session-409-sarah-mk/">The Jazz Session #409: Sarah MK</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

262. The Jazz Session #408: David Ryshpan

     Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:48 -0000

     In this interview, Montreal pianist David Ryshpan talks about the scene in his adopted hometown;...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4575" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/27/the-jazz-session-408-david-ryshpan/414273503-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/414273503-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="414273503-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/414273503-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/414273503-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/414273503-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="414273503-1" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4575" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/414273503-1.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/414273503-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>In this interview, Montreal pianist David Ryshpan talks about the scene in his adopted hometown; finding musical inspiration in Latin American poetry; how he came to love Brazilian piano trio music and formed his own Trio Bruxo; and the work of the Kalmunity collective. Learn more at <a href="http://settledinshipping.blogspot.com/">settledinshipping.blogspot.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/ryshpanmusic">@ryshpanmusic</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/27/the-jazz-session-408-david-ryshpan/">The Jazz Session #408: David Ryshpan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

263. The Jazz Session #407: Anat Cohen

     Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:21:18 -0000

     Saxophonist and clarinetist Anat Cohen’s new CD is Claroscuro (Anzic Records, 2012). In this interview,...

     The post The Jazz Session #407: Anat Cohen appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4570" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/24/the-jazz-session-407-anat-cohen/anat-cohen-claroscuro/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anat-cohen-claroscuro.jpg?fit=529%2C474&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="529,474" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="anat-cohen-claroscuro" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anat-cohen-claroscuro.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anat-cohen-claroscuro.jpg?fit=400%2C358&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anat-cohen-claroscuro.jpg?resize=250%2C224&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="anat-cohen-claroscuro" width="250" height="224" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4570" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anat-cohen-claroscuro.jpg?resize=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anat-cohen-claroscuro.jpg?resize=400%2C358&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anat-cohen-claroscuro.jpg?w=529&amp;ssl=1 529w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist and clarinetist Anat Cohen&#8217;s new CD is <em>Claroscuro</em> (Anzic Records, 2012). In this interview, Cohen talks about letting songs be songs; acknowledging the crowd; working with Wycliffe Gordon; busking in New York City; how she chooses between clarinet and saxophone on a particular tune; and her love of the &#8220;relaxing chaos&#8221; of Brazil. Learn more at <a href="http://www.anatcohen.com/">anatcohen.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/anat_cohen">@Anat_Cohen</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/24/the-jazz-session-407-anat-cohen/">The Jazz Session #407: Anat Cohen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

264. The Jazz Session #406: Nadje Noordhuis

     Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:00:54 -0000

     Trumpeter Nadje Noordhuis’s eponymous debut will be available on Oct. 9, 2012. In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4560" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/20/the-jazz-session-406-nadje-noordhuis/noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b.jpg?fit=373%2C328&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="373,328" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b.jpg?fit=250%2C219&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b.jpg?fit=373%2C328&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b.jpg?resize=250%2C219&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b" width="250" height="219" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4560" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b.jpg?resize=250%2C219&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/noordh_nadj_nadjenoor_101b.jpg?w=373&amp;ssl=1 373w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Nadje Noordhuis&#8217;s eponymous debut will be available on Oct. 9, 2012. In this interview, Noordhuis talks about the stories behind her compositions; how a &#8220;fight&#8221; with a piano kept her away from that instrument for a decade and how she found her way back; working with Darcy James Argue and others; and the moment in the studio when the tape first started rolling. Learn more at <a href="http://nadjenoordhuis.com">nadjenoordhuis.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/nadje">@nadje</a>.</p> <p><P>NOTE: Nadje is playing a CD pre-release show tonight (9/20/12) at the Jazz Gallery in NYC. Sets are at 9 and 10:30. Details <a href="http://nadjenoordhuis.blogspot.com/2012/08/september-2012.html">here</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/20/the-jazz-session-406-nadje-noordhuis/">The Jazz Session #406: Nadje Noordhuis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

265. The Jazz Session: A Special Announcement

     Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:00:09 -0000

     You can listen to the announcement (in slightly expanded form) using the player above, or...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4553" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/19/the-jazz-session-a-special-announcement/squarelogo/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squarelogo.jpg?fit=432%2C390&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="432,390" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="squarelogo" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squarelogo.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squarelogo.jpg?fit=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squarelogo.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="squarelogo" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4553" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squarelogo.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squarelogo.jpg?resize=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squarelogo.jpg?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>You can listen to the announcement (in slightly expanded form) using the player above, or read the text below:</p> <p><P>I&#8217;ve decided to end <em>The Jazz Session</em>.</p> <p><P>After five years, more than 400 episodes, and more than two million downloads, I just can&#8217;t make the show work financially. To keep it alive (and by extension, to keep myself going), I&#8217;d need to run a massive fundraising campaign immediately, and probably annually. I don&#8217;t know if that&#8217;s possible for <em>The Jazz Session</em>. I think it might be possible for a show with a broader format, which I&#8217;m considering.</p> <p><P>I can&#8217;t thank each of you enough for your support of <em>The Jazz Session</em>. You&#8217;ve come through every time I&#8217;ve needed you, from the 100 x 300 Campaign to the Jazz Or Bust Tour. Moreover, your emails have kept me energized and have let me know that real people out there in the real world value this show. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.</p> <p><P>I&#8217;m extremely proud of <em>The Jazz Session</em> and the archive it represents. I hope that when scholars of this music look back at the 2007-12 period, the 400+ episodes of my show &#8212; the show you helped me build &#8212; will prove to be a valuable resource. I hope at some point to associate this archive with a university so the episodes will be properly indexed.</p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> will run until show #417 on October 29, 2012. I&#8217;d like to ask you a favor &#8212; would you all please wait to cancel your memberships until that date? That would be a great help to me financially. I&#8217;ll send a note when the show ends reminding you to cancel. Unfortunately, this is something you have to do yourself. I can&#8217;t cancel them for you.</p> <p><P>I&#8217;m going to spend some time in Auburn, Alabama, figuring out my next steps. One next step may involve living at a Zen center for a while. I could use it. These last few months have been a real challenge. I&#8217;d also like to work on a book recounting the tour and the circumstances leading up to it. I just don&#8217;t have an ending yet.</p> <p><P>Once again, thank you so much for supporting me and the work I&#8217;ve done on The Jazz Session. You made it all worthwhile.</p> <p><P>Much love,</p> <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4554" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/19/the-jazz-session-a-special-announcement/signature/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/signature.jpg?fit=354%2C218&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="354,218" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="signature" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/signature.jpg?fit=250%2C153&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/signature.jpg?fit=354%2C218&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/signature.jpg?resize=250%2C153&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="signature" width="250" height="153" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4554" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/signature.jpg?resize=250%2C153&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/signature.jpg?w=354&amp;ssl=1 354w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Jason</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/19/the-jazz-session-a-special-announcement/">The Jazz Session: A Special Announcement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

266. The Jazz Session #405: John Geggie

     Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:00:56 -0000

     Ottawa bassist John Geggie’s two most recent recordings are Geggie Project and Across The Sky,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4545" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/17/the-jazz-session-405-john-geggie/51cvi9i1xll-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4545" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51Cvi9I1XLL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4546" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/17/the-jazz-session-405-john-geggie/51te4q4b9rl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4546" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/51tE4Q4b9rL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>Ottawa bassist John Geggie&#8217;s two most recent recordings are <em>Geggie Project</em> and <em>Across The Sky</em>, both released in 2010. In this interview, recorded in Ottawa on the Jazz Or Bust Tour, Geggie talks about the impact of radio on his early jazz education; exploring the role of the bass; the functions and limitations of institutions in teaching jazz; and his approach to composition. Learn more at <a href="http://johngeggie.com">johngeggie.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/17/the-jazz-session-405-john-geggie/">The Jazz Session #405: John Geggie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

267. The Jazz Session #404: Martin Krusche

     Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:00:46 -0000

     Saxophonist Martin Krusche’s most recent album with his band Magnetic Ear is Aliens Of Extraordinary...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4538" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/13/the-jazz-session-404-martin-krusche/61fp2bapdvl-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4538" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61FP2BApdvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Martin Krusche&#8217;s most recent album with his band Magnetic Ear is <em>Aliens Of Extraordinary Ability</em>. In this interview, recorded in New Orleans during the Jazz Or Bust Tour, Krusche talks about how he decided on the way home from his first visit that he was going to move to New Orleans; the difference between being an artist in New York and in New Orleans; the creation of his pocket brass band, Magnetic Ear; his work as a saxophone repair technician; and the post-Katrina Habitat For Humanity home in which he now lives. Learn more at <a href="http://magneticear.com/">magneticear.com</a> and <a href="http://www.martinkruschesaxophonerepair.com/">martinkruschesaxophonerepair.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/13/the-jazz-session-404-martin-krusche/">The Jazz Session #404: Martin Krusche</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

268. The Jazz Session #403: Sonny Rollins

     Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:00:26 -0000

     Sonny Rollins’ most recent album is Road Shows Vol. 2 (Doxy Records, 2011). In this...

     The post The Jazz Session #403: Sonny Rollins appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4528" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/10/the-jazz-session-403-sonny-rollins/61b9lokvr6l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4528" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/61B9lOkvR6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Sonny Rollins&#8217; most recent album is <em>Road Shows Vol. 2</em> (Doxy Records, 2011). In this interview, recorded at the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival, Rollins talks about his love for Fats Waller; the world of politics and his place in it; and his feeling that a life in music was always his destiny. Learn more at <a href="http://www.sonnyrollins.com/">sonnyrollins.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/sonnyrollins">@SonnyRollins</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is Sonny&#8217;s third time on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. He was previously on the show in <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/04/the-jazz-session-49-sonny-rollins/">2008</a> and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/26/the-jazz-session-163-sonny-rollins/">2010</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/10/the-jazz-session-403-sonny-rollins/">The Jazz Session #403: Sonny Rollins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

269. The Jazz Session #402: The Gnu’s Room

     Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:00:21 -0000

     The Gnu’s Room is a bookstore, coffee shop and community center in Auburn, Alabama. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4516" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/06/the-jazz-session-402-the-gnus-room/images/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/images.jpg?fit=211%2C239&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="211,239" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="images" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/images.jpg?fit=211%2C239&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/images.jpg?fit=211%2C239&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/images.jpg?resize=211%2C239&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="images" width="211" height="239" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4516" /></p> <p><P>The Gnu&#8217;s Room is a bookstore, coffee shop and community center in Auburn, Alabama. In this interview, conducted on the Jazz Or Bust Tour, owner Tina Tatum talks about the incredible community support that kept the Gnu&#8217;s Room open; the expanding mission of the store; and why Tina chose to stay in Auburn and create her own scene. This episode really has nothing to do with jazz, but it&#8217;s inspiring all the same. Learn more at <a href="http://www.thegnusroom.com/">thegnusroom.com</a> and follow them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/thegnusroom">@thegnusroom</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/06/the-jazz-session-402-the-gnus-room/">The Jazz Session #402: The Gnu&#8217;s Room</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

270. The Jazz Session #401: Matthew Kaminski

     Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:49:33 -0000

     Matthew Kaminski is a jazz organist with an interesting day job — he plays the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4510" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/03/the-jazz-session-401-matthew-kaminski/613flagrqwl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4510" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/613FLAGRqwL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Matthew Kaminski is a jazz organist with an interesting day job &#8212; he plays the organ for the Atlanta Braves. Kaminski&#8217;s debut album is <em>Taking My Time</em> (Chicken Coup Records, 2010). In this interview, recorded in the press box at Turner Field, Kaminski talks about the fun and fascinating world of playing organ for the Braves; the family of jazz organists; how he got his start playing organ and who turned him on to jazz. Learn more at <a href="http://www.matthewkaminski.com/">matthewkaminski.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/bravesorganist">@bravesorganist</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/09/03/the-jazz-session-401-matthew-kaminski/">The Jazz Session #401: Matthew Kaminski</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

271. The Jazz Session #400: Donald Brown

     Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:00:13 -0000

     The Jazz Session celebrates 400 episodes with pianist, educator and former Jazz Messenger Donald Brown....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4495" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/30/the-jazz-session-400-donald-brown/brown-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/brown.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="brown" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/brown.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/brown.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/brown.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="brown" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4495" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/brown.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/brown.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/brown.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> celebrates 400 episodes with pianist, educator and former Jazz Messenger Donald Brown. This interview was recorded at Brown&#8217;s home in Knoxville, TN, during the first part of the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/tour">&#8220;Jazz Or Bust&#8221; Tour</a>. In this interview, Brown talks about his early days in Memphis; why writing music has always been important to him; his R&#038;B roots; the injuries he sustained through improper technique and how they&#8217;ve affected his career; and his forthcoming recording project. </p> <p><P>Note: Except for the first track, the music in this interview comes from Brown&#8217;s 2008 recording <em>Fast Forward To The Past</em> (Space Time Records). The first track is from a compilation called <em>Tenors &#038; Satin: The Knoxville Jazz Session</em>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/30/the-jazz-session-400-donald-brown/">The Jazz Session #400: Donald Brown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

272. The Jazz Session #399: Evan Cobb

     Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:00:52 -0000

     Woodwind player Evan Cobb’s 2011 CD Falling Up was recorded in the town he calls...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4490" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/27/the-jazz-session-399-evan-cobb/cobb/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cobb.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cobb" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cobb.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cobb.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cobb.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cobb" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4490" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cobb.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cobb.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cobb.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Woodwind player Evan Cobb&#8217;s 2011 CD <em>Falling Up</em> was recorded in the town he calls home, Nashville. In this interview, Cobb talks about his unlikely move to Nashville; the city&#8217;s jazz scene; the importance of playing multiple horns; how he knew he was ready to put out a record; and the effect of Nashville itself on his writing. Learn more at <a href="http://www.evancobbjazz.com/">evancobbjazz.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/evancobbjazz">@evancobbjazz</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/27/the-jazz-session-399-evan-cobb/">The Jazz Session #399: Evan Cobb</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

273. The Jazz Session #398: Rahsaan Barber

     Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:38:02 -0000

     Nashville saxophonist Rahsaan Barber’s most recent album is Everyday Magic (Jazz Music City, 2011). In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4484" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/23/the-jazz-session-398-rahsaan-barber/barber/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/barber.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="barber" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/barber.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/barber.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/barber.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="barber" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4484" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/barber.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/barber.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/barber.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Nashville saxophonist Rahsaan Barber&#8217;s most recent album is <em>Everyday Magic</em> (Jazz Music City, 2011). In this interview, Barber talks about deciding to establish his career in his hometown, even after living in New York; the jazz scene in Nashville and how he sees it evolving; and why there was never a chance that he and his brother Roland would become accountants. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rahsaanbarber.com/">rahsaanbarber.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/rjbsax">@rjbsax</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/23/the-jazz-session-398-rahsaan-barber/">The Jazz Session #398: Rahsaan Barber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

274. The Jazz Session #397: W.O. Smith Music School

     Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:00:05 -0000

     Named after a pioneering African-American musician and educator (that’s W.O. Smith playing bass on Coleman...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4477" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/20/the-jazz-session-397-w-o-smith-music-school/wosmith/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wosmith.jpg?fit=250%2C183&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,183" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wosmith" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wosmith.jpg?fit=250%2C183&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wosmith.jpg?fit=250%2C183&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wosmith.jpg?resize=250%2C183&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="wosmith" width="250" height="183" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4477" /></p> <p><P>Named after a pioneering African-American musician and educator (that&#8217;s W.O. Smith playing bass on Coleman Hawkins&#8217; original &#8220;Body And Soul&#8221; recording), Nashville&#8217;s W.O. Smith Music School &#8220;makes affordable, quality music instruction available to children from low-income families. We transform lives through music.&#8221; In this interview, Executive Director Jonah Rabinowitz talks about the school&#8217;s origins; the mission it serves and the unique way it affords to offer its services; and the ambitious fundraising and community involvement that led to the school&#8217;s current state-of-the-art facility. Learn more at <a href="http://www.wosmith.org/">wosmith.org</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/20/the-jazz-session-397-w-o-smith-music-school/">The Jazz Session #397: W.O. Smith Music School</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

275. The Jazz Session #396: Denis Solee

     Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:00:04 -0000

     Woodwind player Denis Solee has been a mainstay in the Nashville Studio scene since the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4469" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/16/the-jazz-session-396-denis-solee/denis300x300/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/denis300x300.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="denis300x300" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/denis300x300.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/denis300x300.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/denis300x300.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="denis300x300" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4469" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/denis300x300.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/denis300x300.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Woodwind player Denis Solee has been a mainstay in the Nashville Studio scene since the early 1970s, recording with everyone from Ray Charles and Stan Getz to Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks. In this interview, Solee talks about how Nashville has changed since his arrival; what a lifetime in the studios has meant for his career as a jazz player; and why repairing horns reminds him of drag racing. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/16/the-jazz-session-396-denis-solee/">The Jazz Session #396: Denis Solee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

276. The Jazz Session #394: Jeff Coffin

     Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:51:19 -0000

     Saxophonist Jeff Coffin’s forthcoming CD with his band the Mu’tet is Into The Air (Ear...

     The post The Jazz Session #394: Jeff Coffin appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4452" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/09/the-jazz-session-394-jeff-coffin/intotheair/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/intotheair.jpg?fit=200%2C189&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,189" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="intotheair" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/intotheair.jpg?fit=200%2C189&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/intotheair.jpg?fit=200%2C189&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/intotheair.jpg?resize=200%2C189&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="intotheair" width="200" height="189" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4452" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4453" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/09/the-jazz-session-394-jeff-coffin/mutetlive/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mutetlive.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="mutetlive" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mutetlive.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mutetlive.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mutetlive.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="mutetlive" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4453" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mutetlive.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, 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data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/coffinsipe.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/coffinsipe.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/coffinsipe.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="coffinsipe" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4454" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/coffinsipe.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/coffinsipe.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4455" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/09/the-jazz-session-394-jeff-coffin/arcofthecirclew/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arcofthecirclew.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="arcofthecirclew" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arcofthecirclew.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arcofthecirclew.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arcofthecirclew.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="arcofthecirclew" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4455" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arcofthecirclew.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arcofthecirclew.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Jeff Coffin&#8217;s forthcoming CD with his band the Mu&#8217;tet is <em>Into The Air</em> (Ear Up Records, available Sept. 4, 2012). Coffin has had an active career as a bandleader and educator, and also as a member of Bela Fleck &#038; The Flecktones and now the Dave Matthews Band. In this interview, conducted at Coffin&#8217;s Nashville home, the saxophonist talks about revelatory experiences with the music of John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman; what he learned from his early teachers and how he tries to pay that learning forward; and how he pushes himself into new musical territory despite an intense touring schedule. Learn more at <a href="http://jeffcoffin.com">jeffcoffin.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/JeffCoffinMusic">@JeffCoffinMusic</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> The music in this episode comes from three recordings &#8212; <em>Mu&#8217;tet Live!</em> (Ear Up Records, 2011); <em>Duet</em> (with Jeff Sipe; Compass Records, 2011); and <em>Arc of the Circle</em> (with Charlie Peacock; Runway Network, 2008). </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/09/the-jazz-session-394-jeff-coffin/">The Jazz Session #394: Jeff Coffin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

277. The Jazz Session #393: Robert Jospe

     Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:18:05 -0000

     Robert Jospe is a drummer and educator based in Charlottesville, VA. In this interview, recorded...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4444" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/06/the-jazz-session-393-robert-jospe/jospe/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jospe.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jospe" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jospe.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jospe.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jospe.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jospe" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4444" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jospe.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jospe.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jospe.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Robert Jospe is a drummer and educator based in Charlottesville, VA. In this interview, recorded on the &#8220;Jazz Or Bust&#8221; Tour, Jospe talks about his involvement in the New York loft scene in the 1970s; his decision to relocate to Charlottesville and what it meant for his career; his approach to teaching rhythm and his belief that anyone can groove. Learn more at <a href="http://robertjospe.com/">robertjospe.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/rjospe">@rjospe</a>.</p> <p><P><em>Note: The music in this episode comes from Jospe&#8217;s 2006 album </em>Heart Beat.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/06/the-jazz-session-393-robert-jospe/">The Jazz Session #393: Robert Jospe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

278. The Jazz Session #392: John D’earth

     Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:00:03 -0000

     Trumpeter John D’earth is a mainstay of the Charlottesville, VA, jazz scene. He’s been playing...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4436" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/02/the-jazz-session-392-john-dearth/thompsondearth/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thompsondearth.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="thompsondearth" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thompsondearth.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thompsondearth.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thompsondearth.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="thompsondearth" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4436" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thompsondearth.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thompsondearth.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thompsondearth.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter John D&#8217;earth is a mainstay of the Charlottesville, VA, jazz scene. He&#8217;s been playing Thursday nights at Miller&#8217;s downtown for the past 30 years. He&#8217;s also a respected educator who teaches at the University of Virginia. In this interview, D&#8217;earth talks about how he and a group of musician friends chose to leave New York City behind and settle in Charlottesville; why lifelong learning is essential; how to bring more listeners into the jazz fold; and why he thinks music promotes better health. Learn more at <a href="http://thompsondearth.com/home">thompsondearth.com</a>. </p> <p><P><em>NOTE: The music in this interview comes from the album </em>When The Serpent Flies<em> by the Thompson D&#8217;earth band.</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/08/02/the-jazz-session-392-john-dearth/">The Jazz Session #392: John D&#8217;earth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

279. The Jazz Session #391: Doug Richards

     Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:00:11 -0000

     Doug Richards is a professor of music at Virginia Commonwealth University. He also founded the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4431" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/30/the-jazz-session-391-doug-richards/richards/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/richards.jpg?fit=194%2C233&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="194,233" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="richards" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/richards.jpg?fit=194%2C233&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/richards.jpg?fit=194%2C233&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/richards.jpg?resize=194%2C233&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="richards" width="194" height="233" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4431" /></p> <p><P>Doug Richards is a professor of music at Virginia Commonwealth University. He also founded the school&#8217;s jazz program in 1980, one year after he started teaching there. Richards&#8217; former students include Steve Wilson, James Genus, Nate Smith, Clarence Penn, Mark Shim, Alvester Garnett, Scott Clark and Darius Jones. In this interview, Richards talks about discovering his love for composing and arranging; how he started the VCU jazz program at a time when very few such programs existed anywhere; his successful professional big band, the Great American Music Ensemble; and playing more than just the notes and rhythms. Learn more at <a href="http://www.vcu.edu/arts/music/dept/faculty/richards.html">www.vcu.edu/arts/music/dept/faculty/richards.html</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/30/the-jazz-session-391-doug-richards/">The Jazz Session #391: Doug Richards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

280. The Jazz Session #390: Scott Clark

     Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:43:28 -0000

     Drummer Scott Clark’s latest recording is A+B (2012) with the Scott Clark 4tet. In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4427" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/19/the-jazz-session-390-scott-clark/ab-cover-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-cover1.jpg?fit=280%2C282&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,282" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ab-cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-cover1.jpg?fit=248%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-cover1.jpg?fit=280%2C282&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-cover1.jpg?resize=280%2C282&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="ab-cover" width="280" height="282" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4427" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-cover1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-cover1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-cover1.jpg?resize=248%2C250&amp;ssl=1 248w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Scott Clark&#8217;s latest recording is <em>A+B</em> (2012) with the Scott Clark 4tet. In this interview, Clark talks about the robust music scene in Richmond, VA; how the book <em>Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee</em> is shaping his current composing; the makeup of the 4tet and its roots in the music of Ornette Coleman; and why he chooses to stay in Richmond rather than moving to a bigger city. Learn more at <a href="http://scottwclark.wordpress.com/">scottwclark.wordpress.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/sclarkrva">@sclarkrva</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/19/the-jazz-session-390-scott-clark/">The Jazz Session #390: Scott Clark</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

281. The Jazz Session #389: Jerome Sabbagh

     Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:00:28 -0000

     Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh’s latest recording is Plugged In (Bee Jazz, 2012). In this interview, Sabbagh...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4417" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/16/the-jazz-session-389-jerome-sabbagh/312ytpmrnbl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4417" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/312ytpMrNbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh&#8217;s latest recording is <em>Plugged In</em> (Bee Jazz, 2012). In this interview, Sabbagh talks about making an electric record; why he chose to work with keyboardist and composer Jozef Dumoulin, who wrote half the tracks on the album; his first time at the Village Vanguard playing with Paul Motian; and why he still thinks making an album means something more than putting a bunch of tunes together. Learn more at <a href="http://jeromesabbagh.com/">jeromesabbagh.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jeromesabbagh">@JeromeSabbagh</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/16/the-jazz-session-389-jerome-sabbagh/">The Jazz Session #389: Jerome Sabbagh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

282. The Jazz Session #388: Brad Linde

     Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:39:28 -0000

     Saxophonist Brad Linde is making a life for himself on the Washington, DC, jazz scene....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4412" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/09/the-jazz-session-388-brad-linde/51lahq1cpyl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4412" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51laHq1cpyL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Brad Linde is making a life for himself on the Washington, DC, jazz scene. In this interview, he talks about bringing jazz artists to DC to play at the Atlas performance space; the history of the Tristano school and why he gravitates toward it; the nature of the scene in DC; and his various ensembles and work as both an educator and player. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bradlinde.com/">bradlinde.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/bradlinde">@bradlinde</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/09/the-jazz-session-388-brad-linde/">The Jazz Session #388: Brad Linde</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

283. The Jazz Session #387: Scott Burton (of Glows In The Dark)

     Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:34:20 -0000

     Beach Of The War Gods (Glowing Realm Digital, 2011) is the latest CD from guitarist...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4404" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/05/the-jazz-session-387-scott-burton-of-glows-in-the-dark/516zutz9lml-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4404" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/516zUtz9LmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P><em>Beach Of The War Gods</em> (Glowing Realm Digital, 2011) is the latest CD from guitarist Scott Burton and his band Glows In The Dark. In this interview, Burton talks about his love of film and how it led to the source music for the album; the fertile music scene in Richmond, Virginia; and the way in which Anthony Braxton inspired the structure of Glows In The Dark. Learn more at <a href="http://glowsinthedark.wordpress.com/">glowsinthedark.wordpress.com</a>. Follow Burton on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/scotttburton">@scotttburton</a> and follow the band at <a href="http://twitter.com/glowsinthedark">@glowsinthedark</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/05/the-jazz-session-387-scott-burton-of-glows-in-the-dark/">The Jazz Session #387: Scott Burton (of Glows In The Dark)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

284. The Jazz Session #386: Brandon Wright

     Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:12:16 -0000

     Saxophonist Brandon Wright’s new CD is Journeyman (Posi-Tone, 2012). In this interview, Wright talks about...

     The post The Jazz Session #386: Brandon Wright appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4397" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/03/the-jazz-session-386-brandon-wright/51qqmqw0vvl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4397" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/51Qqmqw0VvL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Brandon Wright&#8217;s new CD is <em>Journeyman</em> (Posi-Tone, 2012). In this interview, Wright talks about what he learned from playing with Chuck Mangione, Doc Severinsen and Fred Wesley; why he&#8217;s chosen to arrange tunes by Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam and Oasis; and how improv comedy classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York have made him a better jazz musician. Learn more at <a href="http://www.wrightjazz.com/">wrightjazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/07/03/the-jazz-session-386-brandon-wright/">The Jazz Session #386: Brandon Wright</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

285. The Jazz Session #385: Pete Zimmer

     Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:00:34 -0000

     Drummer Pete Zimmer’s new album is Prime Of Life (Tippin’ Records, 2012). It features George...

     The post The Jazz Session #385: Pete Zimmer appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4386" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/28/the-jazz-session-385-pete-zimmer/51pbipygnul-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4386" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51PBIpygnUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Pete Zimmer&#8217;s new album is <em>Prime Of Life</em> (Tippin&#8217; Records, 2012). It features George Garzone on saxophone, Peter Bernstein on guitar and Peter Slavov on bass. In this interview, Zimmer talks about swing &#8212; what it means to him and how he approaches playing it; the primacy of sound in his selection of bandmates and in his own playing; and the differences between being a leader and a sideman. Learn more at <a href="http://petezimmer.com/">petezimmer.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/petezimmer">@PeteZimmer</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong>: This is Pete&#8217;s second time on the show. He was originally on episode #10 (!) way back in 2007. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/30/show-10-pete-zimmer/">Listen to his first appearance.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/28/the-jazz-session-385-pete-zimmer/">The Jazz Session #385: Pete Zimmer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

286. The Jazz Session #384: Brian Settles

     Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:39:15 -0000

     Washington, D.C. saxophonist Brian Settles’ most recent album is Secret Handshake (Engine Records, 2011). In...

     The post The Jazz Session #384: Brian Settles appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4380" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/25/the-jazz-session-384-brian-settles/41pv18jbwql-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4380" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/41pV18JBwQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Washington, D.C. saxophonist Brian Settles&#8217; most recent album is <em>Secret Handshake</em> (Engine Records, 2011). In this interview, recorded in Maryland, Settles talks about his decision to take a break from the jazz scene years ago to work on his craft; why he relocated from New York back to his native Washington; his working band; and what he hopes for the future of his music. Learn more at <a href="http://briansettles.com/">briansettles.com</a> and follow him on Twitter on <a href="http://twitter.com/briansettles">@briansettles</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/25/the-jazz-session-384-brian-settles/">The Jazz Session #384: Brian Settles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

287. The Jazz Session #383: Janel and Anthony

     Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:20:32 -0000

     Janel and Anthony’s new album is Where Is Home (Cuneiform, 2012). In this interview, cellist...

     The post The Jazz Session #383: Janel and Anthony appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4374" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/21/the-jazz-session-383-janel-and-anthony/51exu15bcql-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4374" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51eXU15BcQL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Janel and Anthony&#8217;s new album is <em>Where Is Home</em> (Cuneiform, 2012). In this interview, cellist Janel Leppin and guitarist Anthony Pirog talk about how they found each other and realized they should start a band; the sonic landscapes they create live and in the studio; and how they move past just the sound of a guitar and a cello. Learn more at <a href="http://www.janelandanthony.com/">www.janelandanthony.com</a> and follow them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/janelandanthony">@janelandanthony</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/21/the-jazz-session-383-janel-and-anthony/">The Jazz Session #383: Janel and Anthony</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

288. The Jazz Session #382: Jeff Cosgrove

     Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:00:46 -0000

     Drummer Jeff Cosgrove’s debut album, featuring his band Motian Sickness, is For The Love Of...

     The post The Jazz Session #382: Jeff Cosgrove appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4365" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/18/the-jazz-session-382-jeff-cosgrove/51dnsmdwi8l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4365" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51DnsMDwi8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Drummer Jeff Cosgrove&#8217;s debut album, featuring his band Motian Sickness, is <em>For The Love Of Sarah</em> (Grizzley Music, 2011). In this interview, recorded in Shepherdstown, WV, on the &#8220;Jazz Or Bust&#8221; Tour, Cosgrove talks about making a life in music when you&#8217;re not in a major metropolitan area; how he decided on the bluegrass sound that characterizes Motian Sickness; his relationship with Paul Motian; and how he uses grants to bring major artists to Shepherdstown. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jeffcosgrovemusic.com/">jeffcosgrovemusic.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/motiansickness">@MotianSickness</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/18/the-jazz-session-382-jeff-cosgrove/">The Jazz Session #382: Jeff Cosgrove</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

289. The Jazz Session #381: Harris Eisenstadt

     Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:06:02 -0000

     Harris Eisenstadt’s two new records are Canada Day III (Songlines, 2012) and Canada Day Octet...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4357" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/14/the-jazz-session-381-harris-eisenstadt/51fb0wwgh4l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4357" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/51FB0wwGh4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4358" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/14/the-jazz-session-381-harris-eisenstadt/612vje1joal-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4358" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/612VJE1JOaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Harris Eisenstadt&#8217;s two new records are <em>Canada Day III</em> (Songlines, 2012) and <em>Canada Day Octet</em> (482 Music, 2012). In this interview, Eisenstadt talks about expanding existing quintet music to octet form; the evolution of the Canada Day band and what its longevity allows him to do as a composer; and the life of a touring musician. Learn more at <a href="http://www.harriseisenstadt.com/">harriseisenstadt.com</a> and follow him on Twittter at <a href="http://twitter.com/HEisenstadt">@HEisenstadt</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Concert Note:</strong> Eisenstadt has two CD release parties this weekend in NYC. The <em>Canada Day III</em> release event is on June 16, 2012, at Cornelia Street Cafe. The <em>Canada Day Octet</em> event is on June 17 at the Red Hook Jazz Festival.</p> <p><P><strong>Note:</strong> This is Eisenstadt&#8217;s second appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/22/the-jazz-session-145-harris-eisenstadt/">Listen to our 2010 conversation.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/14/the-jazz-session-381-harris-eisenstadt/">The Jazz Session #381: Harris Eisenstadt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

290. The Jazz Session #380: Barry Kernfeld

     Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:43:45 -0000

     Kernfeld on saxophone. (Photo: Pennsylvania Library Association) Barry Kernfeld is the author of Pop Song...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4350" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/11/the-jazz-session-380-barry-kernfeld/6252628121_0d5b16c9c5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6252628121_0d5b16c9c5.jpg?fit=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,166" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="6252628121_0d5b16c9c5" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6252628121_0d5b16c9c5.jpg?fit=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6252628121_0d5b16c9c5.jpg?fit=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6252628121_0d5b16c9c5.jpg?resize=250%2C166&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="6252628121_0d5b16c9c5" width="250" height="166" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4350" /><br />Kernfeld on saxophone. (Photo: Pennsylvania Library Association)</p> <p><P>Barry Kernfeld is the author of <em>Pop Song Piracy: Disobedient Music Distribution since 1929</em> (University of Chicago Press, 2011); <em>The Story of Fake Books: Bootlegging Songs to Musicians</em> (Scarecrow, 2006); and <em>What To Listen For In Jazz</em> (Yale University Press, 1995). He may be most well known as the editor of both editions of the <em>New Grove Dictionary of Jazz</em>, a massive undertaking that sought to define the major players, instruments and theories of jazz around the world. In this interview, Kernfeld talks about his early years in San Francisco during the height of the rock explosion; his move to Cornell in the 70s and the unexpectedly progressive atmosphere he found there; how he came to edit the <em>New Grove Dictionary of Jazz</em> and the response to its first edition; and his subsequent investigations of song piracy and fake books. Learn more at <a href="http://www.personal.psu.edu/bdk4/">www.personal.psu.edu/bdk4</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/11/the-jazz-session-380-barry-kernfeld/">The Jazz Session #380: Barry Kernfeld</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

291. The Jazz Session #379: Vernon Reid

     Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:00:16 -0000

     Guitarist Vernon Reid’s new album with Jack Bruce, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman-Santana is called...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4334" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/07/the-jazz-session-379-vernon-reid/61yuovidal-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/61yu%2BovidaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61yu+ovidaL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/61yu%2BovidaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/61yu%2BovidaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/61yu%2BovidaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="61yu+ovidaL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4334" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/61yu%2BovidaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/61yu%2BovidaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/61yu%2BovidaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Vernon Reid&#8217;s new album with Jack Bruce, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman-Santana is called <em>Spectrum Road</em> (Palmetto Records, 2012). Reid is the founder of the band Living Colour and of the Black Rock Coalition. He&#8217;s a skilled improviser whose history with jazz goes back several decades to New York&#8217;s downtown music scene. He&#8217;s also the co-host, with comedian W. Kamau Bell, of the <a href="http://fngtac.com/">Field Negro Guide to Arts &#038; Culture</a>. In this interview, Reid talks about how John Coltrane&#8217;s &#8220;My Favorite Things&#8221; drew him into improvised music; the parallel development of improvisation in rock and jazz; the dangers of musical influence; and the decade-long conception and making of <em>Spectrum Road</em>. Learn more at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/vernonreid"> facebook.com/vernonreid</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/vurnt22">@vurnt22</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/07/the-jazz-session-379-vernon-reid/">The Jazz Session #379: Vernon Reid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

292. The Jazz Session #378: Judith Kay

     Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:00:28 -0000

     Guitarist and vocalist Judith Kay has made a career for herself in Arden, an artists...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4322" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/04/the-jazz-session-378-judith-kay/judith-kay-21-of-327/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Judith-Kay-21-of-327.jpg?fit=280%2C185&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,185" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;James Lawson&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1320327742&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;James Lawson&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;38&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Judith Kay (21 of 327)" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Judith-Kay-21-of-327.jpg?fit=250%2C165&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Judith-Kay-21-of-327.jpg?fit=280%2C185&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Judith-Kay-21-of-327.jpg?resize=250%2C165&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="Judith Kay (21 of 327)" width="250" height="165" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4322" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Judith-Kay-21-of-327.jpg?resize=250%2C165&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Judith-Kay-21-of-327.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist and vocalist Judith Kay has made a career for herself in Arden, an artists community near Wilmington, DE. In this interview, Kay talks about her love of Brazilian music; her time studying arranging with Manny Albam; why she decided to stay in Delaware; and why she feels it&#8217;s important to sing the melody the way the composer wrote it. Learn more at <a href="http://judithkay.com">judithkay.com</a>.</p> <p><P>This interview was conducted as part of my <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/">&#8220;Jazz Or Bust&#8221; tour</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/06/04/the-jazz-session-378-judith-kay/">The Jazz Session #378: Judith Kay</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

293. The Jazz Session #377: Nicky Schrire

     Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:29:05 -0000

     Vocalist Nicky Schrire’s debut album is Freedom Flight (Circavision, 2012). In this interview, Schrire talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4308" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/31/the-jazz-session-377-nicky-schrire/nicky-schrire-freedom-flight/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nicky-schrire-freedom-flight.jpg?fit=280%2C213&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,213" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="nicky-schrire-freedom-flight" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nicky-schrire-freedom-flight.jpg?fit=250%2C190&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nicky-schrire-freedom-flight.jpg?fit=280%2C213&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nicky-schrire-freedom-flight.jpg?resize=250%2C190&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="nicky-schrire-freedom-flight" width="250" height="190" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4308" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nicky-schrire-freedom-flight.jpg?resize=250%2C190&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nicky-schrire-freedom-flight.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Nicky Schrire&#8217;s debut album is <em>Freedom Flight</em> (Circavision, 2012). In this interview, Schrire talks about the diverse and often daring songs she&#8217;s chosen for her debut; the impact on her life and music of Kate McGarry, Peter Eldridge and Bobby McFerrin; her South African upbringing and switch from saxophone to voice; and why she made the move to New York. Learn more at <a href="http://www.nickyschrire.com/">nickyschrire.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/nickyschrire">@NickySchrire</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Schrire&#8217;s New York CD release event is Wednesday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. at Cornelia Street Cafe. For details on that and other upcoming shows, visit <a href="http://www.nickyschrire.com/">her site</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/31/the-jazz-session-377-nicky-schrire/">The Jazz Session #377: Nicky Schrire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

294. The Jazz Session #376: Miles Okazaki

     Mon, 28 May 2012 18:34:25 -0000

     Guitarist Miles Okazaki’s new album is Figurations (Sunnyside, 2012), recorded live at The Jazz Gallery...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4291" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/28/the-jazz-session-376-miles-okazaki/519yvoinbpl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4291" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/519yvoInbPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Miles Okazaki&#8217;s new album is <em>Figurations</em> (Sunnyside, 2012), recorded live at The Jazz Gallery in New York City. It&#8217;s the third and final album in the series that includes <em>Mirror</em> and <em>Generations</em>. In this interview, Okazaki talks about the series and the different aspects of his music he explored on each album; the Golden Mean and Fibonacci numbers and how they figure into his compositions; why it was important for him to record a live album; and how his artwork informs his music and vice versa. Learn more at <a href="http://www.milesokazaki.com/">milesokazaki.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/milesokazaki">@MilesOkazaki</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is Okazaki&#8217;s second appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. Listen to our <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/13/the-jazz-session-66-miles-okazaki/">first conversation from 2009</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/28/the-jazz-session-376-miles-okazaki/">The Jazz Session #376: Miles Okazaki</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

295. The Jazz Session #375: Gregoire Maret

     Thu, 24 May 2012 23:32:51 -0000

     Gregoire Maret has just released his debut album, Gregoire Maret (eOne Music, 2012). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4271" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/24/the-jazz-session-375-gregoire-maret/41pfsjuvkel-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4271" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/41PFSjUVKeL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Gregoire Maret has just released his debut album, <em>Gregoire Maret</em> (eOne Music, 2012). In this interview, Maret talks about the importance of connecting with his audience; how he built a career playing his unlikely instrument; and why it&#8217;s important for him to be known as a composer, not just as a harmonica player. Learn more at <a href="http://www.gregoiremaret.com/">gregoiremaret.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/24/the-jazz-session-375-gregoire-maret/">The Jazz Session #375: Gregoire Maret</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

296. The Jazz Session #374: Tomas Fujiwara

     Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:36 -0000

     Drummer Tomas Fujiwara’s new album with his band The Hook Up is called The Air...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4257" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/21/the-jazz-session-374-tomas-fujiwara/51h8fggelrl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4257" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51h8FGgElRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Tomas Fujiwara&#8217;s new album with his band The Hook Up is called <em>The Air Is Different</em> (482 Music, 2012). In this interview, Fujiwara talks about his grandfather (pictured on the album cover) and his grandfather&#8217;s influence on his life; the addition of bassist Trevor Dunn to the band; his varying methods of composition; and finding balance on the bandstand. Learn more at <a href="http://tomasfujiwara.com/">tomasfujiwara.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tomasfujiwara">@TomasFujiwara</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is Tomas Fujiwara&#8217;s second appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/25/the-jazz-session-211-tomas-fujiwara/">Listen to his 2010 appearance.</a> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/21/the-jazz-session-374-tomas-fujiwara/">The Jazz Session #374: Tomas Fujiwara</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

297. The Jazz Session #373: Stranahan, Zaleski & Rosato

     Fri, 18 May 2012 02:42:22 -0000

     Anticipation (Capri Records, 2012) is the new CD by drummer Colin Stranahan, pianist Glenn Zaleski...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4249" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/17/the-jazz-session-373-stranahan-zaleski-rosato/51jfr1rgil-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51jfR1r%2BgIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51jfR1r+gIL._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51jfR1r%2BgIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51jfR1r%2BgIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51jfR1r%2BgIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51jfR1r+gIL._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4249" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51jfR1r%2BgIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51jfR1r%2BgIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51jfR1r%2BgIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>Anticipation</em> (Capri Records, 2012) is the new CD by drummer Colin Stranahan, pianist Glenn Zaleski and bassist Rick Rosato. In this interview, conducted before the trio&#8217;s recent live show at Small&#8217;s in NYC, the three talk about their mutual appreciation of one another; the shared taste in music that animates their collaboration; and their individual paths into jazz. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wwwcolinstranahancom">myspace.com/wwwcolinstranahancom</a>, <a href="http://www.glennzaleski.com/">glennzaleski.com</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/rickrosato">myspace.com/rickrosato</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/17/the-jazz-session-373-stranahan-zaleski-rosato/">The Jazz Session #373: Stranahan, Zaleski &#038; Rosato</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

298. The Jazz Session #372: Maria Neckam

     Mon, 14 May 2012 13:30:35 -0000

     Vocalist Maria Neckam’s latest CD is Unison (Sunnyside Records, 2012). In this interview, Neckam talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4236" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/14/the-jazz-session-372-maria-neckam/1321digipak/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/016728132121.jpg?fit=1400%2C1259&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1400,1259" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Joe Grossmann&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;1321digipak&quot;}" data-image-title="1321digipak" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/016728132121.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/016728132121.jpg?fit=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/016728132121.jpg?resize=250%2C224&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="1321digipak" width="250" height="224" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4236" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/016728132121.jpg?resize=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/016728132121.jpg?resize=400%2C359&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/016728132121.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Maria Neckam&#8217;s latest CD is <em>Unison</em> (Sunnyside Records, 2012). In this interview, Neckam talks about finding her own musical path early in life; writing songs that don&#8217;t use traditional forms; her journey from Vienna to Amsterdam to Brooklyn; and the effects of Buddhism on her life and music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.marianeckam.com/">marianeckam.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/marianeckam">@MariaNeckam</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/14/the-jazz-session-372-maria-neckam/">The Jazz Session #372: Maria Neckam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

299. The “Jazz or Bust” Tour

     Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:33 -0000

     THE “JAZZ OR BUST” TOUR ABOUT THE TOUR As of June 1, 2012, I’m doing...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4327" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/14/the-jazz-session-world-tour-2012/jazzorbustsmall/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JazzOrBustsmall.png?fit=400%2C395&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="400,395" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="JazzOrBustsmall" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JazzOrBustsmall.png?fit=250%2C246&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JazzOrBustsmall.png?fit=400%2C395&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JazzOrBustsmall.png?resize=400%2C395&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="JazzOrBustsmall" width="400" height="395" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4327" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JazzOrBustsmall.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JazzOrBustsmall.png?resize=250%2C246&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p><P><strong>THE &#8220;JAZZ OR BUST&#8221; TOUR</strong></p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE TOUR</strong></p> <p><P>As of June 1, 2012, I&#8217;m doing something fairly crazy and taking <em>The Jazz Session</em> on tour. I&#8217;m traveling through North America &#8212; and then maybe the rest of the world &#8212; conducting interviews and giving poetry readings. </p> <p><P><strong>NEWS COVERAGE</strong></p> <ul> <li>NPR&#8217;s <em>A Blog Supreme</em>: <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/press/120521_npr_blogsupreme.pdf">Crashing On Couches To Talk To Musicians</a> [PDF &#8211; 21 May 2012]</li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/press/120529_mccurry.pdf">Blog post by Patrick McCurry</a> (Auburn, AL) [PDF &#8211; 29 May 2012]</li> <li><em>The Village Voice</em> (NYC): <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/press/120530_villagevoice.pdf">Q&#038;A: Jason Crane Takes The Jazz Session On the Road With The &#8220;Jazz Or Bust&#8221; Tour</a> [PDF &#8211; 30 May 2012]</li> <li><em>The Nashville Scene</em>: <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/press/120614_nashvillescene.pdf">Jason Crane, popular Jazz Session host, makes his first Nashville stop Sunday</a> [PDF &#8211; 14 June 2012]</li> <li>Jason Crane, interviewed on WTJU, Charlottesville (VA): <a href="http://jasoncrane.org/podcast/120614_jasoncrane_wtju.mp3">LISTEN</a> [mp3 &#8211; 55:34 &#8211; 14 June 2012]</li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/press/120630_mccurry.pdf">Blog post by Patrick McCurry</a> (Auburn, AL) PDF &#8211; 30 June 2012]</li> <li><em>Auburn-Opelika News:</em> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/press/120701_auburnopelikanews.pdf">Jazz Or Bust: Tour Revitalizes Interviewers Faith In People</a> [PDF &#8211; 1 July 2012]</li> <li>Southern Public Media Group: <a href="http://www.southernpublicmedia.org/radio-feature-troy-university-public-radio-poet-jason-crane/">Radio Feature | Troy University Public Radio | Poet Jason Crane</a> [5 July 2012]</li> </ul> <p><P><strong>FOLLOW THE TOUR</strong></p> <p><P>My itinerary, daily tour diary, new poems, recordings of my poetry readings, photos and more are at <a href="http://jasoncrane.org">http://jasoncrane.org</a>. You&#8217;ll also find a list of my scheduled <a href="http://jasoncrane.org/events">poetry readings</a> there. And of course the podcasts from the tour will be at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">thejazzsession.com</a> as they always are. And you can follow me on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">@JasonDCrane</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>SUPPORT THE TOUR</strong></p> <p><P>There are several ways for you to support my tour. </p> <ol> <li>I&#8217;ll be living off the income from the paying members of the show. You can become a member <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">HERE</a>. <li>You can also make a one-time donation to the tour at various levels from $10 to $1,000. Just choose a level <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/tour"><strong>HERE</strong></a> and make your secure donation via PayPal. You don&#8217;t need a PayPal account to do this. And there are cool thank-you gifts, too! <li>Suggest a place to go or a musician to interview. <li>Give me a place to stay. <li>Host a house party (any size) so I can read my poetry and maybe sell a book or two. <li>Suggest a venue (bookstore, performance space) in your town where I could do a poetry reading. <li>Buy a book for my Kindle from my <a href="http://amzn.com/w/2X23LBW0ZEF30">Amazon travel wish list</a>.</li> </li> </ol> <p><P>To do any of the above (other than donate) send me an email at <a href="mailto:jason@thejazzsession.com?subject=TJS World Tour">jason@thejazzsession.com</a>. Initially, I&#8217;ll be traveling on the East Coast, but feel free to suggest places and offer me accommodations anywhere. Thank you!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/14/the-jazz-session-world-tour-2012/">The &#8220;Jazz or Bust&#8221; Tour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

300. The Jazz Session #371: Steve Lehman

     Thu, 10 May 2012 07:01:03 -0000

     Saxophonist Steve Lehman’s new album is called Dialect Fluorescent (Pi Recordings, 2012). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4199" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/10/the-jazz-session-371-steve-lehman/510jahdisgl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4199" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/510jahDISGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Steve Lehman&#8217;s new album is called <em>Dialect Fluorescent</em> (Pi Recordings, 2012). In this interview, Lehman talks about allocentric performance; what he learned from Jackie McLean about sound and evolution; the unlikely beginning of his current trio; and some of the touchstones in his own musical growth. Learn more at <a href="http://www.stevelehman.com/">stevelehman.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/TheSteveLehman">@TheSteveLehman</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Lehman&#8217;s trio will be at The Jazz Gallery in NYC from June 7-9 with special guests David Virelles, Vijay Iyer and James Hurt.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is Steve Lehman&#8217;s second appearance on The Jazz Session. You&#8217;ll find our first conversation <a href="http://bit.ly/nEOuRc">here</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/10/the-jazz-session-371-steve-lehman/">The Jazz Session #371: Steve Lehman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

301. The Jazz Session #370: George Colligan

     Mon, 07 May 2012 20:44:12 -0000

     Pianist George Colligan’s most recent album is Living For The City (Steeplechase, 2011). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4193" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/07/the-jazz-session-370-george-colligan/51offp3rual-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4193" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/51offp3RuAL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist George Colligan&#8217;s most recent album is <em>Living For The City</em> (Steeplechase, 2011). In this interview, conducted before an April show at Jazz Standard in NYC, Colligan talks about selling out vs. being relevant; trying his hand at writing songs with lyrics; Nicholas Payton&#8217;s outspoken blogging; dealing with online controversy; and managing a life of teaching, performing and fatherhood. Learn more at <a href="http://www.georgecolligan.com/">georgecolligan.com</a> and follow his blog at <a href="http://www.jazztruth.blogspot.com/">jazztruth.blogspot.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/07/the-jazz-session-370-george-colligan/">The Jazz Session #370: George Colligan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

302. The Jazz Session #369: Anders Nilsson

     Thu, 03 May 2012 07:01:59 -0000

     Guitarist Anders Nilsson’s new solo album is Night Guitar (2012). In this interview, Nilsson talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4187" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/03/the-jazz-session-369-anders-nilsson/night-guitar-cover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Night-Guitar-Cover.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Night-Guitar-Cover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Night-Guitar-Cover.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Night-Guitar-Cover.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Night-Guitar-Cover.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="Night-Guitar-Cover" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4187" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Night-Guitar-Cover.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Night-Guitar-Cover.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Night-Guitar-Cover.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Anders Nilsson&#8217;s new solo album is <em>Night Guitar</em> (2012). In this interview, Nilsson talks about the influence of Frank Zappa, Deep Purple and others on his guitar playing; why he felt inspired to make a solo record; how he created a multi-layered guitar album that still allows for the element of surprise; and the busy year ahead. Learn more at <a href="http://www.andersnilssonguitar.com">andersnilssonguitar.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/05/03/the-jazz-session-369-anders-nilsson/">The Jazz Session #369: Anders Nilsson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

303. The Jazz Session #368: Dan Cray

     Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:01:52 -0000

     Pianist Dan Cray’s latest CD is Meridies (Origin, 2012). In this interview, Cray talks about...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4180" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/30/the-jazz-session-368-dan-cray/51bdd23arcl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="size-medium wp-image-4180" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51BDd23ArCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Dan Cray&#8217;s latest CD is <em>Meridies</em> (Origin, 2012). In this interview, Cray talks about moving to New York City at a later stage in his career than most people do; why he decided to focus on his own compositions on this album; the influence of his teachers on his musical career; and how he leaves room for surprise in the studio and on stage. Learn more at <a href="http://www.dancray.com/">dancray.com</a> and follow his on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/dancrayjazz">@DanCrayJazz</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/30/the-jazz-session-368-dan-cray/">The Jazz Session #368: Dan Cray</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

304. The Jazz Session #367: Chris Brubeck

     Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:15:29 -0000

     Multi-instrumentalist and composer Chris Brubeck’s latest CD is Live At Zankel Music Center with his...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4173" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/27/the-jazz-session-367-chris-brubeck/51v8u224aml-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4173" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51v8U224aML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Multi-instrumentalist and composer Chris Brubeck&#8217;s latest CD is <em>Live At Zankel Music Center</em> with his band Triple Play. In this interview, conducted at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, Brubeck talks about his orchestral compositions; how he gets inside the lives of the people he writes music about; the history of the band Triple Play; and writing music with his father, Dave Brubeck. Learn more at <a href="http://chrisbrubeck.com/">chrisbrubeck.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/chrisbrubeck">@ChrisBrubeck</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/27/the-jazz-session-367-chris-brubeck/">The Jazz Session #367: Chris Brubeck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

305. The Jazz Session #366: Romain Collin

     Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:01:24 -0000

     Pianist Romain Collin’s new CD is The Calling (Palmetto Records, 2012). In this interview, Collin...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4168" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/23/the-jazz-session-366-romain-collin/41vshbl28fl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4168" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/41VsHBL28FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Romain Collin&#8217;s new CD is <em>The Calling</em> (Palmetto Records, 2012). In this interview, Collin talks about the marriage of acoustic performance and sound design on his new album; how his classical training influences his approach to sound; his compositional process and why he sometimes leaves a piece unfinished for months at a time; and the benefits of his time at the Monk Institute and in New York. Learn more at <a href="http://romaincollin.com/">romaincollin.com</a>.</p> <p><P><STRONG>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Collin&#8217;s New York CD release party for <em>The Calling</em> is at The Jazz Standard on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Details <a href="http://jazzstandard.net/red/index.html">here</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/23/the-jazz-session-366-romain-collin/">The Jazz Session #366: Romain Collin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

306. The Jazz Session #365: Joel Harrison

     Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:01:48 -0000

     Joel Harrison’s most recent records are Search (Sunnyside Records, 2011) and Holy Abyss (Cuneiform, 2012),...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4159" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/19/the-jazz-session-365-joel-harrison/51imsaihgdl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_" width="200" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4159" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51ImSAiHGdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4160" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/19/the-jazz-session-365-joel-harrison/515smiobccl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_" width="200" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4160" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/515smiOBcCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>Joel Harrison&#8217;s most recent records are <em>Search</em> (Sunnyside Records, 2011) and <em>Holy Abyss</em> (Cuneiform, 2012), a record he co-leads with Lorenzo Feliciati. In this interview, Harrison talks about continuing the blend of classical and jazz influences that began with <em>The Wheel</em>; where he looks for inspiration as a composer and player; the current state of the common language of jazz; and his forays into big band writing. Learn more at <a href="http://joelharrison.com/">joelharrison.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/joelharrisongtr">@JoelHarrisonGtr</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is Joel&#8217;s second appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. Listen to our <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/01/the-jazz-session-40-joel-harrison/">2008 conversation</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/19/the-jazz-session-365-joel-harrison/">The Jazz Session #365: Joel Harrison</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

307. The Jazz Session #364: Terrence McManus

     Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:01:16 -0000

     Guitarist Terrence McManus’ most recent recording is Transcendental Numbers (No Business, 2011), with bassist Mark...

     The post The Jazz Session #364: Terrence McManus appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4151" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/16/the-jazz-session-364-terrence-mcmanus/nbcd27/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NBCD27.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NBCD27" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NBCD27.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NBCD27.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NBCD27.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="NBCD27" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4151" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NBCD27.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NBCD27.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NBCD27.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4152" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/16/the-jazz-session-364-terrence-mcmanus/tmcmanus1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tmcmanus1.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="tmcmanus1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tmcmanus1.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tmcmanus1.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tmcmanus1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="tmcmanus1" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4152" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tmcmanus1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tmcmanus1.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4153" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/16/the-jazz-session-364-terrence-mcmanus/terrencegerry/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/terrencegerry.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="terrencegerry" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/terrencegerry.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/terrencegerry.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/terrencegerry.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="terrencegerry" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4153" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/terrencegerry.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/terrencegerry.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Terrence McManus&#8217; most recent recording is <em>Transcendental Numbers</em> (No Business, 2011), with bassist Mark Helias and drummer Gerry Hemingway. Other recent recordings include <em>Below The Surface Of</em>, a duet session with Hemingway, and the solo album <em>Brooklyn</em>. In this interview, McManus talks about finding musical inspiration in the natural and industrial worlds; how he tries to free himself of his expectations and preconceptions before each performance; the importance of doing it right &#8230; and doing it wrong; and the many projects of which he&#8217;s a part. Learn more at <a href="http://terrence-mcmanus.com/">terrence-mcmanus.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/terrencemcmanus">@TerrenceMcManus</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> McManus is playing at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 8 p.m. Joining him will be Ellery Eskelin, Mat Maneri and Billy Mintz.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/16/the-jazz-session-364-terrence-mcmanus/">The Jazz Session #364: Terrence McManus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

308. The Jazz Session #363: Devin Gray

     Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:01:03 -0000

     Drummer Devin Gray’s new CD is Dirigo Rataplan (Skirl Records, 2012). In this interview, Gray...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4144" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/12/the-jazz-session-363-devin-gray/3797507457-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3797507457-1.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="350,350" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="3797507457-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3797507457-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3797507457-1.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3797507457-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="3797507457-1" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4144" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3797507457-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3797507457-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3797507457-1.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Devin Gray&#8217;s new CD is <em>Dirigo Rataplan</em> (Skirl Records, 2012). In this interview, Gray talks about finding space for surprise; his early years at the Maine Jazz Camp with the likes of Tony Malaby and Ethan Iverson; finding time and discipline for practice during a busy musical life; and his various projects as a leader and sideman. Learn more at <a href="http://devingraymusic.com/">devingraymusic.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/devingraymusic">@DevinGrayMusic</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Devin Gray&#8217;s quartet is playing tonight (April 12, 2012) at 8:30 p.m. at Cornelia Street Cafe in New York City. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/12/the-jazz-session-363-devin-gray/">The Jazz Session #363: Devin Gray</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

309. The Jazz Session #362: Patrick Cornelius

     Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:01:54 -0000

     Saxophonist Patrick Cornelius’s latest CD is Maybe Steps (Posi-Tone, 2011). In this interview, Cornelius talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4139" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/09/the-jazz-session-362-patrick-cornelius/51h4iz8hkdl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4139" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/51h4iZ8hKDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Patrick Cornelius&#8217;s latest CD is <em>Maybe Steps</em> (Posi-Tone, 2011). In this interview, Cornelius talks about the new record as a continuation of his previous full-band writing, after a break for his trio record; why it&#8217;s important to him to tell stories during his live performances; his time in the artist diploma program at Juilliard; and the economics of jazz records. Learn more at <a href="http://www.patrickcornelius.com/">patrickcornelius.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <A href="http://twitter.com/pcorneliusmusic">@PCorneliusMusic</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/09/the-jazz-session-362-patrick-cornelius/">The Jazz Session #362: Patrick Cornelius</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

310. The Jazz Session #361: Myra Melford

     Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:01:22 -0000

     Pianist Myra Melford’s most recent recording is The Guest House (Yellowbird Records, 2012) with her...

     The post The Jazz Session #361: Myra Melford appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4108" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/05/the-jazz-session-361-myra-melford/triom/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/triom.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="triom" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/triom.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/triom.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/triom.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="triom" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4108" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/triom.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/triom.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/triom.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Myra Melford&#8217;s most recent recording is <em>The Guest House</em> (Yellowbird Records, 2012) with her collective band Trio M, featuring Matt Wilson and Mark Dresser. In this interview, Melford talks about the recent premiere of her multimedia work &#8220;Snowy Egret&#8221; in New York; the formation and continued success of Trio M; and how she balances a busy life as a performer with a full schedule as a professor. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myramelford.com/">www.myramelford.com</a>.</p> <p><P><Strong>Concert Note:</strong> Trio M is playing two East Coast CD release shows this week. On Friday, April 6, they&#8217;re at <a href="http://firehouse12.com/events.asp?id=128406&#038;seriesid=1111">Firehouse 12</a> in New Haven, CT and on Saturday, April 7, they&#8217;re at the <a href="http://www.kitano.com/Jazz-at-Bar-Lounge">Kitano Hotel</a> in New York City.</p> <p><P><strong>Previous Appearance:</strong> This is Myra&#8217;s second time on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. <A href="http://bit.ly/rsR99i">Listen to her 2009 episode.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/05/the-jazz-session-361-myra-melford/">The Jazz Session #361: Myra Melford</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

311. The Jazz Session #360: Melissa Stylianou

     Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:44:41 -0000

     Vocalist Melissa Stylianou’s new CD is Silent Movie (Anzic Records, 2012). In this interview, Stylianou...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4099" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/02/the-jazz-session-360-melissa-stylianou/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="melissa-stylianou-silent-movie" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="melissa-stylianou-silent-movie" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4099" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/melissa-stylianou-silent-movie.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Melissa Stylianou&#8217;s new CD is <em>Silent Movie</em> (Anzic Records, 2012). In this interview, Stylianou talks about her accidental entrance into the world of jazz; the importance of storytelling; and how her training as an actor has impacted her musical career. Learn more at <a href="http://www.melissastylianou.com/">melissastylianou.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/sleepinbee">@sleepinbee</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Melissa Stylianou is performing two CD release shows in honor of her new album &#8212; at Jazz Standard in New York City on April 3 and at The Rex in Toronto on April 7. More details at <a href="http://www.melissastylianou.com/">melissastylianou.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/04/02/the-jazz-session-360-melissa-stylianou/">The Jazz Session #360: Melissa Stylianou</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

312. The Jazz Session #359: Raya Brass Band

     Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:01:12 -0000

     Raya Brass Band’s new CD is Dancing On Roses, Dancing On Cinders (2012). In this...

     The post The Jazz Session #359: Raya Brass Band appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4092" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/29/the-jazz-session-359-raya-brass-band/51ofiwfdal-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51o%2BfiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51o+fiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51o%2BfiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51o%2BfiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51o%2BfiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51o+fiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4092" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51o%2BfiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51o%2BfiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51o%2BfiwFdaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Raya Brass Band&#8217;s new CD is <em>Dancing On Roses, Dancing On Cinders</em> (2012). In this interview, four of the five members of the band discuss its origins; the rhythmic underpinnings of Balkan music; the uses of improvisation in their performances; and how a movie caused one of the members of the band to quit his job and take up the accordion. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rayabrassband.com/">rayabrassband.com</a> and follow them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/rayabrassband">@RayaBrassBand</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/29/the-jazz-session-359-raya-brass-band/">The Jazz Session #359: Raya Brass Band</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

313. The Jazz Session #358: Billy Hart

     Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:01:19 -0000

     Drummer Billy Hart’s new CD is All Our Reasons (ECM, 2012). In this interview, Hart...

     The post The Jazz Session #358: Billy Hart appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4081" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/26/the-jazz-session-358-billy-hart/51b4f5dfedl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4081" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51b4f5dfEdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Billy Hart&#8217;s new CD is <em>All Our Reasons</em> (ECM, 2012). In this interview, Hart talks about the &#8220;European sound&#8221; of this band; what he looks for in bandmates and why this band fits his needs so well; and what he believes powered Coltrane&#8217;s musical explorations. Learn more at <a href="http://billyhartmusic.com/">billyhartmusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/26/the-jazz-session-358-billy-hart/">The Jazz Session #358: Billy Hart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

314. The Jazz Session #357: Nate Wooley

     Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:01:57 -0000

     Trumpeter Nate Wooley’s recent albums include the solo records The Almond and 8 Syllables and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4051" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/22/the-jazz-session-347-nate-wooley/wooley8/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooley8.gif?fit=229%2C227&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="229,227" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wooley8" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooley8.gif?fit=229%2C227&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooley8.gif?fit=229%2C227&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooley8.gif?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="wooley8" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4051" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooley8.gif?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooley8.gif?w=229&amp;ssl=1 229w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4052" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/22/the-jazz-session-347-nate-wooley/wooleyalmond/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?fit=640%2C636&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="640,636" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wooleyalmond" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?fit=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?fit=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="wooleyalmond" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4052" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?resize=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?resize=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyalmond.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4053" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/22/the-jazz-session-347-nate-wooley/wooleyput/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyput.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wooleyput" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyput.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyput.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyput.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="wooleyput" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4053" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyput.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wooleyput.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Nate Wooley&#8217;s recent albums include the solo records <em>The Almond</em> and <em>8 Syllables</em> and the quintet recording <em>(Put Your) Hands Together</em>. In this interview, Wooley talks about putting 100 trumpets on one solo (!) recording; why he was surprised when one of his albums made him feel good at the end; how he started playing solo trumpet; and how the death of his grandmother led to his recent quintet album. Learn more at <a href="http://natewooley.com/">natewooley.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="htttp://twitter.com/nate_wooley">@nate_wooley</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/22/the-jazz-session-347-nate-wooley/">The Jazz Session #357: Nate Wooley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

315. The Jazz Session #356: Champian Fulton

     Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:01:28 -0000

     Pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton’s latest CD is The Breeze And I. In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4045" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/19/the-jazz-session-346-champian-fulton/51ojtxr20cl-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4045" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/51oJtxR20cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton&#8217;s latest CD is <em>The Breeze And I</em>. In this interview, Fulton talks about the bebop record she listened to exclusively for months (starting the day she was born); her father&#8217;s influence and how his friendship with Clark Terry shaped her life; and her transition from student to working musician. Learn more at <a href="http://www.champian.net/">champian.net</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/champianfulton">@ChampianFulton</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/19/the-jazz-session-346-champian-fulton/">The Jazz Session #356: Champian Fulton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

316. The Jazz Session #355: Tierney Sutton

     Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:01:53 -0000

     The Tierney Sutton Band’s latest CD is American Road (BFM Jazz, 2011). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4038" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/15/the-jazz-session-155-tierney-sutton/sutton/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sutton.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sutton" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sutton.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sutton.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sutton.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sutton" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4038" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sutton.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sutton.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sutton.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>The Tierney Sutton Band&#8217;s latest CD is <em>American Road</em> (BFM Jazz, 2011). In this interview, Sutton talks about why the band chose to focus on Americana for this record; how the band functions as a collective in everything from song arranging to business; and how her Baha&#8217;i faith has influenced the way she approaches making music. Learn more at <a href="http://tierneysutton.com/">tierneysutton.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tierneysutton">@TierneySutton</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/15/the-jazz-session-155-tierney-sutton/">The Jazz Session #355: Tierney Sutton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

317. The Jazz Session #354: Craig Pedersen

     Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:01:29 -0000

     Ottawa trumpeter Craig Pedersen’s new album is Days Like Today (2011). In this interview, Pedersen...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4031" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/12/the-jazz-session-354-craig-pedersen/1584297071-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1584297071-1.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="350,350" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="1584297071-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1584297071-1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1584297071-1.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1584297071-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="1584297071-1" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4031" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1584297071-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1584297071-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1584297071-1.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Ottawa trumpeter Craig Pedersen&#8217;s new album is <em>Days Like Today</em> (2011). In this interview, Pedersen talks about how literature influences his musical compositions; why he gravitates toward the avant garde; and the nature of the improvised music scene in Ottawa. Learn more at <a href="http://www.craigpedersen.com/">craigpedersen.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/pedersencraig">@pedersencraig</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/12/the-jazz-session-354-craig-pedersen/">The Jazz Session #354: Craig Pedersen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

318. The Jazz Session #353: Ed Reed

     Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:01:38 -0000

     Vocalist Ed Reed’s new CD is Born To Be Blue (2011). Reed, now 83, has...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4024" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/08/the-jazz-session-353-ed-reed/reed-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/reed.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="reed" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/reed.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/reed.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/reed.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="reed" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4024" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/reed.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/reed.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/reed.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Ed Reed&#8217;s new CD is <em>Born To Be Blue</em> (2011). Reed, now 83, has lived the kind of life about which movies are made. This interview charts the story of his life: his childhood in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, where a young Charles Mingus was a frequent neighborhood visitor and the big bands were a constant source of entertainment; his time in the military, where he was introduced to drugs; his years in San Quentin and Folsom prisons, where he played in the prison bands with the likes of Art Pepper; his eventual rehabilitation after many attempts; and his turn to performing and recording in his 70s. Learn more at <a href="http://www.edreedsings.com/">edreedsings.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/08/the-jazz-session-353-ed-reed/">The Jazz Session #353: Ed Reed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

319. The Jazz Session #352: Amy Cervini

     Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:01:32 -0000

     Vocalist Amy Cervini’s new CD is Digging Me, Digging You (Anzic, 2012), a tribute to...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4018" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/05/the-jazz-session-352-amy-cervini/amy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/amy.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="amy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/amy.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/amy.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/amy.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="amy" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4018" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/amy.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/amy.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/amy.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Amy Cervini&#8217;s new CD is <em>Digging Me, Digging You</em> (Anzic, 2012), a tribute to Blossom Dearie. In this interview, Cervini talks about her early exposure to Dearie and why she fell in love with her music; how she chose the songs for this album from Dearie&#8217;s large repertoire; why she favors working bands; and the itinerary of her upcoming tour. Learn more at <a href="http://amycervini.com/">amycervini.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/amycervini">@amycervini</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Amy is playing two CD release shows in New York on March 6 and 7, 2012, from 7-9 p.m. both nights at the 55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. She is also touring throughout North America. Visit <a href="http://amycervini.com/">her website</a> for details.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/05/the-jazz-session-352-amy-cervini/">The Jazz Session #352: Amy Cervini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

320. The Jazz Session #351: Ochion Jewell

     Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:57:33 -0000

     Saxophonist Ochion Jewell’s debut CD is First Suite For Quartet (Mythology, 2011). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4012" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/01/the-jazz-session-351-ochion-jewell/ochion-jewell-quartet/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ochion-jewell-quartet.jpg?fit=342%2C312&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="342,312" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ochion-jewell-quartet" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ochion-jewell-quartet.jpg?fit=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ochion-jewell-quartet.jpg?fit=342%2C312&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ochion-jewell-quartet.jpg?resize=250%2C228&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="ochion-jewell-quartet" width="250" height="228" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4012" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ochion-jewell-quartet.jpg?resize=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ochion-jewell-quartet.jpg?w=342&amp;ssl=1 342w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Ochion Jewell&#8217;s debut CD is <em>First Suite For Quartet</em> (Mythology, 2011). In this interview, Jewell talks about his upbringing in a dry county in Appalachia; why he started his recording career with an ambitious multi-movement work; and how the piece took shape from inception to completion. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ochion.com/">www.ochion.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/03/01/the-jazz-session-351-ochion-jewell/">The Jazz Session #351: Ochion Jewell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

321. The Jazz Session #350: Jimmy Heath

     Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:01:56 -0000

     The Jazz Session celebrates its fifth anniversary with one of the giants of the music,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3996" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/27/the-jazz-session-350-jimmy-heath/jimmy-heath/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy-heath.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jimmy heath" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy-heath.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy-heath.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy-heath.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jimmy heath" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3996" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy-heath.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy-heath.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> celebrates its fifth anniversary with one of the giants of the music, saxophonist and composer Jimmy Heath. In this interview, Heath talks about his early days as a writer and arranger; his Queens neighborhood and its importance to jazz history; why he loves the sound of a big band; and how he keeps himself moving forward and growing at this stage in his career. He also shares a fax of a 1947 concert poster, received the morning of the interview, with some hilarious text. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jimmyheath.com/">jimmyheath.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONTEST</strong>: I&#8217;m giving away 55 CDs to celebrate the 5th anniversary of <em>The Jazz Session</em>. Listen to the show to learn how to win.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/27/the-jazz-session-350-jimmy-heath/">The Jazz Session #350: Jimmy Heath</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

322. The Jazz Session #349: Darcy James Argue

     Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:01:58 -0000

     Composer Darcy James Argue’s latest work is a multimedia piece called Brooklyn Babylon. In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3988" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/23/the-jazz-session-349-darcy-james-argue/patch-logo-yellow/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?fit=1417%2C1415&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1417,1415" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3988" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PATCH-LOGO-YELLOW.jpg?w=1417&amp;ssl=1 1417w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" height="150" width="150" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Composer Darcy James Argue&#8217;s latest work is a multimedia piece called <em>Brooklyn Babylon</em>. In this interview, he tells the amazing story of how he and visual artist Danijel Zezelj created the piece; goes behind the scenes of the composition and the technical aspects of producing such a large work; and also talks about a performance on March 9, 2012 at which his band Secret Society will play his works and the works of other composers. Learn more at <a href="http://secretsociety.typepad.com/">secretsociety.typepad.com</a>, see much more of <em>Brooklyn Babylon</em> at <a href="http://brooklynbabylon.com/">brooklynbabylon.com</a> and follow Darcy on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/darcyjamesargue">@darcyjamesargue</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This interview is part of a new monthly collaboration with JazzDIY, the online journal for the 21st century jazz musician. Visit JazzDIY.com to see a <a href="http://jazzdiy.com/2012/02/23/interview-argue/ "><strong>video interview</strong></a> with Darcy James Argue in which he talks about the business of music.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/23/the-jazz-session-349-darcy-james-argue/">The Jazz Session #349: Darcy James Argue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

323. The Jazz Session #348: The Wee Trio

     Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:01:23 -0000

     The Wee Trio is James Westfall (vibes), Dan Loomis (bass) and Jared Schonig (drums). Their...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3979" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/20/the-jazz-session-348-the-wee-trio/wee-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wee.jpg?fit=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,270" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wee" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wee.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wee.jpg?fit=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wee.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="wee" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3979" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wee.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wee.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>The Wee Trio is James Westfall (vibes), Dan Loomis (bass) and Jared Schonig (drums). Their new album is <em>Ashes To Ashes: A David Bowie Intraspective</em>. In this interview, the trio talks about why they chose David Bowie &#8212; and why they were initially reluctant to do so; how they managed an 8,000-mile tour across the United States; and what makes the trio work as a unit. Learn more at <a href="http://www.theweetrio.com">theweetrio.com</a> and follow them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/weetrois">@weetrois</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/20/the-jazz-session-348-the-wee-trio/">The Jazz Session #348: The Wee Trio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

324. The Jazz Session #347: Aaron Staebell

     Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:01:48 -0000

     Drummer Aaron Staebell’s new CD is Bending and Breaking (2011). In this interview, Staebell talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3972" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/16/the-jazz-session-347-aaron-staebell/staebell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/staebell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="staebell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/staebell.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/staebell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/staebell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="staebell" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3972" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/staebell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/staebell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/staebell.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Aaron Staebell&#8217;s new CD is <em>Bending and Breaking</em> (2011). In this interview, Staebell talks about smashing different sounds and styles together to see what works; how a visit from John Hollenbeck caused him to finally perform his own compositions in public; why it&#8217;s important for him that his compositions have stories behind them; and why he likes living and working in Rochester, NY. Learn more at <a href="http://www.aaronstaebell.com/">aaronstaebell.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/aaronstaebell">@aaronstaebell</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/16/the-jazz-session-347-aaron-staebell/">The Jazz Session #347: Aaron Staebell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

325. The Jazz Session #346: Ben Wendel

     Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:01:03 -0000

     Saxophonist Ben Wendel’s new CD is Frame (Sunnyside Records, 2012). In this interview, Wendel talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3965" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/13/the-jazz-session-346-ben-wendel/41hjdgc-m2l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3965" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41hjDgc-M2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Ben Wendel&#8217;s new CD is <em>Frame</em> (Sunnyside Records, 2012). In this interview, Wendel talks about composing the music for the album; his proclivity for long musical lines; and the many and varied writing projects he&#8217;s been involved in recently. Learn more at <a href="http://www.benwendel.com/">benwendel.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/benwendel">@benwendel</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Ben Wendel will be performing CD release shows for <em>Frame</em> at The Jazz Gallery in New York City on February 17 and 18. Details <a href="http://benwendel.com/calendar">here</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/13/the-jazz-session-346-ben-wendel/">The Jazz Session #346: Ben Wendel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

326. The Jazz Session #345: Sue Mingus

     Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:01:18 -0000

     Sue Mingus has been guiding bassist Charles Mingus’s legacy since he died in 1979. She...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3958" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/10/the-jazz-session-345-sue-mingus/sueandcharles/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sueandcharles.jpg?fit=200%2C203&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,203" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sueandcharles" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sueandcharles.jpg?fit=200%2C203&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sueandcharles.jpg?fit=200%2C203&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sueandcharles.jpg?resize=200%2C203&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sueandcharles" width="200" height="203" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3958" /></p> <p><P>Sue Mingus has been guiding bassist Charles Mingus&#8217;s legacy since he died in 1979. She is the author of <em>Tonight At Noon</em> (Random House/Pantheon, 2002), a memoir of her life with Mingus. In this interview, Sue Mingus talks about the fourth annual Mingus High School Competition and Festival, happening this month in New York; how to bring Mingus&#8217;s music to the current generation of musicians; why she feels differently now about going after music pirates; her memoir and the idea of memory; and what lies ahead for the music and legacy of Charles Mingus.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> See a <a href="http://mingusmingusmingus.com/JazzEducation/mingusHScomp.html">complete calendar</a> of the Mingus High School Competition and Festival and also the <a href="http://mingusmingusmingus.com/MingusBands/tourdates.html">performance schedule</a> of the Mingus ensembles.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/10/the-jazz-session-345-sue-mingus/">The Jazz Session #345: Sue Mingus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

327. The Jazz Session #344: Tim Berne

     Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:20:14 -0000

     Saxophonist Tim Berne’s new band and album are both called Snakeoil (ECM, 2012). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3936" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/51rosjbgful-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3936" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/51RoSJbGFUL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Tim Berne&#8217;s new band and album are both called <em>Snakeoil</em> (ECM, 2012). In this interview, Berne talks about what he looks for in new band members; what inspires him to compose; and why he believes the digital era has harmed independent record labels. Learn more at <a href="http://www.screwgunrecords.com/">screwgunrecords.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>ON TOUR:</strong> Snakeoil is touring the US and Europe. Visit Berne&#8217;s site for <a href="http://www.screwgunrecords.com/page_b.php?pageid=concerts">tour dates</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/07/the-jazz-session-344-tim-berne/">The Jazz Session #344: Tim Berne</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

328. The Jazz Session #343: Noah Kaplan

     Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:01:08 -0000

     Saxophonist Noah Kaplan’s new CD is Descendants (Hat Hut, 2011) with Joe Morris on guitar,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3927" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/02/the-jazz-session-343-noah-kaplan/41kwlnqyy2l-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3927" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/41KWLNqyy2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Noah Kaplan&#8217;s new CD is <em>Descendants</em> (Hat Hut, 2011) with Joe Morris on guitar, Giacomo Merega on bass and Jason Nazary on drums. In this interview, Kaplan talks about his life-changing studies with Joe Maneri; why classical music theory was important to his musical development; and how he approaches collective improvisation. Learn more at <a href="http://noah-kaplan.com/">noah-kaplan.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> The Noah Kaplan Quartet performs Friday, February 3, 2012 at Douglass Street Music Collective (295 Douglass St. Brooklyn, NY) at 8 p.m.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/02/02/the-jazz-session-343-noah-kaplan/">The Jazz Session #343: Noah Kaplan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

329. The Jazz Session #342: Tom Wetmore

     Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:01:41 -0000

     Pianist Tom Wetmore’s new CD is The Desired Effect (Crosstown Records, 2012). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3924" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/30/the-jazz-session-342-tom-wetmore/51irqrin9xl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3924" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Irqrin9xL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Tom Wetmore&#8217;s new CD is <em>The Desired Effect</em> (Crosstown Records, 2012). In this interview, Wetmore talks about why he wants people to &#8220;really listen&#8221;; why he tries not to assign particular meanings to his compositions; and about his Tune-A-Day project. Learn more at <a href="http://www.tomwetmore.com/">tomwetmore.com</a> and <a href="http://www.tomstuneaday.com/">tomstuneaday.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tomwetmore">@tomwetmore</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/30/the-jazz-session-342-tom-wetmore/">The Jazz Session #342: Tom Wetmore</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

330. The Jazz Session #341: Bob Reynolds

     Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:01:12 -0000

     Saxophonist Bob Reynolds’ most recent album is A Live Life (2011) and he’s currently working...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3913" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/26/the-jazz-session-341-bob-reynolds/51h1hbnaf-l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3913" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51H1HBnaf-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Bob Reynolds&#8217; most recent album is <em>A Live Life</em> (2011) and he&#8217;s currently working on his forthcoming studio album. Reynolds is perhaps best known for his work with rock musician John Mayer. In this interview, Reynolds talks about the importance of good time (in the musical sense); how he&#8217;s learned to bring an audience along for the ride; and about his video lesson service. Learn more at <a href="http://bobreynoldsmusic.com/">bobreynoldsmusic.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/Bob_Reynolds">@Bob_Reynolds</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/26/the-jazz-session-341-bob-reynolds/">The Jazz Session #341: Bob Reynolds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

331. The Jazz Session #340: Matt Wilson

     Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:01:15 -0000

     Drummer Matt Wilson’s new album with his band Arts & Crafts is An Attitude For...

     The post The Jazz Session #340: Matt Wilson appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3897" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/23/the-jazz-session-340-matt-wilson/51kbwhf061l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3897" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51kBwHf061L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3901" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/23/the-jazz-session-340-matt-wilson/2425563_300/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="2425563_300" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="2425563_300" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3901" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2425563_300.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Matt Wilson&#8217;s new album with his band Arts &#038; Crafts is <em>An Attitude For Gratitude</em> (Palmetto Records, 2012). In this interview, Wilson talks about the inclusive approach of the band; why he likes the word &#8220;allow&#8221;; and how a difficult year for his family helped him put things in perspective and brought the idea of gratitude into focus. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mattwilsonjazz.com/">mattwilsonjazz.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/mattwilsonjazz">@mattwilsonjazz</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This interview is part of a new monthly collaboration with JazzDIY, the online journal for the 21st century jazz musician. Visit JazzDIY.com to see a <a href="http://jazzdiy.com/2012/01/23/interview-wilson/">video interview</a> with Matt Wilson in which he talks about the business of music.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/23/the-jazz-session-340-matt-wilson/">The Jazz Session #340: Matt Wilson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

332. The Jazz Session #339: Armen Donelian

     Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:01:35 -0000

     Pianist Armen Donelian’s new CD is Leapfrog (Sunnyside Records, 2011). In this interview, Donelian talks...

     The post The Jazz Session #339: Armen Donelian appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3891" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/19/the-jazz-session-339-armen-donelian/51xxzy1-trl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3891" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/51Xxzy1-TrL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Armen Donelian&#8217;s new CD is <em>Leapfrog</em> (Sunnyside Records, 2011). In this interview, Donelian talks about his approach to playing the piano and his philosophy of music; his years with Mongo Santamaria and Sonny Rollins; and his other career as an educator. Learn more at <a href="http://www.armenjazz.com/">armenjazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/19/the-jazz-session-339-armen-donelian/">The Jazz Session #339: Armen Donelian</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

333. The Jazz Session #338: Barry Altschul

     Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:01:24 -0000

     Drummer Barry Altschul’s latest CD is History Of Jazz In Reverse (TUM, 2011) with the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3885" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/16/the-jazz-session-338-barry-altschul/41btoqy-ycl-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3885" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/41BTOQY-yCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Barry Altschul&#8217;s latest CD is <em>History Of Jazz In Reverse</em> (TUM, 2011) with the FAB Trio featuring Joe Fonda and Billy Bang. In this interview, Altschul talks about growing up in the South Bronx; his roots in the tradition and how he uses them even when playing &#8220;free&#8221;; and how he achieves a personal sound on the drums. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/barryaltschul">myspace.com/barryaltschul</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/16/the-jazz-session-338-barry-altschul/">The Jazz Session #338: Barry Altschul</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

334. The Jazz Session #337: Deric Dickens

     Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:01:49 -0000

     Drummer Deric Dickens’ debut CD is Speed Date, a series of duets with Matt Wilson,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3879" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/12/the-jazz-session-337-deric-dickens/dickens/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dickens.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="dickens" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dickens.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dickens.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dickens.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="dickens" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3879" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dickens.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dickens.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dickens.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Drummer Deric Dickens&#8217; debut CD is <em>Speed Date</em>, a series of duets with Matt Wilson, Ben Cohen, Jon Crowley, Kirk Knuffke, Jeff Lederer and Jeremy Udden. In this interview, Dickens talks about the DIY philosophy underlying the album; the sound of the drums (including a demonstration on the ride cymbal); and why he left a comfortable position as a band director to pursue a life as a professional jazz musician. Learn more at <a href="http://www.dericdickens.com/">dericdickens.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/dericdickens">@dericdickens</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/12/the-jazz-session-337-deric-dickens/">The Jazz Session #337: Deric Dickens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

335. The Jazz Session #336: Jack DeJohnette

     Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:01:56 -0000

     Jack DeJohnette’s new album is Sound Travels (Golden Beams/eOne, 2012). In this interview, DeJohnette talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3873" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/09/the-jazz-session-336-jack-dejohnette/jackd/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackd.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jackd" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackd.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackd.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackd.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jackd" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3873" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackd.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackd.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackd.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Jack DeJohnette&#8217;s new album is <em>Sound Travels</em> (Golden Beams/eOne, 2012). In this interview, DeJohnette talks about the next phase of his storied career; his induction as a 2012 NEA Jazz Master; and the multiple projects he&#8217;s taking to the Newport Jazz Festival this summer. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jackdejohnette.com/">jackdejohnette.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/09/the-jazz-session-336-jack-dejohnette/">The Jazz Session #336: Jack DeJohnette</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

336. My talk at the JazzTimes DIY Crash Course

     Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:52:03 -0000

     I spoke today at the JazzTimes DIY Crash Course in Manhattan, an event held in...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3858" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/05/my-talk-at-the-jazztimes-diy-crash-course/jtlogo/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jtlogo.gif?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jtlogo" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jtlogo.gif?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jtlogo.gif?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jtlogo.gif?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jtlogo" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3858" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jtlogo.gif?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jtlogo.gif?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>I spoke today at the <a href="http://jazztimes.com/"><em>JazzTimes</em></a> DIY Crash Course in Manhattan, an event held in tandem with the <a href="http://www.apapnyc.org/">Association of Performing Arts Presenters</a> conference. This is the audio of my presentation, which was about podcasting and telling a story as an artist. There were graphics, too. As soon as I get the video, I&#8217;ll pass it along. Thanks to Lee Mergner of <em>JazzTimes</em> for inviting me and thanks to David Lee Joy from <a href="www.allstartapes.com">All Star Media</a> for providing the audio. Lee Mergner is the first person you&#8217;ll hear in this audio clip. Thanks also to the wonderful <a href="http://amycervini.com/">Amy Cervini</a> for assisting with my presentation.</p> <p><P><Strong>UPDATE:</strong> Here&#8217;s video of the first half of my talk. Then my camera battery died. Thanks to <a href="http://www.jazz901.org/116/derrick-lucas/">Derrick Lucas</a> for filming this. More video may be available later.</p> <p><P><object width="399" height="203"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PdEUQCLxeAk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/05/my-talk-at-the-jazztimes-diy-crash-course/">My talk at the JazzTimes DIY Crash Course</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

337. The Jazz Session #335: Pete Robbins

     Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:01:41 -0000

     Saxophonist Pete Robbins’ new CD is Live In Basel (Hate Laugh Music, 2011) with his...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3852" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/05/the-jazz-session-335-pete-robbins/robbins/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/robbins.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="robbins" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/robbins.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/robbins.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/robbins.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="robbins" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3852" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/robbins.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/robbins.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/robbins.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Pete Robbins&#8217; new CD is <em>Live In Basel</em> (Hate Laugh Music, 2011) with his Transatlantic Quartet. In this interview, Robbins talks about the benefits of a working band; why his last three recordings have been live albums; and why his next project will find him traveling down yet another new musical road. Learn more at <a href="http://peterobbins.com/">peterobbins.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <A href="http://twitter.com/peterobbins">@peterobbins</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/05/the-jazz-session-335-pete-robbins/">The Jazz Session #335: Pete Robbins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

338. The Jazz Session #334: Michael Pedicin

     Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:01:31 -0000

     Saxophonist Michael Pedicin’s new album is Ballads …searching for peace (Jazz Hut, 2011). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3846" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/02/the-jazz-session-334-michael-pedicin/pedicin/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/pedicin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="pedicin" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/pedicin.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/pedicin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/pedicin.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="pedicin" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3846" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/pedicin.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/pedicin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/pedicin.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Michael Pedicin&#8217;s new album is <em>Ballads &#8230;searching for peace</em> (Jazz Hut, 2011). In this interview, Pedicin talks about this influence of his father on his career; why he feels he had to work his way up to a ballads album; and how he came to terms with his place in the worlds of both jazz and medicine. Learn more at <a href="http://www.michaelpedicin.com/">michaelpedicin.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/mpedicin">@mpedicin</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2012/01/02/the-jazz-session-334-michael-pedicin/">The Jazz Session #334: Michael Pedicin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

339. The Jazz Session #333: Sam Rivers (1923-2011)

     Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:46:13 -0000

     NOTE: I’m reposting this 2009 interview with Sam Rivers to commemorate his passing on Dec....

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     <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> I&#8217;m reposting this 2009 interview with Sam Rivers to commemorate his passing on Dec. 26, 2011. Nate Chinen has collected many of the remembrances of Rivers <a href="http://thegig.typepad.com/blog/2011/12/fuchsia-swing-song.html">on his blog</a>. </p> <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1514" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/09/the-jazz-session-120-sam-rivers/rivers/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="rivers" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="rivers" title="rivers" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1514" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Sam Rivers is a musical renaissance man. He&#8217;s performed in big bands, bop bands, R&#038;B groups, blues bands and free-jazz ensembles. Rivers is currently composing adventurous large-ensemble music (such as is found on his 2006 CD <em>Aurora</em>) in an unlikely location: Orlando, Florida. In this interview, Rivers talks about his early days in Boston; how he was recruited by Jimi Hendrix while playing with Cecil Taylor; and how a tour with Dizzy Gillespie led to his relocation to Florida. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rivbea.com/">rivbea.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/12/30/the-jazz-session-333-sam-rivers-1923-2011/">The Jazz Session #333: Sam Rivers (1923-2011)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

340. The Jazz Session #332: Enoch Smith, Jr.

     Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:01:52 -0000

     Pianist Enoch Smith, Jr.’s new album is Misfits (Music4mypeople, 2011). In this interview, Smith talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3835" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/12/26/the-jazz-session-332-enoch-smith-jr/misfits/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/misfits.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="misfits" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/misfits.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/misfits.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/misfits.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="misfits" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3835" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/misfits.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/misfits.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/misfits.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Enoch Smith, Jr.&#8217;s new album is <em>Misfits</em> (Music4mypeople, 2011). In this interview, Smith talks about growing up in the church in Rochester, NY; how he&#8217;s always felt like an outsider in the jazz world; and why he wanted his new record to get back to basics &#8212; groove and the voice. Learn more at <a href="http://www.enochsmithjr.com/">enochsmithjr.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/12/26/the-jazz-session-332-enoch-smith-jr/">The Jazz Session #332: Enoch Smith, Jr.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

341. The Jazz Session #331: James Hirschfeld

     Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:01:07 -0000

     Trombonist James Hirschfeld has just released his first album, Two Medicine. In this interview, Hirschfeld...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3830" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/12/22/the-jazz-session-331-james-hirschfeld/twomedicine/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/twomedicine.png?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="350,350" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="twomedicine" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/twomedicine.png?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/twomedicine.png?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/twomedicine.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="twomedicine" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3830" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/twomedicine.png?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/twomedicine.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/twomedicine.png?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist James Hirschfeld has just released his first album, <em>Two Medicine</em>. In this interview, Hirschfeld talks about his life in music; the song-like quality of his compositions; and how a trip to Germany solidified his desire to pursue an artistic life. Learn more at <a href="http://jameshirschfeld.com/">jameshirschfeld.com</a> and buy the record via <a href="http://jameshirschfeld.bandcamp.com/">jameshirschfeld.bandcamp.com</a>. Follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jameshirschfeld">@jameshirschfeld</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/12/22/the-jazz-session-331-james-hirschfeld/">The Jazz Session #331: James Hirschfeld</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

342. The Jazz Session #328: Michael Bates

     Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:01:57 -0000

     Michael Bates’s new album is called Acrobat: Music For, And By, Dmitri Shostakovich (Sunnyside, 2011)....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3807" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/12/12/the-jazz-session-328-michael-bates/acrobat/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/acrobat.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="acrobat" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/acrobat.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/acrobat.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/acrobat.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="acrobat" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3807" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/acrobat.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/acrobat.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/acrobat.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Michael Bates&#8217;s new album is called <em>Acrobat: Music For, And By, Dmitri Shostakovich</em> (Sunnyside, 2011). In this interview, Bates talks about the appeal of Shostakovich the man and the composer; how he used Shostakovich&#8217;s music as a starting point for his own compositions and improvisations; and the new trio music he&#8217;s been working on. Learn more at <a href="http://outsidesources.org/">outsidesources.org</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/12/12/the-jazz-session-328-michael-bates/">The Jazz Session #328: Michael Bates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

343. The Jazz Session #327: Amir ElSaffar

     Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:01:20 -0000

     Trumpeter Amir ElSaffar’s new CD is Inana (Pi Recordings, 2011). In this interview, ElSaffar explains...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3799" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/24/the-jazz-session-327-amir-elsaffar/inana-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/inana1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="inana" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/inana1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/inana1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/inana1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="inana" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3799" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/inana1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/inana1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/inana1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Trumpeter Amir ElSaffar&#8217;s new CD is <em>Inana</em> (Pi Recordings, 2011). In this interview, ElSaffar explains maqam music and his decision to spend five years studying it in depth; how he plays microtonal music on a standard Bb trumpet; and his particular combination of traditional Arabic music with jazz. Learn more at <a href="http://amirelsaffar.com/">amirelsaffar.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <A href="http://twitter.com/amirelsaffar">@amirelsaffar</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/24/the-jazz-session-327-amir-elsaffar/">The Jazz Session #327: Amir ElSaffar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

344. The Jazz Session #326: Mike Baggetta

     Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:01:55 -0000

     Guitarist Mike Baggetta’s new CD is Source Materials. In this interview, Baggetta talks about his...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3794" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/21/the-jazz-session-325-mike-baggetta/bags/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bags.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bags" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bags.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bags.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bags.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bags" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3794" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bags.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bags.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bags.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Mike Baggetta&#8217;s new CD is <em>Source Materials</em>. In this interview, Baggetta talks about his compositional process and how he writes for specific ensembles; his experiments with prepared guitar in both solo and duet formats; and how he approaches playing standards. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mikebaggetta.com/">mikebaggetta.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/mabnotes">@mabnotes</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/21/the-jazz-session-325-mike-baggetta/">The Jazz Session #326: Mike Baggetta</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

345. The Jazz Session #325: Joan Stiles

     Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:01:00 -0000

     Pianist Joan Stiles’ new CD is Three Musicians, featuring Joel Frahm and Matt Wilson. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3787" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/18/the-jazz-session-325-joan-stiles/stiles/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/stiles.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="stiles" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/stiles.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/stiles.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/stiles.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="stiles" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3787" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/stiles.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/stiles.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/stiles.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Joan Stiles&#8217; new CD is <em>Three Musicians</em>, featuring Joel Frahm and Matt Wilson. In this interview, Stiles talks about playing without a bassist; how visual art and music come together in her life; and her collage-based approach to playing standards. Learn more at <a href="http://www.joanstilesmusic.com/">joanstilesmusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/18/the-jazz-session-325-joan-stiles/">The Jazz Session #325: Joan Stiles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

346. The Jazz Session #324: Tim Hagans

     Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:01:27 -0000

     Trumpeter Tim Hagans’ new CD is The Moon Is Waiting (Palmetto Records, 2011). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3782" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/16/the-jazz-session-324-tim-hagans/hagans/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hagans.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hagans" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hagans.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hagans.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hagans.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hagans" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3782" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hagans.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hagans.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hagans.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Tim Hagans&#8217; new CD is <em>The Moon Is Waiting</em> (Palmetto Records, 2011). In this interview, Hagans talks about his special relationship with his drummer of choice; how he worked with a choreographer to write some of the music on the new album; and how he&#8217;s evolved over the years as a composer for large and small ensembles. Learn more at <a href="http://timhagans.com/">timhagans.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/16/the-jazz-session-324-tim-hagans/">The Jazz Session #324: Tim Hagans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

347. The Jazz Session #323: Andrea Wolper

     Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:01:53 -0000

     Vocalist Andrea Wolper’s new CD is Parallel Lives (Jazzed Media, 2011). In this interview, Wolper...

     The post The Jazz Session #323: Andrea Wolper appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3778" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/14/the-jazz-session-323-andrea-wolper/andrea/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andrea.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="andrea" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andrea.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andrea.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andrea.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="andrea" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3778" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andrea.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andrea.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andrea.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Andrea Wolper&#8217;s new CD is <em>Parallel Lives</em> (Jazzed Media, 2011). In this interview, Wolper talks about her unfettered and very personal approach to song choice and performance; how poetry influences her work; and her parallel life as an activist for social justice. Learn more at <a href="http://andreawolper.com/">andreawolper.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/andreawolper">@AndreaWolper</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/14/the-jazz-session-323-andrea-wolper/">The Jazz Session #323: Andrea Wolper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

348. The Jazz Session #322: Matt Mitchell

     Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:01:36 -0000

     Pianist Matt Mitchell has been making a name for himself in the bands of Tim...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3770" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/07/the-jazz-session-322-matt-mitchell/mattmitchell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?fit=512%2C512&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="512,512" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="mattmitchell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="mattmitchell" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3770" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mattmitchell.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Matt Mitchell has been making a name for himself in the bands of Tim Berne, John Hollenbeck and Darius Jones, among others. In this interview, Mitchell talks about finding his place in the bands of composers with strong visions; how a set of self-penned practice pieces became duet performance vehicles; and why he may finally be ready to record his first album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mattmitchell.us/">mattmitchell.us</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/mattmitchellus">@mattmitchellus</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/07/the-jazz-session-322-matt-mitchell/">The Jazz Session #322: Matt Mitchell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

349. The Jazz Session #321: Nicholas Payton

     Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:33:52 -0000

     Trumpeter Nicholas Payton’s new CD is Bitches (In+Out Records, 2011). In this interview, Payton talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3763" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/04/the-jazz-session-321-nicholas-payton/bitches/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bitches.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bitches" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bitches.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bitches.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bitches.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bitches" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3763" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bitches.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bitches.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bitches.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Nicholas Payton&#8217;s new CD is <em>Bitches</em> (In+Out Records, 2011). In this interview, Payton talks about his outspoken presence on social media; why he thinks it&#8217;s important to bring groove and sensuality back to jazz; and how his New Orleans roots have shaped the way he approaches music and performance. Learn more at <a href="http://www.nicholaspayton.com/">nicholaspayton.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/paynic">@paynic</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/11/04/the-jazz-session-321-nicholas-payton/">The Jazz Session #321: Nicholas Payton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

350. The Jazz Session #320: Camila Meza

     Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:00:26 -0000

     Vocalist and guitarist Camila Meza’s most recent CD is Retrato (Vertice Records, 2009). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3758" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/31/the-jazz-session-320-camila-meza/camila/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/camila.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="camila" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/camila.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/camila.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/camila.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="camila" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3758" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/camila.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/camila.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/camila.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist and guitarist Camila Meza&#8217;s most recent CD is <em>Retrato</em> (Vertice Records, 2009). In this interview, Meza talks about her early days learning guitar in her native Chile; how a teacher discovered she could sing and the effect it had on her life; and how she sometimes feels like two people at once when she plays and sings at the same time. Learn more at <a href="http://www.camilameza.com/">camilameza.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Camila Meza performs on 11/1/11 at 8:30 p.m. at Cornelia Street Cafe in New York. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/31/the-jazz-session-320-camila-meza/">The Jazz Session #320: Camila Meza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

351. The Jazz Session #319: Gerald Wilson (Part 2)

     Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:57:56 -0000

     Composer and bandleader Gerald Wilson’s new CD is Legacy (Mack Avenue Records, 2011). This is...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3747" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/24/the-jazz-session-318-gerald-wilson-part-1/41ah108zsdl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3747" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Composer and bandleader Gerald Wilson&#8217;s new CD is <em>Legacy</em> (Mack Avenue Records, 2011). This is part two of a two-part conversation. (Listen to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/24/the-jazz-session-318-gerald-wilson-part-1/">Part 1</a>.) In this part, Wilson talks about his time in the Navy during World War II; his subsequent work as an arranger for record labels and Hollywood studios; the development of his own band; and his new CD.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/28/the-jazz-session-319-gerald-wilson-part-2/">The Jazz Session #319: Gerald Wilson (Part 2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

352. The Jazz Session #318: Gerald Wilson (Part 1)

     Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:34:55 -0000

     Composer and bandleader Gerald Wilson’s new CD is Legacy (Mack Avenue Records, 2011). This is...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3747" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/24/the-jazz-session-318-gerald-wilson-part-1/41ah108zsdl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3747" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41AH108ZSDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Composer and bandleader Gerald Wilson&#8217;s new CD is <em>Legacy</em> (Mack Avenue Records, 2011). This is part one of a two-part conversation. In this episode, Gerald Wilson talks about growing up in the South and listening to music with his brother; his move to Detroit to attend an arts high school; his early days as a professional musician; his time with Jimmie Lunceford and his first arrangements; and the beginning of his time in the Navy. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mackavenue.com/artists/detail/gerald_wilson/">mackavenue.com/artists/detail/gerald_wilson/</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/24/the-jazz-session-318-gerald-wilson-part-1/">The Jazz Session #318: Gerald Wilson (Part 1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

353. The Jazz Session #317: Larry Goldings

     Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:25:00 -0000

     Larry Goldings has two new CDs out: In My Room (BFM Jazz, 2011), a solo...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3741" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/13/the-jazz-session-317-larry-goldings/inmyroom/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inmyroom.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="inmyroom" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inmyroom.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inmyroom.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inmyroom.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="inmyroom" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3741" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inmyroom.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inmyroom.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inmyroom.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3742" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/13/the-jazz-session-317-larry-goldings/smalls-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/smalls.jpg?fit=265%2C265&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="265,265" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="smalls" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/smalls.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/smalls.jpg?fit=265%2C265&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/smalls.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="smalls" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3742" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/smalls.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/smalls.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/smalls.jpg?w=265&amp;ssl=1 265w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></p> <p><P>Larry Goldings has two new CDs out: <em>In My Room</em> (BFM Jazz, 2011), a solo piano CD, and <em>Live At Smalls</em> (SmallsLive, 2011) with his organ trio featuring Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart. In this interview, Goldings talks about approaching each piano on its own terms; how he first met Bernstein and Stewart; and his unplanned entry into the bands of Maceo Parker and James Taylor. Learn more at <a href="http://www.larrygoldings.com/">larrygoldings.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <A href="http://twitter.com/LarryGoldings">@LarryGoldings</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/13/the-jazz-session-317-larry-goldings/">The Jazz Session #317: Larry Goldings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

354. Video of yours truly, interviewed by the new JazzDIY

     Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:05:25 -0000

     I was recently interviewed by JazzDIY, a soon-to-be-launched online trade journal for the 21st century...

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     <p><P>I was recently interviewed by JazzDIY, a soon-to-be-launched online trade journal for the 21st century jazz musician. You can follow them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jazzdiy">@JazzDIY</a> and bookmark their site at <a href="http://jazzdiy.com">JazzDIY.com</a>. Actually, I should say &#8220;our&#8221; site, because right after this interview I agreed to serve as a contributing editor for JazzDIY. We launch on Oct. 17. To tide you over until then, here&#8217;s some bonus footage from my five-part video interview. </p> <p><P><object width="399" height="203"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vTR2pxKoFyw?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/12/video-of-yours-truly-interviewed-by-the-new-jazzdiy/">Video of yours truly, interviewed by the new JazzDIY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

355. The Jazz Session #316: Jason Crane

     Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:48:04 -0000

     Andrea Wolper hosts the show and interviews me. Trust me, it was her idea. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3718" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/10/the-jazz-session-316-jason-crane/imag0711/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG0711.jpg?fit=375%2C500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="375,500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PC36100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1298751476&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMAG0711" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG0711.jpg?fit=187%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG0711.jpg?fit=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG0711.jpg?resize=187%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="IMAG0711" width="187" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3718" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG0711.jpg?resize=187%2C250&amp;ssl=1 187w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG0711.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG0711.jpg?w=375&amp;ssl=1 375w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" /></p> <p><P>Andrea Wolper hosts the show and interviews me. Trust me, it was her idea. In this interview, I talk about how I make each episode; why I interview musicians and what about them interests me; and how poetry has become a major part of my life. Learn more at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">thejazzsession.com</a> and <a href="http://jasoncrane.org">jasoncrane.org</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/10/the-jazz-session-316-jason-crane/">The Jazz Session #316: Jason Crane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

356. The Jazz Session #315: Dalton Ridenhour

     Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:01:53 -0000

     Pianist Dalton Ridenhour is making his mark on the New York scene by playing ragtime,...

     The post The Jazz Session #315: Dalton Ridenhour appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3712" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/06/the-jazz-session-315-dalton-ridenhour/imag2689/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG2689.jpg?fit=232%2C232&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="232,232" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMAG2689" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG2689.jpg?fit=232%2C232&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG2689.jpg?fit=232%2C232&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG2689.jpg?resize=232%2C232&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="IMAG2689" width="232" height="232" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3712" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG2689.jpg?w=232&amp;ssl=1 232w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMAG2689.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Dalton Ridenhour is making his mark on the New York scene by playing ragtime, stride and New-Orleans-style piano. In this interview, Ridenhour talks about his childhood introduction to ragtime; how going to school for jazz changed his approach to the piano; and why, after a three-year hiatus, he&#8217;s returned to the styles he loves. Learn more at <a href="http://www.daltonridenhour.com/">daltonridenhour.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/06/the-jazz-session-315-dalton-ridenhour/">The Jazz Session #315: Dalton Ridenhour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

357. The Jazz Session #314: Marcus Strickland

     Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:01:04 -0000

     Saxophonist Marcus Strickland’s latest recording is Triumph of the Heavy (Strick Muzik, 2011), a 2-CD...

     The post The Jazz Session #314: Marcus Strickland appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3705" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/03/the-jazz-session-314-marcus-strickland/41g5jbgmcdl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3705" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/41g5JbGMCDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Marcus Strickland&#8217;s latest recording is <em>Triumph of the Heavy</em> (Strick Muzik, 2011), a 2-CD set that features a live trio performance and a studio session by his new quartet. In this interview, Strickland talks about why he added piano to his band; his awareness that he&#8217;s playing for other people; and the difference between the tunes he writes in the fall and the tunes he writes in the spring. Learn more at <a href="http://www.marcusstrickland.com/">marcusstrickland.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/marcustrickland">@marcustrickland</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/10/03/the-jazz-session-314-marcus-strickland/">The Jazz Session #314: Marcus Strickland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

358. The Jazz Session #313: Wadada Leo Smith

     Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:06:41 -0000

     Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith’s newest album is Heart’s Reflections (Cuneiform Records, 2011). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3699" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/29/the-jazz-session-313-wadada-leo-smith/715-w89icvl-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3699" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/715-W89IcvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith&#8217;s newest album is <em>Heart&#8217;s Reflections</em> (Cuneiform Records, 2011). In this interview, he talks about his <em>Ten Freedom Summers</em> project, inspired by the Civil Rights Movement; how each ensemble is a model for a universe; and how meaning is communicated even without words. Learn more at <a href="http://adagio.calarts.edu/~wls/">wadadaleosmith.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/29/the-jazz-session-313-wadada-leo-smith/">The Jazz Session #313: Wadada Leo Smith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

359. PHOTOS & RECAP: Camila Meza at Small’s Jazz Club

     Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:18:09 -0000

     From Camila Meza at Small's Jazz Club I spent most of the day on the...

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     <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oSA4oANrSJQHqtFdh0tgdQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-n0mNPxTTieE/ToHVdq1Wu5I/AAAAAAAAL2s/3s_vvBdlRh0/s400/shot_1317085396129.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/CamilaMezaAtSmallSJazzClub?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Camila Meza at Small&#39;s Jazz Club</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>I spent most of the day on the train yesterday, traveling back and forth between NYC and New Haven, CT. By the time I got back home to Brooklyn I was tired and planning to crash for the night. But I decided to see who was playing around town, just in case. I noticed that Chilean vocalist and guitarist <a href="http://www.camilameza.com/">Camila Meza</a> was at Small&#8217;s Jazz Club. I&#8217;d never heard her music so I visited her site, listened to about two minutes of her singing, and hopped back on a train to Manhattan. </p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/T0GUxoOFCj9s_xr0jhFAZA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8E4NlFLSasU/ToHVGJsgEYI/AAAAAAAAL2A/EeP_SvyUzwo/s400/IMAG2778.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/CamilaMezaAtSmallSJazzClub?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Camila Meza at Small&#39;s Jazz Club</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>Meza has a rich voice that&#8217;s playful without being too syrupy. Her repertoire was straight from the Great American Songbook (with the exception of Ibrahim Ferrer&#8217;s &#8220;Silencio&#8221;), but she managed to make the music sound fresh with her obvious enthusiasm and her emotional connection with the songs.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Mh6AWBBZUAQ6692W10DI8Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KKVyX7OCuFc/ToHUYxyMvQI/AAAAAAAAL1s/XVB1DSbNjN8/s400/IMAG2772.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/CamilaMezaAtSmallSJazzClub?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Camila Meza at Small&#39;s Jazz Club</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>Meza was joined by bassist <a href="http://www.myspace.com/pablomenares">Pablo Menares</a>, another new-to-me player. Menares was equally skilled at holding down the bottom and making interesting harmonic choices throughout the range of his instrument. And his soloing was melodic and creative.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KzKKIFdTDZcsF-ZFaGW57w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Bk3C5ST_hnQ/ToHVDeXrBuI/AAAAAAAAL18/jxsaC66N5_A/s400/IMAG2777.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/CamilaMezaAtSmallSJazzClub?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Camila Meza at Small&#39;s Jazz Club</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>Meza&#8217;s guitar playing was equally impressive &#8212; and would have been completely at home in the 1950s. Her solos were fluid and well constructed without falling back on cliches. Several times she doubled her solos with her voice. </p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/G0WOjTz-_rYfFMqIHgA1yg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2eJOvQQcK2M/ToHVhWZGX8I/AAAAAAAAL24/d-K9aWp4x8E/s400/shot_1317086027320.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/CamilaMezaAtSmallSJazzClub?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Camila Meza at Small&#39;s Jazz Club</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>For the final song of the night (&#8220;But Not For Me&#8221;), Meza and Menares were joined by saxophonist <a href="http://www.melissaaldana.com/">Melissa Aldana</a>, who fit perfectly with the old school vibe that was happening on stage. Aldana leads a regular jam session at Cafe Vivaldi and played with Greg Osby in August.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/baBCDW1FlHdgUFMnvO3Z4w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Shx3xygfw2Q/ToHVZpVASmI/AAAAAAAAL2c/EeaHPo1Zs7g/s400/shot_1317083673647.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/CamilaMezaAtSmallSJazzClub?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Camila Meza at Small&#39;s Jazz Club</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>My only request for Meza&#8217;s next gig would be more songs in Spanish and from farther afield than the Great American Songbook. She&#8217;s playing in Berne, Switzerland for five nights in October, and then at several New York locations later this fall. Go see her.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/27/photos-recap-camila-meza-at-smalls-jazz-club/">PHOTOS &#038; RECAP: Camila Meza at Small&#8217;s Jazz Club</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

360. The Jazz Session #312: Ernesto Cervini

     Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:01:36 -0000

     Drummer Ernesto Cervini’s new CD is There (Anzic Records, 2011), recorded on tour in 2010....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3683" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/26/the-jazz-session-312-ernesto-cervini/there/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/there.jpg?fit=316%2C290&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="316,290" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="there" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/there.jpg?fit=250%2C229&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/there.jpg?fit=316%2C290&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/there.jpg?resize=250%2C229&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="there" width="250" height="229" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3683" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/there.jpg?resize=250%2C229&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/there.jpg?w=316&amp;ssl=1 316w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Ernesto Cervini&#8217;s new CD is <em>There</em> (Anzic Records, 2011), recorded on tour in 2010. In this interview, Cervini talks about the benefits of recording music on tour; his band and why it functions so well as a unit; and why he chose Toronto over New York City several years ago. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ernestocervini.com/">www.ernestocervini.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/26/the-jazz-session-312-ernesto-cervini/">The Jazz Session #312: Ernesto Cervini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

361. The Jazz Session #311: Avram Fefer

     Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:01:30 -0000

     Saxophonist Avram Fefer’s new album is Eliyahu (Not Two, 2011). In this interview, Fefer talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3676" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/22/the-jazz-session-311-avram-fefer/51ernffrqkl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3676" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51eRnFfRQKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Avram Fefer&#8217;s new album is <em>Eliyahu</em> (Not Two, 2011). In this interview, Fefer talks about why this is his happiest sounding album yet; how the loss of his father changed the way he views the music on the album; and the influences of the music of a variety of cultures on his compositions. Learn more at <a href="http://www.avramfefer.com/">www.avramfefer.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/22/the-jazz-session-311-avram-fefer/">The Jazz Session #311: Avram Fefer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

362. The Jazz Session #310: Chris Tarry

     Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:00:06 -0000

     Bassist Chris Tarry has just released Rest of the Story, an ambitious project that combines...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3661" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/19/the-jazz-session-310-chris-tarry/51isq0swlml-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3661" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/51ISQ0sWlmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Chris Tarry has just released <em>Rest of the Story</em>, an ambitious project that combines an album of new music with a collection of his short fiction. In this interview, Tarry talks about creating in two very different worlds; how we was able to move from concept to creation of this large work; and why he feels that his writing informs his music more than the other way around. Learn more at <a href="http://www.christarry.com/">www.christarry.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/19/the-jazz-session-310-chris-tarry/">The Jazz Session #310: Chris Tarry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

363. The Jazz Session #309: The Respect Sextet

     Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:00:55 -0000

     The Respect Sextet is celebrating 10 years together. In this interview, the band looks back...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3639" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/15/the-jazz-session-309-the-respect-sextet/respectsextet_bw_med/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/RespectSextet_BW_med.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="RespectSextet_BW_med" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/RespectSextet_BW_med.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/RespectSextet_BW_med.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/RespectSextet_BW_med.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="RespectSextet_BW_med" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3639" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/RespectSextet_BW_med.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/RespectSextet_BW_med.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>The Respect Sextet is celebrating 10 years together. In this interview, the band looks back on a decade of performing and recording since they formed at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. They take us on a tour through their recordings and give us a glimpse of what&#8217;s to come. Learn more at <a href="http://respectsextet.com">respectsextet.com</a>.</p> <p><P><Strong>Concert note:</strong> The Respect Sextet is playing two New York shows in the coming weeks. Tomorrow (9/16/11) at <a href="http://thestonenyc.com/">The Stone</a> and then their 10th anniversary show at <A href="http://lepoissonrouge.com/">Le Poisson Rouge</a> on October 11, 2011.</p> <p><P><strong>Special for <em>The Jazz Session</em>&#8216;s listeners</strong>: Now through October 11, visit <a href="http://respectsextet.bandcamp.com">respectsextet.bandcamp.com</a> and use the code &#8220;tjs&#8221; to get 50% off your purchase.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/15/the-jazz-session-309-the-respect-sextet/">The Jazz Session #309: The Respect Sextet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

364. The Jazz Session #308: Rhys Chatham

     Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:14:49 -0000

     After putting his trumpet in the closet for several years, guitarist and trumpeter Rhys Chatham...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3628" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/13/the-jazz-session-308-rhys-chatham/41vyrg4qmgl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3628" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/41vYrG4QmgL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>After putting his trumpet in the closet for several years, guitarist and trumpeter Rhys Chatham returns to the instrument in a new way on <em>Outdoor Spell</em> (Northern Spy Records, 2011). In this interview, Chatham talks about going back to the trumpet but playing it with fewer effects; how his attendance at a 1976 Ramones show altered the course of his musical life; and how his music has evolved over time while retaining a distinctive compositional identity. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rhyschatham.net/">www.rhyschatham.net</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> Chatham has a series of European shows over the coming weeks. His tour schedule is available on <a href="http://www.rhyschatham.net/">his web site</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/13/the-jazz-session-308-rhys-chatham/">The Jazz Session #308: Rhys Chatham</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

365. The Jazz Session #307: Marco Cappelli

     Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:01:01 -0000

     Italian guitarist Marco Cappelli’s new DVD is In The Shadow Of No Towers, a multimedia...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3606" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/08/the-jazz-session-307-marco-cappelli/shadow/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/shadow.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="shadow" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/shadow.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/shadow.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/shadow.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="shadow" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3606" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/shadow.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/shadow.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/shadow.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Italian guitarist Marco Cappelli&#8217;s new DVD is <em>In The Shadow Of No Towers</em>, a multimedia project exploring September 11 and its aftermath. The project features an animated graphic novel by artist Art Spiegelman (<em>Maus</em>) and narration by actor John Turturro. In this interview, Cappelli talks about how this remarkable project came to exist; the interesting history of the band that made the music for the DVD; and how he came to play his current modified guitar. Also featured in this interview is music from Cappelli&#8217;s trio recording <em>Les Nuages En France</em>. Learn more at <a href="http://www.marcocappelli.com/">www.marcocappelli.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/08/the-jazz-session-307-marco-cappelli/">The Jazz Session #307: Marco Cappelli</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

366. PHOTOS & RECAP: Matt Mitchell & Ches Smith at Korzo – 6 Sept 2011

     Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:24:43 -0000

     Tonight, after 12 hours of travel from Detroit to New York City, I decided to...

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     <p><P>Tonight, after 12 hours of travel from Detroit to New York City, I decided to head back out in the rain to Korzo to see a solo set by pianist <a href="http://www.mattmitchell.us/">Matt Mitchell</a> and a duo set by Matt and drummer <a href="http://www.chessmith.com/">Ches Smith</a>. It proved to be a very good choice on my part, as it was an evening of music unlike I&#8217;ve heard before and played at the highest level.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5HJvvZH2Zj_5O0ANDTh4YA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ucLeeystLLw/Tmb0YLuw-xI/AAAAAAAALqU/oIDBNU43D_Q/s400/IMAG2613.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/MattMitchellChesSmithAtKorzo6Sept2011?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Matt Mitchell &amp; Ches Smith at Korzo &#8211; 6 Sept 2011</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>Matt Mitchell said he&#8217;d never played tonight&#8217;s compositions in public. In fact, he said he&#8217;d never intended to play the music in the second set until Ches offered to learn it. At one point Matt turned to the audience and said, &#8220;I&#8217;d like to publicly thank Ches Smith for learning this fucking music.&#8221; We&#8217;re all lucky that happened. </p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4cbKiDnKsEbLhaTojf5GUA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Apgs88GRv3c/Tmb0aDlArXI/AAAAAAAALqc/JwzHOu-w0j8/s400/IMAG2616.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/MattMitchellChesSmithAtKorzo6Sept2011?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Matt Mitchell &amp; Ches Smith at Korzo &#8211; 6 Sept 2011</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>The opening solo set was very, very intense. I don&#8217;t know if it was compounded by fatigue or a lack of food, but at one point I wrote a note to the friend who was with me that read, &#8220;This is making me sad/agitated.&#8221; That&#8217;s not a criticism. In fact, it&#8217;s a compliment. Music that causes an emotional reaction is my favorite kind of music. My friend responded by saying that it made her feel like breaking all the glasses in the restaurant. Sadly, she didn&#8217;t act on that feeling.</p> <p><P>Another friend who was there described the pieces as &#8220;etudes,&#8221; which is apt. The compositions were a series of small, gem-like studies surrounded by layer upon layer of jagged, imaginative improvisation. Having never heard any of them before, I had no idea which bits were written and which improvised, and my guess is that Mitchell intended for that to be the case.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZusY95Gzyg9faRzw1AAFXQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VE9eEgpujQE/Tmb0lFxMjSI/AAAAAAAALqo/R2YjyB5wVvc/s400/IMAG2622.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/MattMitchellChesSmithAtKorzo6Sept2011?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Matt Mitchell &amp; Ches Smith at Korzo &#8211; 6 Sept 2011</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>The addition of drummer Ches Smith took the agitated onslaught of the first set and hardened it into a precise chaos of pointed rhythms and surprising melodic invention. I think that sentence is probably crap, but I&#8217;m having some trouble telling you what I heard. I&#8217;ll just leave off by saying what I said on <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">Twitter</a>: &#8220;That was a hell of a show. If you missed Matt Mitchell and Ches Smith tonight, you really did miss something.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oGxivQPsv_mjyshsMmK5OA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HQgXWuQIB6c/Tmb0mlARg9I/AAAAAAAALqw/ShBqA51oy98/s400/IMAG2626.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/MattMitchellChesSmithAtKorzo6Sept2011?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">Matt Mitchell &amp; Ches Smith at Korzo &#8211; 6 Sept 2011</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>p.s. &#8212; I also <a href="http://jasoncrane.org/2011/09/06/poem-danger/">wrote a poem</a> at the show.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/07/photos-recap-matt-mitchell-ches-smith-at-korzo-6-sept-2011/">PHOTOS &#038; RECAP: Matt Mitchell &#038; Ches Smith at Korzo &#8211; 6 Sept 2011</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

367. PHOTOS & RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 4

     Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:01:15 -0000

     I think I’ve talked about the weather in all four of these reports from the...

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     <p><P>I think I&#8217;ve talked about the weather in all four of these reports from the Detroit Jazz Festival. That&#8217;s because the weather has been crazy. Mid-90s on the first two days. Then big thunderstorms and lots of rain. And today it was cold enough that I was blowing on my hands to keep them warm and actually having trouble tweeting because my thumbs were cold. Oh, the humanity! </p> <p><P>I saw a lot of good music today. I&#8217;m heading back to New York in the morning, where I do this kind of thing quite often from NYC clubs. (And I also interview people, which is the main point of this site. Look to the left for the list of past guests.) You can follow me on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">@jasondcrane</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>PRE-SHOW THOUGHTS</strong><br />Looking forward to seeing @anthony__wilson live today for what I think is the first time. Hard to believe, but I think it&#8217;s true.<br />Wine lovers: Pls recommend good wines to hurl at @anthony__wilson while he performs. That&#8217;s jazz etiquette, right? Or maybe Blues Bros?<br />When I arrived at #DJ2011 on Friday it was 94 degrees. Right now, on the final day, it&#8217;s 60 degrees. Luckily I brought my snowsuit.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5s4OanDfj6RMd712vG9PHQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nm5TCBMMFp0/TmVYcrOs9dI/AAAAAAAALoE/HwaZfP4fAD4/s400/IMAG2570.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Eating falafel while Gary Burton&#8217;s New Quartet plays &#8220;Afro Blue&#8221; on the stage below me.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YyZFwgE_W7UHq-R-GNOSRg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-85rhsICAgZw/TmVYkZA3lUI/AAAAAAAALoY/DQqHYSeQa2A/s400/IMAG2576.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Burton band now playing bassist Scott Colley&#8217;s &#8220;Never The Same Way.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/l9A_Msp8dCjb0KDCJLGc8A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YsAxG_r_E44/TmVYdDwPOnI/AAAAAAAALoI/EZPmotWdzfU/s400/IMAG2575.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Both Gary Burton and bandmate Julian Lage have been on The Jazz Session. (Listen: <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/25/the-jazz-session-59-gary-burton/">Burton (2009)</a>, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/09/the-jazz-session-94-julian-lage/">Lage (2009)</a> and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/03/the-jazz-session-276-julian-lage/">Lage (2011)</a>.)</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/j9fc0xJ4h6DvpkljPbeF6g?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HzuoOcV8Qeo/TmVYb-7225I/AAAAAAAALoA/3ytXErSm0hg/s400/IMAG2573.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Gary Burton and Julian Lage snaking their way through &#8220;I Hear A Rhapsody.&#8221;<br />Ah, trading fours. How I&#8217;ve (not particularly) missed you.<br />Now some flashes of the countrified groove Gary Burton used to play back in the 70s.<br />In my opinion, it&#8217;s nearly impossible to not channel Pat Metheny while playing this music.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cPDlq5T8OWff6R6ltDn5jQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RPktorHZSjI/TmVYr8ur-mI/AAAAAAAALok/zwfHrJyfkRE/s400/IMAG2581.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Wow. Didn&#8217;t know this @anthony__wilson set was going to be an organ trio. Love it.<br />The trio is @anthony__Wilson, Larry Goldings and Karriem Riggins. What more do you need? And the sun just came out.</p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YOrQpz1I23PRcIyh5l2Rnw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wqSvFTIOxR0/TmVZgjf3PBI/AAAAAAAALp0/Ql0lXGNQpHY/s400/shot_1315246082675.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>This @anthony__wilson trio is down, dirty and fun as hell.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bGdRHn3ja1z2lV0LRFjiFw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TgMpkR1BVT4/TmVYrdKpA-I/AAAAAAAALog/KDJTDr4FMGk/s400/IMAG2582.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Guy behind me just yelled, &#8220;Damn, baby, you&#8217;re in the pocket!&#8221; at @anthony__wilson.<br />Loving this mystical transition between songs.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rlYfAcb7enZZqp8v7p98aw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PHP07Q_h-Io/TmVZg19cEAI/AAAAAAAALp4/nKzb7d5--as/s400/shot_1315246087779.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>If a fiery beast burst forth from the stage right now, this music would be the perfect accompaniment.<br />Following that hellfire and brimstone tune, @anthony__wilson starts into &#8220;Body And Soul.&#8221; Which is actually a pretty good joke.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RJXT7H6CMPIfF6C3OjmIAA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-moiMV38OYyw/TmVYqNleUII/AAAAAAAALoc/W9oomO3Ks7s/s400/IMAG2580.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>@anthony__wilson now playing the title track from his gorgeous CD Campo Belo.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Xz6pa9DLmsaaubi0pQGs3Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ppsAFth7_5g/TmVY4_JlC4I/AAAAAAAALo4/diCxfZ_loj0/s400/IMAG2591.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Checking out @ChampianFulton and some slow-as-it-wants-to-be speakesy swing.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HqGX-D0_EY7byLqY4l8wcg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tFDJY22qZAc/TmVY4TUYt3I/AAAAAAAALo0/wg7E2ubhNq4/s400/IMAG2589.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Can&#8217;t hear this performance of &#8220;Tenderly&#8221; by @ChampianFulton without thinking of Nat Cole. Right, @carmenstaaf?<br />Also Nat-Cole-esque is @ChampianFulton&#8217;s position at the piano and ability to sing, play and smile at the crowd all at once.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0fw3OdFUqJq6MjXakWxS-A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KRgvLS5L80Y/TmVZAq7dL8I/AAAAAAAALpI/AiGkr5kX55c/s400/IMAG2598.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JgNTtiYtH8A4Ha1aMtQ-sA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hQbZDiZ3nBY/TmVYw-r6asI/AAAAAAAALoo/-7eI0IGovNM/s400/IMAG2584.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>@ChampianFulton now cruising through an up-tempo take on &#8220;Samba de Orfeu,&#8221; dedicated to family friend Clark Terry.<br />Just learned that @ChampianFulton&#8217;s drummer is Pete Zimmer, who&#8217;s been on The Jazz Session. <a href="http://bit.ly/ofH9sT">http://bit.ly/ofH9sT</a>.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xtBViC7D40gFVdImbMd1Jg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-haYe3S-xqf4/TmVY-9pDKsI/AAAAAAAALpE/Nowzik_ggu4/s400/IMAG2603.jpg?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1" height="300" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>At Camptius Martius with @Mark_Stryker to see Karriem Riggins and Common.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DaTibasq5frmqqNr56N2Yg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9T8Viczl_Zk/TmVZA1u6-oI/AAAAAAAALpM/APOUlYe6n9I/s400/IMAG2599.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Karriem Riggins&#8217; band would be perfect for Gil Scott-Heron. I&#8217;m excited to hear Common with them.<br />Two hours ago, Karriem Riggins was playing &#8220;Body And Soul.&#8221; A man of many parts.<br /><em>Trumpeter Nicholas Payton chimed in to say:</em> Man, @KarriemRiggins is like Aquaman. He belongs to both land and sea thus belonging to neither.<br />Karriem Riggins is wearing a bow tie. &#8216;Cause they&#8217;re cool. </p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SqYGCCvmqVAp815NGwYOPQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ymUPxaa0mTI/TmVZGsx2Q_I/AAAAAAAALpQ/j_qcLH1W4xM/s400/IMAG2604.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Roger Jones repping Flint on Fender Rhodes with @karriemriggins at #DJF2011. cc @MMFlint</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-WfQJma8SN8t2hCpoeiWCA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uMCVwok57UA/TmVZJFtjCqI/AAAAAAAALpU/1b8JxnBY4y0/s400/IMAG2605.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;You see white people with soul in Detroit, too. That&#8217;s how much soul y&#8217;all got.&#8221; Common at #DJF2011</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/c0l8lbj5fcBSgUb5kh3dmA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JGK7jpYpC5w/TmVZSZq6R8I/AAAAAAAALpk/G54GID5Pfa8/s400/IMAG2609.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>@Common with @KarriemRiggins. #DJF2011</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FBfX29G68WTxl1O-svJFCw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FSeBcgC-31A/TmVZSfjdT5I/AAAAAAAALpo/0vqUT0czTgk/s400/IMAG2610.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ogKqYFJwIvoxKhgv6sXcsQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hw2e9TkSO18/TmVZXCGtwfI/AAAAAAAALps/x7E5cEtj2Vk/s400/IMAG2611.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestivalDay4?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival Day 4</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Digging @Common at Detroit&#8217;s Winter Jazz Fest.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/05/photos-recap-2011-detroit-jazz-fest-%e2%80%93-day-4/">PHOTOS &#038; RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 4</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

368. PHOTOS & RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3

     Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:16:02 -0000

     There was a bit more rain today for the third day of the Detroit Jazz...

     The post PHOTOS & RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3 appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P>There was a bit more rain today for the third day of the Detroit Jazz Festival, but by and large the day went off without a hitch and the streets were once again packed with happy music lovers. The standout set for me today was Anat Cohen&#8217;s quartet, followed closely by Vinicius Cantauria&#8217;s band on the same stage. Remember, to get my tweets in real time, please follow me on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">@jasondcrane</a> and follow the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/?lang=en&#038;logged_out=1#!/search/realtime/%23DJF2011">#DJF2011</a>.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VYXmlgXlCOHtWTnLW2ukvQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Y9l0sVhsjl4/TmQwvDlHbJI/AAAAAAAALis/2Fj9AFpDYJg/s400/IMAG2446.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Spotted this and thought it was nice of someone to leave it there in case the baby comes back.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GsE0k48myjtZSiIB9Xjwvw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nbJHPSVgGTs/TmQwwrGySmI/AAAAAAAALi0/6x8-Lge8zeA/s400/IMAG2448.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Joe Locke now playing with the Airmen of Note<br />Another jazz media guy just told me that this Airmen of Note set with Joe Locke will be released as part of a 3-CD set next year.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AZIu2gz_amJP9_7UusmJUg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QKffhszLdZU/TmQw22hPJaI/AAAAAAAALi8/SGpTVdnKeqM/s400/IMAG2452.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Leader of the Airmen of Note is Sgt. Joe Jackson. #steppinout<br />The Airmen of Locke playing an arrangement of &#8220;El Gaucho&#8221; that Joe wrote for Gary Burton and the Scottish Natl Jazz Orch.</p> <p><P><strong>ANOTHER BIG CROWD</strong></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Gg5s6i18aosZ1Uz2rz1EMQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Dp880JE512U/TmQw2nSuu1I/AAAAAAAALi4/JvmdTU4oJU8/s400/IMAG2453.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xKi1ffy46iuUngAviZYw9Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-c_a40cpvFYk/TmQzydAW9JI/AAAAAAAALm8/mx6IQTlcLSk/s400/shot_1315160370729.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>New-to-me Detroit pianist Keith Vreeland&#8217;s band is cooking in a late-60s fashion. Nice flute/soprano sax front line.<br />&#8220;Really enjoying the drive of Vreeland&#8217;s drummer.&#8221; (Jazz writer Mark Stryker later told me the drummer was Renell Gonsalves.)<br />The &#8220;Absopure Pyramid Stage&#8221; sounds like something from Logan&#8217;s Run.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/732vdEvnei3F5YUpksJHLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LZMQARMs_Cg/TmQw-ufy3mI/AAAAAAAALjI/dlR7LwKvrJo/s400/IMAG2456.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;&#8230;then a funk thing, and we&#8217;ll play it until we&#8217;re done.&#8221; Keith Vreeland&#8217;s announcement before the final two tunes.<br />Lots of odd-metered funk at #DJF2011. #hollandstyle last night, #vreelandstyle right now.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jOyA04F96zL7m-4dzcB3Fg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gn-0gR5BDB0/TmQxNPaOnMI/AAAAAAAALjk/1csT2RrNht4/s400/IMAG2470.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Now it&#8217;s Amina Figarova&#8217;s sextet. Flute/trumpet/tenor plus rhythm section. Music from her album Sketches.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jzBi8phTn0WVXyOaj_6xxw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YrtW0ClyKEA/TmQxK00J5oI/AAAAAAAALjc/N0H_K3TXOQo/s400/IMAG2473.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2A2uuC3QUx7oDS0hkRVS0w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Do6Hbq6a9HY/TmQxFC1aqqI/AAAAAAAALjY/JdAs-AzM32s/s400/IMAG2463.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Amina Figarova now playing her post-Katrina tune &#8220;Back In New Orleans.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_5O4cn47oEz2aa6GjO9KKQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iKCer7ew-Tg/TmQxU0FiTUI/AAAAAAAALjs/rdHKYZFkr8Y/s400/IMAG2478.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Heading over to see Anat Cohen.<br />Jason Lindner has the most interesting tiny back-of-head blue mohawk.<br />Anat&#8217;s band is Jason Lindner, Joe Martin and Daniel Friedman.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aUWRdAVRJ_7NePfIj-QUcw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8cMmsxTLvBk/TmQxjITi_EI/AAAAAAAALkE/__D8xeAPjbo/s400/IMAG2494.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>I enjoy watching @Anat_Cohen wait for the perfect moment to play almost as much as I enjoy watching her play.<br />I find @Anat_Cohen incredibly compelling. She&#8217;s such a force, musically and in terms of her personality.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yXZBmKbuSAaJsMlmCr_qBA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-F5nbuSRSlzs/TmQxnhljvSI/AAAAAAAALkM/TmTOl3qdklY/s400/IMAG2496.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Jason Lindner is such a fiercely exploratory player. Driving, questioning, unrelenting. Love him.<br /><em>Via pianist Geoffrey Keezer (@88Keezer):</em> &#8220;Jason Lindner is badass. 1 of my fave keyboard players.&#8221; <em>To which I replied:</em> Cosign. First heard him w/ Claudia Acuna 10 yrs ago. He keeps growing.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wdq1uND5fD_G5i7zcHGIdA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GaTNQ8wA3sc/TmQxwK2Z2GI/AAAAAAAALkY/zaPxNF9Q-YA/s400/IMAG2504.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>We&#8217;re immediately back in the 60s as @Anat_Cohen switches to soprano for (I think) a classic Brazillian tune.<br />1.5 tunes in and this is easily my favorite set of the day.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6Ze_ikXp9GhWFacNrwUW_w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-h_mggaNp2eI/TmQxjYt7eII/AAAAAAAALkI/s1BHOdf39R8/s400/IMAG2488.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Jason Lindner, people. Get religion. <br />Holy Christ. Lindner just destroyed this place. I may need to go lie down.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bBWnbvWBBTjvkVrySI3i-g?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3pUnmyyBam4/TmQxxi19hoI/AAAAAAAALkc/8N3qopaYoiw/s400/IMAG2507.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Lindner and Friedman look like they&#8217;re reading one another&#8217;s thoughts. They sound that way, too.<br />Anat just gave a shoutout to Paquito D&#8217;Rivera, also playing tonight. Said he&#8217;s one of the people who inspired her to play clarinet. <br />Thinking Lindner and Friedman may be part of an alien race who communicate using only their eyes. Amazingly in sync.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Zm13Ne8APteyNY-eskJU9A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f9hfkeDG4so/TmQxqcSBGBI/AAAAAAAALkQ/l9NYTQMYV2Y/s400/IMAG2499.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Swing music as heard while traveling in the TARDIS.<br />Anat Cohen closing the set with Daniel Friedman&#8217;s anthem &#8220;All Brothers.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XeO3CWhS-V2qgvhC4gzzjw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eoumczqdPh0/TmQx1IjBjhI/AAAAAAAALko/nrVNTpYpIKM/s400/IMAG2510.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/C76izMBGHGb7gK6TK98jKw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Du7a5IA2Un8/TmQx5DRA36I/AAAAAAAALks/mpsNpbwYR9w/s400/IMAG2511.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Totally buzzing after @Anat_Cohen&#8217;s set. Brilliant. Just brilliant. </p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WaXoocutfMJ6h2HowhRcXA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uq2wtiYNGTI/TmQx80cgcDI/AAAAAAAALkw/_J__yjXrBYo/s400/IMAG2512.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Vinicius Cantuaria now taking the stage.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Y8pZXHvgnds58vmDts_gsw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1eqo3CBkXUw/TmQx9Bu6cAI/AAAAAAAALk0/MxhF1TuyEvw/s400/IMAG2513.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WzweNABVWPKF91zPNWORBA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rmivYHOQpbc/TmQyIVyXs2I/AAAAAAAALlE/ZeVFFEvJJuE/s400/IMAG2518.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Finally, someone playing a laptop and sampler at #DJF2011. With Vinicius Cantuaria.<br />Guy is quadrupling on laptop, sampler, piano and trumpet. </p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VBBokUKtsTre48F1BZpn8Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oEy_EeG5mPA/TmQyEjHYJMI/AAAAAAAALlA/QJVTJqCUdS4/s400/IMAG2515.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Thus far, this set by Vinicius Cantuaria is all about space and how much of it can exist without the song falling apart.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mmxf4INobyG_Nihn_4gvfQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GaHkJ_resNo/TmQyPkMaCeI/AAAAAAAALlU/0445HPo-Q7c/s400/IMAG2524.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Feels like the crowd is holding its breath.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s5DGhh9V-HraGdkEyt8vQg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ExbTndclCbU/TmQz4uW569I/AAAAAAAALnU/ARRtr7ajyag/s400/shot_1315177698464.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>I wish I could tweet you the afternoon sunlight and the cool air and the swaying crowd.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pdkvzIWGEWyqVKYd-E1Oug?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JDb8Hnrf8MA/TmQz4JfUGuI/AAAAAAAALnM/wRpN7_dYvtU/s400/shot_1315180932444.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Off to get my dance on with Sammy Figueroa.<br />There&#8217;s a dance floor up front at Sammy Figueroa&#8217;s show and several people are dancing.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KI5vhvJwN6PCbcVLnP07Cg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7936q6pT1c4/TmQyl-zbL4I/AAAAAAAALl0/1lk_PTtwSww/s400/IMAG2543.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>The montuno reigns in Campus Martius park.<br />Dance floor is packed at Sammy Figueroa&#8217;s show. Sabroso!<br />Sammy just yelled &#8220;Sabroso!&#8221; Yes, I&#8217;m psychic.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DkdFRd9wL6GcCGQ_B6O7Dg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rI8T_4WcO-g/TmQydgQmHEI/AAAAAAAALlo/CmWxY6aqJ4Q/s400/IMAG2540.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Sammy Figueroa wears his sunglasses at night. So he can&#8230;so he can&#8230;</p> <p><P><strong>STREET INTERLUDE</strong></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/r_xcgqgNoL2lr3crg2NqiA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qt2jnOV8pQY/TmQyULZWQ0I/AAAAAAAALlY/150_qDXc7lA/s400/IMAG2532.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Just heard an elderly guitar player on a street corner recite the opening poem from Days Of Future Passed.<br />Feeling a lot of civic pride &#8230; and this is my first time in Detroit. Well done, #DJF2011.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DEROOeV2aXT8gRlfdwQ3uQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6CWqIVCS3os/TmQyvEYc0PI/AAAAAAAALmI/t9vkzomkJeY/s400/IMAG2547.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>The Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts Quartet with Slash, Snooki and Barry Manilow is gonna be killin&#8217; tonight!<br />Now at the amphitheater for Tain&#8217;s band. Apparently he had to get subs for Snooki, Slash and Manilow.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jQ5kGYIAkvtNMtegsQzbVg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Nl8wjV_cHwI/TmQyu6IthpI/AAAAAAAALmE/k9v7ugZ-bL0/s400/IMAG2550.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Marcus Strickland sounds like a summer storm.<br />I&#8217;d watch Jeff Watts play in a silent film. Love looking at him.<br />There&#8217;s a woman up front at Tain&#8217;s show who is chair-dancing her ass off. And just as typed that, they put her on the jumbotron.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5Thx_Y0n4xXsl_99izkb9w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SaMXBLV2LHc/TmQysbNghUI/AAAAAAAALmA/S3zxRlBWeWc/s400/IMAG2552.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Heading over to see @vijayiyer in a few minutes. I think that may do it for me tonight. </p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0D1eCXTtckS9yd9CXeIkVw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1g-3Sc6cEw4/TmQy-N7XdfI/AAAAAAAALmg/PBvCIkYyHis/s400/IMAG2558.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>There is a brain-melting buzzing noise coming from the PA at Vijay Iyer&#8217;s set. Hope someone figures that out quickly.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xYpEfg6Ih20TaSay9gPiLA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JxxI1d6EKcs/TmQy83PD45I/AAAAAAAALmY/XMFb95OaHUQ/s400/IMAG2559.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>God I adore Stephan Crump.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gcH3XF8QePI4G0AJ0ZKmCw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vLVNIuHuX3A/TmQzBx2SzOI/AAAAAAAALmo/sCaOJMrHNnk/s400/IMAG2564.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>Both @vijayiyer <a href="http://bit.ly/e47hl">http://bit.ly/e47hl</a> and Stephan Crump <a href="http://bit.ly/cJ2yaW">http://bit.ly/cJ2yaW</a> have been on The Jazz Session<br />Very intense lighting for Vijay&#8217;s show. Feel like someone is going to ask where I was on the night of&#8230;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YP-nAnqDS3BX-nA2vIW5fw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9Wy6L6Zcsmo/TmQz8OMwdpI/AAAAAAAALng/J9EoogLT_Ks/s400/shot_1315185826061.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay3?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>@vijayiyer trio now playing Threadgill&#8217;s &#8220;Little Pocket-Sized Demons.&#8221;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/04/photos-recap-2011-detroit-jazz-fest-%e2%80%93-day-3/">PHOTOS &#038; RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

369. PHOTOS & RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2

     Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:06:09 -0000

     It was crazy hot in Detroit today, but the streets and seats were still packed...

     The post PHOTOS & RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2 appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P>It was crazy hot in Detroit today, but the streets and seats were still packed with happy festival fans who listened attentively when that was called for and danced in the aisles sometimes, too. A series of thunderstorms led to the evening acts being either cancelled or moved into the Marriott hotel. That didn&#8217;t dampen anyone&#8217;s spirits, though, as the music continued into the night while the lightning flashed outside. Here are my photos and tweets from Day 2. To get these in real time, follow me on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">@jasondcrane</a> and also follow the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/?lang=en&#038;logged_out=1#!/search/realtime/%23DJF2011">#DJF2011</a>.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wLU1oB5BvNa30hlCO-YUvw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2akuiihYr90/TmL6WHED5NI/AAAAAAAALe0/ffl3q9MimM8/s400/IMAG2342.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Checking out vibraphonist Warren Wolf&#8217;s surging WOLFPAC. I could easily take this guy in a fight.&#8221;<br />&#8220;By the way, WOLFPAC is not, so far as I know, the name of Warren Wolf&#8217;s political action committee.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Getting a very &#8216;Keith Jarrett &#038; Gary Burton&#8217; feeling from this piano-vibes duo with Warren Wolf.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ngmE-FRqZdlllc3jjYuScw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JLluOLV3Zp0/TmL6ZKXjMAI/AAAAAAAALe4/E4LdaW9Di7Q/s400/IMAG2346.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Just noticed Joe Locke in the wings watching Warren Wolf. #vibescommunity&#8221;<br />&#8220;Now a quartet ballad by Warren Wolf. By the way, the pianist is Lawrence Fields. Sorry if I misspelled his name.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Loving Warren Wolf&#8217;s ballad playing. Flowing like the Detroit River, which is just a few feet away.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hJo4q9ZSIcapwT3iuDHSIA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GzUPLEE5qos/TmL82qWiqzI/AAAAAAAALiI/PdxpJi13Tfc/s400/shot_1315075390779.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Now listening the gorgeous symbiosis of vocalist Luciana Souza and guitarist Romero Lubambo playing &#8216;Dindi.'&#8221;<br />If I&#8217;m about to die by spontaneously combusting in the heat, I&#8217;m glad Luciana and Romero will be the last thing I hear.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XYjXBTdlNxxLUipHs4pxzw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OylmXcEALD0/TmL82TZJtsI/AAAAAAAALiE/S4T-KBoOIE4/s400/shot_1315075377591.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Souza and Romero are just overflowing with joy and mutual respect. God they&#8217;re good.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Romero Lubambo just said he loves Luciana Souza&#8217;s singing so much that she made him cry during their pre-gig rehearsal.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5d-q04z0cqGb-LgDqmmJCw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Mo7eo4Ng1hE/TmL6b3JokUI/AAAAAAAALe8/N-G3nkLAC2I/s400/IMAG2352.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;I&#8217;d like to go through life with Souza and Rubambo walking next to me, playing&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zNp26877Tn5CpA1bMjpr-A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4_zIZTQ9S7w/TmL6e_JohNI/AAAAAAAALfE/d3lTvkk0tMo/s400/IMAG2355.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;So much spontaneous cheering from this slowly roasting crowd. They&#8217;re in love with Luciana and Romero.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ndFnnRLObFN_7EGvRiE3dw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-129z5j7UXe8/TmL6oVOEjwI/AAAAAAAALfM/nuiv2YrP-g4/s400/IMAG2359.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Curtis Fuller Sextet starting soon&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aCAyVc2ANXP0YQFNT_Zb4A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r_ICjDwiUWU/TmL6oBjekSI/AAAAAAAALfI/35C0SykSN7I/s400/IMAG2363.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Curtis Fuller born in 1934 at Herman Keefer (sp?) in Detroit. Now receiving the Detroit Guardian award.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Good players in Curtis Fuller&#8217;s band. I&#8217;m just not a fan of the &#8216;everybody solos&#8217; format in most cases. I know, I know.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xHPVVxB1zDnGDeufR8bztw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zZ7v30nxfrw/TmL6yYeP_mI/AAAAAAAALfc/gc9lXBQB6dg/s400/IMAG2368.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Mike Ledonne, Nat Reeves, Carl Allen are Curtis Fuller&#8217;s rhythm section. Next tune: &#8216;Up Jumped Spring'&#8221;<br />&#8220;Curtis Fuller joined in the front line by Josh Bruno on trumpet/flugel and saxophonist Eric Alexander.&#8221;</p> <p><P><strong>SEGWAY SEGUE</strong></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rMvE1UWbgstEkebVyLcGWQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jgG7DS5p1k8/TmL6zVvZnOI/AAAAAAAALfg/l9CtBRDQRDs/s400/IMAG2373.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/j83fnn-r2amwW48l1SGSOQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O0o14_xRybI/TmL7A3rWrRI/AAAAAAAALfw/yoP6iHHtx5Q/s400/IMAG2383.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Soul Rebels crushing Stevie Wonder&#8217;s &#8216;Livin&#8217; For The City.&#8217; Now we&#8217;re talking.&#8221;<br />&#8220;I know I say this all the time, but somebody remind me why I don&#8217;t live in New Orleans.&#8221;</p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2klVWYsxdZvenyrdJ2vmSg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GFg7cKgxlbU/TmL66EuO1bI/AAAAAAAALfo/QG4OpLN97oY/s400/IMAG2374.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Soul Rebels now crushing MJ&#8217;s &#8216;Rock With You.&#8217; Damn.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Sousaphone.&#8221;</p> <p><P><strong>HOT CROWD</strong></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OtpxGMulddm-rgBFX9cs_w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ydEJX1nKieM/TmL6zzmvQtI/AAAAAAAALfk/NskYpKSDC6E/s400/IMAG2379.jpg?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1" height="300" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/X1O2gkYjC7_1VBWpD9yb7A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FGZ9Qan7gso/TmL7NHrjoGI/AAAAAAAALgE/i0kWqKHH3J4/s400/IMAG2391.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Now Sean Jones, Orrin Evans, Obed Calvaire, Luques Curtis, Brian Hogans.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UU4x862PsvRazBfLIJ1f6w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rykzQd5v0h4/TmL7NfSapFI/AAAAAAAALgI/cioHiHUNNnI/s400/IMAG2394.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Haven&#8217;t seen Sean Jones in years and years. He sounds great and the band is really tight.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Tonight on this same stage: the Sun Ra Arkestra then Dave Holland. There&#8217;s a small (read: 100%) chance that I&#8217;ll be here.&#8221;</p> <p><P><strong>COUPLA GUYS</strong></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VaSbJchrALsjGWvOJWqldw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MMExOXhDYeo/TmL7V3zqziI/AAAAAAAALgQ/l4cpR8w9RNw/s400/IMAG2399.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P><strong>THE STORM</strong><br />&#8220;Break time is over. Heading back to #DJF2011 for Sun Ra, Jason Moran and Dave Holland. It&#8217;s a tough job.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Wind is really picking up and I see there&#8217;s a severe thunderstorm warning for Detroit. 70% chance of rain. Hmmm&#8230;&#8221;<br />&#8220;And there&#8217;s the lightning and thunder. I do believe there&#8217;s another episode of Doctor Who in my immediate future.&#8221;<br />&#8220;From my hotel window I can see whitecaps on the Detroit River. And also, sadly, Ceasar&#8217;s casino in Windsor, ON.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Here&#8217;s that rainy, er, night. And I can no longer see most of Windsor from the window.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Wow. This is one hell of storm. I can see about 100 yards out my window. Just to the edge of the Detroit River.&#8221;<br />&#8220;According to the radar, looks like there&#8217;s quite a bit of rain still coming at us.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7jm-HRjKn3FNK165CFfyXQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q_zzN5pOXL8/TmL7XOFudEI/AAAAAAAALgY/-yurjvyRm7I/s400/IMAG2401.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0w1_Eft50UC7XiJGhjdL-w?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dq-t8Ow4des/TmL7crati-I/AAAAAAAALgc/1VS8U0wmtGU/s400/IMAG2402.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HJD4B80YX6_nlxckdzjlCg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-72lRE0ba_kk/TmL7c0hH2oI/AAAAAAAALgk/Zxl-EjazpkM/s400/IMAG2405.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;No electricty on main stage, but the Arkestra is still playing.&#8221;</p> <p><P><strong>THAT&#8217;S ALL, FOLKS &#8230; OR IS IT?</strong><br />&#8220;It&#8217;s official: Detroit Jazz Fest cancelled for rest of night.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Walked back to the hotel with Jason Moran and his kids. He asked me to tweet his disappointment at not getting to play for us.&#8221;<br />&#8220;ALERT! 1.Jason Moran 9:30pm 2.Dave Holland Octet 10:30pm 3.Deacon Jones Blues Revue 11:30pm. Volt Lounge, Marriott, 3rd fl.&#8221;<br />&#8220;No Jason Moran tonight. Dave Holland in 15 minutes. Moran &#8216;not feeling it,&#8217; according to WEMU&#8217;s Linda Yohn.&#8221;</p> <p><P><strong>VIDEO FROM THE VOLT LOUNGE</strong></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/koqqTpqfXHY4UsgwqcypRA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PlSV_GyNL50/TmL76WZdr7I/AAAAAAAALhs/08aUZ4Z3hco/s800/VIDEO0038.3gp.jpg?resize=320%2C240&#038;ssl=1" height="240" width="320" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OCfuG52RTY3P5d6ZEsPctw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FXBs7r5hBc8/TmL7hDsJtNI/AAAAAAAALgs/23XSwckKeQU/s400/IMAG2417.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;My friends and I said we ain&#8217;t leaving Detroit until we play some music for you guys.&#8221; &#8211; Dave Holland. Hero.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hE08OaCOswiNp0MY_OkPew?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gd8pxh61df8/TmL7lETYCOI/AAAAAAAALgw/o-Hrv2MTltE/s400/IMAG2425.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Lightning flashing outside, but the real storm is inside.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Gary Smulyan ripping the air with his bari sax. Now Steve Nelson rides the lightning.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Thank you, thunderstorm. People need life &#8211; and music &#8211; to take a left turn from time to time.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z_7jKZ0W_-o3ajFcraFWjA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-k_0p-x8XNJo/TmL7t9pEN8I/AAAAAAAALhA/WLKPYKkm0cI/s400/IMAG2430.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;The crowd is going apeshit for Dave Holland. Technically speaking.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uhGGkRamwgIv6t2XD8PO2Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6F14WVQ3Vio/TmL76MyfjUI/AAAAAAAALhU/t1GZOIeRMQE/s400/IMAG2440.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Dave Holland is not fakin&#8217; the funk. It may be in an odd meter, but it&#8217;s real.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Antonio Hart is making it happen with Dave Holland right now.&#8221;<br />&#8220;If James Brown had been born with one leg shorter than the other, this is the funk he would have made. #hollandstyle&#8221;<br />&#8220;Antonio Hart has this crowd in the palm of his hand.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LGOwJd2KL-vM5zC-Bcb0Lg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nXsVItXKJLk/TmL76vyKLfI/AAAAAAAALhc/li8tsTQiIFQ/s400/IMAG2444.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Mass orgasm now happening in the Volt Lounge. Hide the children. #DJF2011 #toofar?&#8221;<br />&#8220;Nate Smith is the truth.&#8221;<br />&#8220;The Dave Holland Brass Band, Street Choir And Funk Machine.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fcoA6o1XWYnzLcsjubGVZA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ceVpmFSdKYc/TmL72aFlVdI/AAAAAAAALhM/kKp5Rx_KvXc/s400/IMAG2442.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Now a softer piece. Chris Potter&#8217;s &#8216;Sea of Marmara.'&#8221;<br />&#8220;Chris Potter exploring on soprano sax over the rhythm section.&#8221;<br />&#8220;There are people on the walkway outside the Volt Lounge windows, watching the show. It appears to be raining on them.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aUkMdIKfUjZBMI0qQ091Rg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pzyrLE_TY8s/TmL86y-5FZI/AAAAAAAALiU/Ka31SIsyFbs/s400/shot_1315103283041.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;This band has such a L A R G E sound. Very rich and deep.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Robin Eubanks soloing on &#8216;Ebb &#038; Flow.&#8217; I believe this piece is in 179/4. But I may have counted the beat wrong.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Chris Potter crushing a solo in about 19 different time signatures.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TpzRyfryGiDJT5JZuq65Tg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tb4PexYWt7g/TmL8802z4rI/AAAAAAAALiY/SWUXdjtW7XI/s400/shot_1315103292203.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;These guys are terrible. Jazz sucks. Just ask the crowd of screaming people in this hotel bar.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Perhaps on Dave Holland&#8217;s planet, this is a common time signature. Or else he has eleven fingers?&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/76OhH8g_ROkn50RGPkMykg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DuxpGT9fpUo/TmL7m5bA1XI/AAAAAAAALg4/85kV2T4CG9A/s400/IMAG2423.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay2?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Ladies and gentlemen, the next mayor of the great city of Detroit &#8230; Dave Holland.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Lots of music still to come at Volt, but I&#8217;m going to end my night on the high of that Dave Holland show.&#8221;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/04/photos-recap-2011-detroit-jazz-fest-%e2%80%93-day-2/">PHOTOS &#038; RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

370. PHOTOS & RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1

     Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:45:16 -0000

     After years of being invited and not being able to make it, I’m finally here...

     The post PHOTOS & RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1 appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P>After years of being invited and not being able to make it, I&#8217;m finally here at what radio guru Bobby Jackson calls &#8220;Jazz Disneyland.&#8221; I slept just 90 minutes the night (morning, really) before coming, because I was out till very late at the Tiny Resistors gig at 55 Bar. I tell you that to excuse my early departure from the festivities tonight. But I managed to see (and tweet about) quite a lot of music. If you&#8217;d like to receive my updates as they happen, please follow me on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">@jasondcrane</a> and also the hashtag <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23detroitjazz">#detroitjazz</a>. You should also follow Josh Jackson at <a href="http://twitter.com/checkoutjazz">@checkoutjazz</a> and Mark Stryker at <a href="http://twitter.com/Mark_Stryker">@Mark_Stryker</a>.</p> <p><P>Without further ado, here are some photos and tweets from the opening night of the <a href="http://detroitjazzfest.com/">2011 Detroit Jazz Festival</a>.</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LSH7UWXLjNnI1_wMdzj-QQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YCo_48Geme4/TmGI1kokKfI/AAAAAAAALb8/B01YUuLQSr4/s400/shot_1315005837504.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Tain Watts and his drum club are rollicking and thundering here in Campus Martius park&#8221;<br />&#8220;Asked a security guard for directions to Campus Martius Park. He knew the part of Roman history that led to its name. Cool.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/omqCOzZbbhsJrJso_LPe0A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WrNm3sOCTQY/TmGJco-TdFI/AAAAAAAALcs/6d_RVOICIYM/s400/IMAG2315.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Tain playing some Tainpani. Sorry.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Two sets of vibes. Tympani. Congas. Drum set. Yes please. #detroitjazz #tainpocalypse&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jJBGhvNhQzzl6YSoUVMl6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Xfd2NmmfAbU/TmGJ3moVTYI/AAAAAAAALdM/hAKlCmykZ0s/s400/IMAG2326.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;There are A LOT of people here. And they&#8217;re happy. Jazz don&#8217;t suck.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ITdmpiufbbJWojvmFB_RQw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TUyIk1H88Rk/TmGJR_m3h5I/AAAAAAAALcY/q84OfjDyt4A/s400/IMAG2311.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Nice to see Joe Locke still has a painting of an elderly version of himself in his attic. #detroitjazz #dorianlocke&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/l7PFQNM4CuS6sh0bud4sbA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-07rXPU7Ee5Q/TmGJSIoaj_I/AAAAAAAALcc/ibT90USYdzs/s400/IMAG2312.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;This is like a dance rhythm for people with three legs of varying lengths.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Came all the way to #detroitjazz to hear Tain Watts play a song about a rainy day in Brooklyn.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/obdTkvigJtycieXg755MQw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P-uFUqyonss/TmGJnleLV0I/AAAAAAAALc4/DB6xpsnqYHc/s400/IMAG2321.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Drummer Tony Allen now joining the #tainpocalypse&#8221;<br />&#8220;I&#8217;m a sucker for the funk. Always have been, always will be.&#8221;<br />&#8220;&#8216;The drums will bring your rain man home.&#8217; &#8211; cameraman to me, moments ago.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ex9OfnKd0376fnCR8ewzsg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-csPBA0Qtuos/TmGJodNmVyI/AAAAAAAALc8/vkkm-RUTAMw/s400/IMAG2319.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Amazing how this many percussionists can remain so unclouded. FOUR drum sets, congas, vibes. Crystal clear rhythmic intention.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gmbKeokGD23XBbvJmZiBAw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g974VxB3hSw/TmGJ8fPo9bI/AAAAAAAALdQ/n8f9P5vwdLk/s400/IMAG2327.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Guy in food line to panhandler who asked for sandwich: &#8216;I&#8217;ll give you $2, but you gotta spread your hustle.&#8217; #usa&#8221;<br />&#8220;Just ate a bucket of grease disguised as french fries. The #vegan street food is a little sparse. Although there was free hummus earlier.&#8221;<br />&#8221;</p> <p><P>VIDEO:</p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-LV_AfbC8oJxBFjRhI83qQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MGfMdxCdqPk/TmGKV_dfVrI/AAAAAAAALek/Wo-M9rYABQQ/s800/VIDEO0036.3gp.jpg?resize=320%2C240&#038;ssl=1" height="240" width="320" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZciLUtqW8RxN7j_KDUVvAQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-elTqZzlE2GQ/TmGJcYC6DZI/AAAAAAAALco/I7PVrvc8BQs/s400/IMAG2316.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Marvin Gaye&#8217;s Trouble Man soundtrack sounds so sweet on this summer night in Detroit.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Thousands of people on the streets at #detroitjazz. Still fewer jazz hats than Brooklyn.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/m5yaU5SAIfY3gDBeA3eI_Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rF2lo_2StB0/TmGKERpMp-I/AAAAAAAALdc/QTCCLMMJUdY/s400/IMAG2334.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Starting now at #detroitjazz: Sing The Truth! with Dianne Reeves, Angelique Kidjo and Lizz Wright.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eNxIpZG3y2OzeG-Nco8uZw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LglU9oOjly8/TmGKKF1Hr7I/AAAAAAAALdo/obAg02Vdm6Q/s400/IMAG2336.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Lizz Wright IS charisma.&#8221;<br />&#8220;If anything, I think the crowd has grown for the late set at #detroitjazz. Tons of people in the streets.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4BL2JOisKaQxcRnJ6z7cJw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5w-MzgavkO4/TmGI3rB_xZI/AAAAAAAALcE/YjfeMTefAxQ/s400/shot_1315012314278.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/2011DetroitJazzFestDay1?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Packing it in. Must sleep. 90 minutes last night. Need more tonight. Good night, #detroitjazz.&#8221;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/02/photos-recap-2011-detroit-jazz-fest-day-1/">PHOTOS &#038; RECAP: 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest Day 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

371. The Jazz Session #306: Gilad Hekselman

     Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:01:51 -0000

     Guitarist Gilad Hekselman’s new album is Hearts Wide Open (Le Chant du Monde, 2011). In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3461" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/01/the-jazz-session-306-gilad-hekselman/518a7jbjofl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3461" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/518a7jbjofL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Gilad Hekselman&#8217;s new album is <em>Hearts Wide Open</em> (Le Chant du Monde, 2011). In this interview, Hekselman talks about expressing his emotions through music; his musical upbringing in Israel; and how he uses interesting rhythmic devices in his compositions. Learn more at <a href="http://www.giladhekselman.com/">www.giladhekselman.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/giladhekselman">@GiladHekselman</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/09/01/the-jazz-session-306-gilad-hekselman/">The Jazz Session #306: Gilad Hekselman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

372. The Jazz Session #305: Ben Syversen

     Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:01:12 -0000

     Trumpeter Ben Syversen’s most recent record is Cracked Vessel (2010). In this interview, Syversen talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3430" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/29/the-jazz-session-305-ben-syversen/syversen/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/syversen.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="350,350" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="syversen" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/syversen.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/syversen.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/syversen.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="syversen" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3430" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/syversen.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/syversen.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/syversen.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Ben Syversen&#8217;s most recent record is <em>Cracked Vessel</em> (2010). In this interview, Syversen talks about the wealth of inspiration available in New York; how authors such as Roberto Bolagno have influenced his music; and why it&#8217;s important for him to write for specific musicians. Learn more at <a href="http://bensyversen.com/">bensyversen.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/bensyversen">@bensyversen</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/29/the-jazz-session-305-ben-syversen/">The Jazz Session #305: Ben Syversen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

373. The Jazz Session #304: Carmen Staaf

     Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:49:03 -0000

     Pianist Carmen Staaf’s most recent CD is a trio recording called Eye To Eye (2011)....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3415" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/25/the-jazz-session-304-carmen-staaf/41bqiqaij-l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3415" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41BQIqAIJ-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Carmen Staaf&#8217;s most recent CD is a trio recording called <em>Eye To Eye</em> (2011). In this interview, Staaf talks about duo and trio playing; her travels to India; and how her music has been affected by everything from anthropology to meditation. Learn more at <a href="http://www.carmenstaaf.com/">www.carmenstaaf.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/carmenstaaf">@carmenstaaf</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/25/the-jazz-session-304-carmen-staaf/">The Jazz Session #304: Carmen Staaf</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

374. The More You Know: Music Biz Edition

     Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:07:09 -0000

     Earlier today I started tweeting a series of snarky tips for musicians and music industry...

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     <p><P>Earlier today I started tweeting a series of snarky tips for musicians and music industry folks. They were retweeted quite a bit, so I decided to collect them all here. You can follow me on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">@jasondcrane</a>. Enjoy!</p> <p><P></p> <ul> <li>Every time your web site begins playing music automatically, a puppy spontaneously combusts.</li> <li>Every time someone is forced to visit myspace to learn more about your music, a baby seal falls into a meat grinder.</li> <li>If you&#8217;re an active musician whose web site was last updated a few months ago, you&#8217;re causing global warming.</li> <li>Every time you send out a promo CD with no track titles or musician names, a butterfly flaps its wings and they fall off.</li> <li>Every time someone visits your gig calendar and finds it was last updated in 2009, Dick Cheney shoots a guy in the face.</li> <li>Every time your bio lists your &#8220;forthcoming CD&#8221; as one that came out 3 years ago, George W. Bush chops down a redwood. </li> <li>Every time you make me type your CD details into my music software because you forgot, Donald Rumsfeld has an orgasm.</li> <li>Every time you put a comment form rather than your email address on your web site, an old person loses their health care. </li> <li>Every time your bio is a long list of the people you&#8217;ve &#8220;shared the stage with,&#8221; more oil spills into the Gulf of Mexico.</li> <li>Musicians: If you have a Twitter account &#038; haven&#8217;t tweeted in weeks or months, you don&#8217;t have a Twitter account. </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/22/the-more-you-know-music-biz-edition/">The More You Know: Music Biz Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

375. The Jazz Session #303: Ron Carter

     Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:36:02 -0000

     Bassist Ron Carter’s 1973 CTI recording All Blues has just been reissued. In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3391" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/22/the-jazz-session-303-ron-carter/carter-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carter.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="carter" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carter.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carter.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carter.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="carter" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3391" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carter.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carter.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carter.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Ron Carter&#8217;s 1973 CTI recording <em>All Blues</em> has just been reissued. In this interview, Carter talks about the making of the album and how he chose the band; why he thinks jazz schools need a broader vision; and why he supports labor unions. Learn more at <a href="http://roncarter.net">roncarter.net</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/22/the-jazz-session-303-ron-carter/">The Jazz Session #303: Ron Carter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

376. The Jazz Session #302: Renee Yoxon

     Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:09:57 -0000

     Renée Yoxon is a vocalist from Ottawa, Ontario. Her debut recording, Let’s Call It A...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3381" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/18/the-jazz-session-302-renee-yoxon/5190eusbhkl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3381" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5190EUsbhkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Renée Yoxon is a vocalist from Ottawa, Ontario. Her debut recording, <em>Let&#8217;s Call It A Day</em>, is a duet album with guitarist René Gely. In this interview, Yoxon talks about the jazz scene in Ottawa; how she started singing standards and why she still does; and how her science background has influenced the way she approaches the physicality of singing. Learn more at <a href="http://www.reneeyoxon.com/">www.reneeyoxon.com</a> and follow her on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/reneeyoxon">@reneeyoxon</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/18/the-jazz-session-302-renee-yoxon/">The Jazz Session #302: Renee Yoxon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

377. The Jazz Session #301: Jamie Saft

     Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:25:20 -0000

     Pianist and keyboardist Jamie Saft explores his love for reggae, dub and improvisation on New...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3375" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/15/the-jazz-session-301-jamie-saft/nztcover/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nztcover.jpg?fit=250%2C218&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,218" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="nztcover" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nztcover.jpg?fit=250%2C218&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nztcover.jpg?fit=250%2C218&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nztcover.jpg?resize=250%2C218&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="nztcover" width="250" height="218" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3375" /></p> <p><P>Pianist and keyboardist Jamie Saft explores his love for reggae, dub and improvisation on <em>New Zion Trio</em> (Veal Records, 2011). In this interview, Saft talks about the merger of those disparate musical elements; why he doesn&#8217;t write music on paper; and why he&#8217;d rather hear Slayer than &#8220;Stella By Starlight.&#8221; Learn more at <a href="http://www.jamiesaft.com/">www.jamiesaft.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/15/the-jazz-session-301-jamie-saft/">The Jazz Session #301: Jamie Saft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

378. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

     Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:50:48 -0000

     We made the goal just before 2 p.m. ET. What can I say? I’m humbled...

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     <p><P>We made the goal just before 2 p.m. ET. What can I say? I&#8217;m humbled and amazed. These last 24 hours have seen such a huge outpouring of support for this program. Here they are: <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/members">The Jazz Session 100</a>.</p> <p>Thank you.</p> <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" height="150" width="150" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jason-signature.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1"><br />Jason Crane</p> <p><P>P.S. &#8212; I can always use more members, so please keep spreading the word. You can <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">join here</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/11/thank-you-all-so-much/">THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

379. The Jazz Session #300: Planetary Unknown

     Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:05:54 -0000

     For The Jazz Session’s 300th episode, a rare chance to sit down with four musical...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3306" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/11/the-jazz-session-300-planetary-unknown/planetaryunknown/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/planetaryunknown.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="planetaryunknown" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/planetaryunknown.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/planetaryunknown.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/planetaryunknown.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="planetaryunknown" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3306" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/planetaryunknown.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/planetaryunknown.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/planetaryunknown.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>For The Jazz Session&#8217;s 300th episode, a rare chance to sit down with four musical veterans: David S. Ware, William Parker, Cooper-Moore and Muhammad Ali. The four have just released <em>Planetary Unknown</em> (Aum Fidelity, 2011). This interview was recorded in the dressing room just after their performance at the 2011 Vision Festival. In this interview, they talk about the spiritual side of music; give advice to young musicians; and tell stories from their 100+ years as performers. Learn more at <a href="http://www.aumfidelity.com/aum068.html">Aum Fidelity&#8217;s Planetary Unknown page</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> Today (August 11, 2011) is the final day of the &#8220;100 By 300&#8221; membership campaign and I haven&#8217;t quite reached my goal. Please support the show by <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">joining today for as little as $10 a month</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Passage Wudang; Shift; Duality Is One; Divination; Crystal Palace; Ancestry Supramental.</p> <p><P>Three of the four members of this band have been on <em>The Jazz Session</em> before:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/23/the-jazz-session-126-cooper-moore/">Cooper-Moore</a></li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/08/the-jazz-session-215-william-parker/">William Parker</a></li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/11/the-jazz-session-216-david-s-ware/">David S. Ware</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/11/the-jazz-session-300-planetary-unknown/">The Jazz Session #300: Planetary Unknown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

380. Photos & Recap: David Binney at 55 Bar

     Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:05 -0000

     The last time I saw saxophonist David Binney‘s band at the 55 Bar in NYC,...

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     <p><P>The last time I saw saxophonist <a href="http://www.davidbinney.com/">David Binney</a>&#8216;s band at the 55 Bar in NYC, I made the mistake of getting there at 10:30 for a 10:15 set, which meant I was so far back I was almost outside on the sidewalk. That&#8217;s because Binney packs the place every time he plays. (David was on <em>The Jazz Session</em> earlier this year. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/27/the-jazz-session-235-david-binney/">Listen to the interview.</a>)</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vCm5SM-8qoTjm36Ayheu3A?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_MGD0I8WP9Q/TkIa3x6nc8I/AAAAAAAALMo/DWfJXUY3j0c/s400/shot_1312945657917.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/DavidBinneyAt55Bar8911?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">David Binney at 55 Bar &#8211; 8/9/11</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><P>Tonight I was smarter and got there in plenty of time to get a seat right next to the band. They did not disappoint. Binney was joined by <a href="http://www.danweiss.net/">Dan Weiss</a> on drums, <a href="http://www.eivindopsvik.com/">Eivind Opsvik</a> on bass and <a href="http://www.jacobsacks.com/">Jacob Sacks</a> on Fender Rhodes. It was a fantastic show and I had a front row seat. Here are some of my photos and tweets from the evening. If you&#8217;d like to get this content while I&#8217;m tweeting it, just follow me on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">@jasondcrane</a>. (P.S. &#8212; Thank you to the wonderful server at 55 Bar who charged my phone and thus allowed this post to exist. I don&#8217;t know your name but you&#8217;re fantastic!)</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NokVUQ0C1jzLCt5SPjIXJw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3s-uUot1mHk/TkIakeWu6FI/AAAAAAAALMQ/FWgnawNIwCM/s400/IMAG2087.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/DavidBinneyAt55Bar8911?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">David Binney at 55 Bar &#8211; 8/9/11</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;@davidbinney notes: DB&#8217;s band started at a level of intensity at which most bands end their shows. A whirlwind.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Dan Weiss is wearing a shirt that says I Hate Mayonnaise.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Jacob Sacks is a very impressive Rhodes player who looks like Geddy Lee.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DGore3oyKtDCik_fju9HZA?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5g1HdWvNpEg/TkIamMty0FI/AAAAAAAALMU/UBylznKxPNs/s400/IMAG2089.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/DavidBinneyAt55Bar8911?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">David Binney at 55 Bar &#8211; 8/9/11</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Eivind Opsvik&#8217;s groove is why the word &#8216;deep&#8217; exists.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LhgQ0sU3u0azEoSa3bU2zQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mQq_VkLypik/TkIamoBKgPI/AAAAAAAALMY/zswhX1u2dK4/s400/IMAG2090.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/DavidBinneyAt55Bar8911?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">David Binney at 55 Bar &#8211; 8/9/11</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;I love David&#8217;s sound. Like a sword wrapped in silk.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HXtBBYu1xT932UbP2CHEhw?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XJ7FMW1r7xI/TkIatXrUL7I/AAAAAAAALMc/8SbEVvFMmbI/s400/IMAG2093.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="239" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/DavidBinneyAt55Bar8911?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">David Binney at 55 Bar &#8211; 8/9/11</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Very intense unaccompanied saxophone solo&#8221;<br />&#8220;@davidbinney is driving a steamroller into a crowded mall right now.&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EPxNE_vz4bvGUg0FIP2kMQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cz3RE-rL_DI/TkIatmCjJwI/AAAAAAAALMg/8fdGLM47y-A/s400/IMAG2099.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" height="239" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/DavidBinneyAt55Bar8911?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">David Binney at 55 Bar &#8211; 8/9/11</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;rhythm section stretching out&#8221;</p> <p><P></p> <table style="width:auto;"> <tr> <td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8vOE1g3kdTn5_smK-enGRg?feat=embedwebsite"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IuebQac7g0Y/TkIa0TKHlfI/AAAAAAAALMk/QAY7XFZbZiM/s400/shot_1312945103005.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" height="400" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/jasondcrane/DavidBinneyAt55Bar8911?authuser=0&#038;feat=embedwebsite">David Binney at 55 Bar &#8211; 8/9/11</a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&#8220;Zero pretense. Everything is in service of the music.&#8221;<br />&#8220;Dan Weiss. Goddamn.&#8221;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/10/photos-recap-david-binney-at-55-bar/">Photos &#038; Recap: David Binney at 55 Bar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

381. The Jazz Session #299: Tyshawn Sorey

     Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:57:01 -0000

     Tyshawn Sorey is a forward-looking, broad-thinking player and composer who refuses to be categorized. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3262" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/08/the-jazz-session-299-tyshawn-sorey/51ysik4si1l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3262" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/51YSik4SI1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Tyshawn Sorey is a forward-looking, broad-thinking player and composer who refuses to be categorized. In this interview, he talks about his use of silence; interesting ways to set up the drums; and perceptions of African-American composers. Learn more at <a href="http://www.tyshawnsorey.net/">http://www.tyshawnsorey.net/</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Koan</em>) Awakening; (from <em>Paradoxical Frog</em>) Homograph; (from <em>Koan</em>) Only One Sky; (from <em>That/Not</em>) That&#8217;s Blues, Right; Permutations For Solo Piano; (from <em>Koan</em>) Embed. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/08/the-jazz-session-299-tyshawn-sorey/">The Jazz Session #299: Tyshawn Sorey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

382. The Jazz Session #298: Ingrid Laubrock

     Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:00:18 -0000

     Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock’s most recent album is The Madness Of Crowds (Intakt, 2011) with the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3230" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/04/the-jazz-session-298-ingrid-laubrock/41e76dinodl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3230" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41e76dINOdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock&#8217;s most recent album is <em>The Madness Of Crowds</em> (Intakt, 2011) with the band Sleepthief. She&#8217;s also part of the trio Paradoxical Frog with Kris Davis and Tyshawn Sorey. In this interview, Laubrock talks about her self-taught entry into improvised music; her collaborations with a variety of musicians; and why she went back to study standards even though she doesn&#8217;t often play them. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ingridlaubrock.com/pages/home.htm">www.ingridlaubrock.com/pages/home.htm</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>Programming note:</strong> Due to a technical problem, I lost part of this interview. My apologies to Ingrid. I&#8217;ll have her back on the show for a longer conversation.</strong></p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Entraordinary Popular Delusions; You Never Know What&#8217;s In The Next Room; The Slow Poisoners; There She Goes With Her Eye Out; Hindsight Is Always 20-20.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/04/the-jazz-session-298-ingrid-laubrock/">The Jazz Session #298: Ingrid Laubrock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

383. The Jazz Session #297: Kyoko Kitamura & Jen Baker

     Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:00:08 -0000

     An interview and performance with vocalist Kyoko Kitamura and trombonist Jen Baker, recorded live at...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kitamurabaker.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>An interview and performance with vocalist Kyoko Kitamura and trombonist Jen Baker, recorded live at <a href="http://www.downtownmusicgallery.com/Main/index.htm">Downtown Music Gallery</a> in Manhattan. In this interview, Kitamura and Baker talk about collective improvisation; building a new vocabulary; and the structures of their compositions. Learn more at <a href="http://kyokokitamura.com/">kyokokitamura.com</a> and <a href="http://www.baker7jenz.com/home.html">baker7jenz.com/home.html</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/08/01/the-jazz-session-297-kyoko-kitamura-jen-baker/">The Jazz Session #297: Kyoko Kitamura &#038; Jen Baker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

384. The Jazz Session #296: Joe Fiedler

     Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:29 -0000

     Trombonist Joe Fiedler’s new CD is Sacred Chrome Orb (Yellow Sound, 2011). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3199" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/28/the-jazz-session-296-joe-fiedler/fiedler/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fiedler.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="fiedler" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fiedler.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fiedler.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fiedler.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="fiedler" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3199" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fiedler.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fiedler.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fiedler.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist Joe Fiedler&#8217;s new CD is <em>Sacred Chrome Orb</em> (Yellow Sound, 2011). In this interview, Fiedler talks about the evolution of his trio with John Hebert and Michael Sarin; his use of multiphonics; and why he needs his music to contain fun and humor. Learn more at <a href="http://www.joefiedler.com/">www.joefiedler.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Occult; Next Phase; Sacred Chrome Orb; Ging Gong; Two Kooks.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/28/the-jazz-session-296-joe-fiedler/">The Jazz Session #296: Joe Fiedler</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

385. The Jazz Session #295: Ken Filiano

     Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:00:14 -0000

     Bassist Ken Filiano’s new album is Dreams From A Clown Car (Clean Feed, 2011). In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3193" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/25/the-jazz-session-295-ken-filiano/filiano/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/filiano.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="filiano" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/filiano.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/filiano.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/filiano.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="filiano" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3193" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/filiano.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/filiano.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/filiano.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Ken Filiano&#8217;s new album is <em>Dreams From A Clown Car</em> (Clean Feed, 2011). In this interview, Filiano talks about remaining present and free of preconceptions; how he switched from trumpet to bass a few weeks before graduating college; and what inspires him to read and listen eclectically. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/kenfiliano">myspace.com/kenfiliano</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Dreams From A Clown Car</em>) Silhouette; Dog Days; Beguiled; (from <em>Subvenire</em>) water down stone; breathingdreaming; relay; (from <em>Dreams From A Clown Car</em>) Shinobu; Retronym.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/25/the-jazz-session-295-ken-filiano/">The Jazz Session #295: Ken Filiano</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

386. The Jazz Session #294: Ches Smith

     Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:00:20 -0000

     Drummer Ches Smith is a versatile and daring player who finds himself in a variety...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3185" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/21/the-jazz-session-294-ches-smith/noise/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/noise.png?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="noise" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/noise.png?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/noise.png?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/noise.png?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="noise" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3185" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/noise.png?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/noise.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /><br /><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3186" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/21/the-jazz-session-294-ches-smith/arches/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/arches.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="arches" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/arches.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/arches.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/arches.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="arches" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3186" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/arches.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/arches.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Ches Smith is a versatile and daring player who finds himself in a variety of musical situations as a leader and sideman. In this interview, Smith talks about solo drum playing; his many projects; and how his early years influenced his current approach to music without boundaries. Learn more at <a href="http://www.chessmith.com/">chessmith.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Noise To Men</em>) Noise To Men; (from <em>Congs For Brums</em>) Metal Vacation; (from <em>Finally Out Of My Hands</em>) Anxiety Disorder; Finally Out Of My Hands; (from <em>Noise To Men</em>) Turn Your iPod Into A Car; (from <em>Finally Out Of My Hands</em>) It Rained And The Tent Fell Down; (from <em>Noise To Men</em>) Omar.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/21/the-jazz-session-294-ches-smith/">The Jazz Session #294: Ches Smith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

387. The Jazz Session #293: Adam Rudolph

     Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:33 -0000

     Percussionist and composer Adam Rudolph’s latest album is Both/And (Meta Records, 2011). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3175" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/18/the-jazz-session-293-adam-rudolph/rudolph/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rudolph.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="rudolph" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rudolph.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rudolph.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rudolph.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="rudolph" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3175" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rudolph.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rudolph.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rudolph.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Percussionist and composer Adam Rudolph&#8217;s latest album is <em>Both/And</em> (Meta Records, 2011). In this interview, Rudolph talks about making music that &#8220;sounds like itself&#8221;; how he uses harmonic and rhythmic challenges to find new musical directions; and the influence of mentors such as Yusef Lateef on his approach to making and thinking about music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.metarecords.com/adam.html">www.metarecords.com/adam.html</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Return of the Magnificent Spirits; Love&#8217;s Light; Tree Line; Blues In Orbit; Dance Drama Part 3; Dance Drama Part 4.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/18/the-jazz-session-293-adam-rudolph/">The Jazz Session #293: Adam Rudolph</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

388. The Jazz Session #292: Jay Clayton

     Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:35:39 -0000

     Vocalist Jay Clayton has long been known as both an accomplished singer of standards and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3168" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/14/the-jazz-session-292-jay-clayton/clayton1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="clayton1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="clayton1" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3168" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3169" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/14/the-jazz-session-292-jay-clayton/clayton2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="clayton2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton2.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="clayton2" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3169" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/clayton2.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Jay Clayton has long been known as both an accomplished singer of standards and a fearless adventurer in the world of electronics. In this interview, Clayton talks about those dual personas and how she brings them together; discusses her work with Sheila Jordan, Theo Bleckmann and others; and talks about her early days in the New York loft scene. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jayclayton.com/">jayclayton.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>In And Out Of Love</em>) Falling In Love With Love; Freedom Jazz Dance; (from <em>Circle Dancing</em>) Circle Dancing; Sappho; Ditto; (from <em>In And Out Of Love</em>) Sunshower.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/14/the-jazz-session-292-jay-clayton/">The Jazz Session #292: Jay Clayton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

389. Holy canoli! The LA Times just named me one of 25 to follow on Twitter

     Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:41:04 -0000

     Thank you to the LA Times’ Culture Monster column for naming me as one of...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3147" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/12/holy-canoli-the-la-times-just-named-me-one-of-25-to-follow-on-twitter/twitter/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/twitter.jpg?fit=400%2C245&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="400,245" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="twitter" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/twitter.jpg?fit=250%2C153&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/twitter.jpg?fit=400%2C245&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/twitter.jpg?resize=250%2C153&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="twitter" width="250" height="153" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3147" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/twitter.jpg?resize=250%2C153&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/twitter.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Thank you to the LA Times&#8217; Culture Monster column for naming me as one of 25 arts &#038; culture people to follow on Twitter. </p> <ul> <LI><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/07/culture-monster-twitter-favorites.html?dlvrit=175674">The article</a></li> <li>Follow my personal account (the one mentioned in the article) at <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane">twitter.com/jasondcrane</a> and follow the show&#8217;s account at <a href="http://twitter.com/JazzSesh">twitter.com/JazzSesh</a> </li> <li>Follow the other jazz folks mentioned in the article: <a href="http://twitter.com/paynic">twitter.com/paynic</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/nextbop">twitter.com/nextbop</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/blogsupreme">twitter.com/blogsupreme</a> <li>Follow Culture Monster at <a href="http://twitter.com/culturemonster">twitter.com/culturemonster</a><br /> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/12/holy-canoli-the-la-times-just-named-me-one-of-25-to-follow-on-twitter/">Holy canoli! The LA Times just named me one of 25 to follow on Twitter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

390. The Jazz Session #291: Satoko Fujii and Natsuki Tamura

     Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:26:58 -0000

     Pianist Satoko Fujii and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura have been making adventurous music together for years....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3136" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/11/the-jazz-session-291-satoko-fujii-and-natsuki-tamura/fujiiwatershed/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiWatershed.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,224" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="FujiiWatershed" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiWatershed.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiWatershed.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiWatershed.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="FujiiWatershed" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3136" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3137" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/11/the-jazz-session-291-satoko-fujii-and-natsuki-tamura/fujiiorchestranewyork/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiOrchestraNewYork.jpg?fit=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,228" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="FujiiOrchestraNewYork" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiOrchestraNewYork.jpg?fit=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiOrchestraNewYork.jpg?fit=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FujiiOrchestraNewYork.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="FujiiOrchestraNewYork" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3137" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3138" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/11/the-jazz-session-291-satoko-fujii-and-natsuki-tamura/kazerafale/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/KazeRafale.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,224" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="KazeRafale" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/KazeRafale.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/KazeRafale.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/KazeRafale.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="KazeRafale" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3138" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Satoko Fujii and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura have been making adventurous music together for years. In this interview, they talk about the influences of Japanese folk music; the need for risk and fun in music; and why they&#8217;re involved in so many diverse projects. Learn more at <a href="http://satokofujii.com/">satokofujii.com</a> and <a href="http://natsukitamura.com/">natsukitamura.com</a>. </p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Watershed</em> by Satoko Fujii&#8217;s Min-Yoh Ensemble) The Thaw; Whitewater; Soranbushi; (From <em>Rafale</em> by the band Kaze with Fujii and Tamura) Noise Chopin; (from <em>ETO</em> by Satoko Fujii&#8217;s Orchestra New York) Eto Suite: Rat; Eto Suite: Tiger; (From <em>Rafale</em> by the band Kaze with Fujii and Tamura) Marie-T; (from <em>Watershed</em> by Satoko Fujii&#8217;s Min-Yoh Ensemble) Estuary.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/11/the-jazz-session-291-satoko-fujii-and-natsuki-tamura/">The Jazz Session #291: Satoko Fujii and Natsuki Tamura</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

391. The Jazz Session #290: Kris Davis

     Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:00:51 -0000

     Pianist Kris Davis is part of several ensembles, including her trio with John Hebert and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3107" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/07/the-jazz-session-290-kris-davis/davis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/davis.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="davis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/davis.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/davis.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/davis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="davis" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3107" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/davis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/davis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/davis.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><br /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3108" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/07/the-jazz-session-290-kris-davis/frog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frog.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="frog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frog.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frog.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frog.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="frog" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3108" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frog.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frog.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frog.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Pianist Kris Davis is part of several ensembles, including her trio with John Hebert and Tom Rainey on <em>Good Citizen</em> (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2010) and a trio with Ingrid Laubrock and Tyshawn Sorey on the eponymous <em>Paradoxical Frog</em> (Clean Feed, 2010). In this interview, Davis talks about learning to leave space in the music; her studies of classical composition; and the many projects and recordings in which she&#8217;s involved. Learn more at <A href="http://krisdavis.net/">krisdavis.net</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Paradoxical Frog</em>) Iron Spider; Paradoxical Frog; (from <em>Good Citizen</em>) Good Citizen; Where Does That Tunnel Go; Desert Prayers; (from <em>Paradoxical Frog</em>) Feldman. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/07/the-jazz-session-290-kris-davis/">The Jazz Session #290: Kris Davis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

392. The Jazz Session #289: Jim Snidero

     Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:00:58 -0000

     Saxophonist Jim Snidero’s new CD is Interface (Savant, 2011). In this interview, Snidero talks about...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3090" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/04/the-jazz-session-289-jim-snidero/snidero/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snidero.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="snidero" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snidero.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snidero.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snidero.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="snidero" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3090" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snidero.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snidero.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snidero.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Jim Snidero&#8217;s new CD is <em>Interface</em> (Savant, 2011). In this interview, Snidero talks about the use of acoustic guitar on this record; his concept of &#8220;warm jazz&#8221;; and what makes music appealing to him both intellectually and emotionally. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jimsnidero.com/">jimsnidero.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Interface; Fallout; Silhouette; Viper; One By One; Expectations.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/04/the-jazz-session-289-jim-snidero/">The Jazz Session #289: Jim Snidero</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

393. The Jazz Session #288: Jane Bunnett and Hilario Duran

     Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:00:32 -0000

     Cuban Rhapsody (Alma Records, 2011) is a duet CD by saxophonist and flautist Jane Bunnett...

     The post The Jazz Session #288: Jane Bunnett and Hilario Duran appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3065" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/01/the-jazz-session-288-jane-bunnett-and-hilario-duran/bunnett/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bunnett.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bunnett" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bunnett.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bunnett.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bunnett.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bunnett" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3065" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bunnett.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bunnett.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bunnett.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>Cuban Rhapsody</em> (Alma Records, 2011) is a duet CD by saxophonist and flautist Jane Bunnett and pianist Hilario Duran. In this interview, Bunnett and Duran talk about the joys and challenges of duet playing; the deep history of the album&#8217;s repertoire; and the idea of music without boundaries. Learn more at <a href="http://www.janebunnett.com/">www.janebunnett.com</a> and <a href="http://www.hilarioduran.com/">www.hilarioduran.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Lagrimas Negras; Almendra; Sherezad; Contradanzas; Longina; Son de la Loma. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/07/01/the-jazz-session-288-jane-bunnett-and-hilario-duran/">The Jazz Session #288: Jane Bunnett and Hilario Duran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

394. EVENT: The Jazz Session LIVE with Kyoko Kitamura and Jen Baker

     Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:33:51 -0000

     WHAT: Live taping of The Jazz Sessionwith vocalist Kyoko Kitamura and trombonist Jen Baker WHEN:...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3071" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/29/event-the-jazz-session-live-with-kyoko-kitamura-and-jen-baker/kitamurabaker/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kitamurabaker.jpg?fit=200%2C180&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,180" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kitamurabaker" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kitamurabaker.jpg?fit=200%2C180&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kitamurabaker.jpg?fit=200%2C180&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kitamurabaker.jpg?resize=200%2C180&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kitamurabaker" width="200" height="180" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3071" /></p> <p><P>WHAT: Live taping of The Jazz Session<br />with vocalist Kyoko Kitamura and trombonist Jen Baker<br /> WHEN: Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m.<br /> WHERE: Downtown Music Gallery, 13 Monroe St., New York, NY 10002<br /> COST: Free</p> <p><P>ABOUT THE EVENT:<br /> Join Jason Crane for a live taping of The Jazz Session featuring vocalist Kyoko Kitamura and trombonist Jen Baker. If you&#8217;ve seen them perform together, you know how amazing they are. If you haven&#8217;t, you won&#8217;t want to miss it. The show is free and will be preceded at 6 p.m. by flutist Yukari with drummer Carlo Costa. </p> <p><P>ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:<br /> Kyoko Kitamura is a vocal improviser and composer residing in Brooklyn. She does weird things with her voice and is often a side-person for various amazing musicians. Her own songs have mildly disturbing content which may stem from her experience as a one-time war-reporter.</p> <p><P>Trombonist Jen Baker has performed internationally in ensembles spanning from orchestra to free jazz. Awarded a Meet the Composer grant, she commissioned and performed new solo works on the east and west coasts. Bakerâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s solo multiphonic project, Lyrical Vibrations, has been performed around the country and can also be heard on her solo album, Blue Dreams.</p> <p><P>ABOUT THE JAZZ SESSION:<br /> The Jazz Session is an in-depth, online jazz interview show hosted by Jason Crane. The 280+ episodes have been downloaded more than 1.2 million times and are available for free at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">https://thejazzsession.com</a>. The show is member-supported and needs to recruit 100 members by the 300th episode on August 11. Memberships start as low as $10/month. More information is available at <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">https://thejazzsession.com/join</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/29/event-the-jazz-session-live-with-kyoko-kitamura-and-jen-baker/">EVENT: The Jazz Session LIVE with Kyoko Kitamura and Jen Baker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

395. The Jazz Session #287: Nadav Remez

     Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:37 -0000

     Guitarist Nadav Remez’s debut CD is So Far (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, 2011). In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3061" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/29/the-jazz-session-287-nadav-remez/nadav/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nadav.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="nadav" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nadav.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nadav.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nadav.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="nadav" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3061" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nadav.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nadav.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nadav.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Nadav Remez&#8217;s debut CD is <em>So Far</em> (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, 2011). In this interview, Remez talks about his musical upbringing in Israel; his willingness to let his music be beautiful; and the way he approached the recording session with a view to allowing openness and individual expression. Learn more at <a href="http://www.nadavremez.com/">nadavremez.com.</a></p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: So Far; Pinchas; The Last Exile; Susu. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/29/the-jazz-session-287-nadav-remez/">The Jazz Session #287: Nadav Remez</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

396. The Jazz Session #286: Matana Roberts

     Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:00:11 -0000

     Matana Roberts has released two albums recently: Live In London (Central Control, 2011) and Coin...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3028" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/27/the-jazz-session-286-matana-roberts/61urmazv1gl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3028" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61urMazv1gL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><br /><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="3029" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/27/the-jazz-session-286-matana-roberts/51cfh-icbhl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3029" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Cfh-ICbhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Matana Roberts has released two albums recently: <em>Live In London</em> (Central Control, 2011) and <em>Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens De Couleurs Libre</em> (Constellation, 2011). In this interview, Roberts talks about her Chicago roots and the mentorship of Fred Anderson; how she combined her musical practice with her passion for genealogy; and why working on your sound means being willing to take the slow road. Learn more at <a href="http://www.matanaroberts.com/">matanaroberts.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens De Couleur Libres</em>) Rise; Pov Piti; Song For Eulalie; Kersaia; Libation for Mr. Brown &#8211; Bid Em In; (from <em>Live In London</em>) My Sister; Exchange. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/27/the-jazz-session-286-matana-roberts/">The Jazz Session #286: Matana Roberts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

397. The Jazz Session #285: Ike Sturm

     Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:00:29 -0000

     Bassist Ike Sturm has composed an ambitious piece for his album Jazzmass. In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2972" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/24/the-jazz-session-285-ike-sturm/51zm3qgi8ml-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2972" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51Zm3QGI8ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Ike Sturm has composed an ambitious piece for his album <em>Jazzmass</em>. In this interview, Sturm talks about learning the craft of large-ensemble writing (with a bit of family help); the role his faith plays in his music; and the idea of writing programmatic music that stands on its own. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ikesturm.com/">ikesturm.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/24/the-jazz-session-285-ike-sturm/">The Jazz Session #285: Ike Sturm</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

398. The Jazz Session #284: Peter Eldridge

     Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:00:48 -0000

     Mad Heaven (Palmetto, 2011) is the new album by pianist and vocalist Peter Eldridge. In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2961" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/22/the-jazz-session-284-peter-eldridge/51ofb8i9yjl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2961" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/51ofB8i9YjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>Mad Heaven</em> (Palmetto, 2011) is the new album by pianist and vocalist Peter Eldridge. In this interview, Eldridge talks about making a thematic album; the influence of his parents and siblings on his musical taste and career choice; and the many projects he&#8217;s working on, including a film score, a musical and a duo project with bassist Matt Aronoff. Learn more at <a href="http://petereldridge.com/">petereldridge.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Charmer; Voce e Eu; Buffet Philosophy; Mad Heaven; No Tomorrow; Pra Machucar Meu Coracao; The Very Thought Of You.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/22/the-jazz-session-284-peter-eldridge/">The Jazz Session #284: Peter Eldridge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

399. The Jazz Session #283: Taylor Haskins

     Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:00:37 -0000

     Trumpeter Taylor Haskins’ most recent CD is Recombination (Nineteen-Eight Records, 2011), a companion piece to...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2950" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/20/the-jazz-session-283-taylor-haskins/haskins1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="haskins1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="haskins1" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2950" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> <br /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2951" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/20/the-jazz-session-283-taylor-haskins/haskins2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="haskins2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins2.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="haskins2" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2951" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/haskins2.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Taylor Haskins&#8217; most recent CD is <em>Recombination</em> (Nineteen-Eight Records, 2011), a companion piece to <em>American Dream</em> (Sunnyside, 2010). In this interview, Haskins talks about the complex vision of American that led to both records; why his website features a quote from Krishnamurti on the homepage; and how his work in the world of commercial music influences his approach to song form and his sonic palette. Learn more at <a href="http://www.taylorhaskins.com/">www.taylorhaskins.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Recombination</em>) Morning Chorale; Here Is The Big Sky; Upward Mobility; (from <em>American Dream</em>) Theme From Dead Man; Black Boxes; Pyramids; (from <em>Recombination</em>) Forgotten Memory of Something True.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/20/the-jazz-session-283-taylor-haskins/">The Jazz Session #283: Taylor Haskins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

400. The Jazz Session #282: Lukas Ligeti

     Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:00:24 -0000

     Drummer Lukas Ligeti’s most recent recording is Pattern Time (Innova Records, 2011). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2942" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/17/the-jazz-session-282-lukas-ligeti/61t7dhfurml-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2942" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/61t7dHFURmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Lukas Ligeti&#8217;s most recent recording is <em>Pattern Time</em> (Innova Records, 2011). In this interview, Ligeti talks about his travels in Africa and how they&#8217;ve influenced his writing, particularly his approach to rhythm; how he crosses musical and cultural boundaries; and a fascinating analysis of swing. Learn more at <a href="http://www.lukasligeti.com/">www.lukasligeti.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Without Prior Warning; On Patterned Time; Timelessnesses; From The Ground Up; Tunnels Alight.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/17/the-jazz-session-282-lukas-ligeti/">The Jazz Session #282: Lukas Ligeti</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

401. The Jazz Session #281: Ben Gallina

     Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:00:06 -0000

     Sundial Lotus (Innova, 2010) is the debut album by bassist Ben Gallina’s band Salo. In...

     The post The Jazz Session #281: Ben Gallina appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2937" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/15/the-jazz-session-281-ben-gallina/610v0uxe8wl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2937" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/610V0UXe8wL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>Sundial Lotus</em> (Innova, 2010) is the debut album by bassist Ben Gallina&#8217;s band Salo. In this interview, Gallina talks about composing the music for this record; how the band grew organically beyond his initial conception; and how science fiction and the works of David Foster Wallace have inspired his music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bengallina.com/">www.bengallina.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: The Sky Is An Eye; Worm Emperor; Metamorphistopheles; Obitron Revoluto; Trans-Galactic Sleep Chamber.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/15/the-jazz-session-281-ben-gallina/">The Jazz Session #281: Ben Gallina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

402. The Jazz Session #280: Craig Handy

     Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:00:58 -0000

     Saxophonist Craig Handy is a member of The Cookers, whose latest CD is Cast The...

     The post The Jazz Session #280: Craig Handy appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" height="250" width="250" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Craig Handy is a member of The Cookers, whose latest CD is <em>Cast The First Stone</em> (Plus Loin, 2011). In this interview, Handy talks about playing with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roy Haynes and other jazz luminaries; about his youthful experiences learning the craft of section playing and how to perform in service to the music; and about how he&#8217;s matured as a player over his decades on the professional scene. Learn more at <a href="http://www.craighandy.com/">www.craighandy.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/13/the-jazz-session-280-craig-handy/">The Jazz Session #280: Craig Handy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

403. The Jazz Session #279: 2011 Saratoga Jazz Fest Preview

     Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:00:42 -0000

     The 2011 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2928" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/10/the-jazz-session-279-2011-saratoga-jazz-fest-preview/jazzfest_home_masthead/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jazzfest_home_masthead.jpg?fit=250%2C206&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,206" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jazzfest_home_masthead" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jazzfest_home_masthead.jpg?fit=250%2C206&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jazzfest_home_masthead.jpg?fit=250%2C206&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jazzfest_home_masthead.jpg?resize=250%2C206&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jazzfest_home_masthead" width="250" height="206" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2928" /></p> <p><P>The 2011 Freihofer&#8217;s Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, in Saratoga Springs, NY. In this interview, festival producer and artistic director Danny Melnick takes us on a tour through the festival&#8217;s two days of music. Melnick also tells stories from his years producing festivals with Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein. Learn more at <a href="http://www.spac.org/jazzfest/">www.spac.org/jazzfest/</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: We&#8217;ve Only Just Begun (Ben Allison, from <em>Action-Refraction</em>); All Of Time (David Binney, from <em>Graylen Epicenter</em>); Good Morning Heartache (Dee Dee Bridgewater, from <em>Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee</em>); Blue Boy (George Wein, from <em>George Wein&#8217;s Newport All-Stars</em>); Third Occasion (David Binney; from <em>Third Occasion</em>) Jackie-ing (Ben Allison, from <em>Action-Refraction</em>).</p> <p><P>Several of the musicians appearing at the festival have been on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. Click on a link below to listen to an interview.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/24/the-jazz-session-251-ben-allison/">Ben Allison</a></li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/27/the-jazz-session-235-david-binney/">David Binney</a></li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/06/the-jazz-session-197-steve-cardenas/">Steve Cardenas</a> (playing at the festival with Ben Allison)</li> <li><A href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/18/the-jazz-session-152-lionel-loueke/">Lionel Loueke</a></li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/29/the-jazz-session-220-rudresh-mahanthappa/">Rudresh Mahanthappa</a> (playing at the festival with Jack DeJohnette)</li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/03/show-2-luis-perdomo/">Luis Perdomo</a> (playing at the festival with Rebecca Coupe Franks</li> <li><a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/27/the-jazz-session-68-e-j-strickland/">E.J. Strickland</a> (playing at the festival with Marcus Strickland)</li> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/10/the-jazz-session-279-2011-saratoga-jazz-fest-preview/">The Jazz Session #279: 2011 Saratoga Jazz Fest Preview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

404. The Jazz Session #278: James Carter

     Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:00:37 -0000

     Saxophonist James Carter is back with an ambitious new album, Caribbean Rhapsody (Emarcy, 2011), featuring...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2923" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/08/the-jazz-session-278-james-carter/carter/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carter.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="carter" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carter.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carter.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carter.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="carter" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2923" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carter.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carter.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/carter.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist James Carter is back with an ambitious new album, <em>Caribbean Rhapsody</em> (Emarcy, 2011), featuring the compositions of Roberto Sierra. In this interview, Carter talks about finding ways to connect with an audience; his collaboration with Sierra on the new compositions; and his view of an artist&#8217;s responsibility to the listener and vice versa. Learn more at <a href="http://jamescarterlive.com/">jamescarterlive.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/08/the-jazz-session-278-james-carter/">The Jazz Session #278: James Carter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

405. The Jazz Session #277: David Weiss

     Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:00:46 -0000

     Trumpeter David Weiss is responsible for the formation of The Cookers, whose latest album is...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2891" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/30/the-jazz-session-274-eddie-henderson/cookers-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cookers" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cookers" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2891" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter David Weiss is responsible for the formation of The Cookers, whose latest album is <em>Cast The First Stone</em> (Plus Loin, 2010). In this interview, Weiss talks about the tribute show that led to the creation of the band; why it&#8217;s important for him to create working bands rather than one-off shows; and his views on the current jazz scene and why the music&#8217;s past was an untouchable zenith. Learn more at <a href="http://www.davidweissmusic.com/">www.davidweissmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Cast The First Stone; Peacemaker; Looking For The Light; The Seventh Day; The Chief.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/06/the-jazz-session-277-david-weiss/">The Jazz Session #277: David Weiss</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

406. The Jazz Session #276: Julian Lage

     Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:00:08 -0000

     Guitarist Julian Lage’s new album is Gladwell (Emarcy, 2011). In this interview, Lage talks about...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2899" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/03/the-jazz-session-276-julian-lage/gladwell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gladwell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="gladwell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gladwell.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gladwell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gladwell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="gladwell" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2899" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gladwell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gladwell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gladwell.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Julian Lage&#8217;s new album is <em>Gladwell</em> (Emarcy, 2011). In this interview, Lage talks about the creation of the fictional town for which the album is named; the special technique he used to record several of the tracks on the record; and why every guitar has its own distinct sound and aptitude. Learn more at <a href="http://www.julianlage.com/">www.julianlage.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: 233 Butler; Margaret; Point The Way; However; Cathedral; Telegram.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/03/the-jazz-session-276-julian-lage/">The Jazz Session #276: Julian Lage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

407. The Jazz Session #275: Jooklo Duo

     Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:00:28 -0000

     Saxophonist Virginia Genta and drummer David Vanzan make up Italy’s Jooklo Duo. Their latest release...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="4671" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/01/the-jazz-session-275-jooklo-duo/jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2.jpg?fit=250%2C262&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,262" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;EPSON Perfection V500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2.jpg?fit=238%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2.jpg?fit=250%2C262&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2.jpg?resize=238%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2" width="238" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4671" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2.jpg?resize=238%2C250&amp;ssl=1 238w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jooklo-duo-warrior-copy2.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist Virginia Genta and drummer David Vanzan make up Italy&#8217;s Jooklo Duo. Their latest release is a 7&#8243; vinyl single called <em>The Warrior</em> (Northern Spy Records, 2011). In this interview, Genta and Vanzan talk about how they met and why they jumped right into the world of free improvisation; the varied experiences they&#8217;ve had touring the world; and their DIY, vinyl-only aesthetic. Learn more at <a href="http://jooklo.altervista.org/">jooklo.altervista.org</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>TOUR NOTE:</strong> Jooklo Duo is now touring the United States. Tour dates are here: <a href="http://jooklo.altervista.org/CONCERTI.htm">http://jooklo.altervista.org/CONCERTI.htm</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/06/01/the-jazz-session-275-jooklo-duo/">The Jazz Session #275: Jooklo Duo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

408. The Jazz Session #274: Eddie Henderson

     Mon, 30 May 2011 09:00:14 -0000

     Trumpeter Eddie Henderson is a member of The Cookers and appears on their latest CD,...

     The post The Jazz Session #274: Eddie Henderson appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2891" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/30/the-jazz-session-274-eddie-henderson/cookers-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cookers" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cookers" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2891" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Eddie Henderson is a member of The Cookers and appears on their latest CD, <em>Cast The First Stone</em> (Plus Loin, 2010). In this interview, Henderson talks about his childhood encounters with Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis; the discipline that allowed him to become both a medical doctor and a professional musician; and the lessons learned in a career that spans from bebop to the present day. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/eddiehendersonjazz">www.myspace.com/eddiehendersonjazz</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Cast The First Stone; Peacemaker; Looking For The Light; The Seventh Day; The Chief.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/30/the-jazz-session-274-eddie-henderson/">The Jazz Session #274: Eddie Henderson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

409. The Jazz Session #273: Dave Douglas

     Fri, 27 May 2011 09:00:19 -0000

     Dave Douglas United Front: Brass Ecstasy At Newport (Greenleaf Music, 2011) is Douglas’s new CD...

     The post The Jazz Session #273: Dave Douglas appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2885" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/27/the-jazz-session-273-dave-douglas/brass/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brass.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="brass" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brass.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brass.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brass.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="brass" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2885" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brass.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brass.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brass.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>Dave Douglas United Front: Brass Ecstasy At Newport</em> (Greenleaf Music, 2011) is Douglas&#8217;s new CD with his brass quintet. In this interview, Douglas talks about the musical world he&#8217;s worked hard to create; his various ensembles and the compositional and performance outlets they provide; and his work scoring music for a film. Learn more at <a href="http://www.davedouglas.com/">www.davedouglas.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from United Front: Live At Newport) Spirit Moves; Rava; Fats; (from Spark Of Being: Expand) Spark of Being; Creature; (from United Front: Live At Newport) Bowie.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/27/the-jazz-session-273-dave-douglas/">The Jazz Session #273: Dave Douglas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

410. The Jazz Session #272: Connection Works

     Wed, 25 May 2011 09:00:02 -0000

     Rob Garcia, Michel Gentile and Daniel Kelly talk about their nonprofit jazz advocacy organization, Connection...

     The post The Jazz Session #272: Connection Works appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2882" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/25/the-jazz-session-272-connection-works/cw_logo_8-07/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CW_logo_8-07.jpg?fit=500%2C145&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,145" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="CW_logo_8-07" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CW_logo_8-07.jpg?fit=250%2C72&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CW_logo_8-07.jpg?fit=400%2C116&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CW_logo_8-07.jpg?resize=250%2C72&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="CW_logo_8-07" width="250" height="72" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2882" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CW_logo_8-07.jpg?resize=250%2C72&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CW_logo_8-07.jpg?resize=400%2C116&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CW_logo_8-07.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Rob Garcia, Michel Gentile and Daniel Kelly talk about their nonprofit jazz advocacy organization, Connection Works. Based in Brooklyn, Connection Works presents concerts and educational opportunities featuring A-list musicians and aimed at the broader community. In this interview, Garcia, Gentile and Kelly talk about how the organization started; the benefits it brings to the community; and their own individual careers. Learn more at <a href="http://www.connectionworks.org/index.html">www.connectionworks.org</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Initiate (Daniel Kelly); Joe-Pye Weed (Rob Garcia); Ronde Pour Rota (Michel Gentile); The Huge Stones Come Alive (Daniel Kelly); Perennial (Rob Garcia).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/25/the-jazz-session-272-connection-works/">The Jazz Session #272: Connection Works</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

411. The Jazz Session #271: Cecil McBee

     Mon, 23 May 2011 09:00:06 -0000

     Bassist Cecil McBee’s latest recording is as a member of The Cookers on their CD...

     The post The Jazz Session #271: Cecil McBee appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2876" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/23/the-jazz-session-271-cecil-mcbee/51gdunx305l-_sl500_aa280_-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_1.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2876" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_1.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Cecil McBee&#8217;s latest recording is as a member of The Cookers on their CD <em>Cast The First Stone</em> (Plus Loin, 2010). In this interview, McBee talks about The Cookers; his study of various languages and their relationship to music; and his evolution as a composer. Learn more at <a href="http://www.cecilmcbeejazz.com/fr_home.cfm">www.cecilmcbeejazz.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from the CD <em>Cast The First Stone</em>) Cast The First Stone; Peacemaker; (from the CD <em>Warriors</em>) Ladybugg; U Phoria.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/23/the-jazz-session-271-cecil-mcbee/">The Jazz Session #271: Cecil McBee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

412. The Jazz Session #270: Victor Prieto

     Fri, 20 May 2011 09:00:56 -0000

     Accordionist Victor Prieto’s most recent album is a duet record with saxophonist Chris Cheek called...

     The post The Jazz Session #270: Victor Prieto appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2872" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/20/the-jazz-session-270-victor-prieto/51lmst4kxzl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2872" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51lMSt4kXzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Accordionist Victor Prieto&#8217;s most recent album is a duet record with saxophonist Chris Cheek called <em>Rollo-Coaster</em> (Cheekus Music, 2009). In this interview, Prieto talks about the deep history of his instrument; the new technique he developed for jazz accordion; and the unique sound of his trio. Learn more at <a href="http://www.victorprieto.net/">www.victorprieto.net</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Bebe; Coo; Rolocoaster; Six Note Samba; Shelter; Papa Pin. <strong>PLUS:</strong> Three exclusive solo performances recorded during the interview!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/20/the-jazz-session-270-victor-prieto/">The Jazz Session #270: Victor Prieto</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

413. The Jazz Session #269: TK Blue

     Wed, 18 May 2011 09:00:36 -0000

     Saxophonist TK Blue’s new CD is Latinbird (Motema Music, 2011). In this interview, Blue talks...

     The post The Jazz Session #269: TK Blue appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2863" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/18/the-jazz-session-269-tk-blue/blue/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blue.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="blue" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blue.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blue.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blue.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="blue" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2863" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blue.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blue.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blue.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist TK Blue&#8217;s new CD is <em>Latinbird</em> (Motema Music, 2011). In this interview, Blue talks about his decision to record an album of Parker&#8217;s music; his years in Paris and his early days in New York; and how his relationships with Randy Weston, Abdullah Ibrahim and Benny Powell have shaped his life and music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.tkblue.com/">www.tkblue.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Chi Chi; Si Si; He Flew Away too Soon; Visa; Bluebird; Barbados; Steeplechase; Buzzy.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/18/the-jazz-session-269-tk-blue/">The Jazz Session #269: TK Blue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

414. The Jazz Session #268: George Cables

     Mon, 16 May 2011 09:00:52 -0000

     Pianist George Cables’ most recent recording is with The Cookers on their new album, Cast...

     The post The Jazz Session #268: George Cables appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2859" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/16/the-jazz-session-268-george-cables/cookers/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cookers" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cookers" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2859" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookers.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist George Cables&#8217; most recent recording is with The Cookers on their new album, <em>Cast The First Stone</em> (Plus Loin Music, 2010). In this interview, Cables talks about the importance of a unified concept; why he feels he&#8217;s had success as a sideman with everyone from Dexter Gordon to Art Pepper; and how he makes each composition his own. Learn more at <a href="http://georgecables.com/">georgecables.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This interview contains an exclusive solo performance of &#8220;You Don&#8217;t Know What Love Is.&#8221; To hear an additional solo performance of &#8220;Helen&#8217;s Song,&#8221; please <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">become a member of <em>The Jazz Session</em></a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: The Chief; Think On Me; Croquet Ballet; The Seventh Day; You Don&#8217;t Know What Love Is (exclusive live performance for The Jazz Session); Looking For The Light.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/16/the-jazz-session-268-george-cables/">The Jazz Session #268: George Cables</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

415. The Jazz Session #267: Slumgum

     Fri, 13 May 2011 09:00:50 -0000

     Slumgum’s new album is Quardboard Flavored Fiber (Accretions, 2011). In this interview, the band’s Jon...

     The post The Jazz Session #267: Slumgum appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2854" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/13/the-jazz-session-267-slumgum/slumgum/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slumgum.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="slumgum" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slumgum.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slumgum.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slumgum.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="slumgum" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2854" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slumgum.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slumgum.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slumgum.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Slumgum&#8217;s new album is <em>Quardboard Flavored Fiber</em> (Accretions, 2011). In this interview, the band&#8217;s Jon Armstrong talks about how the diverse backgrounds of the members lead to a fascinating array of compositional ideas; why the band chose its unique name; and how the use of humor and improvisational games leads the music down interesting paths. Oh, and we get kicked out of a place. Learn more at <a href="http://slumgum.com/">slumgum.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Hancho Pancho; Eshu&#8217;s Trick; Big Fun (Running In A Dream); Afternoon; Big Fun (Natural Liberation); Quardboard Flavored Fiber.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/13/the-jazz-session-267-slumgum/">The Jazz Session #267: Slumgum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

416. The Jazz Session #266: Anthony Wilson

     Wed, 11 May 2011 09:00:30 -0000

     Guitarist Anthony Wilson’s new CD is Campo Belo (Goat Hill Recordings, 2011). In this interview,...

     The post The Jazz Session #266: Anthony Wilson appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2850" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/11/the-jazz-session-266-anthony-wilson/51xooo-7rql-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2850" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51XoOo-7rqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Anthony Wilson&#8217;s new CD is <em>Campo Belo</em> (Goat Hill Recordings, 2011). In this interview, Wilson talks about his ongoing travels to Brazil; his new music for a quartet of custom-built guitars; and why rhythm changes can be beautiful. Learn more at <a href="http://www.anthonywilsonmusic.com/">www.anthonywilsonmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Campo Belo; March to March; Edu; After The Flood; Patrimonio; Valsacatu.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/11/the-jazz-session-266-anthony-wilson/">The Jazz Session #266: Anthony Wilson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

417. The Jazz Session #265: Billy Harper

     Mon, 09 May 2011 09:00:54 -0000

     Saxophonist Billy Harper appears on Cast The First Stone, the latest CD from The Cookers....

     The post The Jazz Session #265: Billy Harper appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2845" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/09/the-jazz-session-265-billy-harper/51gdunx305l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2845" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/51GDunx305L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Billy Harper appears on <em>Cast The First Stone</em>, the latest CD from The Cookers. In this interview, part of <em>The Jazz Session&#8217;s</em> &#8220;Cookers Mondays&#8221; series, Harper talks about his involvement with the band; recounts the story of his first night in NYC in the late 1960s; and tells about how persistence paid off when it came to sitting in with one of the most famous drummers of all time. Learn more at <a href="http://www.billyharper.com/">www.billyharper.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Cast The First Stone; Peacemaker; Looking For The Light; Croquet Ballet; The Seventh Day.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/09/the-jazz-session-265-billy-harper/">The Jazz Session #265: Billy Harper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

418. The Jazz Session #264: Chris Washburne

     Fri, 06 May 2011 09:00:17 -0000

     Chris Washburne and the SYOTOS Band’s most recent album is Fields of Moons (Jazzheads, 2010)....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2841" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/06/the-jazz-session-264-chris-washburne/washburne/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/washburne.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="washburne" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/washburne.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/washburne.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/washburne.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="washburne" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2841" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/washburne.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/washburne.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/washburne.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Chris Washburne and the SYOTOS Band&#8217;s most recent album is <em>Fields of Moons</em> (Jazzheads, 2010). In this interview, Washburne talks about his introduction to the New York salsa scene; why SYOTOS chose to record softer music on the new album; and an amazing story about Tito Puente. Learn more at <a href="http://www.chriswashburne.com/">www.chriswashburne.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Fields Of Moons; Seas Of Slumber; Obsesion; Poinciana; Duke Ellington&#8217;s Sound Of Love; When Lights Are Low; Non Spoken. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/06/the-jazz-session-264-chris-washburne/">The Jazz Session #264: Chris Washburne</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

419. The Jazz Session #263: Sean Smith

     Wed, 04 May 2011 09:00:01 -0000

     Sean Smith’s new CD is called Trust. In this interview, Smith talks about the idea...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2837" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/04/the-jazz-session-263-sean-smith/seansmithquartet_trust/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/SeanSmithQuartet_Trust.jpg?fit=361%2C325&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="361,325" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="SeanSmithQuartet_Trust" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/SeanSmithQuartet_Trust.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/SeanSmithQuartet_Trust.jpg?fit=361%2C325&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/SeanSmithQuartet_Trust.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="SeanSmithQuartet_Trust" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2837" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/SeanSmithQuartet_Trust.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/SeanSmithQuartet_Trust.jpg?w=361&amp;ssl=1 361w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Sean Smith&#8217;s new CD is called <em>Trust</em>. In this interview, Smith talks about the idea of trust among musicians; recalls Bill Finnegan&#8217;s teachings; and talks about the potentially career-ending injury that gave him a new lease on life and music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.seansmithjazz.com/">www.seansmithjazz.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episoed: Betting Blind; Homemade Japanese Folk Song; Wayne&#8217;s World; Lawn Ornaments; Occam&#8217;s Razor; Voices; Margin Of Error.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/04/the-jazz-session-263-sean-smith/">The Jazz Session #263: Sean Smith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

420. The Jazz Session #262: Maria Schneider

     Mon, 02 May 2011 09:00:23 -0000

     Composer Maria Schneider’s most recent CD is Sky Blue (ArtistShare). Now Schneider has turned her...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2832" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/02/the-jazz-session-262-maria-schneider/1297528581mariaschneide/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1297528581mariaschneide.jpg?fit=360%2C320&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="360,320" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="1297528581mariaschneide" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1297528581mariaschneide.jpg?fit=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1297528581mariaschneide.jpg?fit=360%2C320&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1297528581mariaschneide.jpg?resize=250%2C222&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="1297528581mariaschneide" width="250" height="222" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2832" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1297528581mariaschneide.jpg?resize=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1297528581mariaschneide.jpg?w=360&amp;ssl=1 360w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Composer Maria Schneider&#8217;s most recent CD is <em>Sky Blue</em> (ArtistShare). Now Schneider has turned her attention to the classical world, composing music for soprano and orchestra. In this interview, Schneider talks about how a meeting with soprano Dawn Upshaw led to this new direction in her music; how she waded through oceans of poetry to find the text she wanted for her new pieces; and how a chance comment from a college professor led her to the world of jazz. Learn more at <a href="http://mariaschneider.com/">mariaschneider.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: The Pretty Road; Aires de Lando; Rich&#8217;s Piece; How Are Things In Glocca Morra? (Bing Crosby); Sky Blue.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/05/02/the-jazz-session-262-maria-schneider/">The Jazz Session #262: Maria Schneider</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

421. The Jazz Session #261: Jon Gordon

     Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:00:05 -0000

     Saxophonist Jon Gordon’s most recent CD is Evolution (ArtistShare). In this interview, Gordon talks about...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2824" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/28/the-jazz-session-261-jon-gordon/41s22hdpmal-_sl500_aa300_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2824" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/41S22hdPMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Jon Gordon&#8217;s most recent CD is <em>Evolution</em> (ArtistShare). In this interview, Gordon talks about adapting to a variety of musical situations; the importance of an artistic conception; and the composing and arranging work that led to his nonet project. Learn more at <a href="http://jongordon.artistshare.com/">jongordon.artistshare.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Evolution; Shane; Currents; excerpt from Bartok&#8217;s Sonata for Solo Violin, 3rd mvmt, Melodia-Adagio; Bloom; Individuation.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/28/the-jazz-session-261-jon-gordon/">The Jazz Session #261: Jon Gordon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

422. The Jazz Session #260: Adam Cruz

     Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:00:08 -0000

     Drummer Adam Cruz has released his first CD as a leader, Milestone (Sunnyside, 2011), featuring...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2818" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/25/the-jazz-session-260-adam-cruz/51ddmv7uzjl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2818" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/51Ddmv7uzjL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Adam Cruz has released his first CD as a leader, <em>Milestone</em> (Sunnyside, 2011), featuring his own compositions. In this interview, Cruz talks about finding his own voice as a composer; the challenges associated with leading a band; and the impact of his father on his life as a musician. Learn more at <a href="http://www.adamcruz.net/">www.adamcruz.net</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Secret Life; Emje; Crepuscular; The Gadfly; Bird of Paradise.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/25/the-jazz-session-260-adam-cruz/">The Jazz Session #260: Adam Cruz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

423. The Jazz Session #259: Matthew Shipp & Darius Jones

     Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0000

     Pianist Matthew Shipp and saxophonist Darius Jones have a new duo CD called Cosmic Lieder...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2809" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/21/the-jazz-session-259-matthew-shipp-darius-jones/61prolnliwl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2809" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/61prolNLIWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Matthew Shipp and saxophonist Darius Jones have a new duo CD called <em>Cosmic Lieder</em> (AUM Fidelity, 2011). In this wide-ranging interview, Shipp and Jones discuss intergenerational collaboration; the &#8220;x factor&#8221; that caused Shipp to ask Jones to work together; and how Jones views Shipp&#8217;s musical language and career. Learn more at <a href="http://www.matthewshipp.com/">www.matthewshipp.com</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/blackdajones">www.myspace.com/blackdajones</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Bleed; Ultima Thule; Zillo Valla; Multiverse; Mandrakk; Ged-Jedollah.</p> <p><P><strong>CONCERT NOTE:</strong> Matthew Shipp and Darius Jones are playing two sets at <a href="http://jazzstandard.net/">Jazz Standard</a> in NYC on April 27. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/21/the-jazz-session-259-matthew-shipp-darius-jones/">The Jazz Session #259: Matthew Shipp &#038; Darius Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

424. The Jazz Session #258: Noah Preminger

     Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:00:17 -0000

     Saxophonist Noah Preminger’s new CD is Before The Rain (Palmetto, 2011). In this interview, Preminger...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2801" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/18/the-jazz-session-258-noah-preminger/516s-s8hvhl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2801" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/516S-s8hVhL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Noah Preminger&#8217;s new CD is <em>Before The Rain</em> (Palmetto, 2011). In this interview, Preminger talks about his musical upbringing; why he spend a lot of time planning the order of the songs in a performance; and the important of being respectful. Learn more at <a href="http://www.noahpreminger.com/">www.noahpreminger.com</a>. </p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Where or When; Quickening; Before The Rain; Abreaction; Until The Real Thing Comes Along; Jamie.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/18/the-jazz-session-258-noah-preminger/">The Jazz Session #258: Noah Preminger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

425. The Jazz Session #257: Adam Rogers

     Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:00:05 -0000

     Guitarist Adam Rogers’ most recent album is Sight (Criss Cross, 2009). In this interview, Rogers...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2794" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/14/the-jazz-session-257-adam-rogers/rogers/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rogers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="rogers" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rogers.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rogers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rogers.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="rogers" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2794" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rogers.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rogers.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rogers.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Adam Rogers&#8217; most recent album is <em>Sight</em> (Criss Cross, 2009). In this interview, Rogers talks about the band he put together for his recent run at the Village Vanguard; why he enjoys using a broad range of guitar sounds &#8212; and guitars; and how he melds the music he writes with the need for improvisational space. Learn more at <a href="http://www.adamrogersmusic.com/">www.adamrogersmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Sight; Kaleidoscope; Yesterdays; Memory&#8217;s Translucence; Let&#8217;s Cool One.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/14/the-jazz-session-257-adam-rogers/">The Jazz Session #257: Adam Rogers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

426. The Jazz Session #256: Fay Victor

     Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:00:23 -0000

     Vocalist Fay Victor explores her Trinidadian roots in the company of Other Dimensions In Music...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2789" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/11/the-jazz-session-256-fay-victor/kaiso/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kaiso.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kaiso" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kaiso.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kaiso.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kaiso.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kaiso" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2789" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kaiso.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kaiso.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kaiso.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Fay Victor explores her Trinidadian roots in the company of Other Dimensions In Music on <em>Kaiso Stories</em> (Silkheart, 2011). In this interview, Victor talks about the chance meeting that led to the new CD; how she melded the calypso music of Trinidad with the experimental jazz she&#8217;s known for; and the many projects with which she&#8217;s currently involved. Learn more at <a href="http://www.fayvictor.com/">www.fayvictor.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Maryanne; John Gilman Wants Tobacco; Three Friends&#8217; Advice; Nora; Saltfish; We Is We. </p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> Fay is performing tonight (April 11, 2011) at 7 p.m. with Dominic Lash at Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC, as part of the Evolving Music Series. Please note that this is a new location for the series. Also on the bill: Theo Bleckmann &#038; Jay Clayton (8 p.m.); Charles Gayle&#8217;s Forgiveness (9 p.m.); Arts for Artestra (10 p.m.). </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/11/the-jazz-session-256-fay-victor/">The Jazz Session #256: Fay Victor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

427. The Jazz Session #255: Marc Miralta

     Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:00:20 -0000

     Drummer Marc Miralta’s most recent CD is Dreams (Fresh Sound, 2007). In this interview, recorded...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2783" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/07/the-jazz-session-255-marc-miralta/miralta/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/miralta.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="miralta" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/miralta.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/miralta.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/miralta.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="miralta" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2783" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/miralta.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/miralta.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/miralta.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Marc Miralta&#8217;s most recent CD is <em>Dreams</em> (Fresh Sound, 2007). In this interview, recorded while Miralta was in New York to play with Alexis Cuadrado, Miralta talks about his lifelong love of jazz; how he became known for his flamenco/jazz hybrid music; and why a life as an artist was a natural choice in his family. Learn more at <a href="http://www.marcmiralta.com/">www.marcmiralta.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Dreams; Way Out Willy; Cami del Bosc; Epistrophy and Segment (both from the <em>New York Flamenco Reunion</em> album); Eastern.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/07/the-jazz-session-255-marc-miralta/">The Jazz Session #255: Marc Miralta</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

428. The Jazz Session #254: Bruce Barth

     Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:00:42 -0000

     Pianist Bruce Barth’s latest record is Live At Smalls (Smalls Live, 2011) with Vicente Archer...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2779" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/04/the-jazz-session-254-bruce-barth/barth/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/barth.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="barth" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/barth.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/barth.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/barth.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="barth" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2779" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/barth.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/barth.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/barth.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Bruce Barth&#8217;s latest record is <em>Live At Smalls</em> (Smalls Live, 2011) with Vicente Archer and Rudy Royston. In this interview, Barth talks about the equal partnership and openness he looks for in his bandmates; what he learned from his early work with Stanley Turrentine and Terence Blanchard; and the difficulties of studying at a jazz school in a place where there isn&#8217;t a jazz scene. Learn more at <a href="http://brucebarth.com/">brucebarth.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Oh Yes I Will; Sunday; Yama; Almost Blues; Peaceful Place; Looking Up.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/04/04/the-jazz-session-254-bruce-barth/">The Jazz Session #254: Bruce Barth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

429. The Jazz Session #253: Brian Lynch

     Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:00:45 -0000

     Brian Lynch celebrates some of his fellow trumpeters whom he feels deserve more notice on...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2772" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/31/the-jazz-session-253-brian-lynch/51bldhsqnil-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2772" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/51bLdhSqnIL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Brian Lynch celebrates some of his fellow trumpeters whom he feels deserve more notice on <em>Unsung Heroes</em> (Hollistic MusicWorks, 2010). In this interview, Lynch talks about his very real connection to the generations before him; why he feels a grounding in the tradition of jazz is important; and the idea that &#8220;bebop is the music of the future.&#8221; Learn more at <a href="http://brianlynchjazz.com/">brianlynchjazz.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Terra Firma Irma; I Could Never Forget You; Further Arrivals; Saturday Afternoon At Four; Wetu.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> In addition to the CD, there are two extra volumes of <em>Unsung Heroes</em> available for download. Visit <a href="http://brianlynchjazz.com/">Brian&#8217;s web site</a> for more information.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/31/the-jazz-session-253-brian-lynch/">The Jazz Session #253: Brian Lynch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

430. The Jazz Session #252: Nico Soffiato

     Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:00:47 -0000

     Guitarist Nico Soffiato’s new album is Just Add Water (nBn Records, 2011). In this interview,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2765" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/28/the-jazz-session-252-nico-soffiato/nico/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nico.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="nico" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nico.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nico.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nico.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="nico" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2765" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nico.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nico.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nico.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Nico Soffiato&#8217;s new album is <em>Just Add Water</em> (nBn Records, 2011). In this interview, Soffiato talks about his decision to become a guitarist rather than a philosopher; his thoughts on improvisation and structure in his music; and why he enjoys playing with new people. Learn more at <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/nicosoffiato ">www.reverbnation.com/nicosoffiato</a>. </p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Alexander; Tens Of Us; Just Add Water; Fanfare; View Askew; Oh, What A Beautiful Morning. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/28/the-jazz-session-252-nico-soffiato/">The Jazz Session #252: Nico Soffiato</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

431. The Jazz Session #251: Ben Allison

     Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:00:18 -0000

     Bassist Ben Allison delivers an original and exciting take on tunes by everyone from Samuel...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2759" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/24/the-jazz-session-251-ben-allison/417rducuadl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2759" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/417rducuAdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Ben Allison delivers an original and exciting take on tunes by everyone from Samuel Barber to Neil Young to Thelonious Monk on his new CD, <em>Action-Refraction</em> (Palmetto, 2011). In this interview, Allison talks about an iPhone app that changed the sound palette on his new record; two musicians who&#8217;ve joined him for the first time on this CD; and how he deals with the lyrical content of these songs in his instrumental arrangements. Ben&#8217;s workshop series continues every Tuesday night at Kush, 191 Chrystie St, NYC. Learn more at <a href="http://www.benallison.com/">www.benallison.com</a>. </p> <p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This episode contains an advanced preview of the new CD, which will be in stores on April 12, 2011.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Jackie-ing; Missed; St. Ita&#8217;s Vision; Philadelphia; We&#8217;ve Only Just Begun; Broken.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/24/the-jazz-session-251-ben-allison/">The Jazz Session #251: Ben Allison</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

432. The Jazz Session #250: Fred Hersch

     Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:00:03 -0000

     Fred Hersch is back with another solo piano recording, Alone At The Vanguard (Palmetto, 2011)....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2752" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/21/the-jazz-session-250-fred-hersch/41rqjrrdf1l-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2752" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/41rqjrrDf1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Fred Hersch is back with another solo piano recording, <em>Alone At The Vanguard</em> (Palmetto, 2011). In this interview, Hersch talks about finding the interior resources to play an entire week of solo piano at one of the world&#8217;s most famous jazz clubs; his new multimedia piece &#8220;My Coma Dreams&#8221; and the near-death saga that led to it; and why he feels he has a purpose to his life. Learn more at <a href="http://www.fredhersch.com/">www.fredhersch.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning; Down Home; Echoes; Doce de Coco.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/21/the-jazz-session-250-fred-hersch/">The Jazz Session #250: Fred Hersch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

433. The Jazz Session #249: Rob Curto

     Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:30:24 -0000

     Accordion player Rob Curto takes us on a tour of Brazilian choro music. In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2735" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/17/the-jazz-session-249-rob-curto/curto/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="curto" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="curto" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2735" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Accordion player Rob Curto takes us on a tour of Brazilian <em>choro</em> music. In this interview, Curto explains the origins of choro and demonstrates its rhythms; talks about his own introduction to the accordion and to the music of Brazil; and plays several choro tunes in performances available only in this episode. Learn more at <a href="http://robcurto.com/">robcurto.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Biruta, Seu Ze E Os Pifs, 03 &#8211; Uma, Duas, Tres&#8230;.Xote!; Estrada do Sol. Plus several live solo performances recorded during the interview.</p> <p><P><strong>PERFORMANCE TONIGHT!</strong> If you&#8217;re in New York tonight (March 17, 2011), Rob and his band Matuto, which he co-leads with guitarist Clay Ross, will be at <a href="http://joespub.com/">Joe&#8217;s Pub</a>. </p> <p><P><strong>BONUS TRACK!</strong> If you&#8217;d like to know more about the accordion and how it works, here&#8217;s a bonus segment with Rob in which he describes and demonstrates the instrument. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/curto_accordion_demo.mp3">Download the mp3.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/17/the-jazz-session-249-rob-curto/">The Jazz Session #249: Rob Curto</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

434. The Jazz Session #248: Alexis Cuadrado

     Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:03 -0000

     Bassist Alexis Cuadrado has just released an ambitious nonet album, Noneto Iberico (bjurecords, 2011), inspired...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2728" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/14/the-jazz-session-248-alexis-cuadrado/cuadrado/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cuadrado.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cuadrado" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cuadrado.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cuadrado.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cuadrado.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cuadrado" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2728" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cuadrado.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cuadrado.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cuadrado.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Alexis Cuadrado has just released an ambitious nonet album, <em>Noneto Iberico</em> (bjurecords, 2011), inspired by the flamenco music of his native Spain. In this interview, Cuadrado talks about the genesis of the record; how having kids changed his focus as a musician; and how the Brooklyn Jazz Underground fosters creative music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.alexiscuadrado.com/">http://www.alexiscuadrado.com/</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Very Well; Tocar Y Parar; Te Sigo; Solo El Sol Sale Siempre Solo; Los Panchitos.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/14/the-jazz-session-248-alexis-cuadrado/">The Jazz Session #248: Alexis Cuadrado</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

435. The Jazz Session #247: Sarah Manning

     Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:00:45 -0000

     Saxophonist Sarah Manning brings her personal approach to the sound of the saxophone to her...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2718" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/10/the-jazz-session-247-sarah-manning/manning/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/manning.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="manning" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/manning.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/manning.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/manning.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="manning" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2718" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/manning.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/manning.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/manning.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Sarah Manning brings her personal approach to the sound of the saxophone to her newest recording, <em>Dandelion Clock</em> (Posi-Tone, 2010). In this interview, Manning talks about how she focuses on sound in her playing; the way she assembled her band; and why she&#8217;s happy she took risks on this record. Learn more at <a href="http://sarahmanningmusic.com">sarahmanningmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: The Peacocks; Marble; The Owls (Are On The March); Through The Keyhole; Habersham Street; Dandelion Clock; Windmills Of Your Mind.</p> <p><P><Strong>NOTE:</strong>: I wrote a poem based on something Sarah said in this interview. Read <a href="http://jasoncrane.org/2011/03/02/poem-whale-song/">&#8220;Whale Song.&#8221;</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/10/the-jazz-session-247-sarah-manning/">The Jazz Session #247: Sarah Manning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

436. The Jazz Session #246: Scott McLemore

     Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:21 -0000

     Drummer Scott McLemore and the ASA Trio just released a new album of the music...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2711" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/07/the-jazz-session-246-scott-mclemore/176087_10150103489337557_206121312556_6227563_3431904_o/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/176087_10150103489337557_206121312556_6227563_3431904_o.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,224" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="asa trio" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/176087_10150103489337557_206121312556_6227563_3431904_o.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/176087_10150103489337557_206121312556_6227563_3431904_o.jpg?fit=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/176087_10150103489337557_206121312556_6227563_3431904_o.jpg?resize=250%2C224&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="asa trio" width="250" height="224" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2711" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Scott McLemore and the ASA Trio just released a new album of the music of Thelonious Monk, a follow-up to last year&#8217;s daring take on Coltrane&#8217;s <em>A Love Supreme</em>. In this interview, McLemore tells the story of how he ended up playing jazz in Iceland; talks about the ASA Trio&#8217;s chemistry and origins; and explains how the band came to play the music of Monk and Coltrane. Learn more at <a href="http://www.asa-trio.com/">www.asa-trio.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this interview: Bemsha Swing; San Francisco Holiday; Ask Me Now; Acknowledgment (from ASA Trio&#8217;s version of A Love Supreme); Raise Four; Straight, No Chaser.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong>: Scott McLemore is part of a poem I wrote last year. If you&#8217;d like to read it, <a href="http://jasoncrane.org/2010/06/15/poem-mclemore-fabricatore-buttonwood/">here &#8217;tis</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/07/the-jazz-session-246-scott-mclemore/">The Jazz Session #246: Scott McLemore</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

437. The Jazz Session #245: Anthony Brown

     Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:21 -0000

     Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra uses instruments from around the world to put a unique...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2697" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/03/the-jazz-session-245-anthony-brown/brown/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/brown.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="brown" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/brown.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/brown.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/brown.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="brown" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2697" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/brown.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/brown.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/brown.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Anthony Brown&#8217;s Asian American Orchestra uses instruments from around the world to put a unique spin on two Coltrane classics on their new album, <em>India &#038; Africa</em> (Water Baby Records, 2010). In this interview, Brown gives an overview of the Asian-American jazz movement and its origins in Bay-area protests; discusses the challenges and opportunities of using non-Western instruments in a jazz setting; and talks about what inspired him to focus on John Coltrane&#8217;s music for this album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.anthonybrown.org/index.htm">www.anthonybrown.org</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Living Space; India; Percussion Discussion; Africa; Ole; Dahomey Dance.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/03/03/the-jazz-session-245-anthony-brown/">The Jazz Session #245: Anthony Brown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

438. The Jazz Session #244: Nicholas Urie

     Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:54 -0000

     Nicholas Urie’s new album, My Garden (Red Piano Records, 2011), features his settings of the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2685" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/28/the-jazz-session-244-nicholas-urie/urie-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/urie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="urie" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/urie.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/urie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/urie.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="urie" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2685" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/urie.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/urie.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/urie.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Nicholas Urie&#8217;s new album, <em>My Garden</em> (Red Piano Records, 2011), features his settings of the poems of Charles Bukowski. In this interview, Urie talks about his identification with Bukowski, who, like Urie, spent much of his life in Los Angeles; the challenges of setting Bukowski&#8217;s non-lyrical poems; and the even greater challenge of getting the rights to use Bukowski&#8217;s work in the first place. Learn more at <a href="http://nicholasurie.com/">nicholasurie.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> Nicholas asked me to mention the members of the band because we didn&#8217;t name them during the interview. I said I&#8217;d put their names in the intro or the outro to the show, but of course I forgot. So here they are: Christine Correa (voice); Jeremy Udden, Douglas Yates, Kenny Pexton, Brian Landrus (woodwinds); Albert Leusink, Ben Holmes, John Carlson (trumpets); Alan Ferber, Max Siegel (trombones); Frank Carlberg (piano); John Hebert (bass); Michael Sarin (drums); Nicholas Urie (conductor). </p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Winter: My 44th Year; Round And Round; Lioness; My Garden; Slaughterhouse; Finality.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> Listen to Nicholas Urie&#8217;s <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/24/the-jazz-session-74-nicholas-urie/">2009 appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em></a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/28/the-jazz-session-244-nicholas-urie/">The Jazz Session #244: Nicholas Urie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

439. The Jazz Session #243: Grant Stewart (TJS 4th Anniversary Show!)

     Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:48 -0000

     The Jazz Session started four years ago today with episode #1 — an interview with...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2678" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/24/the-jazz-session-243-grant-stewart-tjs-4th-anniversary-show/stewart-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stewart.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="stewart" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stewart.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stewart.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stewart.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="stewart" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2678" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stewart.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stewart.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stewart.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> started four years ago today with <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/02/24/show-1-grant-stewart/">episode #1 &#8212; an interview with saxophonist Grant Stewart</a>. Four years, 243 episodes and 930,000 downloads later, <em>The Jazz Session</em> is still going strong. In the introduction to this show, I take a moment to thank all the people who&#8217;ve made it possible, before welcoming my guest&#8230;</p> <p><P>Grant Stewart returns to help celebrate the fourth anniversary, and to talk about his new record, <em>Around The Corner</em> (Sharp Nine, 2010). In this interview, Stewart discusses the idea of excellence versus the trend toward originality; talks about his recent trips around the world to play jazz; and outlines his own approach to playing the saxophone and what fulfills him as an artist. Learn more at <a href="http://www.grantstewartjazz.com/">grantstewartjazz.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Get Happy; The Scene Is Clean; I Waited For You; That&#8217;s My Girl; Something&#8217;s Gotta Give.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/24/the-jazz-session-243-grant-stewart-tjs-4th-anniversary-show/">The Jazz Session #243: Grant Stewart (TJS 4th Anniversary Show!)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

440. The Jazz Session #242: Ralph Bowen

     Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:14 -0000

     Saxophonist Ralph Bowen returns with Power Play (Posi-Tone, 2011), his third CD in as many...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2673" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/21/the-jazz-session-242-ralph-bowen/bowen/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bowen.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bowen" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bowen.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bowen.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bowen.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bowen" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2673" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bowen.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bowen.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bowen.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Ralph Bowen returns with <em>Power Play</em> (Posi-Tone, 2011), his third CD in as many years. In this interview, Bowen talks about why he enjoys writing his own music; the importance of his bandmates in creating the right studio environment; and the lessons he learned from his time with Horace Silver. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ralphbowen.com/">ralphbowen.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: K.D.&#8217;s Blues; Drumheller Valley; My One And Only Love; Two-Line Pass; The Good Sheppard; Bella Firenze.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/21/the-jazz-session-242-ralph-bowen/">The Jazz Session #242: Ralph Bowen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

441. The Jazz Session #241: Hank Shteamer on Henry Threadgill

     Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:11 -0000

     Music writer and musician Hank Shteamer talks about Mosaic’s new Henry Threadgill boxed set, The...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2666" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/17/the-jazz-session-241-hank-shteamer-on-henry-threadgill/threadgill-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/threadgill.jpg?fit=296%2C247&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="296,247" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="threadgill" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/threadgill.jpg?fit=250%2C208&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/threadgill.jpg?fit=296%2C247&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/threadgill.jpg?resize=250%2C208&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="threadgill" width="250" height="208" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2666" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/threadgill.jpg?resize=250%2C208&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/threadgill.jpg?w=296&amp;ssl=1 296w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Music writer and musician Hank Shteamer talks about Mosaic&#8217;s new Henry Threadgill boxed set, <em>The Complete Novus &#038; Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill &#038; Air</em>, for which Shteamer wrote the liner notes. In this interview, Shteamer talks about the two-decade period covered by the set; the amazing variety of Threadgill&#8217;s bands and compositions; Threadgill&#8217;s infectious humor; and how Threadgill differs from other musical iconoclasts. Get the boxed set at <a href="http://www.mosaicrecords.com/prodinfo.asp?number=247-MD-CD&#038;gclid=COTSx8X0hacCFcfe4AodtBDdfg">Mosaic&#8217;s site</a>, and read more of Hank Shteamer&#8217;s writing at his excellent blog, <a href="http://darkforcesswing.blogspot.com/">Dark Forces Swing Blind Punches</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Card Five: Open Air Suit; Come Carry The Day; Salute To The Enema Bandit; Paille Street; Noisy Flowers; Sweet Holy Rag.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/29/the-jazz-session-164-henry-threadgill/">Listen to Henry Threadgill on <em>The Jazz Session</em></a> talking about his Zooid project.</p> <p><P><Strong>NOTE 2:</strong> A poem inspired by one of the tracks on the Mosaic boxed set: <a href="http://jasoncrane.org/2011/01/31/poem-threadgills-birds/">&#8220;Threadgill&#8217;s birds&#8221;</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/17/the-jazz-session-241-hank-shteamer-on-henry-threadgill/">The Jazz Session #241: Hank Shteamer on Henry Threadgill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

442. The Jazz Session #239: Jerome Sabbagh

     Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:00:15 -0000

     Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh teams with guitarist Ben Monder and drummer Daniel Humair on I Will...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2654" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/10/the-jazz-session-239-jerome-sabbagh/sabbagh/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sabbagh.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sabbagh" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sabbagh.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sabbagh.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sabbagh.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sabbagh" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2654" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sabbagh.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sabbagh.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sabbagh.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh teams with guitarist Ben Monder and drummer Daniel Humair on <em>I Will Follow You</em> (Bee Jazz, 2010). In this interview, Sabbagh talks about the formation of this trio; his varying approaches to composition; and how his diverse musical choices make him difficult to label but more content as a player. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jeromesabbagh.com/">jeromesabbagh.com.</a></p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: I Will Follow You; Monolith; The Clown; Comptine; Rahan; Come With Me; More; La Fee Morgane; Saloon.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/10/the-jazz-session-239-jerome-sabbagh/">The Jazz Session #239: Jerome Sabbagh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

443. The Jazz Session #238: Bizingas (Brian Drye)

     Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:33 -0000

     Trombonist Brian Drye leads a band of first-call New York players on the album Bizingas...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2649" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/07/the-jazz-session-238-bizingas-brian-drye/bizingas/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bizingas.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bizingas" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bizingas.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bizingas.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bizingas.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bizingas" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2649" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bizingas.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bizingas.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bizingas.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist Brian Drye leads a band of first-call New York players on the album <em>Bizingas</em> (NCM East, 2010). In this interview, Drye talks about the mischievous origins of the band&#8217;s name; his free-form approach to structuring the music on the album; and why he gravitates toward non-standard instrumentation. Learn more at <a href="http://bizingas.com/">bizingas.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Tagger; Money Market; Sifting; TMT; Iluminum; Untitled Moog Anthem.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/07/the-jazz-session-238-bizingas-brian-drye/">The Jazz Session #238: Bizingas (Brian Drye)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

444. The Jazz Session #237: Rodrigo Amado

     Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:00:55 -0000

     Portuguese saxophonist Rodrigo Amado’s new album, Searching For Adam (Not Two, 2010), features Taylor Ho...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2632" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/03/the-jazz-session-237-rodrigo-amado/amado/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amado.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="amado" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amado.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amado.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amado.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="amado" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2632" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amado.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amado.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amado.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Portuguese saxophonist Rodrigo Amado&#8217;s new album, <em>Searching For Adam</em> (Not Two, 2010), features Taylor Ho Bynum, John Hebert and Gerald Cleaver. In this interview, Amado describes how he chose his bandmates without having played with them before; talks about his decision to record freely improvised music; and tells the story of the amazing transformation of the jazz scene in Lisbon and Portugal. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rodrigoamado.com/">www.rodrigoamado.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Newman&#8217;s Informer; Waiting For Andy; Renee, Lost In Music; Sunday Break.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/02/03/the-jazz-session-237-rodrigo-amado/">The Jazz Session #237: Rodrigo Amado</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

445. The Jazz Session #236: Ray Anderson

     Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:01:57 -0000

     Trombonist Ray Anderson teams up with longtime friend Marty Ehrlich for the new live record,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2620" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/31/the-jazz-session-236-ray-anderson/anderson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/anderson.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="anderson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/anderson.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/anderson.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/anderson.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="anderson" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2620" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/anderson.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/anderson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/anderson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist Ray Anderson teams up with longtime friend Marty Ehrlich for the new live record, <em>Hear You Say</em> (Challenge Records, 2010). In this interview, Anderson talks about his friendship with Ehrlich, which goes back to their days with Anthony Braxton; how he came to have such an open musical mind; and some breaking news regarding another new CD coming out this spring. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rayanderson.org/">www.rayanderson.org</a>.</p> <p><P>Tunes in this episode: Portrait of Leroy Jenkins; Hot Crab Pot; My Wish; The Lion&#8217;s Tanz; Alligatory Rhumba.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/31/the-jazz-session-236-ray-anderson/">The Jazz Session #236: Ray Anderson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

446. The Jazz Session hits 900,000 downloads!

     Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:23:54 -0000

     The Jazz Session just passed 900,000 downloads! Thank you all very much for listening to...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2613" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/30/the-jazz-session-hits-900000-downloads/nine/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nine.jpg?fit=421%2C126&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="421,126" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="nine" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nine.jpg?fit=250%2C74&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nine.jpg?fit=400%2C119&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nine.jpg?resize=421%2C126&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="nine" width="421" height="126" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2613" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nine.jpg?w=421&amp;ssl=1 421w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nine.jpg?resize=250%2C74&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nine.jpg?resize=400%2C119&amp;ssl=1 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> just passed 900,000 downloads! Thank you all very much for listening to &#8212; and supporting &#8212; the show. </p> <p><P>And oh, by the way, if you haven&#8217;t <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join"><strong>become a member</strong></a> yet, please consider giving your financial support to <em>The Jazz Session</em> to ensure that it will keep going for 900,000 more downloads! </p> <p><P>Again, thank you all very much!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/30/the-jazz-session-hits-900000-downloads/">The Jazz Session hits 900,000 downloads!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

447. The Jazz Session #235: David Binney

     Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:01:07 -0000

     Saxophonist David Binney is one of the most prolific composers on the jazz scene today....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2604" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/27/the-jazz-session-235-david-binney/binney/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/binney.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="binney" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/binney.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/binney.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/binney.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="binney" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2604" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/binney.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/binney.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/binney.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist David Binney is one of the most prolific composers on the jazz scene today. His most recent album is <em>Graylen Epicenter</em> (Mythology, 2011). In this interview, Binney talks about the origin of the band on this record; the interesting story behind the CD&#8217;s unusual title; and his opinion on the grant process for jazz composers. Learn more at <a href="http://www.davidbinney.com/">www.davidbinney.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: All Of Time; Graylen Epicenter; Home; Equality At Low Levels; Everglow; Waking To Waves.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/27/the-jazz-session-235-david-binney/">The Jazz Session #235: David Binney</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

448. The Jazz Session #234: Robert Hurst

     Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:01:36 -0000

     Bassist Robert Hurst has been a first-call musician since his early days with Wynton and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2596" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/24/the-jazz-session-234-robert-hurst/hurstbobyahead/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hurstbobyahead.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hurstbobyahead" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hurstbobyahead.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hurstbobyahead.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hurstbobyahead.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hurstbobyahead" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2596" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hurstbobyahead.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hurstbobyahead.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2597" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/24/the-jazz-session-234-robert-hurst/roberthurst2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/roberthurst2.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="roberthurst2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/roberthurst2.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/roberthurst2.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/roberthurst2.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="roberthurst2" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2597" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/roberthurst2.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/roberthurst2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Robert Hurst has been a first-call musician since his early days with Wynton and Branford Marsalis. He&#8217;s just released two new albums, <em>Bob Ya Head</em> (Bebob Records, 2011) and <em>Unrehurst, Vol. 2</em> (Bebob Records, 2011). In this interview, recorded at Jazz Standard in New York, Hurst talks about the politics and rhythms underlying <em>Bob Ya Head</em>; how his Detroit upbringing impacted his musical life; and why school is great but it&#8217;s no substitute for putting in time on the bandstand. Learn more at <a href="http://www.roberthurst.com/rhFlash.html">www.roberthurst.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: (from <em>Bob Ya Head</em>) Optimism; Unintelectual Property; Comes You Comes Love; (from <em>Unrehurst Vol. 2</em>) I Love You; Bob&#8217;s 5/4 Tune; Monk&#8217;s Dream.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/24/the-jazz-session-234-robert-hurst/">The Jazz Session #234: Robert Hurst</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

449. The Jazz Session #233: Lynne Arriale

     Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:28:06 -0000

     Pianist Lynne Arriale’s new CD, Convergence (Motema, 2011), is her second album to feature a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2585" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/20/the-jazz-session-233-lynne-arriale/arriale/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/arriale.jpg?fit=280%2C249&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,249" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="arriale" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/arriale.jpg?fit=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/arriale.jpg?fit=280%2C249&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/arriale.jpg?resize=250%2C222&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="arriale" width="250" height="222" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2585" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/arriale.jpg?resize=250%2C222&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/arriale.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Lynne Arriale&#8217;s new CD, <em>Convergence</em> (Motema, 2011), is her second album to feature a horn player, this time saxophonist Bill McHenry. In this interview, Arriale talks about her decision to expand her band; how she searches within herself as part of her compositional process; and why she enjoys teaching as a means of human connection. Learn more at <a href="http://www.lynnearriale.com/">lynnearriale.com</a>. <strong>NOTE:</strong> <em>Convergence</em> will be available on Feb. 8, 2011.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this episode: Elements; Here and Now; Paint It Black; The Simple Things; Dance of the Rain.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/20/the-jazz-session-233-lynne-arriale/">The Jazz Session #233: Lynne Arriale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

450. A jazz poem

     Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:18:09 -0000

     Here’s a poem inspired by tonight’s show at Jazz Standard featuring Jeff “Tain” Watts, Robert...

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     <p><P>Here&#8217;s a poem inspired by tonight&#8217;s show at Jazz Standard featuring Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts, Robert Hurst and Steve Coleman:</p> <p><a href="http://jasoncrane.org/2011/01/18/poem-in-which-we-cross-east-27th-street-at-high-tide/"><strong>in which we cross east 27th street at high tide</strong></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/18/a-jazz-poem/">A jazz poem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

451. The Jazz Session #232: Gerald Cleaver

     Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:20 -0000

     Gerald Cleaver’s new album, Be It As I See It (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2011),...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2581" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/17/the-jazz-session-232-gerald-cleaver/cleaver-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cleaver.jpeg?fit=280%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,263" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cleaver" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cleaver.jpeg?fit=250%2C234&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cleaver.jpeg?fit=280%2C263&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cleaver.jpeg?resize=280%2C263&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cleaver" width="280" height="263" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2581" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cleaver.jpeg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cleaver.jpeg?resize=250%2C234&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Gerald Cleaver&#8217;s new album, <em>Be It As I See It</em> (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2011), is a musical exploration of the Great Migration and its relation to his own family&#8217;s history. In this interview, Cleaver discusses the musical and historical mission behind the formation of his band Uncle June; his use of spoken word and sound collages as additional layers in his compositions; and how he made careful decisions to arrive at his current place as a musician. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/geraldcleavermusic">myspace.com/geraldcleavermusic</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used in this interview: To Love; Charles Street Sunrise; Fence &#038; Post: Alluvia; Fence &#038; Post: Ruby Ritchie/Well; He Said; Grammy; From A Life Of The Same Name.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/17/the-jazz-session-232-gerald-cleaver/">The Jazz Session #232: Gerald Cleaver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

452. The Jazz Session #231: Jane Ira Bloom

     Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:36 -0000

     Soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom delivers yet another excellent record with Wingwalker (Outline, 2011). In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2568" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/13/the-jazz-session-231-jane-ira-bloom/jane/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jane.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jane" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jane.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jane.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jane.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jane" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2568" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jane.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jane.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jane.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom delivers yet another excellent record with <em>Wingwalker</em> (Outline, 2011). In this interview, Bloom talks about her use of movement in performance; why she doesn&#8217;t feel the need to &#8220;script&#8221; much of the recording process; and how some solos can only be played amidst great silence. Learn more at <a href="http://janeirabloom.com/">http://janeirabloom.com</a>.</p> <p><P><P>Tracks used in this interview: Her Exacting Light; Life on Cloud 8; Ending Red Songs; I Could Have Danced All Night; Freud&#8217;s Convertible.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/13/the-jazz-session-231-jane-ira-bloom/">The Jazz Session #231: Jane Ira Bloom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

453. The Jazz Session #230: Jason Stein

     Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:53 -0000

     Bass clarinetist Jason Stein and his trio Locksmith Isadore have just released their third album,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2562" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/10/the-jazz-session-230-jason-stein/isadore/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/isadore.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="isadore" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/isadore.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/isadore.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/isadore.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="isadore" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2562" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/isadore.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/isadore.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/isadore.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bass clarinetist Jason Stein and his trio Locksmith Isadore have just released their third album, <em>Three Kinds Of Happiness</em> (NotTwo, 2010). In this interview, Stein talks about why he started playing bass clarinet; how this album marks a new beginning for the trio; and how he approaches solo performances on the bass clarinet. Learn more at <a href="http://jasonsteinmusic.com/home.cfm">http://jasonsteinmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Tracks used on this program: Crayons for Sammy; Cash, Couch and Camper; Little Bird; Ground Floor South.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/10/the-jazz-session-230-jason-stein/">The Jazz Session #230: Jason Stein</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

454. The Jazz Session #229: Mina Cho

     Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:24 -0000

     Mina Cho grew up in Korea playing classical music and American gospel. A chance meeting...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2546" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/06/the-jazz-session-229-mina-cho/cho/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cho.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cho" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cho.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cho.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cho.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cho" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2546" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cho.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cho.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cho.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Mina Cho grew up in Korea playing classical music and American gospel. A chance meeting with a Berklee grad sent her to Boston where she studied South American folk music. Her new album, <em>Originality</em> (Mina Cho Music, 2010), combines all those influences and more. In this interview, Cho discusses her uncommon background; her studies with composer Leo Blanco; and why gospel music is so important to her. Learn more at <a href="http://www.minachomusic.com/board/index.php">www.minachomusic.com/</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/06/the-jazz-session-229-mina-cho/">The Jazz Session #229: Mina Cho</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

455. The Jazz Session #228: Mark Miller on Herbie Nichols

     Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00:26 -0000

     Herbie Nichols would have been 92 years old today. The pianist is the subject of...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2540" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/03/the-jazz-session-228-mark-miller-on-herbie-nichols/nichols/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nichols.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="nichols" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nichols.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nichols.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nichols.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="nichols" width="300" height="300" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2540" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nichols.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nichols.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nichols.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p><P>Herbie Nichols would have been 92 years old today. The pianist is the subject of a new biography &#8212; <em>Herbie Nichols: A Jazzist&#8217;s Life</em> by Mark Miller. In this interview, Miller talks about why Nichols failed to become known during his lifetime; why Nichols is often labeled an acolyte of Thelonious Monk; and how Miller came to write the book in the first place. Learn more at the Web site of <a href="http://www.themercurypress.ca/?q=books/herbie_nichols_jazzist_s_life">The Mercury Press</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>ADDITIONAL LISTENING:</strong> Check out the <a href="http://indianapublicmedia.org/nightlights/herbie-nichols-world/">&#8220;Herbie Nichols&#8217; Third World&#8221; episode</a> of David Brent Johnson&#8217;s excellent <em>Night Lights</em> program.</p> <p><P><Strong>UPDATE:</strong> At the end of this episode, I said that Herbie Nichols died at the age of 34. He actually died at the age of 44. Thanks to listener Robert Klein for the correction.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2011/01/03/the-jazz-session-228-mark-miller-on-herbie-nichols/">The Jazz Session #228: Mark Miller on Herbie Nichols</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

456. The Jazz Session #227: Christine Jensen

     Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:25 -0000

     Saxophonist Christine Jensen is at the helm of a big band for her new album,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2530" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/23/the-jazz-session-227-christine-jensen/jensen/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jensen.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jensen" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jensen.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jensen.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jensen.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jensen" width="300" height="300" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2530" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jensen.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jensen.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jensen.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Christine Jensen is at the helm of a big band for her new album, <em>Treelines</em> (Justin Time, 2010). In this interview, Jensen talks about why she formed a big band; her special musical rapport with her sister, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen; and how she takes her compositional inspiration on this album from the natural world. Learn more at <a href="http://www.christinejensenmusic.com/">www.christinejensenmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>NOTE</strong>: This is Christine Jensen&#8217;s second appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/08/show-11-christine-jensen/">Click here</a> to listen to her May 2007 episode. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/23/the-jazz-session-227-christine-jensen/">The Jazz Session #227: Christine Jensen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

457. The Jazz Session #226: Rebecca Martin

     Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:39 -0000

     Singer and songwriter Rebecca Martin turns her attention to the Great American Songbook on When...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2525" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/20/the-jazz-session-226-rebecca-martin/martin/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/martin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="martin" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/martin.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/martin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/martin.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="martin" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2525" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/martin.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/martin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/martin.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Singer and songwriter Rebecca Martin turns her attention to the Great American Songbook on <em>When I Was Long Ago</em> (Sunnyside, 2010). In this interview, Martin talks about how a recording with Paul Motian led to her own album with no chordal instrument; why she chose to interpret standards for this recording; and her ideas about the primacy of melody. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rebeccamartin.com/">www.rebeccamartin.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/20/the-jazz-session-226-rebecca-martin/">The Jazz Session #226: Rebecca Martin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

458. The Jazz Session #225: Kali Z. Fasteau

     Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:32 -0000

     Multi-instrumentalist Kali Z. Fasteau continues to experiment with the nature of sound on her new...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2521" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/16/the-jazz-session-225-kali-z-fasteau/animal-grace/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/animal-grace.gif?fit=280%2C283&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,283" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="animal-grace" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/animal-grace.gif?fit=247%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/animal-grace.gif?fit=280%2C283&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/animal-grace.gif?resize=280%2C283&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="animal-grace" width="280" height="283" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2521" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/animal-grace.gif?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/animal-grace.gif?resize=247%2C250&amp;ssl=1 247w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Multi-instrumentalist Kali Z. Fasteau continues to experiment with the nature of sound on her new album, <em>Animal Grace</em> (Flying Note, 2010). In this interview, Fasteau talks about how she pushes past the perceived limits of the instruments she plays; how her experiences traveling the world inform her music; and the system of balance she finds in music and in life. Learn more at <a href="http://www.kalimuse.com">www.kalimuse.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/16/the-jazz-session-225-kali-z-fasteau/">The Jazz Session #225: Kali Z. Fasteau</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

459. The Jazz Session #224: Jason Robinson

     Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:26 -0000

     Woodwind player Jason Robinson released three albums this fall — solo (Cerberus Reigning), duo (Cerulean...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2516" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/13/the-jazz-session-224-jason-robinson/robinson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robinson.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="robinson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robinson.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robinson.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robinson.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="robinson" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2516" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robinson.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robinson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robinson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Woodwind player Jason Robinson released three albums this fall &#8212; solo (<em>Cerberus Reigning</em>), duo (<em>Cerulean Landscape</em>) and full band (<em>The Two Faces of Janus</em>). In this interview, Robinson discusses his use of electronics and computer manipulation in his solo saxophone playing; how the music of Duke Ellington and Cecil Taylor inform his duets with pianist Anthony Davis; and how he very carefully selected the members of his Janus Ensemble. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jasonrobinson.com/">www.jasonrobinson.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/13/the-jazz-session-224-jason-robinson/">The Jazz Session #224: Jason Robinson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

460. A note about Amazon

     Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:14:10 -0000

     For a long time now, I’ve included Amazon.com links to the albums I talk about...

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     <p><P>For a long time now, I&#8217;ve included Amazon.com links to the albums I talk about on the show as part of the show notes for each episode. I did this because if you clicked on those links and bought the records that way, a little bit of your purchase price would come back to <em>The Jazz Session</em>. Many of you did that and helped fund the show, for which I&#8217;m grateful.</p> <p><P>I&#8217;ve decided to stop including those links from now on, for two reasons:</p> <ol> <li>I was disturbed by Amazon&#8217;s actions regarding Wikileaks in the wake of Joe Lieberman&#8217;s threat. I think this is a fairly complex issue, but I was disappointed by Amazon&#8217;s response.</li> <li>I think the best way for you to support the artists who appear on <em>The Jazz Session</em> is to visit their sites and buy the music in whatever way they suggest. When you purchase an album through Amazon, the artist receives a very tiny cut of that purchase. That may be OK for people selling millions of records, but no jazz artist is selling millions of records. I&#8217;ve always provided a link to the artist&#8217;s Web site in my show notes, so just click those links and buy the record using whatever means the artist suggests. </li> </ol> <p><P>One additional note: I could still use your financial support. The most direct way to keep <em>The Jazz Session</em> going is to become a member, which you can do via the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">Join page</a>. Thank you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/09/a-note-about-amazon/">A note about Amazon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

461. The Jazz Session #223: Gabriel Gloege

     Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:40 -0000

     Drummer Gabriel Gloege’s Dymaxion Quartet takes inspiration from Buckminster Fuller and photographer Asca S.R. Aull...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2456" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/09/the-jazz-session-223-gabriel-gloege/dymaxion/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dymaxion.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="350,350" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="dymaxion" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dymaxion.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dymaxion.jpg?fit=350%2C350&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dymaxion.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="dymaxion" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2456" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dymaxion.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dymaxion.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dymaxion.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Gabriel Gloege&#8217;s Dymaxion Quartet takes inspiration from Buckminster Fuller and photographer Asca S.R. Aull on the album <em>Sympathetic Vibrations</em>. In this interview, Gloege talks about those two sources of inspiration; how Fuller&#8217;s ideas and Aull&#8217;s photos inform the music on this album; and how he structures his compositions in the absence of a chordal instrument. Learn more at <a href="http://dymaxion4.com">dymaxion4.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/09/the-jazz-session-223-gabriel-gloege/">The Jazz Session #223: Gabriel Gloege</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

462. The Jazz Session #222: Dan Tepfer

     Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:00:18 -0000

     Pianist Dan Tepfer creates fresh and dynamic music on his new trio album, Five Pedals...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2451" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/06/the-jazz-session-222-dan-tepfer/tepfer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tepfer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="tepfer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tepfer.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tepfer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tepfer.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="tepfer" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2451" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tepfer.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tepfer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tepfer.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Dan Tepfer creates fresh and dynamic music on his new trio album, <em>Five Pedals Deep</em> (Sunnyside, 2010). In this interview, Tepfer talks about forming his new trio with Thomas Morgan and Ted Poor; some differences between European and American approaches to jazz performance; and his extended musical partnership with Lee Konitz. Learn more at <a href="http://www.dantepfer.com/">www.dantepfer.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/06/the-jazz-session-222-dan-tepfer/">The Jazz Session #222: Dan Tepfer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

463. Grammy nominees on The Jazz Session

     Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:29:24 -0000

     Several artists who’ve appeared on The Jazz Session were nominated for Grammy awards this year....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2439" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/02/grammy-nominees-on-the-jazz-session/logo_grammy-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/logo_grammy1.gif?fit=83%2C101&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="83,101" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="logo_grammy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/logo_grammy1.gif?fit=83%2C101&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/logo_grammy1.gif?fit=83%2C101&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/logo_grammy1.gif?resize=83%2C101&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="logo_grammy" width="83" height="101" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2439" /></p> <p><P>Several artists who&#8217;ve appeared on <em>The Jazz Session</em> were nominated for Grammy awards this year. Congratulations to all the nominees.</p> <p><P><Strong>Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group</strong></p> <ul> <li>Vijay Iyer for <em>Historicity</em> (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-87-vijay-iyer/">Listen to the interview</a>)</li> <li>Danilo Perez for <em>Providencia</em> (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/18/the-jazz-session-209-danilo-perez/">Listen to the interview</a>)</li> </ul> <p><P><Strong>Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album</strong></p> <ul> <li>Darcy James Argue for <em>Infernal Machines</em> (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/11/the-jazz-session-121-darcy-james-argue/">Listen to the interview</a>)</li> </ul> <p><P><strong>Best Latin Jazz Album</strong></p> <ul> <li>Wayne Wallace for <em>¡BIEN BIEN!</em> (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/30/the-jazz-session-116-wayne-wallace/">Listen to the interview</a>)</li> </ul> <p><P>A complete list of Grammy nominees is available at <a href="http://www.grammy.com/nominees?year=2010&#038;genre=All">Grammy.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/02/grammy-nominees-on-the-jazz-session/">Grammy nominees on The Jazz Session</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

464. The Jazz Session #221: Patrick Cornelius

     Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:25 -0000

     Saxophonist Patrick Cornelius has put together a “chordless” ensemble for his new album, Fierce (Whirlwind...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2432" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/02/the-jazz-session-221-patrick-cornelius/cornelius/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cornelius.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cornelius" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cornelius.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cornelius.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cornelius.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cornelius" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2432" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cornelius.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cornelius.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cornelius.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Patrick Cornelius has put together a &#8220;chordless&#8221; ensemble for his new album, <em>Fierce</em> (Whirlwind Recordings, 2010). In this interview, Cornelius talks about his particular approach to composing for a band with no chordal instrument; his various musical projects at home and abroad; and his travels in the music from his home in Texas to Boston to New York. Learn more at <a href="http://www.patrickcornelius.com/">www.patrickcornelius.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/12/02/the-jazz-session-221-patrick-cornelius/">The Jazz Session #221: Patrick Cornelius</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

465. The Jazz Session #220: Rudresh Mahanthappa

     Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:03 -0000

     Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa teams up with fellow saxophonist Bunky Green for Apex (Pi Recordings, 2010),...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2425" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/29/the-jazz-session-220-rudresh-mahanthappa/apex/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/apex.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="apex" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/apex.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/apex.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/apex.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="apex" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2425" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/apex.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/apex.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/apex.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa teams up with fellow saxophonist Bunky Green for <em>Apex</em> (Pi Recordings, 2010), an album of original compositions featuring Jason Moran, Francois Moutin, Jack DeJohnette and Damion Reed. In this interview, Mahanthappa talks about his first exposure to Bunky Green&#8217;s playing; why this all-star cast feels like a working band; and the thought process behind the compositions on the album. Learn more at <a href="http://rudreshm.com">rudreshm.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/29/the-jazz-session-220-rudresh-mahanthappa/">The Jazz Session #220: Rudresh Mahanthappa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

466. 800,000 downloads!

     Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:33:25 -0000

     The Jazz Session just passed 800,000 downloads! Huzzah! If you’d like the show to be...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2422" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/26/800000-downloads/attachment/800/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/800.jpeg?fit=275%2C183&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="275,183" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="800" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/800.jpeg?fit=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/800.jpeg?fit=275%2C183&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/800.jpeg?resize=275%2C183&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="800" width="275" height="183" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2422" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/800.jpeg?w=275&amp;ssl=1 275w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/800.jpeg?resize=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> just passed 800,000 downloads! Huzzah! </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like the show to be around long enough for 800,000 more downloads, please <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join">become a member.</a> And thanks to all of you for listening and for supporting the show.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/26/800000-downloads/">800,000 downloads!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

467. Audio poem featuring Eric Hofbauer and Garrison Fewell

     Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:45:08 -0000

     I posted a poem today at my poetry blog that features the music of TJS...

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     <p><P>I posted a poem today at my poetry blog that features the music of TJS guests Eric Hofbauer and Garrison Fewell. You&#8217;ll find it here:</p> <p><P><A href="http://jasoncrane.org/2010/11/22/poem-always/">&#8220;Always&#8221;</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/22/audio-poem-featuring-eric-hofbauer-and-garrison-fewell/">Audio poem featuring Eric Hofbauer and Garrison Fewell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

468. The Jazz Session #219: Either/Orchestra’s Russ Gershon

     Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:32 -0000

     The Either/Orchestra is celebrating 25 years of making music with their new CD, Mood Music...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2411" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/22/the-jazz-session-219-eitherorchestras-russ-gershon/either/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/either.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="either" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/either.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/either.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/either.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="either" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2411" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/either.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/either.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/either.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>The Either/Orchestra is celebrating 25 years of making music with their new CD, <em>Mood Music For Time Travellers</em> (Accurate Records, 2010). In this interview, founder and leader Russ Gershon talks about how the band got started; how it has survived for 25 years; and the music on the new album, which returns to the &#8220;classic&#8221; E/O sound after several years working with Ethiopian musicians. Learn more at <a href="http://either-orchestra.org/">either-orchestra.org</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/22/the-jazz-session-219-eitherorchestras-russ-gershon/">The Jazz Session #219: Either/Orchestra&#8217;s Russ Gershon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

469. The Jazz Session #218: Tanglewood Jazz Festival Sampler

     Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:27 -0000

     A collection of short interviews recorded at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2408" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/18/the-jazz-session-218-tanglewood-jazz-festival-sampler/tanglewood/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tanglewood.jpg?fit=420%2C127&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="420,127" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="tanglewood" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tanglewood.jpg?fit=250%2C75&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tanglewood.jpg?fit=400%2C120&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tanglewood.jpg?resize=400%2C120&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="tanglewood" width="400" height="120" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2408" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tanglewood.jpg?resize=400%2C120&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tanglewood.jpg?resize=250%2C75&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tanglewood.jpg?w=420&amp;ssl=1 420w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p><P>A collection of short interviews recorded at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA. Featuring <strong>Regina Carter, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Nnenna Freelon</strong> and more. Learn more at <a href="http://www.tanglewoodjazzfestival.org/">www.tanglewoodjazzfestival.org</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/18/the-jazz-session-218-tanglewood-jazz-festival-sampler/">The Jazz Session #218: Tanglewood Jazz Festival Sampler</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

470. The Jazz Session #217: Matt Jorgensen

     Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:39 -0000

     Matt Jorgensen pays tribute to his father-in-law, artist Dale Chisman, on his new CD, Tattooed...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2396" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/15/the-jazz-session-217-matt-jorgensen/jorgensen/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jorgensen.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jorgensen" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jorgensen.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jorgensen.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jorgensen.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jorgensen" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2396" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jorgensen.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jorgensen.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jorgensen.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Matt Jorgensen pays tribute to his father-in-law, artist Dale Chisman, on his new CD, <em>Tattooed By Passion</em> (Origin Records, 2010). In this interview, Jorgensen talks about Chisman&#8217;s art and the genesis of this album; how Chisman&#8217;s approach to painting mirrors Jorgensen&#8217;s approach to composing; and how Jorgensen and Thomas Marriott worked together to write several of the tunes on the album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mattjorgensen.com/">www.mattjorgensen.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/15/the-jazz-session-217-matt-jorgensen/">The Jazz Session #217: Matt Jorgensen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

471. The Jazz Session’s “100 By 300” campaign

     Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:01:13 -0000

     The Jazz Session is launching a new membership campaign — “100 By 300” — with...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2390" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/14/the-jazz-sessions-100-by-300-campaign/js_new_square_header2-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JS_New_square_header2.jpg?fit=432%2C390&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="432,390" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="JS_New_square_header2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JS_New_square_header2.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JS_New_square_header2.jpg?fit=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JS_New_square_header2.jpg?resize=250%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="JS_New_square_header2" width="250" height="225" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2390" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JS_New_square_header2.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JS_New_square_header2.jpg?resize=400%2C361&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JS_New_square_header2.jpg?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> is launching a new membership campaign &#8212; <strong>&#8220;100 By 300&#8221;</strong> &#8212; with the goal of reaching 100 members by the 300th show. For the cost of a couple cups of (admittedly expensive) coffee each month, you can keep <em>The Jazz Session</em> going for years to come. Visit the <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/join/"><strong>Join page</strong></a> and become a member for as little as $10 a month or $110 a year. Thank you for your support! And thanks especially to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/members/">the people who have already joined.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/14/the-jazz-sessions-100-by-300-campaign/">The Jazz Session&#8217;s &#8220;100 By 300&#8221; campaign</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

472. The Jazz Session #216: David S. Ware

     Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:38 -0000

     David S. Ware’s new album is Onecept (Aum Fidelity, 2010). In this interview, he talks...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2383" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/11/the-jazz-session-216-david-s-ware/ware/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ware.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ware" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ware.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ware.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ware.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="ware" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2383" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ware.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ware.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ware.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>David S. Ware&#8217;s new album is <em>Onecept</em> (Aum Fidelity, 2010). In this interview, he talks about the decision to make a completely improvised trio recording; and the ideas of yoga and philosophy that underlie his music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.davidsware.com/">www.davidsware.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/11/the-jazz-session-216-david-s-ware/">The Jazz Session #216: David S. Ware</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

473. The Jazz Session #215: William Parker

     Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:53:50 -0000

     Bassist William Parker is one of the most prolific players on the jazz scene today....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2372" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/08/the-jazz-session-215-william-parker/believer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/believer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="believer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/believer.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/believer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/believer.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="believer" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2372" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/believer.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/believer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/believer.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist William Parker is one of the most prolific players on the jazz scene today. His two most recent albums are <em>I Plan To Stay A Believer: The Inside Songs Of Curtis Mayfield</em> (Aum Fidelity, 2010) and <em>Uncle Joe&#8217;s Spirit House</em> (Aum Fidelity, 2010). In this interview, Parker talks about the origin of both projects; what he means by &#8220;inside songs&#8221;; and his unique take on the organ quartet. Learn more at <a href="http://www.williamparker.net/">www.williamparker.net</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy these albums, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing them via the links below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0040EU8QS" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0045E6ES4" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/08/the-jazz-session-215-william-parker/">The Jazz Session #215: William Parker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

474. The Jazz Session #214: Garrison Fewell

     Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:17 -0000

     Guitarist Garrison Fewell’s Variable Density Sound Orchestra returns with Sound Particle 47 (Creative Nation Music,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2368" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/04/the-jazz-session-214-garrison-fewell/fewell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fewell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="fewell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fewell.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fewell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fewell.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="fewell" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2368" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fewell.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fewell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fewell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Garrison Fewell&#8217;s Variable Density Sound Orchestra returns with <em>Sound Particle 47</em> (Creative Nation Music, 2010). In this interview, Fewell talks about the expanded band; his move from mainstream jazz to the experimental side; and his relationship with composer John Tchicai. Learn more at <a href="http://www.garrisonfewell.com/">www.garrisonfewell.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/04/the-jazz-session-214-garrison-fewell/">The Jazz Session #214: Garrison Fewell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

475. The Jazz Session #213: James Falzone

     Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:54 -0000

     Clarinetist James Falzone combines his love of Arabic classical music with an acknowledgement of the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2362" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/01/the-jazz-session-213-james-falzone/falzone/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/falzone.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="falzone" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/falzone.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/falzone.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/falzone.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="falzone" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2362" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/falzone.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/falzone.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/falzone.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Clarinetist James Falzone combines his love of Arabic classical music with an acknowledgement of the current East-West cultural divide on <em>Lamentations</em> (Allos Documents, 2010). In this interview, Falzone talks about his interest in Arabic music; how making beauty is a form of protest; and the blend of composition and improvisation on this album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.allosmusica.org/">www.allosmusica.org</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/11/01/the-jazz-session-213-james-falzone/">The Jazz Session #213: James Falzone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

476. The Jazz Session #212: Sara Serpa

     Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:01:34 -0000

     Vocalist Sara Serpa teams with her former teacher, pianist Ran Blake, on Camera Obscura (Inner...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2356" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/28/the-jazz-session-212-sara-serpa/serpa/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/serpa.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="serpa" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/serpa.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/serpa.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/serpa.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="serpa" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2356" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/serpa.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/serpa.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/serpa.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Sara Serpa teams with her former teacher, pianist Ran Blake, on <em>Camera Obscura</em> (Inner Circle Music, 2010). In this interview, Serpa (who is Portuguese) talks about interpreting English lyrics; the high-wire act of singing with Ran Blake&#8217;s unique accompaniment; and the story of her journey from Lisbon to Boston to New York. Learn more at <a href="http://www.saraserpa.com/">www.saraserpa.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/28/the-jazz-session-212-sara-serpa/">The Jazz Session #212: Sara Serpa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

477. The Jazz Session #211: Tomas Fujiwara

     Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:01:48 -0000

     Drummer Tomas Fujiwara has assembled some of the most in-demand improvisers on the creative music...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2352" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/25/the-jazz-session-211-tomas-fujiwara/fujiwara/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fujiwara.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="fujiwara" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fujiwara.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fujiwara.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fujiwara.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="fujiwara" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2352" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fujiwara.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fujiwara.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fujiwara.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Tomas Fujiwara has assembled some of the most in-demand improvisers on the creative music scene today for his debut album, <em>Actionspeak</em> (482 Music). In this interview, Fujiwara talks about how he met the members of his band, The Hook Up; his first experience as a band leader in a recording session; and his early years in Boston and how he ended up studying with drummer Alan Dawson. Learn more at <a href="http://tomasfujiwara.com/">tomasfujiwara.com</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/25/the-jazz-session-211-tomas-fujiwara/">The Jazz Session #211: Tomas Fujiwara</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

478. The Jazz Session #210: Mario Pavone

     Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:01:25 -0000

     Bassist Mario Pavone is looking back on his life in music with his new album,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2341" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/21/the-jazz-session-210-mario-pavone/arcsuite_cvr-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ArcSuite_cvr1.jpg?fit=280%2C253&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,253" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ArcSuite_cvr" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ArcSuite_cvr1.jpg?fit=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ArcSuite_cvr1.jpg?fit=280%2C253&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ArcSuite_cvr1.jpg?resize=280%2C253&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="ArcSuite_cvr" width="280" height="253" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2341" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ArcSuite_cvr1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ArcSuite_cvr1.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Mario Pavone is looking back on his life in music with his new album, <em>arc suite t/pi t/po</em> (Playscape Recordings, 2010). In this interview, Pavone talks about the changing role of rhythm sections in modern improvised music; his work in the visual arts, particularly painting and photography; and his &#8220;upside-down&#8221; approach to arranging. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mariopavone.com">www.mariopavone.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/21/the-jazz-session-210-mario-pavone/">The Jazz Session #210: Mario Pavone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

479. The Jazz Session #209: Danilo Perez

     Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:01:03 -0000

     Several years ago, Danilo Perez became a father. On his new album, Providencia (Mack Avenue,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2330" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/18/the-jazz-session-209-danilo-perez/perez/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/perez.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="perez" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/perez.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/perez.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/perez.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="perez" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2330" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/perez.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/perez.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/perez.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Several years ago, Danilo Perez became a father. On his new album, <em>Providencia</em> (Mack Avenue, 2010), Perez explores the lives of his daughters and commits himself, musically and socially, to leaving them a better world. In this interview, Perez talks about fatherhood; the diverse array of musicians in his band; and the many musical and other projects he&#8217;s involved with in Panama and at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Learn more at <a href="http://www.daniloperez.com/">www.daniloperez.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/18/the-jazz-session-209-danilo-perez/">The Jazz Session #209: Danilo Perez</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

480. The Jazz Session #208: Blue Cranes

     Thu, 14 Oct 2010 04:01:10 -0000

     Portland, Oregon-based band Blue Cranes have a new record called Observatories that continues their exploration...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2304" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/14/the-jazz-session-208-blue-cranes/bluecranes/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bluecranes.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bluecranes" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bluecranes.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bluecranes.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bluecranes.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bluecranes" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2304" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bluecranes.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bluecranes.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bluecranes.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Portland, Oregon-based band Blue Cranes have a new record called <em>Observatories</em> that continues their exploration of a wide variety of musical styles. In this interview, two members of Blue Crane discuss the band&#8217;s origin; its expansion from a quartet to a quintet; the use of the studio as an instrument; and their fan-funded upcoming national tour by train. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bluecranesmusic.com/">www.bluecranesmusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/14/the-jazz-session-208-blue-cranes/">The Jazz Session #208: Blue Cranes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

481. The Jazz Session #207: Don Sebesky (CTI Records)

     Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:01:39 -0000

     Grammy and Tony award winner Don Sebesky wrote and arranged music for many of the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2297" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/11/the-jazz-session-207-don-sebesky-cti-records/cti/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cti.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cti" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cti.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cti.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cti.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cti" width="300" height="300" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2297" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cti.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cti.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cti.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p><P>Grammy and Tony award winner Don Sebesky wrote and arranged music for many of the classic CTI recordings. You can hear his work on a new boxed set, <em>CTI: The Cool Revolution</em> (Sony Masterworks, 2010). In this interview, Sebesky talks about how CTI got started and how it developed its signature sound; his experience working with Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Paul Desmond, Grover Washington, Jr. and many others; and why he still considers his time at CTI one of the best periods of his musical career. Learn more at <a href="http://www.donsebeskymusic.com/">www.donsebeskymusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P><Strong>CONTEST:</strong> Listen to the show to learn how to win a copy of the boxed set!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/11/the-jazz-session-207-don-sebesky-cti-records/">The Jazz Session #207: Don Sebesky (CTI Records)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

482. The Jazz Session #206: Jon Irabagon

     Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:59:28 -0000

     Saxophonist Jon Irabagon continues his exploration of extended improvisation on Foxy (Hot Cup, 2010). In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2293" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/07/the-jazz-session-206-jon-irabagon/irabagon/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/irabagon.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="irabagon" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/irabagon.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/irabagon.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/irabagon.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="irabagon" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2293" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/irabagon.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/irabagon.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/irabagon.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Jon Irabagon continues his exploration of extended improvisation on <em>Foxy</em> (Hot Cup, 2010). In this interview, Irabagon talks about his study of the tenor saxophone lineage; the physical and mental challenges of the continuous 87-minute improvisation on this album; and why he felt Barry Altschul was the perfect drummer for this project. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jonirabagon.com/">www.jonirabagon.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/07/the-jazz-session-206-jon-irabagon/">The Jazz Session #206: Jon Irabagon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

483. The Jazz Session #205: Stephen Haynes

     Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:01:17 -0000

     Trumpeter Stephen Haynes is joined by Warren Smith and Joe Morris on his new trio...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2285" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/04/the-jazz-session-205-stephen-haynes/parrhesia1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parrhesia1.jpg?fit=280%2C285&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,285" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="parrhesia1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parrhesia1.jpg?fit=245%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parrhesia1.jpg?fit=280%2C285&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parrhesia1.jpg?resize=280%2C285&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="parrhesia1" width="280" height="285" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2285" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parrhesia1.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parrhesia1.jpg?resize=245%2C250&amp;ssl=1 245w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Stephen Haynes is joined by Warren Smith and Joe Morris on his new trio CD <em>Parrhesia</em> (Engine, 2010). In this interview, Haynes talks about &#8220;relational&#8221; arranging; how the album captured a special day in the recording studio; and why he tries to focus on making music in his local area. Learn more at <a href="http://stephenhaynes.blogspot.com/">stephenhaynes.blogspot.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/10/04/the-jazz-session-205-stephen-haynes/">The Jazz Session #205: Stephen Haynes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

484. The Jazz Session #204: Darrell Katz

     Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:01:29 -0000

     Composer Darrell Katz leads an all-star ensemble of Boston’s finest through a program of his...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2277" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/30/2276/katz/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/katz.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="katz" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/katz.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/katz.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/katz.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="katz" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2277" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/katz.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/katz.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/katz.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Composer Darrell Katz leads an all-star ensemble of Boston&#8217;s finest through a program of his own compositions on <em>A Wallflower In The Amazon</em> (Accurate Records, 2010). In this interview, Katz talks about the album&#8217;s musical diversity; his use of poetry as text for some of his compositions; and his particular method of placing his own stamp on the works of others. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jazzcomposersalliance.org/">www.jazzcomposersalliance.org</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/30/2276/">The Jazz Session #204: Darrell Katz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

485. The Jazz Session #203: Howard Wiley

     Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:01:36 -0000

     Saxophonist Howard Wiley explores the music and conditions at Angola prison in Louisiana on 12...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2270" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/27/the-jazz-session-203-howard-wiley/wiley/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wiley.jpg?fit=292%2C254&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="292,254" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wiley" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wiley.jpg?fit=250%2C217&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wiley.jpg?fit=292%2C254&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wiley.jpg?resize=292%2C254&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="wiley" width="292" height="254" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2270" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wiley.jpg?w=292&amp;ssl=1 292w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wiley.jpg?resize=250%2C217&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Howard Wiley explores the music and conditions at Angola prison in Louisiana on <em>12 Gates to the City</em>. This CD is the follow up to <em>The Angola Project</em>, which was based on Wiley&#8217;s research on the prison. The new album was inspired by Wiley&#8217;s visit to Angola. In this interview, Wiley talks about conditions at the prison; modern-day slavery; and why he felt compelled to document his experiences musically. Learn more at <a href="http://www.howardwiley.com/">www.howardwiley.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/27/the-jazz-session-203-howard-wiley/">The Jazz Session #203: Howard Wiley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

486. The Jazz Session #202: Geof Bradfield

     Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:01:10 -0000

     Saxophonist Geof Bradfield traveled to several African countries in 2008. His new album, African Flowers...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2265" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/23/the-jazz-session-202-geof-bradfield/bradfield/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bradfield.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bradfield" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bradfield.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bradfield.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bradfield.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bradfield" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2265" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bradfield.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bradfield.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bradfield.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Geof Bradfield traveled to several African countries in 2008. His new album, <em>African Flowers</em> (Origin Records, 2010), is a musical chronicle of that journey. In this interview, Bradfield talks about the places he visited on his trip; how he chose to musically interpret his experiences; and the varied projects with which he&#8217;s currently involved. Learn more at <a href="http://www.geofbradfield.com/">http://geofbradfield.com</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/23/the-jazz-session-202-geof-bradfield/">The Jazz Session #202: Geof Bradfield</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

487. The Jazz Session #201: Mary Halvorson

     Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:01:50 -0000

     Guitarist Mary Halvorson explores adventurous musical territory on Saturn Sings (Firehouse 12 Records, 2010). In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2259" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/20/the-jazz-session-201-mary-halvorson/halvorson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/halvorson.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="halvorson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/halvorson.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/halvorson.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/halvorson.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="halvorson" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2259" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/halvorson.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/halvorson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/halvorson.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Mary Halvorson explores adventurous musical territory on <em>Saturn Sings</em> (Firehouse 12 Records, 2010). In this interview, Halvorson talks about the influence of Anthony Braxton; her uncommon guitar; and her approach to composition. Learn more at <a href="http://www.maryhalvorson.com/">www.maryhalvorson.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/20/the-jazz-session-201-mary-halvorson/">The Jazz Session #201: Mary Halvorson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

488. The Jazz Session #200: Dave Liebman

     Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:01:56 -0000

     Saxophonist Dave Liebman is celebrating an amazing year full of recordings and awards. In this...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2218" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/16/the-jazz-session-200-dave-liebman/liebman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/liebman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="liebman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/liebman.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/liebman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/liebman.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="liebman" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2218" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/liebman.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/liebman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/liebman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Dave Liebman is celebrating an amazing year full of recordings and awards. In this interview, Liebman talks about his lifelong commitment to education; the various honors bestowed upon him recently, including an NEA Jazz Master Award; and why he enjoys playing not only his own music but also the music of giants such as Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane. Learn more at <a href="http://www.daveliebman.com/">www.daveliebman.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/16/the-jazz-session-200-dave-liebman/">The Jazz Session #200: Dave Liebman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

489. Sonny & Ornette II?

     Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:47:46 -0000

     Keith just posted the following in the comments section of my Rollins recap: I attended...

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     <p>Keith just posted the following in the comments section of my Rollins recap:</p> <blockquote><p> I attended the book signing in manhattan last nite (9/14) for the new book Saxophone Colossus: A Portrait of Sonny Rollins beautiful, great photos by john abbot, text by bob blumenthal. </p> <p>i got a chance to ask sonny at the signing if there was a chance that he &amp; ornette might arrange to perform together. sonny&#8217;s reply&#8211;&#8220;we&#8217;re looking into it &#8220;.<br /> jazz gossip scoop of the year?</p></blockquote> <p>Thanks, Keith!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/15/sonny-ornette-ii/">Sonny &#038; Ornette II?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

490. The Jazz Session #199: Beth Schenck

     Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:01:47 -0000

     Saxophonist Beth Schenck’s fascinating approach to rhythm is one of the standout features of her...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2211" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/13/the-jazz-session-199-beth-schenck/schenck/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/schenck.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="schenck" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/schenck.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/schenck.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/schenck.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="schenck" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2211" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/schenck.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/schenck.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/schenck.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Beth Schenck&#8217;s fascinating approach to rhythm is one of the standout features of her debut album, <em>What Shock Heard</em> (Inayat Records, 2010). In this interview, Schenck talks about rhythm; her diary-like approach to composition; and why she decided she needed a working band. Learn more at <a href="http://bethschenck.com/">bethschenck.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/13/the-jazz-session-199-beth-schenck/">The Jazz Session #199: Beth Schenck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

491. Review: Sonny Rollins 80th Birthday Concert

     Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:37:44 -0000

     Let me say right off that this isn’t really a review. More of an impression...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2237" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/10/review-sonny-rollins-80th-birthday-concert/imag0588/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0588.jpg?fit=448%2C268&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="448,268" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PC36100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284146582&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.92&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;598&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMAG0588" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0588.jpg?fit=250%2C149&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0588.jpg?fit=400%2C239&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0588.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="IMAG0588" width="400" height="239" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2237" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0588.jpg?resize=400%2C239&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0588.jpg?resize=250%2C149&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0588.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><br /> <P>Let me say right off that this isn&#8217;t really a review. More of an impression of a <em>very special episode</em> of <strong>Sonny Rollins</strong> in concert. Also, I didn&#8217;t take any notes, so I can remember what I remember and that&#8217;s it. Caveat, uh, you. (UPDATE: See the comments section for song titles provided by an audience member with a much better memory.) (UPDATE 2: Peter Hum posted <a href="http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/jazzblog/archive/2010/09/11/sonny-and-ornette-together-for-the-first-time.aspx">an article</a> that includes the full set list.)<br /> <P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2238" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/10/review-sonny-rollins-80th-birthday-concert/imag0586/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0586.jpg?fit=448%2C268&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="448,268" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PC36100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284146283&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.92&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;342&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMAG0586" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0586.jpg?fit=250%2C149&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0586.jpg?fit=400%2C239&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0586.jpg?resize=400%2C239&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="IMAG0586" width="400" height="239" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2238" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0586.jpg?resize=400%2C239&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0586.jpg?resize=250%2C149&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0586.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><br /> <P>The Beacon is a gorgeous venue. The sound was excellent and the ornate decorations lent the evening the feel of a big-city gala. I think that atmosphere was also helped by the fact that this was a big-city gala. The place was stuffed with famous jazz and arts folks. I sat between jazz writer <a href="http://www.artsjournal.com/listengood/"><strong>Larry Blumenfeld</strong></a> and poet <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Dalachinsky"><strong>Steve Dalachinsky</strong></a>. Behind me was multi-instrumentalist <a href="http://jonathanbatiste.com/"><strong>Jonathan Batiste</strong></a> (of the New Orleans Batistes) and up several rows in front was saxophonist <a href="http://www.jimmyheath.com/"><strong>Jimmy Heath</strong></a>. Steve Dalachinsky and I both thought we saw the poet <strong>Yusef Komunyakaa</strong>, but we weren&#8217;t 100% sure. Anyway, the list goes on.</p> <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2239" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/10/review-sonny-rollins-80th-birthday-concert/imag0591/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0591.jpg?fit=268%2C448&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="268,448" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PC36100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284146859&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.92&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;79&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMAG0591" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0591.jpg?fit=149%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0591.jpg?fit=239%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0591.jpg?resize=239%2C400&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="IMAG0591" width="239" height="400" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2239" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0591.jpg?resize=239%2C400&amp;ssl=1 239w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0591.jpg?resize=149%2C250&amp;ssl=1 149w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0591.jpg?w=268&amp;ssl=1 268w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px" /><br /> <P>Sonny opened the show with the night&#8217;s &#8220;core&#8221; band: <strong>Russell Malone</strong> on guitar, <strong>Bob Cranshaw</strong> on bass, <strong>Kobie Watkins</strong> on drums (hear him on <a href=https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/07/the-jazz-session-132-kobie-watkins/>TJS #132</a>) and <strong>Sammy Figueroa</strong> on congas. They played two tunes, the second of which was &#8220;Global Warming,&#8221; one of my favorite of Sonny&#8217;s calypso tunes. Then the parade of special guests began.</p> <p>First up was trumpeter <strong>Roy Hargrove</strong>, looking modern and dapper in a tight black suit, fedora, white shirt, narrow black tie and big sneakers. Roy opened up with &#8220;I Can&#8217;t Get Started&#8221; on flugelhorn and then he and Sonny played a second tune together (no, I can&#8217;t remember which tune) that featured a lot of trading fours. In fact, probably too much trading fours. At one point Roy just started playing the head and they went out. All very good-natured and fun to watch.<br /> <P>The next guest was guitarist <strong>Jim Hall</strong>, with whom Sonny recorded some of his seminal albums when, as Sonny said in his introduction, &#8220;I was a very young boy.&#8221; Hall seemed fairly tentative on the guitar, even for someone famous for often understated playing. Sonny started an unaccompanied version of &#8220;In A Sentimental Mood&#8221; and Hall began to play along, quickly realizing that he and Sonny were nowhere near in tune. So Sonny added a repetitive tuning note to his solo, Hall tuned his guitar, the crowd laughed, and Hall picked up where Sonny left off, finishing with his own unaccompanied take on &#8220;In A Sentimental Mood.&#8221; There was also a second tune (nope, can&#8217;t remember it).<br /> <P>Following Hall&#8217;s set, the entire band left the stage, leaving Sonny there alone. He brought out bassist <strong>Christian McBride </strong>and someone he said &#8220;showed up unannounced,&#8221; drummer <strong>Roy Haynes</strong>. Can I just say that Roy Haynes is easily the baddest human being alive? He looked better than anybody in the Beacon &#8212; dressed to kill, walking cool, shades, a shiny suit and a great smile to the audience. The trio played a ballad that featured a typically high-energy solo from Roy. Then they went into a medium-tempo blues (a famous one, too, but I still can&#8217;t recall what it was). This dragged on a bit too long, and Sonny walked up to the mic while the rhythm section was playing and said, &#8220;I&#8217;ve been told there&#8217;s someone here who wants to say &#8216;happy birthday&#8217;<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> to me, and he&#8217;s got a horn. I wish he would come out right now.&#8221; Sonny kept soloing while all three musicians looked offstage, waiting.<br /> <P>Then <strong>Ornette Coleman </strong>walked out on stage. The place went, if I may use a technical term, batshit crazy. Everybody on their feet, yelling, screaming. Ornette soloed, then he and Sonny traded, which pushed Sonny into a more free place than at any other time during the show. It was wonderful. At that point, the band was Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Roy Haynes and Christian McBride. More than 240 years living up there on stage.<br /> <P>Everybody but Ornette came out for a rousing version of &#8220;St. Thomas&#8221; featuring strong solos and interplay between Sonny and Roy Hargrove. The fifth standing ovation and it was over.<br /> <P>I felt very, very lucky to be there.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/10/review-sonny-rollins-80th-birthday-concert/">Review: Sonny Rollins 80th Birthday Concert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

492. The Jazz Session #198: Theo Bleckmann

     Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:01:43 -0000

     Vocalist Theo Bleckmann is all by himself on his new solo recording, I Dwell In...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2206" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/09/the-jazz-session-198-theo-bleckmann/bleckman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bleckman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bleckman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bleckman.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bleckman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bleckman.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bleckman" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2206" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bleckman.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bleckman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bleckman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Theo Bleckmann is all by himself on his new solo recording, <em>I Dwell In Possibility</em> (Winter &#038; Winter, 2010). In this interview, Bleckmann talks about why he wanted to record an album with only voice and toy instruments; how he approaches adapting the work of others; and the joys of feeling free to perform in nearly any musical context. Learn more at <a href="http://www.theobleckmann.com/">www.theobleckmann.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/09/the-jazz-session-198-theo-bleckmann/">The Jazz Session #198: Theo Bleckmann</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

493. The Jazz Session #197: Steve Cardenas

     Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:01:34 -0000

     Steve Cardenas has worked as a sideman on too many records to count, and now...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2201" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/06/the-jazz-session-197-steve-cardenas/cardenas/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cardenas.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cardenas" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cardenas.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cardenas.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cardenas.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cardenas" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2201" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cardenas.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cardenas.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cardenas.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Steve Cardenas has worked as a sideman on too many records to count, and now he&#8217;s put out a solo album that shows why he&#8217;s in such demand &#8212; <em>West Of Middle</em> (Sunnyside, 2010). In this interview, Cardenas talks about his approach to composition and his appreciation of instrumental &#8220;songs&#8221;; his work with Don Sickler transcribing all of Thelonious Monk&#8217;s compositions; and his ideas about jazz education and its role in the continuation of the music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.stevecardenasmusic.com/">www.stevecardenasmusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/06/the-jazz-session-197-steve-cardenas/">The Jazz Session #197: Steve Cardenas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

494. The Jazz Session #196: John Escreet

     Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:01:42 -0000

     Pianist John Escreet explores a structured freedom on his album, Don’t Fight The Inevitable (Mythology,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2193" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/02/the-jazz-session-196-john-escreet/escreet/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escreet.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="escreet" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escreet.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escreet.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escreet.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="escreet" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2193" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escreet.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escreet.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escreet.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist John Escreet explores a structured freedom on his album, <em>Don&#8217;t Fight The Inevitable</em> (Mythology, 2010). In this interview, Escreet talks about his upbringing in England; his important experiences with drummer Tyshawn Sorey and saxophonist David Binney; and a new commission that debuts this month. Learn more at <a href="http://www.johnescreet.com/">www.johnescreet.com</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/02/the-jazz-session-196-john-escreet/">The Jazz Session #196: John Escreet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

495. The Jazz Session #195: Andrew Lamb

     Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:01:36 -0000

     Two weeks after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Andrew Lamb’s trio went into the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2186" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/30/the-jazz-session-195-andrew-lamb/lamb/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lamb.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="lamb" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lamb.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lamb.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lamb.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="lamb" width="300" height="300" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2186" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lamb.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lamb.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lamb.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p><P>Two weeks after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Andrew Lamb&#8217;s trio went into the studio to record a response, the album <em>New Orleans Suite</em> (Engine Studios, 2005 &#038; 2010). Now that album has been remastered and reissued to mark the fifth anniversary of the storm and the engineering disaster that flooded New Orleans. In this interview, Lamb talks about his personal connections to New Orleans; the experience of making the record in the days immediately after the storm; and why he feels musicians have a responsibility to make music that talks about social and political issues. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/andrewtheblacklamb">www.myspace.com/andrewtheblacklamb</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/30/the-jazz-session-195-andrew-lamb/">The Jazz Session #195: Andrew Lamb</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

496. The Jazz Session #194: Shane Endsley of Kneebody

     Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:01:58 -0000

     For more than a decade, Kneebody has been making music that’s hard to classify and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2180" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/26/the-jazz-session-194-shane-endsley-of-kneebody/kneebody/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kneebody.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kneebody" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kneebody.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kneebody.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kneebody.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kneebody" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2180" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kneebody.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kneebody.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kneebody.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>For more than a decade, Kneebody has been making music that&#8217;s hard to classify and harder to resist. Their new album is <em>You Can Have Your Moment</em> (Winter &#038; Winter, 2010). In this interview, trumpeter Shane Endsley talks about the band&#8217;s different approach to recording the new album; the complex series of musical cues the band uses to arrange music live onstage; and how the combination of Theo Bleckmann and Charles Ives led to a recording relationship with the Winter &#038; Winter label. Learn more at <a href="http://kneebody.com/">kneebody.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/26/the-jazz-session-194-shane-endsley-of-kneebody/">The Jazz Session #194: Shane Endsley of Kneebody</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

497. The Jazz Session #193: Jimmy Amadie

     Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:01:58 -0000

     Pianist Jimmy Amadie has recorded seven albums, despite being able to play for just a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2174" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/23/the-jazz-session-193-jimmy-amadie/amadie/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/amadie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="amadie" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/amadie.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/amadie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/amadie.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="amadie" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2174" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/amadie.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/amadie.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/amadie.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Jimmy Amadie has recorded seven albums, despite being able to play for just a couple hours every few months as a result of severe problems with his hands. On his most recent record, <em>Kindred Spirits</em> (TP Recordings, 2010), Amadie is joined by Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano and Lew Tabackin, among others. In this interview, Amadie talks about the long road back to playing; his subsequent battle with cancer; and his desire to have his music judged against the master musicians of the genre. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jimmyamadie.com/">www.jimmyamadie.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/23/the-jazz-session-193-jimmy-amadie/">The Jazz Session #193: Jimmy Amadie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

498. The Jazz Session #192: Gene Bertoncini

     Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:01:18 -0000

     Here’s an interview I recorded in 2007 with guitarist Gene Bertoncini. This is what I...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/bertoncini.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Gene Bertoncini' /></p> <p><P>Here&#8217;s an interview I recorded in 2007 with guitarist Gene Bertoncini. This is what I said about him back then:</p> <blockquote> <p>Raised in the Bronx, Bertoncini began his musical education at an early age, encouraged by his parents. He studied architecture at Notre Dame before deciding on a life of music. That decision was a smart one &#8212; Bertoncini has since performed with the Metropolitan Opera orchestra, the Benny Goodman Sextet, Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, Wayne Shorter, Burt Bacharach, Michel LeGrand and many others. He&#8217;s also on the faculty at the Tritone Jazz Camp (<a href="http://tritonejazz.com">tritonejazz.com</a>). All the selections in this show are taken from Bertoncini&#8217;s recording <em>Acoustic Romance</em> (Sons of Sound, 2003), featuring drummer Akira Tana and bassist Rufus Reid.</p></blockquote> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/19/the-jazz-session-192-gene-bertoncini/">The Jazz Session #192: Gene Bertoncini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

499. The Jazz Session #191: Roland Vazquez

     Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:01:22 -0000

     Roland Vazquez explores a series of historical and philosophical ideas through the medium of music...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2167" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/16/the-jazz-session-191-roland-vazquez/vazquez/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vazquez.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="vazquez" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vazquez.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vazquez.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vazquez.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="vazquez" width="300" height="300" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2167" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vazquez.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vazquez.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vazquez.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p><P>Roland Vazquez explores a series of historical and philosophical ideas through the medium of music on <em>The Visitor</em> (RVCD, 2010). In this interview, Vazquez talks about his former and current large ensembles; the programmatic elements underlying the compositions; and why he decided to do something &#8212; or rather not do something &#8212; for the first time on this album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rolandvazquez.com/">www.rolandvazquez.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/16/the-jazz-session-191-roland-vazquez/">The Jazz Session #191: Roland Vazquez</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

500. The Jazz Session #190: David Torn

     Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:01:41 -0000

     Here’s an interview from the early days of The Jazz Session with guitarist David Torn....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/tornsmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='torn small' /></p> <p>Here&#8217;s an interview from the early days of <em>The Jazz Session</em> with guitarist David Torn. This is what I had to say about him back then:</p> <blockquote><p><P>Heâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s a film composer whose music youâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />ve heard in <em>Friday Night Lights</em>, <em>Believe In Me</em>, and <em>The Order</em>. Heâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s also contributed tones and textures to films like this yearâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s Best Picture winner, <em>The Departed</em>, and the 2000 hit <em>Traffic</em>. Before his film days, he was known for daring musical collaborations on albums such as <em>Cloud About Mercury</em> (ECM, 1987). And heâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s worked as a guitarist and/or producer for everyone from David Bowie and David Sylvian to John Legend and Tori Amos. David Torn has returned to ECM after two decades for <em>prezens</em> (ECM, 2007), an adventurous record that features Tim Berne, Craig Taborn and Tom Rainey. Learn more at <a href="http://davidtorn.net">DavidTorn.net</a>.</P></p></blockquote> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/12/the-jazz-session-190-david-torn/">The Jazz Session #190: David Torn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

501. The Jazz Session #189: Eric Hofbauer

     Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:01:56 -0000

     Eric Hofbauer is using the solo guitar to explore American identity on a trilogy of...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2163" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/09/the-jazz-session-189-eric-hofbauer/hofbauer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hofbauer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hofbauer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hofbauer.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hofbauer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hofbauer.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hofbauer" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2163" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hofbauer.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hofbauer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hofbauer.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Eric Hofbauer is using the solo guitar to explore American identity on a trilogy of albums that began with <em>American Vanity</em> (Creative Nation Music, 2004) and continues with <em>American Fear</em> (Creative Nation Music, 2010). In this interview, Hofbauer talks about the pop tunes he covers on this record; how he uses improvisation to lead to composition; and why he started Creative Nation Music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/erichofbauer">www.myspace.com/erichofbauer</a> and at <a href="http://www.cnmpro.com/">Creative Nation Music&#8217;s site</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/09/the-jazz-session-189-eric-hofbauer/">The Jazz Session #189: Eric Hofbauer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

502. The Jazz Session #188: Pharez Whitted

     Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:01:07 -0000

     It’s been 14 years since trumpeter Pharez Whitted last released an album, a drought he’s...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2143" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/05/the-jazz-session-188-pharez-whitted/whitted/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/whitted.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="whitted" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/whitted.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/whitted.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/whitted.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="whitted" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2143" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/whitted.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/whitted.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/whitted.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>It&#8217;s been 14 years since trumpeter Pharez Whitted last released an album, a drought he&#8217;s now ended with <em>Transient Journey</em> (Owl Studios, 2010). In this interview, Whitted talks about the changes in his life that led to the new recording; what it meant to grow up in a family where everyone played an instrument or sang; and why he decided early on to teach as well as play. Learn more at <a href="http://www.pharezwhitted.com/">www.pharezwhitted.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/05/the-jazz-session-188-pharez-whitted/">The Jazz Session #188: Pharez Whitted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

503. The Jazz Session #187: David Weiss

     Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:01:28 -0000

     Trumpeter David Weiss and his band Point Of Departure explore music from the late 1960s...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2138" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/02/the-jazz-session-187-david-weiss/weiss/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weiss.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="weiss" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weiss.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weiss.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weiss.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="weiss" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2138" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weiss.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weiss.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weiss.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter David Weiss and his band Point Of Departure explore music from the late 1960s on their new record, <em>Snuck In</em> (Sunnyside, 2010), recorded live at Jazz Standard in New York. In this interview, Weiss talks about the little-known Detroit composers who wrote some of the songs on the new record; why he chose to cover other people&#8217;s music on this recording; and how he found the impressive roster of talent in Point Of Departure. Learn more at <a href="http://www.davidweissmusic.com/">www.davidweissmusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/02/the-jazz-session-187-david-weiss/">The Jazz Session #187: David Weiss</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

504. The Jazz Session #186: Steve Coleman

     Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:17 -0000

     Steve Coleman leads his band Five Elements through another thought-provoking set on Harvesting Semblances And...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2132" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/29/the-jazz-session-186-steve-coleman/coleman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coleman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="coleman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coleman.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coleman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coleman.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="coleman" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2132" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coleman.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coleman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coleman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Steve Coleman leads his band Five Elements through another thought-provoking set on <em>Harvesting Semblances And Affinities</em> (Pi Recordings, 2010), his first American-label release in nine years and his first new album in four years. In this interview, Coleman talks about a wide range of topics, from seeing Sonny Stitt play a student horn in a motel room in Chicago to the philosophy and research underlying his musical explorations. Learn more at <a href="http://www.m-base.com/">www.m-base.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/29/the-jazz-session-186-steve-coleman/">The Jazz Session #186: Steve Coleman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

505. The Jazz Session #185: Marc Copland

     Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:01:54 -0000

     Pianist Marc Copland joins Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Drew Gress and John Abercrombie in the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2127" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/26/the-jazz-session-185-marc-copland/contact/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contact.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="contact" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contact.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contact.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contact.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="contact" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2127" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contact.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contact.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contact.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Marc Copland joins Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Drew Gress and John Abercrombie in the band Contact. Their new album is <em>Five On One</em> (Pirouet Records, 2010). In this interview, Copland talks about the formation of the band and his relationships with the individual members; his years in D.C. and his switch from saxophone to piano; and why more piano players might want to consider laying out for a chorus or two. Learn more at <a href="http://www.marccopland.com/">www.marccopland.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/26/the-jazz-session-185-marc-copland/">The Jazz Session #185: Marc Copland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

506. The Jazz Session #184: Bryan Murray of Bryan And The Haggards

     Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:01:17 -0000

     When one thinks of free jazz, one of the first names that springs to mind...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2122" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/22/the-jazz-session-184-bryan-murray-of-bryan-and-the-haggards/haggards/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haggards.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="haggards" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haggards.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haggards.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haggards.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="haggards" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2122" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haggards.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haggards.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haggards.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>When one thinks of free jazz, one of the first names that springs to mind is that of Merle Haggard. And so, it&#8217;s perfectly natural that saxophonist Bryan Murray would have assembled a band to play free versions of Haggard&#8217;s songs. The result is the very engaging <em>Pretend It&#8217;s The End Of The World</em> (Hot Cup, 2010). In this interview, Murray talks about the inspiration for the record and how the band made the songs work in such a different context. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/bryanandthehaggards">www.myspace.com/bryanandthehaggards</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/22/the-jazz-session-184-bryan-murray-of-bryan-and-the-haggards/">The Jazz Session #184: Bryan Murray of Bryan And The Haggards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

507. The Jazz Session #183: Charnett Moffett

     Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:01:17 -0000

     Bassist Charnett Moffett grew up in a musical family. Which is to say, his dad...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2115" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/19/the-jazz-session-183-charnett-moffett/moffett/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moffett.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="moffett" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moffett.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moffett.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moffett.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="moffett" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2115" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moffett.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moffett.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moffett.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Charnett Moffett grew up in a musical family. Which is to say, his dad played with Ornette Coleman and the whole Moffett family band was touring the world when Charnett was a kid. More than two decades later, Charnett is bringing that family history and his own impressive musical resume to bear on his new album, <em>Treasure</em> (Motema, 2010). In this interview, Charnett talks about the thinking behind this album; his childhood experiences and how they shaped the musician he is today; and his work with guitarist Stanley Jordan, who appears on <em>Treasure</em>. Learn more at <a href="http://motema.com/artist/charnett-moffett">motema.com/artist/charnett-moffett</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/19/the-jazz-session-183-charnett-moffett/">The Jazz Session #183: Charnett Moffett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

508. The Jazz Session #182: Michael Musillami

     Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:01:44 -0000

     Guitarist Michael Musillami’s new album, Old Tea (Playscape Recordings, 2010) was conceived in tragedy. Musillami...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2108" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/01/the-jazz-session-182-michael-musillami/musillami/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/musillami.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="musillami" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/musillami.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/musillami.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/musillami.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="musillami" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2108" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/musillami.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/musillami.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/musillami.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Michael Musillami&#8217;s new album, <em>Old Tea</em> (Playscape Recordings, 2010) was conceived in tragedy. Musillami talks about that great loss in this interview, and also about how he used music as one tool to navigate through dark waters. Learn more at <a href="http://www.michaelmusillami.com/">www.michaelmusillami.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/01/the-jazz-session-182-michael-musillami/">The Jazz Session #182: Michael Musillami</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

509. The Jazz Session #181: Stephan Crump

     Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:01:34 -0000

     Bassist Stephan Crump formed the Rosetta Trio with guitarists Liberty Ellman and Jamie Fox to...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2099" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/28/the-jazz-session-181-stephan-crump/crump/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crump.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="crump" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crump.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crump.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crump.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="crump" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2099" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crump.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crump.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crump.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Stephan Crump formed the Rosetta Trio with guitarists Liberty Ellman and Jamie Fox to play music he composed in response to September 11. Now, with their second album, <em>Reclamation</em> (Sunnyside, 2010), the trio continues to explore an exposed and intimate sonic landscape. In this interview, Crump talks about the origins of the band; the trio&#8217;s particular sonic palette; and the benefits of playing without drums. Learn more at <a href="http://www.stephancrump.com/">www.stephancrump.com</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/28/the-jazz-session-181-stephan-crump/">The Jazz Session #181: Stephan Crump</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

510. The Jazz Session hits 600,000 downloads!

     Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:11:40 -0000

     The Jazz Session just hit 600,000 downloads! Thanks for all your support. If you’d like...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2094" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/26/the-jazz-session-hits-600000-downloads/attachment/600000/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?fit=700%2C700&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="700,700" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="600000" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="600000" width="400" height="400" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2094" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/600000.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p><P><em>The Jazz Session</em> just hit 600,000 downloads! Thanks for all your support. If you&#8217;d like to help keep the show going, please consider donating using the button on the left side of this site.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/26/the-jazz-session-hits-600000-downloads/">The Jazz Session hits 600,000 downloads!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

511. The Jazz Session #180: Matt White of Fight The Big Bull

     Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:01:26 -0000

     Guitarist Matt White and his band Fight The Big Bull are part of the creative...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2089" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/24/the-jazz-session-180-matt-white-of-fight-the-big-bull/bull/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bull.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bull" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bull.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bull.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bull.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bull" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2089" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bull.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bull.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bull.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Matt White and his band Fight The Big Bull are part of the creative music scene in Richmond, Virginia. Their new album <em>All Is Gladness In The Kingdom</em> (Clean Feed, 2010) features the playing and arrangements of Steven Bernstein, perhaps best known for his band Sex Mob. In this interview, White talks about the surprisingly fertile Richmond scene; how he came to work with Bernstein; and why a song from The Band ended up on the new record. Learn more at <a href="http://www.fightthebigbull.com/">www.fightthebigbull.com</a>. And be sure to listen to Dean Christesen and Matt White as they <a href="http://rvanews.com/features/deep-dish-matt-white-on-fight-the-big-bulls-new-record">provide audio commentary for the entire album at the RVA Jazz site</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/24/the-jazz-session-180-matt-white-of-fight-the-big-bull/">The Jazz Session #180: Matt White of Fight The Big Bull</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

512. The Jazz Session #179: Emilio Solla

     Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:01:08 -0000

     Argentinian pianist Emilio Solla calls his band The Tango Jazz Conspiracy, but that’s about the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2083" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/21/the-jazz-session-179-emilio-solla/solla/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/solla.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="solla" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/solla.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/solla.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/solla.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="solla" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2083" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/solla.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/solla.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/solla.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Argentinian pianist Emilio Solla calls his band The Tango Jazz Conspiracy, but that&#8217;s about the only genre label you&#8217;ll find him using for his music &#8212; and he&#8217;s not even sure what &#8220;tango jazz&#8221; really means. On his album <em>Bien Sur!</em> (Fresh Sound, 2010), Solla is joined by A-list musicians such as Chris Cheek, Richie Barshay, Victor Prieto and Jorge Roeder. In this interview, Solla talks about his early years in Argentina and his subsequent move to Spain; how Astor Piazzolla paved the way for Solla and his contemporaries; and how drum master Billy Hart came to be a guest on Solla&#8217;s album. Learn more at <a href="http://www.emiliosolla.com/">www.emiliosolla.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/21/the-jazz-session-179-emilio-solla/">The Jazz Session #179: Emilio Solla</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

513. The Jazz Session #178: Taylor Ho Bynum

     Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:01:49 -0000

     Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum has his fingers in so many pies, he should open a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2076" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/17/the-jazz-session-178-taylor-ho-bynum/bynum/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bynum.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bynum" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bynum.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bynum.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bynum.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="bynum" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2076" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bynum.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bynum.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bynum.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum has his fingers in so many pies, he should open a bakery. In addition to his recent CD <em>Madeleine Dreams</em> (Firehouse 12 Records, 2009) with his band SpiderMonkey Strings, he&#8217;s also on a new duo CD, <em>Stepwise</em> (Not Two Records, 2010), with drummer Tomas Fujiwara. And he&#8217;s helping run the <a href="http://www.wesleyan.edu/music/braxton/">Tri-Centric Foundation</a>, which preserves and advances the music of Anthony Braxton. And he helps run a record label. And he&#8217;s launching a fall tour &#8230; by bicycle. He talks about all that and more in this interview. Learn more at <a href="http://taylorhobynum.com/">taylorhobynum.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/17/the-jazz-session-178-taylor-ho-bynum/">The Jazz Session #178: Taylor Ho Bynum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

514. The Jazz Session #177: Sunna Gunnlaugs

     Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:01:19 -0000

     Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs is giving the power back to the people to fund her...

     The post The Jazz Session #177: Sunna Gunnlaugs appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2068" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/14/the-jazz-session-177-sunna-gunnlaugs/sunna/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sunna.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sunna" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sunna.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sunna.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sunna.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sunna" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2068" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sunna.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sunna.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs is giving the power back to the people to fund her new CD, <em>The Dream</em>. She&#8217;s using micro-patronage to raise the funds for the CD and for her <a href="http://www.sunnagunnlaugs.com/shows.htm">tour of the U.S.</a>, which begins June 15, 2010. In this interview, Gunnlaugs discusses her decision to use a fan-based funding system; how Kool &#038; The Gang became a gateway to jazz; why she decided to come to the United States to study; and why she eventually returned to Iceland. Learn more at <a href="http://www.sunnagunnlaugs.com">www.sunnagunnlaugs.com</a>.</p> <p><P>To purchase this CD (starting June 17, 2010) and others by Sunna Gunnlaugs, <A href="http://www.sunnagunnlaugs.com/shop.htm">visit her store</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/14/the-jazz-session-177-sunna-gunnlaugs/">The Jazz Session #177: Sunna Gunnlaugs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

515. The Jazz Session #176: Rufus Reid

     Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:01:11 -0000

     Bassist Rufus Reid says he’s found a very special combination of players on his new...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2061" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/10/the-jazz-session-176-rufus-reid/reid-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/reid.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="reid" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/reid.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/reid.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/reid.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="reid" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2061" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/reid.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/reid.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/reid.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Rufus Reid says he&#8217;s found a very special combination of players on his new trio CD, <em>Out Front</em> (Motema Music, 2010). In this interview, Reid talks about why pianist Steve Allee and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca make for such rare trio partners; how he approaches both trio and large ensemble playing; and why he feels compelled to keep reaching for new experiences. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rufusreid.com/">www.rufusreid.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/10/the-jazz-session-176-rufus-reid/">The Jazz Session #176: Rufus Reid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

516. The Jazz Session #175: Sunny Jain

     Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:01:49 -0000

     Drummer Sunny Jain is using his superpowers for good, choosing on his new album, Taboo...

     The post The Jazz Session #175: Sunny Jain appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2055" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/07/the-jazz-session-175-sunny-jain/jain/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jain.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jain" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jain.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jain.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jain.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jain" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2055" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jain.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jain.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jain.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Sunny Jain is using his superpowers for good, choosing on his new album, <em>Taboo</em> (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, 2010) to make a series of strong statements about social issues, set against South Asian cultural norms. In this interview, Jain talks about his decision to use traditional song forms to say non-traditional things; the intricate interplay of the band; and the many guest vocalists who appear on the record. Learn more at <a href="http://www.sunnyjain.com/">www.sunnyjain.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003N077A0" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/07/the-jazz-session-175-sunny-jain/">The Jazz Session #175: Sunny Jain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

517. The Jazz Session #174: Redwood Jazz Alliance

     Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:01:29 -0000

     If all you know about Humboldt County, California, is Firesign Theatre and, uh, “agriculture,” then...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2046" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/03/the-jazz-session-174-redwood-jazz-alliance/rjalogoblue/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rjalogoblue.gif?fit=230%2C258&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="230,258" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="rjalogoblue" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rjalogoblue.gif?fit=222%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rjalogoblue.gif?fit=230%2C258&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rjalogoblue.gif?resize=230%2C258&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="rjalogoblue" width="230" height="258" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2046" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rjalogoblue.gif?w=230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rjalogoblue.gif?resize=222%2C250&amp;ssl=1 222w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px" /></p> <p><P>If all you know about Humboldt County, California, is Firesign Theatre and, uh, &#8220;agriculture,&#8221; then it&#8217;s time you got to know the Redwood Jazz Alliance. Located behind the &#8220;Redwood Curtain,&#8221; the RJA is successfully bringing in major jazz artists to a community that wouldn&#8217;t otherwise have access to them. In this interview, three board members &#8212; Dan Aldag, Michael Eldridge and Eric Neel &#8212; talk about the origins of the Alliance; its early success in attracting top-flight talent; and how the local community has taken up the cause. Learn more at <a href="http://www.redwoodjazzalliance.org">www.redwoodjazzalliance.org</a>.</p> <p><P><Strong>NOTE:</strong>This interview was recorded in the summer of 2009, so please check the RJA site for a current list of events.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/03/the-jazz-session-174-redwood-jazz-alliance/">The Jazz Session #174: Redwood Jazz Alliance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

518. The Jazz Session #173: Gary Fukushima (Los Angeles Jazz Collective)

     Mon, 31 May 2010 04:01:49 -0000

     A few years ago, several jazz musicians in Los Angeles decided to pool their resources...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2041" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/31/the-jazz-session-173-gary-fukushima-los-angeles-jazz-collective/lajc/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lajc.png?fit=230%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="230,225" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="lajc" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lajc.png?fit=230%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lajc.png?fit=230%2C225&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lajc.png?resize=230%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="lajc" width="230" height="225" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2041" /></p> <p><P>A few years ago, several jazz musicians in Los Angeles decided to pool their resources to create a better environment for jazz in LA. Thus was born the Los Angeles Jazz Collective. In this interview, LAJC founding member Gary Fukushima discusses the early days of the collective; how it is run and the types of programs it puts on; and why the LAJC&#8217;s founding members decided such an organization was necessary. Learn more at <a href="http://www.lajazzcollective.com/">www.lajazzcollective.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/31/the-jazz-session-173-gary-fukushima-los-angeles-jazz-collective/">The Jazz Session #173: Gary Fukushima (Los Angeles Jazz Collective)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

519. The Jazz Session #172: Spike Wilner of Small’s Jazz Club

     Thu, 27 May 2010 04:01:32 -0000

     Spike Wilner is a jazz pianist and also one of the owners of Small’s Jazz...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2035" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/27/the-jazz-session-172-spike-wilner-of-smalls-jazz-club/smalls/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/smalls.jpg?fit=280%2C279&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,279" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="smalls" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/smalls.jpg?fit=250%2C249&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/smalls.jpg?fit=280%2C279&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/smalls.jpg?resize=280%2C279&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="smalls" width="280" height="279" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2035" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/smalls.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/smalls.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/smalls.jpg?resize=250%2C249&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Spike Wilner is a jazz pianist and also one of the owners of Small&#8217;s Jazz Club in New York City. In this interview, Wilner talks about the often colorful history of the club; it&#8217;s philosophy of musical intimacy; and how it has become “a hang” for jazz musicians. Learn more at <a href="http://www.smallsjazzclub.com/">smallsjazzclub.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/27/the-jazz-session-172-spike-wilner-of-smalls-jazz-club/">The Jazz Session #172: Spike Wilner of Small&#8217;s Jazz Club</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

520. The Jazz Session #171: Seth Abramson of Jazz Standard

     Mon, 24 May 2010 04:01:34 -0000

     Seth Abramson is a musician and longtime music promoter who books Jazz Standard, one of...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2025" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/24/the-jazz-session-171-seth-abramson-of-jazz-standard/jazz_standard/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jazz_standard.jpg?fit=234%2C234&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="234,234" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jazz_standard" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jazz_standard.jpg?fit=234%2C234&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jazz_standard.jpg?fit=234%2C234&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jazz_standard.jpg?resize=234%2C234&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jazz_standard" width="234" height="234" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2025" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jazz_standard.jpg?w=234&amp;ssl=1 234w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jazz_standard.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px" /></p> <p><P>Seth Abramson is a musician and longtime music promoter who books Jazz Standard, one of the premier jazz clubs in New York. In this interview, Abramsom talks about the musical philosophy of the Starndard; how he decides who to book when; and how the Standard got its start. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jazzstandard.net">www.jazzstandard.net</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/24/the-jazz-session-171-seth-abramson-of-jazz-standard/">The Jazz Session #171: Seth Abramson of Jazz Standard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

521. The Jazz Session #170: Sam Newsome

     Thu, 20 May 2010 04:01:30 -0000

     Sam Newsome made a decision nearly 15 years ago to switch exclusively to the soprano...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2015" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/20/the-jazz-session-170-sam-newsome/newsome/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/newsome.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="newsome" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/newsome.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/newsome.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/newsome.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="newsome" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2015" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/newsome.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/newsome.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/newsome.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Sam Newsome made a decision nearly 15 years ago to switch exclusively to the soprano saxophone. His most recent album, <em>Blue Soliloquy</em> (self-produced, 2009) is a solo exploration of that instrument. In this interview, Newsome talks about his pattern of intensive periods of study; the musical goals he had for the new record; and also about other projects with which he&#8217;s involved, including a dance performance and a collaboration with a Romanian pianist. Learn more at <a href="http://www.samnewsome.com/">www.samnewsome.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00321K6Q2" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/20/the-jazz-session-170-sam-newsome/">The Jazz Session #170: Sam Newsome</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

522. The Jazz Session #169: Peter Erskine

     Mon, 17 May 2010 04:01:03 -0000

     Drummer Peter Erskine has done it all: Stan Kenton, Weather Report, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2010" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/17/the-jazz-session-169-peter-erskine/erskine/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/erskine.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="erskine" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/erskine.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/erskine.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/erskine.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="erskine" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2010" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/erskine.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/erskine.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/erskine.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Peter Erskine has done it all: Stan Kenton, Weather Report, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band and many, many others. Most recently, he&#8217;s appeared on two albums, <em>The Trio Live At Charlie O&#8217;s</em> (Fuzzy Music, 2010) and <em>The Avatar Sessions</em> (Fuzzy Music, 2010). In this interview, Erskine talks about the differences between playing drums in a big band and trio; the unexpected success of the recording at Charlie O&#8217;s; and some of the upcoming projects with which he&#8217;s involved. Learn more at <a href="http://www.petererskine.com/">www.petererskine.com</a> and <a href="http://www.fuzzymusic.com/">www.fuzzymusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy these albums, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing them via the links below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003BNNB8G" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003BNE8FG" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/17/the-jazz-session-169-peter-erskine/">The Jazz Session #169: Peter Erskine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

523. The Jazz Session #168: Dana Hall

     Thu, 13 May 2010 04:01:24 -0000

     Drummer Dana Hall has made a name for himself in the bands of Terell Stafford,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2003" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/13/the-jazz-session-168-dana-hall/hall/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hall.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hall" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hall.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hall.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hall.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hall" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2003" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hall.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hall.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hall.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Dana Hall has made a name for himself in the bands of Terell Stafford, Malachi Thompson, Bobby Broom and many others. Now he&#8217;s taking the lead with his debut recording, <em>Into The Light</em> (Origin, 2009). In this interview, Hall talks about the recording of the new album; the idea of &#8220;pacing&#8221; a recording session; and how he chose a career as a drummer after he&#8217;d already established himself as a aerospace engineer. Learn more at <a href="http://www.danahallmusic.com/">danahallmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002VPBJB6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/13/the-jazz-session-168-dana-hall/">The Jazz Session #168: Dana Hall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

524. The Jazz Session #167: Paul Pines

     Mon, 10 May 2010 04:01:23 -0000

     Paul Pines is a poet with roots deep in the jazz world. In the 1970s,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1994" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/10/the-jazz-session-167-paul-pines/lastcall/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lastcall.jpg?fit=230%2C307&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="230,307" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;HP psc1600&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="lastcall" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lastcall.jpg?fit=187%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lastcall.jpg?fit=230%2C307&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lastcall.jpg?resize=230%2C307&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="lastcall" width="230" height="307" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1994" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lastcall.jpg?w=230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lastcall.jpg?resize=187%2C250&amp;ssl=1 187w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px" /></p> <p><P>Paul Pines is a poet with roots deep in the jazz world. In the 1970s, he opened and ran the Tin Palace, a bar in the Bowery where he booked many of the great jazz names of the day and others who would get some of their earliest gigs at the Palace. Pines has published several books of poetry and fiction, including the recent <em>Last Call At The Tin Palace</em> (Marsh Hawk Press, 2009). In this interview, recorded after a reading by Pines in Albany, NY, Pines talks about the early days of the Tin Palace; his working-class approach to running a jazz club; and some of the artists who graced the Palace&#8217;s stage. Pines also reads from his new book and gives a preview of the year&#8217;s <a href="http://www.lakegeorgearts.org/lakegeorge-jazz.htm">Lake George Jazz Weekend</a>, which he&#8217;s run for nearly three decades. Learn more at <a href="http://paulpines.com">paulpines.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy Pines&#8217; book, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=0978555570" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/10/the-jazz-session-167-paul-pines/">The Jazz Session #167: Paul Pines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

525. The Jazz Session #166: Nels Cline

     Thu, 06 May 2010 04:01:28 -0000

     Guitarist Nels Cline may be best known these days for his work with Wilco, but...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1985" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/06/the-jazz-session-166-nels-cline/cline/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cline.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cline" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cline.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cline.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cline.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cline" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1985" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cline.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cline.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cline.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Nels Cline may be best known these days for his work with Wilco, but he&#8217;d already established himself as an inventive guitarist and composer long before teaming up with the band. On his new CD, <em>Initiate</em> (Cryptogramophone, 2010), the Nels Cline Singers trio explores a variety of rhythmic and harmonic concepts from their very original viewpoint. In this interview, Cline talks about the all-inclusive concept behind his current trio; his concerns years ago about playing in the trio format; and the previous jazz masters whose styles of leadership in the studio and on the bandstand he most tries to emulate. Learn more at <a href="http://www.nelscline.com/">www.nelscline.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <Em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003DZEBCW" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/06/the-jazz-session-166-nels-cline/">The Jazz Session #166: Nels Cline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

526. The Jazz Session #165: Torben Waldorff

     Mon, 03 May 2010 04:01:28 -0000

     Guitarist Torben Waldorff’s new CD is called American Rock Beauty (ArtistShare, 2010). On it, Waldorff...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1979" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/03/the-jazz-session-165-torben-waldorff/image_mini/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image_mini.jpeg?fit=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="150,150" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="image_mini" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image_mini.jpeg?fit=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image_mini.jpeg?fit=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image_mini.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="image_mini" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1979" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Torben Waldorff&#8217;s new CD is called <em>American Rock Beauty</em> (ArtistShare, 2010). On it, Waldorff explores improvisation that is deeply rooted in the American and British rock music he grew up with as a kid. In this interview, Waldorff talks about how he chose the title of the new record; the band and how they all met; and the way in which music served as a sanctuary for him during a turbulent childhood. Learn more at <a href="http://www.waldorff.com/">www.waldorff.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/03/the-jazz-session-165-torben-waldorff/">The Jazz Session #165: Torben Waldorff</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

527. The Jazz Session #164: Henry Threadgill

     Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:01:44 -0000

     Multi-instrumentalist and composer Henry Threadgill has always followed his own particular muse, and his new...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1974" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/29/the-jazz-session-164-henry-threadgill/threadgill/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/threadgill.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="threadgill" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/threadgill.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/threadgill.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/threadgill.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="threadgill" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1974" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/threadgill.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/threadgill.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/threadgill.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Multi-instrumentalist and composer Henry Threadgill has always followed his own particular muse, and his new album, <em>And This Brings Us To, Vol. 1</em> (Pi Recordings, 2009), is no different. In this interview, Threadgill discusses the musical language he&#8217;s developed, and the demands it places on the musicians who play with him; why he constantly searches for new ways of writing and playing; how cell phones and other digital technology are changing the way we interact with music and with each other; and the changes in the New York scene since the days when he arrived in the city. Learn more at <a href="http://www.pirecordings.com/artist/Henry_Threadgill">www.pirecordings.com/artist/Henry_Threadgill</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002R9AQD8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/29/the-jazz-session-164-henry-threadgill/">The Jazz Session #164: Henry Threadgill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

528. The Jazz Session #163: Sonny Rollins

     Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:01:02 -0000

     “Jazz is as relevant today as the yearning of people to be free.” That’s how...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1964" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/26/the-jazz-session-163-sonny-rollins/sonnyrollins2009/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sonnyrollins2009.jpg?fit=280%2C224&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,224" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1144160937&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;95&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sonnyrollins2009" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sonnyrollins2009.jpg?fit=250%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sonnyrollins2009.jpg?fit=280%2C224&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sonnyrollins2009.jpg?resize=280%2C224&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sonnyrollins2009" width="280" height="224" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1964" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sonnyrollins2009.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sonnyrollins2009.jpg?resize=250%2C200&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>&#8220;Jazz is as relevant today as the yearning of people to be free.&#8221; That&#8217;s how Sonny Rollins describes the state of the music in this interview, recorded in late 2009 during his European tour. He also talks about his early decision to choose music over painting; his choice from his earliest days to record controversial songs such as &#8220;The House I Live In;&#8221; and his theory about why the world is full of strife. Learn more at <a href="http://www.sonnyrollins.com/">www.sonnyrollins.com</a>.</p> <p><P>The music in this interview comes from the Sonny Rollins album <em>Roadshows, Vol. 1</em>. If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001J1E59G" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/26/the-jazz-session-163-sonny-rollins/">The Jazz Session #163: Sonny Rollins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

529. The Jazz Session #162: Charles Evans

     Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:01:36 -0000

     Baritone saxophonist Charles Evans and his longtime friend, pianist Neil Shah, recently released Live At...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1958" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/22/the-jazz-session-162-charles-evans/evans-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/evans.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="evans" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/evans.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/evans.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/evans.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="evans" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1958" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/evans.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/evans.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/evans.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Baritone saxophonist Charles Evans and his longtime friend, pianist Neil Shah, recently released <em>Live At Saint Stephens</em> (Hotcup, 2009), a duet recording that showcases Evans&#8217; amazing tone and inventive compositions. In this interview, Evans discusses his focus on the bari sax; his relationship with Neil Shah and how it impacts their music; and his plans for … bass fishing. Learn more at <a href="http://charlesevansmusic.com/">charlesevansmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003B7IAPQ" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/22/the-jazz-session-162-charles-evans/">The Jazz Session #162: Charles Evans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

530. The Jazz Session #161: Samuel Blaser

     Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:01:51 -0000

     On Pieces Of Old Sky (Clean Feed, 2009), Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser explores space and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1951" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/19/the-jazz-session-161-samuel-blaser/blaser/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blaser.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="blaser" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blaser.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blaser.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blaser.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="blaser" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1951" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blaser.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blaser.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blaser.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>On <em>Pieces Of Old Sky</em> (Clean Feed, 2009), Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser explores space and spectral harmony to great effect. In this interview, Blaser discusses the challenges of leaving space in music; his Swiss roots and how moving to New York changed his life; and several upcoming projects, including his jazz take on the music of Monteverdi. Learn more at <A href="http://www.samuelblaser.com/">samuelblaser.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002S0VMLQ" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/19/the-jazz-session-161-samuel-blaser/">The Jazz Session #161: Samuel Blaser</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

531. The Jazz Session #160: Matt Lavelle

     Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:01:44 -0000

     One of the things that makes Matt Lavelle uncommon is that he doubles on trumpet...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1945" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/15/the-jazz-session-160-matt-lavelle/lavelle2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lavelle2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="lavelle2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lavelle2.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lavelle2.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lavelle2.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="lavelle2" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1945" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lavelle2.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lavelle2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lavelle2.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>One of the things that makes Matt Lavelle uncommon is that he doubles on trumpet and bass clarinet, as you&#8217;ll hear on his album <em>The Manifestation Drama</em> (KMB, 2009). In this interview, Lavelle talks about his own growth as a musician; why he started playing bass clarinet; and his fascinating friendships with swing-era veteran Hildred Humphries, jazz icon Ornette Coleman, and long-lost jazzman Giuseppi Logan. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mattlavelle">www.myspace.com/mattlavelle</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0028F6MFW" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/15/the-jazz-session-160-matt-lavelle/">The Jazz Session #160: Matt Lavelle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

532. The Jazz Session #159: Stanton Moore

     Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:01:50 -0000

     Drummer and New Orleans native Stanton Moore is a busy man, whether with his bands...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1936" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/12/the-jazz-session-159-stanton-moore/moore/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moore.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="moore" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moore.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moore.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moore.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="moore" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1936" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moore.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moore.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moore.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer and New Orleans native Stanton Moore is a busy man, whether with his bands Galactic and Garage a Trois or as a solo artist. He&#8217;s just released a trio CD called <em>Groove Alchemy</em> (Telarc, 2010), which is also the name of the companion instructional DVD and book, all of which explore funk drumming. In this interview, Moore talks about the legacy of drummers Jabo Starks, Clyde Stubblefield and Zigaboo Modeliste; why he decided to explore funk drumming in depth with this new project; and the experience of recording the album at Levon Helm&#8217;s studio in Woodstock, NY. Learn more at <a href="http://www.stantonmoore.com/">www.stantonmoore.com</a>. </p> <p><P>Moore also talks about the important work of <a href="http://www.defendneworleans.com/coast/">Defend The Coast</a> and <a href="http://gulfrestorationnetwork.org/">Gulf Restoration Network</a>, two organization dedicated to repairing the man-made damage to the wetlands along the Gulf Coast. Please give these organizations your support.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003F6ROH8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/12/the-jazz-session-159-stanton-moore/">The Jazz Session #159: Stanton Moore</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

533. The Jazz Session #158: Erik Telford

     Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:01:37 -0000

     Trumpeter Erik Telford finds a balance between the electric and the acoustic on his new...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1929" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/08/the-jazz-session-158-erik-telford/kinetic/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kinetic.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kinetic" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kinetic.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kinetic.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kinetic.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kinetic" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1929" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kinetic.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kinetic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kinetic.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Trumpeter Erik Telford finds a balance between the electric and the acoustic on his new CD, <em>Kinetic</em> (EJT Music, 2009) and on his 2-CD/DVD set <em>Live At The Hideout Theatre</em>. In this interview, Telford talks about making music in Austin, TX; the evolution of his musical concept over time; and his band&#8217;s success in appealing to a younger audience. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ejtmusic.com/">www.ejtmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>[Full disclosure: I wrote the liner notes for <em>Kinetic</em>.]</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0031GBRKC" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/08/the-jazz-session-158-erik-telford/">The Jazz Session #158: Erik Telford</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

534. The Jazz Session #157: Fred Ho

     Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:01:40 -0000

     Baritone saxophonist and composer Fred Ho made Celestial Green Monster (Mutable Music, 2010) because he...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1922" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/05/the-jazz-session-157-fred-ho/ho/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ho.jpg?fit=280%2C248&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,248" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ho" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ho.jpg?fit=250%2C221&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ho.jpg?fit=280%2C248&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ho.jpg?resize=280%2C248&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="ho" width="280" height="248" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1922" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ho.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ho.jpg?resize=250%2C221&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Baritone saxophonist and composer Fred Ho made <em>Celestial Green Monster</em> (Mutable Music, 2010) because he thought he&#8217;d be dead soon. Ho&#8217;s amazing fight against multiple instances of cancer, and his lifelong pursuit of social justice and musical adventure, informs much of the music on his new album. In this interview, Ho talks about making music while fighting cancer; his passion for large ensembles; and how he chooses to make a political statement through instrumental music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bigredmediainc.com">www.bigredmediainc.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via this link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dfred%2520ho%2520celestial%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&#038;tag=thejasoncrane-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Fred Ho: Celestial Green Monster</a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/05/the-jazz-session-157-fred-ho/">The Jazz Session #157: Fred Ho</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

535. Matthew Shipp — chapter and verse

     Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:18:11 -0000

     I saw pianist Matthew Shipp in concert last night (April 1, 2010) in Troy, NY,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.matthewshipp.com/img/shipp_backlit.jpg?w=922"></p> <p><P>I saw pianist Matthew Shipp in concert last night (April 1, 2010) in Troy, NY, as part of a series put on by the <a href="http://www.mediasanctuary.org/">Sanctuary for Independent Media</a> and the <a href="http://www.artscenteronline.org/">Arts Center of the Capital Region</a>. It was a powerful and relentless show, and it inspired <a href="http://jasoncrane.org/2010/04/02/poem-gravity/">a poem called Gravity, which you can read at jasoncrane.org</a>.</p> <p><P>If you want to hear more from Matthew Shipp, <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/25/the-jazz-session-137-matthew-shipp/">he was my guest on The Jazz Session recently</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/02/matthew-shipp-chapter-and-verse/">Matthew Shipp &#8212; chapter and verse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

536. The Jazz Session #156: Joe Locke

     Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:01:41 -0000

     Vibraphonist Joe Locke’s For The Love Of You (E1 Music, 2010) combines film music, pop...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1907" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/01/the-jazz-session-156-joe-locke/locke/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/locke.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="locke" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/locke.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/locke.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/locke.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="locke" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1907" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/locke.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/locke.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/locke.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Vibraphonist Joe Locke&#8217;s <em>For The Love Of You</em> (E1 Music, 2010) combines film music, pop music and Locke&#8217;s original compositions into an organic whole stamped with Locke&#8217;s unmistakable ear for melody and feel for rhythm. In this interview, Locke talks about finding vocalist Kenny Washington; his distinctive approach to arranging for his bands; and one possible explanation for the physicality of his live performances. Learn more at <a href="http://www.joelocke.com/">www.joelocke.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00341YQ48" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/01/the-jazz-session-156-joe-locke/">The Jazz Session #156: Joe Locke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

537. The Jazz Session #155: Orrin Evans

     Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:01:28 -0000

     Pianist Orrin Evans pays tribute to his friend and musical partner Bobby Watson on Faith...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1902" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/29/the-jazz-session-155-orrin-evans/evans/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/evans.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="evans" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/evans.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/evans.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/evans.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="evans" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1902" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/evans.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/evans.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/evans.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Orrin Evans pays tribute to his friend and musical partner Bobby Watson on <em>Faith In Action</em> (Posi-Tone, 2010). In this interview, recorded while Evans was on tour in Italy, he talks about the importance of family and friends to his life and career; why he chose the particular Watson compositions that appear on the new album; and how he approaches the task of leading a band. Learn more at <A href="http://www.myspace.com/orrinevans">www.myspace.com/orrinevans</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00345L4BM" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/29/the-jazz-session-155-orrin-evans/">The Jazz Session #155: Orrin Evans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

538. Half a million downloads!

     Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:38:04 -0000

     Sometime in the past hour or so, The Jazz Session passed 500,000 downloads! Can you...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1897" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/26/half-a-million-downloads/halfmillion/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/halfmillion.jpg?fit=400%2C36&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="400,36" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="halfmillion" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/halfmillion.jpg?fit=250%2C22&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/halfmillion.jpg?fit=400%2C36&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/halfmillion.jpg?resize=400%2C36&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="halfmillion" width="400" height="36" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1897" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/halfmillion.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/halfmillion.jpg?resize=250%2C22&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p><P>Sometime in the past hour or so, <em>The Jazz Session</em> passed 500,000 downloads! Can you believe it? Half a million! Huzzah!</p> <p><P>Thanks to all of you for your support. Tell a friend, OK?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/26/half-a-million-downloads/">Half a million downloads!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

539. The Jazz Session #154: John Ellis

     Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:01:41 -0000

     Saxophonist John Ellis & Double-Wide return with an expanded instrumental line-up on their new CD,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1885" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/25/the-jazz-session-154-john-ellis/ellis-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ellis.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ellis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ellis.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ellis.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ellis.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="ellis" width="280" height="280" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1885" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ellis.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ellis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ellis.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist John Ellis &#038; Double-Wide return with an expanded instrumental line-up on their new CD, <em>Puppet Mischief</em> (Obliq Sound, 2010). This interview was recorded in Albany, NY, right before Ellis&#8217;s show at Red Square. In this interview, Ellis talks about the addition of harmonica and trombone to the band; how he approaches recording sessions; and <em>Ice Siren</em>, his hour-long, song-based narrative collaboration with writer Andy Bragen. Learn more at <a href="http://www.johnaxsonellis.com/">johnaxsonellis.com</a>. </p> <p><P><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is John Ellis&#8217;s second appearance on <em>The Jazz Session</em>. You can also hear him talk about the first Double-Wide album on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/13/the-jazz-session-37-john-ellis/">TJS #37</a> from 2008.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0033IG7TO" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/25/the-jazz-session-154-john-ellis/">The Jazz Session #154: John Ellis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

540. The Jazz Session #153: Frank Kimbrough

     Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:01:19 -0000

     Pianist Frank Kimbrough’s latest CD, Rumors (Palmetto, 2010), comes out on March 30, 2010. It’s...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1874" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/22/the-jazz-session-153-frank-kimbrough/kimbrough/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kimbrough.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kimbrough" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kimbrough.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kimbrough.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kimbrough.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kimbrough" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1874" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kimbrough.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kimbrough.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kimbrough.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Frank Kimbrough&#8217;s latest CD, <em>Rumors</em> (Palmetto, 2010), comes out on March 30, 2010. It&#8217;s a trio session with bassist Masa Kamaguchi and drummer Jeff Hirschfield. In this interview, Kimbrough talks about the album&#8217;s uncommon recording method; how Andrew Hill impacted his early musical life and the lifelong friendship that resulted; and why being ready to fail is a crucial component of musical success. Learn more at <a href="http://home.earthlink.net/~fkimbrough/">home.earthlink.net/~fkimbrough/</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below, starting March 30, 2010:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003A51QRS" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/22/the-jazz-session-153-frank-kimbrough/">The Jazz Session #153: Frank Kimbrough</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

541. The Jazz Session #152: Lionel Loueke

     Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:01:13 -0000

     Guitarist Lionel Loueke combines the music of his native Benin with his immersion in jazz...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1867" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/18/the-jazz-session-152-lionel-loueke/loueke/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/loueke.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="loueke" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/loueke.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/loueke.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/loueke.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="loueke" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1867" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/loueke.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/loueke.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/loueke.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Lionel Loueke combines the music of his native Benin with his immersion in jazz on his album, <em>Mwaliko</em> (Blue Note, 2010). He&#8217;s joined on the record by Angélique Kidjo, Esperanza Spaulding, Richard Bona, Marcus Gilmore and others. In this interview, Loueke talks about his early years in Benin and how he ended up playing jazz in the U.S.; the guests and repertoire on his new album; and the influence of Herbie Hancock on his music and his life. Learn more at <a href="http://www.lionelloueke.com/">www.lionelloueke.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00380DO1G" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/18/the-jazz-session-152-lionel-loueke/">The Jazz Session #152: Lionel Loueke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

542. The Jazz Session #151: Brandon Seabrook

     Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:01:27 -0000

     Guitarist and banjo player Brandon Seabrook’s trio plays a raging blend of metal, bluegrass and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1862" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/15/the-jazz-session-151-brandon-seabrook/seabrook/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/seabrook.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="seabrook" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/seabrook.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/seabrook.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/seabrook.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="seabrook" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1862" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/seabrook.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/seabrook.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/seabrook.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist and banjo player Brandon Seabrook&#8217;s trio plays a raging blend of metal, bluegrass and improvised music on their new CD, <em>Seabrook Power Plant</em> (Loyal Label, 2009). In this interview, Seabrook talks about the intense rhythmic drive of the album; why he started playing the tenor banjo; and the many projects he&#8217;s been involved with as a sideman. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/brandonseabrook">myspace.com/brandonseabrook</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002D43WY2" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/15/the-jazz-session-151-brandon-seabrook/">The Jazz Session #151: Brandon Seabrook</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

543. The Jazz Session #150: Sam Sadigursky

     Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:01:07 -0000

     Show #150! Crazy, ain’t it? Multi-instrumentalist Sadigursky just released Words Project III: Miniatures (New Amsterdam,...

     The post The Jazz Session #150: Sam Sadigursky appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1854" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/11/the-jazz-session-150-sam-sadigursky/sadigursky/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sadigursky.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sadigursky" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sadigursky.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sadigursky.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sadigursky.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sadigursky" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1854" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sadigursky.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sadigursky.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sadigursky.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P><strong>Show #150! Crazy, ain&#8217;t it?</strong></p> <p><P>Multi-instrumentalist Sadigursky just released <em>Words Project III: Miniatures</em> (New Amsterdam, 2010), the third in his series of releases combining contemporary poetry with improvised and through-composed music. In this interview, Sadigursky talks about his decision to use poems as an inspiration for composition; which texts lend themselves to his work and why; and what the various vocalists on his albums bring to the music. Learn more at <a href="http://samsadigursky.com/">samsadigursky.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00369A9YE" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/11/the-jazz-session-150-sam-sadigursky/">The Jazz Session #150: Sam Sadigursky</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

544. The Jazz Session #149: Roger Kellaway

     Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:01:11 -0000

     Roger Kellaway has always refused to be labeled. His career covers jazz and classical composition...

     The post The Jazz Session #149: Roger Kellaway appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1844" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/08/the-jazz-session-149-roger-kellaway/kellaway/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kellaway.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kellaway" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kellaway.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kellaway.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kellaway.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kellaway" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1844" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kellaway.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kellaway.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kellaway.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Roger Kellaway has always refused to be labeled. His career covers jazz and classical composition and performance, as well as work in the television and film industries. Kellaway recently released the 2-CD set <em>Live At The Jazz Standard</em> (IPO, 2008). In this interview, Kellaway talks about playing in a piano trio without drums; working in the film industry; and his ambitious new multimedia project &#8220;Visions Of America,&#8221; featuring Clint Eastwood and Patti Austin. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rogerkellaway.com/">www.rogerkellaway.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001OQSBQE" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/08/the-jazz-session-149-roger-kellaway/">The Jazz Session #149: Roger Kellaway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

545. The Jazz Session #148: John Hollenbeck

     Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:01:33 -0000

     Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck is a constant explorer of new sonic terrain. His large...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1835" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/04/the-jazz-session-148-john-hollenbeck/hollenbeck/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hollenbeck.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hollenbeck" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hollenbeck.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hollenbeck.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hollenbeck.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hollenbeck" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1835" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hollenbeck.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hollenbeck.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hollenbeck.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck is a constant explorer of new sonic terrain. His large ensemble album <em>Eternal Interlude</em> (Sunnyside, 2009) is no exception. In this interview, recorded at the artists retreat Yaddo in Saratoga Springs, NY, Hollenbeck talks about his approach to composition for large ensemble; his mid-retreat trip to the Grammy awards; and several upcoming projects. Learn more at <a href="http://johnhollenbeck.com/">johnhollenbeck.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002T3P27M" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/04/the-jazz-session-148-john-hollenbeck/">The Jazz Session #148: John Hollenbeck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

546. The Jazz Session #147: Chad Taylor

     Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:01:39 -0000

     Chad Taylor is a very busy man, playing drums with his own band and with...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1827" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/01/the-jazz-session-147-chad-taylor/taylor/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/taylor.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="taylor" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/taylor.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/taylor.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/taylor.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="taylor" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1827" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/taylor.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/taylor.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/taylor.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Chad Taylor is a very busy man, playing drums with his own band and with Digital Primitives, the Chicago Underground ensembles, Nicole Mitchell and many others. Taylor&#8217;s trio recording, <em>Circle Down</em> (482 Music, 2009) features bassist Chris Lightcap and pianist Angelica Sanchez. In this interview, Taylor talks about the idea of collective leadership in music; the many projects he&#8217;s been involved with in recent years; and why sometimes the simplest music is the most difficult. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/rythmicnavigation">myspace.com/rythmicnavigation</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002Y7N1XA" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/01/the-jazz-session-147-chad-taylor/">The Jazz Session #147: Chad Taylor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

547. Jazz writing: Scott Giddens profile

     Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:40:15 -0000

     My most recent piece for The Island Packet newspaper on Hilton Head Island, SC, is...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/blogs.islandpacket.com/sites/default/files/images/scottgiddens.jpg?w=922"></p> <p><P>My most recent piece for <em>The Island Packet</em> newspaper on Hilton Head Island, SC, is a short profile of the Hammond organ and organists Jimmy Smith and Scott Giddens.</p> <p><P><a href="http://blogs.islandpacket.com/37973">Read the article.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/26/jazz-writing-scott-giddens-profile/">Jazz writing: Scott Giddens profile</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

548. The Jazz Session #146: Erik Deutsch

     Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:01:10 -0000

     Pianist and keyboardist Erik Deutsch combines a love of groove and vintage keyboards with a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1813" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/25/the-jazz-session-146-erik-deutsch/deutsch/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deutsch.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="deutsch" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deutsch.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deutsch.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deutsch.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="deutsch" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1813" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deutsch.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deutsch.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deutsch.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist and keyboardist Erik Deutsch combines a love of groove and vintage keyboards with a keen ear for melody and orchestration on his CD <em>Hush Money</em> (Hammer &#038; String, 2009). In this interview, Deutsch talks about his musical goals for this album; how he combined live performance and creative use of the recording studio to make the finished product; and his views on the jam band and jazz scenes. Deutsch spent several years with the popular band Fat Mama. Learn more at <a href="http://www.hammerandstring.com/">www.hammerandstring.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002U0I9BA" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/25/the-jazz-session-146-erik-deutsch/">The Jazz Session #146: Erik Deutsch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

549. Happy Anniversary!

     Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:39:51 -0000

     Today is the third anniversary of The Jazz Session, which started back on Feb. 24,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1820" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/24/happy-anniversary/cb026354/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cake.jpg?fit=%2C&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="[]" data-image-title="CB026354" data-image-description="&lt;p&gt;Birthday Cake for a Three Year Old &#8212; Image by © Lawrence Manning/Corbis&lt;/p&gt; " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cake.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cake.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cake.jpg?resize=226%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="CB026354" width="226" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1820" /></p> <p><P>Today is the third anniversary of <em>The Jazz Session</em>, which started back on Feb. 24, 2007 with <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/02/24/show-1-grant-stewart/">TJS #1: Grant Stewart</a>. Here were are, 460,000+ downloads later and still going strong &#8212; thanks to YOU!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/24/happy-anniversary/">Happy Anniversary!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

550. The Jazz Session #145: Harris Eisenstadt

     Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:01:49 -0000

     Drummer and composer Harris Eisenstadt’s album Canada Day (Clean Feed, 2009) is a strong statement...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1797" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/22/the-jazz-session-145-harris-eisenstadt/harris/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/harris.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="harris" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/harris.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/harris.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/harris.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="harris" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1797" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/harris.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/harris.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/harris.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer and composer Harris Eisenstadt&#8217;s album <em>Canada Day</em> (Clean Feed, 2009) is a strong statement by an inventive composer. In this interview, Eisenstadt talks about his compositional goals for the album; how this CD is both related to his past work and different from it; and also about his upcoming nonet project. Learn more at <a href="http://www.harriseisenstadt.com/">www.harriseisenstadt.com</a>. <Strong>NOTE: </strong>Eisenstadt and the Canada Day band will be at Ibeam in Brooklyn on Feb. 26 and 27, 2010. Learn more at <a href="http://ibeambrooklyn.com/">ibeambrooklyn.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002S0KFRS" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/22/the-jazz-session-145-harris-eisenstadt/">The Jazz Session #145: Harris Eisenstadt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

551. The Jazz Session #144: Chris Kelsey

     Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:01:46 -0000

     Chris Kelsey is both a jazz musician and critic — one of the rare people...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1791" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/18/the-jazz-session-144-chris-kelsey/kelsey/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/kelsey.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,250" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kelsey" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/kelsey.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/kelsey.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/kelsey.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kelsey" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1791" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/kelsey.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/kelsey.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Chris Kelsey is both a jazz musician and critic &#8212; one of the rare people who straddles both worlds. His new CD is <em>Not Cool (&#8230;as in &#8220;The Opposite of Paul Desmond&#8221;)</em> (Tzazz Krytyk, 2009). In this interview, Kelsey talks about his approach to composition and performance; how his work as a critic has impacted his career as a musician; and how blogging has changed the way he writes about music. Learn more at <a href="http://chriskelsey.com">chriskelsey.com</a>.</p> <p><P><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chriskelsey4">Click here to purchase Chris Kelsey&#8217;s new album via CD Baby.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/18/the-jazz-session-144-chris-kelsey/">The Jazz Session #144: Chris Kelsey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

552. The Jazz Session #143: Jason Parker

     Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:01:48 -0000

     Seattle-based trumpeter Jason Parker has figured out how to make a living — and a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1785" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/15/the-jazz-session-143-jason-parker/parker/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/parker.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="parker" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/parker.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/parker.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/parker.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="parker" width="240" height="240" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1785" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/parker.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/parker.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Seattle-based trumpeter Jason Parker has figured out how to make a living &#8212; and a life &#8212; with his instrument. Parker&#8217;s quartet has been together for a several years, a fact clearly in evidence on their most recent recording, <em>No More, No Less</em> (Jason Parker Music, 2009). In this interview, Parker talks about the band and what makes it work; his early adoption of social media and how it&#8217;s helped his career; and why he decided to give away his music for free. Learn more at <a href="http://oneworkingmusician.com/">oneworkingmusician.com</a>. Follow Jason Parker on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/1workinmusician">twitter.com/1workinmusician</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002KENCRC" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/15/the-jazz-session-143-jason-parker/">The Jazz Session #143: Jason Parker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

553. My first book!

     Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:54:08 -0000

     I found out Tuesday night that FootHills Publishing, an independent poetry press celebrating its 25th...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1777" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/12/my-first-book/printing-press-woodcut/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/printing-press-woodcut.jpg?fit=235%2C304&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="235,304" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="printing-press-woodcut" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/printing-press-woodcut.jpg?fit=193%2C249&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/printing-press-woodcut.jpg?fit=235%2C304&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/printing-press-woodcut.jpg?resize=235%2C304&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="printing-press-woodcut" width="235" height="304" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1777" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/printing-press-woodcut.jpg?w=235&amp;ssl=1 235w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/printing-press-woodcut.jpg?resize=193%2C249&amp;ssl=1 193w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" /></p> <p>I found out Tuesday night that <a href="http://foothillspublishing.com/">FootHills Publishing</a>, an independent poetry press celebrating its 25th year, is going to publish a collection of my work. I really can&#8217;t believe it. Huzzah!</p> <p><P>Watch <a href="http://jasoncrane.org">jasoncrane.org</a> for more details&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/12/my-first-book/">My first book!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

554. Coming up on The Jazz Session

     Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:12:24 -0000

     Coming up on The Jazz Session over the next couple months: Jason Parker, Chris Kelsey,...

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     <p><P>Coming up on <em>The Jazz Session</em> over the next couple months: Jason Parker, Chris Kelsey, Harris Eisenstadt, Erik Deutsch, Chad Taylor, John Hollenbeck, Roger Kellaway, Sam Sadigursky, Brandon Seabrook, Lionel Loueke, Dave Rempis &#038; Frank Rosaly, Frank Kimbrough, John Ellis, Orrin Evans, Joe Locke, Tyshawn Sorey, Fred Ho, &#8230;Erik Telford, Stanton Moore, Matt Lavelle &#8230; and more! </p> <p><P>Crazy, right?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/coming-up-on-the-jazz-session/">Coming up on The Jazz Session</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

555. The Jazz Session #142: Hiromi

     Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:01:15 -0000

     Pianist Hiromi Uehara spends a lot of time on the road, traveling from gig to...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1768" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/the-jazz-session-142-hiromi/hiromi-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hiromi.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hiromi" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hiromi.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hiromi.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hiromi.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hiromi" width="280" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1768" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hiromi.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hiromi.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hiromi.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Hiromi Uehara spends a lot of time on the road, traveling from gig to gig, from hotel to hotel, from city to city and country to country. Her new CD, <em>Place To Be</em> (Telarc, 2010), pays tribute to many of the places she&#8217;s visited. In this interview, Hiromi talks about life on the road; her emotional return to her hometown in Japan; and why she&#8217;s happy to meet new pianos. Learn more at <a href="http://www.hiromimusic.com/">www.hiromimusic.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0034KDNES" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/the-jazz-session-142-hiromi/">The Jazz Session #142: Hiromi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

556. Brilliant

     Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:07 -0000

     Many thanks to Chris Rich of the blog Brilliant Corners for including The Jazz Session...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1762" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/09/brilliant/hale/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hale.gif?fit=247%2C235&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="247,235" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hale" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hale.gif?fit=247%2C235&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hale.gif?fit=247%2C235&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hale.gif?resize=247%2C235&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hale" width="247" height="235" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1762" /></p> <p><P>Many thanks to Chris Rich of the blog <a href="http://brilliantcornersabostonjazzblog.blogspot.com/">Brilliant Corners</a> for including <em>The Jazz Session</em> right at the top of his site. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;re not familiar with Chris, you should be. He blogs frequently and fearlessly about jazz as an art form and as a business, and I always find his take on the music refreshing and original. Chris also goes out of his way to build a community of jazz fans, musicians and writers, and that&#8217;s important work.</p> <p><P>Back in November, Chris asked me to participate in his occasional profile series. <a href="http://brilliantcornersabostonjazzblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/innovation-and-leadership-from-jazz.html">Here are the results.</a></p> <p><P>So thanks, Chris. The jazz world is better with you in it.</p> <p><P><strong>UPDATE:</strong> This short post prompted <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/09/brilliant/#comments">some nasty comments</a>, which is too bad. But it also prompted <a href="http://brilliantcornersabostonjazzblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/shill-fest-2010.html">an interesting post</a> from Chris Rich, which is good.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/09/brilliant/">Brilliant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

557. The Jazz Session #141: Lee Shaw

     Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:11:00 -0000

     Pianist Lee Shaw is living a fascinating life. From her childhood in Oklahoma in the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1755" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/08/the-jazz-session-141-lee-shaw/blossom/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blossom.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="blossom" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blossom.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blossom.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blossom.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="blossom" width="200" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1755" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blossom.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blossom.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Lee Shaw is living a fascinating life. From her childhood in Oklahoma in the 1920s to her early exposure to jazz in Chicago to her decades-long career as a jazz pianist, Shaw has been everywhere and played with just about everyone. In this interview, recorded at the <a href="http://albanyrotary.org">Rotary Club of Albany, NY</a>, Shaw talks about her early years; why she decided to become a jazz pianist rather than a classical accompanist; and the impulsive proposal that led to a lifetime of musical bliss. Learn more at <a href="http://www.leeshaw.org/">www.leeshaw.org</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can supporting <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002PQ7UP0" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/08/the-jazz-session-141-lee-shaw/">The Jazz Session #141: Lee Shaw</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

558. The Jazz Session #140: Ben Powell

     Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:01:31 -0000

     Violinist Ben Powell made his festival debut this summer at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1745" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/04/the-jazz-session-140-ben-powell/powell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/powell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="powell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/powell.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/powell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/powell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="powell" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1745" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/powell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/powell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/powell.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Violinist Ben Powell made his festival debut this summer at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, where this interview was recorded. Powell was raised in Cheltenham, England, the son of a cellist and a violin teacher. He released the album <em>Light</em> in 2008. In this interview, Powell talks about his musical upbringing; how a chance meeting with an American conductor led to a Berklee scholarship; and why he&#8217;s chosen to focus on music from the early days of jazz. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ben-powell.com">www.ben-powell.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001TOHCIE" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/04/the-jazz-session-140-ben-powell/">The Jazz Session #140: Ben Powell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

559. The Jazz Session #139: Linda Oh

     Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:01:01 -0000

     Bassist Linda Oh was born in Malaysia to Chinese parents, grew up in Perth, Australia,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1733" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/01/the-jazz-session-139-linda-oh/lindaoh/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lindaoh.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="lindaoh" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lindaoh.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lindaoh.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lindaoh.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="lindaoh" width="250" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1733" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lindaoh.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lindaoh.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lindaoh.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist Linda Oh was born in Malaysia to Chinese parents, grew up in Perth, Australia, and now plays the bass in New York City. Her debut recording, <em>Entry</em> (self-produced, 2009), is a strong trio statement featuring trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and drummer Obed Calvaire. In this interview, Oh discusses her decision to challenge herself on her first recording; her upbringing and how it influenced her decision to become a jazz bassist; and how she has dealt with stereotypes about Asian women as she&#8217;s forged her career. Learn more at <a href="http://www.lindaohmusic.com">www.lindaohmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002NSXU36" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/01/the-jazz-session-139-linda-oh/">The Jazz Session #139: Linda Oh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

560. Grammy winners on The Jazz Session

     Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:55:20 -0000

     Congratulations to all the folks who won Grammy awards during the afternoon ceremony today, including...

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     <p><P>Congratulations to all the folks who won Grammy awards during the afternoon ceremony today, including the following former guests on <em>The Jazz Session</em>:</p> <ul> <li>Best Jazz Vocal Album: Kurt Elling, <em>Dedicated To You</em> (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/31/the-jazz-session-77-kurt-elling/">Listen to my interview with Kurt Elling</a>)</li> <li>Best Improvised Jazz Solo: Terence Blanchard on &#8220;Dancin&#8217; 4 Chicken&#8221; from the album <em>Watts</em> by Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts (<a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/13/the-jazz-session-71-terence-blanchard/">Listen to my interview with Terence Blanchard</a> / <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/14/show-12-jeff-tain-watts/">Listen to my interview with Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts</a>)</li> </ul> <p><P>Here&#8217;s the rest of the list of the <a href="http://www.grammy.com/nominees?category=120">awards given out thus far in the jazz category</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/31/grammy-winners-on-the-jazz-session/">Grammy winners on The Jazz Session</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

561. Jazz writing: Noel Freidline

     Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:45:23 -0000

     My latest mini-profile for the Island Packet newspaper on Hilton Head Island, SC, is about...

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     <p><P>My latest mini-profile for the <em>Island Packet</em> newspaper on Hilton Head Island, SC, is about pianist Noel Freidline. Here&#8217;s the opening:</p> <blockquote> <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1718" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/jazz-writing-noel-freidline/noel/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/noel.jpg?fit=250%2C389&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="250,389" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="noel" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/noel.jpg?fit=160%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/noel.jpg?fit=250%2C389&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/noel.jpg?resize=160%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="noel" width="160" height="250" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1718" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/noel.jpg?resize=160%2C250&amp;ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/noel.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px" />Noel Freidline was first exposed to jazz in the usual manner: via National Geographic.</p> <p><P>Wait a minute, National Geographic?</p> <p><P>“My mom was briefly a member of the National Geographic album club back in the late â€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />70s,” Freidline said. “One of the albums they sent her that she did not actually order was a compilation album of Dixieland jazz. One day, when I was about 11 or 12, I found the album and put it on. I was fascinated. Shortly thereafter a neighbor gave me a Dave Brubeck album called ‘Time Out.â€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> He was probably the only person in my little hometown of Clearwater, Kan., who even knew who Dave Brubeck was. Now I was hooked.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://blogs.islandpacket.com/37844">Read the rest of the article.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/jazz-writing-noel-freidline/">Jazz writing: Noel Freidline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

562. The Jazz Session #138: Mike Reed

     Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:01:45 -0000

     Drummer Mike Reed is a mainstay on the Chicago music scene, both as a performer...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1711" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/the-jazz-session-138-mike-reed/reed/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reed.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="reed" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reed.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reed.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reed.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="reed" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1711" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reed.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reed.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reed.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p>Drummer Mike Reed is a mainstay on the Chicago music scene, both as a performer and a presenter. Reed and his band People, Places &#038; Things have a new album called <em>About Us</em> (482 Music, 2009). It&#8217;s part of a trilogy showcasing the past, present and future of the Chicago scene. In this interview, Reed talks about the sometimes overlooked cultural contributions of the “third coast;” why he decided to record this trilogy; and how he went about finding the compositions and musicians he&#8217;s featuring in his current work. Learn more at <a href="http://mikereedmusic.com/">mikereedmusic.com</a>.</p> <p>You&#8217;ll find even more hard bop from Chicago on this week&#8217;s <em>Night Lights</em> from WFIU: <a href="http://indianapublicmedia.org/nightlights/chicago-calling-unsung-heroes-citys-hardbop-scene/">&#8220;Chicago Calling: Unsung Heroes of the Cityâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s Hardbop Scene.&#8221;</a></p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002XVAR3O" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/the-jazz-session-138-mike-reed/">The Jazz Session #138: Mike Reed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

563. The Jazz Session #137: Matthew Shipp

     Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:01:52 -0000

     “To me, music is an occult alphabet of frequencies and vibrations that are transmitted on...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1705" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/25/the-jazz-session-137-matthew-shipp/shipp-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/shipp.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="shipp" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/shipp.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/shipp.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/shipp.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="shipp" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1705" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/shipp.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/shipp.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/shipp.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>&#8220;To me, music is an occult alphabet of frequencies and vibrations that are transmitted on an instrument.&#8221; So says pianist Matthew Shipp, whose new solo piano recording, <em>4D</em> (Thirsty Ear, 2010) comes out on January 26. In this interview, Shipp talks about the joy of solo piano; the lessons he learned from David S. Ware and Roscoe Mitchell; and the origins of music itself. Learn more at <a href="http://www.matthewshipp.com/">www.matthewshipp.com</a>.</p> <p>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0034ICWU6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/25/the-jazz-session-137-matthew-shipp/">The Jazz Session #137: Matthew Shipp</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

564. The Jazz Session #136: James Weidman

     Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:01:02 -0000

     Pianist James Weidman is well known as an accompanist to some of the most heralded...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1695" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/21/the-jazz-session-136-james-weidman/weidman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weidman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="weidman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weidman.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weidman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weidman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="weidman" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1695" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weidman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weidman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weidman.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist James Weidman is well known as an accompanist to some of the most heralded singers of our time, from Abbey Lincoln to Cassandra Wilson. In recent years he&#8217;s travelled the world as a member of Joe Lovano&#8217;s band. On his new CD, <em>Three Worlds</em> (Inner Circle, 2009), Weidman leads an eclectic ensemble of improvisers through his own creative compositions. In this interview, Weidman talks about his early decision not to be pigeonholed; why he usually writes music away from the piano; and his recent trip to play jazz in Moscow. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jamesweidman.com/">www.jamesweidman.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this record, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002ZBFHEG" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/21/the-jazz-session-136-james-weidman/">The Jazz Session #136: James Weidman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

565. The Jazz Session #135: Amy Cervini

     Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:01:20 -0000

     Vocalist Amy Cervini is one of a handful of jazz singers who are successfully taking...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1681" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/18/the-jazz-session-135-amy-cervini/cervini/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cervini.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cervini" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cervini.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cervini.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cervini.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="cervini" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1681" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cervini.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cervini.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cervini.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Vocalist Amy Cervini is one of a handful of jazz singers who are successfully taking their repertoire from outside the Great American Songbook. On Cervini&#8217;s new album, <em>Lovefool</em> (Anzic Records, 2009), she tackles everything from the Cardigans to Depeche Mode to Nellie McKay and makes it all work. In this interview, Cervini talks about how she chooses her repertoire; the response of jazz and pop fans to the music she sings; and how she&#8217;s managed to build both performing and artist management careers. Oh, and she&#8217;s having a baby, too. Learn more at <a href="http://www.amycervini.com/">www.amycervini.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002TSGDJS" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/18/the-jazz-session-135-amy-cervini/">The Jazz Session #135: Amy Cervini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

566. The Jazz Session #134: Marty Ehrlich

     Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:01:55 -0000

     Marty Ehrlich is everywhere. Since moving from St. Louis to New York in 1978, Ehrlich...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1672" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/14/the-jazz-session-134-marty-ehrlich/ehrlich/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ehrlich.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ehrlich" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ehrlich.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ehrlich.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ehrlich.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="ehrlich" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1672" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ehrlich.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ehrlich.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ehrlich.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Marty Ehrlich is everywhere. Since moving from St. Louis to New York in 1978, Ehrlich has established himself as both an in-demand sideman and a leader with a distinct and multi-faceted musical vision. His CD <em>Things Have Got To Change</em> (Clean Feed, 2009), finds Ehrlich leading his Rites Quartet through a program of music written by, or inspired by, saxophonist Julius Hemphill, with whom Ehrlich played. In this interview, Ehrlich talks about his pan-stylistic approach to composition; the influence of the St. Louis scene on his own playing and on New York; and how he approaches the distinct roles of sideman and leader. Learn more at <a href="http://www.martyehrlich.com">www.martyehrlich.com</a>.</p> <p>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002S0VJFU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/14/the-jazz-session-134-marty-ehrlich/">The Jazz Session #134: Marty Ehrlich</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

567. Jazz + basketball = link love

     Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:31:43 -0000

     My recent interview with basketball writer Nathaniel Friedman is getting some exposure on the Interwebs....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1690" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/13/jazz-basketball-link-love/basketball/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Basketball.jpeg?fit=340%2C340&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="340,340" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FinePix A205&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1138306345&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;8.9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Basketball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Basketball.jpeg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Basketball.jpeg?fit=340%2C340&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Basketball-250x250.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="Basketball" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1690" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Basketball.jpeg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Basketball.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Basketball.jpeg?w=340&amp;ssl=1 340w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>My recent interview with basketball writer Nathaniel Friedman is getting some exposure on the Interwebs. It will help to know that Nathaniel Friedman&#8217;s pen name is Bethlehem Shoals:</p> <ul> <li>SLAM, the premier basketball magazine: <a href="http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2010/01/bethlehem-shoals-talks-basketball-jazz/">Bethlehem Shoals talks Basketball &#038; Jazz</a> <li>The Atlantic: <a href="http://correspondents.theatlantic.com/hua_hsu/2010/01/the_sounds_and_the_furies.php">The Sounds &#038; The Furies</a> <li>Stacheketball: <a href="http://stacheketball.neswblogs.com/2010/01/the-mid-afternoon-milk-mustache-featuring-basketball-as-jazz-or-not/">Bethlehem Shoals a.k.a. Nathaniel Friedman guests on “The Jazz Session” to speak on the ineptitude of the Basketball-Jazz comparison.</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/13/jazz-basketball-link-love/">Jazz + basketball = link love</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

568. The Jazz Session #133: Michael Kaeshammer

     Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:01:59 -0000

     Pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer has spent more than a decade making music that’s both...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1660" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/kaeshammer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kaeshammer.jpeg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kaeshammer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kaeshammer.jpeg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kaeshammer.jpeg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kaeshammer-250x250.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="kaeshammer" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1660" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kaeshammer.jpeg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kaeshammer.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kaeshammer.jpeg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer has spent more than a decade making music that&#8217;s both fun and smart. He draws on everything from James P. Johnson and Fats Waller to contemporary pop music on his new album, <em>Lovelight</em> (Alert Music, 2009). In this interview, recorded at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Kaeshammer talks about the nature of showmanship; how he came to love the early stride piano masters; and why New Orleans has become an important source of inspiration for his music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.kaeshammer.com/2009/">kaeshammer.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below.</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0026UZHU0" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/">The Jazz Session #133: Michael Kaeshammer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

569. The Jazz Session #132: Kobie Watkins

     Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:01:33 -0000

     Drummer Kobie Watkins got his start in the world of gospel music in Chicago. He...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1636" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/07/the-jazz-session-132-kobie-watkins/watkins/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/watkins.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="watkins" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/watkins.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/watkins.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/watkins.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="watkins" width="250" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1636" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/watkins.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/watkins.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/watkins.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Kobie Watkins got his start in the world of gospel music in Chicago. He branched out into playing with guitarist (and Sonny Rollins sideman) Bobby Broom. That relationship led to Watkins himself joining Rollins&#8217; band. Watkins has just released his debut album as a leader, <em>Involved</em> (Origin, 2009). In this interview, Watkins talks about the album as a snapshot of one point in his musical life; his audition for Sonny Rollins; and what playing every night with a living legend has taught him. Learn more at <a href="http://www.kobiewatkins.com/">www.kobiewatkins.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0029Q08ZU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/07/the-jazz-session-132-kobie-watkins/">The Jazz Session #132: Kobie Watkins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

570. Listener requests for guests on The Jazz Session

     Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:29:42 -0000

     Here are the responses to the survey question, “If you could book one artist for...

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     <p><P>Here are the responses to the survey question, &#8220;If you could book one artist for The Jazz Session, who would it be?&#8221; These are in the order received, and there are certainly duplicates. If the person has already been a guest on the show, I&#8217;ve noted that <strong>in bold type with the show number </strong> after their name. And for everyone else: I&#8217;m workin&#8217; on &#8217;em! </p> <p><em>(Two notes: 1. This post has a &#8220;Continue Reading&#8221; link partway through. Click on that link for the full list. 2. If you&#8217;re reading this at thejazzsession.com, you&#8217;ll see an alphabetical list of all the past guests on the left side of the page. Click on any name to hear the interview.)</em></p> <ul> <li>Tom Harrell <li>Kurt Rosenwinkel <li>Pat Metheny <li>Miles Davis! Hehe &#8230; seriously, though &#8230; I can&#8217;t think of anyone &#8211; and actually appreciate learning abuot new folks rather than just hearing from folks I already know! <li>Julian Lage &#8211; <strong>TJS #94</strong> <li>Jeremy Davenport <li>I&#8217;m afraid I&#8217;ll say one who has already been done! <li>Carla Bley <li>John Scofield <li>One? In a perfect world, Wayne Shorter. But you do such a great job with artists that deserve more recognition, such as Joe Fonda, Mario Pavone, Vinny Golia, John Hollenbeck, etc<br /> &#8211; <strong>Hollenbeck is booked!</strong><br /> <span id="more-1649"></span></p> <li>Maria Schneider. <li>Charlie Haden <li>some of the more modern jazz composers for larger groups, i.e. larger than a quartet <li>Wayne Shorter! <li>kurt rosenwinkel <li>Wayne Shorter <li>I&#8217;ll add two &#8211; Cecil Taylor (piano) and George Lewis (trombone) <li>Ben Allison <li>Ellery Eskelin <li>robert glasper (<strong>TJS #99</strong>), dave holland <li>Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts &#8211; <strong>TJS #12</strong> <li>I don&#8217;t think you&#8217;ve had Anat Cohen yet. <li>Pat Metheny <li>bassist Avishai Cohen <li>Just one? Wayne Horvitz or Matt Jorgensen <li>the librettist, pianist who wrote about the sports page and my attorney bernie. (Dave Frishberg) <li>Done deal: Sam Rivers! :) &#8211; <strong>TJS #120</strong> <li>Dr John <li>Henry Threadgill &#8211; <strong>On the way!</strong> <li>Dave Brubeck <li>Victor Wooten <li>Bobby McFerrin <li>Dafnis Prieto <li>Charles Lloyd <li>Hmmmm, Greg Osby&#8230; Jason Moran (<strong>TJS #18</strong>). But avoid the surface and dig. <li>The Bad Plus <li>Jan Garbarek <li>wynton Marsalis <li>Hank Jones <li>Eddie Gomez <li>Jan Garbarek <li>Paul Gonsalves!,..but from the Living,..Hilliard Greene,.Bass Player.. <li>Rudresh Mahanthappa <li>Nicholas Payton <li>I&#8217;d really like to have European jazz artists featured in the show. They are literary thousands of them out there and, unfortunately, all but missing at the moment in the show. I think it&#8217;d add a whole different (refeshing?) dimension to discussions about jazz and its future. Hey, it&#8217;s just a phone call, right? &#8211; <strong>TJS #3, 4, 24, 26, 32, 48, 54, 82, 89, 102, 103, 117. The preceding doesn&#8217;t include all the non-European, non-American guests from places like S. America, Japan, S. Africa, Australia, etc.</strong> <li>Love being introduced to new artists, keep it up <li>I think there&#8217;s a lot of mainstream stuff on the Jazz Session, which is fine, but it would be nice to see a little more on the fringes, which for me could just as well be Ruby Braff as it could Peter Brotzmann. But to answer your question, let&#8217;s say George Lewis. <li>Are you short of leads? Joe Lovano? Martin Taylor&#8217;s funny. Can Bireli Lagrene speak english? Someone to talk about the scenes in Germany. <li>Brian Jones <li>David Binney <li>david murray <li>Ellington alumni Bassist John Lamb and Trombonist Buster Cooper in St. Petersburg FL <li>Melody Gardot &#8211; she has an incredible story and sings like an angel <li>bassist michael moore <li>Charlie Parker, back from the grave. Just Kidding! How bout Erik Truffaz <li>How about two: #1. Benny Maupin &#8211; loved Escondido from his last CD; #2. Buster Williams &#8211; kicked electric bassists out of a master class at Stanford but I still love him! <li>Norah Jones <li>Jacob William. <li>Tough call &#8211; you do such a good job &#8211; Wayne Shorter, I suppose <li>dead: mingus / alive: Massimo Sammi <li>David Cutler <li>William Parker <li>Brian Blade, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Zsolt Kaltenecker, Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman, Nils Wogram (sorry these were actually six) <li>Wil Blades (SF Bay Area organist), Dave Douglas, John Zorn <li>Nina Simone &#8211; deceased <li>Bobo Stenson <li>Zakir Hussain <li>Kurt Rosenwinkel <li>Soweto Kinch <li>Jeff Kashiwa <li>Nikolaj Hess <li>Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey <li>Ahmad Jamal <li>Rob Scheps <li>Kenny Barron <li>Alan Broadbent <li>Frank Butrey <li>Paul Motian (get him while you still can!) <li>Marco Benevento <li>Hard to say.The variety and quality of artists is quite good, and I have to catch up on some episodes I have missed!</li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/05/listener-requests-for-guests-on-the-jazz-session/">Listener requests for guests on The Jazz Session</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

571. The Jazz Session #131: Chris Potter

     Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:01:24 -0000

     Saxophonist Chris Potter’s new album, Ultrahang (ArtistShare, 2009), is an exploration of groove and melody....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1622" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/04/the-jazz-session-131-chris-potter/potter/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/potter.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="potter" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/potter.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/potter.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/potter.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="potter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1622" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/potter.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/potter.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/potter.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Chris Potter&#8217;s new album, <em>Ultrahang</em> (ArtistShare, 2009), is an exploration of groove and melody. In this interview, recorded before Potter&#8217;s performance with Dave Holland at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Potter talks about how a middle-class kid in Columbia, SC, ended up liking Chicago blues; why he looks first to please himself with the music he makes; and how rhythm breaks down barriers with an audience. Learn more at <a href="http://www.chrispottermusic.com/">www.chrispottermusic.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>EVENT:</strong> Chris Potter&#8217;s Underground (Adam Rogers &#8211; guitar, Craig Taborn &#8211; Fender Rhodes and Nate Smith &#8211; drums) will be at the Village Vanguard this week from Jan. 5-10. More information is available at <a href="http://villagevanguard.com/">villagevanguard.com</a>.</p> <p>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002A6GR86" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/04/the-jazz-session-131-chris-potter/">The Jazz Session #131: Chris Potter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

572. The Jazz Session #130: Nathaniel Friedman

     Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:01:31 -0000

     Before he began writing about basketball at freedarko.com and in FreeDarko presents The Macrophenomenal Pro...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="246" height="308" data-attachment-id="1599" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/01/the-jazz-session-130-nathaniel-friedman/openingbook/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/openingbook.png?fit=246%2C308&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="246,308" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="openingbook" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/openingbook.png?fit=199%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/openingbook.png?fit=246%2C308&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/openingbook.png?resize=246%2C308&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="openingbook" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1599" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/openingbook.png?w=246&amp;ssl=1 246w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/openingbook.png?resize=199%2C250&amp;ssl=1 199w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px" /></p> <p>Before he began writing about basketball at <a href="http://freedarko.com">freedarko.com</a> and in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596915617?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=thejasoncrane-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=1596915617">FreeDarko presents The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today&#8217;s Game</a>, Nathaniel Friedman wrote about jazz. In this interview, he discusses the &#8220;basketball=jazz&#8221; meme; a popular jazz album that many people lost their virginity to; and the need to turn sports into art. Learn more at <a href="http://freedarko.blogspot.com/">freedarko.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy Nathaniel Friedman&#8217;s book, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=1596915617" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/01/the-jazz-session-130-nathaniel-friedman/">The Jazz Session #130: Nathaniel Friedman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

573. The Jazz Session looks back at 2009: Oh, the places you’ll go!

     Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:13:47 -0000

     My year-in-review article for All About Jazz is now available online. It’s a look at...

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     <p>My year-in-review article for All About Jazz is <a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=35158&#038;pg=1">now available online</a>. It&#8217;s a look at some of the interesting places at which I recorded episodes of the show in 2009. These spots include:</p> <ul> <li>Steve Kuhn&#8217;s kitchen <li>The lobby of Vijay Iyer&#8217;s apartment building <li>A trailer behind the stage at the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival <li>James Shipp&#8217;s minivan <li>&#8230;and many more!</li> </ul> <p><P>Read: <a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=35158&#038;pg=1">The Jazz Session: Oh, The Places You&#8217;ll Go!</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/31/the-jazz-session-looks-back-at-2009-oh-the-places-youll-go/">The Jazz Session looks back at 2009: Oh, the places you&#8217;ll go!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

574. The Jazz Session #129: Eric Alexander

     Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:01:42 -0000

     Saxophonist Eric Alexander has forged a multi-decade career out of one simple concept: “To thine...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1593" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/30/the-jazz-session-129-eric-alexander/eric20large/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eric20large.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="eric20large" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eric20large.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eric20large.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eric20large.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="eric20large" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1593" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eric20large.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eric20large.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eric20large.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Saxophonist Eric Alexander has forged a multi-decade career out of one simple concept: &#8220;To thine own self be true.&#8221; In this interview, recorded before his September 2009 performance in Schenectady, NY, Alexander talks about his musical vision; his experience as a teacher at SUNY Purchase; and why he thinks it&#8217;s possible to point to one particular period of jazz as the greatest in the music&#8217;s history. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ericalexanderjazz.com/">www.ericalexanderjazz.com</a>.</p> <p><P>The tunes in this interview come from Eric Alexander&#8217;s <em>Nightlife In Tokyo</em> CD. If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B000UBJAHS" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/30/the-jazz-session-129-eric-alexander/">The Jazz Session #129: Eric Alexander</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

575. The Jazz Session hits 400,000 downloads!

     Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:48:15 -0000

     What a way to end 2009! Thank you so much for your support. You make...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="341" data-attachment-id="1615" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-hits-400000-downloads/fireworks/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fireworks.jpg?fit=400%2C341&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="400,341" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="fireworks" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fireworks.jpg?fit=250%2C213&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fireworks.jpg?fit=400%2C341&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fireworks.jpg?resize=400%2C341&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="fireworks" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1615" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fireworks.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fireworks.jpg?resize=250%2C213&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p><P>What a way to end 2009! Thank you so much for your support. You make it all worthwhile.</p> <p><P>Stay tuned in 2010 for many more interviews, including Sonny Rollins, Marty Ehrlich, Amy Cervini, Matthew Shipp, Lee Shaw, Tyshawn Sorey, Chad Taylor, James Wiedman, Mike Reed, Linda Oh, Hiromi, Jason Parker, Erik Deutsch, Harris Eisenstadt, Roger Kellaway, Sam Sadigursky and many more!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-hits-400000-downloads/">The Jazz Session hits 400,000 downloads!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

576. The Jazz Session #128: Dan Scofield on Sonny Simmons

     Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:01:42 -0000

     Saxophonist Sonny Simmons is the subject of a new documentary now in production called Just...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1586" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-128-dan-scofield-on-sonny-simmons/sonnysimmons/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sonnysimmons.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sonnysimmons" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sonnysimmons.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sonnysimmons.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sonnysimmons.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="sonnysimmons" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1586" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sonnysimmons.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sonnysimmons.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sonnysimmons.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Sonny Simmons is the subject of a new documentary now in production called <em>Just A Guy Who Knows</em>. The filmmakers, Dan Scofield and Mike Ercolini, have so far produced a 20-minute trailer and are raising funds to finish a 45-minute short film on Simmons. The saxophonist has lived a remarkable life, moving from his days as a colleague of John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins to near anonymity as a musician on the streets of San Francisco. He&#8217;s now back in action again, and his wisdom and intelligence shine through in the documentary. Learn more at <a href="http://www.justaguywhoknows.com/">www.justaguywhoknows.com</a>.</p> <p><P>Here&#8217;s the short trailer for the film. Visit the Web site to get access to the longer version.</p> <p><P><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6960622&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" /></object></p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/6960622">JUST A GUY WHO KNOWS trailer</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2387000">Blind Escrow Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <p><P>One of Sonny&#8217;s recent albums is <em>Ancient Ritual</em>. If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00122KC4O" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-128-dan-scofield-on-sonny-simmons/">The Jazz Session #128: Dan Scofield on Sonny Simmons</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

577. The Jazz Session #127: James Shipp

     Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:00:26 -0000

     Drummer and percussionist James Shipp is making music without borders. With his band Nos Novo,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1581" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/25/the-jazz-session-127-james-shipp/shipp/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shipp.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="shipp" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shipp.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shipp.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shipp.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="shipp" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1581" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shipp.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shipp.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shipp.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer and percussionist James Shipp is making music without borders. With his band Nos Novo, Shipp has just released <em>Strange Sweethearts In America</em> (Shippwrite Music, 2009), a fascinating and fun mix of traditional Irish melodies and rhythms with Brazilian music and collective improvisation. In this interview, Shipp talks about the genesis of the band; provides a guide to the varying ingredients on the album; and talks about what makes each of these styles so special to him. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jamesshipp.com/">www.jamesshipp.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0031FB2K8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/25/the-jazz-session-127-james-shipp/">The Jazz Session #127: James Shipp</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

578. The Jazz Session #126: Cooper-Moore

     Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:44:45 -0000

     Cooper-Moore is a musical renaissance man. He’s a pianist who also invents and builds his...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1574" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/23/the-jazz-session-126-cooper-moore/coopermoore/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/coopermoore.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="coopermoore" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/coopermoore.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/coopermoore.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/coopermoore.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="coopermoore" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1574" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/coopermoore.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/coopermoore.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/coopermoore.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Cooper-Moore is a musical renaissance man. He&#8217;s a pianist who also invents and builds his own instruments. He&#8217;s steeped in history and tradition, and refreshingly free from convention. In this interview, Cooper-Moore talks about his childhood days as the town musician; why he feels that playing music is far more than a profession; and how and why he began creating his own instruments. Learn more at <a href="http://www.hopscotchrecords.com/cooper.html">www.hopscotchrecords.com/cooper.html</a>.</p> <p><P>Several of the tunes in this interview come from the new Digital Primitives album. If you&#8217;d like to buy this recording, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002Z8AQ68" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/23/the-jazz-session-126-cooper-moore/">The Jazz Session #126: Cooper-Moore</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

579. The Jazz Session #125: Harry Babasin

     Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:01:57 -0000

     You’d think that helping to invent a new genre of music and being the first...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1566" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/21/the-jazz-session-125-harry-babasin/babasin/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/babasin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="babasin" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/babasin.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/babasin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/babasin.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="babasin" title="babasin" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1566" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/babasin.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/babasin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/babasin.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>You&#8217;d think that helping to invent a new genre of music and being the first person to play your instrument in a jazz setting would be enough to get you some headlines in the jazz history books. You&#8217;d be wrong. Meet Harry Babasin, the bassist who played on the very first recordings of what became bossa nova, and then became the first person to play pizzicato cello in a jazz group. He&#8217;s now largely forgotten. In this interview, his son Von Babasin talks about Harry&#8217;s life and accomplishments, and Von&#8217;s mission to film a documentary that will restore his dad to his rightful place in jazz history. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jazzinhollywood.com/harrythebear.html">www.jazzinhollywood.com/harrythebear.html</a>.</p> <p><P>Harry Babasin&#8217;s band The Jazz Pickers features Harry&#8217;s cello work. If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below.</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B000QZYNWU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/21/the-jazz-session-125-harry-babasin/">The Jazz Session #125: Harry Babasin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

580. The Jazz Session #124: Ted Sirota

     Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:01:30 -0000

     Drummer Ted Sirota is using his powers for good. On his most recent album, Seize...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1556" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/18/the-jazz-session-124-ted-sirota/sirota/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sirota.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sirota" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sirota.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sirota.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sirota.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="sirota" title="sirota" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1556" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sirota.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sirota.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sirota.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Ted Sirota is using his powers for good. On his most recent album, <em>Seize The Time</em> (Naim, 2009), Sirota once again chooses to make a political statement with his song titles and choices. In this interview, Sirota talks about making political jazz; why he&#8217;s not going to use liner notes again; and the fine balance between delivering a message and having that message overshadow the music. Learn more at <a href="http://tedsirota.com">tedsirota.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002K9P25C" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/18/the-jazz-session-124-ted-sirota/">The Jazz Session #124: Ted Sirota</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

581. The Jazz Session #123: Willard Jenkins

     Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:01:10 -0000

     Willard Jenkins is a jazz broadcaster and blogger, and a consultant to jazz artists and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1544" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/16/the-jazz-session-123-willard-jenkins/jenkins/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jenkins.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jenkins" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jenkins.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jenkins.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jenkins.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="jenkins" title="jenkins" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1544" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jenkins.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jenkins.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/jenkins.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Willard Jenkins is a jazz broadcaster and blogger, and a consultant to jazz artists and festivals. Jenkins&#8217; blog, <a href="http://www.openskyjazz.com/blog/">The Independent Ear</a>, is a constant source of news and views about the jazz world. In this interview, Jenkins talks about the diminishing influence of jazz in people&#8217;s home record collections and thus in the lives of their children; why jazz is no longer an integral part of the black community experience; and that jazz isn&#8217;t dead &#8212; but it does need to work on audience development. Learn more at <a href="http://openskyjazz.com/">openskyjazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/16/the-jazz-session-123-willard-jenkins/">The Jazz Session #123: Willard Jenkins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

582. The Jazz Session #122: Rez Abbasi

     Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:01:37 -0000

     Guitarist Rez Abbasi continues his rhythmic and harmonic explorations on Things To Come (Sunnyside, 2009)....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1536" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/14/the-jazz-session-122-rez-abbasi/abbasi/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/abbasi.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="abbasi" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/abbasi.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/abbasi.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/abbasi.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="abbasi" title="abbasi" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1536" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/abbasi.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/abbasi.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/abbasi.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Rez Abbasi continues his rhythmic and harmonic explorations on <em>Things To Come</em> (Sunnyside, 2009). He&#8217;s joined on this album by pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa, bassist Johannes Weidenmeuller, drummer Dan Weiss, cellist Mike Block and vocalist Kiran Ahluwalia. In this interview, Abbasi discusses the Indian-Pakistani jazz scene in New York; how he incorporates Indian and Pakistani music into his compositions even without the use of traditional instruments; and why he feels his best compositions are combinations of craft and inspiration. Learn more at <a href="http://www.reztone.com/">www.reztone.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002T2QOT8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/14/the-jazz-session-122-rez-abbasi/">The Jazz Session #122: Rez Abbasi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

583. The Jazz Session #121: Darcy James Argue

     Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:01:00 -0000

     Infernal Machines (New Amsterdam Records, 2009), the debut CD from composer Darcy James Argue’s Secret...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1529" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/11/the-jazz-session-121-darcy-james-argue/argue/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/argue.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="argue" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/argue.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/argue.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/argue.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="argue" title="argue" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1529" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/argue.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/argue.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/argue.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P><em>Infernal Machines</em> (New Amsterdam Records, 2009), the debut CD from composer Darcy James Argue&#8217;s Secret Society, is one of the most talked-about records of the year. In this interview, Argue reveals why he chose to write modern music using a big band as his musical vehicle; how he turned a simple blog into a social media juggernaut; and why the last thing he wants to be is nostalgic about music. Learn more at <a href="http://secretsociety.typepad.com/">secretsociety.typepad.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002SUY46G" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/11/the-jazz-session-121-darcy-james-argue/">The Jazz Session #121: Darcy James Argue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

584. The Jazz Session #120: Sam Rivers

     Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:01:25 -0000

     Sam Rivers is a musical renaissance man. He’s performed in big bands, bop bands, R&B...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1514" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/09/the-jazz-session-120-sam-rivers/rivers/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="rivers" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="rivers" title="rivers" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1514" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rivers.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Sam Rivers is a musical renaissance man. He&#8217;s performed in big bands, bop bands, R&#038;B groups, blues bands and free-jazz ensembles. Rivers is currently composing adventurous large-ensemble music (such as is found on his 2006 CD <em>Aurora</em>) in an unlikely location: Orlando, Florida. In this interview, Rivers talks about his early days in Boston; how he was recruited by Jimi Hendrix while playing with Cecil Taylor; and how a tour with Dizzy Gillespie led to his relocation to Florida. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rivbea.com/">rivbea.com</a>.</p> <p><P>The music in this episode comes from Sam Rivers&#8217; album <em>Aurora</em>. If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00126ONOA" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/09/the-jazz-session-120-sam-rivers/">The Jazz Session #120: Sam Rivers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

585. My Top 10 Jazz CDs of 2009

     Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:52:50 -0000

     These lists are always a bit ridiculous to compile, given the near impossibility of rating...

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     <p><P><em>These lists are always a bit ridiculous to compile, given the near impossibility of rating art and the sheer number of CDs released each year. That said, I compiled the list below for the 2009 Village Voice Jazz Critics Poll.</em></p> <p><P><strong>TOP 10</strong><br /> Artist &#8211; <em>Album</em> (Label)</p> <ol> <li>Fay Victor &#8211; <em>The FreeSong Suite</em> (Greene Avenue)</li> <li>Vijay Iyer &#8211; <em>Historicity</em> (ACT)</li> <li>Darius Jones &#8211; <em>Man&#8217;ish Boy</em> (AUM Fidelity)</li> <li>The Fully Celebrated &#8211; <em>Drunk On The Blood Of The Holy Ones</em> (AUM Fidelity)</li> <li>The Respect Sextet &#8211; <em>Sirius Respect</em> (Mode)</li> <li>Ted Sirota&#8217;s Rebel Souls &#8211; <em>Seize The Time</em> (Naim)</li> <li>Digital Primitives &#8211; <em>Hum Crackle &#038; Pop</em> (Hopscotch)</li> <li>Terence Blanchard &#8211; <em>Choices</em> (Concord)</li> <li>Steve Lehman &#8211; <em>Travail, Transformation &#038; Flow</em> (Pi Recordings)</li> <li>Kat Edmonson &#8211; <em>Take To The Sky</em> (Convivium)</li> </ol> <p><P><strong>TOP 3 REISSUES</strong></p> <ol> <li>Art Pepper &#8211; <em>The Art History Project</em> (Widow&#8217;s Taste)</li> <li>Tony Bennett &#038; Bill Evans &#8211; <em>The Complete Tony Bennett &#038; Bill Evans Recordings on Fantasy</em> (Concord)</li> <li> &#8212; not voting for a 3rd &#8212; </li> </ol> <p><P><strong>BEST VOCAL ALBUM</strong></p> <p><P>Fay Victor &#8211; <em>The FreeSong Suite</em> (Greene Avenue)</p> <p><P><strong>BEST DEBUT CD</strong></p> <p><P>Darius Jones &#8211; <em>Man&#8217;ish Boy</em> (AUM Fidelity)</p> <p><strong>BEST LATIN JAZZ CD</strong></p> <p><P>&#8212; not voting &#8212; </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/08/my-top-10-jazz-cds-of-2009/">My Top 10 Jazz CDs of 2009</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

586. The Jazz Session #119: Dom Minasi

     Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:01:10 -0000

     Guitarist Dom Minasi’s most recent recording, Dissonance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (Konnex, 2009), features...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1509" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/07/the-jazz-session-119-dom-minasi/minasi/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/minasi.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="minasi" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/minasi.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/minasi.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/minasi.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="minasi" title="minasi" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1509" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/minasi.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/minasi.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/minasi.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Guitarist Dom Minasi&#8217;s most recent recording, <em>Dissonance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder</em> (Konnex, 2009), features his string quartet in a program of adventurous composition and improvisation. In this interview, Minasi talks about how he spent the 20 years between his last Blue Note recording and his re-emergence as a leader; why Johnny Smith was a big influence on him, and why he let that influence go; and how a lifetime of playing, teaching and practicing has brought him to this prolific period. The Dom Minasi String Quartet plays on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at <a href="http://www.roulette.org/">Roulette</a> in NYC. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.domminasi.com/">domminasi.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0029UG9VS" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/07/the-jazz-session-119-dom-minasi/">The Jazz Session #119: Dom Minasi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

587. The Jazz Session #118: Luis Bonilla

     Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:01:06 -0000

     Luis Bonilla blends humor, adventurousness and a passion for his family on his new CD,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1502" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/04/the-jazz-session-118-luis-bonilla/bonilla/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bonilla.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bonilla" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bonilla.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bonilla.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bonilla.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="bonilla" title="bonilla" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1502" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bonilla.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bonilla.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bonilla.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Luis Bonilla blends humor, adventurousness and a passion for his family on his new CD, <em>I Talking Now</em> (Planet Arts, 2009). In this interview, the in-demand trombonist talks about the use of humor in music; the effect of his time with Lester Bowie; and how thinking &#8220;beginning brass&#8221; was a shop class led to his life with the trombone. Learn more at <a href="http://www.trombonilla.com/">trombonilla.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002LXZ8VU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/04/the-jazz-session-118-luis-bonilla/">The Jazz Session #118: Luis Bonilla</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

588. The Jazz Session #117: Eldar

     Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:01:38 -0000

     Pianist Eldar came onto the jazz scene as a child prodigy. Now in his early...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1495" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/02/the-jazz-session-117-eldar/eldar/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eldar.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="eldar" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eldar.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eldar.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eldar.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="eldar" title="eldar" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1495" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eldar.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eldar.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eldar.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Eldar came onto the jazz scene as a child prodigy. Now in his early 20s, Eldar is expanding his repertoire as a composer and improviser. His new album is <em>Virtue</em> (Sony Masterworks Jazz, 2009). In this wide-ranging interview, Eldar talks about making music relevant to the present day; the nature of the jazz audience; and why many people respond to the &#8220;color&#8221; of music before anything else. Learn more at <a href="http://www.eldarjazz.com/">eldarjazz.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002LHCQHK" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/02/the-jazz-session-117-eldar/">The Jazz Session #117: Eldar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

589. The Jazz Session #116: Wayne Wallace

     Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:01:11 -0000

     Trombonist Wayne Wallace brings a lifetime of jazz, R&B and latin playing together on his...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1474" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/30/the-jazz-session-116-wayne-wallace/wallace/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wallace.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wallace" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wallace.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wallace.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wallace.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="wallace" title="wallace" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1474" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wallace.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wallace.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wallace.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Trombonist Wayne Wallace brings a lifetime of jazz, R&#038;B and latin playing together on his new latin jazz CD, <em>¡Bien, Bien!</em> (Patois Records, 2009). In this interview, Wallace talks about his introduction to latin music and why it spoke to him; his years as a semi-pro soccer player and how that helped him navigate the communities in which latin music is played; and why he may just have the greatest wedding band in history. Learn more at <a href="http://www.walacomusic.com/">walacomusic.com</a>.</p> <p>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002TD9GS8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/30/the-jazz-session-116-wayne-wallace/">The Jazz Session #116: Wayne Wallace</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

590. The Jazz Session #115: Paquito D’Rivera

     Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:01:56 -0000

     Paquito D’Rivera is equally at home in the jazz and classical worlds, a fact he...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1459" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/27/the-jazz-session-115-paquito-drivera/drivera/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/drivera.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drivera" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/drivera.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/drivera.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/drivera.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="drivera" title="drivera" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1459" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/drivera.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/drivera.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/drivera.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Paquito D&#8217;Rivera is equally at home in the jazz and classical worlds, a fact he showcased during his performance at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. In this interview, D&#8217;Rivera talks about several of the pieces he performed that night: &#8220;Conversations With Cachao&#8221; and &#8220;The Panamericana Suite.&#8221; He also discusses &#8220;Fiddle Dreams,&#8221; a rare commission from the Library of Congress; and why he thinks the jazz and classical worlds can learn from one another. The music in this program is taken from his album <em>Jazz Clazz</em> (Termidor Music, 2009). Learn more at <a href="http://www.paquitodrivera.com/">paquitodrivera.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy the album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session </em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002H0AAGA" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/27/the-jazz-session-115-paquito-drivera/">The Jazz Session #115: Paquito D&#8217;Rivera</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

591. The Jazz Session #114: Edmar Castaneda

     Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:01:55 -0000

     Harpist Edmar Castaneda combines folkloric music from his native Colombia with jazz and other latin...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1451" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/25/the-jazz-session-114-edmar-castaneda/casteneda/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casteneda.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="casteneda" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casteneda.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casteneda.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casteneda.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="casteneda" title="casteneda" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1451" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casteneda.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casteneda.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Harpist Edmar Castaneda combines folkloric music from his native Colombia with jazz and other latin influences on his new album, <em>Entre Cuerdas</em> (ArtistShare, 2009). In this interview, Castaneda talks about his discovery of jazz as a teenager; his first attempts to sit in at <em>descarga</em> jam session &#8230; on the harp; and how he ended up with what is probably the only harp-trombone-percussion trio in the world. Learn more at <a href="http://www.edmarcastaneda.com/">edmarcastaneda.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy the album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002CSPCGU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/25/the-jazz-session-114-edmar-castaneda/">The Jazz Session #114: Edmar Castaneda</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

592. The Jazz Session #113: Benny Reid

     Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:01:18 -0000

     On his second album, Escaping Shadows (Concord, 2009), saxophonist Benny Reid continues to explore the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1445" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/23/the-jazz-session-113-benny-reid/reid/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/reid.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="reid" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/reid.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/reid.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/reid.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="reid" title="reid" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1445" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/reid.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/reid.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/reid.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>On his second album, <em>Escaping Shadows</em> (Concord, 2009), saxophonist Benny Reid continues to explore the musical path first laid down by Pat Metheny. In this interview, recorded just after Reid&#8217;s performance at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Reid talks about the influence of Metheny; why he chooses to compose everything from the melodies to the bass lines of his tunes; and how he navigates both the artistic and business sides of music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bennyreid.com/">bennyreid.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy the album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002O03JMA" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/23/the-jazz-session-113-benny-reid/">The Jazz Session #113: Benny Reid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

593. The Jazz Session #112: Martin Urbach

     Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:49 -0000

     Drummer Martin Urbach is a citizen of the world. His travels have taken him from...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1432" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/20/the-jazz-session-112-martin-urbach/urbach/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/urbach.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="urbach" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/urbach.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/urbach.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/urbach.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="urbach" title="urbach" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1432" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/urbach.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/urbach.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/urbach.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Drummer Martin Urbach is a citizen of the world. His travels have taken him from his native Bolivia to New Orleans and then New York. His experiences along the way are expressed musically on <em>Free Will</em> (self-produced, 2008). In this interview, Urbach talks about his musical and cultural upbringing; his flight from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina; and why after so many years playing instrumental music, he&#8217;s now writing songs with words. Learn more at <a href="http://www.martinurbach.com/">martinurbach.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this record, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0026I7NYK" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/20/the-jazz-session-112-martin-urbach/">The Jazz Session #112: Martin Urbach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

594. The Jazz Session #111: Diverse

     Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:01:37 -0000

     The band Diverse consists of students from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. They...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1424" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/18/the-jazz-session-111-diverse/diverse/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/diverse.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="diverse" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/diverse.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/diverse.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/diverse.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="diverse" title="diverse" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1424" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/diverse.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/diverse.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/diverse.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>The band Diverse consists of students from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. They all study with saxophonist Bobby Watson. They won a contest that included a recording contract with Origin Records, and the result is <em>Diverse</em> (Origin, 2009), a well-crafted selection of original music. In this interview, trumpeter Hermon Mehari talks about how the band got started; why they ended up playing some tunes in the contest that were written the same day as the performance; and what comes next now that they&#8217;ve made a record and opened for Roy Haynes. Learn more at <a href="http://diversejazz.com/">diversejazz.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002IWGWZK" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/18/the-jazz-session-111-diverse/">The Jazz Session #111: Diverse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

595. The Jazz Session #110: John Goldsby

     Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:01:44 -0000

     Bassist John Goldsby has worked in Germany for the last 15 years, playing in a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1418" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/16/the-jazz-session-110-john-goldsby/goldsby/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/goldsby.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="goldsby" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/goldsby.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/goldsby.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/goldsby.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="goldsby" title="goldsby" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1418" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/goldsby.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/goldsby.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/goldsby.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Bassist John Goldsby has worked in Germany for the last 15 years, playing in a state-sponsored jazz orchestra in Cologne. On his album <em>Space For The Bass</em> (Bass Lion, 2009), Goldsby explores the role of the bass in a variety of small-group settings. In this interview, Goldsby talks about why he&#8217;s chosen to make his home in Germany since the mid-90s; his view of the bass and its place in an ensemble; and how an improbable gig in Louisville, KY, put him on the bandstand with some of the great names in jazz. Learn more at <a href="http://www.goldsby.de/">goldsby.de</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002G98THY" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/16/the-jazz-session-110-john-goldsby/">The Jazz Session #110: John Goldsby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

596. The Jazz Session #109: Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Roger Lewis)

     Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:01:54 -0000

     Saxophonist Roger Lewis is one of the founding members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1414" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/13/the-jazz-session-109-dirty-dozen-brass-band-roger-lewis/ddbb/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ddbb.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ddbb" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ddbb.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ddbb.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ddbb.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="ddbb" title="ddbb" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1414" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ddbb.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ddbb.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist Roger Lewis is one of the founding members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Since the 1970s, Lewis and the band have played with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Elvis Costello. In this interview, Lewis talks about the formation of the band; how the Dirty Dozen decided early on to use all their musical influences to create their own sound; and why life on the road isn&#8217;t for everyone. Learn more at <a href="http://www.dirtydozenbrass.com/">dirtydozenbrass.com</a>.</p> <p><P>The Dirty Dozen&#8217;s album <em>What&#8217;s Going On?</em> is a tour de force. If you&#8217;d like to buy it, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B000GRTQS4" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/13/the-jazz-session-109-dirty-dozen-brass-band-roger-lewis/">The Jazz Session #109: Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Roger Lewis)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

597. The Jazz Session #108: The Dan Loomis Quartet

     Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:01:19 -0000

     The Dan Loomis Quartet currently features Loomis on bass, Eli Asher on trumpet, Robin Verheyen...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="185" data-attachment-id="1394" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/11/the-jazz-session-108-the-dan-loomis-quartet/loomis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/loomis.jpg?fit=280%2C185&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,185" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="loomis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/loomis.jpg?fit=250%2C165&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/loomis.jpg?fit=280%2C185&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/loomis.jpg?resize=280%2C185&#038;ssl=1" alt="loomis" title="loomis" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1394" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/loomis.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/loomis.jpg?resize=250%2C165&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>The Dan Loomis Quartet currently features Loomis on bass, Eli Asher on trumpet, Robin Verheyen on saxophone and Jared Schonig on drums. This particular line-up of the band performed for the first time in Albany, NY, during the 2009 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival. After the show, the four musicians talked about the freedom found in a band without a chordal instrument; how they approach complex rhythms and forms; and what makes the experience of collective improvisation such a joy. Learn more at <a href="http://www.danielloomismusic.com/">danielloomismusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The previous incarnation of the Dan Loomis Quartet recorded an album in 2007 called <em>I Love Paris</em> (Jazz Excursion Records, 2007). If you&#8217;d like to buy the album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B000S96OHG" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/11/the-jazz-session-108-the-dan-loomis-quartet/">The Jazz Session #108: The Dan Loomis Quartet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

598. The Jazz Session #107: Kat Edmonson

     Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:42:19 -0000

     Kat Edmonson is making a name for herself as both a smart interpreter of popular...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1386" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/09/the-jazz-session-107-kat-edmonson/kat/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kat.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kat" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kat.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kat.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kat.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="kat" title="kat" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1386" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kat.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kat.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kat.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Kat Edmonson is making a name for herself as both a smart interpreter of popular songs (both old and new) and as a musician who puts her values into practice in her art. Edmonson&#8217;s debut CD, <em>Take To The Sky</em> (Convivium Records, 2009) features creative reworkings of tunes by Carol King, The Cure and The Cardigans, alongside (un)expected versions of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Henry Mancini. In this interview, Edmonson talks about her years of apprenticeship in Austin, TX; how she&#8217;s navigating the line between jazz and pop music; and how she turned a quotation from Gandhi into a hit YouTube video. <strong>NOTE:</strong> Edmonson is making two rare East Coast appearances this week: at Sculler&#8217;s in Boston on Tuesday (11/10) and at The Jazz Standard in New York on Wednesday (11/11). Learn more at <a href="http://katedmonson.com/">katedmonson.com</a>. </p> <p><P><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nrv3hteHglI&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object></p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001TVS1J6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/09/the-jazz-session-107-kat-edmonson/">The Jazz Session #107: Kat Edmonson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

599. The Jazz Session #106: Patti Wicks

     Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:01:12 -0000

     Pianist and vocalist Patti Wicks teams up with her Italian trio — bassist Giovanni Sanguinetti...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1350" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/wicks/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wicks.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wicks" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wicks.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wicks.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wicks.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="wicks" title="wicks" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1350" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wicks.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wicks.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wicks.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist and vocalist Patti Wicks teams up with her Italian trio &#8212; bassist Giovanni Sanguinetti and drummer Giovanni Gulino &#8212; and guest saxophonist Scott Hamilton for <em>Dedicated To&#8230;</em> (Geco Records, 2009). In this interview, Wicks talks about how she dealt with her childhood visual impairment and learned to play by ear; her college days at the Crane School of Music and her early years in New York; and why Italy has become a home-away-from-home for her. Learn more at <a href="http://www.pattiwicks.com/">pattiwicks.com</a>. </p> <p>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002B397GM" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/">The Jazz Session #106: Patti Wicks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

600. The Jazz Session #105: Steve Lehman

     Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:01:35 -0000

     Saxophonist and composer Steve Lehman makes use of spectral harmony on his album Travail, Transformation...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1343" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/04/the-jazz-session-105-steve-lehman/lehman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lehman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="lehman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lehman.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lehman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lehman.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="lehman" title="lehman" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1343" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lehman.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lehman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lehman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Saxophonist and composer Steve Lehman makes use of spectral harmony on his album <em>Travail, Transformation and Flow</em> (Pi Recordings, 2009). The result is a carefully crafted and emotionally engaging exploration of the physics of sound, played by a group of musicians who are seeking new ways to make improvised music. In this interview, Lehman offers a crash course in spectral harmony; discusses his compositional style and why he chose the particular musicians on the album; and talks about the influence on his life and music of Jackie McLean and Anthony Braxton. Learn more at <a href="http://www.stevelehman.com/">stevelehman.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to purchase this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0026WEJCA" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/04/the-jazz-session-105-steve-lehman/">The Jazz Session #105: Steve Lehman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

601. The Jazz Session #104: Ben Perowsky

     Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:01:41 -0000

     Ben Perowsky’s newest recording, Moodswing Orchestra (El Destructo, 2009), is an experiment is ambient improvisation....

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1336" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/02/the-jazz-session-104-ben-perowsky/eldestructovol2a/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ElDestructoVol2a.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ElDestructoVol2a" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ElDestructoVol2a.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ElDestructoVol2a.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ElDestructoVol2a.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="ElDestructoVol2a" title="ElDestructoVol2a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1336" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ElDestructoVol2a.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ElDestructoVol2a.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ElDestructoVol2a.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Ben Perowsky&#8217;s newest recording, <em>Moodswing Orchestra</em> (El Destructo, 2009), is an experiment is ambient improvisation. Perowsky has assembled an all-star cast of instrumentalists and vocalists, including everyone from Cibo Matto&#8217;s Miho Hatori and Brazilian vocalist Bebel Gilberto to turntable/laptop artist Markus Miller and tuba player Marcus Rojas. In this interview, Perowsky talks about his desire to embrace the spirit of jazz but avoid &#8220;jazz language&#8221;; and how the process of the recording was as much about improvisation as was the content. Learn more at <a href="http://www.perowsky.com/">perowsky.com</a> and see the band live on Nov. 9 at 10 p.m. at the <a href="http://www.nublu.net/">Nublu Jazz Festival</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/02/the-jazz-session-104-ben-perowsky/">The Jazz Session #104: Ben Perowsky</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

602. The Jazz Session #103: John Abercrombie

     Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:01:44 -0000

     John Abercrombie returns with Wait Till You See Her (ECM, 2009), another album of gorgeous,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1304" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/30/the-jazz-session-103-john-abercrombie/abercrombie-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/abercrombie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="abercrombie" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/abercrombie.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/abercrombie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/abercrombie.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="abercrombie" title="abercrombie" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1304" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/abercrombie.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/abercrombie.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/abercrombie.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>John Abercrombie returns with <em>Wait Till You See Her</em> (ECM, 2009), another album of gorgeous, tuneful music from his quartet, featuring Mark Feldman on violin, Joey Barron on drums, and new band member Thomas Morgan on bass. In this interview, Abercrombie talks about how subtle movements in the audience impact a performance; the label &#8220;chamber jazz&#8221; and whether it applies to his band; and his role as the evil Donald Dastardly in the radio drama <em>Harry Lovett, Man Without A Country</em>, which also featured the voices of John Surman and Jack DeJohnette. Learn more at <a href="http://www.johnabercrombie.com/">johnabercrombie.com</a>. (On a personal note, John was on <em>The Jazz Session</em> #3, back when no one had ever heard of this show. I&#8217;m grateful for his early support of <em>The Jazz Session</em>, and it&#8217;s very gratifying to have him back here 100 episodes later.)</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to purchase this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002N8OTYK" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/30/the-jazz-session-103-john-abercrombie/">The Jazz Session #103: John Abercrombie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

603. The Jazz Session #102: John Surman

     Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:01:30 -0000

     John Surman is a composer with a broad and multi-hued musical palette. He’s written for...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1298" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/28/the-jazz-session-102-john-surman/surman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/surman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="surman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/surman.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/surman.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/surman.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="surman" title="surman" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1298" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/surman.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/surman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/surman.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>John Surman is a composer with a broad and multi-hued musical palette. He&#8217;s written for everything from solo saxophone to string quartet to choir with organ to contemporary dance. On <em>Brewster&#8217;s Rooster</em> (ECM, 2009), Surman reunites with longtime musical partners Jack DeJohnette and John Abercrombie (accompanied by bassist Drew Gress) for a quartet album that explores group interplay. In this interview, Surman talks about finding a place in his music for his disparate influences; why he writes for many types of ensembles; and why he doesn&#8217;t play in the U.S. more often. Learn more at <A href="http://www.johnsurman.com/">JohnSurman.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002JJ6X6K" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/28/the-jazz-session-102-john-surman/">The Jazz Session #102: John Surman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

604. The Jazz Session #101: Cyminology

     Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:01:55 -0000

     Cymin Sawamatie was born in Germany to Iranian parents, and that mix of cultures informs...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1290" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/26/the-jazz-session-101-cyminology/cyminology/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cyminology.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cyminology" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cyminology.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cyminology.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cyminology.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="cyminology" title="cyminology" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1290" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cyminology.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cyminology.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cyminology.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Cymin Sawamatie was born in Germany to Iranian parents, and that mix of cultures informs the music of her band, Cyminology. On their third CD, and their first for ECM, <em>Cyminology</em> (ECM, 2009), the quartet explores the poetry of Rumi, Hafiz and Forugh Farrokhzad, combining these disparate poetic influences with a rich palette of composed and improvised music. In this interview, Samawatie talks about her culturally rich upbringing; the nature of her compositions; and why Cyminology can&#8217;t play in Iran. Learn more at <a href="http://www.cyminology.de/index.php">www.cyminology.de</a>.</p> <p>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0027PAQOG" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/26/the-jazz-session-101-cyminology/">The Jazz Session #101: Cyminology</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

605. The Jazz Session #100: Bernard Flanders (My Grandfather)

     Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:01:05 -0000

     My grandfather was one of the biggest influences on my life, both in making me...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="225" height="225" data-attachment-id="1280" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/23/the-jazz-session-100-bernard-flanders-my-grandfather/7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n.jpg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="225,225" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n.jpg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n.jpg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n.jpg?resize=225%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n" title="7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1280" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n.jpg?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/7321_1245887633539_1419853537_30704635_2139635_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></p> <p><P>My grandfather was one of the biggest influences on my life, both in making me the man I am and in pointing me early on to the magic of music, and jazz in particular. To celebrate my 100th episode, I&#8217;m taking a break from the show&#8217;s normal format to share with you my remembrances of my grandpa and some of the music that he loved.</p> <p><P>Here&#8217;s a photo of the band my grandfather played in. He&#8217;s in the exact center of the top row. This photo was taken in 1930:</p> <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="300" data-attachment-id="1284" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/23/the-jazz-session-100-bernard-flanders-my-grandfather/grampsband1small/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/grampsband1small.JPG?fit=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="400,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;KODAK EASYSHARE Z1012 IS Digital Camera&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1256337586&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="grampsband1small" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/grampsband1small.JPG?fit=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/grampsband1small.JPG?fit=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/grampsband1small.JPG?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="grampsband1small" title="grampsband1small" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1284" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/grampsband1small.JPG?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/grampsband1small.JPG?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/23/the-jazz-session-100-bernard-flanders-my-grandfather/">The Jazz Session #100: Bernard Flanders (My Grandfather)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

606. The Jazz Session #99: Robert Glasper

     Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:01:08 -0000

     Robert Glasper believes that improvised music can authentically incorporate hip hop rhythms — and he...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1269" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/21/the-jazz-session-99-robert-glasper/glasper/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/glasper.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="glasper" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/glasper.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/glasper.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/glasper.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="glasper" title="glasper" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1269" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/glasper.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/glasper.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/glasper.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Robert Glasper believes that improvised music can authentically incorporate hip hop rhythms &#8212; and he also believes that authenticity is a necessary quality to make the mix work. That kind of authenticity is what he&#8217;s striving for on <em>Double Booked</em> (Blue Note, 2009), the new CD featuring both his acoustic trio and his larger electric band. In this interview, Glasper talks about the influence of Herbie Hancock&#8217;s genre-busting music; why Glasper decided to feature both his bands on one album; and why he thinks John Coltrane might be mad if he came back today. Find out more at <a href="http://www.robertglasper.com/">www.robertglasper.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy <em>Double Booked</em>, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002KBYM5G" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/21/the-jazz-session-99-robert-glasper/">The Jazz Session #99: Robert Glasper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

607. The Jazz Session #98: Industrial Jazz Group

     Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:01:10 -0000

     The Industrial Jazz Group is a 15-ish-piece large ensemble that plays the inventive, challenging and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1260" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/19/the-jazz-session-98-industrial-jazz-group/leef/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/leef.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="leef" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/leef.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/leef.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/leef.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="leef" title="leef" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1260" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/leef.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/leef.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/leef.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>The Industrial Jazz Group is a 15-ish-piece large ensemble that plays the inventive, challenging and often hilarious music of composer Andrew Durkin. That sentence, though, doesn&#8217;t come close to doing them justice. The band, made up of musicians fluent in jazz, classical and rock &#8212; and inspired by the free-for-all spirit of Frank Zappa &#8212; is a force of nature, slinking, striding and crashing through Durkin&#8217;s charts with an obvious love for the group&#8217;s collective sound. In this interview, Durkin talks about how the band grew from its original trio formation; how comedy works to the group&#8217;s advantage; and how he&#8217;s used social networking sites to expand the band&#8217;s audience. The Industrial Jazz Group is on an East Coast tour through 10/24. Dates and locations are available at <a href="http://industrialjazzgroup.com/2009/10/14/the-big-tour/">IndustrialJazzGroup.com</a>.</p> <p><P>For more on the IJG, head over to Popdose and <a href="http://popdose.com/jazz-dont-hurt-the-industrial-jazz-group/"><Strong>read my review of their show in Pittsfield, MA</strong></a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy their album, <em>Leef</em> (Evander, 2008), you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001957ZDU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/19/the-jazz-session-98-industrial-jazz-group/">The Jazz Session #98: Industrial Jazz Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

608. The Jazz Session #97: Darius Jones

     Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:01:08 -0000

     Virginia-born saxophonist Darius Jones wants to tell his story, and he’s chosen as his vehicle...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1251" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/16/the-jazz-session-97-darius-jones/61jm-ybjhl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/61JM-ybjH%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="darius jones" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/61JM-ybjH%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/61JM-ybjH%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/61JM-ybjH%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="darius jones" title="darius jones" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1251" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/61JM-ybjH%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/61JM-ybjH%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/61JM-ybjH%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Virginia-born saxophonist Darius Jones wants to tell his story, and he&#8217;s chosen as his vehicle his new album, <em>Man&#8217;ish Boy</em> (AUM Fidelity, 2009). This is an album born of economic poverty and emotional wealth. Joining Jones are multi-instrumentalist Cooper-Moore and drummer Rakalam Bob Moses. This powerful and beautiful album is an important statement by a voice that needs to be heard. Learn more at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/blackdajones">Darius Jones&#8217; MySpace page</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002RVCJG8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/16/the-jazz-session-97-darius-jones/">The Jazz Session #97: Darius Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

609. The Jazz Session #96: Joe Morris

     Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:01:44 -0000

     Guitarist Joe Morris has spent three decades finding ways to contribute to the language of...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/morris.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1238" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/14/the-jazz-session-96-joe-morris/morris/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/morris.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="morris" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/morris.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/morris.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/morris.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="morris" title="morris" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1238" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/morris.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/morris.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></a></p> <p><P>Guitarist Joe Morris has spent three decades finding ways to contribute to the language of the guitar and to the literature of improvised music. He&#8217;s managed to stay true to himself and his sound during that entire time, even as he&#8217;s added the bass to his repertoire. On <em>Today On Earth</em> (AUM Fidelity, 2009), Morris continues to explore the place of the guitar in the world of free improvisation. In this interview, Morris talks about his early decision to play without effects; how the masters of the music create their own technique; and the innovative way he teaches his students to do what feels right with their music. Learn more at <a href="http://www.joe-morris.com/">www.joe-morris.com</a>.</p> <p>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can support <em>The Jazz Session</em> at the same time by purchasing it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002RVCG70" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/14/the-jazz-session-96-joe-morris/">The Jazz Session #96: Joe Morris</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

610. The Jazz Session #95: Fay Victor

     Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:01:59 -0000

     The Fay Victor Ensemble’s The FreeSong Suite (Greene Avenue, 2009) is a tour de force...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1100" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/27/jazz-now-jason-cranes-five-jazz-cds-for-new-listeners/51jh-7cktal-_sl500_aa240_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1100" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/51Jh-7cKTaL._SL500_AA240_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></a></p> <p><P>The Fay Victor Ensemble&#8217;s <em>The FreeSong Suite</em> (Greene Avenue, 2009) is a tour de force of writing, improvisation and performance. Victor and her band paint one fluid word picture after another, linking these composed sections with free playing that is smart, muscular and emotional. In this interview, Victor talks about why she needed a steady band to realize her musical vision; how she arrived at the mix of freedom and pre-determination that characterizes the album; and what the breakdown of Joe&#8217;s car says about human relationships. Find out more at <a href="http://fayvictor.wordpress.com/'>fayvictor.wordpress.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to purchase this album, you can supporting <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via this link:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002G5188K" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/12/the-jazz-session-95-fay-victor/">The Jazz Session #95: Fay Victor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

611. The Jazz Session #94: Julian Lage

     Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:01:06 -0000

     Guitarist Julian Lage was playing gigs when he was 5 years old. By age 7,...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1190" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/09/the-jazz-session-94-julian-lage/lage/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="lage" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="lage" title="lage" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1190" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lage.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></p> <p><P>Guitarist Julian Lage was playing gigs when he was 5 years old. By age 7, he was the subject of a documentary. At age 12, he played on the Grammy Awards show, and shortly after began gigging and recording with Gary Burton. Now, at the ripe old age of 21, Lage has released <em>Sounding Point</em> (Emarcy Records, 2009), his debut recording. In this interview, Lage talks about his unlikely life; why he chose a band made of up cello, percussion and saxophone; and why he and his band are as likely to be jamming on Bach as on Bird. Learn more at <a href="http://www.julianlage.com/">JulianLage.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If youâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />d like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001WBMX10" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/09/the-jazz-session-94-julian-lage/">The Jazz Session #94: Julian Lage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

612. The Jazz Session #93: Dave Rivello

     Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:01:29 -0000

     Composer and bandleader Dave Rivello is a man on a mission. For nearly two decades,...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1182" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/07/the-jazz-session-93-dave-rivello/rivello/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="rivello" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="rivello" title="rivello" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1182" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rivello.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></p> <p><P>Composer and bandleader Dave Rivello is a man on a mission. For nearly two decades, Rivello has been writing original music for his large ensemble and performing that music in clubs in and around Rochester, NY, where he teaches at the Eastman School of Music. The result? <em>Facing The Mirror</em> (Allora Records, 2009), a CD of Rivello&#8217;s music that highlights his inventive compositions, and the talented members of his unusual ensemble. In this interview, Rivello talks about how hearing one record changed his life; how he cold-called one of his musical heroes and started a lifelong relationship; and why he chose his own particular instrumentation for his band. Find out more at <a href="http://www.daverivello.com/">DaveRivello.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If youâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />d like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002B450TE" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/07/the-jazz-session-93-dave-rivello/">The Jazz Session #93: Dave Rivello</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

613. The Jazz Session #92: Laurie Pepper on Art Pepper

     Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:01:21 -0000

     How do you sum up the career of one of the most distinctive saxophonists ever?...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1176" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/05/the-jazz-session-92-laurie-pepper-on-art-pepper/pepper/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="pepper" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="pepper" title="pepper" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1176" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pepper.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></p> <p><P>How do you sum up the career of one of the most distinctive saxophonists ever? For Laurie Pepper, spanning the breadth of her late husband Art Pepper&#8217;s career was both a daunting and joyous task, one she accomplished with great success on <em>The Art History Project</em> (Widow&#8217;s Taste, 2009). The three CDs cover Pepper&#8217;s career from the early 50&#8217;s to the early 80s, featuring both previously released and never-before-heard music. In this interview, Laurie Pepper talks about the evolution of Art as a saxophonist; why the Contemporary label wanted to erase tapes of Art&#8217;s playing; and why she&#8217;s changed her mind about fans recordings gigs. Learn more at <a href="http://straightlife.info/">StraightLife.info</a>.</p> <p><P>If youâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />d like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below. Please note that this is a link to Volume 1 of this 3-volume set. </p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002GULFUQ" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/05/the-jazz-session-92-laurie-pepper-on-art-pepper/">The Jazz Session #92: Laurie Pepper on Art Pepper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

614. The Jazz Session #91: Mike Stern

     Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:01:01 -0000

     Guitarist Mike Stern has played with everyone. And yes, that includes Miles Davis. After decades...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stern.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1128" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/02/the-jazz-session-91-mike-stern/stern/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stern.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="stern" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stern.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stern.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stern.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="stern" title="stern" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1128" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stern.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stern.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></a></p> <p><P>Guitarist Mike Stern has played with everyone. And yes, that includes Miles Davis. After decades in the business, he could easily be resting on his laurels. Instead, he&#8217;s pushing himself into new territory, as displayed on his CD <em>Big Neighborhood</em> (Heads Up, 2009), which finds him in the company of everyone from Esperanza Spaulding to Randy Brecker to Eric Johnson to Steve Vai. In this interview, Stern talks about why he likes surrounding himself with fresh ideas; his rockin&#8217; side and his lyrical side; and how guitarist Hiram Bullock once blew Michael Brecker&#8217;s mind. Find out more at <a href="http://www.mikestern.org/">mikestern.org</a>.</p> <p>Help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying the CD via this link:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002KBGKUG" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/02/the-jazz-session-91-mike-stern/">The Jazz Session #91: Mike Stern</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

615. The Jazz Session #90: David Gibson

     Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:01:02 -0000

     Trombonist David Gibson delivers another album full of melody and grounded in a strong sense...

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     <p><P><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gibson.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1121" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/30/the-jazz-session-90-david-gibson/gibson/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gibson.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="gibson" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gibson.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gibson.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gibson.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="gibson" title="gibson" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1121" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gibson.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gibson.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></a></p> <p><P>Trombonist David Gibson delivers another album full of melody and grounded in a strong sense of purpose on his new CD <em>A Little Somethin&#8217;</em> (Posi-Tone, 2009). Gibson is a veteran of the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, and a leader in his own right. In this interview, Gibson talks about the importance of melody in his writing; the sound of a working band; and why he chooses to focus on original compositions. Find out more at <a href="http://www.jazzbone.org/index2.htm">jazzbone.org</a>.</p> <p>Help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by purchasing your copy of the CD via this link:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002B2PYE2" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/30/the-jazz-session-90-david-gibson/">The Jazz Session #90: David Gibson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

616. The Jazz Session #89: Joris Teepe

     Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:01:28 -0000

     Dutch bassist Joris Teepe has lived in New York for the past 20 years, making...

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     <p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1116" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/28/the-jazz-session-89-joris-teepe/teepe/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="teepe" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="teepe" title="teepe" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1116" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teepe.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></p> <p><P>Dutch bassist Joris Teepe has lived in New York for the past 20 years, making a name for himself with everyone from Benny Golson to the late Rashied Ali. Recently, Teepe was commissioned to write music for both an orchestra and a big band in Europe. Those two experiences were so positive that he decided to start a big band in New York, and the result is the CD <em>We Take No Prisoners</em> (Challenge Records/Twinz Records, 2009). In this interview, conducted in Teepe&#8217;s back yard in Englewood, NJ, Teepe talks about how Don Braden helped him learn to arrange for large ensembles; how he approaches the bass in the very different bands of Golson and Ali; and why he decided two decades ago to follow the &#8220;New York sound&#8221; across the water. Learn more at <a href="http://www.joristeepe.com/">www.joristeepe.com</a>.</p> <p>Help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying this album via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002KRGKWS" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/28/the-jazz-session-89-joris-teepe/">The Jazz Session #89: Joris Teepe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

617. The Jazz Session #88: Ellis Marsalis

     Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:01:34 -0000

     Ellis Marsalis is more than the father of four famous sons. He’s an acclaimed pianist...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1048" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/25/the-jazz-session-88-ellis-marsalis/emarsalis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/emarsalis.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="emarsalis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/emarsalis.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/emarsalis.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/emarsalis.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="emarsalis" title="emarsalis" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1048" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/emarsalis.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/emarsalis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p>Ellis Marsalis is more than the father of four famous sons. He&#8217;s an acclaimed pianist and educator in his own right, and his musical history has covered a lot of ground. <em>Homecoming</em> (ELM Records, 2009), his new CD, is a mix of old and new, combining a reissue of 1985 duet session with saxophonist Eddie Harris, and new music recorded in 2009 with fellow New Orleanian pianist Jonathan Batiste. In this interview, Marsalis talks about how his time in the Marines helped build his piano chops; how he got his gig with trumpeter Al Hirt; and what makes New Orleans &#8220;fertile ground&#8221; for a jazz musician. Find out more at <a href="http://www.ellismarsalis.com/">EllisMarsalis.com</a>.</p> <p>Help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying this album via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0027LZ0C8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/25/the-jazz-session-88-ellis-marsalis/">The Jazz Session #88: Ellis Marsalis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

618. The Jazz Session SPECIAL REPORT: Justice For Jazz Artists

     Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:03:33 -0000

     The American Federation of Jazz Musicians Local 802 is trying to win pension benefits for...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="92" height="104" data-attachment-id="1065" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-special-report-justice-for-jazz-artists/hd_logo/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hd_logo.gif?fit=92%2C104&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="92,104" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hd_logo" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hd_logo.gif?fit=92%2C104&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hd_logo.gif?fit=92%2C104&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hd_logo.gif?resize=92%2C104&#038;ssl=1" alt="hd_logo" title="hd_logo" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1065" /></p> <p><P>The <a href="http://www.local802afm.org/">American Federation of Jazz Musicians Local 802</a> is trying to win pension benefits for jazz musicians who play in New York City clubs. In 2007, Local 802 fought and won tax relief for NYC jazz clubs, with the expectation of state legislators that the clubs would use this money to provide pension benefit contributions for jazz artists. Now that the tax money has been made available, the club owners have yet to put the money towards benefits. </p> <p><P>In this interview, Local 802 Jazz/Education Representative Todd Weeks lays out the history of the <A href="http://justiceforjazzartists.org">Justice For Jazz Artists</a> campaign and talks about the importance of pensions and other benefits for the musicians &#8212; young and old &#8212; who play jazz. </p> <p><P><strong>HOW YOU CAN HELP:</strong> Visit the <strong><A href="http://justiceforjazzartists.org">Justice For Jazz Artists</a></strong> Web site and sign the petition in support of pension benefits for jazz musicians. If you live in the New York City area, there&#8217;s a rally on Tuesday, September 29. Details are at the <A href="http://justiceforjazzartists.org">Justice For Jazz Artists</a> site.</p> <p><P>Local 802 has also produced this video talking about the campaign, featuring musicians such as Randy Weston, Benny Powell, Dr. Billy Taylor and many others:</p> <p><P><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BeVKJJzHrgs&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0xb1b1b1&#038;color2=0xcfcfcf&#038;hl=en&#038;feature=player_embedded&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param></object></p> <p>Thanks for your help. Here&#8217;s the interview with Todd Weeks from Local 802:</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-special-report-justice-for-jazz-artists/">The Jazz Session SPECIAL REPORT: Justice For Jazz Artists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

619. The Jazz Session #87: Vijay Iyer

     Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:01:49 -0000

     Pianist Vijay Iyer navigates the stream of history on his new trio recording, Historicity (ACT,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1056" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-87-vijay-iyer/iyer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/iyer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="iyer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/iyer.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/iyer.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/iyer.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="iyer" title="iyer" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1056" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/iyer.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/iyer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/iyer.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Pianist Vijay Iyer navigates the stream of history on his new trio recording, <em>Historicity</em> (ACT, 2009). Joined by bassist Stephan Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore, Iyer unravels and rebuilds compositions of his own, and those of a cast as diverse as Stevie Wonder, Andrew Hill, Leonard Bernstein and M.I.A. In this interview, Iyer tackles everything from mirror neurons to math jazz, Fibonacci numbers to the legacy of Roy Haynes. And he answers the question: Is it necessary to understand any of this stuff to appreciate his music? Learn more at <a href="http://www.vijay-iyer.com/">www.vijay-iyer.com</a>.</p> <p>Help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying this album via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002MHG47W" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-87-vijay-iyer/">The Jazz Session #87: Vijay Iyer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

620. The Jazz Session #86: Jason Marsalis

     Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:01:06 -0000

     Drummer Jason Marsalis turns to the vibraphone on his new record, Music Update (ELM Records,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="1041" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/21/the-jazz-session-86-jason-marsalis/jmarsalis/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jmarsalis.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jmarsalis" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jmarsalis.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jmarsalis.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jmarsalis.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="jmarsalis" title="jmarsalis" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1041" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jmarsalis.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jmarsalis.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Drummer Jason Marsalis turns to the vibraphone on his new record, <em>Music Update</em> (ELM Records, 2009). In this interview, Marsalis talks about the reason he chose to focus on the vibes; the process by which he recorded the drum ensemble tracks on the CD; and his view of the current state of recovery in New Orleans. Find out more at <a href="http://www.jasonmarsalis.com/">JasonMarsalis.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002JIH8GU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/21/the-jazz-session-86-jason-marsalis/">The Jazz Session #86: Jason Marsalis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

621. The Jazz Session #85: Bobby Broom

     Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:01:21 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews guitarist Bobby Broom. Broom, a longtime member of Sonny Rollins’ band, has...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1033" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/18/the-jazz-session-85-bobby-broom/broom/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/broom.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="broom" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/broom.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/broom.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/broom.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="broom" title="broom" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1033" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/broom.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/broom.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/broom.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews guitarist Bobby Broom. Broom, a longtime member of Sonny Rollins&#8217; band, has a new album of Monk tunes called <em>Plays For Monk</em> (Origin Records, 2009). In this interview, Broom talks about why he felt the need to tackle Monk&#8217;s material; the impact of choosing Chicago rather than New York as his base of operations; and how he recorded his one-and-only Hendrix-style demo after a phone call from Miles Davis. Find out more at <a href="http://www.bobbybroom.com/">BobbyBroom.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001UXJGL0" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/18/the-jazz-session-85-bobby-broom/">The Jazz Session #85: Bobby Broom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

622. The Jazz Session #84: John Patitucci

     Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:01:07 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews bassist John Patitucci. On Remembrance (Concord, 2009), Patitucci uses the classic sax-bass-drums...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1023" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/16/the-jazz-session-84-john-patitucci/patitucci/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patitucci.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="patitucci" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patitucci.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patitucci.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patitucci.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="patitucci" title="patitucci" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1023" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patitucci.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patitucci.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patitucci.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews bassist John Patitucci. On <em>Remembrance</em> (Concord, 2009), Patitucci uses the classic sax-bass-drums formation to pay homage to jazz masters past and present. Joined by Joe Lovano and Brian Blade, Patitucci is heard to great effect on both acoustic and electric bass. In this interview, Patitucci talks about his friend Michael Brecker, to whom the title track is dedicated; his varying approaches to playing the bass; and why his dining room has two pictures in it, one of his mother and one of a famous jazz musician. Find out more at <a href="http://www.johnpatitucci.com">www.johnpatitucci.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002DKGWTI" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/16/the-jazz-session-84-john-patitucci/">The Jazz Session #84: John Patitucci</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

623. The Jazz Session #83: Karrin Allyson

     Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:01:00 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vocalist Karrin Allyson. Her new recording, By Request: The Best of Karrin...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="1018" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/14/the-jazz-session-83-karrin-allyson/karrin/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/karrin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="karrin" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/karrin.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/karrin.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/karrin.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="karrin" title="karrin" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1018" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/karrin.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/karrin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/karrin.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vocalist Karrin Allyson. Her new recording, <em>By Request: The Best of Karrin Allyson</em> (Concord, 2009), showcases tracks from her 11 albums on the Concord label. In this interview, Allyson talks about the lucky break that led to her relationship with Concord; the intricacies of Brazilian music; and how her music is shaped by everything from her classical piano background to the singer-songwriters she heard on the radio when she was growing up. Find out more at <a href="http://karrin.com">Karrin.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0028NSE5A" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/14/the-jazz-session-83-karrin-allyson/">The Jazz Session #83: Karrin Allyson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

624. The Jazz Session #82: Marian McPartland

     Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:01:20 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Marian McPartland. For 30 years, McPartland has been the host of...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="967" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/11/the-jazz-session-82-marian-mcpartland/mcpartland/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mcpartland.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="mcpartland" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mcpartland.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mcpartland.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mcpartland.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="mcpartland" title="mcpartland" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-967" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mcpartland.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mcpartland.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mcpartland.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist Marian McPartland. For 30 years, McPartland has been the host of <em>Piano Jazz</em>, a weekly radio program featuring duets between McPartland and many of the great jazz players of the past several generations. In this interview, McPartland talks about the benefit of an unexpected visit from Bill Evans; why the Hickory House was a good jazz room in spite of itself; and why she chose to compose a piece for one of the most famous environmental activists of the 20th century. Find out more at the <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=24"><em>Piano Jazz</em> Web site</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/11/the-jazz-session-82-marian-mcpartland/">The Jazz Session #82: Marian McPartland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

625. The Jazz Session #81: Terrence Brewer

     Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:36:58 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews guitarist Terrence Brewer. Brewer’s new album is called Groovin’ Wes (Strong Brew...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="962" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/09/the-jazz-session-81-terrence-brewer/brewer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brewer.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="brewer" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brewer.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brewer.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brewer.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="brewer" title="brewer" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-962" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brewer.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brewer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews guitarist Terrence Brewer. Brewer&#8217;s new album is called <em>Groovin&#8217; Wes</em> (Strong Brew Music, 2009). After three albums of original music, Brewer uses his new record to explore music by, or identified with, Wes Montgomery. In this interview, Brewer talks about his early years in Pittsburg (not the one you&#8217;re thinking of); his decision to start his recording career by founding a record label and releasing two CDs at once; and why he chose to record an album of standards. Find out more at <a href="http://www.terrencebrewer.com/">TerrenceBrewer.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001ND97AC" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/09/the-jazz-session-81-terrence-brewer/">The Jazz Session #81: Terrence Brewer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

626. The Jazz Session #80: Sam Yahel

     Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:01:52 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews Sam Yahel. Yahel is best known as an organist who has performed...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="952" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/07/the-jazz-session-80-sam-yahel/yahel/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yahel.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="yahel" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yahel.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yahel.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yahel.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="yahel" title="yahel" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-952" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yahel.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yahel.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yahel.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews Sam Yahel. Yahel is best known as an organist who has performed and recorded with Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Norah Jones, Lizz Wright, Ryan Kisor, Madeleine Peyroux and many others. He started as a pianist, though, a side he showcases on his new album, <em>Hometown</em> (Posi-Tone, 2009). In this interview, Yahel talks about his decision to make a piano recording, how his organ playing has added to his piano playing, and the influence of Malian singer Oumou Sangaré (after whom he named one of the tracks on <em>Hometown</em>). Find out more at <a href="http://www.samyahel.com">SamYahel.com</a>.</p> <p><P><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001VAM68M" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/07/the-jazz-session-80-sam-yahel/">The Jazz Session #80: Sam Yahel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

627. The Jazz Session #79: Myra Melford

     Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:01:18 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Myra Melford. Melford is active with many groups and on many...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="282" data-attachment-id="938" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/04/the-jazz-session-79-myra-melford/melford/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/melford.jpg?fit=280%2C282&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,282" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="melford" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/melford.jpg?fit=248%2C249&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/melford.jpg?fit=280%2C282&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/melford.jpg?resize=280%2C282&#038;ssl=1" alt="melford" title="melford" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-938" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/melford.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/melford.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/melford.jpg?resize=248%2C249&amp;ssl=1 248w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist Myra Melford. Melford is active with many groups and on many recordings, including this year&#8217;s <em>Under The Water</em> (Libra, 2009) with pianist Satoko Fujii. In this interview, Melford talks about her early contact with Leroy Jenkins, Henry Threadgill and other AACM musicians; her pursuit of an individual voice; and the role that her meditation and martial arts practices have played in her music. Find out more at <a href="http://www.myramelford.com/">MyraMelford.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/04/the-jazz-session-79-myra-melford/">The Jazz Session #79: Myra Melford</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

628. The Jazz Session #78: Bud Shank’s Bossa Years

     Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:01:38 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews jazz journalist Marc Myers about saxophonist Bud Shank’s early influence on bossa...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="931" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/02/the-jazz-session-78-bud-shanks-bossa-years/bud/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bud.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="bud" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bud.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bud.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bud.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="bud" title="bud" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-931" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bud.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bud.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews jazz journalist Marc Myers about saxophonist Bud Shank&#8217;s early influence on bossa nova. Although largely forgotten by modern bossa nova fans, Bud Shank&#8217;s band with guitarist Laurindo Almeida was at the forefront of the Brazillian-folk-jazz movement. Their early records ended up in Rio de Janeiro, where Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto and others listened to them and turned them into bossa nova. Find out more at Marc Myers&#8217; excellent site, <a href="http://jazzwax.com">jazzwax.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B000005HH3" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/02/the-jazz-session-78-bud-shanks-bossa-years/">The Jazz Session #78: Bud Shank&#8217;s Bossa Years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

629. The Jazz Session #77: Kurt Elling

     Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:01:03 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kurt Elling. Known for his affinity for the music of John...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="924" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/31/the-jazz-session-77-kurt-elling/elling/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/elling.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="elling" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/elling.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/elling.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/elling.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="elling" title="elling" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-924" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/elling.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/elling.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/elling.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kurt Elling. Known for his affinity for the music of John Coltrane, Elling&#8217;s new album, <em>Dedicated To You </em>(Concord, 2009), is his most explicit tribute yet. The album features the music of the classic Impulse recording <em>John Coltrane &#038; Johnny Hartman</em>, performed here with saxophonist Ernie Watts, the Laurence Hobgood trio, and a string quartet. Elling discusses the genesis of the project, how he adapted this famous repertoire, and his role as an interpreter of the music. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00280NYVM" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/31/the-jazz-session-77-kurt-elling/">The Jazz Session #77: Kurt Elling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

630. The Jazz Session #76: Steve Kuhn

     Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:01:53 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Steve Kuhn. Kuhn’s new album, Mostly Coltrane (ECM, 2009), pays tribute...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="917" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/kuhn/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kuhn.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuhn" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kuhn.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kuhn.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kuhn.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="kuhn" title="kuhn" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-917" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kuhn.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kuhn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kuhn.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist Steve Kuhn. Kuhn&#8217;s new album, <em>Mostly Coltrane</em> (ECM, 2009), pays tribute to John Coltrane, with whom Kuhn worked for several weeks in the early 60s. In this interview, Kuhn talks about Coltrane, the Lenox School of Jazz, his composing methods, and the support he received early on from Bill Evans. He also discusses the sacrifices he made in pursuit of his musical vision.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0025T65L2" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/28/the-jazz-session-76-steve-kuhn/">The Jazz Session #76: Steve Kuhn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

631. The Jazz Session #75: Avery Sharpe

     Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:01:55 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews bassist Avery Sharpe. Sharpe’s album, Autumn Moonlight (JKNM, 2009) is an exploration...

     The post The Jazz Session #75: Avery Sharpe appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="913" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/sharpe/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sharpe.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sharpe" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sharpe.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sharpe.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sharpe.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="sharpe" title="sharpe" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-913" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sharpe.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sharpe.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews bassist Avery Sharpe. Sharpe&#8217;s album, <em>Autumn Moonlight</em> (JKNM, 2009) is an exploration of the piano trio by a man who played bass in one of the most famous such trios in recent memory, that of McCoy Tyner. In this interview, Sharpe talks about why he likes to perform in the trio format, how he chose between insurance adjusting and the bass, and the night he left Art Blakey for McCoy Tyner. Find out more at <a href="http://www.averysharpe.com/">AverySharpe.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001U3QOZ6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/26/the-jazz-session-75-avery-sharpe/">The Jazz Session #75: Avery Sharpe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

632. The Jazz Session #74: Nicholas Urie

     Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:01:57 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews composer Nicholas Urie. Urie’s fascinating album, Excerpts From An Online Dating Service...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="908" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/24/the-jazz-session-74-nicholas-urie/urie/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/urie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="urie" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/urie.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/urie.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/urie.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="urie" title="urie" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-908" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/urie.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/urie.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/urie.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews composer Nicholas Urie. Urie&#8217;s fascinating album, <em>Excerpts From An Online Dating Service</em> (Red Piano, 2009) combines lyrics taken from online dating sites with complex and creative music for a large band. Citing Kurt Weill as a major influence, Urie has made an album that explores what Weill might have been like if he&#8217;d had a Facebook account. Find out more at <a href="http://nicholasurie.com">NicholasUrie.com</a>. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00265S4FU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/24/the-jazz-session-74-nicholas-urie/">The Jazz Session #74: Nicholas Urie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

633. The Jazz Session #73: Bill Anschell and Brent Jensen

     Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:05:29 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Bill Anschell and saxophonist Brent Jensen. Their new album, We Couldn’t...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="901" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/20/the-jazz-session-73-bill-anschell-and-brent-jensen/anschell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anschell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="anschell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anschell.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anschell.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anschell.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="anschell" title="anschell" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-901" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anschell.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anschell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anschell.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist Bill Anschell and saxophonist Brent Jensen. Their new album, <em>We Couldn&#8217;t Agree More</em> (Origin, 2009) is a duet session. In this interview, Anschell and Jensen talk about how the album came to be, the particular qualities of duet playing, and the question of standards versus new music. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00220KMG8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/20/the-jazz-session-73-bill-anschell-and-brent-jensen/">The Jazz Session #73: Bill Anschell and Brent Jensen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

634. The Jazz Session #72: Gene Ludwig

     Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:05:14 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews organist Gene Ludwig. He tossed a coin to decide whether to be...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="896" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/17/the-jazz-session-72-gene-ludwig/ludwig/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ludwig.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ludwig" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ludwig.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ludwig.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ludwig.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="ludwig" title="ludwig" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-896" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ludwig.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ludwig.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews organist Gene Ludwig. He tossed a coin to decide whether to be an engineer or a musician. With that out of the way, Ludwig came on the scene in the late 1950s and has made a living playing the organ ever since. He&#8217;s been in the bands of Sonny Stitt and Arthur Prysock, and has played opposite everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Cannonball Adderley. The musical samples in this interview are from Ludwig&#8217;s recording <em>Hands On</em> (Blue Leaf Records, 2003). Learn more at <a href="http://www.geneludwig.com/">GeneLudwig.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0000TG9C4" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/17/the-jazz-session-72-gene-ludwig/">The Jazz Session #72: Gene Ludwig</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

635. The Jazz Session #71: Terence Blanchard

     Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:05:06 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews trumpeter Terence Blanchard. A standard-bearer for his home city of New Orleans,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="804" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/13/the-jazz-session-71-terence-blanchard/terence/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/terence.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="terence" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/terence.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/terence.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/terence.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="terence" title="terence" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-804" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/terence.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/terence.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews trumpeter Terence Blanchard. A standard-bearer for his home city of New Orleans, Blanchard turns his musical spotlight on the positive changes that have occurred since Katrina with his new CD, <em>Choices</em> (Concord Records, 2009). In this wide-ranging interview, Blanchard talks about the cultural rebuilding of New Orleans, the ability of music to stand up in the face of tragedy, and his dedication to the growth and maturation of the musicians he employs. Find out more at <a href="http://www.terenceblanchard.com">TerenceBlanchard.com</a>. </p> <p><P></p> <p>Help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying this album via the link below:</p> <p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B002KV6YK2" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/13/the-jazz-session-71-terence-blanchard/">The Jazz Session #71: Terence Blanchard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

636. The Jazz Session #70: Carl Allen

     Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:05:51 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer Carl Allen. He and Rodney Whitaker have just released their second...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="798" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/10/the-jazz-session-70-carl-allen/carl/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/carl.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="carl" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/carl.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/carl.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/carl.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="carl" title="carl" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-798" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/carl.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/carl.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews drummer Carl Allen. He and Rodney Whitaker have just released their second CD for Mack Avenue Records, titled <em>Work To Do</em>. Allen has been on the jazz scene since joining Freddie Hubbard&#8217;s band in college, and he&#8217;s served as the mentor for many jazz musicians, most notably Christian McBride. In this interview, Allen talks about why he and Whitaker chose the music they did for the new CD, his relationship with McBride, and whether the academy can replace the bandstand. Find out more at <a href="http://www.carlallen.com">CarlAllen.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001URRHH6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/10/the-jazz-session-70-carl-allen/">The Jazz Session #70: Carl Allen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

637. The Jazz Session #69: Christian McBride

     Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:08:46 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews bassist Christian McBride. McBride returns to the acoustic realm with his new...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="793" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/03/the-jazz-session-69-christian-mcbride/mcbride/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcbride.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="mcbride" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcbride.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcbride.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcbride.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="mcbride" title="mcbride" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-793" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcbride.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcbride.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcbride.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews bassist Christian McBride. McBride returns to the acoustic realm with his new record, <em>Kind of Brown</em> (Mack Avenue Records, 2009). The album is a reunion of players from McBride&#8217;s career &#8212; drummer Carl Allen, pianist Eric Reed, saxophonist Steve Wilson, and vibraphonist (and former student of McBride&#8217;s) Warren Wolf, Jr. In this interview, McBride talks about Freddie Hubbard, Tony Reedus, his evolving role as a mentor, and &#8220;checking in at home.&#8221; </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0024JQNZ6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/03/the-jazz-session-69-christian-mcbride/">The Jazz Session #69: Christian McBride</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

638. The Jazz Session #68: E.J. Strickland

     Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:05:30 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer and composer E.J. Strickland. Strickland’s new album is called In This...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="785" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/27/the-jazz-session-68-e-j-strickland/strickland/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/strickland.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="strickland" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/strickland.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/strickland.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/strickland.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="strickland" title="strickland" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-785" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/strickland.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/strickland.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews drummer and composer E.J. Strickland. Strickland&#8217;s new album is called <em>In This Day</em> (Strick Muzik, 2009). E.J. and his twin brother Marcus grew up in Miami, sons of a musical father. They knew early on that they wanted to be musicians, and they&#8217;ve pursued that path with a single-minded devotion. On <em>In This Day</em>, E.J. Strickland&#8217;s vision is realized not just from the drum chair, but compositionally as well. He wrote or co-wrote every tune on the record. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0028SVV82" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/27/the-jazz-session-68-e-j-strickland/">The Jazz Session #68: E.J. Strickland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

639. The Jazz Session #67: Arturo O’Farrill

     Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:05:49 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill. He won a Grammy for...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="779" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/arturo/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arturo.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="arturo" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arturo.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arturo.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arturo.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="arturo" title="arturo" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-779" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arturo.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arturo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader Arturo O&#8217;Farrill. He won a Grammy for his 2008 recording <em>Song For Chico</em> (ZoHo, 2008), named for his father, composer/arranger Chico O&#8217;Farrill. In this wide-ranging interview, O&#8217;Farrill talks about the forgotten roots of jazz, the need to embrace hand-drumming, and how jazz can only move forward by learning about its past. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B0015NQBKY" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/20/the-jazz-session-67-arturo-ofarrill/">The Jazz Session #67: Arturo O&#8217;Farrill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

640. The Jazz Session #66: Miles Okazaki

     Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:05:59 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews guitarist and composer Miles Okazaki about his album Generations (Sunnyside, 2009). The...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="775" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/13/the-jazz-session-66-miles-okazaki/okazaki/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/okazaki.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="okazaki" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/okazaki.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/okazaki.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/okazaki.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="okazaki" title="okazaki" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-775" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/okazaki.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/okazaki.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/okazaki.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews guitarist and composer Miles Okazaki about his album <em>Generations</em> (Sunnyside, 2009). The album finds Okazaki mining some of the same territory from his debut record, <em>Mirrors</em>, but this time with a focus on in-depth exploration and group improvisation. Featuring standout work from saxophonists Miguel Zenón, David Binney, and Christof Knoche; along with vocalist Jen Shyu, drummer Dan Weiss, and bassist Jon Flaugher. In this interview, Okazaki talks about the philosophy behind the album, and why the music also stands on its own. </p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001SGEUUQ" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/13/the-jazz-session-66-miles-okazaki/">The Jazz Session #66: Miles Okazaki</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

641. The Jazz Session #65: Kate Schutt

     Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:05:18 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews singer/songwriter Kate Schutt about her album Telephone Game (ArtistShare, 2009). Schutt has...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="769" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/06/the-jazz-session-65-kate-schutt/schutt/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/schutt.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="schutt" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/schutt.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/schutt.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/schutt.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="schutt" title="schutt" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-769" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/schutt.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/schutt.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/schutt.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews singer/songwriter Kate Schutt about her album <em>Telephone Game</em> (ArtistShare, 2009). Schutt has walked a different path than the average musician. She went to Harvard, where she played Division I lacrosse and hockey. She also went to the Berklee College of Music to hone her jazz chops. She speaks Chinese because her high school offered it. She&#8217;s an American, but she lives in Guelph, Ontario, a place she describes as the &#8220;Austin, Texas of Canada.&#8221; And on <em>Telephone Game</em>, she let her fans contribute to the songwriting process. Learn more at <a href="http://kateschutt.com">KateSchutt.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B00265PQQU" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/06/the-jazz-session-65-kate-schutt/">The Jazz Session #65: Kate Schutt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

642. The Jazz Session #64: The Respect Sextet

     Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:05:07 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews the members of the Respect Sextet. Their new album, Sirius Respect (Mode,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="761" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/29/the-jazz-session-64-the-respect-sextet/respect-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/respect1.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="respect" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/respect1.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/respect1.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/respect1.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="respect" title="respect" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-761" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/respect1.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/respect1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews the members of the Respect Sextet. Their new album, <em>Sirius Respect</em> (Mode, 2009), explores the music of composers Karlheinz Stockhausen and Sun Ra. Formed nearly a decade ago at the Eastman School of Music, the Respect Sextet combines freewheeling improvisation with driving rhythms and a sense of humor. The members of the band have wide-ranging musical tastes and a fearlessly collaborative aesthetic, which leads to one-of-a-kind performances. In this interview, the members of Respect talk about the formation of the band, how they approach performance, and the use of humor in their music. Find out more at <a href="http://respectsextet.com">RespectSextet.com</a>.</p> <p><P>If you&#8217;d like to buy this album, you can help support <em>The Jazz Session</em> by buying it via the link below:</p> <p><P><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=thejasoncrane-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B001TKKABO" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/29/the-jazz-session-64-the-respect-sextet/">The Jazz Session #64: The Respect Sextet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

643. The Jazz Session #63: Rudder

     Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:05:01 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews keyboardist Henry Hey, saxophonist Chris Cheek and bassist Tim Lefebvre, who, along...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="756" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/22/the-jazz-session-63-rudder/rudder/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rudder.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="rudder" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rudder.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rudder.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rudder.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="rudder" title="rudder" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-756" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rudder.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rudder.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews keyboardist Henry Hey, saxophonist Chris Cheek and bassist Tim Lefebvre, who, along with drummer Keith Carlock, make up the band Rudder. Rudder&#8217;s new album is called <em>Matorning</em> (Nineteen-Eight Records, 2009). These four musicians are incredibly busy in the jazz and pop worlds, but they&#8217;ve found the time to create a hip-shaking, brain-stimulating musical hybrid that some critics have said is in a genre all by itself. In this interview, the band talks about its history, the odd name of its new album, and the relative lack of crossover between the jazz and jam-band worlds.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/22/the-jazz-session-63-rudder/">The Jazz Session #63: Rudder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

644. The Jazz Session #62: Jeff Albert

     Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:05:29 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews trombonist Jeff Albert about his new album, Similar In The Opposite Way...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="745" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/15/the-jazz-session-62-jeff-albert/519dhemazrl-_sl500_aa280_/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_" title="519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-745" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/519DHemAzRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews trombonist Jeff Albert about his new album, <em>Similar In The Opposite Way</em> (Fora Sound, 2009). Albert is one of the leaders of the creative music scene in New Orleans, and his <a href="http://openearsmusic.org/">Open Ears Music Series</a> helps provide a home for experimental and free music in the Crescent City. In this interview, Albert talks about the Frenchman Street scene, his Chicago-New Orleans connection, and the cultural condition of post-Katrina New Orleans. Find out more at <a href="http://jeffalbert.com">jeffalbert.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/15/the-jazz-session-62-jeff-albert/">The Jazz Session #62: Jeff Albert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

645. The Jazz Session #61: Lisa Sokolov

     Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:05:10 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vocalist and pianist Lisa Sokolov about her new album, A Quiet Thing....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="718" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/08/the-jazz-session-61-lisa-sokolov/sokolov/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sokolov.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sokolov" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sokolov.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sokolov.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sokolov.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="sokolov" title="sokolov" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-718" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sokolov.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sokolov.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vocalist and pianist Lisa Sokolov about her new album, <em>A Quiet Thing</em>. Sokolov is not like any singer you&#8217;ve ever heard before, but she is certainly one you need to hear. In this interview, Sokolov talks about what singing is and how she&#8217;s arrived at her unique approach to performance and arranging. She also talks about writing haiku in her sleep, and the song that resulted. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/08/the-jazz-session-61-lisa-sokolov/">The Jazz Session #61: Lisa Sokolov</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

646. The Jazz Session #60: Mike Melito

     Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:05:10 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer Mike Melito. While not a household name among jazz fans, Melito...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="200" height="200" data-attachment-id="645" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/melito3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/melito3.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="melito3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/melito3.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/melito3.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/melito3.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1" alt="melito3" title="melito3" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-645" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/melito3.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/melito3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews drummer Mike Melito. While not a household name among jazz fans, Melito is well known to many jazz musicians, having played with everyone from James Moody and Benny Golson to Joe Locke and Rachel Z. Melito is based in Rochester, NY, and he made the decision early on to stay in his hometown and build his career there. His 2008 album, <em>In The Tradition</em>, features saxophonist Grant Stewart, trumpeter John Swana, bassist Neil Miner, and two fellow Rochesterians &#8212; pianist Paul Hofmann and guitarist Bob Sneider.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/01/the-jazz-session-60-mike-melito/">The Jazz Session #60: Mike Melito</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

647. The Jazz Session #59: Gary Burton

     Mon, 25 May 2009 04:05:24 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist Gary Burton. After three decades, Burton reunited with Pat Metheny and...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="677" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/25/the-jazz-session-59-gary-burton/burton/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/burton.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="burton" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/burton.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/burton.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/burton.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="burton" title="burton" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-677" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/burton.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/burton.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist Gary Burton. After three decades, Burton reunited with Pat Metheny and Steve Swallow &#8212; and added drummer Antonio Sanchez &#8212; to record <em>Quartet Live!</em> (Concord Jazz, 2009), an album celebrating the music of the original Gary Burton Quartet. Originally conceived as a one-time-only performance at the Montreal Jazz Festival, the band quickly realized that the music was worth exploring again. Burton talks about the new quartet, his projects with Chick Corea and Makoto Ozone, and his &#8220;semi-retirement.&#8221; And be sure to visit <A href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=35823">allaboutjazz.com</a> for even more interviews and reviews about Burton&#8217;s new recording.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/25/the-jazz-session-59-gary-burton/">The Jazz Session #59: Gary Burton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

648. The Jazz Session #58: Hugh Masekela

     Mon, 18 May 2009 04:05:50 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews trumpeter Hugh Masekela about his 2009 album Phola (Times Square Records). The...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="651" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/hugh/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hugh.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hugh" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hugh.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hugh.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hugh.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="hugh" title="hugh" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-651" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hugh.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hugh.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews trumpeter Hugh Masekela about his 2009 album <em>Phola</em> (Times Square Records). The album finds Masekela in a quieter, more reflective mood &#8212; a decision he credits to producer Erik Paliani. Despite the more reserved surroundings, Masekela&#8217;s flugelhorn playing is as intense as ever. In the interview, Masekela discusses Miriam Makeba, music as a political force, and why he doesn&#8217;t play for fun. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/18/the-jazz-session-58-hugh-masekela/">The Jazz Session #58: Hugh Masekela</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

649. The Jazz Session #57: ECM Touchstones Series

     Mon, 11 May 2009 04:05:44 -0000

     Jason Crane interiews Steve Lake of ECM Records about the Touchstones series, ECM’s reissue series...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="635" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/11/the-jazz-session-57-ecm-touchstones-series/touchstones/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/touchstones.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="touchstones" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/touchstones.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/touchstones.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/touchstones.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="touchstones" title="touchstones" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-635" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/touchstones.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/touchstones.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interiews Steve Lake of ECM Records about the Touchstones series, ECM&#8217;s reissue series of classic recordings in new packaging at affordable prices. Lake has been with the label since the earliest days and has seen ECM grow into one of the world&#8217;s most respected music labels. In this interview, Lake discusses the history of ECM, and also talks about individual recordings from Paul Bley, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian, Colin Walcott and others.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/11/the-jazz-session-57-ecm-touchstones-series/">The Jazz Session #57: ECM Touchstones Series</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

650. The Jazz Session #56: David Sanborn

     Mon, 04 May 2009 07:00:39 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist David Sanborn. Sanborn is one of the few jazz players whose...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="617" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/04/the-jazz-session-56-david-sanborn/sanborn/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sanborn.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sanborn" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sanborn.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sanborn.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sanborn.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="sanborn" title="sanborn" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-617" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sanborn.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sanborn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist David Sanborn. Sanborn is one of the few jazz players whose name is known even outside the jazz world. It&#8217;s fitting, then, that he&#8217;s using his new album <em>Here &#038; Gone</em> (Decca, 2008) to bring a lesser-known jazz saxophonist into wider awareness. <em>Here &#038; Gone</em> celebrates the music of Hank Crawford, a saxophone player and the principal arranger for the Ray Charles &#8220;little big band&#8221; of the 50s and 60s. Crawford&#8217;s playing had a huge impact on Sanborn, and Sanborn repays the favor with this thoughtful and soulful tribute.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/05/04/the-jazz-session-56-david-sanborn/">The Jazz Session #56: David Sanborn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

651. The Jazz Session #55: The Wee Trio

     Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:51 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist James Westfall, bassist Dan Loomis and drummer Jared Schonig, known collectively...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="609" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/27/the-jazz-session-55-the-wee-trio/wee/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wee.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="wee" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wee.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wee.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wee.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="wee" title="wee" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-609" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wee.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wee.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist James Westfall, bassist Dan Loomis and drummer Jared Schonig, known collectively as The Wee Trio. Their first record, <em>Capitol Diner Vol. 1</em> (Bionic Records, 2008) features original music, jazz standards &#8230; and Nirvana. The trio explores the music they love through the lens of collective improvisation, and the results are fresh, fun and worth repeated listening. Find out more at <a href="http://www.theweetrio.com/">theweetrio.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/27/the-jazz-session-55-the-wee-trio/">The Jazz Session #55: The Wee Trio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

652. The Jazz Session #54: Barbara Dennerlein

     Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:33:05 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews organist Barbara Dennerlein about her pipe organ recording Spiritual Movement No. 2...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="280" data-attachment-id="604" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/20/the-jazz-session-54-barbara-dennerlein/dennerlein/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dennerlein.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="280,280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="dennerlein" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dennerlein.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dennerlein.jpg?fit=280%2C280&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dennerlein.jpg?resize=280%2C280&#038;ssl=1" alt="dennerlein" title="dennerlein" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-604" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dennerlein.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dennerlein.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews organist Barbara Dennerlein about her pipe organ recording <em>Spiritual Movement No. 2</em> (Bebab Records, 2008). The album was recorded at one of Germany&#8217;s most famous churches in front of a very appreciative audience. In this interview, recorded before a concert in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Dennerlein discusses jazz on the pipe organ; why organists should use their feet; and how she adapts to the challenge of seldom having her own instrument on stage. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/20/the-jazz-session-54-barbara-dennerlein/">The Jazz Session #54: Barbara Dennerlein</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

653. The Jazz Session #53: Fly

     Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:18:48 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews the members of the trio Fly: bassist Larry Grenadier, drummer Jeff Ballard...

     The post The Jazz Session #53: Fly appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="599" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/15/the-jazz-session-53-fly/fly/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fly.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="fly" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fly.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fly.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fly.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="fly" title="fly" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-599" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fly.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fly.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews the members of the trio Fly: bassist Larry Grenadier, drummer Jeff Ballard and saxophonist Mark Turner. Fly is very much a collective effort &#8212; the group operates with a leaderless philosophy in which everyone contributes equally. As a result, the trio has come up with some fresh and exciting sounds as they try new combinations and new ways to balance their respective instruments. All three musicians are very much in demand as sidemen, too. A full transcript of this interview is available at <a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=32484">AllAboutJazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/15/the-jazz-session-53-fly/">The Jazz Session #53: Fly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

654. The Jazz Session #52: Marilyn Crispell

     Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:41:28 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Marilyn Crispell about her album of solo piano pieces, Vignettes (ECM,...

     The post The Jazz Session #52: Marilyn Crispell appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="565" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/09/the-jazz-session-52-marilyn-crispell/crispell/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crispell.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="crispell" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crispell.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crispell.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crispell.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="crispell" title="crispell" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-565" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crispell.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crispell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews pianist Marilyn Crispell about her album of solo piano pieces, <em>Vignettes</em> (ECM, 2008). Crispell made an early name for herself with Anthony Braxton, and she&#8217;s since amassed an impressive list of recordings that include composed and freely improvised pieces. In this interview, Crispell talks about the nature of improvisation, the particular challenges of solo playing, and the joys of Woodstock, NY.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/09/the-jazz-session-52-marilyn-crispell/">The Jazz Session #52: Marilyn Crispell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

655. The Jazz Session #51: Kate McGarry

     Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:05:12 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry. Her new album, If Less Is More … Nothing...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mcgarry.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry. Her new album, <em>If Less Is More &#8230; Nothing Is Everything</em> (Palmetto, 2008), explores everything from spirituality to The Cars in McGarry&#8217;s typically atypical style. McGarry is joined on the record by guitarist Keith Ganz, organist Gary Versace, bassist Reuben Rogers, drummer Clarence Penn, saxophonist <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/24/the-jazz-session-39-donny-mccaslin/">Donny McCaslin</a>, percussionist James Shipp, and vocalists Peter Eldrige and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/10/the-jazz-session-42-jo-lawry/">Jo Lawry</a>.</p> <p><strong>CONTEST: Win Kate McGarry&#8217;s new CD!</strong> To enter, send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:contest@thejazzsession.com?subject=KATE">contest@thejazzsession.com</a> with &#8220;KATE&#8221; in the subject line. And remember &#8212; if you&#8217;ve won in the past 30 days, sit this one out, OK? Good luck!</p> <p><Strong>BONUS TRACK:</strong> Listen to <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/13/kate-mcgarry-sings-chelsea-morning/">Kate sing Joni Mitchell&#8217;s &#8220;Chelsea Morning&#8221;</a> at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/17/the-jazz-session-51-kate-mcgarry/">The Jazz Session #51: Kate McGarry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

656. The Jazz Session #50: Stevie Holland

     Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:53:38 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vocalist Stevie Holland. On her new album, Before Love Has Gone (150...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/sholland.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews vocalist Stevie Holland. On her new album, <em>Before Love Has Gone</em> (150 Music, 2008), Holland uses her song selection to tell a personal story. Each song on the album has a particular story behind it, and several are lesser-known gems. Holland is joined on the album by pianist Martin Bejerano, bassist Edward Perez, drummer Willie Jones III, saxophonist Ole Mathisen, and guitarist Paul Bollenback. Find out more at <a href="http://stevieholland.com">StevieHolland.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/13/the-jazz-session-50-stevie-holland/">The Jazz Session #50: Stevie Holland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

657. The Jazz Session #49: Sonny Rollins

     Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:02:18 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Sonny Rollins. He’s just released Road Shows Vol. 1 (Doxy Records,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/obama-rollins-layout-1.jpg?w=240&#038;ssl=1" ><br /> <P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/sonny.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Sonny Rollins. He&#8217;s just released <em>Road Shows Vol. 1</em> (Doxy Records, 2008), a compilation of live performances spanning 20 years. Gary Giddins calls it &#8220;one of the finest Sonny Rollins albums ever released.&#8221; In this interview, recorded on Election Day 2008, Sonny talks about everything from the prospect of an Obama presidency and the crisis of global warming to the mystery and beauty of jazz improvisation. Find out more at <a href="http://www.sonnyrollins.com">SonnyRollins.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/04/the-jazz-session-49-sonny-rollins/">The Jazz Session #49: Sonny Rollins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

658. The Jazz Session #48: Marcin Wasilewski

     Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:05:28 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews Polish pianist and composer Marcin Wasilewski. His new recording, January (ECM, 2008),...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/marcin.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews Polish pianist and composer Marcin Wasilewski. His new recording, <em>January</em> (ECM, 2008), features his own compositions alongside those of Gary Peacock, Carla Bley, Ennio Moricone and &#8230; Prince. Wasilewski&#8217;s trio is very much a part of the new European piano trio renaissance, featuring inventive material played democratically. </p> <p><strong>CONTEST!</strong> The Marcin Wasilewski Trio starts a U.S. tour on November 1 in Seattle, with stops in San Francisco, LA, Chicago, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Columbus. <strong>I&#8217;ve got two tickets to Marcin&#8217;s show at the Jazz Bakery in LA on Monday, November 3.</strong> To win, be the first person to send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:contest@thejazzsession.com?subject=marcin">contest@thejazzsession.com</a> with &#8220;Marcin&#8221; in the subject line. Listeners who have won in the past 30 days need to sit this one out. Everyone else &#8212; good luck!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/27/the-jazz-session-48-marcin-wasilewski/">The Jazz Session #48: Marcin Wasilewski</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

659. The Jazz Session #47: Satoko Fujii

     Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:48:02 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Satoko Fujii. Fujii has released four new recordings in...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/trace.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/heatwave.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"><br /><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/junk.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kuro.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Satoko Fujii. Fujii has released four new recordings in 2008, her 50th birthday year. These records find her with her New York trio; on accordion in the avant-folk-jazz group of her husband, trumpeter Natsuki Tamura; in a quartet with some of Japan&#8217;s most talented improvising musicians; and in a second trio with both American and Japanese musicians. Far from slowing down in her middle years, Fujii seems to be pushing herself even more relentlessly, searching for new and exciting ways of expressing her musical ideas. Find out more at <a href="http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~Libra/">Satoko Fujii&#8217;s Web site</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/20/the-jazz-session-47-satoko-fujii/">The Jazz Session #47: Satoko Fujii</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

660. The Jazz Session #46: Kenny Garrett

     Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:01:18 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Kenny Garrett about his new CD, Sketches of MD (Mack Ave...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/garrett.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Kenny Garrett about his new CD, <em>Sketches of MD</em> (Mack Ave Records, 2008). This album features the paired saxophones of Garrett and Pharoah Sanders, who&#8217;ve performed together many times but never recorded live. Garrett wrote all the tunes on the album, each of which draws inspiration from a sideman or groove concept associated with the Miles Davis band (the &#8220;MD&#8221; of the album title). Find out more at <A href="http://kennygarrett.com">kennygarrett.com</a>.</p> <p><P><strong>CONTEST: Win <em>Sketches of MD</em>! I&#8217;ve got three copies of the CD to give away. To win, send an e-mail with the subject line &#8220;KENNY&#8221; to <a href="mailto:contest@thejazzsession.com?subject=KENNY">contest@thejazzsession.com</a>.</strong> (Note: If you&#8217;ve won in the past 30 days, please sit this one out. Thanks!)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/06/the-jazz-session-46-kenny-garrett/">The Jazz Session #46: Kenny Garrett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

661. The Jazz Session #45: Javon Jackson

     Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:01:11 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Javon Jackson. On his new recording for Palmetto Records, Once Upon...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="240" data-attachment-id="392" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/29/the-jazz-session-45-javon-jackson/jacksn/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/jacksn.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="240,240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="jacksn" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/jacksn.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/jacksn.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/jacksn.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jacksn" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-392" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/jacksn.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/jacksn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Javon Jackson. On his new recording for Palmetto Records, <em>Once Upon A Melody</em>, Jackson pays tribute to the people and songs that have influenced him, from Wayne Shorter to Sonny Rollins to Ramsey Lewis to Corinne Bailey Rae. During this interview, Javon leads a track-by-track tour of the record, and you&#8217;ll hear excerpts from every composition. He&#8217;s joined on the album by pianist Eric Reed, bassist Corcoran Holt and longtime musical partner Billy Drummond on drums. Find out more at <a href="http://javonjackson.com/">javonjackson.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>CONTEST: WIN A COPY OF JAVON JACKSON&#8217;S CD, <em>Once Upon A Melody</em>. To win, send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:contest@thejazzsession.com?subject=JAVON">contest@thejazzsession.com</a> with JAVON in the subject line. Good luck!</strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/29/the-jazz-session-45-javon-jackson/">The Jazz Session #45: Javon Jackson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

662. The Jazz Session #44: Adam Niewood

     Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:01:43 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Adam Niewood about his new 2-CD set, Epic Journey: Volumes I...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/niewood.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="niewood"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Adam Niewood about his new 2-CD set, <em>Epic Journey: Volumes I &#038; II</em> (Innova, 2008). Niewood is the son of famed woodwind player Gerry Niewood, but he has stepped firmly out of his father&#8217;s shadow with this new release, which features both composed and free-improvised music. Niewood&#8217;s writing skills are as strong as his playing, and the albums surprise and delight with repeated listening. In this interview, Niewood talks about the making of <em>Epic Journey</em>, the 90s scene in NYC, and his kindergarten-era tour with Simon &#038; Garfunkel. Find out more at <a href="http://www.niewood.com/">niewood.com</a> and download tracks at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/niewood">www.myspace.com/niewood</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/22/the-jazz-session-44-adam-niewood/">The Jazz Session #44: Adam Niewood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

663. Kate McGarry sings “Chelsea Morning”

     Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:05:24 -0000

     In going through my audio recorder, I discovered that I had recorded a complete song...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/kate_mcgarry.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>In going through my audio recorder, I discovered that I had recorded a complete song by <a href="http://katemcgarry.com/">Kate McGarry</a> and the Less Is More Trio at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Here are Kate on vocals, Keith Ganz on guitar and Clarence Penn on percussion with Joni Mitchell&#8217;s &#8220;Chelsea Morning.&#8221;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/13/kate-mcgarry-sings-chelsea-morning/">Kate McGarry sings &#8220;Chelsea Morning&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

664. The Jazz Session #43: Spencer Day (Tanglewood Jazz Fest Part 3)

     Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:03:58 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews singer-songwriter Spencer Day in the last of three interviews recorded at the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/31u3mkxgul_sl500_aa200_.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews singer-songwriter <a href="http://spencerday.com/">Spencer Day</a> in the last of three interviews recorded at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Day and his band had just finished their set at the festival, one day after Day joined Marian McPartland on stage for a live taping to celebrate her 90th birthday. That&#8217;s quite a distance from growing up Mormon in small southwestern towns. Day is nearly finished with his next CD, which includes the Turtle Island String Quartet and a gospel choir performing Day&#8217;s compositions. This interview features tracks from Day&#8217;s 2005 recording <em>Movie of Your Life</em>. Find out more at <a href="http://spencerday.com">spencerday.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/12/the-jazz-session-43-spencer-day-tanglewood-jazz-fest-part-3/">The Jazz Session #43: Spencer Day (Tanglewood Jazz Fest Part 3)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

665. The Jazz Session #42: Jo Lawry (Tanglewood Jazz Fest Part 2)

     Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:01:54 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vocalist Jo Lawry in the second of three shows recorded live at...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/jolawry.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="jolawry"></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews vocalist <a href="http://jolawry.com">Jo Lawry</a> in the second of three shows recorded live at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA. Lawry hails from Australia, and she&#8217;s pursuing her doctorate in jazz performance at the New England Conservatory. With flawless intonation and inventive arranging, Lawry impresses on her debut recording, <em>I Want To Be Happy</em> (Fleurieu Music, 2008). And be sure to check out her own compositions, including the new classic, &#8220;Small House.&#8221; Find out more at <a href="http://jolawry.com">jolawry.com</a>.</p> <p><P><Strong>CONTEST: Win a copy of Jo Lawry&#8217;s <em>I Want To Be Happy</em>! To win, be one of the first two people to send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:contest@thejazzsession.com?subject=Jo">contest@thejazzsession.com</a>. Please put &#8220;Jo&#8221; in the subject line!</strong> (Note: Listeners who&#8217;ve won in the last 30 days need to sit this one out. Thanks!)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/10/the-jazz-session-42-jo-lawry/">The Jazz Session #42: Jo Lawry (Tanglewood Jazz Fest Part 2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

666. The Jazz Session #41: Eddie Daniels (Tanglewood Jazz Fest Part 1)

     Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:01:20 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Eddie Daniels in the first of three Jazz...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/daniels.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Eddie Daniels in the first of three <em>Jazz Session</em> shows recorded live at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA. Daniels played the fest with many of the same musicians who appear on his 2-CD live album <em>Homecoming</em> (IPO Recordings, 2007). Daniels got his start as a saxophonist with the Thad Jones &#038; Mel Lewis big band, and then launched a successful solo career that took the clarinet to new heights. He started performing on saxophone again in 2005 and now uses both instruments in his sets. During the interview, you&#8217;ll hear Daniels receive a fateful phone call that changes the nature of his performance at the festival.</p> <p><P><Strong>CONTEST: Win a copy of Eddie Daniels&#8217; <em>Homecoming: Live At The Iridium</em>! To win, be one of the first three people to send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:contest@thejazzsession.com?subject=Eddie">contest@thejazzsession.com</a>. Please put &#8220;Eddie&#8221; in the subject line!</strong> (Note: Listeners who&#8217;ve won in the last 30 days need to sit this one out. Thanks!)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/08/the-jazz-session-41-eddie-daniels/">The Jazz Session #41: Eddie Daniels (Tanglewood Jazz Fest Part 1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

667. The Jazz Session #40: Joel Harrison

     Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:01:32 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews composer and guitarist Joel Harrison. With The Wheel (innova, 2008), Harrison straddles...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/harrison.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews composer and guitarist Joel Harrison. With <em>The Wheel</em> (innova, 2008), Harrison straddles the line between written and improvised music, composing for an ensemble made up of a string quartet and jazz quintet. The results are surprising and powerful. The majority of the album is composed of the five-movement suite &#8220;The Wheel,&#8221; and the record ends with the moving tribute, &#8220;In Memoriam: Dana Brayton.&#8221;</p> <p><Strong>CONTEST: Listen to the show to hear how you can win a copy of the <em>The Wheel</em>!</strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/01/the-jazz-session-40-joel-harrison/">The Jazz Session #40: Joel Harrison</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

668. The Jazz Session #39: Donny McCaslin

     Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:50:20 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist and composer Donny McCaslin about his new record, Recommended Tools (Greenleaf...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/mccaslin2.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="mccaslin2"></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist and composer Donny McCaslin about his new record, <em>Recommended Tools</em> (Greenleaf Music, 2008). The new album is McCaslin&#8217;s statement in the saxophone trio format, and he&#8217;s joined by two of New York&#8217;s finest &#8212; bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummer Johnathan Blake. McCaslin shines on this album of original compositions, plus Billy Strayhorn&#8217;s Isfahan. (NOTE: McCaslin was on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/09/10/the-jazz-session-29-donny-mccaslin/">The Jazz Session #29</a> last year in an interview that featured an in-depth look at his life and work.)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/24/the-jazz-session-39-donny-mccaslin/">The Jazz Session #39: Donny McCaslin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

669. The Jazz Session #38: Aaron Parks

     Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:16:41 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Aaron Parks. Parks is 24 years old—and he started...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/parks.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Aaron Parks. Parks is 24 years old—and he started college 11 years ago. A child prodigy who entered the University of Washington at age 13 as a triple major in math, computer science and music, Parks quickly found that music was his true calling. Now, after a five-year stint with trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Parks has released his Blue Note debut, <em>Invisible Cinema</em>. The album is a tour de force of composition, imagination and performance. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/18/the-jazz-session-38-aaron-parks/">The Jazz Session #38: Aaron Parks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

670. The Jazz Session #37: John Ellis

     Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:15:26 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist John Ellis. After making a name for himself during his five...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ellis.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist John Ellis. After making a name for himself during his five years with guitarist Charlie Hunter, Ellis has emerged as a leader and composer in his own right. His new album, <em>Dance Like There&#8217;s No Tomorrow</em> (Hyena Records, 2008) is a celebration of the sousaphone (yes, the sousaphone!) in a funky stew of creative and fun tunes, all penned by Ellis.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/13/the-jazz-session-37-john-ellis/">The Jazz Session #37: John Ellis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

671. The Jazz Session #36: Chico Hamilton

     Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:51:52 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer, composer, arranger, educator and NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton. The 86-year-old...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="170" height="170" data-attachment-id="191" data-permalink="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/04/20/the-jazz-session-36-chico-hamilton/hamiltonia/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/hamiltonia.jpg?fit=170%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="170,170" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="hamiltonia" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/hamiltonia.jpg?fit=170%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/hamiltonia.jpg?fit=170%2C170&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/hamiltonia.jpg?resize=170%2C170&#038;ssl=1" alt="" title="hamiltonia" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-191" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/hamiltonia.jpg?w=170&amp;ssl=1 170w, https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/hamiltonia.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews drummer, composer, arranger, educator and NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton. The 86-year-old Hamilton released four albums (!) in 2006, and then collected tracks from the four albums on 2007&#8217;s <em>Hamiltonia</em> (Joyous Shout, 2007). This year will see the release of two more recordings &#8212; a remix album featuring new takes on classic Hamilton tracks, and an EP that pays tribute to his first recording with a guitar-drum-bass trio. The show features two tracks from the upcoming trio record along with music from <em>Hamiltonia</em>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/04/20/the-jazz-session-36-chico-hamilton/">The Jazz Session #36: Chico Hamilton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

672. The Jazz Session #35: Avishai Cohen (trumpet)

     Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:59:51 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews trumpeter and composer Avishai Cohen. (Not to be confused with bassist and...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/cohen.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Avishai Cohen' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews trumpeter and composer Avishai Cohen. (Not to be confused with bassist and composer Avishai Cohen.) Cohen is at the center of a vibrant musical scene in New York City &#8212; full of experimentation, melding musical styles, and an appetite for adventure. More than that, Cohen is a philosopher-musician, using his compositions to explore larger societal questions. His 2007 album <em>After The Big Rain</em> (Anzic Records, 2007) looks at the planet after a worldwide flood. The album is the final part of a trilogy (although Part 3 was recorded first) that explores the steps leading up to the flood, the flood itself, and its aftermath.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2008/02/09/the-jazz-session-35-avishai-cohen-trumpet/">The Jazz Session #35: Avishai Cohen (trumpet)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

673. The Jazz Session #34: Laurie Pepper on Art Pepper

     Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:59:28 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews Laurie Pepper, wife of the late alto saxophonist Art Pepper (1925-1982). Laurie...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/pepper.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews Laurie Pepper, wife of the late alto saxophonist Art Pepper (1925-1982). Laurie has recently put out two sets of previously unreleased live recordings by Art Pepper &#8212; <em>Unreleased Art, Vol. 1: The Complete Abashiri Concert &#8212; November 22, 1981</em> (Widow&#8217;s Taste, 2006) and <em>Unreleased Art, Vol. 2: The Last Concert</em> (Widow&#8217;s Taste, 2007). Both concerts show Pepper at the height of his emotional expression, and still very much in command of his instrument. In this interview, Laurie Pepper talks about the concerts and the process of releasing them, and also gives insight into the troubled and triumphant life of her husband.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/12/14/the-jazz-session-34-laurie-pepper-on-art-pepper/">The Jazz Session #34: Laurie Pepper on Art Pepper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

674. The Jazz Session #33: Kate McGarry

     Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:59:05 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry about her new album, The Target (Palmetto, 2007). It’s...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/mcgarry.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry about her new album, <em>The Target</em> (Palmetto, 2007). It&#8217;s yet another stellar album in a career that has seen her working with everyone from Fred Hersch to Maria Schneider. On <em>The Target</em>, McGarry is joined by her husband Keith Ganz on guitar, Gary Versace on organ and piano, Reuben Rogers on bass and Greg Hutchinson on drums, along with guest appearances from saxophonist Donny McCaslin and Theo Bleckman on voice loops. On both American songbook classics and impressive new compositions, the band finds an organic chemistry that brings something new to the old tunes and makes the new tunes sound familiar.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/12/the-jazz-session-33-kate-mcgarry/">The Jazz Session #33: Kate McGarry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

675. The Jazz Session #32: Tord Gustavsen

     Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:10:07 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Tord Gustavsen. His most recent recording, Being There (ECM,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/gustavsen.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Tord Gustavsen. His most recent recording, <em>Being There</em> (ECM, 2007), is part of a trilogy of records exploring the intimate territory traversed by the pianist and his trio. With bassist Harald Johnsen and drummer Jarle Vespestad, Gustavsen delves deeply into the rich musics of the world, filtering the results through a contemplative lens. <em>Being There</em> is an album that rewards repeated listening, and the interview makes it clear that a lot of thought and passion has gone into the music.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/06/the-jazz-session-32-tord-gustavsen/">The Jazz Session #32: Tord Gustavsen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

676. The Jazz Session #31: Matt Shulman

     Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:06:16 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews trumpeter and vocalist Matt Shulman about his new album, So It Goes...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/shulman.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Matt Shulman' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews trumpeter and vocalist Matt Shulman about his new album, <em>So It Goes</em> (Jaggo Records, 2007). Shulman sings and plays trumpet, but that&#8217;s where the Chet Baker comparison ends, although like Baker, Shulman incorporates the hip music of the day into his own work. Skilled at multiphonics &#8212; playing one note while simultaneously singing another &#8212; Shulman is able to expand the range of the trumpet beyond its normal capacity. On <em>So It Goes</em>, Shulman tackles everything from Led Zeppelin to &#8220;My Funny Valentine&#8221; with impressive results.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/10/14/the-jazz-session-31-matt-shulman/">The Jazz Session #31: Matt Shulman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

677. The Jazz Session #30: Brian Groder

     Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:22:01 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer Brian Groder. Groder’s new album, Torque (Latham Records,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/torque.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Torque' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer Brian Groder. Groder&#8217;s new album, <em>Torque</em> (Latham Records, 2006), features jazz master Sam Rivers on saxophone and flute, along with bassist Doug Mathews and drummer Anthony Cole. Groder has played with everyone from Cecil Taylor and Joanne Brackeen to Joe Cocker, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. In addition to his various projects with other musicians, Groder also writes music for multimedia pieces and dance ensembles.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/10/08/the-jazz-session-30-brian-groder/">The Jazz Session #30: Brian Groder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

678. TJS Extra #3: Jazz Improv Live! Convention

     Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:09:15 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews Eric Nemeyer, vibraphonist and founder of Jazz Improv magazine. Nemeyer is also...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/jilconvention.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Jazz Improv Live' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews Eric Nemeyer, vibraphonist and founder of <em>Jazz Improv</em> magazine. Nemeyer is also the creator of the <A href="http://www.jazzimprov.com/live/">Jazz Improv Live! Convention</a>, a four-day gathering of jazz musicians, writers, historians, broadcasters and fans. The convention runs from October 25-28 in New York City. It features panel discussions, presentations, and workshops, along with nightly concerts in multiple venues.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/09/23/tjs-extra-3-jazz-improv-live-convention/">TJS Extra #3: Jazz Improv Live! Convention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

679. The Jazz Session #29: Donny McCaslin

     Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:44:40 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Donny McCaslin. One of the busiest saxophonists in the business, McCaslin...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/mccaslin.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='McCaslin' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Donny McCaslin. One of the busiest saxophonists in the business, McCaslin plays with Maria Schneider, Dave Douglas and many others. He also fronts his own groups, including the band on his new CD, <em>In Pursuit</em> (Sunnyside, 2007). A follow-up to his critically acclaimed record <em>Soar</em> (Sunnyside, 2006), <em>In Pursuit</em> features compositions commissioned for a Chamber Music America grant. McCaslin talks about his father&#8217;s influence, playing with Gary Burton, and the life of an in-demand musician.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/09/10/the-jazz-session-29-donny-mccaslin/">The Jazz Session #29: Donny McCaslin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

680. The Jazz Session #28: Brian Patneaude

     Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:21:34 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist and composer Brian Patneaude. His new quartet album is called As...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/patneaude.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Brian Patneaude' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist and composer Brian Patneaude. His new quartet album is called <em>As We Know It</em> (WEPA Records, 2007). Patneaude was born and raised near Albany, NY. He&#8217;s chosen to make his musical stand in Albany, and the choice is paying off. Patneaude is a busy musician, whether it&#8217;s his weekly residency at famed Albany jazz club Justin&#8217;s or his continuing gig with Grammy-nominated Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra. <em>As We Know It</em> features seven strong compositions by Patneaude, and some inspired playing by his regular working band and guest pianist Dave Payette.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/09/03/the-jazz-session-28-brian-patneaude/">The Jazz Session #28: Brian Patneaude</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

681. The Jazz Session #27: Joel Frahm

     Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:32:45 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Joel Frahm. Frahm is one of the busiest saxophonists on the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/frahm.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Joel Frahm' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Joel Frahm. Frahm is one of the busiest saxophonists on the scene today. You&#8217;ll find him on recordings with pianist Brad Mehldau, vocalist Jane Monheit, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, drummers <A href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/14/show-17-matt-wilson/">Matt Wilson</a> and <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/30/show-10-pete-zimmer/">Pete Zimmer</a>, and the Waverly 7. His fourth record as a leader, <em>We Used To Dance</em> (Anzic Records, 2007), brings together a classic rhythm section that played with Stan Getz on some of his final recordings: pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis. Frahm wrote many of the tunes on the record and also paid homage to those Getz recordings with tunes such as &#8220;Joanne Julia.&#8221; Frahm calls himself a musical chameleon, but his own personal tone and approach shines through on <em>We Used To Dance</em>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/08/27/the-jazz-session-27-joel-frahm/">The Jazz Session #27: Joel Frahm</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

682. The Jazz Session #26: Eberhard Weber

     Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:05:31 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews bassist Eberhard Weber. Weber’s name is synonymous with the “ECM sound,” because...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/eberhard.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt="Eberhard Weber" /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews bassist Eberhard Weber. Weber&#8217;s name is synonymous with the &#8220;ECM sound,&#8221; because he&#8217;s been the bassist of choice on classic ECM recordings dating back to the label&#8217;s founding three decades ago. Since the early 1980s, Weber has played in saxophonist Jan Garbarek&#8217;s band. To celebrate his 65th birthday, the city of Stuttgart, Germany, threw Weber a two-night concert party. He was joined on stage by an orchestra, Garbarek, vibraphonist Gary Burton, and others from his musical career. The resulting album, <em>Stages Of A Long Journey</em> (ECM, 2007), is Weber&#8217;s first live recording and a wonderful testament to his virtuosity as both bassist and composer.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/08/20/the-jazz-session-26-eberhard-weber/">The Jazz Session #26: Eberhard Weber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

683. The Jazz Session #25: Kendrick Scott

     Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:08:41 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer and composer Kendrick Scott. Scott’s new album with his band Oracle...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/kendrickscott.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Kendrick Scott' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews drummer and composer Kendrick Scott. Scott&#8217;s new album with his band Oracle is <em>The Source</em> (World Culture Music, 2007). Scott grew up in Houston, surrounded by a musical family and the Baptist church. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be a musician, and he followed this path from Houston&#8217;s arts high school to Berklee and then into gigs with The Crusaders and Terence Blanchard. <em>The Source</em> weaves together these musical threads into a unified tapestry of lyricism and beauty.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/08/14/the-jazz-session-25-kendrick-scott/">The Jazz Session #25: Kendrick Scott</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

684. The Jazz Session #24: Miroslav Vitous

     Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:05:49 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews bassist Miroslav Vitous. Vitous came to the U.S. in 1966, and quickly...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/vitous.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Miroslav Vitous' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews bassist Miroslav Vitous. Vitous came to the U.S. in 1966, and quickly became part of the New York jazz scene. He was a founding member of Weather Report along with Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul. Vitous played on the landmark trio session <em>Now He Sings, Now He Sobs</em> (Blue Note, 1968) with Chick Corea and Roy Haynes. Vitous&#8217;s new album is <em>Universal Syncopations II</em> (ECM, 2007), the sequel to his critically acclaimed <em>Universal Syncopations</em> (ECM, 2003). The album features trumpeter Randy Brecker, woodwind player Bob Mintzer, drummer Gerald Cleaver and many others. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/08/06/the-jazz-session-24-miroslav-vitous/">The Jazz Session #24: Miroslav Vitous</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

685. The Jazz Session #23: Rick Parker

     Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:15:40 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews composer and trombonist Rick Parker. Parker’s most recent album with the Rick...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/rickparker.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Rick Parker' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews composer and trombonist Rick Parker. Parker&#8217;s most recent album with the Rick Parker Collective is <em>Finding Space</em> (WJF Records, 2006). It was named one of the top CDs of 2006 by Michael Ricci, publisher of <a href="http://allaboutjazz.com">All About Jazz</a>. Parker sees himself as a composer first, trombonist second. His passion for writing shows on <em>Finding Space</em>, an album of original music by Parker (plus one number by drummer Kyle Struve). Parker won an ASCAP Young Composer Award for the album&#8217;s second track, &#8220;Nervous Energy.&#8221;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/07/30/the-jazz-session-23-rick-parker/">The Jazz Session #23: Rick Parker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

686. The Jazz Session #22: David Witham

     Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:12:49 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews keyboardist and composer David Witham. Witham is George Benson’s musical director, a...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/witham.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='David Witham' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews keyboardist and composer David Witham. Witham is George Benson&#8217;s musical director, a gig he&#8217;s held down for more than 20 years. His resume includes everyone from Michael Brecker and Eddie Harris to k.d. lang, Jose Feliciano and Paul Anka. On his new album, <em>Spinning The Circle</em> (Cryptogramophone, 2007), Witham assembles an all-star cast from across the musical spectrum to play primarily his own compositions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/07/24/the-jazz-session-22-david-witham/">The Jazz Session #22: David Witham</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

687. The Jazz Session #21: Gene Bertoncini

     Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:51:54 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews guitarist Gene Bertoncini. Raised in the Bronx, Bertoncini began his musical education...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/bertoncini.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Gene Bertoncini' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews guitarist Gene Bertoncini. Raised in the Bronx, Bertoncini began his musical education at an early age, encouraged by his parents. He studied architecture at Notre Dame before deciding on a life of music. That decision was a smart one &#8212; Bertoncini has since performed with the Metropolitan Opera orchestra, the Benny Goodman Sextet, Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, Wayne Shorter, Burt Bacharach, Michel LeGrand and many others. He&#8217;s also on the faculty at the Tritone Jazz Camp (<a href="http://tritonejazz.com">tritonejazz.com</a>). All the selections in this show are taken from Bertoncini&#8217;s recording <em>Acoustic Romance</em> (Sons of Sound, 2003), featuring drummer Akira Tana and bassist Rufus Reid.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/07/16/the-jazz-session-21-gene-bertoncini/">The Jazz Session #21: Gene Bertoncini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

688. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 9

     Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:07:38 -0000

     Show #9 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #9 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: Live sound samples from <b>The Jens Winther European Quartet</b>, <b>Cowboy Mouth</b>, <b>The Soul Rebels</b> and <b>Avishai Cohen</b>. Then, the grand finale: <a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Greg</a>, <a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Seth</a>, <a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Ken</a> and Jason get together for one massive roundtable discussion about the festival. Enjoy &#8212; and see you next year! </p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a> <li><a href="http://www.therefrigerator.net/music/jazzfestindex.html">Refrigerator</a> <li><a href="http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/music/blog/">Ron Netsky &#038; Frank DeBlase at City Newspaper</a> <li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/polarbird/">Polarbird&#8217;s Photos</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/17/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-9/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 9</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

689. The Jazz Session #20: Dapp Theory

     Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:05:16 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews Andy Milne and John Moon of Dapp Theory at the 2007 Rochester...

     The post The Jazz Session #20: Dapp Theory appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/dapptheory.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Dapp Theory' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews Andy Milne and John Moon of Dapp Theory at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Andy Milne formed Dapp Theory several years ago to fuse many musical worlds, including hip hop, spoken word, and jazz improvisation. The original group recorded <em>Y&#8217;all Just Don&#8217;t Know</em> (Concord, 2003). Since then, the personnel roster has changed, but the visionary outlook and exciting music haven&#8217;t. Find out more at <a href="http://www.dapptheory.com/">DappTheory.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/17/the-jazz-session-20-dapp-theory/">The Jazz Session #20: Dapp Theory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

690. The Jazz Session #19: Don Byron

     Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:22:59 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews clarinetist Don Byron at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Byron performed...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/byron.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Don Byron' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews clarinetist Don Byron at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Byron performed two sets with his Ivey Divey trio featuring pianist Jason Moran and drummer Billy Hart. Byron has covered a lot of ground in his musical career, from the Ivey Divey project (honoring Lester Young) to the music of Junior Walker, Raymond Scott and Mickey Katz. Byron talks about Lester Young, his next project, and the influence of African-American religion on African-American speech. Find out more at <a href="http://www.donbyron.com/">DonByron.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/16/the-jazz-session-19-don-byron/">The Jazz Session #19: Don Byron</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

691. The Jazz Session #18: Jason Moran

     Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:27:07 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Jason Moran at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Moran came...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/moran.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Jason Moran' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist Jason Moran at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Moran came to play with two bands &#8212; his own Bandwagon and Don Byron&#8217;s Ivey Divey trio. Moran&#8217;s most recent CD is <em>Artist In Residence</em> (Blue Note, 2006), an album composed mostly of Moran&#8217;s commissioned works. Moran talks about philosopher Adrian Piper, pianist Jaki Byard, and his new commission to create a multimedia piece inspired by Thelonious Monk&#8217;s 1959 Town Hall concert. Find out more at <a href="http://www.jasonmoran.com/">JasonMoran.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/16/the-jazz-session-18-jason-moran/">The Jazz Session #18: Jason Moran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

692. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 7

     Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:27:39 -0000

     Show #8 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #8 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: Live sound samples from <b>James Moody</b>, an interview with guitarist <b>Mel Henderson</b> of Paradigm Shift, and a sneak preview of a soon-to-be-released album from a major name in jazz. </p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a> <li><a href="http://www.therefrigerator.net/music/jazzfestindex.html">Refrigerator</a> <li><a href="http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/music/blog/">Ron Netsky &#038; Frank DeBlase at City Newspaper</a> <li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/polarbird/">Polarbird&#8217;s Photos</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/15/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-7/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 7</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

693. Show #17: Matt Wilson

     Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:51:47 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer Matt Wilson between his sets at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/mattwilson.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Matt Wilson' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews drummer Matt Wilson between his sets at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Wilson played two shows with his Arts &#038; Crafts band featuring Dennis Irwin on bass, Gary Versace on organ and piano, and Michael Rodriquez on trumpet (sitting in for Terrell Stafford). The band&#8217;s new album is <em>Scenic Route</em> (Palmetto, 2007). Wilson is one of the most in-demand drummers in jazz, having appeared on more than 160 recordings. Find out more at <a href="http://mattwilsonjazz.com">MattWilsonJazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/14/show-17-matt-wilson/">Show #17: Matt Wilson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

694. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 6

     Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:40:10 -0000

     Show #7 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #7 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: Live sound samples from the <b>Webster Schroeder High School Jazz Band</b>, a wonderful story about vibraphonist <b>Joe Locke</b>, and some wacky behind-the-scenes antics from the members of <b>Matt Wilson&#8217;s Arts &#038; Crafts</b>.</p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a> <li><a href="http://www.therefrigerator.net/music/jazzfestindex.html">Refrigerator</a> <li><a href="http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/music/blog/">Ron Netsky &#038; Frank DeBlase at City Newspaper</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/14/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-5-2/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 6</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

695. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 5

     Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:41:04 -0000

     Show #6 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #6 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: Live sound samples from <b>Trio Beyond with John Scofield, Jack DeJohnette and Larry Goldings</b>, interviews with festival attendees, and conversations with pianist <b>Dino Losito</b> and drummer <b>Mike Melito</b>.</p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a> <li><a href="http://www.therefrigerator.net/music/jazzfestindex.html">Refrigerator</a> <li><a href="http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/music/blog/">Ron Netsky &#038; Frank DeBlase at City Newspaper</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/13/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-5/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 5</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

696. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 4

     Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:25:36 -0000

     Show #5 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #5 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: Live sound samples from <b>Dan Hicks &#038; His Hot Licks</b> and <b>Mamadou Diabate</b>, interviews with festival attendees, and a feature on the Swedish electronica group <b>Midaircondo</b>.</p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a> <li><a href="http://www.therefrigerator.net/music/jazzfestindex.html">Refrigerator</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/12/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-4/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 4</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

697. Show #16: Robin Eubanks

     Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:59:23 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews trombonist Robin Eubanks before his set at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/eubanks.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Robin Eubanks' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews trombonist Robin Eubanks before his set at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Eubanks is in Rochester with his band EB3, which features Eubanks on acoustic and electric trombone, loops and percussion pads, and keyboard bass; Michelle Rosewoman (subbing for Orrin Evans) on keyboards and keyboard bass; and Kenwood Dennard on drums and keyboard bass. Eubanks is also a member of the Dave Holland Quintet and Big Band and the new Dave Holland Sextet. Find out more at <a href="http://robineubanks.com">RobinEubanks.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/11/show-16-robin-eubanks/">Show #16: Robin Eubanks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

698. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 3

     Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:46:58 -0000

     Show #4 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #4 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: Interviews with Dutch trumpeter <b>Saskia Laroo</b>, Swedish trumpeter <b>Peter Asplund</b>, and Canadian Afro-beat band <b>Mr. Something Something</b>. Plus music samples from all three artists.</p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a> <li><a href="http://www.therefrigerator.net/music/jazzfestindex.html">Refrigerator</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/10/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-3/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

699. Nordic Jazz Now

     Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:48:22 -0000

     Show #3 from the Rochester International Jazz Festival. This show focuses on Nordic Jazz Now...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><B>Show #3 from the Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> This show focuses on Nordic Jazz Now &#8212; bands from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark who are performing all this week at the festival. RIJF Artistic Director John Nugent also produces the Stockholm Jazz Festival. In this episode: <b>Vidar Brathen</b> from the Norwegian Jazz Forum, <b>Bengt Strokirk</b> from Concerts Sweden, an interview with the members of the Norwegian band <b>Zanussi Five</b>, and excerpts from various Nordic albums. Look for more from Nordic Jazz Now later in the week.</p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/10/nordic-jazz-now-part-1/">Nordic Jazz Now</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

700. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 2

     Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:59:21 -0000

     Show #2 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #2 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: &#8220;Sounds of the Street.&#8221; Includes performance excerpts from <b>Scott Goudie</b> and <b>The Shuffle Demons</b>, plus interviews with trumpeter <b>Mike Catone</b>, Jazz90.1 DJ <b>Gary O</b>, and RIJF staffer <b>Bob Madeira</b>. </p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/10/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-2/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

701. Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 1

     Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:05:21 -0000

     Show #1 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more!...

     The post Rochester International Jazz Festival – Day 1 appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1"></p> <p><P><b>Show #1 from the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival.</b> Featuring reviews, news, interviews and more! On this edition: reviews of <b>Raul Midon</b>, <b>Geri Allen</b> with <b>Jimmy Cobb</b>, <b>Peter Asplund</b>, <b>Steps Ahead</b>, and <b>Jon Ballantyne</b>. </p> <p><P>Be sure to visit the following sites for more RIJF coverage:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fretfulporpentine.com/">Fretful Porpentine</a> <li><a href="http://jazzrochester.com">Jazz@Rochester</a> <li><a href="http://blog.cupobooks.com/">Cup O&#8217; Books</a> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070609/MULTIMEDIA05/306090001&#038;GID=o31ACFUhMQ4YDP1YS/FeDEW+E8xfD371G5HVxejQ+D0%3D">Will Yurman&#8217;s multimedia slideshows</a></li> </ul> <p><P>Please excuse this extra data, but I&#8217;m testing <a href="http://odeo.com/claim/feed/5698c72e2f326cfc">My Odeo Channel</a> (odeo/5698c72e2f326cfc) with this post.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/09/rochester-international-jazz-festival-day-1/">Rochester International Jazz Festival &#8211; Day 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

702. Show #15: Cecilia Smith

     Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:21:18 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist and composer Cecilia Smith. Smith’s new project, Dark Triumph(CEA Music, 2005)...

     The post Show #15: Cecilia Smith appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/darktriumph.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Dark Triumph' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist and composer Cecilia Smith. Smith&#8217;s new project, <em>Dark Triumph</em>(CEA Music, 2005) chronicles the life of her aunt, Victoria Lancaster Smith, through spoken word, improvisation, orchestral arrangements, members of the Boys Choir of Harlem, and a jazz rhythm section. This ambitious album originated when Victoria Smith showed Cecilia Smith an 8-bar melody she&#8217;d been carrying around in her head for six decades. Learn more at <a href="http://myspace.com/ceciliasmith">Cecilia Smith&#8217;s MySpace page</a> and at <a href="http://ceciliasmith.com">CeciliaSmith.com</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/06/show-15-cecilia-smith/">Show #15: Cecilia Smith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

703. TJS Extra #2: Jazz writer Doug Ramsey

     Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:32:26 -0000

     TJS Extra looks at jazz from other angles. Think of it as a companion piece...

     The post TJS Extra #2: Jazz writer Doug Ramsey appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/ramsey.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Ramsey' /></p> <p><em>TJS Extra</em> looks at jazz from other angles. Think of it as a companion piece to <em>The Jazz Session</em>. On this edition, Jason Crane interviews jazz writer Doug Ramsey. Ramsey is a broadcast and print journalist with an extensive background in jazz writing. He is the author of several books, including <u>Take Five: The Public and Private Lives of Paul Desmond</u>, for which he won an ASCAP Deems Taylor Award. He has contributed to <em>JazzTimes</em> since 1975 and, before that, wrote regularly for <em>Down Beat</em>. He now runs the excellent jazz blog <a href="http://www.artsjournal.com/rifftides/">Rifftides</a>. In this interview, Ramsey talks about Paul Desmond, the role of the jazz writer, and enjoyment in lieu of money. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/01/tjs-extra-2-jazz-writer-doug-ramsey/">TJS Extra #2: Jazz writer Doug Ramsey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

704. Show #14: Terry Gibbs

     Mon, 28 May 2007 14:32:02 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist Terry Gibbs. This week, ASCAP, one of the organizations that safeguards...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/gibbs.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Gibbs' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews vibraphonist Terry Gibbs. This week, ASCAP, one of the organizations that safeguards performers&#8217; and composersâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> rights, announced that it will add Gibbs to its Jazz Wall of Fame in a ceremony on June 1 at Lincoln Center. Gibbs is already recognized as an ASCAP Jazz Living Legend for a career that spans the bebop era to the present day. In honor of Gibbs&#8217; award, The Jazz Session presents a 2004 interview with Terry Gibbs recorded after the release of his album <em>52nd &#038; Broadway: Songs Of The Bebop Era</em> (Mack Ave, 2004).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/28/show-14-terry-gibbs/">Show #14: Terry Gibbs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

705. TJS Extra #1: Rochester International Jazz Festival

     Wed, 23 May 2007 04:05:30 -0000

     TJS Extra looks at jazz from other angles. Think of it as a companion piece...

     The post TJS Extra #1: Rochester International Jazz Festival appeared first on The Jazz Session.

     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/rijflogo.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='RIJF logo' /></p> <p><P>TJS Extra looks at jazz from other angles. Think of it as a companion piece to The Jazz Session. This edition takes you behind the scenes of the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Jason Crane interviews festival producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona. With more than 600 artists, 200+ concerts and 18 venues, the RIJF has quickly become one of the leading jazz festivals in North America. Find out more at <a href="http://rochesterjazz.com">RochesterJazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/23/tjs-extra-1-rochester-international-jazz-festival/">TJS Extra #1: Rochester International Jazz Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

706. Show #13: Bobby Sanabria

     Mon, 21 May 2007 04:05:08 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews percussionist, bandleader, composer and educator Bobby Sanabria. Sanabria is a living link...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/sanabria.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Sanabria' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews percussionist, bandleader, composer and educator Bobby Sanabria. Sanabria is a living link to the great Afro-Cuban jazz tradition. He&#8217;s played with just about everyone, including Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Paquito D&#8217;Rivera, Charles McPherson, Mongo Santamaria, Chico O&#8217;Farrill and Mario Bauza. He&#8217;s also a Grammy-nominated solo artist and a powerful force in bringing the Afro-Cuban tradition into the 21st century. This interview features a sneak peek at his new album, <em>Big Band Urban Folktales</em> (Jazzheads, 2007), which hits stores in June. Find out more at <a href="http://bobbysanabria.com">BobbySanabria.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/21/show-13-bobby-sanabria/">Show #13: Bobby Sanabria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

707. Show #12: Jeff “Tain” Watts

     Mon, 14 May 2007 04:05:08 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts. You might know him from his years with...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/tain.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Jeff Tain Watts' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews drummer Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts. You might know him from his years with Wynton Marsalis, or his years with Branford Marsalis, or his stint as the drummer on <em>The Tonight Show with Jay Leno</em>, or from his many, many recordings as a leader and sideman. Tain&#8217;s new album is <em>Folk&#8217;s Songs</em> (Dark Key Music, 2007). It features his band The Ebonix with Marcus Strickland on saxophone, David Kikoski on piano and Christian McBride on bass. Find out more at <a href="http://darkkeymusic.com">DarkKeyMusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/14/show-12-jeff-tain-watts/">Show #12: Jeff &#8220;Tain&#8221; Watts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

708. Show #11: Christine Jensen

     Wed, 09 May 2007 03:01:41 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist and composer Christine Jensen. Based in Montreal, Jensen has recorded three...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/jensen.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Christine Jensen' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist and composer Christine Jensen. Based in Montreal, Jensen has recorded three albums. Her most recent project is <em>Look Left</em> (Effendi, 2006), the result of a half-year spent studying and writing in Paris. <em>The Globe and Mail</em> called Jensen &#8220;one of the most important Canadian composers of her generation.&#8221; Find out more at <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&#038;friendID=52746448">Christine Jensen&#8217;s MySpace page</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/05/08/show-11-christine-jensen/">Show #11: Christine Jensen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

709. Show #10: Pete Zimmer

     Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:05:19 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews drummer Pete Zimmer. Zimmer moved to New York several years ago after...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/zimmersmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Zimmer small' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews drummer Pete Zimmer. Zimmer moved to New York several years ago after graduating from the New England Conservatory. Heâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s released three records on his own label, Tippin&#8217; Records, the most recent of which is his new CD, <em>Judgment</em> (Tippin&#8217; Records, 2006). The album features tenor saxophonists George Garzone and Joel Frahm. Find out more at <a href="http://petezimmer.com">PeteZimmer.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/30/show-10-pete-zimmer/">Show #10: Pete Zimmer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

710. Show #9: Victor Goines

     Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:23:40 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophone and clarinet player Victor Goines. Goines has made quite a name...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/goienssmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Goines small' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophone and clarinet player Victor Goines. Goines has made quite a name for himself with such seminal groups as the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra. In addition to touring the world with the those bands, heâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s also an accomplished leader in his own right, and the director of the jazz program at Juilliard in New York. Goines has a new CD called <em>New Adventures</em> (Criss Cross, 2006). </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/23/show-9-victor-goines/">Show #9: Victor Goines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

711. Show #8: David Torn

     Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:05:39 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews David Torn, a man of many talents. He’s a film composer whose...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/tornsmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='torn small' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews David Torn, a man of many talents. He&#8217;s a film composer whose music you&#8217;ve heard in <em>Friday Night Lights</em>, <em>Believe In Me</em>, and <em>The Order</em>. He&#8217;s also contributed tones and textures to films like this year&#8217;s Best Picture winner, <em>The Departed</em>, and the 2000 hit <em>Traffic</em>. Before his film days, he was known for daring musical collaborations on albums such as <em>Cloud About Mercury</em> (ECM, 1987). And he&#8217;s worked as a guitarist and/or producer for everyone from David Bowie and David Sylvian to John Legend and Tori Amos. David Torn has returned to ECM after two decades for <em>prezens</em> (ECM, 2007), an adventurous record that features Tim Berne, Craig Taborn and Tom Rainey. Learn more at <a href="http://davidtorn.net">DavidTorn.net</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/16/show-8-david-torn/">Show #8: David Torn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

712. Show #7: Wayne Escoffery

     Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:16:39 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Wayne Escoffery about his life and his new album, Veneration (Savant,...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/escofferysmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='escoffery small' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Wayne Escoffery about his life and his new album, <em>Veneration</em> (Savant, 2007). Escoffery was born in London and moved to New Haven, Connecticut as a child. He sang in a boys choir and then got introduced to the saxophone. Choosing the latter, Escoffery moved into the orbit of legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean, eventually attending McLean&#8217;s Artist Collective and his jazz program at the Hartt School of Music. In addition to his own band, Escoffery currently performs with the Mingus Big Band, Tom Harrell, Ben Riley&#8217;s Monk Legacy Septet and in a band with his wife, singer Carolyn Leonhart. Find out more at <a href="http://www.escofferymusic.com/">EscofferyMusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/09/show-7-wayne-escoffery/">Show #7: Wayne Escoffery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

713. Show #6: Misha Piatigorsky

     Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:05:52 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Misha Piatigorsky. Misha fled with his family from Russia during the...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/mishasmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='misha small' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist Misha Piatigorsky. Misha fled with his family from Russia during the height of the Cold War and ended up in New Jersey. A classically trained pianist, he discovered jazz and fell in love with the music, ending up at Rutgers studying with Kenny Barron. He won the 2004 Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. He&#8217;s also the pianist and musical director for singing legend Mark Murphy. Mishaâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s new trio with bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummer Ari Hoenig is a fusion of hip-hop grooves with his non-traditional jazz compositions. Their new record is <em>Uncommon Circumstance</em> (MISHAMUSIC, 2007). Find out more at <a href="http://mishamusic.com">mishamusic.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/02/show-6-misha-piatigorsky/">Show #6: Misha Piatigorsky</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

714. Show #5: Toru Dodo

     Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:01:30 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews Japanese pianist Toru Dodo. Born in Tokyo, Dodo started playing piano at...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/dodosmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='dodo small' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews Japanese pianist Toru Dodo. Born in Tokyo, Dodo started playing piano at age 4, then gave up his dream of concert piano for the economics department at Tokyo&#8217;s Meiji University. He found jazz at Meiji, and eventually came to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music. Since moving to New York City in 1998, Dodo has released three CDs and performed with Kenny Garret, Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, Ruth Brown and Terumasa Hino. His new album is <em>Dodo 3</em> (Jazzcity, 2006). Find out more at <a href="http://torudodo.com">torudodo.com</a>. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/26/show-5-toru-dodo/">Show #5: Toru Dodo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

715. Show #4: Francis Jacob

     Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:04:17 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews French guitarist Francis Jacob. Jacob’s career has taken him around the world:...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/francisjacob.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='Jacob' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews French guitarist Francis Jacob. Jacob&#8217;s career has taken him around the world: France, Switzerland, Boston, Brazil, Paris and now New York. Along the way, he&#8217;s picked up a gift for improvisation and a taste for West African music. On his new CD, <em>Side By Side</em> (2006), he combines his many influences and creates two albums in one &#8212; the same tunes, played by two wonderfully different bands. Find out more at <a href="http://francisjacob.com">FrancisJacob.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/19/show-4-francis-jacob/">Show #4: Francis Jacob</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

716. Show #3: John Abercrombie

     Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:05:00 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews guitarist John Abercrombie, whose forthcoming record is The Third Quartet (ECM, 2007)....

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/abercrombiesmall.jpeg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='abercrombie small' /></p> <p>Jason Crane interviews guitarist John Abercrombie, whose forthcoming record is <em>The Third Quartet</em> (ECM, 2007). Abercrombie has been on more than 50 ECM recordings as a leader or sideman, including sessions with Charles Lloyd, Kenny Wheeler, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Liebman and Dave Holland. This interview features several excerpts from the new CD in advance of its April 3 release. You&#8217;ll also hear Abercrombie&#8217;s moving remembrance of lifelong friend Michael Brecker.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/12/show-3-john-abercrombie/">Show #3: John Abercrombie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

717. Show #2: Luis Perdomo

     Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:24:19 -0000

     Jason Crane interviews pianist Luis Perdomo. Since coming to New York from his native Venezuela,...

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     <p><P><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/perdomosmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='perdomo small' /></p> <p><P>Jason Crane interviews pianist Luis Perdomo. Since coming to New York from his native Venezuela, Perdomo has blossomed as a player. As a student at the Manhattan School of Music and at Queens College, he studied with pianists Harold Danko and Sir Roland Hanna. As a professional musician, he&#8217;s played with Ray Baretto, Ravi Coltrane, Miguel Zenon, Dafnis Prieto, and Timbalaye, to name a few. Perdomo&#8217;s adventurous new record is <em>Awareness</em> (RKM Music, 2006). It features his working trio of Hans Glawischnig on bass and Eric McPherson on drums, and on several tracks, an expanded group with bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Nasheet Waits. Find out more about Luis Perdomo at <a href="http://www.luisperdomojazz.com">LuisPerdomoJazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/03/show-2-luis-perdomo/">Show #2: Luis Perdomo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>

718. Show #1: Grant Stewart

     Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:10:27 -0000

     It’s here — the first episode of The Jazz Session, a jazz interview podcast hosted...

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     <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/thejazzsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/stewartsmall.jpg?w=922&#038;ssl=1" alt='stewart small' /></p> <p><P>It&#8217;s here &#8212; the first episode of The Jazz Session, a jazz interview podcast hosted by Jason Crane. In this show, Jason interviews tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart. Stewart has been in New York for the past 16 years, since moving there from his native Toronto. He&#8217;s played with quite a roster of jazz artists, from Curtis Fuller, John Hendricks and Clark Terry to Brad Mehldau, Larry Goldings and Jimmy Cobb. Stewart&#8217;s new album on Sharp Nine Records is <em>In The Still Of The Night</em> (Sharp Nine Records, 2007). You can find out more at <a href="http://grantstewartjazz.com">GrantStewartJazz.com</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thejazzsession.com/2007/02/24/show-1-grant-stewart/">Show #1: Grant Stewart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thejazzsession.com">The Jazz Session</a>.</p>