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For this bonus episode, the Shakespeare and Company podcast welcomes Jeremy Pelt, renowned jazz trumpeter and author of Griot: Examining the Lives of Jazz Great Storytellers. In conversation with Alex Freiman, Pelt discusses the evolution of jazz, the influence of oral traditions, and the importance of documenting firsthand accounts from legendary musicians. Reflecting on his early days at Berklee, his experiences touring worldwide, and his deep reverence for jazz elders like Roy Haynes and Wayne Shorter, Pelt shares insights into both the triumphs and struggles of jazz musicians. He also addresses the debate over the term “jazz,” the intersection of jazz and hip-hop, and the ongoing challenge of preserving the music's integrity in an industry that often sidelines its true practitioners. Listen in for a compelling exploration of jazz history, culture, and the passion that fuels one of its modern torchbearers.*Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters. These projects include performances and recordings with Cliff Barbaro, Keter Betts, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Ravi Coltrane, Frank Foster, Winard Harper, Jimmy Heath, Vincent Herring, John Hicks, Charli Persip, Ralph Peterson, Lonnie Plaxico, Bobby Short, Cedar Walton, Frank Wess, Nancy Wilson and The Skatalites, to name a few.Pelt frequently performs alongside such notable ensembles as the Roy Hargrove Big Band, The Village Vanguard Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Big Band, and is a member of the Lewis Nash Septet and The Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band featuring Louis Hayes. As a leader, Pelt has recorded ten albums and has toured globally with his various ensembles, appearing at many major jazz festivals and concert venues.Pelt's recordings and performances have earned him critical acclaim, both nationally and internationally. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal by legendary jazz writer and producer, Nat Hentoff, and was voted Rising Star on the trumpet, five years in a row by Downbeat Magazine and the Jazz Journalist Association. Pelt is currently touring throughout the United States and Europe in support of his latest release, "Soundtrack".Alex Freiman is a guitarist, composer, and singer trained at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Drawing from jazz, blues, soul, and funk, he masterfully blends these influences with energy and virtuosity, creating music that is both groovy and sophisticated. After collaborating with major figures on the French and international scenes, including Stéphane Belmondo, he released his debut album as a leader, Play It Gentle, in 2017. Recorded with Léon Parker (drums), Fred Nardin (organ), and special guest Stéphane Belmondo, this album reflects his passion for improvisation and sonic elegance. Constantly seeking innovation, he launched Alex Freiman & The Hot Sauce, an explosive project where jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop intertwine. His EP In The Beginning (September 2024) marks the start of a new musical era, followed by the singles We Are One (January 2025), featuring rapper Tiemoko, and This Is The Hot Sauce (March 2025), affirming his vibrant and innovative musical identity. In 2025, Alex Freiman continues his groove exploration with a new album and fresh collaborations. Alex Freiman & The Hot Sauce will also be performing in Paris and across France, delivering electrifying shows where improvisation and energy collide.Listen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rotraut Jäger is a Swiss German flautist, composer, and teacher in Zurich, Switzerland. She studied classical and jazz music in Mainz (DE), Zurich/ZHdK (CH) and New York at the Manhattan School of Music (US). This freelance musician has her own projects and is a guest musician at home and abroad. She studied flute at Peter-Cornelius-Konservatorium der Stadt Mainz as a State Examined Music Teacher in 2000 and performance in 2002. At Zürcher Hochschule der Künste she received a performance diploma in 2006 with Philippe Racine. She studied jazz from 2003-2006 with Günter Wehinger and Christoph Grab, and with Dick Oatts and Steve Wilson at Manhattan School of Music from 2006-2007. Rotraut participated in workshops and masterclasses with Peter Lukas Graf, Robert Dick, Michel Debost, and Moshe Epstein. Also, she was in a workshop, Música Popular Brasileira in Brasil, and took private lessons with Ali Ryerson, Frank Wess, and Dave Liebman in New York. She performed with Miles Griffith (voc, US), Earle Davis (tp, US), Roland Gebhard (g, DE), Vicente Cortes (g, CH/ES), Karime Amaya (Flamencotanz, ES) and The Skatalites (JAM). She is a private flute teacher in charge of various ensembles and workshops. In March 2020, she released her first album, Sonafari, with her band Rotraut Jäger Sonambique. In October 2023, she released her second album, Dynamite, co-produced with Swiss Radio SRF2 Kultur. https://redplanetflute.com http://wijsf.org  

Longtime sax player with Basie's band, Wess was a dependable sideman and section player who was also one of the first great jazz flute players. Here, he displays his tenor sax and flute on three sessions - one with Kenny Clarke for Riverside (with Henry Coker, Charlie Fowlkes and Milt Jackson - on piano!), one for Jazztone with Urbie Green (strange bedfellows - Ruby Braff, Med Flory, Freddie Green, Sir Charles Thompson) and one track from the Joe Newman session for Vanguard with Frank Foster, Matthew Gee and Johnny Acea. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark49/support

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MICHAEL GARRICK PROMISES London, May 27, 1965Merlin the wizzard, Parting is such, Portrait of a young ladyIan Carr (tp,flhrn) Joe Harriott (as) Tony Coe (ts,cl) Michael Garrick (p,arr) Coleridge Goode (b) Colin Barnes (d) London, May 28, 1965I got rhythmMichael Garrick (p) Dave Green (b) Colin Barnes (d) LEON LEE DORSEY THANK YOU, MR. MABERN New York, July 2, 2019Bye bye blackbird, Summertime, Softly as a morning sunriseHarold Mabern (p) Leon Lee Dorsey (b) Mike Clark (d) SIR ROLAND HANNA THE NEW YORK JAZZ QUARTET IN CHICAGO Chicago, IL, July 27, 1981Raise A Ruckus, H & T Blues, Ain't Nothin NewSir Roland Hanna (p); Frank Wess (f/ts); George Mraz (b); Ben Riley (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 24 de junio 2024 at PuroJazz.

MICHAEL GARRICK PROMISES London, May 27, 1965Merlin the wizzard, Parting is such, Portrait of a young ladyIan Carr (tp,flhrn) Joe Harriott (as) Tony Coe (ts,cl) Michael Garrick (p,arr) Coleridge Goode (b) Colin Barnes (d) London, May 28, 1965I got rhythmMichael Garrick (p) Dave Green (b) Colin Barnes (d) LEON LEE DORSEY THANK YOU, MR. MABERN New York, July 2, 2019Bye bye blackbird, Summertime, Softly as a morning sunriseHarold Mabern (p) Leon Lee Dorsey (b) Mike Clark (d) SIR ROLAND HANNA THE NEW YORK JAZZ QUARTET IN CHICAGO Chicago, IL, July 27, 1981Raise A Ruckus, H & T Blues, Ain't Nothin NewSir Roland Hanna (p); Frank Wess (f/ts); George Mraz (b); Ben Riley (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 24 de junio 2024 at PuroJazz.

Tonight's Jazz Feature is an indirect tribute to my late Mother, whose Birthday Anniversary is today: May 20. This album was one of her favorites. It is a classic by the great vibist and Modern Jazz pioneer, Milt Jackson. Jackson and his co-star here is flutist and tenor saxophonist Frank Wess. Wess of course is one of the great practitioners of Jazz flute. The rhythm section is superb and led by Hank Jones on piano and indeed he's one of the finest. Eddie Jones (no relation to Hank) is solid on bass and Kenny Clarke is his usual masterful self on drums. All of this was recorded for Savoy Records on October 28, 1955 and it's one of Milt Jackson's many gems and is tonight's Jazz feature. Enjoy!

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The clarinet has been an endangered species for most of the last 50 years, and despite much admiration for modern-day exponents such as Anat Cohen, it remains on the outer fringes of jazz. Hot Box takes a look at clarinet from the heyday of Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet and Jimmie Noone through to today's most admired exponent, Anat Cohen. Some critics have suggested its decline is due to the difficulty of playing it: “It was invented by three people who never met each other” was the comment of Basie band sax player Frank Wess!

Recordings made by one of the greatest versions of the Basie band for Verve in January, 1956. Featuring arrangements by Ernie Wilkins, Neal Hefti, Joe Newman, Frank Wess and Frank Foster and solos by the two Franks, Newman, Thad Jones, Bill Hughes, Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Bill Graham, Marshall Royal and the great rhythm section of Basie, Freddie Green, Eddie Jones and Sonny Payne. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark49/support

Great Roulette recordings by the New Testament Basie Band reinterpreting the tunes from his 1930's and 40's band. Featuring great work by Billy Mitchell, Henry Coker, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Jimmy Nottingham, Seldon Powell, Frank Foster, Frank Wess, Marshall Royal, Benny Powell and Basie himself! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark49/support

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Jazz trumpeter Greg Gisbert's eclectic career is in its 5th decade. His resume includes recordings, tours, multiple television performances/movie and TV soundtracks with such icons as Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Horace Silver, Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Buddy Rich, Clark Terry, Sarah Vaughn, Mel Torme, Jazz @ Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis, Maria Schneider, Dizzy Gillespie all stars w/ John Lee, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Chie Imaizumi (producer ) & more. Gisbert has held professorships & artist in residence as well as a highly respected featured guest artist for dozens of colleges & conservatories, most notably Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, U of Miami, and CU Boulder & he is currently a faculty member for the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz arts.  Thanks for listening, and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live and online. You can find Backstage Jazz on all podcast platforms and TAVN Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

Bienvenidos amantes de la música, en un tiempo no había espacio para una mujer tocando un instrumento que ni siquiera estaba entre los importantes que se usaban en el Jazz. Eso hace que el trabajo que emprendió Dorothy Ashby con el Arpa sea digno de rescatar y destacar. Ashby estudió piano y pudo haberse quedado ahí, ya que tenía suficiente talento, pero se enamoró del Arpa en su adolescencia y quiso afrontar el desafío de tocarla en el Jazz. El Jazz con sus ritmos complejos, cambios e improvisación, exige todo lo que le falta al Arpa. Pero ella lo logró y consiguió el reconocimiento de sus colegas de esa época como John Coltrane o Charles Mingus, pero el tiempo ha hecho su trabajo en olvidar su legado y por eso visitamos su música en este episodio. Les invitamos a conocer la música de Dorothy Ashby junto al primero que creyó en su potencial, el flautista de Count Basie, Frank Wess con quién publicó sus primeros 3 discos. Los temas son: 1. Jollity (Dorothy Ashby) 2. Pawky (Dorothy Ashby) 3. Canto de Ossanha (Baden Powell- Vinicius de Moraes) 4, Cause I Need It (Dorothy Ashby) *Suscríbete a nuestro canal. Si ya lo has hecho, considera apoyarnos en Patreon como mecenas para hacer sustentable nuestro programa y mantener nuestro viaje en vuelo. (Podrás acceder a episodios anticipados y exclusivos)patreon.com/ViajeJazz?fan_landing=true *Ayúdanos con un Me gusta, Comparte y Comenta. * En viajealmundodeljazz.com encuentra un reproductor de Jazz Moderno y Jazz Clásico.

La flauta es un instrumento secundario para muchos saxofonistas, algunos lo han transformado en su especialidad o lo tocan en forma exclusiva.Definimos la flauta y sus diferentes tipos y escuchamos a Frank Wess, Bud Shank, Yusef Lateef, Sam Most, Herbie Mann y otros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters. These projects include performances and recordings with Cliff Barbaro, Keter Betts, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Ravi Coltrane, Frank Foster, Winard Harper, Jimmy Heath, Vincent Herring, John Hicks, Charli Persip, Ralph Peterson, Lonnie Plaxico, Bobby Short, Cedar Walton, Frank Wess, Nancy Wilson, and The Skatalites, to name a few. Pelt frequently performs alongside such notable ensembles as the Roy Hargrove Big Band, The Village Vanguard Orchestra, and the Duke Ellington Big Band, and is a member of the Lewis Nash Septet and The Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band featuring Louis Hayes. As a leader, Pelt has recorded ten albums and has toured globally with his various ensembles, appearing at many major jazz festivals and concert venues. Pelt's recordings and performances have earned him critical acclaim nationally and internationally. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal by legendary jazz writer and producer, Nat Hentoff, and was voted Rising Star on the trumpet, five years in a row by Downbeat Magazine and the Jazz Journalist Association. Pelt is touring throughout the United States and Europe in support of his latest release, "Soundtrack". In this episode, Jeremy shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

Good News: A look back at the progress toward low-carbon air travel in 2022! The Good Word: A really brilliant quote from the great Mister Rogers. Good To Know: An odd and amazing fact about the human body! Good News: Remembering some of the phenomenal steps taken toward hydrogen-powered train travel in Europe in the […]

Getting to Know: George! Chicago drummer George Fludas was born in Chicago on October 10, 1966. He was inspired to play drums by his father, who was also a drummer, and who exposed him to great jazz drummers such as Art Blakey, Max Roach, and "Philly" Joe Jones. He attended Lane Tech High School where he majored in music and played percussion in their concert band and orchestra. After briefly attending Roosevelt University's music school in 1985-86, he began freelancing with Chicago greats Von Freeman, Jodie Christian and Lin Halliday, as well as playing in groups with guitarist Bobby Broom, and saxophonists Ron Blake and Eric Alexander. He has subsequently played with many stellar musicians such as Ira Sullivan, Buddy Montgomery, Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Kenny Burrell, Betty Carter, Johnny Griffin, Benny Green, Roy Hargrove, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Carter, Phil Woods, Junior Cook, Slide Hampton, and Bobby Hutcherson. FEATURED RELEASE: Joe Magnarelli “If You Could See Me Now” (2018) https://open.spotify.com/album/6G3uv0...  About Off The Bandstand: Too often, audiences are only able to experience jazz musicians while they're performing on the bandstand. “Off The Bandstand”, hosted by vocalist Christian Wiggs, is a series of one-on-one, informal conversations with members of the jazz scene. Each episode will feature a new guest and provide an opportunity for listeners to get to know more about the people behind the music, as well as their influences and stories throughout their career. Follow your host, Christian Wiggs: ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianwig... ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianwi... ➤ Website: http://www.christianwiggs.com/home

The best herring bar in Copenhagen! Trusting our musical instincts! Why lineman are suited to be bassists! Connecting to the ineffable qualities of the music, bassist Clark Sommers inspires us to observe a holistic view of our craft. In this episode, we discuss the mentors who helped us develop an aesthetic for the music, the galvanizing effect of stepping into a bandleader role, and those moments when gigs come to a full stop. FEATURED RELEASE: Clark Sommers Lens “By A Thread” (2017) Getting to Know: Clark! Bassist, Composer and Educator, Clark has toured and performed extensively throughout the world. He has had the privilege of performing with Cedar Walton, Darrell Grant, Brian Blade, Ernie Watts, Bennie Maupin, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan, Frank Wess, Charles McPherson, Peter Bernstein, Lin Haliday, Dana Hall, Jodie Christian, Bobby Broom, Jeff Parker, Ron Perrillo, Geof Bradfield, Michael Weiss, George Fludas, Kevin Mahogany, Eden Atwood, Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls, The Mighty Blue Kings and The Chicago Jazz Orchestra among others. Clark completed his undergraduate degree in Jazz Studies and World Music at California Institute of the Arts, where he studied with bass masters Charlie Haden and Darek Oles. While living in Los Angeles, Clark performed with Leo Smith, Vinny Golia, The Charlie Haden Liberation Orchestra, Joe La Barbara and Larry Koonse. He continues to seek expansion of his craft by pursuing his musical studies with masters such as David Grossman of the New York Philharmonic, Mike Longo and Stefon Harris. He recently completed two residencies at the Brubeck Institute in Stockton California. Clark is proud to be at home in the bass chair with vocalist Kurt Elling, with whom he tours the globe bringing jazz to everyone from Istanbul to the Canary Islands. Thus far he has been privileged to play on two GRAMMY nominated recordings with the band, one of which won the GRAMMY for best vocal jazz album in 2009.  Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here!

El primer episodio dedicado al saxo tenor, instrumento que para muchos simboliza el jazz. Desde Coleman Hawkins y Lester Young y sus principales seguidores respectivos, en este episodio nos empapamos de los más característicos: Chu Berry,  Herschell Evans, Ben Webster,  Don Byas, Lucky Thompson, Frank Wess, Buddy Tate y otros.  

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Clark Sommers .. He was a part of the new 2022 CD To Chicago, With Love done with Adam Larson and over his career he has toured and performed extensively throughout the world. He has had the privilege of performing with Cedar Walton, Brian Blade, Ernie Watts, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan, Frank Wess, and many others .. He's a deep cat with great stories and insights .. Dig the tale .. Click to listen.Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Roberta Gambarini Roberta Gambarini was born in Turin, Italy, where she attended jazz concerts, clubs, and festivals with her parents. Her father played the saxophone, and she grew up hearing jazz in the house and learning by listening to records. Her first instrument was clarinet when she was 12, then piano. When she was 18, she moved to Milan to pursue a career as a vocalist. In Milan, she worked in radio and television without making progress on her ambition. Roberta Gambarini moved to the U.S. in 1998 and won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. A few weeks after her arrival in America, she entered the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition and came in third behind Teri Thornton and Jane Monheit. She was invited to sing in New York City, where she met Benny Carter and James Moody. Moody became her teacher, mentor, and friend. Her album So in Love was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. In 2004, she started touring with the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, performing with James Moody, Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Paquito d'Rivera, and Roy Hargrove. From 2006–2007 she toured with her own trio, as well as the Hank Jones trio. She sang at the premiere of "Cannery Row Suite", a piece by Dave Brubeck commissioned for the Monterey Jazz Festival. Her debut album, Easy to Love (Groovin' High, 2006) was nominated for a Grammy Award. You Are There was a collaboration with Hank Jones. Awards 2007: Easy to Love, nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album 2010: So in Love, nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album Discography Apreslude with Antonio Scarano (Splasch, 1991) Easy to Love (Groovin' High, 2006) You Are There with Hank Jones (EmArcy, 2007) – recorded in 2005 So in Love with James Moody, Roy Hargrove (EmArcy, 2009) The Shadow of Your Smile: Homage to Japan (Groovin' High, 2013) Connecting Spirits: Roberta Gambarini Sings the Jimmy Heath Songbook (Groovin' High, 2015) Dedications: Roberta Gambarini Honors Ella, Sarah & Carmen (Groovin' High, 2019) As guest Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Band, Dizzy's Business, (MCG Jazz, 2006) Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Band, I'm Be Boppin' Too (Half Note, 2009) Roy Hargrove Big Band, Emergence (EmArcy, 2009) Paul Kuhn, Swing 85 (In+Out, 2013) James Moody & Hank Jones, Our Delight (IPO, 2008) New Stories, Hope Is in the Air: The Music of Elmo Hope (Origin, 2004)   In this episode, Roberta talks about how she got into transcribing, and how she developed her own personal notation to mark down all the expressions and tempo variations that are hard to write with traditional notation. She also recounts how she learned vocalese as a form of expression. Artists mentioned in this episode: Herbie Hancock, Benny Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, James Moody, Benny Golson, Dizzy Gillespie and many others. You can check Roberta Gambarini here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberta_Gambarini You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here: https://mirkoguerrini.bandcamp.com or here https://www.mirkoguerrini.com Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds. You can download this podcast episode, or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz.../id1574500923 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6mptnbh97XLi8Tcd6 Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b-d990-4c37-9a92 I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

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"All Too Soon" Frank Wess: Magic 101 (IPO Recordings, 2013) Duke Ellington es el compositor del tema. Frank Wess lo interpreta, magistralmente, en solitario. Tomajazz: © Pachi Tapiz, 2022 ¿Sabías que? Frank Wess nació el 4 de enero de 1922 en Kansas City, Missouri. Fue saxofonista y flautista. Falleció en 2013. Tocó, entre otras, en las orquestas de Billy Eckstine, Count Basie (entre 1953 y 1964), Clark Terry (entre 1967 y 1970). Fue considerado uno de los mejores flautistas de su tiempo: entre 1959 y 1964 ganó las votaciones de los críticos de la revista Down Beat. En 2011, con casi 90 años, grabó el magnífico disco Magic 101 junto a Kenny Barron (piano), Kenny Davis (contrabajo), Winard Harper (batería). En JazzX5 inauguramos una subsección en la que vamos a recordar a los músicos para los que se cumple el centenario de su nacimiento. El músico elegido para inaugurar la sección JazzX5 Centennial es el gran Frank Wess. En anteriores episodios de JazzX5/HDO/LODLMA/Maltidos Jazztardos... https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?p=31696 Más información acerca de Frank Wess en Tomajazz https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?s=frank+wess&submit=Search Más información sobre Frank Wess https://frankwess.org/ Más información sobre JazzX5 JazzX5 es un minipodcast de HDO de la Factoría Tomajazz presentado, editado y producido por Pachi Tapiz. JazzX5 comenzó su andadura el 24 de junio de 2019. Todas las entregas de JazzX5 están disponibles en https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=23120 / https://www.ivoox.com/jazzx5_bk_list_642835_1.html. JazzX5 y los podcast de Tomajazz en Telegram En Tomajazz hemos abierto un canal de Telegram para que estés al tanto, al instante, de los nuevos podcast. Puedes suscribirte en https://t.me/TomajazzPodcast. Pachi Tapiz en Tomajazz https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=17847

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Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am analysing my transcription of the song Splanky, as played by Frank Wess on the album Atomic Basie. I am talking through the entire solo and explaining some of the strategies and ideas employed by Frank Wess. Motivic development, harmonic substitutions are the highlights of this performance which I think is one of the best choices to start your transcription journey. I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can download this podcast episode, or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz.../id1574500923 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6mptnbh97XLi8Tcd6 Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b-d990-4c37-9a92 DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument

RAY CHARLES – GENIUS + SOUL = JAZZ – New York, – December 26, 1960 I’ve got news for you (rb arr), Mister C (rb arr) Ray Charles (vcl,org) acc by Phil Guilbeau, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Clark Terry, Snooky Young (tp) Henry Coker, Urbie Green, Al Grey, Benny Powell (tb) Marshal Royal, Frank Wess […]

WETF Show . .More Further Definitions - Benny Carter-led and arranged sax ensembles with Coleman Hawkins, Phil Woods, Charlie Rouse, Bill Hood, Bud Shank, Teddy Edwards, Bill Perkins, Jimmy Heath, Herb Geller, Frank Wess and Joe Temperley . . great arrangements and playing by the leader --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-clark49/support

Latest Spoken Label session (Author / Poet / Artist Chat) features the wonderful Suki Rae. Suki is "A native Chicagoan, Suki began playing piano at the age of five under the tutelage of her mother, a classical pianist. Classical flute instruction followed with Ralph Johnson and Walfried Kujala of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She attended Hull House Arts Camp; Interlochen Music Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy as well as the Northwestern University School of Music Cherub Program where she was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Flute Performance. Awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Benington College Jazz Lab, she also studied with Harvey Estrin; and Frank Wess of the New York Jazz Quartet. She has a BA from the University of California Berkeley and an MA from NYU in Music and Film. Suki has been the recipient of many awards for her playing as well as her songwriting including: ASCAP PLUS AWARDS(1994 until the present day);only American Finalist in the Hoiellart Jazz Festival in Belgium;Honorary Award from American Song Festival;Award from Nashville Song Festival;two Runner-up Awards from the Song of the Year Awards;Viewer's Choice Award from Kweevak.com;Nomination for Just Plain Folks Awards and NAR Best Song Awards." Her debut book "Neshama: (Breath of God)" which we talk about in depth in this session is described as "My intimate spiritual journey through Israel combining original poetry,original music and colorful tapestries/pictures by Bracha Lavee. Please be aware that the interactive music links are available only on 3rd generation or newer Fire tablets and on free Kindle reading apps for Android phones and Android tablets.These features are not available on free Kindle reading apps for iPad and iPhone. If you are unable to hear the music on your device please listen at https://soundcloud.com>sukiatry" Pieces read in this session include: 1. Neshama 2. Divine Sparks (Gap) 3. Lost Red Bag 4. Suki in the desert More about Suki can be found at: https://www.sukiatry.com/ Her book 'Neshama: (Breath of God)' can be easily found on Amazon.

Marcello Lorrai ricorda in questa serie di trasmissioni vita e opera di Chico O'Farrill (1921-2001), uno dei padrini del jazz afro-cubano.Dapprima trombettista, svilupperà poi il suo talento di compositore e arrangiatore, nonché di bandleader. Nel 1948 è a New York, dove studia con Hall Overton e Bernd Wagenaar. Compone e arrangia per Benny Goodman, per Machito (1950, Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite con Charlie Parker), per Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie (1954, Manteca Suite) e Art Farmer. Dopo aver diretto proprie formazioni, nel 1955 torna all'Avana per poi trasferirsi a Città del Messico, dove scrive colonne sonore e musica da concerto. Dal 1965 è di nuovo a New York dove collabora con Count Basie, Cal Tjader, Clark Terry, Candido, Frank Wess, Gato Barbieri, Mario Bauza e produce i propri album, tra cui quelli per la sua Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band.Oltre ad aver scritto per teatro e televisione, ha firmato un concerto per tromba per Wynton Marsalis.Il disco Pure Emotion (1996) è stato nominato per un Grammy.

Marcello Lorrai ricorda in questa serie di trasmissioni vita e opera di Chico O'Farrill (1921-2001), uno dei padrini del jazz afro-cubano.Dapprima trombettista, svilupperà poi il suo talento di compositore e arrangiatore, nonché di bandleader. Nel 1948 è a New York, dove studia con Hall Overton e Bernd Wagenaar. Compone e arrangia per Benny Goodman, per Machito (1950, Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite con Charlie Parker), per Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie (1954, Manteca Suite) e Art Farmer. Dopo aver diretto proprie formazioni, nel 1955 torna all'Avana per poi trasferirsi a Città del Messico, dove scrive colonne sonore e musica da concerto. Dal 1965 è di nuovo a New York dove collabora con Count Basie, Cal Tjader, Clark Terry, Candido, Frank Wess, Gato Barbieri, Mario Bauza e produce i propri album, tra cui quelli per la sua Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band.Oltre ad aver scritto per teatro e televisione, ha firmato un concerto per tromba per Wynton Marsalis.Il disco Pure Emotion (1996) è stato nominato per un Grammy.

Marcello Lorrai ricorda in questa serie di trasmissioni vita e opera di Chico O'Farrill (1921-2001), uno dei padrini del jazz afro-cubano.Dapprima trombettista, svilupperà poi il suo talento di compositore e arrangiatore, nonché di bandleader. Nel 1948 è a New York, dove studia con Hall Overton e Bernd Wagenaar. Compone e arrangia per Benny Goodman, per Machito (1950, Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite con Charlie Parker), per Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie (1954, Manteca Suite) e Art Farmer. Dopo aver diretto proprie formazioni, nel 1955 torna all'Avana per poi trasferirsi a Città del Messico, dove scrive colonne sonore e musica da concerto. Dal 1965 è di nuovo a New York dove collabora con Count Basie, Cal Tjader, Clark Terry, Candido, Frank Wess, Gato Barbieri, Mario Bauza e produce i propri album, tra cui quelli per la sua Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band.Oltre ad aver scritto per teatro e televisione, ha firmato un concerto per tromba per Wynton Marsalis.Il disco Pure Emotion (1996) è stato nominato per un Grammy.

Marcello Lorrai ricorda in questa serie di trasmissioni vita e opera di Chico O'Farrill (1921-2001), uno dei padrini del jazz afro-cubano.Dapprima trombettista, svilupperà poi il suo talento di compositore e arrangiatore, nonché di bandleader. Nel 1948 è a New York, dove studia con Hall Overton e Bernd Wagenaar. Compone e arrangia per Benny Goodman, per Machito (1950, Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite con Charlie Parker), per Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie (1954, Manteca Suite) e Art Farmer. Dopo aver diretto proprie formazioni, nel 1955 torna all'Avana per poi trasferirsi a Città del Messico, dove scrive colonne sonore e musica da concerto. Dal 1965 è di nuovo a New York dove collabora con Count Basie, Cal Tjader, Clark Terry, Candido, Frank Wess, Gato Barbieri, Mario Bauza e produce i propri album, tra cui quelli per la sua Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band.Oltre ad aver scritto per teatro e televisione, ha firmato un concerto per tromba per Wynton Marsalis.Il disco Pure Emotion (1996) è stato nominato per un Grammy.

Marcello Lorrai ricorda in questa serie di trasmissioni vita e opera di Chico O'Farrill (1921-2001), uno dei padrini del jazz afro-cubano.Dapprima trombettista, svilupperà poi il suo talento di compositore e arrangiatore, nonché di bandleader. Nel 1948 è a New York, dove studia con Hall Overton e Bernd Wagenaar. Compone e arrangia per Benny Goodman, per Machito (1950, Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite con Charlie Parker), per Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie (1954, Manteca Suite) e Art Farmer. Dopo aver diretto proprie formazioni, nel 1955 torna all'Avana per poi trasferirsi a Città del Messico, dove scrive colonne sonore e musica da concerto. Dal 1965 è di nuovo a New York dove collabora con Count Basie, Cal Tjader, Clark Terry, Candido, Frank Wess, Gato Barbieri, Mario Bauza e produce i propri album, tra cui quelli per la sua Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band.Oltre ad aver scritto per teatro e televisione, ha firmato un concerto per tromba per Wynton Marsalis.Il disco Pure Emotion (1996) è stato nominato per un Grammy.

Theron and Tom head backstage to talk with Chris Anderson, a musician and executive director of Open Tone Music in Akron, about performing in India, South Africa and other countries; the lasting impact of music education; and the growth of the Amistad Caribbean Arts Camp. Chris is the founder of Open Tone Music, a non-profit organization that provides access to premier music education and performance programming for all people. Through Open Tone Music he has reached thousands of individuals in the northern Ohio area. In addition to being a successful music educator, Chris composes and performs many different styles of music. He has performed trombone with some of the best in the classical, jazz, gospel, Latin and other musical idioms. He has had the pleasure of performing with such recording artist as Clark Terry, John Fedchock, Jiggs Whigham, Jon Faddis, Nancy Wilson, Frank Wess, Louie Bellson, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Barry Manilow, Bobby Caldwell, The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Band featuring Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Antonio Hart and many others. Chris is also in demand as a clinician conducting music workshops for individuals of all ages throughout the U.S., South Africa and India, and teaches at Oberlin Conservatory.

John Engels, Joris Teepe, Benjamin Herman: The Peacocks; Larry Coryell, Philip Catherine, Lars Danielsson: Bag’s Groove; Harry Edison, Buddy Tate, Frank Wess, Hugh Lawson, Ray Drummond, Bobby Durham: Bags Groove; Chris Potter: I Had A Dream; Magnus Ringblom Quartet: May … Lees verder → Het bericht All That Jazzz – 16 maart 2021 – part 1 verscheen eerst op Jazzpodcast.nl.

The show where we uncover the stories, processes, and worldviews behind NYC’s most artful and creative musicians. Today's Guest: Andy Clausen is a New York-based trombonist, composer, producer, and educator. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Andy has served as principal conductor and Artistic Director for Jazz at New York Youth Symphony since 2016. As a composer, Andy has worked in a variety of formats, from orchestral and large ensemble commissions, to classical and jazz chamber music projects, as well as numerous film, television, and media productions. An in-demand collaborator across genres, he has performed or recorded a diverse range of artists including: Common, Fleet Foxes, Big Thief, Feist, A$AP Ferg, Paul Banks, Vieux Farka Touré, Wynton Marsalis, Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Frank Wess, Gerald Wilson, Bill Frisell, Kurt Elling, Joe Lovano, Theo Bleckmann, Kate Davis, Celisse Henderson, Haley Heynderickx, Nico Muhly, Maria Schneider, Dave Douglas, Wayne Horvitz, John Zorn, and The American Brass Quintet. Find him at https://www.andyclausen.com/ and @aclausent Your hosts: Austin Zhang - https://www.austinzhang.org/Michael Shapira http://michaelxshapira.com/ and @michaelxshapira Learn more: https://bravesound.org/ Instagram: @bravesoundnyc

This is a great interview of a fabulous musician who is not recognized .. unsung hero. Love him so much. On this great talking, Mundell could said that he can play with Frank Wess who is 91 years old too and still plays his ass off !!! "BEETHOVEN" (REISSER JEAN-MICHEL) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support

Flutienastiness WAV FANTASTiC | 05 September 2019 | 32 MB Flutienastiness is a melodic and hypnotizing flute sound kit created by Jazz flutist, educator, band director, and vocalist, Amber Underwood. This 2x master’s degree creator is influenced by Bobbi Humphrey, Hubert Laws, Frank Wess, Herbie Mann and Nestor Torres yet her sound spans genres for […]

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)What’s up podcast, today I’m bringing you my interview with trombonist Nick Finzer. In addition to being an active performer, Nick is a professor at University of North Texas, and is also the CEO of the record label Outside in Music. We discuss his upbringing in Rochester New York, the most important things he has his students focus on, what it’s like managing a record label, and a lot more. For more episodes please visit berniesbootlegs.comFind Nick:https://www.youtube.com/user/nfinzer2http://www.nickfinzermusic.com/http://instagram.com/nickfinzerFind Bernie:https://instagram.com/berniesbootlegs/https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegshttps://facebook.com/berniesbootlegsAbout Nick, courtesy of nickfinzermusic.com:"NICK FINZER …is one of the most dynamic musicians of the millennial generation. An award-winning composer, arranger, producer, educator and trombonist, Finzer is bringing the joy and power of Jazz to traditional fans and the most modern 21st century audiences. He’s on a mission to be a passionate voice defining the sound of Jazz in this age while also bringing street cred to the trombone with a bold, tight sound. Born into the musical world (Mom Sherry Finzer is an international flutist), Finzer developed a fascination for the music of Duke Ellington and found himself, in high school, performing at the annual Essentially Ellington competition of Jazz at Lincoln Center. It was then that he decided to pursue a life in music himself. His budding talent was recognized by Wycliffe Gordon who began a mentorship by writing four pieces for the young Finzer while he attended the Eastman School of Music. Nick went on to get his masters at Juilliard’s prestigious Jazz program where he was mentored by trombone legend Steve Turre. In 2011 Nick was the winner of the Eastern Trombone Workshop’s National Jazz Trombone Competition and was a finalist in the 2010 International Trombone Association’s Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition. Two tracks appearing on Nick’s debut album “Exposition” (Outside in Music) garnered Finzer a pair of accolades: The prestigious American Society of Composers and Performers (ASCAP)’s Herb Alpert Award for young composers (2013 & 2015)Famed trombonist and mentor Wycliffe Gordon called Finzer “a new voice [in] the pantheon of upcoming trombone greats in the making” and added “Nick's CD is a glowing example of things to come.” When away from NYC, Finzer can be found touring the globe not only with his own projects, but as part of Anat Cohen’s Tentet, teaching workshops and masterclasses, and appearing with YouTube sensation Postmodern Jukebox. Finzer has joined the group on television, in viral videos with millions of views, and on tours across North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Finzer has performed at top jazz clubs, festivals and concert halls with Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Newport Jazz Festival with Anat Cohen, Lucas Pino’s No Net Nonet, Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Project, the Grammy Award Winning Dafnis Prieto Big Band, Bob Stewart’s Double Quartet, Frank Wess, Terrell StaSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

They fought during one hour! - Ça bataille dur autour de Billy Gault, Ray Draper, John Coltrane, Frank Wess, Yussef Lateef, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley et Grant Green pour savoir qui est le plus mieux Jazz. 

New Podcast New Year S2E1 2-5-19 Tracy Morgan- (born November 10, 1968)[1] is an American actor and comedian best known for his seven seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1996–2003) and 30 Rock (2006–2013). He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2009 for his work on 30 Rock. He has appeared in numerous films as an actor and voice actor. 30 Rock-”Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star, all while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.” Judah Friedlander-American actor and comedian, known for playing the role of writer Frank Rossitano on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. The Truth About Santa Claus: Movie The Last O.G.-How Tracy Morgan’s Near-Death Experience Inspired His New Comedy, The Last O.G. Spine Health for Musicians-Could the Alexander Technique Relieve Your Chronic Back and Neck Pain? Concussion-2015 American biographical sports drama film directed and written by Peter Landesman, based on the exposé "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas, published in 2009 by GQ magazine. The Matrix-A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Malcolm Gladwell: Outliers-In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: What makes high-achievers different? Supple-compliant often to the point of obsequiousness Oberlin-Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio. Founded as the Oberlin Collegiate Institute in 1833 by John Jay Shipherd and Philo Stewart, it is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college in the United States and the second oldest continuously operating co-educational institute of higher learning in the world. J.J. Johnson-James Louis Johnson (January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2001) was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. Johnson was one of the earliest trombonists to embrace bebop. Jack Teagarden-Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) was a jazz trombonist and singer. According to critic Scott Yannow of Allmusic, Teagarden was the preeminent American jazz trombone player before the bebop era of the 1940s and "one of the best jazz singers too". Teagarden's early career was as a sideman with the likes of Tommy Dorsey, Paul Whiteman and lifelong friend Louis Armstrong before branching out as a bandleader in 1939 and specializing in New Orleans Jazz-style jazz until his death. Slide Hampton-Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton (born April 21, 1932) is an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. Described by critics as a master composer, arranger and uniquely gifted trombone player, Hampton's career is among the most distinguished in jazz. As his nickname implies, Hampton's main instrument is slide trombone, but he also occasionally plays tuba and flugelhorn. John Coltrane-John Coltrane departed this mortal plane more than fifty years ago; today he remains among us, more alive than ever. His sound continues to grab the ears of an ever-widening circle of fans. His legend is stone solid: planted firmly in our culture as that of any 20th century musical giant. His saxophone sound—brooding, searching, dark—is still one of the most recognizable in modern jazz. His influence stretches over styles and genres, and transcends cultural boundaries. The modern ideal of music serving a deeply spiritual, connective purpose? A defining facet of John Coltrane. Eddie Palmieri-Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, Eddie Palmieri is a bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz. Conrad Herwig-New York-based jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig is considered one of the world’s complete jazz musicians, atop both the performing and jazz educational fields with an abundance of composer and arranger credits, as well. To date, he has released 20 recordings as a leader in addition to contributing to nearly 200 other recording sessions with some of the most notable artists in jazz. He has performed and recorded with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Frank Sinatra, Joe Lovano and Tom Harrell, among many others. The Latin Side of John Coltrane-John Coltrane's music has been interpreted many ways since his death in 1967 but rarely in a Latin jazz setting. Trombonist Conrad Herwig, in putting together this project, wisely avoided using any other tenor or soprano saxophonists, instead gathering together several trumpeters, either Ronnie Cuber or Gary Smulyan on baritone, flutist Dave Valentin and a crack Latin rhythm section. By varying the instrumentation and personnel on each selection, Herwig has succeeded in continually casting Coltrane's music in a new light. The opening and closing versions of "Blessing" have Milton Cardona vocalizing a brief prayer. All of the other music (with the exception of Mongo Santamaria's "Afro Blue") are 'Trane compositions. Herwig is well showcased, as is trumpeter Brian Lynch and most of the sidemen. The results are quite fresh, often infectious and unpredictable. A fine tribute to the flexibility of John Coltrane's 1960-64 music. Iridium NY-The Iridium Jazz Club is a jazz club located on Broadway in New York City. The club hosts weekly performances by John Colianni, and also featured weekly performances by Les Paul for nearly fifteen years. FEZ UNDER TIME CAFE: 1992 - 2005-The Fez under Time Cafe, known as the Fez, was a nightclub and restaurant on Lafayette Street and Great Jones Street in New York City's NoHo District. The club closed in February 2005. It hosted numerous musicians and comedians, including Rufus Wainwright, Stella, Richard Barone, Carly Simon and Jeff Buckley. Mingus Big Band-The Mingus Big Band celebrates the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus, who died in 1979. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, this 14-piece band performed Thursday MBB nights from 1991 to 2004 at Fez under Time Cafe in New York City. It maintained weekly residencies in the city from May 2004 until October 2008, when it began “Mingus Mondays” at Jazz Standard where it alternates with the Mingus Orchestra and Mingus Dynasty. Bishop Nathaniel Townsley-Listen on Spotify Gospel Jubilee-Facebook page Nathaniel Townsley Jr.-Discogs Jimmy “Preacher” Robins- Jimmy Robins In terms of gruff intensity and roaring power few singers could match Jimmy Robbins. In my view he never made a bad record although his career was so fragmented - he recorded for several labels and under a couple of names - he's never really gotten either the visibility or success his wonderful voice deserved. Robins may just have been the best "underground" artist of them all and fully warranted his "Preacher" tag. In addition he wrote most of the songs he recorded and was a fine keyboard player, specialising in the Hammond B3 organ. Robins Nest Harlem-Photo Sugar Shack Harlem-”It is sadly the end of an era. After months of speculation The Sugar Shack has closed it’s doors for good. The site of impromptu gatherings, first dates, comedy shows, poetry readings and down and dirty dancing has gone from being The Sugar Shack to Striver’s Cafe and back to The Sugar Shack. In the late ’90s and early ’00 (when it was selected the Village Voice Best of 2000) you could drop into the Shack any night of the week and find something fun going on inside behind the velvet curtain. Whether it was fight night, a live band or a dj spinning the turntables, neighborhood patrons will certainly miss the good memories created at The Sugar Shack over the years. Londell’s Harlem-”Located on the threshold of Striver's Row, a historical section of Harlem, Londel's is rich in cuisine, entertainment, and social life. Known to original patrons as ''Striver's Row'', Londel's has expanded steadily and has maintained its traditional flavor in Southern, Creole, and American Comfort Cuisine.” Showman’s-”This soulful haunt of Harlem's old guard has been home to the greats (e.g. Sara Vaughan, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey) since 1942, having moved to its current location in August,1998. A Hammond B-3 organ graces the stage, and is put to good use by Danny Mixon, Seleno Clarke, Nathan Lucas and Preacher Robins among others. Hammond Organ-”The Hammond organ is an electric organ, invented by Laurens Hammond and John M. Hanert and first manufactured in 1935. Various models have been produced, most of which use sliding drawbars to specify a variety of sounds. Until 1975, Hammond organs generated sound by creating an electric current from rotating a metal tonewheel near an electromagnetic pickup, and then strengthening the signal with an amplifier so it can drive a speaker cabinet. Around two million Hammond organs have been manufactured. The organ is commonly used with, and associated with, the Leslie speaker.” Jack McDuff- Eugene McDuff (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001), known professionally as "Brother" Jack McDuff or "Captain" Jack McDuff, was an American jazz organist and organ trio bandleader who was most prominent during the hard bop and soul jazz era of the 1960s, often performing with an organ trio. He is also credited with giving guitarist George Benson his first break. Stanley Turrentine- Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touched on jazz fusion during a stint on CTI in the 1970s. He was described by critic Steve Huey as "renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone [and] earthy grounding in the blues." Turrentine was married to organist Shirley Scott in the 1960s, with whom he frequently recorded, and was the younger brother of trumpeter Tommy Turrentine. Joey Defrancesco- Joey DeFrancesco (born April 10, 1971) is an American jazz organist, trumpeter, and vocalist. He has released more than 30 albums, including recordings with Miles Davis and Jimmy Smith. DeFrancesco signed his first record deal at the age of 16 and has played internationally with musicians that include David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Larry Coryell, Frank Wess, John McLaughlin, Benny Golson, James Moody, Steve Gadd, Danny Gatton, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb, George Benson, Pat Martino, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, and recorded with musicians that included Ray Charles, Bette Midler and Van Morrison. LinkedIn-LinkedIn is the top online site for professional, social and career networking. The site functions as an online directory of individual professionals and organizations, and facilitates the process of professional networking without having to leave your office. Should Musicians Use Linkedin? Surround yourself with the right people- Do the people around you drag you down? Do they make you doubt your abilities? Or do they always agree with your ideas... and never seem to have new ones? Then it's possible you're surrounded by people who will not help you become successful. Love Monkey-A music scout gets fired from his corporate job and gets a job at a smaller indie label. Sync Summit- Sync Summits are high-level, focused networking events held in New York, Hollywood and Paris where top music supervisors, heads of music in visual and interactive media (TV, Film, Video Games, Advertising, the Internet and Mobile), label executives, publishers, music libraries, composers, artists, technologists, legal, accounting, brand managers and service providers gather for two days of discussion, networking and dealmaking. Happy Humpday with Jon -Jon Arons dancing his heart out with a trombone. Delayed Gratification-Delayed gratification, or deferred gratification, describes the process that the subject undergoes when the subject resists the temptation of an immediate reward in preference for a later reward. Generally, delayed gratification is associated with resisting a smaller but more immediate reward in order to receive a larger or more enduring reward later.[1] A growing body of literature has linked the ability to delay gratification to a host of other positive outcomes, including academic success, physical health, psychological health, and social competence. Ralph Rolle-Drummer Gas, Ass or Grass-What some people consider the rules of hitchhiking, where the hitchhiker, upon pickup or throughout the trip, must either provide: 1)Gas for the car, 2)Some type of sexual satisfaction, or 3)Some type of drug, usually marijuana. Kinky Boots-Kinky Boots is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth and mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price. Having inherited a shoe factory from his father, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business. In the process, Charlie and Lola discover that they are not so different after all. Gender norms-Our society has a set of ideas about how we expect men and women to dress, behave, and present themselves. LGBTQ-LGBTQ is the more commonly used term in the community; possibly because it is more user friendly! Limbic System-The limbic system is the part of the brain involved in our behavioural and emotional responses. Black holes and baby Universes-This book is a collection of essays and lectures written by Hawking, mainly about the makeup of black holes, and why they might be nodes from which other universes grow. Hawking discusses black hole thermodynamics, special relativity, general relativity, and quantum mechanics. Hawking also describes his life when he was young, and his later experience of motor neurone disease. The book also includes an interview with Professor Hawking. Naturalism Philosophy-In philosophy, naturalism is the "idea or belief that only natural (as opposed to supernatural or spiritual) laws and forces operate in the world."[1] Adherents of naturalism (i.e., naturalists) assert that natural laws are the rules that govern the structure and behavior of the natural universe, that the changing universe at every stage is a product of these laws. Adversity Is the Fuel of Greatness-Adversity is one of the most powerful forces in life. It can bring out your best or your worst. Ultimately, it is up to you. Kevin Hart Philanthropy-Kevin Hart: Actor's charity starts $600,000 student fund Jamie Kilstein-Jamie Alexander Kilstein (born May 17, 1982) is an American writer, radio host, and stand-up comic. 3 Ways to Differentiate Yourself: Artist Identity, Vision, and Intention | Music Business-In this interview, Berklee Online course author and renowned music producer Stephen Webber breaks down his definition of a musical artist’s identity, vision, and intention, which he calls your “I.V.I.” Support Foxes and Hedgehogs by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/foxes-and-hedgehogsThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Destiny Muhammad is a Recording/ Performing Artist | Band Leader | Composer & Producer. Her genre Celtic to Coltrane is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz & storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny has opened for The Oakland East Bay Symphony and Smooth Jazz Artist Gerald Albright, shared the stage with Jazz Masters Marcus Shelby, Omar Sosa, Blue Note Artist Ambrose Akisemuire, and Azar Lawrence to name a few. She has headlined for 'Women in Jazz' Concert series,  the AfroSolo/ Yerba Buena Gardens Concert Festival, Sunday’s in the Redwoods Concert, Fest Sundiata and SFJAZZ Tribute to Alice Coltrane's epic album Impulse Release 'Journey in Satchitdananda'  Destiny is the Principal Harpist for the Eddie Gale Inner Peace Orchestra, the Oakland Community Orchestra and performs with The AWESOME Orchestra.  The Destiny Muhammad JAZZ Trio~~~Following in the footsteps of jazz harp master Dorothy Ashby (who recorded with everyone from Freddie Hubbard and Frank Wess to Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder), the Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio is a sleek and soulful ensemble designed to showcase Muhammad’s soaring vocals and transporting string work. Whether interpreting jazz standards or her original tunes, Muhammad turns every piece into a soulful adventure.  Destiny is Governor Emeritus and Educational Chair Emeritus of the Recording Academy, Jazz Heritage Center of San Francisco Jazz Ambassador,  ASCAP Songwriter Awardee, and Judge for The West Coast Songwriters Contest and Northern California Entertainers Music Awards Female Jazz Artist of the Year.  "When one contemplates the great musicians of Jazz a list of harpists do not immediately come to mind, but that is destined to change with Sound Sculptress, Destiny Muhammad."  Destiny Muhammad Project

We, the management of WAGRadio, have always asked one thing of DJZigZag - work with your heart.  Work with your heart, over your brain.  "Don't overthink things", we constantly remind our cardinal host and producer.   It's with that credo in mind that we present the first of possibly two, 2018 Groovin' Blue Christmas shows.  To the keenest observers amongst you, this Groovin' Blue may seem similar to the end-of-season holiday show from last year.  It is the same program.  We implored the Zigmeister to repeat last year's show  - with a modicum of change - acknowledging it, in our opinion, as the pinacle of soulful, artistic Christmas New World African Music programming.  It represents our musical heart at this time of the year.  Luckily, that's how its original presenter / producers - DJZigZag and Sunny 'Sweet Daddy Fonk' Wong - feel about it too. As in years past, we offer you, the prepared listener, the seasonal music we love - without a host.  DJZigZag and Sweet Daddy Fonk will be taking a much-needed break and listening to the harmonies along with you.  We also dedicate the program, as we do every year, to those who find themselves confined, detained, under lock and key.  You are in our thoughts.  We hope the harmonious sounds that so move us - will bring you comfort and joy at this time of the year. WAGRadio Management GROOVIN' BLUE XMAS 2018 SHOW #1 1.  (  :25)  "Christmas Magic (segment)" - FRED WARING AND THE PENNSYLVANIANS [Capitol Records Lp#ST1610 "The Meaning Of Christmas"] 1963 Prod. Andy Wiswell 2.  (2:30)  "When Was Jesus Born" - MARIAN WILLIAMS AND THE STARS OF FAITH [Savoy 45rpm #4128] 1959 - William Neal (pn), Leonard Gaskin (bs), Robert Banks (org), Gus Johnson (dm), Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, Henrietta Wady, Marion and Mattie Williams (vcl) 3.  (4:36)  "Oh Christmas Tree" - JOEY DeFRANCESCO, STEVE GADD & KEVIN BREIT [Alma Records] 2008 - amazon.com MP3 store 4.  (  :13)  WAGRadio Xmas Greeting 5.  (3:05)  "This Christmas" - DONNY HATHAWAY [Atco 45rpm #6799] 1970 / [Atco/Elektra/Rhino #53257-7] 2012 Prod. Don-Ric-Ent. Arr. D. Hathaway 6.  (  :16)  WAGRadio Cold SFX w/ jingle bells 7.  (3:33)  "The Prince Of Peace" - TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA [Lava Records/Atlantic Records Cd #92736 "Christmas Eve And Other Stories"] 1996 Prod. Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel 8.  (4:03)  "While We Still Have Time" - CINDY & ROY [Casablanca Records & Filmworks Inc. 45rpm] 1979 Prod./Dir. Walter Kahn Arr. Jack Ebbert 9.  (  :32)  WAGRadio Cold SFX Id w/ Trans-Siberian Orchestra 10.(2:49)  "Carol Of The Bells by Leontovich" - ROCHESTER POPS ORCHESTRA [Intersound Inc. Cd #1611 "Christmas Treasures Vol. 2"] 1996 11.(2:24)  "This Time Of The Year" - BROOK BENTON [Mercury 45rpm #71730] 1959 Arr./Cond. Belford Hendricks 12.(  :16)  Jingle Bells 13.(3:19)  "After The Snow Falls" - DAVID BENOIT [GRP Cd #9595] 1989 14.(  :07)  Brother Blu Mankuma & friends wish all - a Merry Christmas! 15.(3:13)  "I'll Be Home For Christmas" - JORDIN SPARKS [Jive Cd #89697 "This Christmas Soundtrack"] 2007 16.(  :47)  "Silver Bells (segment)" - THE RAMSAY FAMILY [Cd - no public release] 2012 Prod. Miles & Josh Ramsay 17.(2:58) "Christmas Time For Everyone But Me" - HANK BALLARD & THE MIDNIGHTERS [King 45rpm #5729] 1963 18.(  :07)  WAGRadio DJZZId 19.(4:40)  "Christmas Time Is Here" - GABRIEL MARK HASSELBACH [Wind Tunnel Records Cd#361382 "Gabriel's Holiday Notes"] 20.(4:02)  "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" - PEABO BRYSON with THE AMBROSIAN SINGERS and THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [Hallmark Cards Inc. Cd #695XPR9733] 1996 Arr./Cond. Bob Krogstad 21.(  :39)  WAGRadio Destiny Childs Silent Night Id 22.(4:34)  "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" - JOE WILLIAMS [Verve Cd #843596 "That Holiday Feelin'"] Prod. Bob Porter - Clark Terry (flg hrn), Frank Wess (tn sx), Bob Cranshaw, Al Grey (tbn), Seldon Powell (br sx), Joe Wilder (tpt), Dennis Mackrel (dm), Paul West (bs), Norman Simmons, Ted Dunbar, Kenny Burrell (gtr), Bobby Watson, Ellis Larkin 23.(3:28)  "Christmas Gift" - MARGIE JOSEPH [Cotillion Lp #9911 "Funky Christmas"] 1976 24.(  :14)  WAGRadio Silent Night Id 25.(3:15)  "Good King Joy (DJZigZag NoggEdiT)" - TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA [Atlantic Records Cd #83145 "Christmas Eve And Other Stories"] 1996 Prod. Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel 26.(2:51)  "It's Christmas Time" - THE FIVE KEYS [Aladdin 78rpm #3113] 1951 27.(3:46)  "The Christmas Song" - NAT KING COLE & NATALIE COLE [Elektra] 1998 *orig. by Nat - 1946 28.(4:55)  "It's Not Really Christmas" - TRINA BROUSSARD [Expansion Records Cd #Trina 1] 2008 U.K. Prod./Arr. Israel Embry 29.(5:17)  "In The Bleak Midwinter" - VIBRAPHONIC [Hollywood Records Cd #20616220752 "A Vibraphonic Christmas"] 1996 30.(2:53)  "Please Come Home For Christmas" - AARON NEVILLE [A&M Cd #31454 0127 2] 1993 31.(  :29)  WAGRadio Silver Bells Id 32.(3:04)  "Snowbound" - SARAH VAUGHN [Roulette Records Lp #52091] 1962 Prod. Teddy Reig Arr. Don Costa 78:21

Destiny Muhammad hails from Oakland, California. She is a recording and performing artist, bandleader, composer, and producer. Her genre Celtic to Coltrane™ is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz and storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny opened for The Oakland East Bay Symphony and smooth jazz artist Gerald Albright, shared the stage with jazz masters Marcus Shelby, Omar Sosa, Ambrose Akisemuire, and Azar Lawrence. She headlined for Women in Jazz concert series, the AfroSolo Yerba Buena Gardens concert festival series, Sunday’s in the Redwoods concert series, Fest Sundiata, and Jazz Center in her Tribute to Alice Coltrane’s signature album Journey in Satchitdananda. She has done dance and music collaborations Dimensions Dance Theater Company, Dimensions Dance Theater Rites of Passage, Jetaun D’Armand and Dance Theater of The Gospel, Robert Henry Johnson, and Collette Eloi and El Wah Movement Dance Theater. Destiny is the principal harpist for the Eddie Gale Inner Peace Orchestra, the Oakland Community Orchestra and performs with The AWESOME Orchestra. The Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio that follows in the footsteps of Jazz harp legends Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby, who recorded with Freddie Hubbard, Frank Wess, Bill Withers, and Stevie Wonder. The Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio is a sleek and soulful ensemble designed to showcase Muhammad’s soaring vocals and transporting string work. Whether interpreting jazz standards or her original tunes, Muhammad turns every piece into a soulful adventure. www.destinymuhammadproject.com www.wijsf.org    

Episode 56 features jazz flutist Ali Ryerson, She is a recording artist and has played with Stephane Grappelli, Kenny Barron, Frank Wess among others. She has an extensive touring schedule and teaches flute to the next generation of young artists. In this podcast we discuss her early years, inspirations, career changing moments, education, and much more! To learn more about Ali Ryerson please visit: http://www.aliryerson.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Rye...     https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 2017

Con HDO 335 finaliza el especial dedicado a Tal Farlow que comenzaba con el repaso que realizaba Marcos Pin a Autumn In New York. En esta tercera entrega suenan temas de las grabaciones This Is Tal Farlow (1958), The Guitar Artistry Of Tal Farlow (1959) y Tal Farlow Plays The Music Of Harold Arlen (1960). Eddie Costa,Frank Wess, Bobby Jaspar, Jimmy Campbell, Dick Hyman o Wendell Marshall son algunos de los músicos que participaron en estas grabaciones. Tomajazz: © Pachi Tapiz, 2017 HDO es un podcast editado, presentado y producido por Pachi Tapiz.

Frank Wess (1922 – 2013) es un flautista y saxofonista bien conocido por su pertenencia durante más de una década a la orquesta de Count Basie, con una larga carrera como sideman y acompañante de otros artistas. En HDO 295 dedicamos una nueva entrega de Una hora con… a sus grabaciones de mediados de los años 50 Jazz For Playboys y Steamin’, en las que le acompañan músicos de las categoría de Paul Chambers, Mal Waldron, Kenny Burrell, Thad Jones o Art Taylor. Tomajazz: © Pachi Tapiz, 2017 HDO es un podcast editado, presentado y producido por Pachi Tapiz. Toda la información de HDO 295 en http://www.tomajazz.com/web/?p=31696

Vibraphonist Milt Jackson is an acknowledged pioneer of Modern Jazz. Jackson s brought the vibes into the modern era. He was inspired mostly by Lionel Hampton but forged his own concept and sound on that instrument and gave birth and inspiration to people of his era like Terry Gibbs, Joe Roland, Cal Tjader and others and of course influenced the younger players like Gary Burton, Dave Pike and especially Bobby Hutcherson who in turn inspired present day players like Steve Nelson, Stefon Harris and Warren Wolf. Jackson was the most prominent voice of the famous Modern Jazz Quartet who were together for over 40 years. Jackson recorded a lot on his own and this album which is tonight's Jazz Feature is one of his gems. The album is called "Opus De Jazz" and aside from Jackson, the co-star is the great flutist/tenor saxophonist Frank Wess. Frank is on flute for 3 of the 4 tunes and plays tenor saxophone on one. Flute and vibes is a wonderful combination. Jackson and Wess are backed superbly by the elegant Hank Jones on piano, Eddie Jones (no relation) on bass and the great drummer Kenny Clarke. This is a delightful album that could convert the most anti-Jazz listener into a fan. Check out "Opus De Jazz" tonight for the real deal that's also easy on the ears.

We're featuring an interview with bassist Larry Gray on this week's episode.  Larry's multi-instrumental path has taken him through performance on guitar, flute, cello, and piano in addition to bass.  Larry is in high demand as a jazz bassist in Chicago, performing regularly for decades at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, and he teaches at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Enjoy! About Larry Born on Chicago’s south side, Larry Gray is considered by many to be one of jazz music’s finest double bassists. His impressive versatility and uncommon musical curiosity keep him in demand as both a leader and sideman. Larry began his musical studies at the age of five when his father brought home an accordion and introduced him to his first teacher. Invigorated by this study, Larry added the guitar to his arsenal and studied piano seriously for many years thereafter. It was not until he was in his twenties that he decided to switch to the double bass. Larry went on to study classical music extensively, eventually adding the cello to his long list of loved instruments. His principal teachers were Joseph Guastafeste, longtime principal bassist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and cellist Karl Fruh, a highly regarded soloist and teacher. Under Mr. Fruh's guidance, he received bachelors and masters degrees in cello performance from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. Throughout his long and varied career, Larry has worked with numerous exceptional artists and jazz legends, including McCoy Tyner, Jack DeJohnette, Danilo Perez, Branford Marsalis, Benny Green, Freddy Cole, Benny Golson, Steve Turre, George Coleman, Lee Konitz, Bobby Hutcherson, Sonny Fortune, Ira Sullivan, Junior Mance, David "Fathead" Newman, Willie Pickens, Ann Hampton Callaway, Charles McPherson, Antonio Hart, Jackie McLean, Sonny Stitt, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Al Cohn, Randy Brecker, Nicholas Payton, Kurt Elling, Eric Alexander, Phil Woods, Jon Faddis, Roscoe Mitchell, Von Freeman, Wilbur Campbell, Eddie Harris, and Les McCann. In addition, he has collaborated with guitarists Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, and Tal Farlow, as well trumpeters Donald Byrd, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Tom Harrell, among others. Larry continues to tour extensively, performing at jazz festivals and clubs around the globe, including the Umbria Jazz Festival, the Havana Jazz Festival, Rio Sao Paulo Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, ECM Festival in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, the Poznan Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, the Montreaux Detroit Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Hollywood Bowl, Village Vanguard, Blue Note (New York and Tokyo), Kennedy Center, and the Ravinia Festival, with such jazz luminaries as Marian McPartland, Clark Terry, Nancy Wilson, Frank Morgan, James Moody, Larry Coryell, Louis Bellson, Barry Harris, Dorothy Donegan, Monty Alexander, Frank Wess, Joe Williams, Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band, Kenny Drew Jr., and most recently, Ramsey Lewis. As a classical musician, Larry played several seasons with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, including a year as principal bass. He worked on many occasions with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under master conductors Erich Leinsdorf, Rafeal Kubelik, Carlo Maria Guilini, and Sir George Solti. He also was the featured double bassist with Lyric Opera for the world premiere of the opera Amistad. Larry is an arranger and composer whose work has been widely recognized as uniquely melodic and exceptionally refined. His discography includes 1,2, 3,..., on Chicago Sessions, the solo bass record, Gravity, One Look, and Solo + Quartet, all on Graywater Records, as well as the Ramsey Lewis and Nancy Wilson collaborations Meant to Be and Simple Pleasures. He can also be heard on the Ramsey Lewis recordings Appassionata, Time Flies, and With One Voice, and the latest release, Songs From the Heart. Larry also arranged and produced the critically acclaimed CD, Django by Ferro. Furthermore, Larry has recorded with Chet Baker, Curtis Fuller, Ira Sullivan, Lin Halliday, Willie Pickens, Nicholas Payton, Randy Brecker, Bunky Green, Bob Moses, Irish flute-whistle virtuoso Laurence Nugent, pop sensations Linda Eder, Dennis DeYoung, and Peter Cetera, and songwriter Michael Smith, among others. In addition, Larry is a first-call studio musician, and his playing can be heard on many commercial radio and television jingles and studio projects as well as the PBS television series, Legends of Jazz, where he can be seen performing alongside Jim Hall, Benny Golson, Chris Potter, Phil Woods, David Sanborn, Chris Botti, Clark Terry, and Roy Hargrove. In addition, Larry's original composition for double bass and guitar, Five Movements, was commissioned and performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble at Symphony Center in Chicago. Most recently, Larry has composed two commissioned works for the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Tribute to the Bass Masters Suite was premiered at the Poznan Festival in Poland in 2008 to much acclaim. A second work, String Thing, was first presented in Chicago in October 2010 as part of the Jazz Institute of Chicago Jazz in Chicago series. Larry also completed a collaborative project with bassists Rufus Reid and Joseph Guastafeste that was premiered in March of 2011 in Chicago. Larry Gray is also a dedicated teacher and is Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also served for many years on the faculties at DePaul University and Northern Illinois University. Active as a clinician at high school and colleges and festivals thought North America, he also coaches various instrumentalists in jazz techniques as well as music theory, sight-singing, and composition. Subscribe to the podcast – follow on Twitter – Like on Facebook

Daniel Weidlein is a versatile young musician originally hailing from Boulder, Colorado. A recent graduate from the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, Weidlein now resides in Los Angeles and works professionally as a saxophonist, composer, producer, singer, and educator. ? As a performer, Weidlein has played with jazz luminaries such as Frank Wess, Bob Mintzer, and Joshua Redman, and has made commercial appearances including on the television show "Glee," in the Academy Award-winning film "Whiplash," and on the third season of NBC's primetime show "The Sing Off." He also works regularly as a studio musician on saxophone, flute, vocals, and keyboards and has recorded on film scores, hip-hop tracks, and world music albums as well as jazz recordings. One such jazz recording entitled "Fourteen Channels" on the Tapestry Records label cracked the top 50 on the US Billboard jazz charts and featured Weidlein's improvisational work as well as his composition "An Ounce of Hope." ? Weidlein's own band, The Vintage Modernists, released its debut album "Cityscape" to very positive reviews and can be heard on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else the mouse can click. His other pursuits include work as a composer where he has written everything from large group jazz pieces to film scores to a recently completed full length musical called "The Grifters." ? Additionally, Weidlein owns The B(e)at Cave recording studio and has produced numerous projects including albums for hip-hop sensation Clive Aden, jazz musicians such as Bob Mintzer and Greg Johnson, singer/songwriter Axel Mansor, Katie Ohh from NBC's The Winner Is, the Transcendence Theater Company, and an award winning A Cappella EP for his collegiate singing group, The Trojan Men. Daniel is also a highly regarded music educator in both the Los Angeles and Colorado communities. Along with teaching privately, he has taught at the Stanford Jazz Workshop as a Jazz Mentor Fellow, has formerly directed the middle school jazz bands at the Foshay Learning Center in South Central LA and taught group improvisation classes at the C's in the Summer jazz camp in Lafayette, CO. Save Her: http://ryanamador.bandcamp.com/track/save-her/ Where Do YOU Fall on the "Spectrum" of Sexuality? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fec19hB1QE/ "What's Going On?" (Marvin Gaye Cover): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8nYh55pjU0/

Daniel Weidlein is a versatile young musician originally hailing from Boulder, Colorado. A recent graduate from the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, Weidlein now resides in Los Angeles and works professionally as a saxophonist, composer, producer, singer, and educator. ? As a performer, Weidlein has played with jazz luminaries such as Frank Wess, Bob Mintzer, and Joshua Redman, and has made commercial appearances including on the television show "Glee," in the Academy Award-winning film "Whiplash," and on the third season of NBC's primetime show "The Sing Off." He also works regularly as a studio musician on saxophone, flute, vocals, and keyboards and has recorded on film scores, hip-hop tracks, and world music albums as well as jazz recordings. One such jazz recording entitled "Fourteen Channels" on the Tapestry Records label cracked the top 50 on the US Billboard jazz charts and featured Weidlein's improvisational work as well as his composition "An Ounce of Hope." ? Weidlein's own band, The Vintage Modernists, released its debut album "Cityscape" to very positive reviews and can be heard on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else the mouse can click. His other pursuits include work as a composer where he has written everything from large group jazz pieces to film scores to a recently completed full length musical called "The Grifters." ? Additionally, Weidlein owns The B(e)at Cave recording studio and has produced numerous projects including albums for hip-hop sensation Clive Aden, jazz musicians such as Bob Mintzer and Greg Johnson, singer/songwriter Axel Mansor, Katie Ohh from NBC's The Winner Is, the Transcendence Theater Company, and an award winning A Cappella EP for his collegiate singing group, The Trojan Men. Daniel is also a highly regarded music educator in both the Los Angeles and Colorado communities. Along with teaching privately, he has taught at the Stanford Jazz Workshop as a Jazz Mentor Fellow, has formerly directed the middle school jazz bands at the Foshay Learning Center in South Central LA and taught group improvisation classes at the C's in the Summer jazz camp in Lafayette, CO. Save Her: http://ryanamador.bandcamp.com/track/save-her/ Where Do YOU Fall on the "Spectrum" of Sexuality? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fec19hB1QE/ "What's Going On?" (Marvin Gaye Cover): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8nYh55pjU0/

Downbeat picked the ten best albums of 2013; Mike and Pat pick on the list. Ambrose Akinmusire – THE IMAGINED SAVIOR IS EASIER TO PAINT; Bad Plus – RITE OF SPRING; Frank Wess – MAGIC 101; Kenny Garrett – PUSHING THE WORLD AWAY.

The great saxophonist and flutist Frank Wess ​died on Oct 30, 2013. He became famous playing with the Count Basie Band in the 1950s. His incredible career spanned both the big band and bebop eras. In this Jazz Perspective from 2007, Wess tells ​JazzCorner.com ​producer Reese Erlich that he really didn't have any problems playing bebop – except the drumming was so different. "Art Blakey was dropping those bombs," he said with a laugh. This Jazz Perspective includes Wess' playing from the Count Basie days as well as his CD 'Hank and Frank'.

This well organized session featured two great Chicago-born musicians who went to the famous DuSable High School and learned the nuts and bolts of music from the redoubtable Captain Walter Dyett. Green went onto play with the great Earl Hines' band in 1943 and Ammons became a star in the famous Billy Eckstine band in 1944-45. Ammons' birthday was April 14 (1925-1974) and Green's was April 16 (1923-1977. Tonight's program broadcast on April 15 honours their birthdays. Along with trombonist Green and tenor saxophonist Ammons....two of the most recognizable voices on their horns...are cornettist Nat Adderley and the "two Franks" from the Basie band Frank Foster and Frank Wess. Both are great tenor saxophonists and Wess is also heard on flute. The rhythm section is fine with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Eddie Jones (also from the Basie band) on bass and the youngest member of the musical Heath Family, drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath. Green penned two tunes and Ammons did one and Foster contributed the opener ("Juggin' Around") and Wess contributed one plus there is a delightful version of Cannonball Adderley's tune called "Sermonette". Foster and Wess helped arrange some of the tunes . This is a well run date that doesn't sprawl and is cohesive but leaves plenty of blowing room for everyone. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bennie Green and Gene Ammons. This date wasn't called "The Swingin'est" for nuthin'!

One of Jazz music's greatest drummers was Joseph Rudolph Jones who was better known as "Philly Joe" Jones to distinguish him from the older drummer who was associated with Count Basie: Jo (Jonathan) Jones. One of Philly Joe's last major projects was organizing a 10 piece band to play and revive the music of one of the most important composers in Jazz: Tadd Dameron. The band was called "Dameronia" and recorded two fine albums for the independent Uptown label. One has just been re-issued on CD and has won many accolades this year as "Re-issue of The Year". It was recorded in 1983 and features along with Philly Joe, who was one of Dameron's closest friends, many people who had worked with Tadd. Tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin is one of the prominent soloists but others are heard to good advantage like pianist Walter Davis Jr.,baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, alto saxophonist Frank Wess, trombonist Benny Powell and others. The original Dameron arrangements were collated by trumpeter Don Sickler who was a great help to Philly Joe in putting this project together. This is a great tribute to Tadd Dameron, who not only was one of pioneers of Modern Jazz but one of it's greatest composers who should be mentioned along with Monk, Mingus and Ellington. Enjoy Dameronia!

This hard driving blues based modern Jazz session was co-led by two great products of a Chicago high school named DuSable which had a great music program headed by the legendary "Captain" Walter Dyett. One of the co-leaders is Bennie Green who was one of the early modern trombone masters. Although he isn't treated with the same reverence as J.J.Johnson, Bennie should be recognized as one of the pioneers of Modern Jazz. Gene Ammons is the other co-leader and he is now considered to be one of the major voices of the tenor saxophone. Gene had a huge sound and a way of playing and phrasing that has influenced scores of players. Sadly Bennie died in obscurity in 1977 and Gene passed away in 1974, finally recognized and given stature after being slagged for many years by snobby Jazz critics. Green and Ammons put together a great band for this November 1958 session. The "two Franks" from the Basie band were added in the persons of tenor saxophonist/arranger Frank Foster and tenor saxophonist/flutist Frank Wess. A great added plus was the bright, salty cornet of Nat Adderley. Tommy Flanagan is on piano, Eddie Jones on bass also from the Basie band and Albert "Tootie" Heath is on drums. The tunes are mostly blues based and easy to take but the solos are inspired and the session is coherent and has direction. A good date and a fine showcase for all the talents involved and fun to listen to!

Champian Fulton is a singer/pianist living and working in NYC. Besides leading her own gigs Champian has played with Louis Hayes, Jimmy Cobb, Frank Wess, and Lou Donaldson. You can catch her and her trio / quartet at a number of different venues in Manhattan including the Jazz Corner of the World Birdland, where Champian has held a steady gig for the past 3 years. A perpetual student of Jazz piano and Jazz singing, Champian counts Erroll Garner, Bud Powell, Sonny Clark, Count Basie, Dinah Washington, and Sarah Vaughan as some of her main influences. Champian graduated from SUNY Purchase with a Bachelor of Music Degree in May of 2006. Her new CD "Sometimes I'm Happy" was released in September 2008 on Venus Records. She currently resides in NYC and performs with her trio, Fukushi Tainaka & Neal Miner. For more info on Champian, visit her website at champian.net

Champian Fulton is a singer/pianist living and working in NYC. Besides leading her own gigs Champian has played with Louis Hayes, Jimmy Cobb, Frank Wess, and Lou Donaldson. You can catch her and her trio / quartet at a number of different venues in Manhattan including the Jazz Corner of the World Birdland, where Champian has held a steady gig for the past 3 years. A perpetual student of Jazz piano and Jazz singing, Champian counts Erroll Garner, Bud Powell, Sonny Clark, Count Basie, Dinah Washington, and Sarah Vaughan as some of her main influences. Champian graduated from SUNY Purchase with a Bachelor of Music Degree in May of 2006. Her new CD "Sometimes I'm Happy" was released in September 2008 on Venus Records. She currently resides in NYC and performs with her trio, Fukushi Tainaka & Neal Miner. For more info on Champian, visit her website at champian.net

This week’s episode features an interview with and music from jazz bassist Lynn Seaton. Lynn teaches at theUniversity of North Texas, and he maintains an active performing career. He was a member of the Woody Herman Band and Count Basie Orchestra, and he played extended tours with Tony Bennett and George Shearing, as well a wide array of many other jazz luminaries. We also feature music from the Lynn Seaton Trio with Bill Mays on piano and Tim Froncek on drums. Learn more about Lynn at his website lynnseaton.com, and learn more about the UNT jazz program at jazz.unt.edu.  You can also find Lynn's Facebook fan page here.   About Lynn Seaton: Lynn Seaton has had a stellar career as a jazz bassist. Born in Oklahoma in 1957, he started playing the bass at age 9. By the late 70’s he was performing around the state. From 1980 until 1984 he was the house bassist at the Blue Wisp Jazz Club in Cincinnati, accompanying big name guest soloists every week. In 1984, he joined Woody Herman and in 1985 he played with the Count Basie Orchestra. After a two-year engagement with the Basie Band, he did extended tours with Tony Bennett and George Shearing. Most of 1991 and 1992 was spent touring with Monty Alexander. Lynn spent a lot of time on the road as a member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio from 1995-1999. Since 1993, Lynn has also had a busy career free-lancing with many of the great jazz musicians from many generations, including: Toshiko Akiyoshi, Monty Alexander, Ernestine Anderson, Buck Clayton, Al Cohn, Kenny Drew Jr., Blossom Dearie, Bob Dorough, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Herb Ellis, John Fedchock, Frank Foster, Freddy Green, Tim Hagans, Jeff Hamilton, Scott Hamilton, Wynard Harper, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Marian McPartland, Jay McShann, Mark Murphy, Ken Peplowski, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jimmy Raney, Emily Remler, Diane Schuur, Maria Schneider, Bud Shank, Carol Sloane, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Maxine Sullivan, Mel Torme, Frank Wess, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Steve Wilson, Mark Vinci, and Teddy Wilson. He lived in NY from 1986 until 1998. That year, he accepted an offer to teach at the world famous University of North Texas, home to one of the largest jazz programs in the world. He has performed at festivals world wide including Bern, Concord, JVC, Kool, Kyoto, Newport, North Sea, Perugia and Pori. Lynn has performed in 49 of the 50 United States and 35 foreign countries. He has performed on over 100 recordings, including the Grammy winning “Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra”, and two Grammy nominees, John Fedchock “No Nonsense” and Woody Herman “50th Anniversary”. He has three recordings as a leader, “Bassman’s Basement”, “Solo Flights”, and “Puttin’ on the Ritz”. Musical Selections: Strike Up the Band The Patrician Commission  

Washington, DC saw an influx and outflux of some of Jazz's greatest talent. In the final episode the series, Taylor and Wess talk about the relative anonymity of some originators, including Billy Eckstine and others who enjoyed only a short-lived celebrity.

The Crystal Caverns, the Howard Theatre, and other venues in Washington, DC allowed the teenage Wess and Taylor opportunities to see their idols in concert. In this episode, they discuss the great musicians who frequented these monuments of jazz history.

Teacher Mary Reese Europe was the sister of James Reese Europe, who brought jazz to France in WWI. In this episode, jazz legends Billy Taylor and Frank Wess expound upon the influence of the two siblings, and Mary Reese Europe's teachings about singer Roland Hayes in prejudiced Germany prove an inspiration to her students.

Teacher Mary Reese Europe was the sister of James Reese Europe, who brought jazz to France in WWI. In this episode, jazz legends Billy Taylor and Frank Wess expound upon the influence of the two siblings, and Mary Reese Europe's teachings about singer Roland Hayes in prejudiced Germany prove an inspiration to her students.

Jazz legends Billy Taylor and Frank Wess talk about the upsides and down-sides of being African-American in the segregated Washington, DC of their childhood. Segregated theatres and restaurants, racist neighbors, and predujiced law-enforcement made life in Shaw difficult. Despite this, African American-owned establishments in DC afforded a respite from some of these hardships— one of these havens being the prestigious Dunbar High School.

Henry Grant was a music teacher who taught in Washington DC's black public high schools. Among his students count luminaries of Jazz history, including Duke Ellington‚ Billy Taylor and Frank Wess, who remember him here.

Jazz legends Billy Taylor and Frank Wess talk about the upsides and down-sides of being African-American in the segregated Washington, DC of their childhood. Segregated theatres and restaurants, racist neighbors, and predujiced law-enforcement made life in Shaw difficult. Despite this, African American-owned establishments in DC afforded a respite from some of these hardships— one of these havens being the prestigious Dunbar High School.

Henry Grant was a music teacher who taught in Washington DC's black public high schools. Among his students count luminaries of Jazz history, including Duke Ellington‚ Billy Taylor and Frank Wess, who remember him here.

Dr. Billy Taylor and Frank Wess share memories of growing up in music clubs around the region and reflect on the role DC had in the development of jazz.

Dr. Billy Taylor and Frank Wess share memories of growing up in music clubs around the region and reflect on the role DC had in the development of jazz.

Billy Taylor and Frank Wess share memories of Dunbar High School, long-gone DC clubs... and jazz legends Jelly Roll Morton and Lester Young.

Billy Taylor and Frank Wess share memories of Dunbar High School, long-gone DC clubs... and jazz legends Jelly Roll Morton and Lester Young.