Shows
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursLiveJazzKC Presents: Adam LarsonWe chat with Adam Larson, talking about perservering through the pandemic, making his transition to Kansas City as a home base, and his trilogy of Trio albums which is set to release the final installment soon.2023-02-2149 min
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursLiveJazzKC Presents: Trevor TurlaWe chat with trombonist/composer Trevor Turla about his musical journey, current projects, ideas for the future and his definitive answer on Kansas City's best BBQ restaurant!2023-02-081h 02
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursLiveJazzKC Presents: Mike HerreraWe chat with saxophonist Mike Herrera about his musical journey, influences, Chiefs football and more!! Enjoy!2023-02-0348 min
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursLiveJazzKC Presents: Joel Gordon (saxophonist/educator)Born in Iowa, grown in Missouri, and sprouting throughout the Midwest, Joel Gordon is a saxophonist and educator on a journey to cultivate relationship with music and people. As a musician and teacher, Joel strives to balance life on “both sides of the fence,” working in concert classical and jazz contemporary styles. oel became a bandleader and performing musician at the age of nineteen. With a group of high school and college friends from Kansas City, Joel formed the Trouble Clefs: a big band that convened during summer and winter school breaks. Over the course of three years and twenty-five conc...2023-01-2644 min
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursLiveJazzKC Presents: Eric AlexanderSeason 2 Episode 1: We are excited to have Eric Alexander on our latest episode of Swapping Fours Podcast. Eric talks about finding your voice as a musician, the relationships that pushed his musical career further, as well as the challenges of exiting Covid as a musician.2023-01-241h 02
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursMorgan Faw: It Takes a Village... and Bobby WatsonI chat with Morgan Faw about his new release "It Takes a Village", Bobby Watson, his musical journey thus far and Spotlight Charlie Parker celebration.. a listen to a couple from the new album as well.2022-08-211h 10
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursChris Burnett: Spotlight Charlie Parker 2022I have a conversation of Chris Burnett, founder of youthjazz.us, Burnett Publishing, and other wonderful jazz resources about the upcoming Spotlight Charlie Parker events Aug 21-27th, 2022 that he has been instrumental in growing and promoting. We also listen to a couple of great tunes featuring Charlie Parker as well as Morgan Faw & The Flame.2022-08-161h 03
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursBack Alley Brass Band - Album ReviewFeatured today is the latest release from Back Alley Brass Band, an energetic and fun band in the tradition of New Orleans brass bands. Whether recorded or in live performance you'll have a great time with Back Alley Brass Band2022-08-1521 min
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursSwinging Saturday Listening Session 8/13/2022Featuring music and musicians in and from the Kansas City area. This week you'll hear Everette DeVan, Logan Richardson, Stephen Martin, George Dulin, Chris Hazelton, and Hermon Mehari.. and many others on these recordings! Enjoy!2022-08-1336 min
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursJohn Stafford - KCKCC Vocal Director, jazz to BBQ and building a legacy!John Stafford - KCKCC Vocal Director, jazz to BBQ and building a legacy! We discuss John's path to Kansas City and how he has been able to build and maintain his vocal jazz program at Kansas City Kansas Community College, the m-oact vocal festival, and plans for the future... and of course his hot takes on Kansas City Barbecue.2022-08-121h 13
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursBrad Gregory: The Jazz Canadian and nicest guy in the world!We chat about his beginnings in Alberta Canada, moving to Texas, New York/New Jersey, and to Kansas City where he has made his mark on the jazz scene in a big way.2022-08-031h 25
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursJim Mair - Kansas City saxophonist, educator, and jazz influencer.Jim and I discuss his road to Kansas City through his experiences coming from Canada, living in KC, teaching in Idado, and back to Kansas City again.2022-08-011h 20
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursStan Kessler - Kansas City trumpet player (and jazz stalwart)We talk about his life growing up in KC, career, and Kansas City BBQ2022-07-261h 14
LiveJazzKC Presents: Swapping FoursDavid Valdez: Cali to KC Jazz & TacosAlto saxophonist, composer, and educator David Valdez talks about his journey to Kansas City by way of Santa Cruz, Boston, Santa Fe, and Portland. We discuss Kansas City jazz scene and venues, Spotlight Charlie Parker, influences, and where to find the best tacos in Kansas City.2022-07-251h 10