http://thejazzsession.com The online jazz interview show hosted by Jason Crane. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 2006-2010 jason@thejazzsession.com (Jason Crane) jason@thejazzsession.com (Jason Crane) Jazz 1440 http://thejazzsession.com/images/rss_header.jpg http://thejazzsession.com 144 144 http://thejazzsession.com/feed/?category_name=podcast The Jazz Session A weekly jazz interview show hosted by Jason Crane. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane Jason Crane jason@thejazzsession.com no no http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/18/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/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/ http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:01:59 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1658 http://thejazzsession.com/2010/01/11/the-jazz-session-133-michael-kaeshammer/feed/ 0 27:23 Pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer has spent more than a decade making music that's both fun and smart. He draws on everything from James P. ... Pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer has spent more than a decade making music that's both fun and smart. He draws on everything from James P. Johnson and Fats Waller to contemporary pop music on his new album, Lovelight (Alert Music, 2009). In this interview, recorded at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Kaeshammer talks about the nature of showmanship; how he came to love the early stride piano masters; and why New Orleans has become an important source of inspiration for his music. Learn more at kaeshammer.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below. jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/09/the-jazz-session-107-kat-edmonson/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/09/the-jazz-session-107-kat-edmonson/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:42:19 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1385 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/09/the-jazz-session-107-kat-edmonson/feed/ 3 38:50 Kat Edmonson is making a name for herself as both a smart interpreter of popular songs (both old and new) and as a musician who ... Kat Edmonson is making a name for herself as both a smart interpreter of popular songs (both old and new) and as a musician who puts her values into practice in her art. Edmonson's debut CD, Take To The Sky (Convivium Records, 2009) features creative reworkings of tunes by Carol King, The Cure and The Cardigans, alongside (un)expected versions of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Henry Mancini. In this interview, Edmonson talks about her years of apprenticeship in Austin, TX; how she's navigating the line between jazz and pop music; and how she turned a quotation from Gandhi into a hit YouTube video. NOTE: Edmonson is making two rare East Coast appearances this week: at Sculler's in Boston on Tuesday (11/10) and at The Jazz Standard in New York on Wednesday (11/11). Learn more at katedmonson.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: Podcast, Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:01:12 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1349 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/11/06/the-jazz-session-106-patti-wicks/feed/ 0 33:50 Pianist and vocalist Patti Wicks teams up with her Italian trio -- bassist Giovanni Sanguinetti and drummer Giovanni Gulino -- and guest saxophonist Scott Hamilton ... Pianist and vocalist Patti Wicks teams up with her Italian trio -- bassist Giovanni Sanguinetti and drummer Giovanni Gulino -- and guest saxophonist Scott Hamilton for Dedicated To... (Geco Records, 2009). In this interview, Wicks talks about how she dealt with her childhood visual impairment and learned to play by ear; her college days at the Crane School of Music and her early years in New York; and why Italy has become a home-away-from-home for her. Learn more at pattiwicks.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/26/the-jazz-session-101-cyminology/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/26/the-jazz-session-101-cyminology/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:01:55 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1289 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/26/the-jazz-session-101-cyminology/feed/ 0 36:24 Cymin Sawamatie was born in Germany to Iranian parents, and that mix of cultures informs the music of her band, Cyminology. On their third CD, ... Cymin Sawamatie was born in Germany to Iranian parents, and that mix of cultures informs the music of her band, Cyminology. On their third CD, and their first for ECM, Cyminology (ECM, 2009), the quartet explores the poetry of Rumi, Hafiz and Forugh Farrokhzad, combining these disparate poetic influences with a rich palette of composed and improvised music. In this interview, Samawatie talks about her culturally rich upbringing; the nature of her compositions; and why Cyminology can't play in Iran. Learn more at www.cyminology.de. If you'd like to buy this album, you can support The Jazz Session by purchasing it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/12/the-jazz-session-95-fay-victor/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/12/the-jazz-session-95-fay-victor/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:01:59 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1225 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/10/12/the-jazz-session-95-fay-victor/feed/ 2 40:58 The Fay Victor Ensemble's The FreeSong Suite (Greene Avenue, 2009) is a tour de force of writing, improvisation and performance. Victor and her band paint ... The Fay Victor Ensemble's The FreeSong Suite (Greene Avenue, 2009) is a tour de force of writing, improvisation and performance. Victor and her band paint one fluid word picture after another, linking these composed sections with free playing that is smart, muscular and emotional. In this interview, Victor talks about why she needed a steady band to realize her musical vision; how she arrived at the mix of freedom and pre-determination that characterizes the album; and what the breakdown of Joe's car says about human relationships. Find out more at jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/14/the-jazz-session-83-karrin-allyson/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/14/the-jazz-session-83-karrin-allyson/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:01:00 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=1017 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/09/14/the-jazz-session-83-karrin-allyson/feed/ 0 30:12 Jason Crane interviews vocalist Karrin Allyson. Her new recording, By Request: The Best of Karrin Allyson (Concord, 2009), showcases tracks from her 11 albums on ... Jason Crane interviews vocalist Karrin Allyson. Her new recording, By Request: The Best of Karrin Allyson (Concord, 2009), showcases tracks from her 11 albums on the Concord label. In this interview, Allyson talks about the lucky break that led to her relationship with Concord; the intricacies of Brazilian music; and how her music is shaped by everything from her classical piano background to the singer-songwriters she heard on the radio when she was growing up. Find out more at Karrin.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below: Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/31/the-jazz-session-77-kurt-elling/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/31/the-jazz-session-77-kurt-elling/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:01:03 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=923 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/08/31/the-jazz-session-77-kurt-elling/feed/ 2 26:12 Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kurt Elling. Known for his affinity for the music of John Coltrane, Elling's new album, Dedicated To You (Concord, 2009), is ... Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kurt Elling. Known for his affinity for the music of John Coltrane, Elling's new album, Dedicated To You (Concord, 2009), is his most explicit tribute yet. The album features the music of the classic Impulse recording John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman, performed here with saxophonist Ernie Watts, the Laurence Hobgood trio, and a string quartet. Elling discusses the genesis of the project, how he adapted this famous repertoire, and his role as an interpreter of the music. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below: jazz,interview,music Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/06/the-jazz-session-65-kate-schutt/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/06/the-jazz-session-65-kate-schutt/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:05:18 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=768 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/07/06/the-jazz-session-65-kate-schutt/feed/ 1 48:43 Jason Crane interviews singer/songwriter Kate Schutt about her album Telephone Game (ArtistShare, 2009). Schutt has walked a different path than the average musician. She went ... Jason Crane interviews singer/songwriter Kate Schutt about her album Telephone Game (ArtistShare, 2009). Schutt has walked a different path than the average musician. She went to Harvard, where she played Division I lacrosse and hockey. She also went to the Berklee College of Music to hone her jazz chops. She speaks Chinese because her high school offered it. She's an American, but she lives in Guelph, Ontario, a place she describes as the "Austin, Texas of Canada." And on Telephone Game, she let her fans contribute to the songwriting process. Learn more at KateSchutt.com. If you'd like to buy this album, you can help support The Jazz Session by buying it via the link below: Guitarists, Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/08/the-jazz-session-61-lisa-sokolov/ http://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/08/the-jazz-session-61-lisa-sokolov/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:05:10 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=717 http://thejazzsession.com/2009/06/08/the-jazz-session-61-lisa-sokolov/feed/ 1 29:18 Jason Crane interviews vocalist and pianist Lisa Sokolov about her new album, A Quiet Thing. Sokolov is not like any singer you've ever heard before, ... Jason Crane interviews vocalist and pianist Lisa Sokolov about her new album, A Quiet Thing. Sokolov is not like any singer you've ever heard before, but she is certainly one you need to hear. In this interview, Sokolov talks about what singing is and how she's arrived at her unique approach to performance and arranging. She also talks about writing haiku in her sleep, and the song that resulted. Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/17/the-jazz-session-51-kate-mcgarry/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/17/the-jazz-session-51-kate-mcgarry/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:05:12 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=490 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/17/the-jazz-session-51-kate-mcgarry/feed/ 1 37:02 Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry. Her new album, If Less Is More ... Nothing Is Everything (Palmetto, 2008), explores everything from spirituality to The ... Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry. Her new album, If Less Is More ... Nothing Is Everything (Palmetto, 2008), explores everything from spirituality to The Cars in McGarry's typically atypical style. McGarry is joined on the record by guitarist Keith Ganz, organist Gary Versace, bassist Reuben Rogers, drummer Clarence Penn, saxophonist Donny McCaslin, percussionist James Shipp, and vocalists Peter Eldrige and Jo Lawry. CONTEST: Win Kate McGarry's new CD! To enter, send an e-mail to contest@thejazzsession.com with "KATE" in the subject line. And remember -- if you've won in the past 30 days, sit this one out, OK? Good luck! BONUS TRACK: Listen to Kate sing Joni Mitchell's "Chelsea Morning" at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/13/the-jazz-session-50-stevie-holland/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/13/the-jazz-session-50-stevie-holland/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:53:38 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=486 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/11/13/the-jazz-session-50-stevie-holland/feed/ 0 31:49 Jason Crane interviews vocalist Stevie Holland. On her new album, Before Love Has Gone (150 Music, 2008), Holland uses her song selection to tell a ... Jason Crane interviews vocalist Stevie Holland. On her new album, Before Love Has Gone (150 Music, 2008), Holland uses her song selection to tell a personal story. Each song on the album has a particular story behind it, and several are lesser-known gems. Holland is joined on the album by pianist Martin Bejerano, bassist Edward Perez, drummer Willie Jones III, saxophonist Ole Mathisen, and guitarist Paul Bollenback. Find out more at StevieHolland.com. Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/12/the-jazz-session-43-spencer-day-tanglewood-jazz-fest-part-3/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/12/the-jazz-session-43-spencer-day-tanglewood-jazz-fest-part-3/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:03:58 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=331 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/12/the-jazz-session-43-spencer-day-tanglewood-jazz-fest-part-3/feed/ 1 26:23 Jason Crane interviews singer-songwriter Spencer Day in the last of three interviews recorded at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Day and his band had just ... Jason Crane interviews singer-songwriter Spencer Day in the last of three interviews recorded at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Day and his band had just finished their set at the festival, one day after Day joined Marian McPartland on stage for a live taping to celebrate her 90th birthday. That's quite a distance from growing up Mormon in small southwestern towns. Day is nearly finished with his next CD, which includes the Turtle Island String Quartet and a gospel choir performing Day's compositions. This interview features tracks from Day's 2005 recording Movie of Your Life. Find out more at spencerday.com. Pianists, Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/10/the-jazz-session-42-jo-lawry/ http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/10/the-jazz-session-42-jo-lawry/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:01:54 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/?p=319 http://thejazzsession.com/2008/09/10/the-jazz-session-42-jo-lawry/feed/ 5 27:58 Jason Crane interviews vocalist Jo Lawry in the second of three shows recorded live at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA. Lawry hails ... Jason Crane interviews vocalist Jo Lawry in the second of three shows recorded live at the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA. Lawry hails from Australia, and she's pursuing her doctorate in jazz performance at the New England Conservatory. With flawless intonation and inventive arranging, Lawry impresses on her debut recording, I Want To Be Happy (Fleurieu Music, 2008). And be sure to check out her own compositions, including the new classic, "Small House." Find out more at jolawry.com. CONTEST: Win a copy of Jo Lawry's I Want To Be Happy! To win, be one of the first two people to send an e-mail to contest@thejazzsession.com. Please put "Jo" in the subject line! (Note: Listeners who've won in the last 30 days need to sit this one out. Thanks!) Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/12/the-jazz-session-33-kate-mcgarry/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/12/the-jazz-session-33-kate-mcgarry/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:59:05 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/12/the-jazz-session-33-kate-mcgarry/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/11/12/the-jazz-session-33-kate-mcgarry/feed/ 1 32:44 Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry about her new album, The Target (Palmetto, 2007). It's yet another stellar album in a career that has seen ... Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kate McGarry about her new album, The Target (Palmetto, 2007). It's yet another stellar album in a career that has seen her working with everyone from Fred Hersch to Maria Schneider. On The Target, McGarry is joined by her husband Keith Ganz on guitar, Gary Versace on organ and piano, Reuben Rogers on bass and Greg Hutchinson on drums, along with guest appearances from saxophonist Donny McCaslin and Theo Bleckman on voice loops. On both American songbook classics and impressive new compositions, the band finds an organic chemistry that brings something new to the old tunes and makes the new tunes sound familiar. Podcast, Vocalists Jason Crane no no http://thejazzsession.com/2007/10/14/the-jazz-session-31-matt-shulman/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/10/14/the-jazz-session-31-matt-shulman/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:06:16 +0000 Jason Crane http://thejazzsession.com/2007/10/14/the-jazz-session-31-matt-shulman/ http://thejazzsession.com/2007/10/14/the-jazz-session-31-matt-shulman/feed/ 0 28:16 Jason Crane interviews trumpeter and vocalist Matt Shulman about his new album, So It Goes (Jaggo Records, 2007). Shulman sings and plays trumpet, but that's ... Jason Crane interviews trumpeter and vocalist Matt Shulman about his new album, So It Goes (Jaggo Records, 2007). Shulman sings and plays trumpet, but that's where the Chet Baker comparison ends, although like Baker, Shulman incorporates the hip music of the day into his own work. Skilled at multiphonics -- playing one note while simultaneously singing another -- Shulman is able to expand the range of the trumpet beyond its normal capacity. On So It Goes, Shulman tackles everything from Led Zeppelin to "My Funny Valentine" with impressive results. Podcast, Trumpeters, Vocalists Jason Crane no no