Jazztopia Bobby Spellman
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Bobby Spellman talks to the great minds in jazz and improvised music about their perspectives and philosophies on the art of improvisation and composition and their tales from the path to musical righteousness.
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Ep. 25: Sam Blakeslee
Trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee discusses his new release, "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," the origins of his band Wistful Thinking, and different approaches to writing for large and small ensembles.
https://www.samblakesleemusic.com/
https://www.outsideinmusic.com/artistsandreleases/how-a-rose-sam-blakeslee
IG:
Sam: @Sam_Blakeslee
Bob: @bobspellman
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Ep. 24: Kazemde George and Sami Stevens
Saxophonist Kazemde George and vocalist Sami Stevens discuss the making of Kaz’s new album “I Insist!” as well as their stylistic influences, their compositional collaborations, and the importance of community in jazz. Good times are had by all.
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Ep. 23: Dr. Eddie Henderson
Trumpeter Eddie Henderson discusses his experience playing with Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band, the process of recording his own albums Realization and Sunburst, balancing life as a jazz musician and medical doctor, and his return to acoustic music in the 1980's.
New album "Look Out!" by the Cookers out now.
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Ep. 22: Steven Bernstein
Trumpeter, slide trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader, and rogue historian of jazz Steven Bernstein discusses his new album "Community Music Vol. 1: Tinctures in Time," as well as the history of territory bands, traversing many genres of music, and the importance of community in music. Good times are had by all.
https://stevenbernstein.bandcamp.com/album/tinctures-in-time-community-music-vol-1
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Ep. 21: Ra Kalam Bob Moses
Drum legend, composer and conceptualist Ra Kalam Bob Moses discusses his musical upbringing among jazz giants, his highly personal approach to composition and improvisation, and his ongoing musical and spiritual journey. Good times are had by all.
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Ep. 20: Steven Feifke
Pianist and composer Steven Feifke discusses his new album Kinetic, his approach to composition and arrangement, and leading a big band in New York. Good times are had by all.
www.stevenfeifkemusic.com
IG: @stevenfeifke
https://www.outsideinmusic.com/artistsandreleases/kinetic-steven-feifke