Jazztopia

Trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee discusses his new release, "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," the origins of his band Wistful Thinking, and different approaches to writing for large and small ensembles.

https://www.samblakesleemusic.com/

https://www.outsideinmusic.com/artistsandreleases/how-a-rose-sam-blakeslee

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Sam: @Sam_Blakeslee

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Saxophonist Kazemde George and vocalist Sami Stevens discuss the making of Kaz’s new album “I Insist!” as well as their stylistic influences, their compositional collaborations, and the importance of community in jazz. Good times are had by all.

https://kazemdegeorge.bandcamp.com/album/i-insist

Trumpeter Eddie Henderson discusses his experience playing with Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band, the process of recording his own albums Realization and Sunburst, balancing life as a jazz musician and medical doctor, and his return to acoustic music in the 1980's.

New album "Look Out!" by the Cookers out now.

http://www.thecookersmusic.com/about/eddie-henderson/

Trumpeter, slide trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader, and rogue historian of jazz Steven Bernstein discusses his new album "Community Music Vol. 1: Tinctures in Time," as well as the history of territory bands, traversing many genres of music, and the importance of community in music. Good times are had by all.

https://stevenbernstein.bandcamp.com/album/tinctures-in-time-community-music-vol-1

www.stevenbernstein.net

Drum legend, composer and conceptualist Ra Kalam Bob Moses discusses his musical upbringing among jazz giants, his highly personal approach to composition and improvisation, and his ongoing musical and spiritual journey. Good times are had by all.

Pianist and composer Steven Feifke discusses his new album Kinetic, his approach to composition and arrangement, and leading a big band in New York. Good times are had by all.

www.stevenfeifkemusic.com

IG: @stevenfeifke

https://www.outsideinmusic.com/artistsandreleases/kinetic-steven-feifke

Bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton discusses her band Bonegasm, her new album "Not A Novelty," her path to jazz, and the essence of the trombone. Good times are had by all.

jenniferwharton.com

https://jenniferwharton.bandcamp.com/album/not-a-novelty

Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck discusses his sources of inspiration, cellular composition, the wide influence of Bob Brookmeyer, and writing new music for the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, the Claudia Quintet, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band.

Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Michael Thomas discusses his new album "Natural Habitat," as well as his approach to the saxophone and his experience working with Brad Mehldau and Miguel Zenon. Good times and good beer are had by all.

www.michaelthomasjazz.com

Bobby speaks with composer and bandleader Ayn Inserto about creating new music for large ensemble, her experience studying with Bob Brookmeyer, and ways of practicing composition. Good times are had by all.

www.ayninserto.com