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Intimate conversations about jazz and beyond hosted by JAZZIZ Founder Michael Fagien and Editor Matt Micucci

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Intimate conversations about jazz and beyond hosted by JAZZIZ Founder Michael Fagien and Editor Matt Micucci

    CLIFF BEACH | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    CLIFF BEACH | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    Our guest today is multi-talented vocalist, pianist, composer and author Cliff Beach, sharing insights on his latest album. You Showed Me the Way finds him bringing his unique blend of jazz, funk and soul to the Ella Fitzgerald repertoire, the Great American Songbook and other classics. In this podcast conversation, Beach shares with us his love and admiration for the First Lady of Song and his thoughts on what it is that makes the Great American Songbook such a universally revered and timeless canon. We also delve inito his journey in music and the characteristic traits of his distinctive sound and personal approach to musical interpretation.

    • 32 min
    PSA TRIO | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    PSA TRIO | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    In this episode of the JAZZIZ Podcast, we are joined by all three members of PSA, the Boston-based trio comprising guitarist Pritesh Walia, keyboardist Sharik Hasan and drummer Avery Logan. Drawing inspiration from their shared love for music and jazz, this talented trio has assembled their distinct backgrounds and their self-titled debut album is a bold reimagining of the organ trio and a heartfelt tribute to its origins. Throughout our discussion, we’ll delve into their artistic journey and how they came together, exploring the depth of their musical vision and the myriad of influences that have fueled their creative fire.

    • 42 min
    BOBBY VELASCO | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    BOBBY VELASCO | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    In this episode of the JAZZIZ Podcast, we embark on a journey to the Philippines to connect with Bobby Velasco, a versatile keyboardist and composer renowned for his role as collaborator and musical director for many Filipino hit-makers. Velasco's musical prowess extends across various bands and genres, spanning pop, jazz, Latin, funk and more. Amidst the pandemic and his recent collaboration with evosound, Velasco has emerged as a solo artist, steadily releasing singles that reflect his eclectic tastes and influence. Our conversation delves into Velasco's musical journey, exploring pivotal moments in his career and how the pandemic served as a catalyst for his venture into original music production.

    • 22 min
    RYAN DeHUES | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    RYAN DeHUES | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    In today's episode of the JAZZIZ Podcast, we're joined by the esteemed vocalist Ryan DeHues. Our conversation delves into his latest musical release, Private Parlour, a collaborative effort with the French duo Double Francoise. This album has been resonating across the airwaves worldwide, captivating audiences with its rich fusion of bossa nova, jazz, pop, electro, lounge and the French chanson tradition.



    DeHeus provides intriguing insights into the project, discussing the atmospheric influence of the recording locations and his first foray into lyric writing, as showcased within the record's program and its original compositions. Beyond exploring Private Parlour, we delve into DeHues' personal journey and artistic development, including his profound admiration for influential figures like the legendary Pat Boone, whose impact helped shape his early career, and his profound passion for music in all its forms.

    • 25 min
    ADOLFO MENDONÇA | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    ADOLFO MENDONÇA | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    Our special guest today is Brazilian-born pianist, keyboardist and composer Adolfo Mendonça, as we dive deep into the musical tapestry of his first album, Brazilian Childhood, a collection of resounding originals and covers that embody an ambitious and visionary concept. He also shares insights into his collaborations with special guests and musicians from five continents, its unique blend of jazz, improvisation, electronic instruments and the rich influence of Brazilian music, American jazz and rock. Beyond the new album, we explore the mind of the artist himself and, since he currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota Morris, we tap into his thoughts on the role of music and jazz education in the year 2024.

    • 29 min
    ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY | The JAZZIZ Podcast

    Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway has penned around 250 songs throughout her stellar career, including hits for seven of Barbra Streisand's recordings and the iconic theme song for the hit television show, The Nanny. Her compositions have also been performed by such artists as Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein and Carole King, and The Cole Porter Estate officially recognizes her as the only composer to have collaborated with Cole Porter, having set her music to his posthumously discovered lyric, "I Gaze in Your Eyes."


    Therefore, it is a little surprising to find that her latest album, Finding Beauty - Originals, Volume 1, is her first recording of all-original material, an all-star affair uniting her with such esteemed guests as Kurt Elling, Tierney Sutton, Melissa Manchester and more. In this JAZZIZ Podcast conversation, we speak with the artist about what she has defined as her "most personal project" via an official press release, and what she described in our interview as fulfilling a longstanding ambition.

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Kauai ,

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Just listened to Rit and Lyle interviews, very in depth, illustrative of the formative jazz fusion era, and revealing. No holes barred, gloves are off, and artists talking openly about their actions individual challenges to achieve jazz fluency on their terms.

GeoffFitch ,

Great conversations, spotty production quality

Great podcast but if you are going to do these interviews with important artists. Do them the honor of a good production. Poor audio quality, constant background music... amateurish.

Bruks ,

Very nice interview with Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

Very interesting to listen to a wildly successful and long-lasting eclectic progressive rocker Ian Anderson talking about his jazz influences.

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