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Libre News of The WorldA Week in The Art. Saturday the 21st of June 2025Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts: We began with China’s Web Novels Conquer the World: A Soft Power Surge (source: Sixth Tone), detailing the global rise of Chinese digital literature. Next, DEVO and The B-52s Launch ‘Cosmic De-Evolution Tour’ with Lene Lovich (source: BrooklynVegan) celebrated a new wave reunion of theatrical proportions. Over in Spain, Lanzarote’s Urban Dance Scene Shines at Honor Canario Urban Fest (source: Canarias 7) highlighted rising talent in street dance. In Washington D.C., Vans Warped Tour Roars Back in D.C. for 30th Annivers...2025-06-2038 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Jackie Ryan - Extraordinary Jazz Singer. Called "Outstanding". Sings In Multiple Languages And Styles Including Blues, Bebop, Samba. Played With John Mayer, Cyrus Chestnut. Performed At Ronnie Scott's!Jackie Ryan is an extraordinary jazz singer who the JazzTimes Magazine has called “one of the outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation”. She sings in different languages, styles and genres including Blues, Bebop, Bossa Nova, Samba and Bolero. She’s played with Clark Terry, John Mayer, Cyrus Chestnut and many others. She’s performed at Ronnie Scott’s in London, Jazz At Lincoln Center and the Telluride Jazz Festival.My featured song is “The Gift”, my recent single which took my ballad and, through the genius of Michael Abene, was transformed into a Big Band Samba. Spotify link....2025-01-0133 min
Rabbit Hole Sessions with Abe OvadiaEPISODE 35 - Sheryl BaileyThere's no description more apt for Sheryl Bailey than "A sizzling guitar goddess", coined by Elliot Simon of All About Jazz. He's not alone with his superlatives-Adam Levy of Guitar Player Magazine calls Sheryl "One of the most compelling tones of her generation", and Frank Forte of Just Jazz Guitar ranks her "among the best bop guitar players with a fresh approach and something new."
Sheryl's playing is unquestionably "sizzling". She has groomed incredible chops and impeccable taste with which she applies them. It's said (by Lee Metcalf, The Villager) that she can "go from zero to blazin...2024-12-0228 min
UBCNews - Arts & DesignRevered Jazz Singer Abbey Lincoln's Songbook Finds New Life with Teri RoigerMusical Artists, Teri Roiger Fans, Abbey Lincoln Fans, Jaaz Fans, Music Lovers, Jazz Vacationers in NY looking for the latest information on Teri Roiger sings the Music of Abbey Lincoln at The Zinc Jazz Bar in NYC can register to attend Zinc Bar Presents Teri Roiger Singing the Music of Abbey Lincoln scheduled for Tuesday, MAY 28, 2024.
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Save the date for an enchanting evening on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at Zinc Bar, featuring...2024-03-2904 min
The Jazz PodcastBen RosenblumSend us your thoughts! Award-winning New York City jazz pianist and accordionist Ben Rosenblum has been described as “mature beyond his years,” (Sea of Tranquility), an “impressive talent” (All About Jazz), who “caresses [the music] with the reverence it merits” (Downbeat Magazine). Since the release of his debut trio album, Instead (4 stars, Downbeat), Rosenblum has toured extensively with his trio and sextet throughout the United States, including multiple trips to the Northeast, Midwest, South and West Coast, as well as internationally in Canada, Europe and Japan. He was a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall's Stern-Perelman Auditorium –...2023-07-2839 min
The Creativity Lab PodcastRick Mayock & Diane Hubka, Musicians | S1-14Music as Creative Political Protest
RICK MAYOCK & DIANE HUBKA
Welcome and thank you for joining us! Each episode we discuss a creative approach to life’s challenges. Today, we’ll listen to musician song writers Rick Mayock and Diane Hubka and discuss the birth of a song, finding work/art balance, music as political protest and constantly evolving.
RICK MAYOCK
A prolific songwriter, Rick Mayock has been performing with bands and as a solo artist in the Los Angeles area and on the East Coast since the 1970's. He was an integra...2022-06-0139 min
All That's JazzSeason 2 Episode 31 Alexa TarantinoAlexa Tarantino is an award-winning, vibrant, young jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator. She was recently named one of the “Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019” by the JazzTimes Critics’ Poll and nominated as a “Rising Star - Alto Saxophone” by Downbeat Magazine’s 2020 and 2021 Critics’ Poll. Alexa is currently on faculty for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Alexa holds a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School and Bachelor’s degrees in Jazz Saxophone Performance and Music Education from the Eastman School of Music.
Alexa has performed regularly as a leader and sidewoman in a wide variety of en...2022-04-1429 min
Pathways with Sebastian Winter#6 - Zach Adleman (Juilliard Jazz Drums, MM ’21)Instagram: @zachjazzdrums • Montclair, New Jersey drummer Zach Adleman has performed at Carnegie Hall, the 57th Annual Grammy Awards After Parties, and the Newport Jazz Festival, alongside jazz luminaries Wynton Marsalis, Rodney Whitaker, Mike LeDonne, and Randy Brecker. Additionally, Zach has received a GRAMMY for playing percussion on the song "Water in Cupped Hands", on Ted Nash's 2016 release, the "Presidential Suite." A scholarship recipient at the Juilliard School and Michigan State University, Zach was asked to join eminent trombonist Michael Dease's band and is featured on his 2018 album release, "Reaching Out" on Posi-Tone Records. In 2019, the very next year, Zach re...2022-01-2521 min
The Orchestra Teacher Podcast35. Creative String Playing with Christian HowesViolinist, educator and composer, Christian Howes was voted #1 in the Downbeat Critics Poll (“Rising Stars/Violin”), named among the top three jazz violinists in the JazzTimes critics poll, and nominated for Violinist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist Association. He received the Residency Partner Award through Chamber Music America, earned a USArtists grant through the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, and was invited by the U.S. State department to teach and perform as a cultural ambassador twice, in Ukraine and Montenegro. His release on Resonance Records, “Southern Exposure” earned recognition in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Downbeat, Jazz Time...2022-01-1740 min
Soundweavers2.2 The Genre-Jumping Saxophonist: Idit ShnerSaxophonist Idit Shner joins us to chat about moving between the classical and jazz worlds, her early love for baroque music as a young recorder player, and her thoughts on providing space for students to experience music-making across genres. Idit talks about the differences in the physical technique and the mental preparation for jazz vs. classical performance, and how this influences her approach to performing and recording. She shares her interest in exploring traditional Jewish and Zimbabwean musics, the internal grammar inherent in each piece, the role that her local musical community plays in inspiring her work, and how...2021-09-2229 min
Wake Up HollywoodMatt Von RoderickMATT VON RODERICK
Imagine a singular, one-of-a-kind trumpet virtuosity paired with a dreamy vocal crooning style, deep jazz roots and modern soundscapes, and you’re just beginning to conjure internationally acclaimed, award-winning Los Angeles-based jazz artist MATT VON RODERICK. Inhabiting a joyously uncategorizable and rarified air of adventurous, innovative instrumentalist and classic, heartfelt crooner, Matt has been hailed as “a post-millennial Chet Baker” by the New York Times, and has performed with some of the most respected names in music today, including Brad Mehldau, Mike Posner, Chris Potter, Nneena Freelon, Dionne Warwick, The SNL Band and Antonio Sanchez.
As a solois...2021-07-2155 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Road: Funding Opportunities for Touring and ResidenciesA dive into this South Arts-directed national initiative that creates new ways for artists to tour and plan residencies throughout the U.S. Learn about getting a grant to bring your music (and band) to new audiences, with an emphasis on mixing rural, lesser-known and alternative presenters with dates at traditional jazz venues. Moderator: Sara Donnelly. Panelists: Jaimie Branch; Orrin Evans; Lisa Giordano; Rory Trainor.2021-05-1038 min
Jazz Congress PodcastWe Insist: Speaking Truth to PowerThis panel features a conversation with musicians who work on and off the bandstand for social change and activism. Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld. Panelists: Regina Carter; Samora Pinderhughes; Marc Ribot.2021-05-0458 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Radio's Role in an Era of Music AbundanceThis panel will review how jazz radio is evolving to remain important to music discovery and artist development, and how radio stations can better position themselves through expansion into digital to be the trusted brand for jazz music discovery in their markets. Moderator: Ed Trefzger (JazzWeek). Panelists: Tessil Collins (WGBH); Arturo Gomez (KUVO); Lydia Liebman (Lydia Liebman Promotions); Derrick Lucas (WGMC); Kayonne Riley (WUCF).2021-04-2959 min
High ActionMike MorenoOriginally from Houston, Texas, Mike began studying music formally at the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a school renowned for its musical alumni, which includes such luminaries as Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Brian Michael Cox, Eric Harland, Chris Dave, Kendrick Scott, and Beyoncé. After graduating, Mike moved to New York City with a scholarship to attend the New School University. While still in school he began garnering the recognition necessary to be called to perform and tour with some of the most venerable names in the Jazz world as well as rising stars o...2021-04-281h 05
Jazz Congress PodcastBuilding Buzz for Gigs in the Post-Listings EraIn an age when media outlets have less space for listings, it is increasingly important to rethink how we all approach gig publicity and pre-show/pre-festival promotion. This session will provide specific insight into how the modern-day musician or presenter should approach marketing gigs to current and potential fans. Moderator: Matt Merewitz (Fully Altered Media) Panelists: Marquis Hill; Sydney Hill; Zooey T. Jones (Jazz at Lincoln Center); Adrienne Stortz (Miller Theatre)2021-04-2756 min
Jazz Congress PodcastFinancial Well-Being and Personal Planning for Career MusiciansBecome the master of your own financial well-being. Avoid the common mistakes and get the facts about your long-term financial success as an artist or arts professional. Get valuable tips on smart financial planning, tax saving tips for musicians, the power of smart saving & protection strategies, pension maximization tips, and learn how to take-action now for an even more successful financial future. Panelists: Darren Sussman (IFWA); Kristi Gomez (IFWA Coach).2021-04-2240 min
Jazz Congress PodcastMusicians: Book Thyself!Bandleaders offer the nuts and bolts of getting a group on the road without the condition of being signed to a major booking agency or management team. Covering the how, why and when of contacting promoters of festivals, clubs, performance venues and jazz societies, as well as how to take advantage of crowdfunding and grant support. Moderator: Michelle Taylor (Passion Music Group) Panelists: Jamie Baum; Javon Jackson; Andy Milne; Lilly Schwartz (SFJAZZ); Svetlana2021-04-2152 min
Jazz Congress PodcastWhy Jazz Composition Matters in an Improvised Art FormThrough the thoughtful contributions of an accomplished, diverse panel of prominent jazz musicians/composers/producers, the vital and often under-appreciated role of the composer/arranger will be examined and discussed specifically with its importance to driving audience development & artist definition. Moderator: Chuck Owen (ISJAC). Panelists: Darcy James Argue; Christine Jensen; Rufus Reid; Ryan Truesdell.2021-04-1557 min
Jazz Congress PodcastThe Power of Cross-Genre CollaborationJazz artists and artists/curators from different art forms – such as dance, drama and opera – talk about the rich artistic opportunities (and challenges) presented by cross-genre collaboration. Moderator: Amy Niles (WBGO) Panelists: Uri Caine; Kurt Elling; Jamar Roberts (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater); Ted Rosenthal; Damien Sneed; Janis Burley Wilson (Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival/August Wilson African American Cultural Center)2021-04-1355 min
Jazz Congress PodcastSisterhood On StageThe concept of all female groups has experienced a surge over the past 10 years, but nevertheless has a conflicted relationship with all stakeholders in the jazz world and beyond. This session will discuss the pros and cons of exclusive ensembles from social, cultural, musical, psychological, educational perspectives. Moderator: Katie Simon Panelists: Jane Bunnett; Mayra Casales; Monika Herzig; Sherrie Maricle; Helen Sung; Alexa Tarantino2021-04-0952 minHigh ActionSheryl BaileyThere's no description more apt for Sheryl Bailey than "A sizzling guitar goddess", coined by Elliot Simon of All About Jazz. He's not alone with his superlatives-Adam Levy of Guitar Player Magazine calls Sheryl "One of the most compelling tones of her generation", and Frank Forte of Just Jazz Guitar ranks her "among the best bop guitar players with a fresh approach and something new."Sheryl's playing is unquestionably "sizzling". She has groomed incredible chops and impeccable taste with which she applies them. It's said (by Lee Metcalf, The Villager) that she can "go from zero to...2021-04-0757 min
Jazz Congress PodcastTalking Trumpets: Conversation & Music About Louis “Satchmo” ArmstrongTrumpeters talk about the music and legacy of Armstrong and preview rare recordings from the legendary trumpeter. Moderators: Jon Faddis and Ricky Riccardi (Louis Armstrong House Museum). Panelists: Summer Camargo; Sean Jones; Wynton Marsalis; Bria Skonberg.2021-04-0636 min
Jazz Congress PodcastVocal Jazz SummitSingular vocalists share words of wisdom and direction as they each discuss their unique approach to singing jazz and leading a group. Moderator: Camille Thurman. Panelists: Dee Dee Bridgewater; Kurt Elling; Sheila Jordan.2021-03-301h 03
Jazz Congress PodcastWomen in Jazz Town HallFrom Lillian Hardin and Ella Fitzgerald to Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding, in jazz music women have help to shape, innovate, and serve as agents of change. But the disparity in opportunities for women speaks to the oppressive nature of institutional inequities that not only exist in the jazz industry, but in the world. Uncovering how these inequities manifest—from discriminatory hiring practices to unequal pay—is just the first step towards advocacy; however, advocating for gender equity requires an intersectional approach to looking at how both sexism and racism impact opportunities for all women. In a mo...2021-03-301h 04
Jazz Congress PodcastBird & Beyond: Celebrating Charlie Parker at 100Artists from diverse genres examine Charlie Parker's influence on pop, hip hop, rock and jazz, and discuss how his artistry and musical legacy continues to resonate today. Moderator: Ken Drucker (Verve Label Group). Panelists: Will Calhoun; Terri Lyne Carrington; Kokayi; Rudresh Mahanthappa; Charles McPherson.2021-03-261h 02
Jazz Congress PodcastGuitarists RoundtableA set of very different guitarists talk all things six string. Moderator: Kevin Eubanks. Panelists: Nir Felder; Russell Malone; Mark Whitfield.2021-03-2339 min
Jazz Congress PodcastBrubeck at 100: Jazz Ambassadors & Cultural DiplomacyPanelists reflect on Dave Brubeck's work as a jazz ambassador, while also looking forward to new paths for cultural diplomacy. Moderator: Lauren Onkey (NPR Music). Panelists: Darius Brubeck; Jon Faddis; Laurin Talese.2021-03-191h 01
Jazz Congress PodcastStage Presence: A Master ClassA star-studded panel share their own approach to activating an audience during the course of a performance. Moderator: Benny Benack III. Panelists: Russell Hall; Richard Julian; Marilyn Maye; Christian McBride; Brianna Thomas.2021-03-1652 min
Jazz Congress PodcastThe Legacy of Betty CarterAn in-depth look at the influence of the legendary vocalist as an entrepreneur, educator and mentor. Moderator: Rene Marie. Panelists: Gail Boyd; Dee Dee Bridgewater; Benny Green; Christian McBride; Gregory Hutchinson; Curtis Lundy; Kenny Washington.2021-03-141h 12
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 100 - Alexa Tarantino; one of the “Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019”Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning, vibrant, young jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator. Tarantino was recently named one of the “Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019” by the JazzTimes Critics’ Poll. She has performed regularly as a leader and side woman with the Alexa Tarantino Quartet, Cecile McLorin, Ulysses Owens Jr., LSAT (the quintet co-led with baritone saxophonist, Lauren Sevian), Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Sherrie Maricle & the DIVA Jazz Orchestra. Alexa is an artist on the Posi-Tone Records label, and her debut quartet record, Winds of Change, released late-May 2019, peaked at #15 on the JazzWee...2021-01-281h 00
Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 8: Christian HowesIn this episode, Bailey sits down with jazz violinist and educator Christian Howes. Suzuki grad and Suzuki Dad, Violinist, educator and composer, Christian Howes is the founder of “Creative Strings“, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to expand music education through the creation of online curriculum, an annual summer conference, and dozens of visits to schools annually teaching improvisation, contemporary styles, and related subjects. Since March 2020 he has published over 150 Free Play Along Videos on his Youtube channel to support teachers and players of all levels. He was voted #1 in the Downbeat Critics Poll (“Rising...2020-10-1357 min
Jazz Congress PodcastWomen Big Band Leaders RoundtableNEA Jazz Masters and other leading musicians discuss the challenges and opportunities of running, and composing for, large ensembles. Moderator: Chuck Owen. Panelists: Miho Hazama, Sherrie Maricle, Maria Schneider.2020-02-0348 min
Jazz Congress PodcastYour Digital Marketing PrioritiesHaving a presence digitally means more than just having a website. Molly Garber of digital marketing firm Capacity Interactive, which counts Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center as clients, shares five core priorities and how you can tackle them successfully, even with limited time and money. Moderator: Aaron Bisman (Jazz at Lincoln Center). Panelists: Molly Garber (Capacity Interactive).2020-02-0137 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Entrepreneurship: Online Strategies, Offline ResultsThree presenters will talk about their entrepreneurial ventures: what’s been successful, what’s worked, and what has not. Moderator: Ashley Kahn. Panelists: Marc Plotkin (Clive Davis School of Recorded Music at NYU), Meghan Stabile (Revive Music), Spike Wilner (Smalls Jazz).2020-02-0128 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Radio in 2019 and Beyond: Staying RelevantAs radio in general faces competition from streaming and on-demand services, podcasting, online video, and social media for attention, so also does jazz radio. Yet each week, millions of people nationwide -- including 900,000 in New York and Los Angeles -- tune into jazz stations over the air and online. What is the impact of jazz radio airplay for an artist? How is jazz radio expanding its reach and relevance via streaming, video, podcasting, and social media? A panel of innovative jazz radio managers and hosts examines the influence radio airplay still has and why exposure on radio remains important...2020-02-0156 min
Jazz Congress PodcastCreating Safe(r) Spaces in the Performing Arts: A We Have Voice Collective Roundtable DiscussionIn this roundtable discussion, members of the We Have Voice Collective will speak about the Collective's formation, its Open Letter, the WHV Code of Conduct, and further future initiatives. Panelists discuss the issues at the center of the Collective's mission and activity, developing an understanding of and working toward equity and the creation of safe(r) spaces in the performing arts. Moderator: Aja Burrell Wood (Berklee Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice). Panelists: Tamar Sella, Sara Serpa, Kavita Shah, Imani Uzuri.2020-02-011h 00
Jazz Congress PodcastGrowing Your Fanbase Through SocialSocial media has become a dominant force when it comes to building an audience for your music. Some veterans of the various platforms share the latest and greatest tips for effectively using social media. Moderator: Matt Jurasek (DL Media). Panelists: Camille Bertault, Luigi Beverelli (Wynton Marsalis Enterprises), Haley Brawner (Motema Music), Alex Hines (Fame House).2020-02-0157 min
Jazz Congress PodcastLouis Armstrong: A Music and Civil Rights PioneerA presentation of Louis' contributions to music and civil rights in our society. Moderator: John Crocken. Panelists: Dan Morgenstern, David Ostwald, Ricky Riccardi, Byron Stripling.2020-02-0153 min
Jazz Congress PodcastMusical Inspiration is EverywhereSaxophonist and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra member Ted Nash demonstrates how to find inspiration in the sounds around us – from a horn honking to a bird singing to a former President speaking – and how to carry that inspiration forward into the writing and recording of a project. Panelists: Ted Nash, Gary Versace.2020-02-0152 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Education OnlineThe rapid pace of technological innovation along with widespread adoption of social media and smartphones have dramatically changed how and where learning happens today. How are jazz educators taking advantage of these shifts? What are the benefits and challenges of student-teacher relationships mediated by screens? Leaders in online jazz education share their experiences. Moderator: Seton Hawkins (Jazz at Lincoln Center). Panelists: Stefon Harris (Manhattan School of Music), Peter Martin, Amanda Monaco (Berklee College of Music).2020-02-0147 min
Jazz Congress PodcastUniversity as Jazz Training GroundColleges and universities are working hard to create programs that not only feature top level professional jazz musicians, but also aim to produce them. A panel of musician educators talk about how universities have become a critical training ground for jazz artists and how it has impacted the music. Moderator: Rodney Whitaker (Michigan State University). Panelists: Victor Goines (Northwestern), Stefon Harris (Manhattan School of Music), Susan Muscarella (California Jazz Conservatory), Terell Stafford (Temple University).2020-01-0359 min
Jazz Congress PodcastWhat's Next? An Early Career ToolkitYoung, working musicians share their keys to success for those entering the freelance jazz world. Creating a market for yourself and your skills is hugely important. A discussion of options and avenues in the worlds of performance, education, composition, technology, recording, producing, marketing, networking, and more. In the ever-changing world of technology and independent music, it is necessary now more than ever to put your best foot forward and define your goals and strengths. The question is: How can one supplement their college music education to ensure that they are well-rounded, relevant, and ready for the real world? 2020-01-0357 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Industry 101Whether you are just starting your career, or are a veteran looking to take a deeper dive, this session will talk you through the major facets of the industry, from labels to festivals, agents to radio promoters and more. Panelists: Raynel Frazier (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Georgina Javor (Jazz at Lincoln Center).2020-01-0343 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Down Under: Spotlight on AustraliaJazz professionals discuss the current state of jazz in the world’s sixth largest country in anticipation of International Jazz Day. Moderator: Wulf Muller (All-in-Music Service). Panelists: Paul Grabowsky (Monash Live), Jennifer Kerr (Melbourne International Jazz Festival); Chelsea Wilson (Music Victoria).2020-01-031h 04
Jazz Congress PodcastCase Studies: Record MarketingHear from three jazz marketing leaders on successful album launches and all that went into making them happen. Short individual presentations will be followed by Q&A. Moderator: Ashley Kahn. Panelists: Ken Druker (Verve/Universal), Nate Smith (Kinfolk), Robin Tomchin (Motema Music).2020-01-0337 min
Jazz Congress PodcastHow Do You Get on the Road?For most jazz artists, getting booked outside their hometown or local community can be a real challenge. Musicians who have successfully managed to book themselves at clubs, venues and festivals all over the world discuss the secrets to their success. Moderator: Giovanni Russonello (CapitolBop/New York Times). Panelists: Emmet Cohen, Marquis Hill, Helen Sung, Matt Wilson.2020-01-0251 min
Jazz Congress PodcastBoricua Jazz: Lost in TranslationPuerto Rican musicians on the island and in the states have been an integral part of jazz from the beginning, but with infrequent exceptions, their contributions and identities have been marginalized, misconstrued or overlooked. Through the lens of their experiences as working musicians and storm survivors, multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator William Cepeda and others will propose a narrative that presents Puerto Rican artists as extraordinary musicians, innovators, and leaders in their own right. Moderator: Thomas Pena. Panelists: Wiliam Cepeda, Author Basilio Serrano, Gargi Shinde (Chamber Music America).2020-01-0243 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Between the CoastsPresenters in secondary U.S. markets discuss the challenges and rewards of audience development and programming. Moderator: Gene Dobbs Bradford (Jazz St. Louis). Panelists: Robert Ginsburg (Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society), Eric Oberstein (Duke Performances), Terri Pontremoli (Tri-C Jazzfest Cleveland), Jon W. Poses (We Always Swing Productions).2019-12-051h 05
Jazz Congress PodcastManagement RoundtableWhat exactly are the responsibilities of a qualified manager and what can an aspiring manager expect from the role? What does a healthy artist/manager relationship look like? And when exactly do you need a manager? Experienced managers, in an open and frank setting, talk about the business today and why you probably don’t need to hire them. Moderator: Karen Kennedy (24/Seven Artist Development). Panelists: Gail Boyd (Gail Boyd Artist Management), Tulani Bridgewater-Kowalski (DDB Productions), Darryl Pitt (Depth of Field Management).2019-12-0542 min
Jazz Congress PodcastCopyright and Licensing: Rules of the RoadMaster rights, mechanicals, compulsory, sync, and public performance licenses. What do these terms mean and why do they matter? Whether you are an artist, a label, or an organization using music in a video you “just” want post to Facebook, you need to know the basics of copyright law and licensing terms and concepts. Join music industry attorneys and Jazz at Lincoln Center's in-house legal team for a conversation to set the record straight. Moderator: Lisa Davis (Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC). Panelists: Brittany Berckes (Loeb & Loeb), Marcus Moore (Facebook), Stuart Silfen (Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz...2019-12-0535 min
Jazz Congress PodcastAlternative JazzA discussion for and about jazz musicians who integrate or expand into other genres of music, while remaining under the jazz umbrella. Moderator: Brandee Younger. Panelists: Terri Lyne Carrington, Donny McCaslin, Meshell Ndegeocello, Aaron Parks.2019-12-0556 min
Jazz Congress PodcastPresenting Jazz on the West CoastAll too often jazz from NYC and the East Coast gets all the attention from media and the industry. However, the West Coast has a long and strong tradition of presenting jazz going back to the Lighthouse in the 50s. This panel of West Coast festival and concert organizers will discuss the challenges and rewards of presenting jazz in markets of all sizes. Moderator: Tim Jackson (Monterey Jazz Festival). Panelists: Darlene Chan (FestivalWest), Michael Eldridge (Redwood Jazz Alliance), Robert Rainbow (Vancouver International Jazz Festival), Lilly Schwartz (SFJAZZ).2019-12-0551 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz in Troubled TimesHow does jazz speak to the tumult of today? Can a song change a mind? Is improvisation a political act? A frank discussion about what musicians can communicate in the face of social and political unrest, and how these times affect the course of and context for our culture. Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld (Wall Street Journal). Panelists: Vijay Iyer, Rene Marie, Arturo O'Farrill.2019-12-051h 00
Jazz Congress PodcastMaking Space in Jazz for Transgender VoicesJoin transgender and gender fluid artists and an ally for an open conversation about acceptance, support, and challenges to diverse voices. Transgender artists have been present in jazz for decades; has the jazz community evolved in its openness to transgender and gender fluid artists? We will listen to and honor voices and stories often suppressed in this and other communities and explore the concept of being allies. Moderator: Katie Simon (WBGO/Jazz Night in America).Panelists: Jennifer Leitham, Riley Mulherkar, Chloe Rowlands.2019-12-0446 min
Jazz Congress PodcastInstitutions in Transition: Newport Jazz FestivalGeorge Wein produced his first Newport Jazz Festival in 1954 at age 28. Today, as part of the non-profit Newport Festivals Foundation, the jazz festival continues in stride alongside its folk counterpart, under the leadership of Jay Sweet and Artistic Director Christian McBride. George has said his motivation in his ninth decade of life is to see the festivals flourish beyond him. In this conversation, he’ll share the stage with Jay and Christian and discuss leadership transitions, succession planning, and how the brand he established 65 years ago not only endures, but flourishes. Moderator: Jason Olaine (Jazz at Linc...2019-12-0444 min
Jazz Congress PodcastArt Blakey Centennial CelebrationMembers of the Jazz Messengers reconvened onstage for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion. Moderator: Celine Peterson. Panelists: Terence Blanchard, Randy Brecker, Cameron Brown, Donald Brown, Steve Davis, Leon Lee Dorsey, Essiet Essiet, Kevin Eubanks, Jon Faddis, Benny Green, Billy Harper, Donald Harrison, Eddie Henderson, Vincent Herring, Harold Mabern, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Ralph Peterson Jr., Bill Pierce, Lonnie Plaxico, Wallace Roney, Melissa Slocum, Charles Tolliver, Steve Turre, Bobby Watson.2019-11-181h 44
Jazz Congress PodcastLundvall Visionary AwardThe Jazz Congress was honored to present the 2019 Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award to Darlene Chan, a tireless, behind the scenes advocate for so many artists and the music at large. Introduction: Lee Mergner (JazzTimes). Presentation: George Wein (Newport Jazz Festival).2019-11-1811 min
Jazz Congress PodcastCelebrating Randy WestonWith his September 1, 2018 passing the jazz world lost a truly singular pianist-composer-bandleader and endless seeker of the African essence of music and spirituality. This panel will discuss the unprecedented African Rhythms legacy of this NEA Jazz Master, who in his own words came to be a storyteller, a quest he achieved through a vast sphere of influences ranging from his Brooklyn homeboy Max Roach, to Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk, to mystical Sufi masters and global scholars. Moderator: Willard Jenkins (DC Jazz Festival). Panelists: T.K. Blue, Gail Boyd (Gail Boyd Artist Management), Ja...2019-11-0556 min
Jazz Congress PodcastElectric Miles Revisited Presented by the Miles Davis EstateMembers of Miles Davis’ ‘70s electric bands talk about the music of that often-overlooked period. Introduction by Vince Wilburn, Jr. and Erin Davis (Miles Davis Estate). Moderator: Mark Ruffin (Sirius/XM). Panelists: Gary Bartz, Michael Henderson, Dave Liebman, Mtume, Wallace Roney, Lenny White.2019-10-3059 min
Jazz Congress PodcastState of Jazz Record LabelsWith label relaunches, increased release schedules, aggressive new signings and a seemingly increased investment from labels in jazz over the last year, what are these businesses’ visions for the future of recorded jazz? Moderator: Lauren Onkey (NPR Music). Panelists: Jana Herzen (Motema Music), Willie Jones III, Denny Stilwell (Mack Avenue).2019-10-2400 min
Jazz Congress PodcastFunding for JazzRevenue sources for jazz are as broad as other art forms and can vary from public funding, foundations, corporations, individuals and earned income support. Funders and organizations talk about effective tactics, tools and practices that organizations have utilized to raise money for jazz. Introduction: Pamela Butler (Jazz at Lincoln Center). Moderator: Sunny Sumter (DC Jazz Festival) Panelists: Ella Baff, Sara Donnelly (South Arts), Maurine Knighton (Doris Duke Charitable Foundation).2019-10-1546 min
Jazz Congress PodcastStrategic Partnership in Practice: Jazz Night in AmericaWhat does an effective strategic partnership look like? How is it created and what does it take to maintain it? What value does each individual partner see in such a relationship and what can the jazz community learn from this unique partnership between NPR Music, WBGO, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Moderator: Neal Shapiro (WNET). Panelists: Gabrielle Armand (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Anya Grundmann (NPR), Amy Niles (WBGO).2019-10-1544 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz, Swing, Race, and CultureConsidering swing as a rhythm or swing as a feeling or a verb, what are the social, cultural, and racial factors that affect individuals’ perception, acceptance or rejection of the concept? Player and thinkers ponder what swing means in 2019. Moderator: Andre Guess (Guessworks). Panelists: Terri Lyne Carrington, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, Myra Melford, Nicholas Payton.2019-10-1557 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 058 - Caroline Davis; Influence of being mobile in saxophone playing and composingMobile since her birth in Singapore, composer, and saxophonist Caroline Davis lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her debut album, Live Work & Play, was featured on All About Jazz’s best releases, and she was named one of JazzTimes’ Best New Artists in 2012. Her second album, Doors: Chicago Storylines, is an audio documentary that uniquely sets stories from Chicago’s jazz scene from the 80s and 90s alongside her original music. In 2018, she won the Downbeat Critic’s Poll “rising star” in the alto saxophone category. Caroline’s third album, Heart Tonic, was released on Sunnyside Records to much acclaim in NPR, the Ne...2019-06-131h 08
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz in TurkeyKey players from the Turkish jazz community explain how the music has grown its presence and impact. Moderator: Wulf Muller (All-In-Music Service/OKeh Records). Panelists: Pelin Opçin (Istanbul Jazz Festival), Mehmet Ali Sanlikol (New England Conservatory), Orhan Tekelioglu (Sakarya University). Made possible with support from the Turkish Consulate General in New York.2019-01-2456 min
Jazz Congress PodcastCultural Considerations in Presenting JazzAn exploration of the manner in which presenters engage with communities and organizations that are not traditionally part of the jazz audience. Moderator: Gail Boyd (Gail Boyd Artist Management). Panelists: Sheila Evans (Allentown Symphony), Kaisha Johnson (Women of Color in the Arts), Michael Kline (Exit Zero Jazz Festival), Randy Vogel (Mesa Arts Center).2019-01-2442 min
Jazz Congress PodcastThe New Music EconomyHow can labels and artists effectively monetize their recordings? Are physical sales down? Is streaming the future? Are there other opportunities? Moderator: Aaron Bisman (Jazz at Lincoln Center/Blue Engine Records). Panelists: Andy Hurwitz (Studio 1200 Management), Maria Schneider, Denny Stilwell (Mack Avenue).2019-01-2444 min
Jazz Congress PodcastWhy Performance Matters: Stagecraft MasterclassWhy is putting on a good show important? Your artistic skills and musical technique are vital to making it onto the stage and building your audiences, however, a successful artist also cultivates the emotional intelligence inherent in the skill of stagecraft. Bandleaders, vocalists, and their sidemen will offer advice, best practices, and guidance on building a setlist, developing banter, and considering the ever-shortening attention span of the modern audience. Moderator: Jason Olaine (Jazz at Lincoln Center). Panelists: Darlene Chan, Tedd Firth, Paquito D’Rivera, Marilyn Maye, Riley Mulherkar.2019-01-2450 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Radio Programming Round TableProgram directors and music directors discuss the various aspects of programming, including music selection, day parting, live studio performances, specialty shows and community involvement. Moderator: Mark Rini (GROOV Marketing & Consulting). Panelists: Derrick Lucas (WGMC); Ken Poston (KSDS); Kayonne Riley (KUCF); Steve Williams (WBGO).2019-01-191h 04
Jazz Congress PodcastLegends of Piano Round TableA lively conversation with a few masters of jazz piano. Moderator: Ethan Iverson. Panelists: Kenny Barron, Joanne Brackeen, Harold Mabern.2019-01-191h 02
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz in Film and TV SoundtracksMusicians and composers talk about their creative (and commercial) process in the world of making music for films and television shows. Moderator: Ashley Kahn. Panelists: Terence Blanchard, Mark Isham, Michael Wolff.2019-01-1937 min
Jazz Congress PodcastBuilding Partnerships in Secondary MarketsA discussion of how presenters can work together in their respective markets to create effective partnership and increase the audience and present for jazz. Moderator: Tim Jackson (Monterey Jazz Festival). Panelists: John Gilbreath (Earshot Jazz), Fritz Thom (Vienna Jazz Festival/IJFO), Shannon Wallace (JazzHubs).2019-01-1943 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz, Politics, and Activism: Tying the Theoretical to the PracticalArtists, industry professionals and social activists talk about how jazz can affect political awareness and action in the current political climate and culture. Moderator: Karen Kennedy (24 Seven Artist Management). Panelists: Terri Lyne Carrington, Aaron Goldberg, Wesley Watkins (Jazz and Democracy Project), Wayne Winborne (Rutgers University).2019-01-0546 min
Jazz Congress PodcastWhat Does New Orleans Mean Today?The storied music culture of New Orleans has long defined the city's identity and represented essential jazz history. As New Orleans marks its tricentennial, how does this culture resonate in its quickly changing hometown and for the wider jazz community? Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld (Wall Street Journal). Panelists: Terence Blanchard, Evan Christopher, Sasha Masakowski.2018-12-131h 00
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Vocalists and RepertoireSingers share their insight on the fine art of developing repertoire—from balancing the GASB with contemporary material to doing covers vs. originals. Moderator: Deborah Grace Winer. Panelists: Ann Hampton Callaway, Jazzmeia Horn, John Pizzarelli, Ted Rosenthal, Catherine Russell.2018-12-1339 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz Storytelling through Audio and VideoThe producers of NPR’s first ever multi-platform series, Jazz Night in America, explain how they tell compelling stories about jazz music through live concert recordings, documentary captures in the field, and host Christian McBride’s on-air personality. Moderator: Seton Hawkins (Jazz at Lincoln Center). Panelists: Alex Ariff (WBGO/Jazz Night in America), Colin Marshall (NPR Music/Jazz Night in America), Katie Simon (WBGO/Jazz Night in America).2018-12-1344 min
Jazz Congress PodcastLearning from Large Jazz OrganizationsLeaders from a few of the major jazz organizations talk about what smaller organizations and even artists can learn from their programs and experiences. Moderator: Debora Spar (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts). Panelists: Gene Dobbs Bradford (Jazz St. Louis), Randall Kline (SFJAZZ), Amy Niles (WBGO), Greg Scholl (Jazz at Lincoln Center).2018-12-1340 min
Jazz Congress PodcastBruce Lundvall Visionary Award: Terri Lyne CarringtonTerri Lyne Carrington accepts the 2018 Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award. In Memoriam presentation with music by Ike Sturm (Saint Peter’s Church). Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award introduction: Peter Gordon. Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award presented to Terri Lyne Carrington.2018-12-1319 min
Jazz Congress PodcastKareem Abdul-Jabbar's Keynote AddressKareem Abdul-Jabbar touches on growing up around jazz legends in Harlem, how music influenced his basketball game, and signing Dizzy Gillespie to his last record deal. Welcome: Wynton Marsalis. Keynote Presentation: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.2018-12-1317 min
Jazz Congress PodcastDigital Content is Digital MarketingA hands-on look at how digital technology has reshaped the branding and promotion of artists – from social media to streaming and more. Moderator: Jake Schonfeld (SKDKnickerbocker). Panelists: Jake Cohen (Jazz at Lincoln Center/Blue Engine Records), Nate Smith, Lara Bashkoff (The Jewish Agency for Israel).2018-11-2041 min
Jazz Congress PodcastGender and JazzWith sexism, harassment and gender bias in the news, it’s time for the jazz community to face and reconcile its own performance and history in that area and come up with realistic solutions for the music and the business. Moderator: Michele Mercer (NPR). Panelists: Terri Lyne Carrington (Berklee College of Music), Ingrid Jensen, John Murph, Ellen Seeling (Montclair Big Band).2018-11-2046 min
Jazz Congress PodcastThe Power of CrowdfundingFunders and funding recipients discuss key critical success factors to effective crowdfunding campaigns for artists and organizations. Moderator: Marc Randall (JazzTimes). Panelists: Leigh Lust (Pledge Music), Jon Madof (Zion80/Chant Records), Maria Schneider.2018-11-2035 min
Jazz Congress PodcastJazz and Race: A ConversationWe’ve all heard commentators and pundits through the years claim that what the United States needs is “an honest conversation about race.” Racial identity and issues, including segregation, integration, and appropriation, pervade the history of jazz. As a metaphor for democracy, and given the music’s core values of swing, improvisation, and the blues, what is the role of jazz in this important discussion? Moderator: Andre Guess (Guessworks). Panelists: Ethan Iverson, Wynton Marsalis.2018-11-0947 min
Straight No Chaser - A Jazz ShowPodcast 606: A Few of My Favorite Things 2017It’s time once again for me to close out the year with my annual “A Few of My Favorite Things” podcast. This is the chance I get to go back through the music I have had the privilege to listen to during the year, and present some of my favorites to you. I prefer not to think of this as a true “Best of” list, but rather a way of commenting and making recommendations to you on those that caught my fancy and earned repeat playings on my stereo in 2017. I created five somewhat arbitrary categories for my pre...2017-12-1732 min
The Working Artist ProjectBecoming with Caroline DavisConnect with Caroline here: http://www.carolinedavis.org/Caroline and I had a great time talking about the complexities and beauty of life. Our conversation seemed to wind down many roads but the part that resonated with me is her ability to adapt to change. Singapore, Texas, Chicago, Atlanta and New York, have very little in common except for the fact that Caroline conquered them all. Mobile since her birth in Singapore, composer, saxophonist, and educator Caroline Davis now lives in Brooklyn, New York. After making her mark on the Chicago jazz...2017-10-1040 min
Joy Keys chats with Cuban Jazz Pianist Elio VillafrancaBorn in the Pinar del Río province of Western Cuba, Steinway Artist pianist and composer Elio Villafranca was classically trained in percussion and composition at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Since his arrival in the U.S. in late 1995, he has been involved in jazz and Latin jazz scenes on both the East and West Coasts. Based in New York City, he is resident professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
In the 2010 Grammy Awards he was nominated in Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year, for his performance, composition and coproduction in the album ThingsI W...2011-10-2231 min