The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

Joan Watson-Jones
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Music Interviews
  • Series

"The Jazz Room" has had many changes since starting in 2006. Our format is Jazz and conversation. For many years we have covered the Newport Jazz Festival and the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Each program we present the music of independent jazz artists, as well as those we've grown to love through the years. And yes, of course, the legends. Produced by - Eye of Samantha Productions Program Director- jane_prescott@aol.com For comments or questions joan@joanwatsonjones.com For a photo gallery of Jazz Artists www.joanwatsonjones.com/podcast

See All
  1. Ron Scott Interview on the Jazz Train

    Episode 49

    Ron Scott Interview on the Jazz Train

    We traveled on the Amtrack Jazz Train sponsored by the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We met writer Ron Scott on the train when traveling from NYC to Pittsburgh. We met up on the return trip to talk about the jazz festival and his work as a writer on the Amsterdam News.

    29 min
  2. Remembering trumpet player, Clark Terry in this 1996 Interview

    Episode 50

    Remembering trumpet player, Clark Terry in this 1996 Interview

    We present an interview with Jazz Legend, Trumpeter Clark Terry. Back in 1996 when we first started working in the media we had the opportunity to meet and talk with him during one of his annual visits to the University of NH. Clark took the time for a chat and then allowed us to listen in as he gave a master class to Jazz students. We also talked with, Professor Emeritus, Paul Verrette who was at the University at that time. He gives us the background into Clark Terry's relationship with the University of NH. Learn More about Clark Terry and his music at clarkterry.com

    30 min
  3. We remember vocalist, Dakota Staton Interview in 1995 just getting started.

    Episode 51

    We remember vocalist, Dakota Staton Interview in 1995 just getting started.

    We go back to 1995 and listen to an interview with Singing Legend, Dakota Staton. Dakota came to Studio 952 in New York City to talk with us. She told about how she got started in the music business and her early experiences. Dakota Staton was our next door neighbor when I was growing up in New York City. I would visit her often as my mother told me “Show people are good people, go visit her” We lost touch after she moved away and then in 1995 I met her at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston where she was performing. When we spoke she remembered me and we continued our friendship. She returned to the old neighborhood to chat with me. This was one of my very first attempts at broadcast interviews. Sadly she passed away in 2007. I’m grateful to have known her as a friend.

    30 min
  4. Interview with pianist, composer,photographer, Henry Butler at the Newort Jazz Festival

    Episode 52

    Interview with pianist, composer,photographer, Henry Butler at the Newort Jazz Festival

    Pianist, Composer, Photographer, Arranger Henry Butler We were able to chat with him for a bit at the Newport Jazz Festival. . Blind from birth, his story is inspiring. Learn more about Henry Butler at Henry Butler - Wikipedia . See his photography at on Facebook at Henry Butler Photography He passed away on July 2, 2018

    30 min
  5. Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of Cadence Magazine Online P2

    Episode 53

    Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of Cadence Magazine Online P2

    In this 2 part interview we listen to performances of Improvised (on the spot) compositions featuring David and his friends, and tells us how he became publisher of Cadence Magazine Online. Learn more about Cadence Magazine Online at www.cadencejazzworld.com

    31 min
  6. Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of Cadence Magazine Online P1

    Episode 54

    Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of Cadence Magazine Online P1

    It was a so interesting to talk with pianist, David Haney. Based in Portland OR he travels often to NYC to perform at a place called Joe’s Pub. Since 2012 he’s been the publisher and contributing editor of Cadence Magazine Online. Learn more about Cadence Magazine Online at www.cadencejazzworld.com

    31 min
  7. Interview with author, saxophonist, Paul Combs P1

    Episode 55

    Interview with author, saxophonist, Paul Combs P1

    We begin our two part conversation for Author, composer, Saxophonist , Paul Combs. We talk about his book ”Dameronia-The Life and Music of Tad Dameron" Now based in San Diego. CA , Paul was one of our long time Boston area musicians and we were very happy to have him on the show. In part 1 Paul talks about how he came to write this biography and gives us insights on how Tad Dameron influenced Jazz artists during the Bop Era. Learn more about Paul at paulcombs.com

    30 min
  8. Interview with saxophonist, author, Paul Combs P2

    Episode 56

    Interview with saxophonist, author, Paul Combs P2

    In part 2 of our interview with Paul Combs we learn in more detail the many jazz musicians who learned from the expertise of Tad Dameron . Learn more about Paul at paulcombs.com

    30 min
See All Season 20 (13)

About

"The Jazz Room" has had many changes since starting in 2006. Our format is Jazz and conversation. For many years we have covered the Newport Jazz Festival and the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Each program we present the music of independent jazz artists, as well as those we've grown to love through the years. And yes, of course, the legends. Produced by - Eye of Samantha Productions Program Director- jane_prescott@aol.com For comments or questions joan@joanwatsonjones.com For a photo gallery of Jazz Artists www.joanwatsonjones.com/podcast

Information