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The Jazz Session

1 The Jazz Session #638: Emily Mikesell and Kate Campbell Strauss 30:46
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Jason Crane talks with Emily Mikesell and Kate Campbell Strauss about their debut album, Give Way . The album uses overdubbing to create a choir of of trumpets and saxophones. In this interview, they talk about the random way they were paired in a grad school class; why the partnership works so well; how they used Brian Eno’s prompts to write the music; and more. Get the album on Bandcamp here . [Cover photo by Camille Lenain.] PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Steve talks about his plans to travel to places around the world he’s never visited. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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The Jazz Session returns after nearly a year with a new episode featuring pianist Rachel Eckroth. This interview was recorded in October 2023 and focuses on Rachel’s then-new album Humanoid. We also talk about returning to the piano, recording in a live setting, the album Money Jungle , and more. Find Rachel online at https://www.racheleckroth.com . Rachel was also on episode 544 in 2021 . PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Rachel talks about baking. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)…
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1 The Jazz Session #636: 17th Anniversary Episode with Les McCann 43:07
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The Jazz Session turns 17 today! I’m celebrating with an archival episode from back in my jazz radio days. I interviewed Les McCann in 2004 about his classic album Swiss Movement . Les passed away on December 29, 2023. I thought I’d commemorate his passing and celebrate his life and the birthday of this show by sharing that interview with you. Thanks for listening and for supporting The Jazz Session at https://thejazzsession.com/join.…
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Saxophonist Allison Au’s new album is called Migrations . On it, she explores her family’s history of migration, and by extension the plight of migrants everywhere. In this interview, Allison talks about the album’s spoken word and sung elements; her family history and how it impacted the work; the arranging challenges presented by the presence of strings; and more. Allison was previously on The Jazz Session in 2016. Listen to that interview . PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Allison talks about crosswords. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel’s new trio recording with Scott Colley and Brian Blade is called Perspective . In this interview, Benjamin talks about the special relationship between the band members; the band as a collective; his family’s long history in music in Denmark; why he chooses to play in so many different genres; and more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Benjamin talks about what he’s learned from his dogs. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Allison Miller’s latest album is called Rivers In Our Veins. In this interview, Allison talks about the inspiration for the project and the research into American waterways that went into it; the care she took in assembling the band; the multimedia nature of the project, which includes both visuals and dancers; and much more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Allison talks about drone photography. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . EXTRA BONUS EPISODE: Patreon supporters are also getting an episode of Jazz90.1 50th anniversary podcast on which they interviewed me about my time as station manager of that fabulous community jazz station in Rochester, NY. CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Saxophonist Benjamin Boone’s new album is Caught In The Rhythm (Origin Records, 2023). In this interview, Ben talks about his ongoing project to combine poetry with improvised music; how he approaches the selection and setting of the poems; his study of the music of speech; using his music for social commentary; and more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Ben talks about talking with his wife. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Marc Copland’s latest album is Someday (InnerVoiceJazz, 2023). In this interview, Marc talks about his bandmates; why he seeks out opportunities to play with younger musicians; his years with John Abercrombie and Gary Peacock; going into the studio without a detailed plan; and much more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Marc talks about finding hope in science fiction. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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1 The Jazz Session #630: 2023 TD James Moody Jazz Fest Preview 34:52
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This episode of The Jazz Session is sponsored by the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The festival runs from November 3 through 19 and features a who’s who of talent from the jazz world and beyond. Performers include Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap; Take 6; Abdullah Ibrahim; Gladys Knight; Dave Grusin; Cyrus Chestnut; Steve Turre; Christian McBride with Savion Glover; and many more. Tickets and a full schedule of performances are available at https://njpac.org . This episode features interviews with Abdullah Ibrahim, Bill Charlap, Claude McKnight from Take 6, and Dave Grusin. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Please note that there is no bonus show for this sponsored episode. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Violinist Aline Homzy’s new album with her band Etoile Magique is called Eclipse (Elastic Recordings, 2023). In this interview, Aline talks about imagining a world for the album to inhabit; how that world took shape in the arranging and titling process; writing for these particular musicians; a surprise theremin; how her dad influenced her music; what it’s like to play an uncommon jazz instrument; the importance of open-mindedness as a musician; and more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Aline talks about wildlife videography. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Bassist Todd Sickafoose’s new album is called Bear Proof (Secret Hatch Records, 2023). On this episode, Todd talks about assembling a cast of strong musical personalities; the challenges of recording an hour-long piece with no breaks; his work with Anaïs Mitchell on Hadestown; his long tenure in Ani DiFranco’s band; music as social commentary; composing for podcasts; and more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Todd talks about living in Oaxaca. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Kait Dunton’s new album is called Keyboards (Real & Imagined Music, 2023). In this interview, Kait talks about her love for 70s synth music; the challenge of using vintage keyboards; how she was “pushed” (in a friendly way) into the world of keyboards; developing her social media following; simplicity versus complexity in composition; and more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Kait talks about pickleball. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Pianist Kris Davis’s new album is called Live At The Village Vanguard (Pyroclastic Records, 2023). In this interview, Kris talks about what it feels like to record at the Village Vanguard; how she put together the Diatom Ribbons band; working with a DJ; the role of humor in instrumental performance; working with the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice; her recent tour with Dave Holland; and more. Kris was previously on episode #290, which you can listen to here . PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Kris talks about grilling. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at http://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Saxophonist Christine Jensen’s latest album is called Day Moon. In this interview, Christine talks about creating musical sketches; writing during the pandemic; turning visual and other ideas into music; playing in duo format; losing the friend to whom the album is dedicated; teaching at Eastman; and more. Christine was also on The Jazz Session in 2007 and 2010 . PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Christine talks about paddleboarding. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at http://patreon.com/thejazzsession . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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Moreira Chonguiça is a saxophonist and producer from Mozambique. His latest album is called Songs of Peace . In this interview, Moreira talks about surviving the pandemic and evaluating life; his education in South Africa; the people in Mozambique who inspired his interest in jazz; his relationship with jazz master Manu Dibango; passing on what he’s learned to the next generation; and much more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Moreira talks about his family and friends. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at http://patreon.com/thejazzsession . NOTE: Patreon members also get an extra 7 minutes of conversation! CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )…
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