Interviews and show previews with national, international and local jazz artists
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
On this Episode of the Talking Jazz Podcast, Mike Jeffers talks with the founding member of Tower of Power, Emilio Castillo in advance of the bands performances at City Winery in Chicago. Emilio talks about his influences and how that helped him develop the concept behind the Tower of Power Sound. As they embark on their 50th Anniversary year they also just release a brand new recording callled "Soul Side of Town". Emilio talks about how the band keeps things fresh and creative and moving forward even after 50 years!
Visit www.TowerofPower.com for info on tour dates and the new recording.
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
On this Episode Mike Jeffers (founder of Chicago Jazz Magazine) talks by phone with four-time GRAMMY nominee and multi-platinum-selling musician Boney James ahead of his performance on July 20, 2018 at the Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN.
They talk about how get got started playing saxophone, his influences, the new release "Honestly" and his performance with special guest Avery Sunshine on July 20, 2018.
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Talking Jazz with Mike Jeffers (founder of ChicagoJazz.com)
On this Episode Mike sits down with Pat Mallinger and Cameron Pfiffner the co-founders of the Sabertooth Quartet which has called the Green Mill home every Saturday night for the past 25 years.
It was great talking with them about how each one of them got their starts in jazz, how they broke onto the Chicago Jazz scene, their concepts on exploring new music for the group and much more. Both Pat and Cameron talk about how they came from very different musical beginnings but ended up meeting at the Get Me High Lounge in Chicago. There is some really great inside Chicago Jazz memories that I think everyone will enjoy. Get more info on the Chicago Jazz Scene at www.ChicagoJazz.com