Best TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS Podcasts (2024)

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Kimonos in the Post 1:00:38

6h ago1:00:38

1:00:38

We finish our first full – and utterly epic – Kyushu day with 3 more joints, burnt records, posted kimonos, tiny whisky shots, some unexpected royal family action and our regular late night konbini run. Oh, and James offends an owner’s son.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.…

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Editors Rayna Mathis (Earshot) and Chrys Roney (Hot House) with JJA president Howard Mandel 32:56

3h ago32:56

32:56

Rayna Mathis has edited the monthly publication of Seattle's Earshot Jazz for four years; Chrys Roney became CEO and editor-in-chief of Hot House Jazz Guide, serving the New York metropolitan area, just five months ago -- and each of them enthuses about the community-serving aspects of their editorial project. Howard Mandel notes that its been rare…

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Love Supreme 32:59

21d ago32:59

32:59

Still making our way around Kyushu, it's an emotional return for us both as the project comes full circle. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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The Buzz: Jazz from a Rural Place with Ann Tappan, Montana Jazz Hero and host Howard Mandel 26:12

12d ago26:12

26:12

Pianist, composer-improviser and educator Ann Tappan lives far from the madding crowd, outsize Bozeman, Montana, maintaining an active career including international forays. Having made the scene in NYC and San Francisco, she speaks with authority about the challenges and pleasures of making art and life outside the urban milieu commonly assumed fo…

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The Adams Family 59:54

1M ago59:54

59:54

Jam, a quick Jab and an inauguration into the Adams family in Fukuoka as a new Kyushu adventure ensues!Thanks as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound, and to Louie Lastic for the theme tune.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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

1M 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.…

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Can we Eigakan? Yes we can! 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

We are back! James & Philip have a catch-up of all things kissa before diving into new adventures.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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OK Jazz Episode #171 2:00:52

2M ago2:00:52

2:00:52

2+hour mega-comeback episode of OK Jazz! New music from South Africa, the UK, USA, Mali and Brazil, a classic jazz re-issue, beautiful Congolese Rumba as usual, and a LOT more. Last episode (for awhile..) so turn it up and dive in!By Mr OK Jazz

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

2M 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…

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

2M 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…

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

2M 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

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

3M 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

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

3M 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

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

3M 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

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

3M 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…

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

3M 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…

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Special Crossover Episode of the Tokyo Jazz Joints Podcast! 46:05

4M ago46:05

46:05

ICYMI, here is the Tokyo Jazz Joints Podcast discussion between Philip and I about the current Eigakan Jazz Kissa Kickstarter Project! Hear all about how it started, the campaign details, and how you can help support us in our quest to take a classic jazz kissa years into the future!By Mr OK Jazz

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

4M 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.…

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OK Jazz Episode #170 2:08:55

4M ago2:08:55

2:08:55

A JAM-packed episode of new music from Cuba, South Africa and the USA, plus my very special Memory Lane Childhood Mix of tunes I loved hearing on the radio as a kid in New York City 1974-1982!By Mr OK Jazz

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A Jazz Kissa Fairytale 46:05

5M ago46:05

46:05

We are back with more stories, but before we get into our latest adventures in Kyushu and beyond, we have an extra special episode with some incredibly exciting news! Listen in to find out how you help all of James's stars align at once...Shout out as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for all his assistance.…

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

4M 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…

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How we compile Best of Year lists 33:18

5M 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

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OK Jazz Episode #169 1:20:40

6M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Quick mid-week episode with brand new music from jazz legends CharlesLloyd and AbdullahIbrahim, kompas music from Haiti, South African pop superstar Brenda Fassie & a new/old soul music back-to-back!By Mr OK Jazz

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OK Jazz Episode #168 1:43:00

6M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

OK Jazz is back in 2024! New music from Brazil, Bolivia, Eswatini & Japan, classic grooves from Congo and some Impulse! label treasures!By Mr OK Jazz

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Jazz Radio Now! 32:55

6M 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

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A Bag of Bricks 32:59

7M ago32:59

32:59

We take a more free jazz approach to this episode as we waffle unashamedly for about half an hour and reflect on what's been a truly incredible year for the project. James continues to reframe the English language in his own image.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his patience and assistance.…

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Three authors discuss their books on Gerry Mulligan 37:45

7M 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.…

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OK Jazz Episode #167 Part 2 - 2023 Year End Special 1:49:15

7M ago1:49:15

1:49:15

Part 2 of OK Jazz Episode #167 - 2023 Year End Special! Some of the best new releases and reissues from a year packed with great music, 33 tracks from 18 countries!By Mr OK Jazz

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OK Jazz Episode #167 Part 1 - 2023 Year End Special 1:46:32

7M ago1:46:32

1:46:32

Part 1 of the 2023 Year End Special is here! Some of my favorite new releases and reissues of another jam-packed year of great music, 33 tracks from 18 countries!By Mr OK Jazz

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The Last Waltz 33:55

8M ago33:55

33:55

April's trip comes to an intimate end, not in that way, and we wrap up things with two stunning, and stunningly different places in the drinking lanes of the oddly tropical-feeling city of Kochi.Thank as ever to Brian for the sound mix and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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

8M 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

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Uptown Funk 1:02:19

9M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

We are in Shikoku at last as James continues to expand his palate while Philip comes to grips with an unexpected response (and not James' this time...).Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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

9M 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.…

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OK Jazz Episode #166 1:47:31

9M ago1:47:31

1:47:31

OK Jazz returns with a packed new episode, new music from Chief Adjuah, Dengue Fever and Eddie Henderson, plus a Los Angeles Mega-Music-Mix inspired by Mr. OK Jazz' recent trip to the City of Angels!By Mr OK Jazz

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Smoke Gets in Your Ice Pt.4 1:06:15

9M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

A powdered-up James eats mountains of the shaved stuff as Philip tentatively dips his toe in the lesser-known jazz kissa art world in this last part of our three-day Kansai adventure. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Pt.3 1:38:13

10M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

All editing prudence goes to the wall as we fall down a deep, deep Kansai-shaped hole in this feature-length episode which is the third of a four-parter...strap in! Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Pt.2 46:35

10M ago46:35

46:35

Disagreement is the name of the game in this second instalment of a four-parter over three hectic days in Kansai.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance and to Louie Lastic for our music track.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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OK Jazz Episode #165 1:55:29

10M ago1:55:29

1:55:29

The Autumn Allergy Special! New & classic music from Turkey, brand new release from IrreversibleEntanglements, Japanese Jazz old & new, vintage Franco & O.K.Jazz and LOTS more!By Mr OK Jazz

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

10M 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,…

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Pt.1 54:41

11M ago54:41

54:41

Edible insects, jazz double entendres and some unreal Osaka joints in this first of a four-parter where we spend three hectic days in Kansai. Thanks to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance and to Louie Lastic for our music track.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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OK Jazz Episode #164 1:28:37

11M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

New jazz releases, music from South Africa & Algeria, a wild reissue from France, classic JohnColtrane & more!By Mr OK Jazz

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

11M 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…

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OK Jazz Episode #163 1:33:44

11M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

New music from Brazil, Jamaica, the US AND my special interview with harpist Brandee Younger, recorded at the Tokyo Blue Note!By Mr OK Jazz

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The Curtain, The Sword & The Samurai 49:26

11M ago49:26

49:26

After his daring diversion into curry a few weeks ago in Masako, James reverts to the old anti-jazz kissa food ways as we get back into town for a good old-fashioned Tokyo episode with three cracking Tokyo joints!This episode is dedicated to the inimitable Natori-san of Osaka's legendary Bird/56, who sadly passed away on August 7, 2023.Thanks as al…

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

12M 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…

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The North Remembered Pt. 4 39:16

12M ago39:16

39:16

James continues to offend in the last of a four-parter trip up north: this time it's just the whole of the European continent. Philip recaps on some book launch party highlights in Belfast while James murders French words. And we visit the epic Paragonian run by the inimitable Hiroshi!By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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OK Jazz Episode #162 HOT Summer Special! 1:27:44

12M ago1:27:44

1:27:44

It's been the hottest summer in history..so here's a suitable HOT Summer Special on OK Jazz! Soul, Samba, Chicha, Soukous, Funk & more, turn the volume UP for this special episode!By Mr OK Jazz

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

12M 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…

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The North Remembered Pt.3 50:43

1y ago50:43

50:43

James pisses off another regional tourist board as we hit the snowless spring streets of Aomori for another couple of contrasting but equally brilliant joints.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance, and to Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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

1y 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…

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