In the Studio with Jason Moran

By ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network

What's In the Studio with Jason Moran about?

Have you ever wanted to take a Latin Dance class but didn’t have enough time? In this podcast, Latin Dance instructors Ricardo Loaiza and Elba Garcia prep you to dance the night away! Once you’ve practiced all three dances, find a local Latin Dance club or bust these moves at the next school dance! Wepa! For more dance lessons, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

Download our free app to listen on your phone

In the Studio with Jason Moran episodes:

04.26.2013
Summertime (in Standard Definition)
Jason and the band perform the standard, “Summertime.”
04.26.2013
HD: Summertime (in High Definition)
Jason and the band perform the standard, “Summertime.”
04.12.2013
Watching Jazz (in Standard Definition)
Jason explains how jazz musicians and baseball players are more alike than you would think, and helps you understand how musicians communicate during a performance.
04.12.2013
HD: Watching Jazz (in High Definition)
Jason explains how jazz musicians and baseball players are more alike than you would think, and helps you understand how musicians communicate during a performance.
04.05.2013
The Jazz Audience (in Standard Definition)
What are your musical “tastes?” Jason talks about what the responsibility of the audience is, and gives some tips about how to enjoy a jazz performance.
04.05.2013
HD: The Jazz Audience (in High Definition)
What are your musical “tastes?” Jason talks about what the responsibility of the audience is, and gives some tips about how to enjoy a jazz performance.
03.27.2013
Vamping (in Standard Definition)
Jason and the band improvise and vamp using the classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller. Make sure to pay attention to Jason’s new headwear.
03.27.2013
HD: Vamping (in High Definition)
Jason and the band improvise and vamp using the classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller. Make sure to pay attention to Jason’s new headwear.
03.22.2013
Evidence (in Standard Definition)
How is Jazz like a football play? Jason explains “hits” in jazz—and how players know how to navigate the music. The band then plays “Evidence” by Thelonious Monk to illustrate the point.
03.22.2013
HD: Evidence (in High Definition)
How is Jazz like a football play? Jason explains “hits” in jazz—and how players know how to navigate the music. The band then plays “Evidence” by Thelonious Monk to illustrate the point.
03.20.2013
Improvisation (in Standard Definition)
Using the metaphor of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” Jason explains what jazz means and how it works.
03.20.2013
HD: Improvisation (in High Definition)
Using the metaphor of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” Jason explains what jazz means and how it works.
03.15.2013
Infospace (in Standard Definition)
While listening to a recording of a financial report, Jason creates a new composition using the sound of the reporter’s voice as his inspiration
03.15.2013
HD: Infospace (in High Definition)
While listening to a recording of a financial report, Jason creates a new composition using the sound of the reporter’s voice as his inspiration
03.13.2013
Ringing My Phone (in Standard Definition)
Jason talks about the musicality of language, and then plays his original composition, "Ringing My Phone."
03.13.2013
HD: Ringing My Phone (in High Definition)
Jason talks about the musicality of language, and then plays his original composition, "Ringing My Phone."
03.06.2013
Skateboarding (in Standard Definition)
The Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Jazz Jason Moran introduces himself and shares his thoughts on innovation and creativity—through the lens of skateboarding and Jazz.
03.06.2013
HD: Skateboarding (in High Definition)
The Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Jazz Jason Moran introduces himself and shares his thoughts on innovation and creativity—through the lens of skateboarding and Jazz.

What's In the Studio with Jason Moran about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

In the Studio with Jason Moran episodes:

Summertime (in Standard Definition)

HD: Summertime (in High Definition)

Watching Jazz (in Standard Definition)

HD: Watching Jazz (in High Definition)

The Jazz Audience (in Standard Definition)

HD: The Jazz Audience (in High Definition)

Vamping (in Standard Definition)

HD: Vamping (in High Definition)

Evidence (in Standard Definition)

HD: Evidence (in High Definition)

Improvisation (in Standard Definition)

HD: Improvisation (in High Definition)

Infospace (in Standard Definition)

HD: Infospace (in High Definition)

Ringing My Phone (in Standard Definition)

HD: Ringing My Phone (in High Definition)

Skateboarding (in Standard Definition)

HD: Skateboarding (in High Definition)