Podcast appearances and mentions of jack pierson

For his first exhibition in London in over 20 years, New York-based artist Jack Pierson presents a new series of works at Lisson Gallery that explores love, kinship, celebration, poetry, youth, and identity. Pierson diverted from the path of documentary photographers that he studied with in Boston, and was instead drawn to punk-influenced performativity, embracing non-linear, spontaneous compilations that prioritise the expression of individual freedoms over existing narratives. He has since, through a multi-disciplinary practice, challenged conventional hierarchies by commingling mediums equally. Featuring his signature word sculptures, photographs, YELLOW ARRAY, MALE ARRAY, FEMALE ARRAY, DRAWING ARRAY (all 2024), and a series of folded photographic works, a journey through the exhibition invites viewers into a world where narratives, intimate and autobiographical, interact with those distinctly universal and inclusive. A yellow hue echoes throughout the exhibition – a shift from Pierson's typical blue, pink and grayscale themes – the centrepiece of this being YELLOW ARRAY (2024). A coalescence of archival pigment prints, C-type prints, cylindrical magnets, folded pigment prints, found posters, galvanized metal, paper, spray and watercolour paint, these large-scale compositions, spanning ten by fifteen-foot panels, intricately incorporate magazine pages, photographs, drawings, vintage poster and other ephemera, both personal and unfamiliar. Pierson's meticulous process of addition and rearrangement of diverse components – either produced by Pierson himself or discovered during his travels – mirrors that of a collector; each material is afforded a prominent presence within the whole. Pierson is acclaimed for his evocative word-sculptures and installations created by re-appropriating commercial signage and large-scale vintage lettering. The first word sculpture in the exhibition is titled PETER BLAKE (2024), named after the leading English visual artist who, having created the design for multiple iconic musical records including The Beatles' 1967 album ‘Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and the 2012 Brit Award statuette, became a key figure in the pop art movement. Pierson's sculpture embodies the connection between the two artists – one which began in the 1960s when the young artist first encountered the work of Peter Blake distributed in the media. Years later, the artists would meet, with Blake inviting Pierson to visit his studio – an encounter that left a lasting impression on both. Blake himself was inspired to create a series of word sculptures bearing Pierson's name: Appropriating Jack Pierson, Copying Jack Pierson and Borrowing from Jack Pierson (all 2002).While Pierson has been profoundly inspired by the work of Peter Blake – his own sculptural homage suggesting echoes of the playful and colourful arrangements of Blake's work – this is the first time he has reciprocated this creative exchange by producing a word piece that directly references this history. Peter Blake also carries the legacy of the transformative period of cultural exchange between the UK and US in the 1960s, intertwining personal history with wider cultural influences. The exchange between Pierson and Blake serves as a testament to the power of artistic inspiration and collaboration, transcending time and distance to create connections within the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art. Follow @JackPierson9 and @Lisson_Gallery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We meet American artist Tabboo! (Stephen Tashjian, b. 1959, Leicester, Massachusetts) at his apartment in the East Village.We discuss his love of painting, his collection of glitter, early friendships via Boston including Nan Goldin and Jack Pierson. We explore his 1980s move to NY inspired by Klaus Nomi and New Wave, which led to his own regular performances at the legendary Pyramid Club appearing next to other drag legends like Rupaul and Lady Bunny. Notably, Tabboo! also contributed graphic design for album covers such as Deee-Lite's World Clique. The curly lettering on the album cover became an iconic image for the band and the rave culture of the early 1990s.Tabboo! is a multidisciplinary artist and painter based in New York City. He renders his subjects in a direct, intuitive style, suspending figurative elements against dreamlike colorfields. Tabboo! often draws subjects from his surroundings, depicting expressive cityscapes, portraits of friends, or imaginative still lifes inspired by the plants in his apartment. He also paints large, panoramic works and site-specific murals. These immersive settings recall the painted backdrops he made for performances in the 1980s and 1990s.While performing regularly himself, Tabboo! also designed numerous event fliers, posters, and album covers featuring his signature curvilinear text, which still appears in his work. Roberta Smith described Tabboo!'s paintings as “delicious, fresh and transparent, revealing every touch of color, every pour and drip.” His work is held in the collections of the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.Tabboo!'s work is on view in the exhibition The Myth of Normal: A Celebration of Authentic Expression at the MassArt Art Museum, Boston, though May 19, 2024.Follow @TabbooNYC and https://karmakarma.org/artists/tabboo/and https://www.gordonrobichaux.com/artists/tabboo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LCA alum and video guy Jack Pierson hops onto the pod to break down the Biola experience, YouTube, and why Gravity Falls is such a good show. High school drama doesn't matter kids, remember that. Send suggestions, comments, and secret words to seafloorthoughts@gmail.com Send in a voice memo at https://anchor.fm/reesjohnson/message Follow me on Letterboxd and check out my Spotify profile @rsjhnsn

This week we sat down with self-created icon Peter Berlin on his recent trip to New York to promote his new book Peter Berlin: Icon, Artist, Photosexual. We laughed, we cried, and according to Berlin's definition of SEX, we may have HAD IT while recording. Im pretty sure this week we were guests on HIS show which is nice departure from us blah blah blabbin away. For more NOT REALLY head on over to patreon.com/notreally for premium episodes and follow us on insta at @notreallypod    Here a little more about Peters new book from Amazon: Peter Berlin was a self-created icon. With his trademark pageboy haircut and his skin-tight costumes that put every detail of his anatomy on display (designed and tailored by Berlin himself to accentuate his already naturally defined physique), he became a gay sex symbol and a walking work of art. Cruising was his career, and with a background in photography, Berlin began taking thousands of erotic self-portraits in the parks, train stations and streets of Berlin, Rome, Paris, New York and San Francisco, where he settled in the early 1970s. As Berlin put it, “One day I looked at a camera and said, ‘I have found my dream lover.’” Berlin’s ’70s and ’80s self-portrait photography graced the covers of gay magazines, defining a look and a reimagined masculinity in a changing gay male culture. Spotlighting Berlin’s significant body of work, Peter Berlin: Icon, Artist, Photosexual pays tribute to the man who revolutionized the landscape of gay male eroticism and became an international sensation. The book is designed by Omar Sosa, Creative Director of Apartamento magazine, and is edited by Michael Bullock, writer and publisher of BUTT, Pin-Up, Fantastic Man and Gentlewoman magazines. In addition to essays by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jonathan David Katz, Ted Stansfield and Evan Moffitt, the book includes original quotes about Berlin by Jeremy O Harris, Kembra Pfahler, Andre Leon Talley, Armistead Maupin, John Waters, Arca, Silvia Prada, AA Bronson, Jack Pierson, Simon Foxton, Chris Moukarbel, Telfar Clemens, Paul Sepuya, Tim Blanks, Mariah Garnett and Rick Castro. 

How do families decide when financial relief outweighs the risks of drilling for natural gas on their land?  In Kate Brandes’ novel Promise of Pierson Orchard (Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, 2017), a big energy company comes to Minden, Pennsylvania and hires the long-estranged brother of orchard owner Jack Pierson. Thinking that Wade Pierson is one of their own, some struggling neighbors start selling mining rights to Green Energy.  Jack fears what the company will do to the land and worries that Wade will try to rekindle his relationship with Jack’s wife LeeAnn, who recently left him. Jack reaches out to the mother who abandoned him and his brother when they were teenagers.  She’s now an environmental lawyer with experience in dealing with companies whose spurious promises to landowners are broken, along with ecosystems, relationships, and towns. Kate Brandes is an environmental scientist with 20 years of experience.  A geology teacher at Moravian College, she is also a painter and writer who focuses on the environment. Her short stories have been published in The Binnacle, Wilderness House Literary Review, and Grey Sparrow Journal.  A member of the Arts Community of Easton (ACE), the Pennwriters, as well as the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, Kate lives near the Delaware River with her husband and two sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do families decide when financial relief outweighs the risks of drilling for natural gas on their land?  In Kate Brandes’ novel Promise of Pierson Orchard (Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, 2017), a big energy company comes to Minden, Pennsylvania and hires the long-estranged brother of orchard owner Jack Pierson. Thinking that Wade Pierson is one of their own, some struggling neighbors start selling mining rights to Green Energy.  Jack fears what the company will do to the land and worries that Wade will try to rekindle his relationship with Jack’s wife LeeAnn, who recently left him. Jack reaches out to the mother who abandoned him and his brother when they were teenagers.  She’s now an environmental lawyer with experience in dealing with companies whose spurious promises to landowners are broken, along with ecosystems, relationships, and towns. Kate Brandes is an environmental scientist with 20 years of experience.  A geology teacher at Moravian College, she is also a painter and writer who focuses on the environment. Her short stories have been published in The Binnacle, Wilderness House Literary Review, and Grey Sparrow Journal.  A member of the Arts Community of Easton (ACE), the Pennwriters, as well as the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, Kate lives near the Delaware River with her husband and two sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More of the best jazz coming from the Sunshine State, including a jazz harp quintet (with viola!) from Marathon, an all-star Latin jazz line-up in Miami, a daring jazz trio from Tampa, a legendary pianist in St. Petersburg & more. Lovely & vibrant music to accompany the loveliest month of Spring! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  pictured: Kenny Drew Jr.photograph by Ken FrancklingKen's jazz blogKen's photo gallerygive us a 'like' on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-7pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Days of Grace" - Michael Leasure (Melbourne, FL)     websiteMichael Leasure - acoustic guitar (left channel), classical guitar (right channel) & 1953 Gibson ES 295 (center)from the album "Collection No 1"purchase album at Michael's website store!3. "Arguable Promise" - Gabriel Vivas (Miami, FL)     websiteGabriel Vivas - bassSilvano Monasterios - pianoCisco Dimas - trumpetTroy Roberts - saxSammy Figueroa - congasDaniel Susnjar - drumsFreddie Burgos - drumsfrom the album "Ninth Life". Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast From the Past" by Sid Blair)5. "This One's for Bill" - Kenny Drew Jr.  (St. Petersberg, FL)      websiteKenny Drew Jr. - pianoJon Burr - bassMarty Morrell - drumsFrom the album "Coral Sea" - courtesy of Random Act Records.Purchase album at Amazon, iTunes or the Random Act store. 6. "The Crosby Twins" - Rich Walker (Orlando, FL)     websiteRich Walker - guitar, Rex Wertz - tenor sax, Mark McKee - piano, Mark Neuenschwander - bass,Walt Hubbard - drums, carlos Fernandez - congasFrom the album "Lazybird Revisited".Purchase album at Amazon or CD Baby.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album KMT I by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)8. "P.L." - La Lucha (Tampa, FL)     websiteJohn O'Leary - pianoAlejandro Arenas - bassMark Feinman - drumsfrom the album "A Cup of Fuzzy Water". Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.9. "The Kite" - Scott Marischen (Marathon, FL)     websiteScott Marischen - harp, Debbie Spring - viola,Ed Maina - flute, Jose Garcia or Rusty Heck - bass,Tony Verdejo - percussionfrom the album "Alligator Alley".Purchase cd at CD Baby or iTunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2013 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

We're starting Spring off the jazziest way we know how - with Latin jazz, contemporary guitar trio, New Orleans second-line, head boppin' funk and much more. The show features 3 very different guitarists from Florida as well as sassy trombone and heart-melting soprano sax! Don't forget to share shows you like with your friends and spread the word about all the excellent jazz coming from FL! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  pictured: Dan Hecksee what we're up to on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Boneyard" - Tom Brantley (Tampa, FL)     websiteTom Brantley - trombone, Jack Wilkins - tenor sax,Rex Richardson - trumpet, LaRue Nickelson - guitarChris Rottmayer - Hammond organ, Steve Davis - drumsfrom the album "Boneyard"purchase album at Amazon or iTunes.3. "The 'E' Music" - Ermesc Gonzalez (Tampa, FL)     websiteErmesc Gonzalez - guitarAldemar Valentin - bassFreddie Burgos - drumsfrom the album "Introspection". Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast From the Past" by Sid Blair)5. "Peacock Cha-Cha" - Eastside Combo (Orlando, FL)     myspaceTim Sheletter - tenor saxDerrick Harvin - pianoKevin Stever - bassWillie Rast - drumsFrom the album "Bamboo".Purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.6. "Naples" - Dan Heck (Naples, FL)     websiteDan Heck - guitar, Stuart Shelton - piano,Rick Doll - bass, Jose Martinez - drumsFrom the album "Compositionality" on Origin Records.Purchase album at Amazon or iTunes.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album KMT I by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)8. "The Voo" - The Alan Craig Project  (Largo, FL)    websiteAlan Craig - guitar, George Harris - guitar,Ross Rice - organ, Ronnie Dee - sax,Rob McDowell - bass, Dave Reinhardt - drumsfrom the album "Not Black & White". Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.9. "21 Août" - Alain Bradette (Orlando, FL)     websiteAlain Bradette - soprano sax, Alex Clements - piano,Bobby Koelble - guitar, Chris Queenan - bass,Gerald Myles - drumsfrom the album "State of Mind".Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2013 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

This week: San Francisco checks in with dance legend Anna Halprin!!! Anna Halprin (b. 1920) is a pioneering dancer and choreographer of the post-modern dance movement. She founded the San Francisco Dancer's Workshop in 1955 as a center for movement training, artistic experimentation, and public participatory events open to the local community. Halprin has created 150 full-length dance theater works and is the recipient of numerous awards including the 1997 Samuel H. Scripps Award for Lifetime Achievement in Modern Dance from the American Dance Festival. Her students include Meredith Monk, Trisha Brown, Yvonne Rainer, Simone Forti, Ruth Emmerson, Sally Gross, and many others. Printed Matter Live Benefit Auction Event: March 9, 6-8:30 pm Robert Rauschenberg Project Space 455 West 19th St, New York www.paddle8.com/auctions/printedmatter Printed Matter, Inc, the New York-based non-profit organization committed to the dissemination and appreciation of publications made by artists, will host a Benefit Auction and Selling Exhibition at the Rauschenberg Foundation Project Space to help mitigate damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. As a result of the storm, Printed Matter experienced six feet of flooding to its basement storage and lost upwards of 9,000 books, hundreds of artworks and equipment. Printed Matter's Archive, which has been collected since the organization's founding in 1976 and serves as an important record of its history and the field of artists books as a whole, was also severely damaged. Moreover, the damage sustained by Sandy has made it clear that Printed Matter needs to undertake an urgent capacity-building effort to establish a durable foundation for its mission and services into the future. This is the first fundraising initiative of this scale to be undertaken by the organization in many years, and will feature more than 120 works generously donated from artists and supporters of Printed Matter. The Sandy Relief Benefit for Printed Matter will be held at the Rauschenberg Project Space in Chelsea and will run from February 28 through March 9th. The Benefit has two components: a selling exhibition of rare historical publications and other donated works and an Auction of donated artworks. A special preview and reception will be held February 28th, 6-8 pm, to mark the unveiling of all 120 works and to thank the participating artists and donors. The opening will feature a solo performance by cellist Julia Kent (Antony and the Johnsons), followed by a shared DJ set from Lizzi Bougatsos (Gang Gang Dance) & Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio). The event is free and open to the public. All works will then be available for viewing at the Rauschenberg Project Space March 1 – March 9, gallery hours. All Selling Exhibition works may be purchased during this period and Auction works will be available for bidding online. Bids can be made at www.paddle8.com/auctions/printedmatter. A live Benefit Auction Event will take place March 9, 6-8:30 pm with approximately 20 selected works to be auctioned in a live format. Bidding on these works will commence at 7pm sharp, while silent bids can be made on all other Auction works. Note, highest online bids will be transferred to the room. For absentee bidding of works, please contact Keith Gray (Printed Matter) at 212 925 0325 or keith@printedmatter.org. The evening will feature a performance by Alex Waterman on solo cello with electronics. Admission is $150 and tickets may be pre-purchased here. There will be only limited capacity. Highlighted auction works include an oversize ektacolor photograph from Richard Prince, a woven canvas piece from Tauba Auerbach, an acrylic and newsprint work from Rirkrit Tiravanija, a large-scale Canopy painting from Fredrik Værslev, a rare dye transfer print from Zoe Leonard, a light box by Alfredo Jaar, a book painting by Paul Chan, a carbon on paper work from Frances Stark, a seven-panel plexi-work with spraypainted newsprint from Kerstin Brätsch, a C-print from Hans Haacke, a firefly drawing from Philippe Parreno, a mixed-media NASA wall-piece from Tom Sachs, a unique print from Rachel Harrison, a vintage xerox poem from Carl Andre, an encyclopedia set of hand-made books from Josh Smith, a photograph from Klara Liden, a table-top sculpture from Carol Bove, Ed Ruscha’s Rooftops Portfolio, as well as original works on canvas and linen by Cecily Brown, Cheyney Thompson, Dan Colen, Adam McEwen, RH Quaytman, and many others. These Auction works can be previewed at: www.paddle8.com/auctions/printedmatter In addition to auction works, a vitrine-based exhibition of rare books, artworks and ephemera are available for viewing and purchase. This material includes some truly remarkable items from the personal collection of Robert Rauschenberg, donated by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in memory of the late Printed Matter Board Member, bookseller and publisher, John McWhinnie. Among the works available are books and artworks from Marcel Duchamp, Willem de Kooning, Alfred Steiglitz, Joseph Beuys, Brigid Berlin (Polk), as well as a Claes Oldenburg sculpture, a rare William Burroughs manuscript, and the Anthology Film Archive Portfolio (1982). Additional artists’ books have been generously donated by the Sol LeWitt Estate. Works include pristine copies of Autobiography (1980), Four Basic Kinds of Straight Lines (1969), Incomplete Open Cubes (1974), and others. Three Star Books have kindly donated a deluxe set of their Maurizio Cattelan book edition. These works can be viewed and purchased at the space. For inquiries about available works please contact Printed Matter’s Associate Director Max Schumann at 212 925 0325 or mschumann@printedmatter.org. Co-chairs Ethan Wagner & Thea Westreich Wagner and Phil Aarons & Shelley Fox Aarons have guided the event, and Thea Westreich Art Advisory Services has generously lent its expertise and assisted in the production of the auction. In anticipation of the event Printed Matter Executive Director James Jenkin said: “Not only are we hopeful that this event will help us to put Sandy firmly behind us, it is incredibly special for us. To have so many artists and friends associated with our organization over its 36 years come forward and support us in this effort has been truly humbling.“ Auction includes work by: Michele Abeles, Ricci Albenda, Carl Andre, Cory Arcangel, Assume Vivid Astro Focus, Tauba Auerbach, Trisha Baga, John Baldessari, Sebastian Black, Mark Borthwick, Carol Bove, Kerstin Brätsch, Sascha Braunig, Olaf Breuning, Cecily Brown, Sophie Calle, Robin Cameron, Sean Joseph Patrick Carney, Nathan Carter, Paul Chan, Dan Colen, David Kennedy Cutler, Liz Deschenes, Mark Dion, Shannon Ebner, Edie Fake, Matias Faldbakken, Dan Graham, Robert Greene, Hans Haacke, Marc Handelman, Rachel Harrison, Jesse Hlebo, Carsten Höller, David Horvitz, Marc Hundley, Alfredo Jaar, Chris Johanson, Terence Koh, Joseph Kosuth, Louise Lawler, Pierre Le Hors, Leigh Ledare, Zoe Leonard, Sam Lewitt, Klara Liden, Peter Liversidge, Charles Long, Mary Lum, Noah Lyon, McDermott & McGough, Adam McEwen, Ryan McNamara, Christian Marclay, Ari Marcopoulos, Gordon Matta-Clark, Wes Mills, Jonathan Monk, Rick Myers, Laurel Nakadate, Olaf Nicolai, Adam O'Reilly, Philippe Parreno, Jack Pierson, Richard Prince, RH Quaytman, Eileen Quinlan, Sara Greenberger Rafferty, Ed Ruscha, Tom Sachs, David Sandlin, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Cindy Sherman, Josh Smith, Keith Smith, Buzz Spector, Frances Stark, Emily Sundblad, Andrew Sutherland, Peter Sutherland, Sarah Sze, Panayiotis Terzis, Cheyney Thompson, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Nicola Tyson, Penelope Umbrico, Fredrik Værslev, Visitor, Danh Vo, Dan Walsh and Ofer Wolberger.

This episode is filled with new, exciting funky grooves, driving swing and a few reflective moments to balance it all out. We spotlight four new albums in our library, with a large palette of sonic variety to delight. From wild guitar to soothing flugelhorn, and an album length feature from jazz guitar veteran Randy Johnston; a good time is guaranteed while we cover Tallahassee, Tampa, Sarasota & more! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Pictured - Zach Bartholomewvisit our Facebook pageKenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Let It Burn" - Tom Stewart (Tampa, FL)     websiteTom Stewart - guitar, Jeremy Powell - tenor saxophoneMark Neuenschwander - bass, Ian Goodman - drumsfrom the album "Flyer"purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.3. "Midnight Oil" - Joy Mover (former res. of FL)     websiteJoy Mover - lead & harmony vocals, composerIra Sullivan - trumpet, Mike Levine - piano & synths,John Paul - electric guitars and electric bassLee Levin - drums, Richard Bravo - percussionfrom the album "Joy Mover". Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes. 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)5. "Stop and Go" - ZBT (Tallahassee, FL)     websiteZach Bartholomew - pianoBrandon Robertson - bassMiles Bozeman - drumsFrom the album "Out of This Town" Purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby, or Itunes. 6. "The Cat" - Gregorie Howard (Tampa, FL)     websiteGregorie Howard - flugelhorn, Jesse J - fluteRon Reinhardt - keyboards, Roberto Vally - bass,Ricky Lawson - drums, Paul Brown - percussionFrom the album "Gregorie Howard"Purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)8. "Chavez" - Randy Johnston  (Stuart, FL)     websiteRandy Johnston - guitarPat Bianchi - hammond organCarmen Intorré Jr. - drumsfrom the album "People Music" courtesty of Random Act Records     website (10% of proceeds go to charity)Purchase cd at CD Baby, Itunes or Random Acts Records Store.9. "Waltz for Maury" - Herb Silverstein (Sarasota, FL)     websiteHerb Silverstein - pianoBob Berg - tenor saxophoneRichard Drexler - bassDanny Gottlieb - drumsfrom the album "Fridays With Maury...Just Because"Purchase downloads at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Gettin' In the Groove" by Ron Pirtle)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

We're totally excited to be heading into a new year of jazz from fabulous Florida artists - from the obscure to the superstars and everyone in between. Our first show for 2013 covers the state from Central Florida to the Southwest corner, with guitar hardbop, a carefree samba for flute, contemporary tenor sax, jazzy trip hop for trumpet, funky swamp and a delightfully frenetic duet from jazz legends Larry Coryell & Kenny Drew Jr.!Pictured - Larry Coryell; photo by Nelson G. Onofre Electric Eyes Photographyvisit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Sunlit Samba" - Wilkins and Allen Quartet (Alford, FL)   Skip Wilkins' website          Jill Wofsey's websiteJill Wofsey - flute, Skip Wilkins - piano, Tony Marino - bass, Tom Whaley - drumsfrom the album "Petty Theft"purchase album at CD Baby.3. "Blue Stone" - Dan Heck (Naples, FL)     websiteDan Heck - guitar, Thomas Marriott - trumpetStuart Shelton - piano, Rick Doll - bassJose Martinez - drumsfrom the album "Compositionality" on Origin records.Purchase at Amazon or Itunes.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)5. "Szabodar" - Larry Coryell & Kenny Drew Jr. (St. Petersburg, FL)     Larry's website     Kenny's websiteLarry Coryell - guitar, Kenny Drew Jr. - pianoFrom the album "Duality" courtesty of Random Act Records     website Purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or the Random Act Records store, where 10% of proceeds go to charity.6. "Yin Warriors" - Ray Guiser (Daytona Beach, FL)     websiteRay Guiser - tenor saxophone, Akai EWI, percussion, drumand keyboard programmingLawrence App - fretless bassFrom the album "Macroism"Purchase album at Ray's website or the Palm Coast Jazz store.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)8. "Art Deco" - Michael Hawley  (Winter Park, FL)    websiteMichael Hawley - guitar, Peter Miles - drumsSean Tarelton - bass, Eric Brigmond - keysScott Rademacher - tenor saxophonefrom the album "Tele Talk"Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or Michael's website.9. "Starlight" - Erik Jackson (DeBary, FL)   FacebookErik Jackson - trumpet, keyboard & drum programmingfrom the album "Rainy Days"Purchase downloads at Amazon, Itunes or Bandcamp.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Gettin' In the Groove" by Ron Pirtle)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

Our 3rd bonus episode - and this time, it's all about Christmas! This show features 4 familiar carols and 2 fun originals - with artists new to the show as well as fan favorites. Everything is yuletide and easy on the ears - just perfect for unwinding after a hectic day, maybe sorting & wrapping presents, or just a quiet December evening chiling by the tree! Whatever your reason - thanks for spending it with us :)Pictured - Tim Riddle; photo by Craig Jacobowitz. visit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Angels We Have Heard On High" - Valerie Gillespie (Tampa, FL)   websiteValerie Gillespie - soprano sax, Rick Steuert - keyboards,Joe Renda - drums, David Rudolph - percussionfrom the album "It Can't Be Christmas Without You"purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes3. "Silent Night" - Gregorie Howard (Tampa, FL)    websiteGregorie Howard - trumpetLes Sabler - guitarAllon Sams - keyboards & drum programming(Unreleased)Gregorie's debut album is available at Amazon & Itunes.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)5. "The First Noel" - Robert Harris (Orlando, FL)    websiteRobert Harris - all instrumentsFrom the album "My Christmas" Purchase album at Robert's website store.6. "Christmas Beat" - Sybil Gage (Cocoa Village, FL)    websiteSybil Gage - vocals, Leon Olguin - keyboardsStudio Elves - ??Unreleased single availble for free at reverbnation!7. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Moved" by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)8. "It Can't Be Christmas Without You" - Valerie Gillespie  (Tampa, FL)    websiteValerie Gillespie - vocals, Rick Steuert - keyboards, Joe Renda - drums, David Rudolph - percussion from the album "It Can't Be Christmas Without You"purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes9. "We Three Kings" - Tim Riddle (Wesley Chapel, FL)    websiteTim Riddle - guitar, Nick Esposito - guitar,Joseph Peterson - bass, Frank Parente - drumsfrom the album "That Christmas Feeling"Purchase album at CD Baby or Itunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

It's chilly now for many of our listeners, but we'll heat things up for you with this month's lineup - which includes Kenny Drew Jr. (courtesy of Random Act Records), Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge featuring John Abercrombie and Lynne Arriale (courtesy of Motéma Music). We visit Miami Springs, Orlando, Jacksonville, & St. Petersburg for the hottest in today's real jazz from Florida!Pictured - Lynne Arriale; photo by Jim Levitt. visit our Facebook pageHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "MG 1020" - David Fernandez (Miami Springs, FL)   websiteDavid Fernandez - soprano sax, Carlos Vega - tenor sax, Gabriel Saientz - piano, Gabriel Vivas - bass, Ludwig Alfonso - drumsfrom the album "Symmetry"purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.3. "Coral Sea" - Kenny Drew Jr. (St. Petersburg, FL)   websiteKenny Drew Jr. - pianoJon Burr - bassMarty Morell - drumsfrom the album "Coral Sea" on Random Act RecordsPurchase wherever jazz is sold including Amazon, Itunes or the Random Act Records store, where 10% of proceeds go to charity.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)5. "Julie's Lament" - Michael Royal Trio (Sarasota, FL)    websiteMichael Royal - pianoRichard Drexler - bassSteve Davis - drumsFrom the album "Transition" Purchase album at Amazon or Itunes.6. "Madcap" - Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge (Temple Terrace, FL)   websiteChuck Owen - keyboard, composer, arrangerJack Wilkins - tenor solo, John Abercrombie - guitarClay Perry - piano, Mark Neuenschwander - bassDave Hardman - drumswoodwinds: Valerie Gillespie, Tami Danielsson, Jack Wilkins,Rex Wertz, Matt Vancetrumpets: John Robinson, Ron Turner, Mike Iapichino, Tom Parmertertrombones: Keith Oshiro, Chris Clifton, Andrea Rawlison, Jim HallFrom the album "Madcap"purchase cd at Amazon.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album "Moved" by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)8. "Pheonix Phunk" - Clay Foster & Carey Frank  (Orlando, FL)    Clay's Facebook page,    Carey's websiteClay Foster - guitar, Carey Frank - organ,Frank Brunot - bass, Jonathan "Jon-Jon" Parks - drumsfrom the album "Bona Fide Sea Monsters"Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.9. "La Noche" - Lynne Arriale (Jacksonville, FL)   websiteLynne Arriale - pianofrom the album "Solo" (on Motéma Music)Purchase wherever jazz is sold including Amazon or Itunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

This month we ease into Autumn with some relaxing, introspective and modern jazz from Jacksonville and Maitland; a holiday for trombones in Tampa, Miami offers us some serious swing & skillful playing; and there's an ode in 3/4 time to all things Fall from Sarasota!Pictured - JB Scott at theNEFJA Legacy Jazz Festival - Photo: Jon Hardison   visit our Facebook pageHost: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  You can now also listen to Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - Tuesdays from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Annette's Desire" - The Lisa Kelly & JB Scott Jazz 5-tet   (Jacksonville, FL)   websiteLisa Kelly - vocals, JB Scott - trumpet,Scott Giddens - piano, Ed Strohsahl - bassRick Kirkland - drumsfrom the album "Memories of Tomorrow"purchase at Amazon or at their website store!3. "Exemption" - Tom Brantley (Tampa, FL)   website  Tom Brantley - lead trombone, Jerald Shynett - 2nd lead trombone, composerKeith Oshiro - trombone, Chris Clifton - tromboneJim Hall - bass trombone, Per Danielsson - piano,LaRue Nickelson - guitar, Mark Neuenschwander - bassSteve Davis - drumsfrom the album "Boneyard"courtesy of Summit Records. puchase cd at Summit Records,  Itunes or at Amazon. 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)5. "Automation Vaccination" - David Fernandez (Miami Springs, FL)   websiteDavid Fernandez - soprano sax, David Siegel - pianoEric England - bass, Rodolfo Zuniga - drumsfrom the promotional album "David Fernandez*"buy David's other cds at Itunes or CD Baby6. "Dreamwalker" - Greg Little (Maitland, FL)  websiteGreg Little - Trumpet, EVI, Michael Zilber - saxophone,John R. Burr - keyboards, Peter Barshay - bass,Alan Hall - drumsfrom the album "Dreamwalker".Purchase this cd at Greg's website, or Itunes!8. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album "Moved" by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)9. "Awesome Autumn" - Herb Silverstein & Friends (Sarasota, FL)   websiteHerb Silverstein - piano, Jack Wilkins - tenor saxophoneRichard Drexler - bass, Steve Moretti - drumsLobster String Quartet:Artur Girsky - 1st violinDavid Dillingham - 2nd violin, Lowell Adams - cello,Ken Kwo - violafrom the album "Beach Walker"Purchase cd at Dr. Silverstein's website!11. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live at the Warehouse" by Dot Wilder)13. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

It's our 1 year anniversary show! We celebrate with three artists who are new to the show, as well as some old friends. Upbeat latin and contemporary jazz both from South Florida, cool swing from New Smyrna Beach and straight-ahead jazz from right here in PC! photograph of Valerie Gillespie by George Lindsaycourtesy of TUNGSTEN Photography. visit our Facebook pageHost:  Kenny MacKenzie  ~  Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo1Special Guest Co-host: SYBIL GAGE1. Introduction - Kenny & Sybil(background music from the album "NOLA Calling" by Sybil Gage)2. "Here We Go" - Perry Joslin Project   (Parkland, FL)   websitePerry Joslin - piano, keyboards, composer; Lee Levin - drums & programming, percussion, composer; Dan Warner - guitars, composer; Javier Carrion - bass, percussion; Richard Bravo - percussion, Doug Emery - keyboard overdubs,Ed Calle - saxesfrom the album "Perry Joslin Project"purchase at CD Baby or Itunes.3. "Speaking of Wes" - East Coast Standards Time (New Smyrna Beach, FL)  websiteRich Walker - guitar, composer; Rex Wertz - flute, Mark Boling - guitar, Carlos Fernandez - percussion, Rusty Holloway - bass, Keith Brown - drums,Steve Davidowski - organfrom the album "Impressions"puchase cd at Itunes or at Amazon 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Gettin' in the Groove" by Ron Pirtle Quintet)5. "O Sorriso Dela" - Jamie Ousley (Hallandale, FL)  websiteJamie Ousley - double bass, composer; Philip Strange - piano, Larry Marshall - bassfrom the album "O Sorriso Dela"buy cd at CD Baby or Amazon.6. "Greg Minnick" - Distanza (Miami, FL) website currently under const.Greg Minnick - guitars, keyboards & programmingTrack will be available at Greg's website :)8. Announcements - Sybil(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)9. "Once Again" - Valerie Gillespie (Dade City, FL)   websiteValerie Gillespie - vocal, flute solo, composer;Rick Stueuart - piano, lyrics; Lee Ahlin - bass, guitar;Danny Gottlieb - drums, Gaby Sequeira - percussion,Central FL Studio Orchestra (V. Adams, L. Adams, Susan McGee,Jeff McGee, David Tagliarini)from the album "Once Again"Purchase cd at Valerie's website or CD Baby.10. "Another Groove" - Don Durkee Trio (Palm Coast, FL)   websiteDon Durkee - pianoFrank Capek - bass, composerFrankie Capek - drumsThis and more of Don's music available at Soundcloud.11. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live at the Warehouse" by Dot Wilder)13. Closing Announcements - Sybil Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

Kenny interviews superb woodwind player Sid Blair at his home in Ormond Beach, FL. Sid recounts the life of an on-call musician in Detroit from the 40's to the 80's, and then here in Florida afterwards. Starting public school music programs from scratch, playing Carnegie Hall with the Detroit Symphony, late night recording sessions at Motown Records, & playing with Nelson Riddle, Mel Tormé, the Temptations and more, all the while becoming one of the swingin-est jazz cats in the motor city; Sid's really done it all. He continues to be the go-to guy for anyone looking for a killer tenor, luxurious flute or exquisite clarinet, and is a hero to sax players throughout the state.Right-click palmcoastjazz.blogspot.com and select open in another tab to view photos of Sid that accompany the interview. Hosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie00:00 ~ Allison's introduction01:05 ~ Music: Sid Blair with the St. Augustine Jazz Society All-Stars Live - Labor Day 2011        (S Blair - tenor sax, K MacKenzie - piano, Larry Nadar - bass, Scott Mariash - drums)02:07 ~ Sid's childhood, musical family, first clarinet and musical beginnings. Sid starts                gigging at age 14, listening and learning.06:40 ~ Recollections of listening to music in dime store, learning the solos of the masters.           Sid gets clarinet lessons from Dr. Keith Stein.          (background music -  more from the St. Augustine Labor Day concert 2011)08:55 ~ Sid gets drafted United States Army Air Forces, and manages to join a big band of             experienced musicians. Sid gets exposed to jazz in East St. Louis.10:45 ~ 1946 discharged from service. Marries childhood sweetheart Helen & starts family.          Gigging with Red Overton in Virginia. Sid opts to go to Wayne State U, and begins          10 year stint with George Gumbrecht.           (background music from Sid's album "Blast from the Past" [2008]           S Blair - tenor, Lee Quick - piano, Sally Quick - bass, Jay Messick - drums)13:15 ~ Graduates & begins teaching and starts 2 music programs from scratch. Kids excel.            (background music - performance c. 1961 by Grant Jr. High School Symphonic Band            formed & directed by Sid Blair)16:00 ~ Sid designs the band & choir rooms, becomes adjudicator for music festivals in MI           for Jack Pierson. He is made Fine Arts Chairman for school system.17:45 ~ Music - performance with Sid Blair and the East Detroit High School Jazz Band.18:40 ~ Sid & Helen develop theatre group & performance venue. 20:20 ~ 1950 - Sid doesn't audition but plays bass clarinet for Phi Mu Alpha Symphonic              Band. Plays lead alto in Tom Houghton's band. Joins pianist/composer Bob DuRant's             band. Sid begins theatre work with the Nederlander Theatrical agency, constantly           in work (& demand) in Detroit; while still working as Fine Arts Chairman.           (background/foreground music - selections by Bob Durant Big Band with Sid Blair)26:20 ~ Sid is on call with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Sixten Ehrling. Sid studies           with Larry Teal. Tours playing Rimsky-Korsakov, playing Carnegie Hall & Kennedy             Center.30:30 ~ (background music - selection by Jack Brokensha)           Sid's health gives out, retires from school district, and become a full-time musician.           Starts playing with John Trudell band, doing recording sessions for Jack Brokensha. 32:10 ~ Music: Sid Blair playing lead tenor with the John Trudell Band (circa 1980s).33:30 ~ Wolverine Jazz Band, life as on-call musician for famous acts; Sid recollects working           with Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle/Linda Rondstadt, Michel Legrand, Sarah Vaughan.37:10 ~ Remembrances of: Helen O'Connell, Ann Jillian, Larry Elgart, Bob Hope, the             Tempations & the Four Tops and Mel Tormé. Sid does recording session for Motown              and other Detroit labels.42:30 ~ 1990 Sid & Helen "retire" to Ormond Beach, Florida. 43:30 ~ Music - selection from Sid Blair album recorded in Detroit after Sid moved to FL            (S Blair - tenor, Bill Hart - trumpet, Buddy Budson - piano, Dan Pliskow - bass)44:05 ~ Sid's amazing musical fortune continues immediately in FL. Works with Joe Moses,            Joe Odom, Frank Roberts. Quits bands and works shows for Warren Bills and takes          local gigs. Sid remembers gigs with Carol Channing, Lawrence Welk Singers,             48:15 ~ Sid plays for big bands on cruise ships for several years. Sid plays concert in Palm            Coast (European Village) for NEFJA with his son, daughter in law as 3 Blairs + 2.           Work with Jim Miller's Big Band America and feature concerts at Stetson University.50:25 ~ Music - selection with Sid Blair on clarinet and James Blair on electric piano.            51:30 ~ Sid up to today aged 85 (2011) still gigging on call and with Lenny Glasso, Frankie                Kay and Sal Ronci.52:45 ~ Music - impromptu performance by Sid on flute!54:00 ~ Sid's legacy of music in his children & grandchildren.           (background/foreground music - Overture di Festival composed by Nathan Blair              - Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra - Christopher Wilkins - 2007)57:00 ~ more on grandchildren; closing thoughts and more Sid on flute, live!59:15 ~ Allison - closing remarks and info.          (Palm Coast Jazz Closing Theme by Seven Octaves)This podcast copyright 2011 Kenny MacKenzie. Contact for (free) broadcast permission and modifications.

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