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Jazztopia

25 Episodes

66 minutes | Dec 9, 2021
Ep. 25: Sam Blakeslee
Trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee discusses his new release, "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," the origins of his band Wistful Thinking, and different approaches to writing for large and small ensembles. https://www.samblakesleemusic.com/ https://www.outsideinmusic.com/artistsandreleases/how-a-rose-sam-blakeslee IG: Sam: @Sam_Blakeslee Bob: @bobspellman Jazztopia: @Jazz.topia
80 minutes | Nov 11, 2021
Ep. 24: Kazemde George and Sami Stevens
Saxophonist Kazemde George and vocalist Sami Stevens discuss the making of Kaz’s new album “I Insist!” as well as their stylistic influences, their compositional collaborations, and the importance of community in jazz. Good times are had by all. https://kazemdegeorge.bandcamp.com/album/i-insist
65 minutes | Nov 4, 2021
Ep. 23: Dr. Eddie Henderson
Trumpeter Eddie Henderson discusses his experience playing with Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band, the process of recording his own albums Realization and Sunburst, balancing life as a jazz musician and medical doctor, and his return to acoustic music in the 1980's. New album "Look Out!" by the Cookers out now. http://www.thecookersmusic.com/about/eddie-henderson/
97 minutes | Oct 27, 2021
Ep. 22: Steven Bernstein
Trumpeter, slide trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader, and rogue historian of jazz Steven Bernstein discusses his new album "Community Music Vol. 1: Tinctures in Time," as well as the history of territory bands, traversing many genres of music, and the importance of community in music. Good times are had by all. https://stevenbernstein.bandcamp.com/album/tinctures-in-time-community-music-vol-1 www.stevenbernstein.net
124 minutes | Jul 22, 2021
Ep. 21: Ra Kalam Bob Moses
Drum legend, composer and conceptualist Ra Kalam Bob Moses discusses his musical upbringing among jazz giants, his highly personal approach to composition and improvisation, and his ongoing musical and spiritual journey. Good times are had by all.
70 minutes | May 26, 2021
Ep. 20: Steven Feifke
Pianist and composer Steven Feifke discusses his new album Kinetic, his approach to composition and arrangement, and leading a big band in New York. Good times are had by all. www.stevenfeifkemusic.com IG: @stevenfeifke https://www.outsideinmusic.com/artistsandreleases/kinetic-steven-feifke
103 minutes | May 19, 2021
Ep. 19: Jennifer Wharton
Bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton discusses her band Bonegasm, her new album "Not A Novelty," her path to jazz, and the essence of the trombone. Good times are had by all. jenniferwharton.com https://jenniferwharton.bandcamp.com/album/not-a-novelty
108 minutes | May 12, 2021
Ep. 18: John Hollenbeck
Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck discusses his sources of inspiration, cellular composition, the wide influence of Bob Brookmeyer, and writing new music for the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, the Claudia Quintet, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band.
88 minutes | Mar 24, 2021
Ep. 17: Michael Thomas
Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Michael Thomas discusses his new album "Natural Habitat," as well as his approach to the saxophone and his experience working with Brad Mehldau and Miguel Zenon. Good times and good beer are had by all. www.michaelthomasjazz.com
95 minutes | Mar 17, 2021
Ep. 16: Ayn Inserto
Bobby speaks with composer and bandleader Ayn Inserto about creating new music for large ensemble, her experience studying with Bob Brookmeyer, and ways of practicing composition. Good times are had by all. www.ayninserto.com
89 minutes | Mar 10, 2021
Ep. 15: Dave Rivello
Bobby speaks with composer and educator Dave Rivello about techniques for composition, working with Bob Brookmeyer, the Dave Rivello Ensemble, and the lost art of music copying. Good times are had by all. https://www.artistshare.com/projects/experience/?artistID=22&projectId=499
76 minutes | Oct 28, 2020
Ep. 14: Allegra Levy
Vocalist and songwriter Allegra Levy discusses her new album "Lose My Number: Allegra Levy sings John McNeil," as well as the process of writing songs and lyrics, branching out into new styles, collaborating with trumpeter John McNeil, and working with organizations including the Women in Jazz Organization, the International Society for the Performing Arts, and ECPAT USA. Good times are had by all! https://www.allegralevy.com/
111 minutes | Oct 21, 2020
Ep. 13: Stephen Haynes
Cornetist and improvising composer Stephen Haynes discusses working with his teacher and mentor Bill Dixon, the properties of "free music," performing with Butch Morris and George Russell, and the importance of organizing and curating movements in new music. Good times are had by all. More info: https://www.schilkemusic.com/stephen-haynes/ https://newatlantisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pomegranate https://balancepointacoustics.bandcamp.com/album/theory-of-colors-umland-lc5284 https://firehouse12records.bandcamp.com/album/pillars https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/in-search-of-a-sound-remembering-bill-dixon/
91 minutes | Oct 14, 2020
Ep. 12: Javier Nero
Award-winning trombonist, composer, and arranger Dr. Javier Nero discusses his latest album, "Freedom," his approach to recording, rehearsing a band, and trombone in the modern age. Good times are had by all.
82 minutes | Oct 7, 2020
Ep. 11: Michael Mayo
Bobby speaks with vocalist Michael Mayo about the voice as an instrument, touring with Herbie Hancock, performing with a loop pedal, Star Wars, and life in coronaworld. Good times are had by all! Follow Michael on Instagram at @merker_merr and check out his new single, "The Way" on your favorite music platform.
95 minutes | Jun 25, 2020
Ep. 10: John Lake
Bobby speaks with Brooklyn-based trumpeter and composer John Lake about his new album "Seven Angels," as well as the best places in New York to get a pastrami sandwich, balancing lead and solo trumpet, and the way John's synesthesia influences his choice of titles. Good times are had by all. Find the new album at www.johnlakejazz.com
107 minutes | May 28, 2020
Ep. 9: Mike Titlebaum
Bobby speaks with Professor Mike Titlebaum about his circuitous route through the world of music, the pursuit of an original path, and teaching jazz in the season of coronavirus. Good times are had by all!
108 minutes | May 21, 2020
Ep. 8: Brian Krock
Bobby speaks with Brian Krock about his band Big Heart Machine, their new album, "Live at the Jazz Gallery," approaches to composition, and a life of jazz in the modern world. Good times are had by all.
99 minutes | May 14, 2020
Ep. 7: David Schumacher
Bobby speaks with composer, saxophonist, and educator David Schumacher in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Pentucket High School Jazz Program. David discusses leading a big band in New York, philosophies on high school jazz education, and methods of teaching during coronavirus. Good times are had by all.
56 minutes | May 7, 2020
Ep. 6: Introduction & Mission Statement
In this week's episode, Bobby drinks coffee, introduces himself to the audience, and rambles for nearly hour about his love for jazz and the mission of the show.
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