Conversations in Jazz

Welcome to Season 2! 

In this first episode the boys talk about an instrument that doesn't get as much love as it should, and that's the organ. Karl discusses the origins of the organ in jazz and its growth in popularity through players such as Fats Waller, Count Basie and the Incredible Jimmy Smith. So sit back and get ready to explore the world of the jazz organ. Part 2 drops Thursday Sept. 15th!

Music from this episode:

Count Basie - Count's Organ Blues (1954) from the album The Swinging Count! (Clef)

Jimmy Smith - Judo Mambo (1957) from the album Jimmy Smith at the Organ (Blue Note)

Larry Young - Beyond All Limits (1966) from the album Unity (Blue Note)

The following two episodes are dedicated to the great jazz organist, trumpeter, saxophonist, jazz legend Joey DeFrancesco (b. April 10, 1971 - d. August 25, 2022).

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In this episode the boys continue their conversation on the leading women of jazz and their influence. In this week's episode, Tolu talks about Alice Coltrane and her unique career. 

Songs played in this episode:

Alice Coltrane: 'Blue Nile' from the album 'Ptah, the El Daoud'

What are some women in jazz that you feel should be talked about more?

Here is a partial starting list:

• Toshiko Akiyoshi (piano, composer, and bandleader)

• Carla Bley (piano, composer, and bandleader)

• Joanne Brackeen (piano, composer]

• Jane Bunnett (saxophone, flute, piano, and bandleader)

• Terri Lyne Carrington (drums)

• Regina Carter (jazz violin)

• Anat Cohen (clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophones, and bandleader)

• Blossom Dearie (piano, vocalist, and bandleader)

• Dorothy Donegan (piano, vocalist)

• Eliane Elias (piano, vocalist, composer, arranger)

• Jutta Hipp (piano)

• Shirley Horn (piano)

• Bobbi Humphrey (flute)

• Ingrid Jensen (trumpet)

• Grace Kelly (saxophone)  

• Melba Liston (trombone, arranger, composer, and bandleader)

• Marian McPartland (piano, composer, and bandleader)

• Terry Pollard (piano, vibraphone, and bandleader)

• Renee Rosnes (piano, composer, arranger, and bandleader)

• Maria Schneider (composer, arranger, and bandleader)

• Hazel Scott (classical piano, singer, and actor)

• Nina Simone (piano, vocalist, and bandleader)

• Esperanza Spalding (bassist, vocalist, and composer)

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This week, Tolu delivers a passionate stance on where he believes jazz is in its current state. Do you agree? Let us know.

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Conversations in Jazz... your podcast for all things jazz. Join the conversation with your hosts Karl and Tolu Thursdays bi-weekly.

Episodes start Thursday August 26th, 2021!