Best Jazz Journalists Association Podcasts (2024)

1
Emmy Award-winning journalist and memorabilia expert Darren Rovell holds Collectible Night at Red Bulls match 27:56

5h ago27:56

27:56

Memorabilia expert and Emmy Award-winning journalist Darren Lovell joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about Collectible Night at Red Bulls matchBy Doug Doyle

1
Authors' Series: Farah Jasmine Griffin, JJA Book Award winner, speaks to Fiona Ross 18:48

5h ago18:48

18:48

Essayist Farah Jasmine Griffin, whose collection In Search of a Beautiful Freedom won the JJA's 2024 Jazz Book of the Year: History, Criticism and Culture, talks about her focus on jazz and its relevance across many realms of thought, with Fiona Ross, member of the JJA's book committee and founder of Women in Jazz Media.…

1
Historical jazz releases and liner notes: historian/author Ashley Kahn and producer Zev Feldman, the Jazz Detective, with Rick Mitchell 36:09

10d ago36:09

36:09

Music historian and author Ashley Kahn and producer Zev Feldman, "the Jazz Detective," speak with host Rick Mitchell on the journalism and historical importance of albums of historical jazz (those recorded more than 10? 20? 30? years ago?) releases, and the particular value to them of liner notes. All pay homage to the legacy of Blue Note Records/M…

1
Poker great Phil Hellmuth on the keys to success in life and at the table 36:18

19d ago36:18

36:18

Phil Hellmuth enjoys being the greatest poker tournament player of all-timeBy Doug Doyle

1
The Buzz Author's Interview: Walter van de Leur on Jazz and Death, with Fiona Ross 17:46

26d ago17:46

17:46

Dutch scholar Walter van de Leur is the author of Jazz and Death: Reception, Rituals, and Representations, a fascinating study that enlightens the music from a unique angle. Fiona Ross, member of the Jazz Journalists Association's Book Committee, interviews Walter, touching on New Orleans funerals, Chet Baker, and the rumor that jazz itself is dead…

1
Canada Ocean Racing president and skipper Scott Shawyer sails with pride and an environmental message 25:26

1M ago25:26

25:26

Canadian professional sailor Scott Shawyer joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his new passion and the upcoming New York VendeeBy Doug Doyle

1
American Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Josh Schaub sees an even brighter future for his league 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

American Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Josh Schaub talks about expansion and his careerBy Doug Doyle

1
The Buzz Author's Interview: Aaron Cohen, Ramsey Lewis' co-writer, speaks with Brad Stone 22:07

1M ago22:07

22:07

Aaron Cohen is co-author of Gentleman of Jazz, the autobiography of pianist Ramsey Lewis, nominated for a Book of the Year award in the 29th annual JJA Jazz Awards. He speaks with Brad Stone.By The Jazz Journalists Association

1
The Buzz Author's Interview: Philip Arneill, photographer-author of Book Award nominee Tokyo Jazz Joints, with Brad Stone 25:30

1M ago25:30

25:30

Philip Arneill is a Belfast-born photographer, long resident of Japan now living in Ireland. He discusses Tokyo Jazz Joints, his revealing photobook of a now-fading subculture, with Brad Stone, who himself visited some of these listening cafes.By The Jazz Journalists Association

1
The Buzz Author's interviews: Carmen Fields of Goin' Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band 24:30

1M ago24:30

24:30

Brad Stone speaks with Carmen Fields, Emmy Award-winning Boston television news anchor and author of a book about her father's long-touring jazz show, Going Back to T'Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big BandBy The Jazz Journalists Association

1
Authors' Series: Con Chapman of "Kansas City Jazz: A Little Evil Will Do You Good" 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

Con Chapman is author of "Kansas City Jazz: A Little Evil Will Do You Good," a nominee for Book of the Year in the 2024 Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards. He speaks with Bob Blumenthal, chair of the Book Awards committee and board member of the JJA.By The Jazz Journalists Association

1
New York Rangers legend Stephane Matteau chats about his foundation and recalls the 30th anniversary of his iconic playoff goal 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

The 30th anniversary of New York Rangers legend Stephane Matteau and his quest to help others fight bullying and anxietyBy Doug Doyle

1
International Boxing Hall of Fame author Thomas Hauser gets personal in his memoir 'My Mother and Me' 31:29

2M ago31:29

31:29

Thomas Hauser, acclaimed author and the official biographer of Muhammad Ali, joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his memoir My Mother and MeBy Doug Doyle

1
The Buzz Author's Interviews: Henry Threadgill's co-author Brent Hayes Edwards 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

Easily Slip Into Another World is Pulitzer Prize-winning composer/reeds and winds instrumentalist/bandleader Henry Threadgill's vivid autobiography, co-authored by Brent Hayes Edwards, a literary scholar teaching at Columbia University. Edwards is interviewed by JJA board member Bob Blumenthal, chair of the nominating committee for JJA Jazz Books o…

1
The Authors' Series: Stephanie Stein Crease, biographer of Chick Webb in Rhythm Man, interviewed by Bob Blumenthal 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

Rhythm Man: Chick Webb and the Beat That Changed America is an in-depth look at highly influential and popular, 'til now under-celebrated bandleader, by Ms. Crease, whose prior books are lively portraits of Duke Ellington and Gil Evans. Bob Blumenthal, critic, author (Saxophone Colossus: A Portrait of Sonny Rollins) chairs the Jazz Journalists Asso…

1
Red Bulls and Monmouth University play-by-play announcer Matt Harmon carries on his father's sports and education legacy 30:48

3M ago30:48

30:48

NY Red Bulls and Monmouth University broadcaster Matt Harmon honors his family's sports and education legacyBy Doug Doyle

1
The Authors' Series: Steve Isoardi, of The Dark Tree, speaks of Horace Tapscott, with Bob Blumenthal 27:55

3M ago27:55

27:55

In an episode of The Buzz interviews with authors of 2024 nominees for Book of the Year Awards, Los Angeles-based Steve Isoardi, author of The Dark Tree about pianist Horace Tapscotts unique musicians/community organition UGMAA, speaks with Bob Blumenthal, JJA board member and chair of the Book Awards committee.…

1
Sportime President and CEO Claude Okin on the expansion of indoor pickleball courts in NY and NJ 30:48

3M ago30:48

30:48

Sportime President and CEO and former WTT coach Claude Okin is excited about the fast-growing sport of pickleballBy Doug Doyle

1
Red Bulls midfielder and Warren, NJ native Daniel Edelman brings local flare to the pitch 19:38

3M ago19:38

19:38

On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman talks about his new contract and love of the gameBy Doug Doyle

1
Jazz Journalism and Jazz Education: Intersections and Tensions 26:17

3M ago26:17

26:17

The overlapping interests and gulf of approaches between jazz journalism and jazz education is the topic of this episode of The Buzz: The Jazz Journalists Association podcast, featuring Seattle-based writer Paul de Barros, educator-pianist-writer Monika Herzig (formerly of Indiana University, now an academia in Vienna) and professor emeritus/biogra…

1
Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard lends support to Emirates FA Cup inaugural trophy tour in NYC 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard is part of the inaugural Emirates FA Cup tour in NYCBy Doug Doyle

1
Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins on why he's committed to the legacy and future of the legendary entertainment basketball franchise 33:42

4M ago33:42

33:42

Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the past, present and future of his legendary basketball teamBy Doug Doyle

1
How we compile Best of Year lists 33:18

4M ago33:18

33:18

Host Michael Ambrosino speaks with music journalists Jordannah Elizabeth, Gene Seymour and educator-pianist-blogger Mark Lomanno about how they conceive and compile end-of-the-year Best lists.By The Jazz Journalists Association

1
Former Seton Hall Pirates center and Puerto Rican National Basketball Team member Dan Dunne continues to give back 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

Former Seton Hall University and Puerto Rican National BasketballTeam member Dan Dunne joins SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

1
Veteran marketing executive Amy Lund on advertising strategies during the Super Bowl 26:02

4M ago26:02

26:02

E & J Gallo Winery's Amy Lund talks marketing strategy for the Super BowlBy Doug Doyle

1
Seat Club founder and CEO Cole Rubin's passions led to creating the first subscription-based ticketing platform 33:39

5M ago33:39

33:39

On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Seat Club founder and CEO Cole Rubin talks about creating the first subscription-based ticketing platformBy Doug Doyle

1
Jazz Radio Now! 32:55

5M ago32:55

32:55

Ed Trefizger of JazzWeek, radio maven Scott Handley formerly with NPR, and Kayonne Riley of WUCF in Orlando discuss the mission and current state of jazz radio with Rick Mitchell, JJA board member and host of the syndicated KBOO broadcast Jazz In the New MillenniumBy The Jazz Journalists Association

1
World-renowned hand surgeon and innovator Dr. Thomas Graham is keeping elite pro athletes in the game 36:06

5M ago36:06

36:06

World-renowned surgeon Dr. Thomas Graham joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing career in professional sportsBy Doug Doyle

1
USRowing CEO Amanda Kraus expects "The Boys in the Boat" movie to increase her sport's popularity 36:28

6M ago36:28

36:28

USRowing CEO Amanda Kraus joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about preparations for the Paris Olympics and the new movie Boys in the BoatBy Doug Doyle

1
Three authors discuss their books on Gerry Mulligan 37:45

6M ago37:45

37:45

Alyn Shipton, Ken Poston and Steve Cerra -- authors, editors and publishers with recent books concerning the late, great baritone saxophonist/composer/arranger Gerry Mulligan -- speak with Rick Mitchell, JJA board member and radio program host, about their works on the complicated, compelling musician.…

1
Trailer: Introducing Baby Carl's Happy Apocalypse Podcast 1:33

6M ago1:33

1:33

Meet Baby Carl and his friend, Bill! They'll tell you about their road trip to Vermont to interview Bill's friends about their happy apocalypses, and the fun they had along the way. It's 90 seconds. Give it a listen! Visit https://www.newperennials.org/ for more information.By Doyle Dean and Bill Vitek

1
Future Fans Football creates a lasting sports bond for parents and their kids 22:19

6M ago22:19

22:19

Future Fans Football creators Mike Schroder and Michael Gold join SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about how their new kids sports game builds new relationships with their parentsBy Doug Doyle

1
Bill Milkowski interview part 2 -- with Rick Mitchell and Howard Mandel, reminiscing 26:41

6M ago26:41

26:41

Veteran jazz journalists Bill Milkowski, Rick Mitchell and Howard Mandel talk about the first records they bought with their own $ -- decades back -- and how rock played a part in their early listening. Memories! The Buzz editor the Wiz said, unsolicited, "This one was very fun to listen to."By The Jazz Journalists Association

1
NFL Films revealing doc about Detroit legend Barry Sanders, "Bye Bye Barry", debuts on Prime Video November 21 36:13

7M ago36:13

36:13

Bye Bye Barry executive producer Ken Rodgers joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the revealing doc about Detroit legend Barry SandersBy Doug Doyle

1
2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button relives Brawn GP's magical year through the new Hulu doc series 17:57

7M ago17:57

17:57

2009 World Champion driver Jenson Button joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the new Hulu doc series "Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story"By Doug Doyle

1
Seton Hall basketball announcer Dave Popkin is a man of many talents 32:32

7M ago32:32

32:32

Seton Hall basketball announcer Dave Popkin rejoins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his new projectsBy Doug Doyle

1
Jazz Journalism, Then and Now, with Veteran Writer Bill Milkowski and host Rick Mitchell 24:04

7M ago24:04

24:04

Bill Milkowski, author of books on Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker Keith Richards and jive as well as hundreds of articles for leading music magazines, discusses his career and how conditions facing freelancers have changed from the 1970s to today. Howard Mandel, president of the JJA, joins the episode towards its end. Rick Mitchell is host.…

1
#5 Education, Rumination, Meditation 42:56

8M ago42:56

42:56

Baby Carl and Bill visit Green Mountain Monastery in Greensboro, VT to speak with Sr. Gail Worcelo. Baby Carl learns the difference between sisters and brothers and Sisters and Brothers, and hears about Sr. Gail's happy revelation that led to her religious vocation. In 1999 she co-founded Green Mountain Monastery with the late Passionist priest and…

1
The Art of the Interview, with Ted Panken, Robin Lloyd and host Rick Mitchell, 22:01

9M ago22:01

22:01

How does an interviewer approach their task? Ted Panken, author and journalist with extensive experience from his decades at WKCR (NYC) and Robin Lloyd, radio host doing interviews more recently on KNKX (Seattle), share tips and stories of their encounters with musicians -- those eager to talk, and those who were reluctant. Host Rick Mitchell, too,…

1
Does the Mainstream Jazz Media Tokenize Latin Jazz? Part 2 28:16

10M ago28:16

28:16

How is the main stream media in Jazz keeping up with the innovations Latin Jazz brings to this unique musical art form? Master percussionist, educator and activist John Santos, along with trombonist Chris Washburne, author of the book Latin Jazz - The Other Jazz, join The Buzz to explore whether Latin Jazz is "tokenized" by the mainstream media cov…

1
Does the Mainstream Jazz Media Tokenize Latin Jazz? Part 1 22:30

10M ago22:30

22:30

Latin Jazz has always had a curious relationship with the mainstream Jazz media. Master percussionist, educator and activist John Santos, along with trombonist Chris Washburne, author of the book Latin Jazz - The Other Jazz, join The Buzz to explore whether Latin Jazz is "tokenized" by the mainstream media covering Jazz. Hosted by Michael Ambrosino…

1
#4 Cows, Worm Food, and Our Place in Nature 44:09

10M ago44:09

44:09

Baby Carl and Bill visit Bread and Butter Farm to ask big questions about what it means to live in connection with the planet. Joined by farmer and founder Corie Pierce, the farm team, and children from the village school, this episode is about how to let a cow be a cow, grass be grass, and kids be kids. Corie teaches Baby Carl how to hold the high…

1
#3 School Should be Fun! 37:04

10M ago37:04

37:04

"My like hope... It's the best!" Baby Carl chats with Matt Schlein about the outdoor education philosophy of the Walden Project and how some of that learning best happens in the cold, rain, snow, and sunshine. Matt believes that students deserve a variety of ways to engage with the important questions of learning, and he encourages his high school …

1
Andrew Gilbert discusses the changes at JazzTIMES with James Gavin & John Murph, part 2 25:52

10M ago25:52

25:52

After decades as one of the world's leading jazz magazines, JazzTimes was purchased last May by The BeBop Channel, which unceremoniously cancelled all assignments. Staff and writers owed for past work are still waiting to get paid, and the publication has devolved into something unrecognizable. Host Andrew Gilbert discussed the distressing situatio…

1
Host Andrew Gilbert discusses the changes at JazzTIMES with James Gavin & John Murph, part 1 21:48

11M ago21:48

21:48

After decades as one of the world's leading jazz magazines, JazzTimes was purchased last May by The BeBop Channel, which unceremoniously cancelled all assignments. Staff and writers owed for past work are still waiting to get paid, and the publication has devolved into something unrecognizable. I discussed the distressing situation and the larger l…

1
#2 Friends Have Outdoor Adventures in a School that's not a School 38:34

12M ago38:34

38:34

"My like your planet earth family" Bill and Baby Carl visit Meghan Rigali, one of the many passionate instructors of the New Roots Project. Founded by the Willowell Foundation, the New Roots Project runs an outdoor, interdisciplinary, multi-aged school program in Monkton, VT. Meghan shares with Baby Carl the importance of experiential education, he…

1
#1 Apocalypse Doesn’t Have to Mean What You Think It Means 15:21

12M ago15:21

15:21

Who is Baby Carl? Well, he's just a little guy. A toddler with a big vocabulary, a hearty appetite for information, and an even bigger love for humanity. His friend Bill is a teacher and philosopher. Bill stops by to visit Baby Carl, and they talk about this scary word “apocalypse,” and discover its original meaning is ‘to disclose’ or ‘reveal’. Bi…

1
Fiona Ross speaks with authors Willard Jenkins, Aidan Levy and Michael Wolff 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

From the JJA's March 26, 2023 online Book Bash, London-based media maven, impetus behind Women in Jazz Media and singer Fiona Ross, a member of the JJA's Book Committee, speaks with authors of two books nominated for 2023 Jazz Awards -- which later were announced winners in their categories! Willard Jenkins, editor of Ain't But a Few of Us: Black M…

1
Max Roach Interview, 1979 1:00:39

1y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Tom Reney's very first interview was with famed jazz drummer, Max Roach.

1
Brad Stone speaks with authors Philip Watson and Kenny Werner 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

From the JJA's March 26, 2023 online Book Bash, Bay Area-based radio show host and educator Brad Stone, member of the JJA's Book Committee, speaks with authors of two books nominated for 2023 Jazz Awards -- Philip Watson of Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist who Changed the Sound of American Music Kenny Werner, pianist and author of Bec…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Jazz Journalists Association Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide