JazzTimes publisher Lee Mergner and jazz singer Rene Marie preview new music and talk about issues and trends in the jazz world.
http://jtspinsriffs.libsyn.com
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 7 hours 11 minutes
Episode #19: Marc Cary, John Medeski & Social Media
New music from John Medeski & Marc Cary + riffing on social media in jazz
Episode #18: Joshua Redman, Keith Jarrett and Jazz in Cartoons
Redman and Jarrett get spun and Rene and Lee talk about jazz in cartoons.
Episode #17: George Benson, Bob James & David Sanborn Paying Their Respects + Interviews (bad and good)
Spinning some traditional tributes by contemporary jazz artists and riffing on the art (of lack of art) of the interview.
Episode #16: Bobby McFerrin, Cecille McLorin Salvant & the Power of Expectations
Lee & Rene spin new albums from two vocal jazz innovators.
Episode #15: Barbara Morrison & Ray Appleton Get Overdue Ovations + "Stuff" We're Scared To Do
Rene and Lee preview great new music from Barbara Morrison and Ray Appleton and also riff on all those things we're afraid of that we should do.
Episode #14: Young Lions of Jazz Piano & Remembering Mulgrew Miller
New music from Aaron Diehl and Gerald Clayton. Rene & Lee remember Mulgrew Miller - the man, the music and the legacy.
Episode #13: Bass on Top w/Moffett, McBride & Veasley, plus the Sound of Philadelphia
Gerald Veasley sits in for Rene Marie and goes all bass and Philly with Lee.
Episode #12: Rockin' in Rhythm w/Marc Ribot & Colin Stetson
Guest-host Evan Haga previews Marc Ribot & Ceramic Dog and Colin Stetson. Lee riffs on indie-rock's disinterest in jazz.
Episode #11: New York Voices, Longevity, Vocalese & the Stories Behind the Songs
New music from New York Voices and a discussion of vocal jazz groups and the stories behind the songs.
Episode #10: Kevin Eubanks, Fame & Artistic Authenticity
Preview of Eubanks' The Messenger and riffing on fame