Easy Jazz Spotlight

Easy Jazz Spotlight

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Easy Jazz Spotlight episodes

  • Toronto Award Winning Jazz Pianist Nick Maclean
    In this edition of Easy Jazz Spotlight, host Stefan Zaichkowski talks with award-winning Toronto pianist Nick Maclean whose Quartet features another award-winning jazz artist: trumpeter Brownman Ali. Nick talks to Stefan about the talented members of his band, his musical compositions, the challenges of working in a recording studio, communicating with audiences and the band's new album "Convergence".
    1 hr 34 min
  • Jazz Vocalist Lisa Henry
    In this edition of Easy Jazz Spotlight, host John Armato speaks with jazz vocalist, ambassador and educator Lisa Henry who began singing at age six, and turned professional at age 17 in the nightclubs of Kansas City. Lisa has been on tour with the great Herbie Hancock and has also performed with the likes of Anita Baker, Rosemary Clooney, Roy Hargrove, Wayne Shorter, Lou Rawls and many others. The legendary jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell said of Lisa: "Some got it, and some ain't. She's got it!". John talks to Lisa about her career, working with jazz legends, and surviving a brain aneurysm. But the interview starts with Lisa remembering her mentor, the late great Kansas City pianist and bandleader Everette DeVan.
    59 min
  • Rising Jazz Star Brendan Rothwell
    In the Easy Jazz Spotlight today is Calgary bassist, composer and producer Brendan Rothwell. Brendan's career is taking off with millions of streams across all major digital platforms. Host Ken Boyd learns why Brendan chose the bass as his musical instrument of choice, the great artists he's now working with, and about his latest album "Destiny".
    33 min
  • Award Winning Jazz Artist Heather Christine
    In this edition of Easy Jazz Spotlight is Mississauga award-winning jazz vocalist, producer and composer Heather Christine. Heather, who originally didn't appreciate her own talent, talks to host Ken Boyd about playing the roles of Karen Carpenter and Patsy Kline in musical theatre, learning to play the drums, and becoming a virtual music coach and teacher during the pandemic. Heather believes that singing can be good for our health. In the interview, she also reveals that her great grandfather was a jazz musician who knew and played with jazz legends including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie.
    35 min
  • Smooth Jazz Innovator Christian de Mesones
    Veteran jazz artist and bass player Christian de Mesones has been performing for four decades and has worked with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz, including Dave Koz and Bob James. Christian's love of the bass came after he saw a concert by Kiss and watched Gene Simmons. A former rocker, he recently released a solo album called "They Call Me Big New York" - a collection of funk, soul and R & B to rave reviews, more than 2 millions streams on Spotify and a number of top-10 singles. One of the songs, "Hispanica" reached number one on Billboard's smooth jazz chart. Christian talks to our host Stefan Zaichkowski about his music, the issues facing today's artists, and why he doesn't conform to the "template" used by many other smooth jazz artists.
    49 min
  • International Jazz Singer June Garber

    Tragedy struck her life as a young child, but singer June Garber not only recovered, she has thrived as a popular jazz singer, adored by a legion of fans all over the world. Originally from South Africa, June came to Canada and now resides in Australia. June's band performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Toronto. She tells host Ken Boyd that jazz wasn't her only love.

    25 min
  • The Young Crooner Noah Kosta

    A 17 year old crooner? It's true. Toronto's Noah Kosta began winning singing contests at that age, and today - 2 years later - he continues to turn heads as he puts a new twist on old jazz standards once made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. A powerful voice, calm demeanor and distinctive style have created the right brand to attract more and more fans of all ages. In this interview with host Stefan Zaichkowski, Noah talks about his remarkable journey in music which he says began from the day he was born.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Emerging jazz singer Lucy Wijnands

    In this episode of Easy Jazz Spotlight, host John Armato speaks to emerging jazz singer Lucy Wijnands from Kansas City. Lucy has performed throughout the world, perfecting her craft. In the interview, she reveals to John that she feared her career was coming to a crashing end when the pandemic began. But she learned how to survive, and thrive. John also discovered that Lucy is multi-talented, making a name for herself not only as a jazz singer, but as a painter as well. Discover the art, music and life philosophies of Lucy Wijnands.

    48 min
  • Toronto Jazz Singer Linda Carone

    In this episode of Easy Jazz Spotlight, host Ken Boyd speaks to Toronto singer Linda Carone. Linda is producing some amazing videos and tells Ken that she also works as a graphic designer, creating her own album artwork. The interview begins with Linda describing herself as a vintage jazz artist.

    25 min
  • Toronto singer Paula Letang
    In this episode of Easy Jazz Spotlight, guest host Stefan Zaichkowski talks with singer and radio personality Paula Letang. Paula is originally from the Caribbean island of Dominica but has grown up in Canada. She's been influenced by a wide range of musical styles and has combined them to form her own unique style. In this interview, Paula explains her life philosophy of being open to all possibilities. In her words - there are no limits to creativity.
    42 min

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Easy Jazz Spotlight is produced by the popular soft jazz Internet radio station, Easy Jazz FM, featuring conversations with today's jazz music creators. We talk with jazz musicians, composers and…