The Jazz Session

Jason Crane
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The original jazz interview podcast since 2007. Hosted by Jason Crane.

  1. 17 Jul

    The Jazz Session #655 (Jimmy Heath)

    An interview from The Jazz Session archives with sax giant Jimmy Heath.

  2. 15 Jun

    The Jazz Session #654: Fievel Crane

    Fievel's partner Stephanie interviews them about The Jazz Session, their life as a musician, their high school band director, and a lot more.

  3. 30 May

    The Jazz Session #653: Three Conversations With Sonny Rollins

    Sonny Rollins died this week at the age of 95. He was on The Jazz Session in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Here are all three episodes.

  4. 15 Apr

    The Jazz Session #652: Steve Wilson

    Fievel chats with saxophonist Steve Wilson about his new album, Enduring Sonance. They discuss the band, the song selection, the approach to arranging the album, and the upcoming series of shows at Smoke. Steve and the band will be performing songs from the album at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC from April 29 to May 3, 2026. 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. You’ll also get early access to every episode, and more. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession. CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

  5. 15 Mar

    The Jazz Session #651: Caroline Davis

    Fievel chats with saxophonist Caroline Davis about her new album, Fallows (Ropeadope, 2026). The album was recorded at a retreat in Wyoming. It’s a solo project made with saxophone and an electronic instrument called the Organelle. 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. Caroline talks about how running connects her with her late father. 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)

  6. 15 Feb

    The Jazz Session #650: Jon Irabagon

    Jon Irabagon is releasing two albums on March 13, 2026. Focus Out is a full-band record with his quartet and guests. Saturday’s Child is a bass saxophone duet improv with Dan Oestreicher. In this interview, we talk about everything from meditation to improvisation to raising kids to the joy of a working band. Jon was previously on the show back in 2010. 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. Jon talks about the work of writer William Gaddis. 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)

  7. 15 Jan

    The Jazz Session #649: Benjamin Lackner

    Pianist Benjamin Lackner’s latest album is called Spindrift (ECM Records, 2025). In this interview, Benjamin talks about the intense compositional process that led to the album; the selection of his bandmates; the ECM sound; life in Berlin; and a lot 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 cargo bike camping near Berlin. 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)

  8. 15/12/2025

    The Jazz Session #648: Tineke Postma & Theo Bleckmann

    Voya (2025, Clap Your Hands) is the new album by saxophonist Tineke Postma and her band, featuring Theo Bleckmann on vocals. In this interview, they talk about working Theo into the existing quartet; the difference between identity and ego; the tears that were shed at their first live performance together; 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. 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)

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The original jazz interview podcast since 2007. Hosted by Jason Crane.

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  • Creator
    Jason Crane
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    709
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © The Jazz Session 2022
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