http://thejazzsession.com The online jazz interview show hosted by Jason Crane. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 2006-2010 jason@thejazzsession.com (Jason Crane) jason@thejazzsession.com (Jason Crane) Jazz 1440 http://thejazzsession.com/images/rss_header.jpg http://thejazzsession.com 144 144 http://thejazzsession.com/feed/?category_name=podcast The Jazz Session A weekly jazz interview show hosted by Jason Crane. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane Jason Crane jason@thejazzsession.com no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/26/the-jazz-session-185-marc-copland/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/26/the-jazz-session-185-marc-copland/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:01:54 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2126 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/26/the-jazz-session-185-marc-copland/feed/ 0 33:12 Pianist Marc Copland joins Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Drew Gress and John Abercrombie in the band Contact. Their new album is Five On One (Pirouet ... Pianist Marc Copland joins Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Drew Gress and John Abercrombie in the band Contact. Their new album is Five On One (Pirouet Records, 2010). In this interview, Copland talks about the formation of the band and his relationships with the individual members; his years in D.C. and his switch from saxophone to piano; and why more piano players might want to consider laying out for a chorus or two. Learn more at www.marccopland.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/21/the-jazz-session-179-emilio-solla/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/21/the-jazz-session-179-emilio-solla/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:01:08 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2082 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/21/the-jazz-session-179-emilio-solla/feed/ 1 41:10 Argentinian pianist Emilio Solla calls his band The Tango Jazz Conspiracy, but that's about the only genre label you'll find him using for his music ... Argentinian pianist Emilio Solla calls his band The Tango Jazz Conspiracy, but that's about the only genre label you'll find him using for his music -- and he's not even sure what "tango jazz" really means. On his album Bien Sur! (Fresh Sound, 2010), Solla is joined by A-list musicians such as Chris Cheek, Richie Barshay, Victor Prieto and Jorge Roeder. In this interview, Solla talks about his early years in Argentina and his subsequent move to Spain; how Astor Piazzolla paved the way for Solla and his contemporaries; and how drum master Billy Hart came to be a guest on Solla's album. Learn more at www.emiliosolla.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/14/the-jazz-session-177-sunna-gunnlaugs/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/14/the-jazz-session-177-sunna-gunnlaugs/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:01:19 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2067 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/14/the-jazz-session-177-sunna-gunnlaugs/feed/ 1 32:28 Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs is giving the power back to the people to fund her new CD, The Dream. She's using micro-patronage to raise the ... Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs is giving the power back to the people to fund her new CD, The Dream. She's using micro-patronage to raise the funds for the CD and for her tour of the U.S., which begins June 15, 2010. In this interview, Gunnlaugs discusses her decision to use a fan-based funding system; how Kool & The Gang became a gateway to jazz; why she decided to come to the United States to study; and why she eventually returned to Iceland. Learn more at www.sunnagunnlaugs.com. To purchase this CD (starting June 17, 2010) and others by Sunna Gunnlaugs, visit her store. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/31/the-jazz-session-173-gary-fukushima-los-angeles-jazz-collective/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/31/the-jazz-session-173-gary-fukushima-los-angeles-jazz-collective/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 04:01:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2040 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/31/the-jazz-session-173-gary-fukushima-los-angeles-jazz-collective/feed/ 2 33:18 A few years ago, several jazz musicians in Los Angeles decided to pool their resources to create a better environment for jazz in LA. Thus ... A few years ago, several jazz musicians in Los Angeles decided to pool their resources to create a better environment for jazz in LA. Thus was born the Los Angeles Jazz Collective. In this interview, LAJC founding member Gary Fukushima discusses the early days of the collective; how it is run and the types of programs it puts on; and why the LAJC's founding members decided such an organization was necessary. Learn more at www.lajazzcollective.com. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/18/a-poem-in-tribute-to-hank-jones/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/18/a-poem-in-tribute-to-hank-jones/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 00:38:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2021 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/18/a-poem-in-tribute-to-hank-jones/feed/ 0 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/02/matthew-shipp-chapter-and-verse/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/02/matthew-shipp-chapter-and-verse/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:18:11 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1916 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/02/matthew-shipp-chapter-and-verse/feed/ 0 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/29/the-jazz-session-155-orrin-evans/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/29/the-jazz-session-155-orrin-evans/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:01:28 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1901 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/29/the-jazz-session-155-orrin-evans/feed/ 1 41:57 Pianist Orrin Evans pays tribute to his friend and musical partner Bobby Watson on Faith In Action (Posi-Tone, 2010). In this interview, recorded while Evans ... Pianist Orrin Evans pays tribute to his friend and musical partner Bobby Watson on Faith In Action (Posi-Tone, 2010). In this interview, recorded while Evans was on tour in Italy, he talks about the importance of family and friends to his life and career; why he chose the particular Watson compositions that appear on the new album; and how he approaches the task of leading a band. Learn more at www.myspace.com/orrinevans. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/22/the-jazz-session-153-frank-kimbrough/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/22/the-jazz-session-153-frank-kimbrough/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:01:19 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1873 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/22/the-jazz-session-153-frank-kimbrough/feed/ 0 42:17 Pianist Frank Kimbrough's latest CD, Rumors (Palmetto, 2010), comes out on March 30, 2010. It's a trio session with bassist Masa Kamaguchi and drummer Jeff ... Pianist Frank Kimbrough's latest CD, Rumors (Palmetto, 2010), comes out on March 30, 2010. It's a trio session with bassist Masa Kamaguchi and drummer Jeff Hirschfield. In this interview, Kimbrough talks about the album's uncommon recording method; how Andrew Hill impacted his early musical life and the lifelong friendship that resulted; and why being ready to fail is a crucial component of musical success. Learn more at home.earthlink.net/~fkimbrough/. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below, starting March 30, 2010: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/08/the-jazz-session-149-roger-kellaway/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/08/the-jazz-session-149-roger-kellaway/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:01:11 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1843 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/08/the-jazz-session-149-roger-kellaway/feed/ 0 35:35 Roger Kellaway has always refused to be labeled. His career covers jazz and classical composition and performance, as well as work in the television and ... Roger Kellaway has always refused to be labeled. His career covers jazz and classical composition and performance, as well as work in the television and film industries. Kellaway recently released the 2-CD set Live At The Jazz Standard (IPO, 2008). In this interview, Kellaway talks about playing in a piano trio without drums; working in the film industry; and his ambitious new multimedia project "Visions Of America," featuring Clint Eastwood and Patti Austin. Learn more at www.rogerkellaway.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/25/the-jazz-session-146-erik-deutsch/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/25/the-jazz-session-146-erik-deutsch/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:01:10 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1812 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/25/the-jazz-session-146-erik-deutsch/feed/ 1 35:01 Pianist and keyboardist Erik Deutsch combines a love of groove and vintage keyboards with a keen ear for melody and orchestration on his CD Hush ... Pianist and keyboardist Erik Deutsch combines a love of groove and vintage keyboards with a keen ear for melody and orchestration on his CD Hush Money (Hammer & String, 2009). In this interview, Deutsch talks about his musical goals for this album; how he combined live performance and creative use of the recording studio to make the finished product; and his views on the jam band and jazz scenes. Deutsch spent several years with the popular band Fat Mama. Learn more at www.hammerandstring.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/the-jazz-session-142-hiromi/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/the-jazz-session-142-hiromi/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:01:15 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1767 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/the-jazz-session-142-hiromi/feed/ 2 32:20 Pianist Hiromi Uehara spends a lot of time on the road, traveling from gig to gig, from hotel to hotel, from city to city and ... Pianist Hiromi Uehara spends a lot of time on the road, traveling from gig to gig, from hotel to hotel, from city to city and country to country. Her new CD, Place To Be (Telarc, 2010), pays tribute to many of the places she's visited. In this interview, Hiromi talks about life on the road; her emotional return to her hometown in Japan; and why she's happy to meet new pianos. Learn more at www.hiromimusic.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/08/the-jazz-session-141-lee-shaw/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/08/the-jazz-session-141-lee-shaw/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:11:00 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1754 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/08/the-jazz-session-141-lee-shaw/feed/ 0 42:15 Pianist Lee Shaw is living a fascinating life. From her childhood in Oklahoma in the 1920s to her early exposure to jazz in Chicago to ... Pianist Lee Shaw is living a fascinating life. From her childhood in Oklahoma in the 1920s to her early exposure to jazz in Chicago to her decades-long career as a jazz pianist, Shaw has been everywhere and played with just about everyone. In this interview, recorded at the Rotary Club of Albany, NY, Shaw talks about her early years; why she decided to become a jazz pianist rather than a classical accompanist; and the impulsive proposal that led to a lifetime of musical bliss. Learn more at www.leeshaw.org. If you'd like to buy this album, you can supporting The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/25/the-jazz-session-137-matthew-shipp/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/25/the-jazz-session-137-matthew-shipp/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:01:52 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1704 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/25/the-jazz-session-137-matthew-shipp/feed/ 7 42:32 "To me, music is an occult alphabet of frequencies and vibrations that are transmitted on an instrument." So says pianist Matthew Shipp, whose new solo ... "To me, music is an occult alphabet of frequencies and vibrations that are transmitted on an instrument." So says pianist Matthew Shipp, whose new solo piano recording, 4D (Thirsty Ear, 2010) comes out on January 26. In this interview, Shipp talks about the joy of solo piano; the lessons he learned from David S. Ware and Roscoe Mitchell; and the origins of music itself. Learn more at www.matthewshipp.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/21/the-jazz-session-136-james-weidman/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/21/the-jazz-session-136-james-weidman/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:01:02 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1694 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/21/the-jazz-session-136-james-weidman/feed/ 2 34:04 Pianist James Weidman is well known as an accompanist to some of the most heralded singers of our time, from Abbey Lincoln to Cassandra Wilson. ... Pianist James Weidman is well known as an accompanist to some of the most heralded singers of our time, from Abbey Lincoln to Cassandra Wilson. In recent years he's travelled the world as a member of Joe Lovano's band. On his new CD, Three Worlds (Inner Circle, 2009), Weidman leads an eclectic ensemble of improvisers through his own creative compositions. In this interview, Weidman talks about his early decision not to be pigeonholed; why he usually writes music away from the piano; and his recent trip to play jazz in Moscow. Learn more at www.jamesweidman.com. If you'd like to buy this record, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:01:59 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1658 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/feed/ 0 27:23 Pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer has spent more than a decade making music that's both fun and smart. He draws on everything from James P. ... Pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer has spent more than a decade making music that's both fun and smart. He draws on everything from James P. Johnson and Fats Waller to contemporary pop music on his new album, Lovelight (Alert Music, 2009). In this interview, recorded at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Kaeshammer talks about the nature of showmanship; how he came to love the early stride piano masters; and why New Orleans has become an important source of inspiration for his music. Learn more at kaeshammer.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/23/the-jazz-session-126-cooper-moore/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/23/the-jazz-session-126-cooper-moore/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:44:45 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1573 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/23/the-jazz-session-126-cooper-moore/feed/ 0 70:10 Cooper-Moore is a musical renaissance man. He's a pianist who also invents and builds his own instruments. He's steeped in history and tradition, and refreshingly ... Cooper-Moore is a musical renaissance man. He's a pianist who also invents and builds his own instruments. He's steeped in history and tradition, and refreshingly free from convention. In this interview, Cooper-Moore talks about his childhood days as the town musician; why he feels that playing music is far more than a profession; and how and why he began creating his own instruments. Learn more at www.hopscotchrecords.com/cooper.html. Several of the tunes in this interview come from the new Digital Primitives album. If you'd like to buy this recording, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/02/the-jazz-session-117-eldar/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/02/the-jazz-session-117-eldar/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:01:38 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1494 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/02/the-jazz-session-117-eldar/feed/ 3 49:00 Pianist Eldar came onto the jazz scene as a child prodigy. Now in his early 20s, Eldar is expanding his repertoire as a composer and ... Pianist Eldar came onto the jazz scene as a child prodigy. Now in his early 20s, Eldar is expanding his repertoire as a composer and improviser. His new album is Virtue (Sony Masterworks Jazz, 2009). In this wide-ranging interview, Eldar talks about making music relevant to the present day; the nature of the jazz audience; and why many people respond to the "color" of music before anything else. Learn more at eldarjazz.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:01:12 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1349 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/feed/ 0 33:50 Pianist and vocalist Patti Wicks teams up with her Italian trio -- bassist Giovanni Sanguinetti and drummer Giovanni Gulino -- and guest saxophonist Scott Hamilton ... Pianist and vocalist Patti Wicks teams up with her Italian trio -- bassist Giovanni Sanguinetti and drummer Giovanni Gulino -- and guest saxophonist Scott Hamilton for Dedicated To... (Geco Records, 2009). In this interview, Wicks talks about how she dealt with her childhood visual impairment and learned to play by ear; her college days at the Crane School of Music and her early years in New York; and why Italy has become a home-away-from-home for her. Learn more at pattiwicks.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/21/the-jazz-session-99-robert-glasper/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/21/the-jazz-session-99-robert-glasper/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:01:08 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1268 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/21/the-jazz-session-99-robert-glasper/feed/ 0 34:03 Robert Glasper believes that improvised music can authentically incorporate hip hop rhythms -- and he also believes that authenticity is a necessary quality to make ... Robert Glasper believes that improvised music can authentically incorporate hip hop rhythms -- and he also believes that authenticity is a necessary quality to make the mix work. That kind of authenticity is what he's striving for on Double Booked (Blue Note, 2009), the new CD featuring both his acoustic trio and his larger electric band. In this interview, Glasper talks about the influence of Herbie Hancock's genre-busting music; why Glasper decided to feature both his bands on one album; and why he thinks John Coltrane might be mad if he came back today. Find out more at www.robertglasper.com. If you'd like to buy Double Booked, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/25/the-jazz-session-88-ellis-marsalis/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/25/the-jazz-session-88-ellis-marsalis/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:01:34 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1047 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/25/the-jazz-session-88-ellis-marsalis/feed/ 1 28:08 Ellis Marsalis is more than the father of four famous sons. He's an acclaimed pianist and educator in his own right, and his musical history ... Ellis Marsalis is more than the father of four famous sons. He's an acclaimed pianist and educator in his own right, and his musical history has covered a lot of ground. Homecoming (ELM Records, 2009), his new CD, is a mix of old and new, combining a reissue of 1985 duet session with saxophonist Eddie Harris, and new music recorded in 2009 with fellow New Orleanian pianist Jonathan Batiste. In this interview, Marsalis talks about how his time in the Marines helped build his piano chops; how he got his gig with trumpeter Al Hirt; and what makes New Orleans "fertile ground" for a jazz musician. Find out more at EllisMarsalis.com. Help support The Jazz Session by buying this album via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-87-vijay-iyer/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-87-vijay-iyer/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:01:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1055 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/23/the-jazz-session-87-vijay-iyer/feed/ 6 60:52 Pianist Vijay Iyer navigates the stream of history on his new trio recording, Historicity (ACT, 2009). Joined by bassist Stephan Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore, ... Pianist Vijay Iyer navigates the stream of history on his new trio recording, Historicity (ACT, 2009). Joined by bassist Stephan Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore, Iyer unravels and rebuilds compositions of his own, and those of a cast as diverse as Stevie Wonder, Andrew Hill, Leonard Bernstein and M.I.A. In this interview, Iyer tackles everything from mirror neurons to math jazz, Fibonacci numbers to the legacy of Roy Haynes. And he answers the question: Is it necessary to understand any of this stuff to appreciate his music? Learn more at www.vijay-iyer.com. Help support The Jazz Session by buying this album via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/11/the-jazz-session-82-marian-mcpartland/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/11/the-jazz-session-82-marian-mcpartland/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:01:20 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=966 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/11/the-jazz-session-82-marian-mcpartland/feed/ 0 18:42 Jason Crane interviews pianist Marian McPartland. For 30 years, McPartland has been the host of Piano Jazz, a weekly radio program featuring duets between McPartland ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Marian McPartland. For 30 years, McPartland has been the host of Piano Jazz, a weekly radio program featuring duets between McPartland and many of the great jazz players of the past several generations. In this interview, McPartland talks about the benefit of an unexpected visit from Bill Evans; why the Hickory House was a good jazz room in spite of itself; and why she chose to compose a piece for one of the most famous environmental activists of the 20th century. Find out more at the Piano Jazz Web site. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/07/the-jazz-session-80-sam-yahel/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/07/the-jazz-session-80-sam-yahel/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:01:52 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=951 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/07/the-jazz-session-80-sam-yahel/feed/ 0 30:10 Jason Crane interviews Sam Yahel. Yahel is best known as an organist who has performed and recorded with Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Norah Jones, Lizz ... Jason Crane interviews Sam Yahel. Yahel is best known as an organist who has performed and recorded with Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Norah Jones, Lizz Wright, Ryan Kisor, Madeleine Peyroux and many others. He started as a pianist, though, a side he showcases on his new album, Hometown (Posi-Tone, 2009). In this interview, Yahel talks about his decision to make a piano recording, how his organ playing has added to his piano playing, and the influence of Malian singer Oumou Sangaré (after whom he named one of the tracks on Hometown). Find out more at SamYahel.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/04/the-jazz-session-79-myra-melford/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/04/the-jazz-session-79-myra-melford/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:01:18 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=937 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/04/the-jazz-session-79-myra-melford/feed/ 2 39:45 Jason Crane interviews pianist Myra Melford. Melford is active with many groups and on many recordings, including this year's Under The Water (Libra, 2009) with ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Myra Melford. Melford is active with many groups and on many recordings, including this year's Under The Water (Libra, 2009) with pianist Satoko Fujii. In this interview, Melford talks about her early contact with Leroy Jenkins, Henry Threadgill and other AACM musicians; her pursuit of an individual voice; and the role that her meditation and martial arts practices have played in her music. Find out more at MyraMelford.com. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/28/the-jazz-session-76-steve-kuhn/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/28/the-jazz-session-76-steve-kuhn/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:01:53 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=918 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/28/the-jazz-session-76-steve-kuhn/feed/ 1 51:47 Jason Crane interviews pianist Steve Kuhn. Kuhn's new album, Mostly Coltrane (ECM, 2009), pays tribute to John Coltrane, with whom Kuhn worked for several weeks ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Steve Kuhn. Kuhn's new album, Mostly Coltrane (ECM, 2009), pays tribute to John Coltrane, with whom Kuhn worked for several weeks in the early 60s. In this interview, Kuhn talks about Coltrane, the Lenox School of Jazz, his composing methods, and the support he received early on from Bill Evans. He also discusses the sacrifices he made in pursuit of his musical vision. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/20/the-jazz-session-73-bill-anschell-and-brent-jensen/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/20/the-jazz-session-73-bill-anschell-and-brent-jensen/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:05:29 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=900 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/20/the-jazz-session-73-bill-anschell-and-brent-jensen/feed/ 0 40:35 Jason Crane interviews pianist Bill Anschell and saxophonist Brent Jensen. Their new album, We Couldn't Agree More (Origin, 2009) is a duet session. In this ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Bill Anschell and saxophonist Brent Jensen. Their new album, We Couldn't Agree More (Origin, 2009) is a duet session. In this interview, Anschell and Jensen talk about how the album came to be, the particular qualities of duet playing, and the question of standards versus new music. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/20/the-jazz-session-67-arturo-ofarrill/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/20/the-jazz-session-67-arturo-ofarrill/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:05:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=778 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/20/the-jazz-session-67-arturo-ofarrill/feed/ 2 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/09/the-jazz-session-52-marilyn-crispell/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/09/the-jazz-session-52-marilyn-crispell/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:41:28 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=564 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/04/09/the-jazz-session-52-marilyn-crispell/feed/ 5 46:54 Jason Crane interviews pianist Marilyn Crispell about her album of solo piano pieces, Vignettes (ECM, 2008). Crispell made an early name for herself with Anthony ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Marilyn Crispell about her album of solo piano pieces, Vignettes (ECM, 2008). Crispell made an early name for herself with Anthony Braxton, and she's since amassed an impressive list of recordings that include composed and freely improvised pieces. In this interview, Crispell talks about the nature of improvisation, the particular challenges of solo playing, and the joys of Woodstock, NY. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/27/the-jazz-session-48-marcin-wasilewski/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/27/the-jazz-session-48-marcin-wasilewski/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:05:28 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=440 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/27/the-jazz-session-48-marcin-wasilewski/feed/ 2 24:07 Jason Crane interviews Polish pianist and composer Marcin Wasilewski. His new recording, January (ECM, 2008), features his own compositions alongside those of Gary Peacock, Carla ... Jason Crane interviews Polish pianist and composer Marcin Wasilewski. His new recording, January (ECM, 2008), features his own compositions alongside those of Gary Peacock, Carla Bley, Ennio Moricone and ... Prince. Wasilewski's trio is very much a part of the new European piano trio renaissance, featuring inventive material played democratically. CONTEST! The Marcin Wasilewski Trio starts a U.S. tour on November 1 in Seattle, with stops in San Francisco, LA, Chicago, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Columbus. I've got two tickets to Marcin's show at the Jazz Bakery in LA on Monday, November 3. To win, be the first person to send an e-mail to contest@thejazzsession.com with "Marcin" in the subject line. Listeners who have won in the past 30 days need to sit this one out. Everyone else -- good luck! Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/20/the-jazz-session-47-satoko-fujii/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/20/the-jazz-session-47-satoko-fujii/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:48:02 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=425 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/10/20/the-jazz-session-47-satoko-fujii/feed/ 2 38:07 Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Satoko Fujii. Fujii has released four new recordings in 2008, her 50th birthday year. These records find her with ... Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Satoko Fujii. Fujii has released four new recordings in 2008, her 50th birthday year. These records find her with her New York trio; on accordion in the avant-folk-jazz group of her husband, trumpeter Natsuki Tamura; in a quartet with some of Japan's most talented improvising musicians; and in a second trio with both American and Japanese musicians. Far from slowing down in her middle years, Fujii seems to be pushing herself even more relentlessly, searching for new and exciting ways of expressing her musical ideas. Find out more at Satoko Fujii's Web site. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/12/the-jazz-session-43-spencer-day-tanglewood-jazz-fest-part-3/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/12/the-jazz-session-43-spencer-day-tanglewood-jazz-fest-part-3/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:03:58 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=331 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/12/the-jazz-session-43-spencer-day-tanglewood-jazz-fest-part-3/feed/ 1 26:23 Jason Crane interviews singer-songwriter Spencer Day in the last of three interviews recorded at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Day and his band had just ... Jason Crane interviews singer-songwriter Spencer Day in the last of three interviews recorded at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Day and his band had just finished their set at the festival, one day after Day joined Marian McPartland on stage for a live taping to celebrate her 90th birthday. That's quite a distance from growing up Mormon in small southwestern towns. Day is nearly finished with his next CD, which includes the Turtle Island String Quartet and a gospel choir performing Day's compositions. This interview features tracks from Day's 2005 recording Movie of Your Life. Find out more at spencerday.com. Pianists, Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/18/the-jazz-session-38-aaron-parks/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/18/the-jazz-session-38-aaron-parks/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:16:41 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=239 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/08/18/the-jazz-session-38-aaron-parks/feed/ 3 36:21 Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Aaron Parks. Parks is 24 years old—and he started college 11 years ago. A child prodigy who entered the ... Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Aaron Parks. Parks is 24 years old—and he started college 11 years ago. A child prodigy who entered the University of Washington at age 13 as a triple major in math, computer science and music, Parks quickly found that music was his true calling. Now, after a five-year stint with trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Parks has released his Blue Note debut, Invisible Cinema. The album is a tour de force of composition, imagination and performance. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/06/the-jazz-session-32-tord-gustavsen/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/06/the-jazz-session-32-tord-gustavsen/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:10:07 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/06/the-jazz-session-32-tord-gustavsen/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/06/the-jazz-session-32-tord-gustavsen/feed/ 0 35:04 Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Tord Gustavsen. His most recent recording, Being There (ECM, 2007), is part of a trilogy of records exploring the ... Jason Crane interviews pianist and composer Tord Gustavsen. His most recent recording, Being There (ECM, 2007), is part of a trilogy of records exploring the intimate territory traversed by the pianist and his trio. With bassist Harald Johnsen and drummer Jarle Vespestad, Gustavsen delves deeply into the rich musics of the world, filtering the results through a contemplative lens. Being There is an album that rewards repeated listening, and the interview makes it clear that a lot of thought and passion has gone into the music. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/07/24/the-jazz-session-22-david-witham/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/07/24/the-jazz-session-22-david-witham/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:12:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/07/24/the-jazz-session-22-david-witham/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/07/24/the-jazz-session-22-david-witham/feed/ 0 31:37 Jason Crane interviews keyboardist and composer David Witham. Witham is George Benson's musical director, a gig he's held down for more than 20 years. His ... Jason Crane interviews keyboardist and composer David Witham. Witham is George Benson's musical director, a gig he's held down for more than 20 years. His resume includes everyone from Michael Brecker and Eddie Harris to k.d. lang, Jose Feliciano and Paul Anka. On his new album, Spinning The Circle (Cryptogramophone, 2007), Witham assembles an all-star cast from across the musical spectrum to play primarily his own compositions. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/16/the-jazz-session-18-jason-moran/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/16/the-jazz-session-18-jason-moran/#comments Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:27:07 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/16/the-jazz-session-18-jason-moran/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/06/16/the-jazz-session-18-jason-moran/feed/ 0 29:12 Jason Crane interviews pianist Jason Moran at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Moran came to play with two bands -- his own Bandwagon and ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Jason Moran at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Moran came to play with two bands -- his own Bandwagon and Don Byron's Ivey Divey trio. Moran's most recent CD is Artist In Residence (Blue Note, 2006), an album composed mostly of Moran's commissioned works. Moran talks about philosopher Adrian Piper, pianist Jaki Byard, and his new commission to create a multimedia piece inspired by Thelonious Monk's 1959 Town Hall concert. Find out more at JasonMoran.com. Pianists, Podcast, RIJF Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/02/show-6-misha-piatigorsky/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/02/show-6-misha-piatigorsky/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:05:52 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/02/show-6-misha-piatigorsky/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/04/02/show-6-misha-piatigorsky/feed/ 1 36:58 Jason Crane interviews pianist Misha Piatigorsky. Misha fled with his family from Russia during the height of the Cold War and ended up in New ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Misha Piatigorsky. Misha fled with his family from Russia during the height of the Cold War and ended up in New Jersey. A classically trained pianist, he discovered jazz and fell in love with the music, ending up at Rutgers studying with Kenny Barron. He won the 2004 Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. He's also the pianist and musical director for singing legend Mark Murphy. Misha’s new trio with bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummer Ari Hoenig is a fusion of hip-hop grooves with his non-traditional jazz compositions. Their new record is Uncommon Circumstance (MISHAMUSIC, 2007). Find out more at mishamusic.com. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/26/show-5-toru-dodo/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/26/show-5-toru-dodo/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:01:30 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/26/show-5-toru-dodo/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/26/show-5-toru-dodo/feed/ 1 35:24 Jason Crane interviews Japanese pianist Toru Dodo. Born in Tokyo, Dodo started playing piano at age 4, then gave up his dream of concert piano ... Jason Crane interviews Japanese pianist Toru Dodo. Born in Tokyo, Dodo started playing piano at age 4, then gave up his dream of concert piano for the economics department at Tokyo's Meiji University. He found jazz at Meiji, and eventually came to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music. Since moving to New York City in 1998, Dodo has released three CDs and performed with Kenny Garret, Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, Ruth Brown and Terumasa Hino. His new album is Dodo 3 (Jazzcity, 2006). Find out more at torudodo.com. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/03/show-2-luis-perdomo/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/03/show-2-luis-perdomo/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:24:19 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/03/show-2-luis-perdomo/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/03/03/show-2-luis-perdomo/feed/ 2 37:40 Jason Crane interviews pianist Luis Perdomo. Since coming to New York from his native Venezuela, Perdomo has blossomed as a player. As a student at ... Jason Crane interviews pianist Luis Perdomo. Since coming to New York from his native Venezuela, Perdomo has blossomed as a player. As a student at the Manhattan School of Music and at Queens College, he studied with pianists Harold Danko and Sir Roland Hanna. As a professional musician, he's played with Ray Baretto, Ravi Coltrane, Miguel Zenon, Dafnis Prieto, and Timbalaye, to name a few. Perdomo's adventurous new record is Awareness (RKM Music, 2006). It features his working trio of Hans Glawischnig on bass and Eric McPherson on drums, and on several tracks, an expanded group with bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Nasheet Waits. Find out more about Luis Perdomo at LuisPerdomoJazz.com. Pianists, Podcast Jason Crane no no