The Jazz Session

The Jazz Session


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TJS Bonus: Formative Albums (January 2023)
January 25, 2023

NOTE: Members received this a week ago, but I'm making it public so that perhaps you'll consider becoming a member if you're not already. You can join today for $5 a month at https://thejazzsession.co

The Jazz Session #608: Steve Tibbetts
January 18, 2023

There's a new anthology of the work of guitarist Steve Tibbetts called Hellbound Train. In this interview, Steve talks about putting together that anthology; how world travel has shaped his life and m

The Jazz Session #607: Ernesto Cervini
January 04, 2023

Ernesto Cervini's new album, Joy, was inspired by Louise Penny's detective series about Chief Inspector Gamache. That series has now been made into the show Three Pines. In this interview, Ernesto tal

The Jazz Session #606: Claudia Acuña
December 07, 2022

Vocalist Claudia Acua returns to talk about her album Duo (Ropeadope Records, 2022). In this interview, Claudia discusses the long road to an album of duets; singing music in Spanish for English-spea

The Jazz Session #605: Terri Lyne Carrington
November 02, 2022

Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington recently released two albums, two books, and she's curating an exhibit at Detroit's Carr Center. In this interview, we talk about her Jazz Without Patriarchy project; New

The Jazz Session #604: TD James Moody Jazz Festival Preview
October 19, 2022

This episode is sponsored by the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The festival runs from November 8 through 20 and features a whos who of talent from the jazz wo

The Jazz Session #603: Michael Sarian
October 05, 2022

Trumpeter Michael Sarian's new album is called Living At The End Of The World. In this interview, Sarian talks about the stories behind many of the tracks; how he figures out which tunes to put on an

The Jazz Session #602: A Tribute To jaimie branch
September 07, 2022

This episode is a tribute to trumpeter jaimie branch via a collection of voice messages left by friends, collaborators and fans, plus selections of jaimie's music. - This episode also marks the return

TJS Summer Bonus: Measuring Success In The Arts (Teaser)
September 01, 2022

Aaron Staebell and Patrick McCurry join Jason Crane to talk about how they measure artistic success. How many people need to listen to or attend something for it to be worth doing? - Hear the entire e

TJS Summer 2022 Bonus: The Car-Safe Jazz Playlist
August 17, 2022

Aaron Staebell, Patrick McCurry and Jason Crane take you through a nine-track playlist you can put on if you're in the car with folks who might not think they're into jazz. You can also listen to the