Podcasts about jazz violin

The Jazz Session No.417 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in May 2025, featuring the 1977 album “Enigmatic Ocean” from jazz-violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. TRACK LISTING: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Billy Joel; New York Minute - Herbie Hancock; Lu Lu's Back In Town - The Cable Street Rag Band; Climax Rag - George Lewis and his New Orleans Stompers; Mirage - Jean-Luc Ponty; The Struggle of the Turtle to the Sea, Part III - Jean-Luc Ponty; Easy Does It - Freddie Green; Azure - Cecil Taylor; A Kinder Eye, ft. Allan Holdsworth - Level 42; Wind Parade - Donald Byrd; Blues for Pablo - Miles Davis & Gil Evans; Sih-Sah - Coleman Hawkins & His Rhythm; Optimum Friction - Emma Rawicz & Gwilym Simcock; Let's Get Deluxe - The Impossible Gentlemen; The Trans-Love Express - Jean-Luc Ponty; Nostalgic Lady - Jean-Luc Ponty; Some Day my Prince Will Come - Dave Brubeck Quartet; Lester's Be Bop Boogie - Lester Young & His Band; La Fiesta - Gary Burton & Chick Corea; Brigas Nunca Mais - Paula Morelenbaum.

This content is for Members only. Come and join us by subscribing here In the meantime, here's some more details about the show: It's a warm welcome then to the man himself: Dr. Brad Stone - the JazzWeek Programmer of the Year 2017, who's here every Thursday to present The Creative Source - a two hour show, highlighting jazz-fusion and progressive jazz flavours from back then, the here and now, plus occasional forays into the future. Please feel free to get in touch with Brad with any comments or suggestions you might have; he'll be more than happy to hear from you: brad@soulandjazz.com or follow him via Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy! The Creative Source 24th April 2025 Artist - Track - Album - Year Nancy Kelly    Devil May Care    Be Cool    2025 Lorraine Feather    Splat!    The Green World    2025 Rodney Jordan    The Storm Will Pass    Memphis Blue    2024 Artemis    Olive Branch    Arboresque    2025 Marius Van Den Brink    Jin    Live at Dizzy's Club    2025 Hard Bop Messengers    Just a Little Light    Jazz Interpretations of the Grateful Dead    2025 Thokozile    Thokozile    Collective    2024 Salsa de la Bahia    Can't Eat Clout (feat. La Dona)    Vol. 3, Renegade Queens    2025 Hyldon/Adrian Younge    Viajante Do Planeta Azul    Jazz is Dead 23    2024 Zhengtao Pan Jazz Orchestra    Windy Days    Scenery in My Story    2025 Daggerboard & Erik Jekabson Orchestra    Tar and Feather    The Axes Volume II    2025 Ensemble C    That Nabongo Feeling    Every Journey    2024 Ben Patterson Jazz Orchestra    Anne Marie    Mad Scientist Music    2025 Seven Windows    Steppes    Seven Windows    2025 Seven Windows    Light Brown Color    Seven Windows    2025 Mads Tolling    Armando's Rhumba    Masters of Jazz Violin    2021 Thomas Marriott    You Only Live Twice    Screen Time    2024 Eric Alexander    Wise One    Chicago to New York    2025 John Ellis    Fort Worth    Heroes    2025 Sean Nelson New London Big Band    More Than Once    Don't Stop Now    2025 Dr. Purgatory    Prologue (Barbados Speaks to the Animals)    The Consumption: A Tragic Folktale in Six Parts    2025 Dr. Purgatory    Creature (Graiae The One-Eyed Orphan)    The Consumption: A Tragic Folktale in Six Parts    2025 Phil Haynes/Ben Monder    Ben III    Transition[s]    2025 Phil Haynes/Ben Monder    Epilogue    Transition[s]    2025 Whispering Worlds    Pillars    Cosmic Cliffs    2025 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 24th April 2025 appeared first on SoulandJazz.com | Stereo, not stereotypical.

Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby chats with two-time Grammy-winning violinist and composer Mads Tolling to explore the art of collaboration and musical reinvention. Mads shares the stories behind his groundbreaking work with celebrated jazz pianist John R. Burr and acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington, including their reinterpretations of classics like "Blackbird" and "What a Wonderful World." He also teases their upcoming January 26 show at the Piedmont Center for the Arts—a performance not to be missed. Listeners will get an inside look at Mads' career journey, from his days as a young musician in Denmark to his rise as one of jazz's most innovative violinists. He reflects on his unique creative process, the chemistry that fuels his collaborations, and the magic of live performances. With highlights including "My Girl" and an exclusive preview of his 2024 album Masters of Jazz Violin, this episode is a must-hear for jazz lovers and music enthusiasts alike. Guest Information Mads Tolling Website: madstolling.com Instagram: @madstolling Facebook: Mads Tolling Violinist Call-to-Action Don't miss Mads Tolling, John R. Burr, and Kenny Washington live at the Piedmont Center for the Arts on Sunday, January 26. Showtime is 4:00 PM, and doors open at 3:30 PM. Grab your tickets now at Piedmont Center for the Arts Tickets. Subscribe to Backstage Bay Area for more exclusive interviews with top musicians: YouTube: youtube.com/@Backstagebayarea Apple Podcasts: Backstage Bay Area Podcast Playlist "Blackbird" – Mads Tolling & John R. Burr "What a Wonderful World" – Mads Tolling featuring Kenny Washington "My Girl" – Mads Tolling featuring Kenny Washington Episode Takeaways Mads Tolling's Creative Process: Discover how Mads reinterprets classics with his signature style. Behind the Music: Insightful stories about working with Kenny Washington and John R. Burr. Upcoming Projects: Sneak peek into Mads' 2025 album, Masters of Jazz Violin. Live Music Magic: What to expect at their January 26 show at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. Hashtags #MadsTolling #JazzViolin #BackstageBayArea #KennyWashington #JohnRBurr #JazzMusic #LiveMusic #PiedmontConcerts Episode photo by Ron Jones.

LADIES, LADIES, LADIES! We snagged legendary ZADDY AKA the OG TURTLE DADDY HIMSELF - MISTER DAVE BALARKRISHNAN, VIOLINIST/COMPOSER/GRAMMY WINNER and FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET! JEALOUS? In this penultimate episode of 2024, Mr. Daddy soothes our end-of-the year hysteria with his Aristotelian knowledge and calming presence. He masterfully engages with our unsavory conversation no matter how hard we try! Stay tuned till the end for some really heart warming stuff - the future is bright! 

In this episode of "Questions" I answer some questions by my Patreon people. First a question about writing down transcriptions and secondly about how to effectively plan your practise goals..   To learn with me or get your questions read out on the podcast join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn   To get a free E-Book about jazz bowing or note enclosures follow the link below.   https://www.mattholborn.com/free-e-book      

Violin bow techniques vary between classical and jazz violin playing- listen to learn why it's important to know them both. Follow Dr. Lynn Kuo at her wonderful Youtube Channel  @violynnkuo  Our discussion reveals insight into bow usage, articulation, and maintaining bow contact for rhythmical precision. Dr. Kuo shares insights on optimizing sound production and adapting bow control for different musical styles, offering practical advice for violinists seeking to expand their repertoire and technique. Sponsored by Electric Violin Shop.

All music used with permission by Luca Ciarla Maredifollia - Ciarla Song 2 -  Bella Ciao - Traditional Song 4 -  Song 5 -  My Favorite Things - Hammerstein & Rodgers San Antonio - Ciarla Minor String - Gorenith Luca Ciarla redraws the borders of jazz violin in his solo performance entitled Jazz Violin 2.0. Using loops, pedals and electronics his unique arrangements of jazz standards delight and surprise audiences, and we think you'll find this week's performance as delightful as we did. From a September 22nd, 2022 appearance courtesy of the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, it's Luca Ciarla – Live at the Bop Stop. Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.   This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.     The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.   For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.   Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!   Contact us here  

Although we mainly stick with classical violin here on Violin Class, I have a lot of jazz-curious listeners. That's why I've invited Matt Holborn of the Jazz Violin podcast to join me. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode: violinclass.co/newsletter.Read the corresponding blog post, featuring the 10 jazz violinists you should listen to here.Matt Holborn is an improvising violinist based in London. He performs with The London Django Collective, Learn To Draw and curates nights for Soho Jazz Live. Along with a busy performance schedule, Matt is also a jazz violin teacher and podcaster, hosting the Jazz Violin PodcastYou can find Matt here:WebsiteThe Jazz Violin PodcastInstagramSign up for the Creative Scales WorkshopSaturday, April 29th at 2pm (Eastern Time)Scales can be fun!In this live workshop, you'll learn: New ideas and creative ways to practice your violin scalesHow to use scales to play violin more expressively How to get a great technical workout without getting bored

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Joe Deninzon & musical friends Rachel Flowers (flute, piano) and Alex Skolnick (guitar) perform Chick Corea's “Spain” on the upcoming Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius' Box Set—double CD & Blu-Ray “Behind the Curtain: Live From ProgStock.” at this link:  https://youtu.be/t6JPN4FELKc   Joe Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” because of his innovative style on seven-string electric violin. Joe has worked with The Who, 50 Cent, Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Phoebe Snow, Everclear, Ritchie Blackmore, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Robert Bonfiglio, Les Paul, and as a soloist with the NY City Ballet and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Joe is the lead singer and electric violinist for the progressive rock band, Stratospheerius, which has released five critically acclaimed CD's. A BMI Jazz Composer's grant recipient and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, he has written over 200 string quartets, solo pieces for violinist Rachel Barton Pine, and sits on the Board of Advisors for Composer's Now. In 2015, Joe premiered his “Concerto for Seven String Electric Violin and Orchestra” with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Douglas Droste. His original music has been featured on CMT, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, National Geographic, the Travel Channel, the History Channel, and the Will Ferrell/ Adam McKay- produced film “Virginity Hit.” Joe is also a member of the Sweet Plantain String Quartet, which combines Latin Jazz with hip-hop and Classical music, and has toured throughout Europe and the U.S. Joe has also released a CD with his Acoustic Jazz Trio, titled “Exuberance.” As an educator, Joe is a faculty member at the New Jersey City University Multi-Style strings program. He has taught at Mark O'Connor's String Camp and Mark Wood's Rock Orchestra Camp, and made repeated appearances performing at the Grand Canyon Music Festival, where he co-founded the Grand Canyon School of Rock in 2006, an annual program for local high school students. He regularly travels as a clinician and has contributed articles to Strings, Downbeat, and Making Music Magazine. In 2012, Joe wrote a book on electric violin techniques for Mel Bay Publications, entitled Plugging In. Joe has made the Downbeat Critic's pole for jazz/rock violin, and Chris Haigh's book, Discovering Rock Violin lists one of Joe's recorded solos among the “Top 20 greatest rock violin solos of all time.” Joe holds Bachelor's degrees in Violin Performance and Jazz Violin from Indiana University and a Master's in Jazz/Commercial violin from Manhattan School of Music.

Christian Howes is a gifted violinist who grew up in Ohio playing classical music, soloing with the Columbus Symphony at the age of sixteen. But then his life was turned upside down when he was sentenced to served four years in prison. I traveled to Asheville, North Carolina, in 2016 to ask Christ to share his remarkable story with us. This is part one of that conversation.

This is part two of my fascinating interview with violinist and music educator Christian Howes. 

Gwen Laster is a Detroit violinist and awardee of the National Endowment for the Arts, Jubilation Foundation, Puffin Foundation, Arts Mid-Hudson, Lila Wallace, and Cognac Hennessey Jazz Search. Motor City's exciting urban and classical music culture influenced her improvising and composing. Her parents loved jazz, blues, soul, and classical music. She studied with inspiring music teachers in public school. After earning two music degrees from the University of Michigan, she relocated to New York, where she collaborated, performed, and recorded with Anthony Braxton, Nona Hendryx, Aretha Franklin, Wadada Leo Smith, William Parker, Danny Elfman, Sun Ra Arkestra, Tyler, the Creator, Gladys Knight, Emeline Michel, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Alicia Keys, Rhianna, Shaggy, Andrew Baba Lamb, Natalie Cole, Solange, Mark Anthony, J Lo and Shakira at President Obama’s Inaugural Neighborhood Ball. She played local jazz clubs and subbed on Broadway in Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, Wicked, Porgy and Bess, and The King and I. Laster led ensembles, orchestrating and composing string arrangements. She founded Creative Strings Improvisers Orchestra (CSIO), a music education ensemble teaching young strings players improvisation, composition, and global ensemble music. CSIO facilitated workshops at El Sistema Ravinia, Harlem School of the Arts, St. Ann's School, Blue Mountain Chamber Music Festival, Wappingers Schools, Poughkeepsie Day School, Interlochen Summer Institute, Sphinx Performance and Preparatory Academy, Eastman School of Music, Center for Creative Education, Howland Cultural Center, Bard College as an adjunct Jazz Violin professor, and Beacon CSIO online classes.  www.facebook.com/groups/creativestrings www.wijsf.org

Here's my interview with violinist Matt Holborn about life and music.Check out Matt's music here; https://www.londondjangocollective.com/Grimaldi Quintet; https://grimaldicinematique.bandcamp.com/Jazz Violin podcast; https://jazzviolin.podbean.com/Locked in the green room podcast; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZj8Eimqex7Im0hsnlpox_3iYoCBwb2GcPatreon page: https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagendaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda)

Ep. 111: Joe Deninzon, violinist. “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin” Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Joe Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” because of his innovative style on electric seven-string violin. Joe has worked with Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Phoebe Snow, Everclear, Ritchie Blackmore,, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Robert Bonfiglio, Les Paul, and as a soloist with the NY City Ballet and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Joe is the lead singer and violinist for the progressive rock band, Stratospheerius, which has released five acclaimed CD’s. He can be heard on over a hundred CD’s and jingles as a violinist and string arranger. A BMI Jazz Composer’s grant recipient and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, he has written a solo piece for violinist Rachel Barton Pine, which will be featured on her upcoming CD. In 2015, Joe premiered his “Concerto for Seven String Electric Violin and Orchestra” with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. His original music has been featured on CMT, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, National Geographic, the Travel Channel, the History Channel, and the Will Ferrell/ Adam McKay- produced film “Virginity Hit.” Joe is also a member of the Sweet Plantain String Quartet, which combines Latin Jazz with hip-hop and Classical music, and has toured throughout Europe and the U.S. Joe has also released a CD with his Acoustic Jazz Trio, titled “Exuberance.” As an educator, Joe has taught rock violin at Mark O’Connor’s String Camp and Mark Wood’s Rock Orchestra Camp, and made repeated appearances performing at the Grand Canyon Music Festival, where he co-founded the Grand Canyon School of Rock in 2006, an annual program for local high school students. He regularly travels as a clinician and has contributed articles to Strings, Downbeat, and Making Music Magazine. In 2012, Joe wrote a book on electric violin techniques for Mel Bay Publications, entitled Plugging In. Joe recently made the Downbeat Critic’s pole for jazz/rock violin, and Chris Haigh’s recent book, Discovering Rock Violin lists one of Joe’s recorded solos among the “Top 20 greatest rock violin solos of all time.” Joe holds Bachelor’s degrees in Violin Performance and Jazz Violin from Indiana University and a Master’s in Jazz/Commercial violin from Manhattan School of Music. In this episode we talk about Joe's early start in classical music, journey to jazz and rock, online teaching, Frank Zappa, his Concerto for Seven String Electric Violin and much more! For more information about Joe Deninzon please visit: https://joedeninzon.com © Let's Talk Off The Podium, 2020

In my full interview with Jean Luc Ponty for the Creative Strings Podcast, we explore key points in his development, musical conception, elements of his violin playing, the state of the music industry in general, and more. For example, how he started playing jazz on violin, the influence of Stuff Smith, the role of the bow arm in improvisation, changes in the world of classical violin, attitudes about touring and music as a career, ways in which the music business has changed, and much more. View the full show notes at www.christianhowes.com/

The story of extraordinary jazz violinist Stuff Smith, who recorded with many musical greats, including Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson. When Stuff Smith died in 1967, he left behind a rich catalogue of recordings, along with some tantalising mysteries.

KC Music Talk #21 with Rob Foster interviewing Katie Benyo: Violin. Recorded Jan 19, 18 in Kansas City. Violin improvisation, Jazz Violin, Private Lessons, Private Teacher. Music Discussion, Music Podcast. www.robmusicianfoster.com

The story of extraordinary jazz violinist Stuff Smith, who recorded with many musical greats, including Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson. When Stuff Smith died in 1967, he left behind a rich catalogue of recordings, along with some tantalising mysteries.

Nora Germain is a jazz violinist, bandleader, singer, songwriter, dancer, recording artist, and author based in Los Angeles.

After a quick rant / mission statement re: this very podcast to which you're listening, Mike and Pat discuss child prodigies, Bowie sidekicks, french violinists, and a cast of dozens more. Now put that harmonica down and step away from it slowly! Joey Alexander – MY FAVORITE THINGS; Bruno Vansina - THE MORNING FOREST (AKA NOSE UP BOTTOM DOWN); Donny McCaslin – BEYOND NOW; Scott Tixier – COSMIC ADVENTURE.

This episode features jazz violinist/mandolinist, Jason Anick, a 28-yr-old rising star and regular instructor at the annual Creative Strings Workshop summer conference and Berklee College of Music. Scroll down to listen and learn: - how Jason combined the best of classical and jazz practice routines to develop bulletproof musicianship - his routines and regimens -- scales, transcriptions, improvising, backing tracks, self-recordings, writing - doing business as an artist- managing and organizing schedules, gigs, follow ups, tours - maintaining a balanced, positive mindset in the music industry This episode is brought to you by the Electric Violin Shop your one-stop shop for electric instruments, amps, gear, accessories, and most of all, expertise. Use code CHOWES at checkout and take 5% off of your order.