Jazztopia Podcast
1) Ep. 25: Sam Blakeslee
Trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee discusses his new release, "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," the origins of his band Wistful Thinking, and different approaches to writing for large and small ensem...Show More
2) Ep. 24: Kazemde George and Sami Stevens
Saxophonist Kazemde George and vocalist Sami Stevens discuss the making of Kaz’s new album “I Insist!” as well as their stylistic influences, their compositional collaborations, and the importance of ...Show More
3) Ep. 23: Dr. Eddie Henderson
Trumpeter Eddie Henderson discusses his experience playing with Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band, the process of recording his own albums Realization and Sunburst, balancing life as a jazz musician and...Show More
4) Ep. 22: Steven Bernstein
Trumpeter, slide trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader, and rogue historian of jazz Steven Bernstein discusses his new album "Community Music Vol. 1: Tinctures in Time," as well as the history of ...Show More
5) Ep. 21: Ra Kalam Bob Moses
Drum legend, composer and conceptualist Ra Kalam Bob Moses discusses his musical upbringing among jazz giants, his highly personal approach to composition and improvisation, and his ongoing musical an...Show More
6) Ep. 20: Steven Feifke
Pianist and composer Steven Feifke discusses his new album Kinetic, his approach to composition and arrangement, and leading a big band in New York. Good times are had by all. www.stevenfeifkemusic.c...Show More
7) Ep. 19: Jennifer Wharton
Bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton discusses her band Bonegasm, her new album "Not A Novelty," her path to jazz, and the essence of the trombone. Good times are had by all. jenniferwharton.com https:/...Show More
8) Ep. 18: John Hollenbeck
Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck discusses his sources of inspiration, cellular composition, the wide influence of Bob Brookmeyer, and writing new music for the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, the...Show More
9) Ep. 17: Michael Thomas
Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Michael Thomas discusses his new album "Natural Habitat," as well as his approach to the saxophone and his experience working with Brad Mehldau and Miguel Zenon...Show More
10) Ep. 16: Ayn Inserto
Bobby speaks with composer and bandleader Ayn Inserto about creating new music for large ensemble, her experience studying with Bob Brookmeyer, and ways of practicing composition. Good times are had b...Show More