JazzWatch Podcast and Blog

Greg Bryant

"On the Watch for the Active Ear"

  1. 07/12/2016

    JazzWatch #60 | Peter Bernstein

    Guitarist and composer Peter Bernstein is one of the most identifiable voices in jazz guitar in the last 20 years. Noted for his work with stellar musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Cobb, Larry Goldings and Brad Mehldau, Peter’s melodic improvisations and distinct harmonic sense are now influencing many budding guitarists […]

  2. 05/10/2016

    JazzWatch #59 | Alan Ferber

    Grammy nominated trombonist, composer and educator, Alan Ferber’s new project, “Roots and Transitions” (Sunnyside) breaks new ground on a few levels. First, the songs on the CD examine his continued commitment to music through the lens of his role as a father. Secondly, it showcases a new process that involves composing the music first from […]

  3. 05/02/2016

    JazzWatch #58 | Kenny Barron

    We are proud to welcome pianist, arranger and educator Kenny Barron on Jazzwatch. Since his emergence on the national music scene in the early 1960’s, he has been the pianist of choice for such luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Stan Getz, Freddie Hubbard and many more. Honored as an NEA Jazz […]

  4. 04/26/2016

    JazzWatch #57 | Billy Hart

    Since the 1960’s, Billy Hart has been acknowledged as a truly brilliant force in the world of improvisational music. Through his experiences with master musicians such as Shirley Horn, Jimmy Smith, Eddie Harris, Miles Davis, and as a member of Herbie Hancock’s ground breaking Mwandishi band, Hart developed a distinct rhythmic, melodic and atmospheric perspective […]

  5. 02/23/2016

    JazzWatch #56 | Peter Erskine

    Peter Erskine is one of the great drummers of our time. Most recently, he has shared his amazing personal collection of live and unreleased material from his tenure with one of music’s greatest groups, Weather Report. Released at the end of 2015, “The Legendary Live Tapes 1978-1981” features four discs of pure excellence. Not only […]

  6. 02/03/2016

    JazzWatch #55 | Dr. Lonnie Smith

    As one of the most exciting Hammond B3 organists of all time, Dr. Lonnie Smith continues to take his combination of swing, groove and sound into new directions. His new CD, “Evolution,” documents just that – the Good Doctor’s blend of soulfulness and spontaneity with a special cast of musicians. There are new originals such […]

  7. 01/21/2016

    JazzWatch #54 | Ed Cherry

    Guitarist Ed Cherry’s lyricism and commitment to the groove makes him. He has a direct approach to music that is refreshing as well as distinguishing. As a veteran on the international music scene since the late 70’s, he has amassed important credits with icons such as trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and organist Big John Patton. And […]

  8. 11/16/2015

    JazzWatch #53 | Tommy Crane

    Known for his tenure in the early 2000’s with noted saxophonist and composer Greg Osby, pianist Aaron Parks and his ongoing association with rising star saxophonist Logan Richardson, drummer and composer Tommy Crane’s approach is quick-witted and adaptable but singularly unique. Watching him in action reveals a player committed (mind, body and spirit) to the […]

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"On the Watch for the Active Ear"

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  • Creator
    Greg Bryant
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2016
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2013, Watchman Music
  • Show Website
    JazzWatch Podcast and Blog