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The Joys of Jazz

“45 Revelations Per Minute” & other series

In this concluding episode of the Joys of Jazz series, Bob shares several personal stories about...

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REGINA CARTER, Versatile Virtuoso

In this episode, the remarkable jazz violinist talks about her Detroit roots, her important...

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St. James Infirmary Blues

As we all make our make through the coronavirus era, the traditional blues, “St. James...

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The Fabulous FATS NAVARRO

Theodore “Fats” Navarro is considered by many to be the greatest of the bebop trumpeters, famous...

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Why BIX Matters

The legendary cornet player Bix Beiderbecke is often considered to be the first great white jazz...

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Blue in Green

In 1959, Bill Evans and Miles Davis collaborated on the famed Kind of Blue album. Scholars have...

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Lee Konitz, Improviser

Improvisation is at the heart of  jazz, and throughout its history there have been many great...

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Terell Stafford’s Circuitous Path to Jazz Stardom

Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary jazz trumpeters, Terell Stafford’s path has been...

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Veronica Swift—”Preserving the Legacy”

In this episode Bob talks with the remarkable young singing sensation Veronica Swift, about her...

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Rowles Rules: The Subtle Art of Jimmy Rowles, with Guest Mike Wofford

Stan Getz once commented on the genius of pianist Jimmy Rowles, describing him as “the best-kept...

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Rabbit’s Blues: The Story of Johnny Hodges

For over 40 years, alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges was the primary solo voice of the Duke...

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Milt Jackson—Bags’ Groove

There is no question about it… Milt Jackson revolutionized the way the vibraphone was played in...

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Poet Billy Collins on Jazz & Poetry—part 2

In this episode Bob Hecht and former Poet Laureate Billy Collins continue their conversation...

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Poet Billy Collins on Jazz & Poetry—part 1

Billy Collins is a modern poetry phenomenon. The former U.S., and New York State, Poet Laureate,...

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The Many Worlds of Jaki Byard

There was only one Jaki Byard—he was a jazz pianist without peer. No one else combined elements...

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The Sean Jones Interview

Sean Jones is recognized as one of today’s top trumpeters, and in this conversation with Bob...

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Zoot Sims: Warm Tenor

Zoot Sims was one of the hardest-swinging jazz musicians, who had his own immediately...

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Genius on a Cheap Clarinet

Lester Young is recognized as one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists, and one of the...

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Clifford Brown LIVES!

Featuring an interview with jazz trumpeter Charlie Porter, this episode explores the living...

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More Harlem Stride!

It’s rare to be able to hear about the Harlem Stride greats from someone who knew several of...

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