Join host Christine Passarella as she engages in a deep and moving conversation with the acclaimed tenor saxophonist and former Jazz Messenger Javon Jackson during the release of his newest CD "Javon Jackson The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni" This episode was recorded on February 21, 2022. This CD is a historic collaboration between the Javon and the renowned African American poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni. You will hear brilliant songs performed by Jackson and his band. On track two we hear one of Nikki Giovanni's poems recited by Christina Greer and on track three we hear Giovanni sing in honor of her friend the great Nina Simone. Join us as we go on a journey listening to mostly spirituals, all selected by Giovanni and arranged by Jackson. For more on Mr. Jackson go to JavonJackson.com. Host, educator Christine Passarella is a columnist and founder of Kids for Coltrane. Visit ChristinePassarella.com to learn more about her work. Passarella's column Beauty, Love & Justice: Living A Coltranian Life can be found on AllAboutJazz.com

Join Beauty, Love & Justice host Christine Passarella as she engages in an interesting, enlightening, and uplifting conversation with guitarist, composer, and singer Joey Leone. Mr. Leone is currently touring the United States sharing his lecture The History of the Blues in America. Host, educator Christine Passarella is a columnist and founder of Kids for Coltrane. Her column Beauty, Love & Justice: Living A Coltranian Life can be found on AllAboutJazz.com 

Join Beauty, Love & Justice host Christine Passarella as she engages in an informative and powerful conversation with Claire Bellerjeau, coauthor of the book Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution, The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth. Bellerjeau currently serves as historian and director of education at Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay, New York. Host, educator Christine Passarella is a columnist and founder of Kids for Coltrane. Her column Beauty, Love & Justice: Living A Coltranian Life can be found on AllAboutJazz.com

Join host Christine Passarella as she engages in a rich conversation focusing on leadership, advocacy, and mentorship with her millennial daughter during Women's History Month. 

The Kids for Coltrane College Council engages in a discussion with their mentor, the founder of Kids for Coltrane, and host of the Beauty, Love & Justice podcast Christine Passarella 

Members of the Kids for Coltrane College Council joining this discussion, college students Esther Borukova, Husna Mirza, and Stephen Popoola 

Join Beauty, Love & Justice host Christine Passarella as she engages in an enlightening conversation with filmmaker and educator Bret Primack also known as the Jazz Video Guy. Host, educator Christine Passarella is a columnist and founder of Kids for Coltrane. Her column Beauty, Love & Justice: Living A Coltranian Life can be found on AllAboutJazz.com 

Beauty, Love & Justice, episode 7 - join host Christine Passarella as she engages in a conversation with brilliant public intellectual Dr. Cornel West, esteemed economist and documentarian Rob Johnson, and poet-activist John Sinclair, as they unpack life’s celebrations and challenges through their connected love for John Coltrane’s music, spirituality and lived example.

Host, educator Christine Passarella is a columnist and founder of Kids for Coltrane. Her column Beauty, Love & Justice: Living A Coltranian Life can be found on AllAboutJazz.com

Dr. West is Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and holds the title of Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. Dr. West has written 20 books which include his classic Race Matters, Democracy Matters, Black Prophetic Fire, The American Evasion of Philosophy, The Radical King, and Prophecy Deliverance. He collaborates and creates with musicians, can be seen on the big screen in the Matrix film series, and participates in many television programs discussing major societal issues. Dr. West is the cohost of the thought-provoking and illuminating podcast The Tight Rope with Professor Tricia Rose.

Rob Johnson serves as President of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Johnson is an international investor and consultant to investment funds on issues of portfolio strategy. He recently served on the United Nations Commission of Experts on International Monetary Reform under the Chairmanship of Joseph Stiglitz. Previously, Johnson was a Managing Director at Soros Fund Management. He was an Executive Producer of the Oscar winning documentary, Taxi to the Dark Side, directed by Alex Gibney, and is the former President of the National Scholastic Chess Foundation. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of both the Economic Policy Institute and the Campaign for America’s Future.

John Sinclair is an author, poet, and activist. In 1966-67 the jazz poet, downbeat correspondent, founder of the Detroit Artists Workshop, and underground journalist joined the front ranks of the hippie revolution, managing the Avant-rock MC5 and organized countless free concerts in the parks. In 1971 John Lennon wrote and performed the song, John Sinclair, during the legendary John Sinclair Freedom Rally. Sinclair authored a beautiful book dedicated to John Coltrane entitled Song of Praise.

Join Christine Passarella in episode 6 as she engages in conversation with acclaimed documentarian Steve Rowland. Christine Passarella is a columnist at All About Jazz. Her column is Beauty, Love, and Justice: Living A Coltranian Life. She is the founder of Kids for Coltrane. Christine is deeply motivated by the creativity, discipline, courage, and kindness of legendary saxophonist John Coltrane. In this episode, Christine and Steve discuss the life and music of saxophonist John Coltrane. They also dive into Steve's life journey.  He is a producer, director, oral historian, documentarian, Shakespearean, educator, musicologist, sound engineer, radio host, and photographer. 

Join Christine Passarella in episode 5 as she engages in a conversation with the founder of Circus Harmony, a nonprofit doing transformational work through circus art. Christine Passarella is a columnist at All About Jazz. Her column is Beauty, Love, and Justice: Living A Coltranian Life. She is the founder of Kids for Coltrane. Christine is deeply motivated by the creativity, discipline, courage, and kindness of legendary saxophonist John Coltrane. In this episode, Christine and Jessica discuss social justice, the work of Circus Harmony, education, and Nat Hentoff the highly esteemed writer and social activist. Nat Hentoff is the father of Jessica Hentoff. He was also a mentor to Christine and the Kids for Coltrane. Jessica Hentoff recently put on a virtual Circus Harmony show due to the restrictions of the pandemic, but she is determined to continue the work knowing how important it is for the youngsters involved in the work to continue. She brings joy to the children and the audiences who view the fascinating work. Jessica uses the teaching of circus art to bring social change.

Join Christine Passarella as she engages in an illuminating discussion focusing on the art and life of master artist Romare Bearden. Her guest Diedra Harris Kelley is the Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Ms. Harris Kelley is also the niece of Romare Bearden and she offers rich insight into this creative genius.