Steve is a lifelong jazz fan. He even used to write a column under the name Dr Jazz. Jon and Steve both believe in the redeeming qualities of music. Steve expresses his enthusiasm at finding that a current presidential candidate shares his love of jazz. The usual wide-ranging conversation about jazz and music in general peppered with fascinating facts and opinions about such topics as cultural appropriation and the huge contribution of black Americans to the arts.
Links:
Kamala Harris and her jazz records
Son House, Death Letter
Ralph Von Williams, Lark Ascending
Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter
Spike Robinson, Cicada
