http://thejazzsession.com The online jazz interview show hosted by Jason Crane. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:01:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 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/2010/09/02/the-jazz-session-196-john-escreet/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/02/the-jazz-session-196-john-escreet/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:01:42 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2192 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/09/02/the-jazz-session-196-john-escreet/feed/ 0 38:54 Pianist John Escreet explores a structured freedom on his album, Don't Fight The Inevitable (Mythology, 2010). In this interview, Escreet talks about his upbringing in ... Pianist John Escreet explores a structured freedom on his album, Don't Fight The Inevitable (Mythology, 2010). In this interview, Escreet talks about his upbringing in England; his important experiences with drummer Tyshawn Sorey and saxophonist David Binney; and a new commission that debuts this month. Learn more at www.johnescreet.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/2010/08/30/the-jazz-session-195-andrew-lamb/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/30/the-jazz-session-195-andrew-lamb/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:01:36 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2185 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/30/the-jazz-session-195-andrew-lamb/feed/ 0 37:03 Two weeks after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Andrew Lamb's trio went into the studio to record a response, the album New Orleans Suite ... Two weeks after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Andrew Lamb's trio went into the studio to record a response, the album New Orleans Suite (Engine Studios, 2005 & 2010). Now that album has been remastered and reissued to mark the fifth anniversary of the storm and the engineering disaster that flooded New Orleans. In this interview, Lamb talks about his personal connections to New Orleans; the experience of making the record in the days immediately after the storm; and why he feels musicians have a responsibility to make music that talks about social and political issues. Learn more at www.myspace.com/andrewtheblacklamb. 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/2010/08/26/the-jazz-session-194-shane-endsley-of-kneebody/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/26/the-jazz-session-194-shane-endsley-of-kneebody/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:01:58 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2179 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/26/the-jazz-session-194-shane-endsley-of-kneebody/feed/ 0 46:52 For more than a decade, Kneebody has been making music that's hard to classify and harder to resist. Their new album is You Can Have ... For more than a decade, Kneebody has been making music that's hard to classify and harder to resist. Their new album is You Can Have Your Moment (Winter & Winter, 2010). In this interview, trumpeter Shane Endsley talks about the band's different approach to recording the new album; the complex series of musical cues the band uses to arrange music live onstage; and how the combination of Theo Bleckmann and Charles Ives led to a recording relationship with the Winter & Winter label. Learn more at kneebody.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/2010/08/23/the-jazz-session-193-jimmy-amadie/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/23/the-jazz-session-193-jimmy-amadie/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:01:58 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2173 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/23/the-jazz-session-193-jimmy-amadie/feed/ 0 41:23 Pianist Jimmy Amadie has recorded seven albums, despite being able to play for just a couple hours every few months as a result of severe ... Pianist Jimmy Amadie has recorded seven albums, despite being able to play for just a couple hours every few months as a result of severe problems with his hands. On his most recent record, Kindred Spirits (TP Recordings, 2010), Amadie is joined by Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano and Lew Tabackin, among others. In this interview, Amadie talks about the long road back to playing; his subsequent battle with cancer; and his desire to have his music judged against the master musicians of the genre. Learn more at www.jimmyamadie.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/2010/08/19/the-jazz-session-192-gene-bertoncini/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/19/the-jazz-session-192-gene-bertoncini/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:01:18 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2157 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/19/the-jazz-session-192-gene-bertoncini/feed/ 0 43:19 Here's an interview I recorded in 2007 with guitarist Gene Bertoncini. This is what I said about him back then: Raised in the Bronx, Bertoncini began ... Here's an interview I recorded in 2007 with guitarist Gene Bertoncini. This is what I said about him back then: Raised in the Bronx, Bertoncini began his musical education at an early age, encouraged by his parents. He studied architecture at Notre Dame before deciding on a life of music. That decision was a smart one -- Bertoncini has since performed with the Metropolitan Opera orchestra, the Benny Goodman Sextet, Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, Wayne Shorter, Burt Bacharach, Michel LeGrand and many others. He's also on the faculty at the Tritone Jazz Camp (tritonejazz.com). All the selections in this show are taken from Bertoncini's recording Acoustic Romance (Sons of Sound, 2003), featuring drummer Akira Tana and bassist Rufus Reid. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/16/the-jazz-session-191-roland-vazquez/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/16/the-jazz-session-191-roland-vazquez/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:01:22 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2166 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/16/the-jazz-session-191-roland-vazquez/feed/ 2 36:21 Roland Vazquez explores a series of historical and philosophical ideas through the medium of music on The Visitor (RVCD, 2010). In this interview, Vazquez talks ... Roland Vazquez explores a series of historical and philosophical ideas through the medium of music on The Visitor (RVCD, 2010). In this interview, Vazquez talks about his former and current large ensembles; the programmatic elements underlying the compositions; and why he decided to do something -- or rather not do something -- for the first time on this album. Learn more at www.rolandvazquez.com. The music on The Visitor was funded in part by a grant from the Aaron Copland Fund For Music, Inc. 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/2010/08/12/the-jazz-session-190-david-torn/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/12/the-jazz-session-190-david-torn/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:01:41 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2151 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/12/the-jazz-session-190-david-torn/feed/ 0 41:54 Here's an interview from the early days of The Jazz Session with guitarist David Torn. This is what I had to say about him back ... Here's an interview from the early days of The Jazz Session with guitarist David Torn. This is what I had to say about him back then: He’s a film composer whose music you’ve heard in Friday Night Lights, Believe In Me, and The Order. He’s also contributed tones and textures to films like this year’s Best Picture winner, The Departed, and the 2000 hit Traffic. Before his film days, he was known for daring musical collaborations on albums such as Cloud About Mercury (ECM, 1987). And he’s worked as a guitarist and/or producer for everyone from David Bowie and David Sylvian to John Legend and Tori Amos. David Torn has returned to ECM after two decades for prezens (ECM, 2007), an adventurous record that features Tim Berne, Craig Taborn and Tom Rainey. Learn more at DavidTorn.net. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/09/the-jazz-session-189-eric-hofbauer/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/09/the-jazz-session-189-eric-hofbauer/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:01:56 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2162 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/09/the-jazz-session-189-eric-hofbauer/feed/ 0 43:30 Eric Hofbauer is using the solo guitar to explore American identity on a trilogy of albums that began with American Vanity (Creative Nation Music, 2004) ... Eric Hofbauer is using the solo guitar to explore American identity on a trilogy of albums that began with American Vanity (Creative Nation Music, 2004) and continues with American Fear (Creative Nation Music, 2010). In this interview, Hofbauer talks about the pop tunes he covers on this record; how he uses improvisation to lead to composition; and why he started Creative Nation Music. Learn more at www.myspace.com/erichofbauer and at Creative Nation Music's site. 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/2010/08/05/the-jazz-session-188-pharez-whitted/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/05/the-jazz-session-188-pharez-whitted/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:01:07 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2142 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/05/the-jazz-session-188-pharez-whitted/feed/ 0 32:19 It's been 14 years since trumpeter Pharez Whitted last released an album, a drought he's now ended with Transient Journey (Owl Studios, 2010). In this ... It's been 14 years since trumpeter Pharez Whitted last released an album, a drought he's now ended with Transient Journey (Owl Studios, 2010). In this interview, Whitted talks about the changes in his life that led to the new recording; what it meant to grow up in a family where everyone played an instrument or sang; and why he decided early on to teach as well as play. Learn more at www.pharezwhitted.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/2010/08/02/the-jazz-session-187-david-weiss/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/02/the-jazz-session-187-david-weiss/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:01:28 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2137 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/08/02/the-jazz-session-187-david-weiss/feed/ 0 38:54 Trumpeter David Weiss and his band Point Of Departure explore music from the late 1960s on their new record, Snuck In (Sunnyside, 2010), recorded live ... Trumpeter David Weiss and his band Point Of Departure explore music from the late 1960s on their new record, Snuck In (Sunnyside, 2010), recorded live at Jazz Standard in New York. In this interview, Weiss talks about the little-known Detroit composers who wrote some of the songs on the new record; why he chose to cover other people's music on this recording; and how he found the impressive roster of talent in Point Of Departure. Learn more at www.davidweissmusic.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/2010/07/29/the-jazz-session-186-steve-coleman/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/29/the-jazz-session-186-steve-coleman/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:17 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2131 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/29/the-jazz-session-186-steve-coleman/feed/ 0 55:26 Steve Coleman leads his band Five Elements through another thought-provoking set on Harvesting Semblances And Affinities (Pi Recordings, 2010), his first American-label release in nine ... Steve Coleman leads his band Five Elements through another thought-provoking set on Harvesting Semblances And Affinities (Pi Recordings, 2010), his first American-label release in nine years and his first new album in four years. In this interview, Coleman talks about a wide range of topics, from seeing Sonny Stitt play a student horn in a motel room in Chicago to the philosophy and research underlying his musical explorations. Learn more at www.m-base.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/2010/07/26/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/2010/07/22/the-jazz-session-184-bryan-murray-of-bryan-and-the-haggards/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/22/the-jazz-session-184-bryan-murray-of-bryan-and-the-haggards/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:01:17 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2121 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/22/the-jazz-session-184-bryan-murray-of-bryan-and-the-haggards/feed/ 0 33:48 When one thinks of free jazz, one of the first names that springs to mind is that of Merle Haggard. And so, it's perfectly natural ... When one thinks of free jazz, one of the first names that springs to mind is that of Merle Haggard. And so, it's perfectly natural that saxophonist Bryan Murray would have assembled a band to play free versions of Haggard's songs. The result is the very engaging Pretend It's The End Of The World (Hot Cup, 2010). In this interview, Murray talks about the inspiration for the record and how the band made the songs work in such a different context. Learn more at www.myspace.com/bryanandthehaggards. 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/2010/07/19/the-jazz-session-183-charnett-moffett/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/19/the-jazz-session-183-charnett-moffett/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:01:17 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2114 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/19/the-jazz-session-183-charnett-moffett/feed/ 0 40:17 Bassist Charnett Moffett grew up in a musical family. Which is to say, his dad played with Ornette Coleman and the whole Moffett family band ... Bassist Charnett Moffett grew up in a musical family. Which is to say, his dad played with Ornette Coleman and the whole Moffett family band was touring the world when Charnett was a kid. More than two decades later, Charnett is bringing that family history and his own impressive musical resume to bear on his new album, Treasure (Motema, 2010). In this interview, Charnett talks about the thinking behind this album; his childhood experiences and how they shaped the musician he is today; and his work with guitarist Stanley Jordan, who appears on Treasure. Learn more at motema.com/artist/charnett-moffett. 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/2010/07/01/the-jazz-session-182-michael-musillami/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/01/the-jazz-session-182-michael-musillami/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:01:44 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2107 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/07/01/the-jazz-session-182-michael-musillami/feed/ 2 35:33 Guitarist Michael Musillami's new album, Old Tea (Playscape Recordings, 2010) was conceived in tragedy. Musillami talks about that great loss in this interview, and also ... Guitarist Michael Musillami's new album, Old Tea (Playscape Recordings, 2010) was conceived in tragedy. Musillami talks about that great loss in this interview, and also about how he used music as one tool to navigate through dark waters. Learn more at www.michaelmusillami.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/2010/06/28/the-jazz-session-181-stephan-crump/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/28/the-jazz-session-181-stephan-crump/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:01:34 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2098 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/28/the-jazz-session-181-stephan-crump/feed/ 0 37:33 Bassist Stephan Crump formed the Rosetta Trio with guitarists Liberty Ellman and Jamie Fox to play music he composed in response to September 11. Now, ... Bassist Stephan Crump formed the Rosetta Trio with guitarists Liberty Ellman and Jamie Fox to play music he composed in response to September 11. Now, with their second album, Reclamation (Sunnyside, 2010), the trio continues to explore an exposed and intimate sonic landscape. In this interview, Crump talks about the origins of the band; the trio's particular sonic palette; and the benefits of playing without drums. Learn more at www.stephancrump.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/2010/06/26/the-jazz-session-hits-600000-downloads/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/26/the-jazz-session-hits-600000-downloads/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:11:40 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2093 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/26/the-jazz-session-hits-600000-downloads/feed/ 4 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/24/the-jazz-session-180-matt-white-of-fight-the-big-bull/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/24/the-jazz-session-180-matt-white-of-fight-the-big-bull/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:01:26 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2088 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/24/the-jazz-session-180-matt-white-of-fight-the-big-bull/feed/ 1 41:43 Guitarist Matt White and his band Fight The Big Bull are part of the creative music scene in Richmond, Virginia. Their new album All Is ... Guitarist Matt White and his band Fight The Big Bull are part of the creative music scene in Richmond, Virginia. Their new album All Is Gladness In The Kingdom (Clean Feed, 2010) features the playing and arrangements of Steven Bernstein, perhaps best known for his band Sex Mob. In this interview, White talks about the surprisingly fertile Richmond scene; how he came to work with Bernstein; and why a song from The Band ended up on the new record. Learn more at www.fightthebigbull.com. And be sure to listen to Dean Christesen and Matt White as they provide audio commentary for the entire album at the RVA Jazz site. 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/2010/06/17/the-jazz-session-178-taylor-ho-bynum/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/17/the-jazz-session-178-taylor-ho-bynum/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:01:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2075 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/17/the-jazz-session-178-taylor-ho-bynum/feed/ 0 53:00 Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum has his fingers in so many pies, he should open a bakery. In addition to his recent CD Madeleine Dreams (Firehouse ... Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum has his fingers in so many pies, he should open a bakery. In addition to his recent CD Madeleine Dreams (Firehouse 12 Records, 2009) with his band SpiderMonkey Strings, he's also on a new duo CD, Stepwise (Not Two Records, 2010), with drummer Tomas Fujiwara. And he's helping run the Tri-Centric Foundation, which preserves and advances the music of Anthony Braxton. And he helps run a record label. And he's launching a fall tour ... by bicycle. He talks about all that and more in this interview. Learn more at taylorhobynum.com. The music in this interview comes from two different albums. If you'd like to buy these albums, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing them via the links 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/2010/06/10/the-jazz-session-176-rufus-reid/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/10/the-jazz-session-176-rufus-reid/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:01:11 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2060 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/10/the-jazz-session-176-rufus-reid/feed/ 0 36:45 Bassist Rufus Reid says he's found a very special combination of players on his new trio CD, Out Front (Motema Music, 2010). In this interview, ... Bassist Rufus Reid says he's found a very special combination of players on his new trio CD, Out Front (Motema Music, 2010). In this interview, Reid talks about why pianist Steve Allee and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca make for such rare trio partners; how he approaches both trio and large ensemble playing; and why he feels compelled to keep reaching for new experiences. Learn more at www.rufusreid.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/2010/06/07/the-jazz-session-175-sunny-jain/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/07/the-jazz-session-175-sunny-jain/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:01:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2054 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/07/the-jazz-session-175-sunny-jain/feed/ 0 36:19 Drummer Sunny Jain is using his superpowers for good, choosing on his new album, Taboo (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, 2010) to make a series of ... Drummer Sunny Jain is using his superpowers for good, choosing on his new album, Taboo (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, 2010) to make a series of strong statements about social issues, set against South Asian cultural norms. In this interview, Jain talks about his decision to use traditional song forms to say non-traditional things; the intricate interplay of the band; and the many guest vocalists who appear on the record. Learn more at www.sunnyjain.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/2010/06/03/the-jazz-session-174-redwood-jazz-alliance/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/03/the-jazz-session-174-redwood-jazz-alliance/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:01:29 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2045 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/06/03/the-jazz-session-174-redwood-jazz-alliance/feed/ 0 23:40 If all you know about Humboldt County, California, is Firesign Theatre and, uh, "agriculture," then it's time you got to know the Redwood Jazz Alliance. ... If all you know about Humboldt County, California, is Firesign Theatre and, uh, "agriculture," then it's time you got to know the Redwood Jazz Alliance. Located behind the "Redwood Curtain," the RJA is successfully bringing in major jazz artists to a community that wouldn't otherwise have access to them. In this interview, three board members -- Dan Aldag, Michael Eldridge and Eric Neel -- talk about the origins of the Alliance; its early success in attracting top-flight talent; and how the local community has taken up the cause. Learn more at www.redwoodjazzalliance.org. NOTE:This interview was recorded in the summer of 2009, so please check the RJA site for a current list of events. 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/2010/05/27/the-jazz-session-172-spike-wilner-of-smalls-jazz-club/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/27/the-jazz-session-172-spike-wilner-of-smalls-jazz-club/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 04:01:32 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2034 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/27/the-jazz-session-172-spike-wilner-of-smalls-jazz-club/feed/ 0 27:38 Spike Wilner is a jazz pianist and also one of the owners of Small's Jazz Club in New York City. In this interview, Wilner talks ... Spike Wilner is a jazz pianist and also one of the owners of Small's Jazz Club in New York City. In this interview, Wilner talks about the often colorful history of the club; it's philosophy of musical intimacy; and how it has become “a hang” for jazz musicians. Learn more at smallsjazzclub.com. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/24/the-jazz-session-171-seth-abramson-of-jazz-standard/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/24/the-jazz-session-171-seth-abramson-of-jazz-standard/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 04:01:34 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2024 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/24/the-jazz-session-171-seth-abramson-of-jazz-standard/feed/ 0 26:09 Seth Abramson is a musician and longtime music promoter who books Jazz Standard, one of the premier jazz clubs in New York. In this interview, ... Seth Abramson is a musician and longtime music promoter who books Jazz Standard, one of the premier jazz clubs in New York. In this interview, Abramsom talks about the musical philosophy of the Starndard; how he decides who to book when; and how the Standard got its start. Learn more at www.jazzstandard.net. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/20/the-jazz-session-170-sam-newsome/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/20/the-jazz-session-170-sam-newsome/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 04:01:30 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2014 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/20/the-jazz-session-170-sam-newsome/feed/ 0 42:01 Sam Newsome made a decision nearly 15 years ago to switch exclusively to the soprano saxophone. His most recent album, Blue Soliloquy (self-produced, 2009) is ... Sam Newsome made a decision nearly 15 years ago to switch exclusively to the soprano saxophone. His most recent album, Blue Soliloquy (self-produced, 2009) is a solo exploration of that instrument. In this interview, Newsome talks about his pattern of intensive periods of study; the musical goals he had for the new record; and also about other projects with which he's involved, including a dance performance and a collaboration with a Romanian pianist. Learn more at www.samnewsome.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/2010/05/17/the-jazz-session-169-peter-erskine/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/17/the-jazz-session-169-peter-erskine/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 04:01:03 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2009 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/17/the-jazz-session-169-peter-erskine/feed/ 0 38:56 Drummer Peter Erskine has done it all: Stan Kenton, Weather Report, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band and many, many others. Most recently, he's appeared on ... Drummer Peter Erskine has done it all: Stan Kenton, Weather Report, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band and many, many others. Most recently, he's appeared on two albums, The Trio Live At Charlie O's (Fuzzy Music, 2010) and The Avatar Sessions (Fuzzy Music, 2010). In this interview, Erskine talks about the differences between playing drums in a big band and trio; the unexpected success of the recording at Charlie O's; and some of the upcoming projects with which he's involved. Learn more at www.petererskine.com and www.fuzzymusic.com. If you'd like to buy these albums, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing them via the links below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/13/the-jazz-session-168-dana-hall/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/13/the-jazz-session-168-dana-hall/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 04:01:24 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=2002 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/13/the-jazz-session-168-dana-hall/feed/ 0 34:29 Drummer Dana Hall has made a name for himself in the bands of Terell Stafford, Malachi Thompson, Bobby Broom and many others. Now he's taking ... Drummer Dana Hall has made a name for himself in the bands of Terell Stafford, Malachi Thompson, Bobby Broom and many others. Now he's taking the lead with his debut recording, Into The Light (Origin, 2009). In this interview, Hall talks about the recording of the new album; the idea of "pacing" a recording session; and how he chose a career as a drummer after he'd already established himself as a aerospace engineer. Learn more at danahallmusic.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/2010/05/10/the-jazz-session-167-paul-pines/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/10/the-jazz-session-167-paul-pines/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 04:01:23 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1993 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/10/the-jazz-session-167-paul-pines/feed/ 0 35:32 Paul Pines is a poet with roots deep in the jazz world. In the 1970s, he opened and ran the Tin Palace, a bar in ... Paul Pines is a poet with roots deep in the jazz world. In the 1970s, he opened and ran the Tin Palace, a bar in the Bowery where he booked many of the great jazz names of the day and others who would get some of their earliest gigs at the Palace. Pines has published several books of poetry and fiction, including the recent Last Call At The Tin Palace (Marsh Hawk Press, 2009). In this interview, recorded after a reading by Pines in Albany, NY, Pines talks about the early days of the Tin Palace; his working-class approach to running a jazz club; and some of the artists who graced the Palace's stage. Pines also reads from his new book and gives a preview of the year's Lake George Jazz Weekend, which he's run for nearly three decades. Learn more at paulpines.com. If you'd like to buy Pines' book, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/06/the-jazz-session-166-nels-cline/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/06/the-jazz-session-166-nels-cline/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 04:01:28 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1983 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/06/the-jazz-session-166-nels-cline/feed/ 0 42:27 Guitarist Nels Cline may be best known these days for his work with Wilco, but he'd already established himself as an inventive guitarist and composer ... Guitarist Nels Cline may be best known these days for his work with Wilco, but he'd already established himself as an inventive guitarist and composer long before teaming up with the band. On his new CD, Initiate (Cryptogramophone, 2010), the Nels Cline Singers trio explores a variety of rhythmic and harmonic concepts from their very original viewpoint. In this interview, Cline talks about the all-inclusive concept behind his current trio; his concerns years ago about playing in the trio format; and the previous jazz masters whose styles of leadership in the studio and on the bandstand he most tries to emulate. Learn more at www.nelscline.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/2010/05/03/the-jazz-session-165-torben-waldorff/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/03/the-jazz-session-165-torben-waldorff/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 04:01:28 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1978 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/05/03/the-jazz-session-165-torben-waldorff/feed/ 0 32:34 Guitarist Torben Waldorff's new CD is called American Rock Beauty (ArtistShare, 2010). On it, Waldorff explores improvisation that is deeply rooted in the American and ... Guitarist Torben Waldorff's new CD is called American Rock Beauty (ArtistShare, 2010). On it, Waldorff explores improvisation that is deeply rooted in the American and British rock music he grew up with as a kid. In this interview, Waldorff talks about how he chose the title of the new record; the band and how they all met; and the way in which music served as a sanctuary for him during a turbulent childhood. Learn more at www.waldorff.com. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/29/the-jazz-session-164-henry-threadgill/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/29/the-jazz-session-164-henry-threadgill/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:01:44 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1972 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/29/the-jazz-session-164-henry-threadgill/feed/ 1 47:19 Multi-instrumentalist and composer Henry Threadgill has always followed his own particular muse, and his new album, And This Brings Us To, Vol. 1 (Pi Recordings, ... Multi-instrumentalist and composer Henry Threadgill has always followed his own particular muse, and his new album, And This Brings Us To, Vol. 1 (Pi Recordings, 2009), is no different. In this interview, Threadgill discusses the musical language he's developed, and the demands it places on the musicians who play with him; why he constantly searches for new ways of writing and playing; how cell phones and other digital technology are changing the way we interact with music and with each other; and the changes in the New York scene since the days when he arrived in the city. Learn more at www.pirecordings.com/artist/Henry_Threadgill. 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/2010/04/26/the-jazz-session-163-sonny-rollins/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/26/the-jazz-session-163-sonny-rollins/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:01:02 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1963 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/26/the-jazz-session-163-sonny-rollins/feed/ 0 34:00 "Jazz is as relevant today as the yearning of people to be free." That's how Sonny Rollins describes the state of the music in this ... "Jazz is as relevant today as the yearning of people to be free." That's how Sonny Rollins describes the state of the music in this interview, recorded in late 2009 during his European tour. He also talks about his early decision to choose music over painting; his choice from his earliest days to record controversial songs such as "The House I Live In;" and his theory about why the world is full of strife. Learn more at www.sonnyrollins.com. The music in this interview comes from the Sonny Rollins album Roadshows, Vol. 1. 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/2010/04/22/the-jazz-session-162-charles-evans/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/22/the-jazz-session-162-charles-evans/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:01:36 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1957 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/22/the-jazz-session-162-charles-evans/feed/ 0 38:10 Baritone saxophonist Charles Evans and his longtime friend, pianist Neil Shah, recently released Live At Saint Stephens (Hotcup, 2009), a duet recording that showcases Evans' ... Baritone saxophonist Charles Evans and his longtime friend, pianist Neil Shah, recently released Live At Saint Stephens (Hotcup, 2009), a duet recording that showcases Evans' amazing tone and inventive compositions. In this interview, Evans discusses his focus on the bari sax; his relationship with Neil Shah and how it impacts their music; and his plans for … bass fishing. Learn more at charlesevansmusic.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/2010/04/19/the-jazz-session-161-samuel-blaser/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/19/the-jazz-session-161-samuel-blaser/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:01:51 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1949 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/19/the-jazz-session-161-samuel-blaser/feed/ 0 36:30 On Pieces Of Old Sky (Clean Feed, 2009), Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser explores space and spectral harmony to great effect. In this interview, Blaser discusses ... On Pieces Of Old Sky (Clean Feed, 2009), Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser explores space and spectral harmony to great effect. In this interview, Blaser discusses the challenges of leaving space in music; his Swiss roots and how moving to New York changed his life; and several upcoming projects, including his jazz take on the music of Monteverdi. Learn more at samuelblaser.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/2010/04/15/the-jazz-session-160-matt-lavelle/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/15/the-jazz-session-160-matt-lavelle/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:01:44 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1943 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/15/the-jazz-session-160-matt-lavelle/feed/ 0 55:07 One of the things that makes Matt Lavelle uncommon is that he doubles on trumpet and bass clarinet, as you'll hear on his album The ... One of the things that makes Matt Lavelle uncommon is that he doubles on trumpet and bass clarinet, as you'll hear on his album The Manifestation Drama (KMB, 2009). In this interview, Lavelle talks about his own growth as a musician; why he started playing bass clarinet; and his fascinating friendships with swing-era veteran Hildred Humphries, jazz icon Ornette Coleman, and long-lost jazzman Giuseppi Logan. Learn more at www.myspace.com/mattlavelle. 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/2010/04/12/the-jazz-session-159-stanton-moore/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/12/the-jazz-session-159-stanton-moore/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:01:50 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1935 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/12/the-jazz-session-159-stanton-moore/feed/ 0 33:07 Drummer and New Orleans native Stanton Moore is a busy man, whether with his bands Galactic and Garage a Trois or as a solo artist. ... Drummer and New Orleans native Stanton Moore is a busy man, whether with his bands Galactic and Garage a Trois or as a solo artist. He's just released a trio CD called Groove Alchemy (Telarc, 2010), which is also the name of the companion instructional DVD and book, all of which explore funk drumming. In this interview, Moore talks about the legacy of drummers Jabo Starks, Clyde Stubblefield and Zigaboo Modeliste; why he decided to explore funk drumming in depth with this new project; and the experience of recording the album at Levon Helm's studio in Woodstock, NY. Learn more at www.stantonmoore.com. Moore also talks about the important work of Defend The Coast and Gulf Restoration Network, two organization dedicated to repairing the man-made damage to the wetlands along the Gulf Coast. Please give these organizations your support. 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/2010/04/08/the-jazz-session-158-erik-telford/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/08/the-jazz-session-158-erik-telford/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:01:37 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1928 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/08/the-jazz-session-158-erik-telford/feed/ 0 44:54 Trumpeter Erik Telford finds a balance between the electric and the acoustic on his new CD, Kinetic (EJT Music, 2009) and on his 2-CD/DVD set ... Trumpeter Erik Telford finds a balance between the electric and the acoustic on his new CD, Kinetic (EJT Music, 2009) and on his 2-CD/DVD set Live At The Hideout Theatre. In this interview, Telford talks about making music in Austin, TX; the evolution of his musical concept over time; and his band's success in appealing to a younger audience. Learn more at www.ejtmusic.com. [Full disclosure: I wrote the liner notes for Kinetic.] 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/2010/04/05/the-jazz-session-157-fred-ho/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/05/the-jazz-session-157-fred-ho/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:01:40 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1921 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/05/the-jazz-session-157-fred-ho/feed/ 0 39:07 Baritone saxophonist and composer Fred Ho made Celestial Green Monster (Mutable Music, 2010) because he thought he'd be dead soon. Ho's amazing fight against multiple ... Baritone saxophonist and composer Fred Ho made Celestial Green Monster (Mutable Music, 2010) because he thought he'd be dead soon. Ho's amazing fight against multiple instances of cancer, and his lifelong pursuit of social justice and musical adventure, informs much of the music on his new album. In this interview, Ho talks about making music while fighting cancer; his passion for large ensembles; and how he chooses to make a political statement through instrumental music. Learn more at www.bigredmediainc.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via this link: Fred Ho: Celestial Green Monster jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no 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/2010/04/01/the-jazz-session-156-joe-locke/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/01/the-jazz-session-156-joe-locke/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:01:41 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1906 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/04/01/the-jazz-session-156-joe-locke/feed/ 0 36:29 Vibraphonist Joe Locke's For The Love Of You (E1 Music, 2010) combines film music, pop music and Locke's original compositions into an organic whole stamped ... Vibraphonist Joe Locke's For The Love Of You (E1 Music, 2010) combines film music, pop music and Locke's original compositions into an organic whole stamped with Locke's unmistakable ear for melody and feel for rhythm. In this interview, Locke talks about finding vocalist Kenny Washington; his distinctive approach to arranging for his bands; and one possible explanation for the physicality of his live performances. Learn more at www.joelocke.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/2010/03/29/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/2010/03/26/half-a-million-downloads/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/26/half-a-million-downloads/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:38:04 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1896 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/26/half-a-million-downloads/feed/ 2 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/25/the-jazz-session-154-john-ellis/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/25/the-jazz-session-154-john-ellis/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:01:41 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1884 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/25/the-jazz-session-154-john-ellis/feed/ 1 37:56 Saxophonist John Ellis & Double-Wide return with an expanded instrumental line-up on their new CD, Puppet Mischief (Obliq Sound, 2010). This interview was recorded in ... Saxophonist John Ellis & Double-Wide return with an expanded instrumental line-up on their new CD, Puppet Mischief (Obliq Sound, 2010). This interview was recorded in Albany, NY, right before Ellis's show at Red Square. In this interview, Ellis talks about the addition of harmonica and trombone to the band; how he approaches recording sessions; and Ice Siren, his hour-long, song-based narrative collaboration with writer Andy Bragen. Learn more at johnaxsonellis.com. NOTE: This is John Ellis's second appearance on The Jazz Session. You can also hear him talk about the first Double-Wide album on TJS #37 from 2008. 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/2010/03/18/the-jazz-session-152-lionel-loueke/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/18/the-jazz-session-152-lionel-loueke/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:01:13 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1866 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/18/the-jazz-session-152-lionel-loueke/feed/ 0 31:48 Guitarist Lionel Loueke combines the music of his native Benin with his immersion in jazz on his album, Mwaliko (Blue Note, 2010). He's joined on ... Guitarist Lionel Loueke combines the music of his native Benin with his immersion in jazz on his album, Mwaliko (Blue Note, 2010). He's joined on the record by Angélique Kidjo, Esperanza Spaulding, Richard Bona, Marcus Gilmore and others. In this interview, Loueke talks about his early years in Benin and how he ended up playing jazz in the U.S.; the guests and repertoire on his new album; and the influence of Herbie Hancock on his music and his life. Learn more at www.lionelloueke.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/2010/03/15/the-jazz-session-151-brandon-seabrook/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/15/the-jazz-session-151-brandon-seabrook/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:01:27 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1861 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/15/the-jazz-session-151-brandon-seabrook/feed/ 1 29:42 Guitarist and banjo player Brandon Seabrook's trio plays a raging blend of metal, bluegrass and improvised music on their new CD, Seabrook Power Plant (Loyal ... Guitarist and banjo player Brandon Seabrook's trio plays a raging blend of metal, bluegrass and improvised music on their new CD, Seabrook Power Plant (Loyal Label, 2009). In this interview, Seabrook talks about the intense rhythmic drive of the album; why he started playing the tenor banjo; and the many projects he's been involved with as a sideman. Learn more at myspace.com/brandonseabrook. 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/2010/03/11/the-jazz-session-150-sam-sadigursky/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/11/the-jazz-session-150-sam-sadigursky/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:01:07 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1853 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/11/the-jazz-session-150-sam-sadigursky/feed/ 1 36:14 Show #150! Crazy, ain't it? Multi-instrumentalist Sadigursky just released Words Project III: Miniatures (New Amsterdam, 2010), the third in his series of releases combining contemporary poetry ... Show #150! Crazy, ain't it? Multi-instrumentalist Sadigursky just released Words Project III: Miniatures (New Amsterdam, 2010), the third in his series of releases combining contemporary poetry with improvised and through-composed music. In this interview, Sadigursky talks about his decision to use poems as an inspiration for composition; which texts lend themselves to his work and why; and what the various vocalists on his albums bring to the music. Learn more at samsadigursky.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/2010/03/08/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/2010/03/04/the-jazz-session-148-john-hollenbeck/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/04/the-jazz-session-148-john-hollenbeck/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:01:33 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1834 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/04/the-jazz-session-148-john-hollenbeck/feed/ 1 49:05 Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck is a constant explorer of new sonic terrain. His large ensemble album Eternal Interlude (Sunnyside, 2009) is no exception. In ... Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck is a constant explorer of new sonic terrain. His large ensemble album Eternal Interlude (Sunnyside, 2009) is no exception. In this interview, recorded at the artists retreat Yaddo in Saratoga Springs, NY, Hollenbeck talks about his approach to composition for large ensemble; his mid-retreat trip to the Grammy awards; and several upcoming projects. Learn more at johnhollenbeck.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/2010/03/01/the-jazz-session-147-chad-taylor/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/01/the-jazz-session-147-chad-taylor/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:01:39 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1825 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/01/the-jazz-session-147-chad-taylor/feed/ 1 34:40 Chad Taylor is a very busy man, playing drums with his own band and with Digital Primitives, the Chicago Underground ensembles, Nicole Mitchell and many ... Chad Taylor is a very busy man, playing drums with his own band and with Digital Primitives, the Chicago Underground ensembles, Nicole Mitchell and many others. Taylor's trio recording, Circle Down (482 Music, 2009) features bassist Chris Lightcap and pianist Angelica Sanchez. In this interview, Taylor talks about the idea of collective leadership in music; the many projects he's been involved with in recent years; and why sometimes the simplest music is the most difficult. Learn more at myspace.com/rythmicnavigation. 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/2010/02/26/jazz-writing-scott-giddens-profile/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/26/jazz-writing-scott-giddens-profile/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:40:15 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1823 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/26/jazz-writing-scott-giddens-profile/feed/ 0 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/2010/02/24/happy-anniversary/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/24/happy-anniversary/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:39:51 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1819 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/24/happy-anniversary/feed/ 3 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/22/the-jazz-session-145-harris-eisenstadt/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/22/the-jazz-session-145-harris-eisenstadt/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:01:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1795 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/22/the-jazz-session-145-harris-eisenstadt/feed/ 0 37:39 Drummer and composer Harris Eisenstadt's album Canada Day (Clean Feed, 2009) is a strong statement by an inventive composer. In this interview, Eisenstadt talks about ... Drummer and composer Harris Eisenstadt's album Canada Day (Clean Feed, 2009) is a strong statement by an inventive composer. In this interview, Eisenstadt talks about his compositional goals for the album; how this CD is both related to his past work and different from it; and also about his upcoming nonet project. Learn more at www.harriseisenstadt.com. NOTE: Eisenstadt and the Canada Day band will be at Ibeam in Brooklyn on Feb. 26 and 27, 2010. Learn more at ibeambrooklyn.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/2010/02/18/the-jazz-session-144-chris-kelsey/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/18/the-jazz-session-144-chris-kelsey/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:01:46 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1790 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/18/the-jazz-session-144-chris-kelsey/feed/ 1 50:28 Chris Kelsey is both a jazz musician and critic – one of the rare people who straddles both worlds. His new CD is Not Cool ... Chris Kelsey is both a jazz musician and critic – one of the rare people who straddles both worlds. His new CD is Not Cool (...as in “The Opposite of Paul Desmond”) (Tzazz Krytyk, 2009). In this interview, Kelsey talks about his approach to composition and performance; how his work as a critic has impacted his career as a musician; and how blogging has changed the way he writes about music. Learn more at chriskelsey.com. Click here to purchase Chris Kelsey's new album via CD Baby. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/15/the-jazz-session-143-jason-parker/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/15/the-jazz-session-143-jason-parker/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:01:48 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1784 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/15/the-jazz-session-143-jason-parker/feed/ 5 36:51 Seattle-based trumpeter Jason Parker has figured out how to make a living -- and a life -- with his instrument. Parker's quartet has been together ... Seattle-based trumpeter Jason Parker has figured out how to make a living -- and a life -- with his instrument. Parker's quartet has been together for a several years, a fact clearly in evidence on their most recent recording, No More, No Less (Jason Parker Music, 2009). In this interview, Parker talks about the band and what makes it work; his early adoption of social media and how it's helped his career; and why he decided to give away his music for free. Learn more at oneworkingmusician.com. Follow Jason Parker on Twitter at twitter.com/1workinmusician. 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/2010/02/12/my-first-book/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/12/my-first-book/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:54:08 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1776 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/12/my-first-book/feed/ 8 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/coming-up-on-the-jazz-session/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/coming-up-on-the-jazz-session/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:12:24 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1774 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/11/coming-up-on-the-jazz-session/feed/ 1 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/2010/02/09/brilliant/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/09/brilliant/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:07 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1761 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/09/brilliant/feed/ 16 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/2010/02/04/the-jazz-session-140-ben-powell/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/04/the-jazz-session-140-ben-powell/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:01:31 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1743 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/04/the-jazz-session-140-ben-powell/feed/ 0 21:48 Violinist Ben Powell made his festival debut this summer at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, where this interview was recorded. Powell was raised in Cheltenham, ... Violinist Ben Powell made his festival debut this summer at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, where this interview was recorded. Powell was raised in Cheltenham, England, the son of a cellist and a violin teacher. He released the album Light in 2008. In this interview, Powell talks about his musical upbringing; how a chance meeting with an American conductor led to a Berklee scholarship; and why he's chosen to focus on music from the early days of jazz. Learn more at www.ben-powell.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/2010/02/01/the-jazz-session-139-linda-oh/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/01/the-jazz-session-139-linda-oh/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:01:01 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1732 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/02/01/the-jazz-session-139-linda-oh/feed/ 1 32:59 Bassist Linda Oh was born in Malaysia to Chinese parents, grew up in Perth, Australia, and now plays the bass in New York City. Her ... Bassist Linda Oh was born in Malaysia to Chinese parents, grew up in Perth, Australia, and now plays the bass in New York City. Her debut recording, Entry (self-produced, 2009), is a strong trio statement featuring trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and drummer Obed Calvaire. In this interview, Oh discusses her decision to challenge herself on her first recording; her upbringing and how it influenced her decision to become a jazz bassist; and how she has dealt with stereotypes about Asian women as she's forged her career. Learn more at www.lindaohmusic.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/2010/01/31/grammy-winners-on-the-jazz-session/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/31/grammy-winners-on-the-jazz-session/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:55:20 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1741 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/31/grammy-winners-on-the-jazz-session/feed/ 0 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/jazz-writing-noel-freidline/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/jazz-writing-noel-freidline/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:45:23 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1717 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/jazz-writing-noel-freidline/feed/ 0 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/the-jazz-session-138-mike-reed/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/the-jazz-session-138-mike-reed/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:01:45 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1710 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/28/the-jazz-session-138-mike-reed/feed/ 1 46:48 Drummer Mike Reed is a mainstay on the Chicago music scene, both as a performer and a presenter. Reed and his band People, Places & ... Drummer Mike Reed is a mainstay on the Chicago music scene, both as a performer and a presenter. Reed and his band People, Places & Things have a new album called About Us (482 Music, 2009). It's part of a trilogy showcasing the past, present and future of the Chicago scene. In this interview, Reed talks about the sometimes overlooked cultural contributions of the “third coast;” why he decided to record this trilogy; and how he went about finding the compositions and musicians he's featuring in his current work. Learn more at mikereedmusic.com. You'll find even more hard bop from Chicago on this week's Night Lights from WFIU: "Chicago Calling: Unsung Heroes of the City’s Hardbop Scene." 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/2010/01/25/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/2010/01/18/the-jazz-session-135-amy-cervini/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/18/the-jazz-session-135-amy-cervini/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:01:20 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1680 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/18/the-jazz-session-135-amy-cervini/feed/ 1 55:48 Vocalist Amy Cervini is one of a handful of jazz singers who are successfully taking their repertoire from outside the Great American Songbook. On Cervini's ... Vocalist Amy Cervini is one of a handful of jazz singers who are successfully taking their repertoire from outside the Great American Songbook. On Cervini's new album, Lovefool (Anzic Records, 2009), she tackles everything from the Cardigans to Depeche Mode to Nellie McKay and makes it all work. In this interview, Cervini talks about how she chooses her repertoire; the response of jazz and pop fans to the music she sings; and how she's managed to build both performing and artist management careers. Oh, and she's having a baby, too. Learn more at www.amycervini.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/2010/01/14/the-jazz-session-134-marty-ehrlich/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/14/the-jazz-session-134-marty-ehrlich/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:01:55 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1671 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/14/the-jazz-session-134-marty-ehrlich/feed/ 0 56:54 Marty Ehrlich is everywhere. Since moving from St. Louis to New York in 1978, Ehrlich has established himself as both an in-demand sideman and a ... Marty Ehrlich is everywhere. Since moving from St. Louis to New York in 1978, Ehrlich has established himself as both an in-demand sideman and a leader with a distinct and multi-faceted musical vision. His CD Things Have Got To Change (Clean Feed, 2009), finds Ehrlich leading his Rites Quartet through a program of music written by, or inspired by, saxophonist Julius Hemphill, with whom Ehrlich played. In this interview, Ehrlich talks about his pan-stylistic approach to composition; the influence of the St. Louis scene on his own playing and on New York; and how he approaches the distinct roles of sideman and leader. Learn more at www.martyehrlich.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/2010/01/13/jazz-basketball-link-love/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/13/jazz-basketball-link-love/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:31:43 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1688 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/13/jazz-basketball-link-love/feed/ 0 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/2010/01/07/the-jazz-session-132-kobie-watkins/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/07/the-jazz-session-132-kobie-watkins/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:01:33 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1634 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/07/the-jazz-session-132-kobie-watkins/feed/ 1 28:17 Drummer Kobie Watkins got his start in the world of gospel music in Chicago. He branched out into playing with guitarist (and Sonny Rollins sideman) ... Drummer Kobie Watkins got his start in the world of gospel music in Chicago. He branched out into playing with guitarist (and Sonny Rollins sideman) Bobby Broom. That relationship led to Watkins himself joining Rollins' band. Watkins has just released his debut album as a leader, Involved (Origin, 2009). In this interview, Watkins talks about the album as a snapshot of one point in his musical life; his audition for Sonny Rollins; and what playing every night with a living legend has taught him. Learn more at www.kobiewatkins.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/2010/01/05/listener-requests-for-guests-on-the-jazz-session/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/05/listener-requests-for-guests-on-the-jazz-session/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:29:42 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1649 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/05/listener-requests-for-guests-on-the-jazz-session/feed/ 0 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/04/the-jazz-session-131-chris-potter/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/04/the-jazz-session-131-chris-potter/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:01:24 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1620 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/04/the-jazz-session-131-chris-potter/feed/ 7 27:11 Saxophonist Chris Potter's new album, Ultrahang (ArtistShare, 2009), is an exploration of groove and melody. In this interview, recorded before Potter's performance with Dave Holland ... Saxophonist Chris Potter's new album, Ultrahang (ArtistShare, 2009), is an exploration of groove and melody. In this interview, recorded before Potter's performance with Dave Holland at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Potter talks about how a middle-class kid in Columbia, SC, ended up liking Chicago blues; why he looks first to please himself with the music he makes; and how rhythm breaks down barriers with an audience. Learn more at www.chrispottermusic.com. EVENT: Chris Potter's Underground (Adam Rogers - guitar, Craig Taborn - Fender Rhodes and Nate Smith - drums) will be at the Village Vanguard this week from Jan. 5-10. More information is available at villagevanguard.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/2010/01/01/the-jazz-session-130-nathaniel-friedman/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/01/the-jazz-session-130-nathaniel-friedman/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:01:31 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1598 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/01/the-jazz-session-130-nathaniel-friedman/feed/ 8 43:43 Before he began writing about basketball at freedarko.com and in FreeDarko presents The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today's Game, Nathaniel ... Before he began writing about basketball at freedarko.com and in FreeDarko presents The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today's Game, Nathaniel Friedman wrote about jazz. In this interview, he discusses the "basketball=jazz" meme; a popular jazz album that many people lost their virginity to; and the need to turn sports into art. Learn more at freedarko.com. If you'd like to buy Nathaniel Friedman's book, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/31/the-jazz-session-looks-back-at-2009-oh-the-places-youll-go/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/31/the-jazz-session-looks-back-at-2009-oh-the-places-youll-go/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:13:47 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1629 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/31/the-jazz-session-looks-back-at-2009-oh-the-places-youll-go/feed/ 0 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/30/the-jazz-session-129-eric-alexander/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/30/the-jazz-session-129-eric-alexander/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:01:42 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1591 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/30/the-jazz-session-129-eric-alexander/feed/ 4 39:30 Saxophonist Eric Alexander has forged a multi-decade career out of one simple concept: "To thine own self be true." In this interview, recorded before his ... Saxophonist Eric Alexander has forged a multi-decade career out of one simple concept: "To thine own self be true." In this interview, recorded before his September 2009 performance in Schenectady, NY, Alexander talks about his musical vision; his experience as a teacher at SUNY Purchase; and why he thinks it's possible to point to one particular period of jazz as the greatest in the music's history. Learn more at www.ericalexanderjazz.com. The tunes in this interview come from Eric Alexander's Nightlife In Tokyo CD. 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/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-hits-400000-downloads/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-hits-400000-downloads/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:48:15 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1614 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-hits-400000-downloads/feed/ 2 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-128-dan-scofield-on-sonny-simmons/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-128-dan-scofield-on-sonny-simmons/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:01:42 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1585 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/28/the-jazz-session-128-dan-scofield-on-sonny-simmons/feed/ 1 28:08 Saxophonist Sonny Simmons is the subject of a new documentary now in production called Just A Guy Who Knows. The filmmakers, Dan Scofield and Mike ... Saxophonist Sonny Simmons is the subject of a new documentary now in production called Just A Guy Who Knows. The filmmakers, Dan Scofield and Mike Ercolini, have so far produced a 20-minute trailer and are raising funds to finish a 45-minute short film on Simmons. The saxophonist has lived a remarkable life, moving from his days as a colleague of John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins to near anonymity as a musician on the streets of San Francisco. He's now back in action again, and his wisdom and intelligence shine through in the documentary. Learn more at www.justaguywhoknows.com. Here's the short trailer for the film. Visit the Web site to get access to the longer version. JUST A GUY WHO KNOWS trailer from Blind Escrow Productions on Vimeo. One of Sonny's recent albums is Ancient Ritual. 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/2009/12/25/the-jazz-session-127-james-shipp/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/25/the-jazz-session-127-james-shipp/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:00:26 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1580 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/25/the-jazz-session-127-james-shipp/feed/ 3 45:57 Drummer and percussionist James Shipp is making music without borders. With his band Nos Novo, Shipp has just released Strange Sweethearts In America (Shippwrite Music, ... Drummer and percussionist James Shipp is making music without borders. With his band Nos Novo, Shipp has just released Strange Sweethearts In America (Shippwrite Music, 2009), a fascinating and fun mix of traditional Irish melodies and rhythms with Brazilian music and collective improvisation. In this interview, Shipp talks about the genesis of the band; provides a guide to the varying ingredients on the album; and talks about what makes each of these styles so special to him. Learn more at www.jamesshipp.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: Drummers, Podcast 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/2009/12/21/the-jazz-session-125-harry-babasin/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/21/the-jazz-session-125-harry-babasin/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:01:57 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1564 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/21/the-jazz-session-125-harry-babasin/feed/ 11 54:30 You'd think that helping to invent a new genre of music and being the first person to play your instrument in a jazz setting would ... You'd think that helping to invent a new genre of music and being the first person to play your instrument in a jazz setting would be enough to get you some headlines in the jazz history books. You'd be wrong. Meet Harry Babasin, the bassist who played on the very first recordings of what became bossa nova, and then became the first person to play pizzicato cello in a jazz group. He's now largely forgotten. In this interview, his son Von Babasin talks about Harry's life and accomplishments, and Von's mission to film a documentary that will restore his dad to his rightful place in jazz history. Learn more at www.jazzinhollywood.com/harrythebear.html. Harry Babasin's band The Jazz Pickers features Harry's cello work. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below. Bassists, Podcast Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/18/the-jazz-session-124-ted-sirota/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/18/the-jazz-session-124-ted-sirota/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:01:30 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1555 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/18/the-jazz-session-124-ted-sirota/feed/ 1 41:05 Drummer Ted Sirota is using his powers for good. On his most recent album, Seize The Time (Naim, 2009), Sirota once again chooses to make ... Drummer Ted Sirota is using his powers for good. On his most recent album, Seize The Time (Naim, 2009), Sirota once again chooses to make a political statement with his song titles and choices. In this interview, Sirota talks about making political jazz; why he's not going to use liner notes again; and the fine balance between delivering a message and having that message overshadow the music. Learn more at tedsirota.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/2009/12/16/the-jazz-session-123-willard-jenkins/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/16/the-jazz-session-123-willard-jenkins/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:01:10 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1543 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/16/the-jazz-session-123-willard-jenkins/feed/ 4 34:55 Willard Jenkins is a jazz broadcaster and blogger, and a consultant to jazz artists and festivals. Jenkins' blog, The Independent Ear, is a constant source ... Willard Jenkins is a jazz broadcaster and blogger, and a consultant to jazz artists and festivals. Jenkins' blog, The Independent Ear, is a constant source of news and views about the jazz world. In this interview, Jenkins talks about the diminishing influence of jazz in people's home record collections and thus in the lives of their children; why jazz is no longer an integral part of the black community experience; and that jazz isn't dead -- but it does need to work on audience development. Learn more at openskyjazz.com. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/14/the-jazz-session-122-rez-abbasi/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/14/the-jazz-session-122-rez-abbasi/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:01:37 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1534 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/14/the-jazz-session-122-rez-abbasi/feed/ 1 32:46 Guitarist Rez Abbasi continues his rhythmic and harmonic explorations on Things To Come (Sunnyside, 2009). He's joined on this album by pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist ... Guitarist Rez Abbasi continues his rhythmic and harmonic explorations on Things To Come (Sunnyside, 2009). He's joined on this album by pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa, bassist Johannes Weidenmeuller, drummer Dan Weiss, cellist Mike Block and vocalist Kiran Ahluwalia. In this interview, Abbasi discusses the Indian-Pakistani jazz scene in New York; how he incorporates Indian and Pakistani music into his compositions even without the use of traditional instruments; and why he feels his best compositions are combinations of craft and inspiration. Learn more at www.reztone.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/2009/12/11/the-jazz-session-121-darcy-james-argue/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/11/the-jazz-session-121-darcy-james-argue/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:01:00 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1528 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/11/the-jazz-session-121-darcy-james-argue/feed/ 4 51:36 Infernal Machines (New Amsterdam Records, 2009), the debut CD from composer Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, is one of the most talked-about records of the ... Infernal Machines (New Amsterdam Records, 2009), the debut CD from composer Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, is one of the most talked-about records of the year. In this interview, Argue reveals why he chose to write modern music using a big band as his musical vehicle; how he turned a simple blog into a social media juggernaut; and why the last thing he wants to be is nostalgic about music. Learn more at secretsociety.typepad.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/09/the-jazz-session-120-sam-rivers/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/09/the-jazz-session-120-sam-rivers/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:01:25 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1513 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/09/the-jazz-session-120-sam-rivers/feed/ 1 33:05 Sam Rivers is a musical renaissance man. He's performed in big bands, bop bands, R&B groups, blues bands and free-jazz ensembles. Rivers is currently composing ... Sam Rivers is a musical renaissance man. He's performed in big bands, bop bands, R&B groups, blues bands and free-jazz ensembles. Rivers is currently composing adventurous large-ensemble music (such as is found on his 2006 CD Aurora) in an unlikely location: Orlando, Florida. In this interview, Rivers talks about his early days in Boston; how he was recruited by Jimi Hendrix while playing with Cecil Taylor; and how a tour with Dizzy Gillespie led to his relocation to Florida. Learn more at rivbea.com. The music in this episode comes from Sam Rivers' album Aurora. 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/2009/12/08/my-top-10-jazz-cds-of-2009/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/08/my-top-10-jazz-cds-of-2009/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:52:50 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1524 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/08/my-top-10-jazz-cds-of-2009/feed/ 4 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/07/the-jazz-session-119-dom-minasi/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/07/the-jazz-session-119-dom-minasi/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:01:10 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1508 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/07/the-jazz-session-119-dom-minasi/feed/ 0 59:53 Guitarist Dom Minasi's most recent recording, Dissonance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (Konnex, 2009), features his string quartet in a program of adventurous composition and ... Guitarist Dom Minasi's most recent recording, Dissonance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (Konnex, 2009), features his string quartet in a program of adventurous composition and improvisation. In this interview, Minasi talks about how he spent the 20 years between his last Blue Note recording and his re-emergence as a leader; why Johnny Smith was a big influence on him, and why he let that influence go; and how a lifetime of playing, teaching and practicing has brought him to this prolific period. The Dom Minasi String Quartet plays on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at Roulette in NYC. For more information, visit domminasi.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/2009/12/04/the-jazz-session-118-luis-bonilla/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/04/the-jazz-session-118-luis-bonilla/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:01:06 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1501 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/12/04/the-jazz-session-118-luis-bonilla/feed/ 2 39:34 Luis Bonilla blends humor, adventurousness and a passion for his family on his new CD, I Talking Now (Planet Arts, 2009). In this interview, the ... Luis Bonilla blends humor, adventurousness and a passion for his family on his new CD, I Talking Now (Planet Arts, 2009). In this interview, the in-demand trombonist talks about the use of humor in music; the effect of his time with Lester Bowie; and how thinking "beginning brass" was a shop class led to his life with the trombone. Learn more at trombonilla.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help 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/2009/11/30/the-jazz-session-116-wayne-wallace/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/30/the-jazz-session-116-wayne-wallace/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:01:11 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1473 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/30/the-jazz-session-116-wayne-wallace/feed/ 1 37:17 Trombonist Wayne Wallace brings a lifetime of jazz, R&B and latin playing together on his new latin jazz CD, ¡Bien, Bien! (Patois Records, 2009). In ... Trombonist Wayne Wallace brings a lifetime of jazz, R&B and latin playing together on his new latin jazz CD, ¡Bien, Bien! (Patois Records, 2009). In this interview, Wallace talks about his introduction to latin music and why it spoke to him; his years as a semi-pro soccer player and how that helped him navigate the communities in which latin music is played; and why he may just have the greatest wedding band in history. Learn more at walacomusic.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/2009/11/27/the-jazz-session-115-paquito-drivera/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/27/the-jazz-session-115-paquito-drivera/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:01:56 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1458 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/27/the-jazz-session-115-paquito-drivera/feed/ 0 25:55 Paquito D'Rivera is equally at home in the jazz and classical worlds, a fact he showcased during his performance at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. ... Paquito D'Rivera is equally at home in the jazz and classical worlds, a fact he showcased during his performance at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. In this interview, D'Rivera talks about several of the pieces he performed that night: "Conversations With Cachao" and "The Panamericana Suite." He also discusses "Fiddle Dreams," a rare commission from the Library of Congress; and why he thinks the jazz and classical worlds can learn from one another. The music in this program is taken from his album Jazz Clazz (Termidor Music, 2009). Learn more at paquitodrivera.com. If you'd like to buy the album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/25/the-jazz-session-114-edmar-castaneda/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/25/the-jazz-session-114-edmar-castaneda/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:01:55 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1450 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/25/the-jazz-session-114-edmar-castaneda/feed/ 1 23:51 Harpist Edmar Castaneda combines folkloric music from his native Colombia with jazz and other latin influences on his new album, Entre Cuerdas (ArtistShare, 2009). In ... Harpist Edmar Castaneda combines folkloric music from his native Colombia with jazz and other latin influences on his new album, Entre Cuerdas (ArtistShare, 2009). In this interview, Castaneda talks about his discovery of jazz as a teenager; his first attempts to sit in at descarga jam session ... on the harp; and how he ended up with what is probably the only harp-trombone-percussion trio in the world. Learn more at edmarcastaneda.com. If you'd like to buy the album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: Harpists, Podcast, Tanglewood Jazz Festival Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/23/the-jazz-session-113-benny-reid/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/23/the-jazz-session-113-benny-reid/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:01:18 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1444 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/23/the-jazz-session-113-benny-reid/feed/ 1 24:54 On his second album, Escaping Shadows (Concord, 2009), saxophonist Benny Reid continues to explore the musical path first laid down by Pat Metheny. In this ... On his second album, Escaping Shadows (Concord, 2009), saxophonist Benny Reid continues to explore the musical path first laid down by Pat Metheny. In this interview, recorded just after Reid's performance at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Reid talks about the influence of Metheny; why he chooses to compose everything from the melodies to the bass lines of his tunes; and how he navigates both the artistic and business sides of music. Learn more at bennyreid.com. If you'd like to buy the album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: Podcast, Saxophonists, Tanglewood Jazz Festival Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/20/the-jazz-session-112-martin-urbach/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/20/the-jazz-session-112-martin-urbach/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:49 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1431 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/20/the-jazz-session-112-martin-urbach/feed/ 0 33:57 Drummer Martin Urbach is a citizen of the world. His travels have taken him from his native Bolivia to New Orleans and then New York. ... Drummer Martin Urbach is a citizen of the world. His travels have taken him from his native Bolivia to New Orleans and then New York. His experiences along the way are expressed musically on Free Will (self-produced, 2008). In this interview, Urbach talks about his musical and cultural upbringing; his flight from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina; and why after so many years playing instrumental music, he's now writing songs with words. Learn more at martinurbach.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