Interviews and show previews with national, international and local jazz artists
Episodes
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Saxophonist Jim Gailloretto sits down for an in-depth interview with Chicago Jazz Magazine founder Mike Jeffers for the June 2019 feature interview for Chicago Jazz Magazine.
Jim discusses his new project, the Metropolitan Jazz Octet and the new recording they are releasing on Delmark Records in late summer featuring vocalist Dee Alexander. Jim also talks about the process he goes through when he starts a new composing project and how he works and thinks along the way.
He also discusses coming up on the jazz scene, studying with Joe Daley and working through the studio scene in Chicago.
Watch the full interview at www.chicagojazzmagazine.com
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
Talking Jazz with Mike Jeffers features an interview with the executive director of the Ottawa 2 Rivers Jazz & Wine Festival Curt Bedei, vocalist Abigail Riccards and saxophonist Chris Madsen previewing the 2019 festival coming up June 7, 8, 9 2019.
This is the 9th annual Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine & Jazz Festival which is held in downtown Ottawa, IL and features live jazz, wines from around Illinois and fresh main lobsters throughout the weekend
Get more information and tickets to the festival at ottawa2riverswinefest.com
Saturday May 25, 2019
Saturday May 25, 2019
EPISODE 108 of TALKING JAZZ with Mike Jeffers features an interview with saxophonist Roy McGrath. On this episode Roy shares his story about moving from Puerto Rico to the United States, studying jazz saxophone, building his knowledge of jazz and starting to performing professionally.
Roy McGrath has also started an educational program that has helped to take him and his group on tours of Asia and Europe to perform and education.
Listen to more Chicago Jazz Audio Experience Podcasts at www.ChicagoJazz.com
Friday May 24, 2019
Friday May 24, 2019
EPISODE 135 of Talking Jazz: Grammy Award winning drummer Paul Wertico talks with Mike Jeffers about a few of his career highlights, performing and winning 7 Grammy Awards with guitarist Pat Metheny, the release of a performance he did 25 years ago called "First Date" and his upcoming tour of Europe and Asia.
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
Listen to the full feature interview from Chicago Jazz Magazine's May 2019 issue with vocalist Tammy McCann. Tammy talks about starting out as a classical vocalist and then switching over to jazz when she first heard someone playing Thelonius Monk in College. She touches on her musical concepts, influences, notable performances and what she has coming in the future.
Visit www.tammymccann.com for performances, news and recordings.
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Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
Guitarist Oz Noy talks with Chicago Jazz Magazine's Mike Jeffers about his new recording Booga Looga Loo out on the Abstract Logix label. The new recording is Oz's 9th release under his own name and features an all-star line-up including including drummers Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl and Steve Ferrone; bassists Will Lee, John Patitucci, and James Genus; and keyboardists Jerry Z and Brian Charette. Other contributors include Kevin Hays, Seamus Blake, and Anne Drummond.
Oz also previews his upcoming show at Reggies on May 9th as part of the group Moshulu which features along with Oz, Jeff Berlin, Dennis Chambers and David Sancious.
For video interviews, jazz news and reviews visit www.ChicagoJazz.com
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
On this Episode of Talking Jazz Mike Jeffers talks with drummer Winard Harper who is bringing his group in the legendary Jazz Showcase in Chicago for performances April 18th-21st.
Winard got his start performing with the giants of jazz such as Dexter Gordon, Jackie McClean, Betty Carter and many others. During the interview they talk about jazz education, treating the music business as a business, how he got the gig with Betty Carter and much more.
Watch video versions of some of the Talking Jazz Shows at www.chicagojazz.com
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Vibraphonist Joe Locke talks with Mike Jeffers about his upcoming performance at the Lionel Hampton Birthday celebration happening April 20, 2019 at the Music Institute of Chicago. Joe Locke previews the concert where he will be joined by vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes and vocalist Tammy McCann along with the Music Institute of Chicago jazz faculty.
About Joe Locke
Joe Locke is widely considered to be one of the major voices of his instrument. He has performed and recorded with a diverse range of notable musicians, including Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Barron, Eddie Henderson, Cecil Taylor, Dianne Reeves, Ron Carter, The Beastie Boys, the Münster Symphony Orchestra and the Lincoln, Nebraska Symphony. Read more about Joe Locke at his official website
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Mike Jeffers talks with saxophonist Justin Robinson ahead of his performances at Chicago's Jazz Showcase March 28th-31st. Justin talks about growing up in New York and learning how to play jazz at a very young age. They discuss him sitting in at clubs throughout the city, touring and performing with some of the legends of jazz, his longtime collaboration with trumpeter Roy Hargrove and his latest project.
For interviews and information about Chicago Jazz be sure to visit www.chicagojazz.com and www.chicagojazzmagazine.com
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
EPISODE 128 of Talking Jazz with Mike Jeffers features an interview with the executive director of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Travis Rosenthal. Travis previews the 40th Anniversary Gala for the Chicago Jazz Orchestra with vocalist rene marie on March 29th at the The Empire Room Palmer House Hilton.
Get tickets at www.chicagojazzorchestra.org
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