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The Jazz Session is the original jazz interview podcast. Started in 2007, it focuses on in-depth conversations with jazz musicians. The show is hosted by Jason Crane.

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The Jazz Session is the original jazz interview podcast. Started in 2007, it focuses on in-depth conversations with jazz musicians. The show is hosted by Jason Crane.

    The Jazz Session #636: 17th Anniversary Episode with Les McCann

    The Jazz Session #636: 17th Anniversary Episode with Les McCann

    The Jazz Session turns 17 today! I'm celebrating with an archival episode from back in my jazz radio days. I interviewed Les McCann in 2004 about his classic album Swiss Movement. Les passed away on December 29, 2023. I thought I'd commemorate his passing and celebrate his life and the birthday of this show by sharing that interview with you. Thanks for listening and for supporting The Jazz Session at https://thejazzsession.com/join.

    • 43 min
    The Jazz Session #635: Allison Au

    The Jazz Session #635: Allison Au

    Saxophonist Allison Au's new album is called Migrations. On it, she explores her family's history of migration, and by extension the plight of migrants everywhere. In this interview, Allison talks about the album's spoken word and sung elements; her family history and how it impacted the work; the arranging challenges presented by the presence of strings; and more.



    Allison was previously on The Jazz Session in 2016. Listen to that interview.



    PATREON



    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that's bringing them joy. Allison talks about crosswords. You'll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.



    CREDITS



    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

    Logo: Sarah Walter

    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

    • 31 min
    The Jazz Session #634: Benjamin Koppel

    The Jazz Session #634: Benjamin Koppel

    Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel's new trio recording with Scott Colley and Brian Blade is called Perspective. In this interview, Benjamin talks about the special relationship between the band members; the band as a collective; his family's long history in music in Denmark; why he chooses to play in so many different genres; and more.



    PATREON



    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that's bringing them joy. Benjamin talks about what he's learned from his dogs. You'll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.



    CREDITS



    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

    Logo: Sarah Walter

    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

    • 38 min
    The Jazz Session #633: Allison Miller

    The Jazz Session #633: Allison Miller

    Allison Miller's latest album is called Rivers In Our Veins. In this interview, Allison talks about the inspiration for the project and the research into American waterways that went into it; the care she took in assembling the band; the multimedia nature of the project, which includes both visuals and dancers; and much more.



    PATREON



    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that's bringing them joy. Allison talks about drone photography. You'll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.



    EXTRA BONUS EPISODE: Patreon supporters are also getting an episode of Jazz90.1 50th anniversary podcast on which they interviewed me about my time as station manager of that fabulous community jazz station in Rochester, NY.



    CREDITS



    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

    Logo: Sarah Walter

    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

    • 42 min
    The Jazz Session #632: Benjamin Boone

    The Jazz Session #632: Benjamin Boone

    Saxophonist Benjamin Boone's new album is Caught In The Rhythm (Origin Records, 2023). In this interview, Ben talks about his ongoing project to combine poetry with improvised music; how he approaches the selection and setting of the poems; his study of the music of speech; using his music for social commentary; and more.



    PATREON



    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that's bringing them joy. Ben talks about talking with his wife. You'll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.



    CREDITS



    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

    Logo: Sarah Walter

    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

    • 38 min
    The Jazz Session #631: Marc Copland

    The Jazz Session #631: Marc Copland

    Marc Copland's latest album is Someday (InnerVoiceJazz, 2023). In this interview, Marc talks about his bandmates; why he seeks out opportunities to play with younger musicians; his years with John Abercrombie and Gary Peacock; going into the studio without a detailed plan; and much more.



    PATREON



    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that's bringing them joy. Marc talks about finding hope in science fiction. You'll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.



    CREDITS



    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

    Logo: Sarah Walter

    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

    • 44 min

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