Best Chernoff Music Podcasts (2024)

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Mili Hong & Eli Davidovici: Drums, Bass, Bellbird, Montreal 1:15:57

23h ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Mili Hong & Eli Davidovici talk about touring as part of their band Bellbird with Claire Devlin and Allison Burik, the other Vancouver engagements in their 2024 jazzfest experience, and their move to Montreal. Mili and Eli are a drums-bass team who are arguably the eminent Vancouver jazz rhythm section of my generation going back to the mid-2010s. …

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Rick Ray: Stock footage, public records and the call to adventure 40:35

8d ago40:35

40:35

Filmtalkz is joined by documentarian, filmmaker, archivist, and founder of Dvarchive, Rick Ray. Having adopted a solo-traveller lifestyle early on, Rick has explored the far reaches of the world with his camera. From here, he developed a stock footage collection so that content can be accessible by anyone. It's a mixture of his own adventures and a…

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Biboye Onanuga: Drummer, Composer, Jazzfest, New Standards 59:14

8d ago59:14

59:14

Biboye Onanuga talks about his performances at the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival with Feven Kidane, Odario, and his own quartet. Biboye is a drummer and composer based in Edmonton who co-organizes a weekly series called New Standards at The Common in his home city. Biboye's longstanding band, Good Information, blends hip-hop and jazz i…

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Vinyl, “Cool to Work With” | Sunday School, June 23, 2024 50:30

12d ago50:30

50:30

Life happened and I've missed doing it for months now, but Sunday School is back in session! We kick things off by talking about (among many things) the value of vinyl and the rich listening experience, plus some inside talk about manufacturing and selling vinyl records. Then, we get into the classic Jazz Office Hours topic of emailing venue booker…

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Nick Green: Altoist, Brooklyn NYC | Frankie's Backstage 38:32

14d ago38:32

38:32

Alto saxophonist Nick Green will be performing as a guest with me for my Hank Mobley tribute at Frankie's and leading his own quintet at the club! Nick (who joins at 05:03) is Brooklyn-born and raised and made an album on Cellar called Green on the Scene. He has great stories and I talked to him about his journey in jazz. Then, I talk about three o…

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Réjean Marois: Vocal Project, CapU Jazz, Arranger-Composer 52:23

15d ago52:23

52:23

Réjean Marois talks about directing his vocal jazz ensemble called the Marois Vocal Project, his touring years based out of Québec as a trombone player and arranger, falling in love with Vancouver, and more. Best known as the director of the Capilano University jazz program's NiteCap ensemble, Réjean was one of the program's most renowned faculty a…

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Ben MacRae: Clarinet, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church 1:22:47

23d ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Ben MacRae talks about coordinating the Jazz Vespers services at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver, his background in New Orleans-style jazz from the Fraser Valley to the city, and how he has found his voice en route to graduate studies at Vancouver School of Theology. Ben is a woodwind player best known for his work as a clar…

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Jeff Gammon: Bass, Gigging, Calgary to Vancouver and Back 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Jeff Gammon talks about his move back to his home city of Calgary after a decade of performing in Vancouver and touring while based out of here. Jeff is a bassist who plays in groups like Last Ark Out, Kevin Romain's Salience Network, Only a Visitor, the Itamar Erez Quartet, the David Sikula Trio, and many more. Fri, Jun 21 @ 4:00pm FREE admission:…

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Sarah Stevenson: Vocalist, Nanaimo to McGill, First Year 1:22:06

1M ago1:22:06

1:22:06

Sarah Stevenson talks about her first year at McGill University's jazz program as a vocalist and her upbringing in Nanaimo, including studies at Wellington Secondary School's jazz program. I heard Sarah play in Nanaimo at the Vault Cafe and spoke with her at her family's home the next day. This episode is the first on-the-road session I've ever con…

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Jon McCaslin: Drums, Calgary, Four on the Floor, Curation 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Jon McCaslin talks about publishing about jazz drums at Four on the Floor for 15 years and counting, as well as his performing and recorded work as a professional drummer based in Calgary. Jon has an album called Sunalta on Cellar Music featuring his original compositions with Brad Turner, Phil Dwyer, Tilden Webb, and Jodi Proznick. My second album…

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Justin Juan: Piano, Keys, Beats, Cooking, Surrey to CapU 1:14:20

2M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Justin Juan talks about the start of his career as a professional keyboardist, developing his craft as a beatmaker with his first release still to be determined, his passion for cooking, and the bands he's played in. Justin is finishing his studies at Capilano University's jazz program this year and has played or subbed with Star Captains, Potatohe…

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Kate Hammett-Vaughan: An Up, Down, and All-Around Singer 51:43

2M ago51:43

51:43

Kate Hammett-Vaughan talks about her decades of singing and teaching in the Vancouver jazz community. Kate moved from Nova Scotia to BC in 1979, was present at the founding of our jazz festival, and has recorded over a dozen albums as a leader. Her best-known groups have included a quintet and trio under her own name, a duo with Bill Coon, and Garb…

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Alex Chernoff: Drive to Survive with Nucoda 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

Alex Churnoff is a lead colorist at Pictureshop, working on some of the most exciting sport docuseries on Netflix, like Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Tour De France: Unchained, and Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story. Reigning at the top of the Netflix charts, Drive to Survive has had an unprecedented impact on the world of racing, boosting viewer…

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Wynston Minckler: Bass, Gigs, Professional Musician Life 2:05:02

3M ago2:05:02

2:05:02

Wynston Minckler talks about playing upright and electric bass professionally on the Vancouver music scene for over a decade now. Wynston's name appears on the gig list more than almost anyone else as a side performer. His main project as a bandleader has been a trio with Mary Ancheta and Nick James, playing the music of the Yellow Magic Orchestra.…

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Rachel Therrien: Trumpet, Traveller, CAPI, Mi Hogar, Tour 57:04

3M ago57:04

57:04

Rachel Therrien talks about the show she played in Vancouver at Frankie's Jazz Club on April 14, 2024 as well as the upcoming release of her album CAPI on April 26. Rachel is a New York-based trumpet player who has also lived in Montreal and studied in Cuba, now touring widely and maintaining bands in multiple territories. She is perhaps best known…

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David Caballero: Young First-Call Bassist, Recorded Debut 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

David Caballero talks about playing bass with Arvind Ramdas, Atley King, Brad Turner, and many more of the Vancouver jazz scene's most active performers. David emerged quickly after arriving at Capilano University as one of our leading lights on bass, and his debut on record was Atley's album Unconditional released in 2023. His next performances th…

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Harmeet Kaur Virdee: Bass, Surrey Jazz Nights, VSO School 1:52:24

4M ago1:52:24

1:52:24

Harmeet Kaur Virdee talks about her upbringing, education, and values as a bass player; her journey as an arts administrator in her early twenties, including work with the VSO School of Music and the Ostara Project; and her music, currently in a band with Ru Ha, Noah Franche-Nolan, & Karl DeJong. Harmeet started a series in May 2023 called Surrey J…

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Chris Wong: Journeys to the Bandstand Vancouver Jazz Book 2:07:24

4M ago2:07:24

2:07:24

Chris Wong talks about his new book Journeys to the Bandstand: Thirty Jazz Lives in Vancouver. Chris is an author, lifelong music fan, and veteran of music journalism. He wrote about our jazz community for outlets including the Vancouver Courier, the Georgia Straight, and many more, especially during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Learn about and …

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Jessica Heaven: Vocalist & Singer, Actor, Dancer, Leader 1:33:21

5M ago1:33:21

1:33:21

Jessica Heaven talks about her multi-disciplinary life as a vocalist (or a singer – she feels a distinction!), dancer going back her entire life, theatre and film actor, and a member of the leadership team with the Women in Jazz Association of BC since that non-profit's inception. Through the association, she has been involved in the Sister Jazz Or…

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Ben Polkinghorne - moveme.tv and the power of AI 29:56

5M ago29:56

29:56

What started with a need to choose a film on Friday night transpired into a business - Ben Polkinghorne has fixed our cinematic indecision through AI with moveme.tv. Unlike content based algorithms that look at your previous choices, or collaborative filtering which recommends popular content, moveme.tv focuses on how a viewer is feeling in that mo…

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Jazz at the Bolt 2024 - Instagram Live Post-Festival Chat 48:52

5M ago48:52

48:52

I went live on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 to post-game Jazz at the Bolt 2024 — hundreds of happy folks, due to the music by dozens of musicians, underwritten by months of hard work from Cory, Tim, and the team. I enjoyed every minute of the music at the Shadbolt and at Frankie’s, and your company. I feel lucky to have been involved and to have had a win…

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Francis Naluz: PATH, Bass, Guitar, Couch Jams, Caribou 1:25:59

5M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

Francis Naluz talks about his band PATH, co-led with Paco Ha. Francis is a bassist who plays upright and electric bass as well as guitar. He is an active side-person in his cohort, playing often with Gordy Li, the Couch Jams Collective, and many more. He graduated from Capilano University in 2022. Francis plays in the next Couch Jams event called I…

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The Chernoffs Holiday Chat 2023 1:30:35

7M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

Need some company? Long travels still ahead of you this winter break? Or do you just want to hear me spill tea about Rhythm Changes? My spouse Vez Chernoff guest-hosts this impromptu chat, going through a bunch of fun (or deep) questions that I collected from tweets, articles, and podcasts around the end of this year. We're not promoting this one a…

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Letter 2023: Reflecting on the Year Together, What's Next 13:14

7M ago13:14

13:14

Want to know how many people are in my audience? What about the number of paying subscribers I have? This is a shortened version of a video I made for paying subscribers at Rhythm Changes on December 6, 2023. To see the numbers and inside information we shared, become a subscriber and add your support to Rhythm Changes. I also talk about an insight…

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Daniel Deorksen: Booking Tyrant Studios, Guitarist, Actor 1:28:52

7M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Daniel Deorksen is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor, and venue booker who leads the Seven Tyrants Theatre Society. The society presents music and comedy as Tyrant Studios above the historic Penthouse Night Club on Seymour Street in downtown Vancouver. Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upc…

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Andres Aparicio: Turning music into Film 41:54

8M ago41:54

41:54

In this episode, we chat with Andres Aparicio, a music artist from Bakersfield with over 50,000 monthly listeners and four albums under his belt. Andres knew he had a love for creating music early on with his life, picking up his first violin when he was only just eight years old. Influenced early on by bands such as My Chemical Romance, Dance Gavi…

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Caroline Barclay & Charlotte Dirickx: All Roads Lead Back To Saltburn 35:11

8M ago35:11

35:11

Where do you encounter an acidic Mayfair glitz with a noughties Notting Hill bohemian look tied together with a strong sense of aristocracy? You come to Saltburn. In this episode, we chat to Set Director Charlotte Dirickx and Art Director Caroline Barclay about their work on Emerald Fennell's Saltburn (2023). A sticky, uncomfortable, hedonistic rio…

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Max Goldini: Why Communication is Key in Post Production 34:32

8M ago34:32

34:32

Filmworkz speaks with with Max Goldini, a colorist at Pictureshop, as he takes us through his journey into the industry, his experience grading BBC's 'Ambulance' and 'Everything I Know About Love', and why your greatest tool in post production is communication. ‘Create Incredible’ has now changed to ‘Filmtalkz’, but fear not, all episodes are still…

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Róisín Adams: Piano, Composer, Beatings are in the Body 1:00:34

9M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Róisín Adams talks about playing at Ironworks and at 8EAST as one-third of the group Beatings are in the Body, with Erika Angell on vocals and Peggy Lee on cello. Róisín is a composer, pianist, and improviser who also leads her own trio with James Meger on bass and Dan Gaucher on drums. Beatings are in the Body played shows on Vancouver Island arou…

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Mili Hong & Eli Davidovici: Drums, Bass, Bellbird, Montreal 1:15:57

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Rick Ray: Stock footage, public records and the call to adventure 40:35

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Biboye Onanuga: Drummer, Composer, Jazzfest, New Standards 59:14

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Vinyl, “Cool to Work With” | Sunday School, June 23, 2024 50:30

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Nick Green: Altoist, Brooklyn NYC | Frankie's Backstage 38:32

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Réjean Marois: Vocal Project, CapU Jazz, Arranger-Composer 52:23

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Ben MacRae: Clarinet, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church 1:22:47

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Jeff Gammon: Bass, Gigging, Calgary to Vancouver and Back 1:04:33

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Sarah Stevenson: Vocalist, Nanaimo to McGill, First Year 1:22:06

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Jon McCaslin: Drums, Calgary, Four on the Floor, Curation 1:01:02

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Justin Juan: Piano, Keys, Beats, Cooking, Surrey to CapU 1:14:20

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Kate Hammett-Vaughan: An Up, Down, and All-Around Singer 51:43

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Alex Chernoff: Drive to Survive with Nucoda 34:47

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Wynston Minckler: Bass, Gigs, Professional Musician Life 2:05:02

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Rachel Therrien: Trumpet, Traveller, CAPI, Mi Hogar, Tour 57:04

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David Caballero: Young First-Call Bassist, Recorded Debut 1:12:58

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Harmeet Kaur Virdee: Bass, Surrey Jazz Nights, VSO School 1:52:24

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Chris Wong: Journeys to the Bandstand Vancouver Jazz Book 2:07:24

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Jessica Heaven: Vocalist & Singer, Actor, Dancer, Leader 1:33:21

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Ben Polkinghorne - moveme.tv and the power of AI 29:56

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Jazz at the Bolt 2024 - Instagram Live Post-Festival Chat 48:52

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Francis Naluz: PATH, Bass, Guitar, Couch Jams, Caribou 1:25:59

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The Chernoffs Holiday Chat 2023 1:30:35

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Letter 2023: Reflecting on the Year Together, What's Next 13:14

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Daniel Deorksen: Booking Tyrant Studios, Guitarist, Actor 1:28:52

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Andres Aparicio: Turning music into Film 41:54

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Caroline Barclay & Charlotte Dirickx: All Roads Lead Back To Saltburn 35:11

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Max Goldini: Why Communication is Key in Post Production 34:32

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Róisín Adams: Piano, Composer, Beatings are in the Body 1:00:34

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