JazzTimes publisher Lee Mergner and jazz singer Rene Marie preview new music and talk about issues and trends in the jazz world.
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Episode #9: Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran, Ben Wendel & Dan Tepfer, Duets & Music in Schools
Lee spins some duets and Rene riffs on music in schools
Episode #8: John Hollenbeck, Maria Schneider, Large Ensembles, Voices & Competition Among Musicians
Hollenbeck and Schneider albums are spun. Rene and Lee talk large ensembles, voices and why Queen is cool. Rene riffs on competition among musicians, though Lee believes that Rene may just be a little lonely.
Episode #7: Molly Ringwald & Pop Goes Jazz
Actress Molly Ringwald’s debut album on Concord Jazz gets spun. Rene and Lee discuss the merits of actors and pop stars doing jazz recordings. Eventually Rene confesses to enjoying Diana Ross doing Billie Holiday back in the day. ...
Episode #6: Kendrick Scott, Spoken Word & Jazz, Drummers as Leaders & Instrumental Stereotypes
Lee previews Kendrick Scott Oracle’s new album “Conviction.” Rene and Lee talk about jazz and spoken word, and about drummers as leaders. Rene and Lee riff on stereotypes associated with various jazz instrumentalists. And they...
Episode #5 "Miles Davis: The Man, the Music, The Legacy"
Miles Davis! JT publisher Lee Mergner and singer Rene Marie preview new music from the box set Miles Davis Quintet Live in Europe 1969 on Sony/Legacy, featuring the "lost quintet" of Miles, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland and Jack...
Episode #4: Marian McPartland & Meeting Your Idols
Lee spins Marian McPartland for Rene and they talk about her biography and legacy. Rene and Lee riff on playing with or meeting your idols. Rene confesses her unrequited love for Bonnie Raitt.
Episode #3: Hiromi and Treme
Lee spins Hiromi album “Move” for Rene, who also talks about the late Dave Brubeck. Rene riffs on Treme, the HBO series.
Episode #2: Wayne Shorter & the Grammies
Lee spins 2 cuts from Wayne Shorter Quartet’s Without a Net album. Rene and Lee riff on the Grammies, as Rene wonders how projects are nominated. Episode sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival.
Episode #1: Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson & Guilty Pleasures
In debut episode, Lee spins cuts from Eliane Elias/Marc Johnson album Swept Away on ECM and makes Rene cry. Rene riffs on “guilty pleasures” and confesses to a secret love for bluegrass and klezmer music. Rene convinces Lee that he has a...