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.

  1. Ep. 25: Sam Blakeslee

    12/09/2021

    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 Jazztopia: @Jazz.topia

    1h 6m
  2. Ep. 24: Kazemde George and Sami Stevens

    11/11/2021

    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. https://kazemdegeorge.bandcamp.com/album/i-insist

    1h 20m
  3. Ep. 23: Dr. Eddie Henderson

    11/04/2021

    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. http://www.thecookersmusic.com/about/eddie-henderson/

    1h 5m
  4. Ep. 22: Steven Bernstein

    10/27/2021

    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 www.stevenbernstein.net

    1h 37m
  5. Ep. 21: Ra Kalam Bob Moses

    07/22/2021

    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.

    2h 4m
  6. Ep. 20: Steven Feifke

    05/26/2021

    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

    1h 10m
  7. Ep. 19: Jennifer Wharton

    05/19/2021

    Ep. 19: Jennifer Wharton

    Bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton discusses her band Bonegasm, her new album "Not A Novelty," her path to jazz, and the essence of the trombone. Good times are had by all. jenniferwharton.com https://jenniferwharton.bandcamp.com/album/not-a-novelty

    1h 43m
  8. Ep. 18: John Hollenbeck

    05/12/2021

    Ep. 18: John Hollenbeck

    Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck discusses his sources of inspiration, cellular composition, the wide influence of Bob Brookmeyer, and writing new music for the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, the Claudia Quintet, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band.

    1h 48m
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Bobby Spellman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Jazztopia