WUOT jazz
Melony talks to Big Ears founder Ashely Capps about the future of the festive, online concerts, and more.
Eric Reed talks about his move to Knoxville, the genius of Monk, the state of the United States and more.
Guitarist Peter Leitch lost his ability to play guitar as a result of treatment for cancer. He was reborn as a composer. We talk about his new recording New Life.
A jam packed visit to DC concludes with Max Light, SaltmanKnowles, an anxious bus ride, and some museum love.
Stephen Arnold is a new discovery for Todd at a Ping Pong club. A short visit to Baltimore yields much happiness and a chance to catch up with an old pal.
This was part of the Big Ears Festival live stream series.
Clarence Ward the Third is our featured guest.
Todd Steed visits Teaism, rails against his BnB, calms down amongst art, gets up close with Benny Golson and has a blast at the Friday Nigh Fish Fry.
A blue bridge conversation with one of the most creative jazz musicians in New Orleans. This was part of Improvisations To Go.
Basin Street records founder and owner talks with Todd about New Orleans, his label, and more. This was part of the Improvisations To Go series.
Dr. Michael White talks with Todd about his fabulous recorded output, New Orleans, Katrina, and more. This was for the Improvisations to Go podcast series.
Todd talks with Delfaeyo for the Improvisations To Go series.
As part of the Improvisations To Go series, Todd Steed talks with Malvin Massey about Memphis history.
Todd visits Memphis and meets with Jack Cooper to discuss is Charles Ives big band project. This is part of the Improvisations to Go Series. Also, we chat about Memphis, education and life itself.
Orrin Evans from the Bad Plus discusses Memphis, his latest songs and his big band project. And has some nice soup. This was conducted for the Improvisations to Go Series.
Todd investigates the effects of hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and the music found there. Kermit saves the day.
UT jazz major Bernell Jones talks with Todd about adapting to the new reality of 2020. This was first aired on Improvisations in April 2020.
Visits to Crosstown Arts and Beale Street. Interviews with Garrett McQueen, Orrin Evans, Jazzy Miller and more.
He talks to Jack Cooper, Malvin Massey of WUMR, and Don Bryant. There is also a BBQ breakdown and more with Hunter the drummer.
Todd, worse for the wear from his time in New Orleans, gets on the train they call The City of New Orleans. He becomes completely obsessed with Yazoo City and delta blues music. He also meets a woman from Florida with a compelling reason for riding the train.
What bout the more out there sounds in New Orleans? Well, here you go! Aurora Neland, Byron Asher, Bonerama and more. Plus, Todd avoids the splatter, but just barely. Enjoy it all! Subscribe to the video version on YouTube.
Episode 1 of the podcast that loves jazz, gumbo, tea, trains and the great cities of the USA. First stop, New Orleans.
Steven Brown has a great new recording. Gregory Tardy is in there.
Mr. Sipe returns to Knoxville. He talks jazz, music, Knoxville and Col. Bruce. Todd Steed shows great appreciation for the music and mind of Mr. Sipe.
Two students from Fulton visit the show and pick out some chilled out goodness.
Drums! Fun! Superstitions! Jazz! Sammy talks about all of it. I think I could have written a better subtitle. I apologize. (Todd)
Todd Steed talks via phone to legendary jazz artist Roscoe Mitchell about his performance with the Art Ensemble of Chicago at Big Ears Festival. Roscoe is retiring form Mills College. What could be next?
Bill and Greg sit down with WUOT's Todd Steed to talk about their show in Knoxville and their upcoming release. FWIW, Todd LOVES this concept and the music that came out of it.
Todd Steed sits down with Ken Burns and company. And then stands up when it is over.
Nate talks with WUOT's Todd Steed about his new book, Big Ears Festival and the present state of jazz. And more. A lot more, actually. Listen now as there is not a better time to listen than now.
Between performances at Big Ears Festival, Todd Steed caught up with Harold Budd for an engaging chat. Thai food, Stan Getz, deserts, ACME,.... it's all up for discussion.
Kelle Jolly and Faith Morris discuss Women in Jazz Jam Festival. Todd Steed just talks about pretzels. That's about all he contributes. SAD.
Knoxville drummer Ken Brown talks to Todd Steed about his new recording, Second Chances.
Legendary drummer for the Art Ensemble of Chicago talks to Todd Steed via his home in France about his upcoming performance at the Big Ears Festival. They talk of chopping wood, wood shedding, and keeping focus.
Jazz vocalist and bass player sits down with Todd after her performance in San Jose. Todd hides his supreme fanboy-ness. All is well.
Guitarist Hristo Vitchev chats with Todd onsite in San Jose, Ca. Todd avoids borrowing a guitar pedal for 3 months.
Guitarist Bobby Broom talks with Todd about...jazz, guitars, his new record, coming to Knoxville and punk rock!
When the music bites, when the B-flat stings, when you are feeling bad. Listen to Big Ears Managing Director talks about just a few of her favorite things.
Monette talks to Todd while he tries not to go all fanboy. Jazz guitar, women in jazz, and the city of Philadelphia all show up. Ben Hall listens closely.
Philly based musician Doug Hirlinger talks to Todd about a project they both are fired up about. FIRED UP I TELL YOU.
Poetry and Jazz find happy home on the fab new recording from Benjamin Boone. Todd Steed gets to the crux of it all without actually reciting poetry and thereby not ruining everything.
Big Ears 2019 is upon us. Todd Steed chats with Carla Bley and Steve Swallow about what's happening on the island and what they have planned for Knoxville. No ponies were referenced in the interview. Promise.
Rising jazz star and WUOT favorite Jazzmeia Horn talks with Kelle Jolly and Todd Steed. And we find out why Jazzmeia makes her own stage clothes.
Monday Improvisations host Ben Hall talks to legendary jazz guitarist Eddie Duran on 70 years of jazz, Charlie Parker's favorite snack, and above all, how to keep swinging. Thanks for listening to WUOT.
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