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As one of the younger members on the New York jazz scene, pianist Emmet Cohen continues to wow audiences around the country and around the world with his fresh interpretations of standards as well as new original compositions. His latest release is the album “Future Stride” for Mack Avenue. Emmet and I talk about his own musical journey which includes working alongside a number of his own jazz heroes. More at emmetcohen.com.

This week, we bring you an interview from earlier this year featuring bassist and vocalist Jen Hodge. When we recorded this, Jen was staying with her parents in her hometown of Courtneay, British Columbia. Our discussion focuses on her musical journey from playing bass in high school band to eventually making her mark in New York City. More at jenhodgebass.com.

Earlier this year, we had the great pleasure of chatting with our friend, Johnny Summers. His most recent release as a vocalist and trumpeter is a tribute to the music of Chet Baker - the album “Baker’s Dozen.” We chat about how Chet’s music has influenced Johnny’s own style… but we dig deeper into one crucial element of musical performance - a personal connection with the audience. More at johnnysummers.com.

We’re joined this week by pianist and vocalist, Dena DeRose. Her most recent release is an album for HighNote, “Ode to the Road” which features special guests like Houston Person and Sheila Jordan. Our interview takes a journey down the road of Dena’s personal and professional career. That story begins in upstate New York near her home in Binghamton, New York. More at denaderose.com.