Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired

Vocalist Angie Wells has a sultry, powerful voice that reflects her love for jazz and blues greats Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Joe Williams and Muddy Waters. After years as the Makeup Department Head for both Blackish and the recently released Mudbound, sheâ??s adding touring as a jazz singer to her already overly full schedule.

Judy Carmichael interviews George Winston

Chicago based saxophonist/writer discusses his new book, 50 Years At The Village Vanguard: Thad Jones, Mel Lewis and The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the first illustrated history of the most influential big band in modern jazz.

Part 2 of 2: Guitarist Duke Robillardâ??s blues playing and singing have been honored with numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination. Duke is also a fan and swinging exponent of early jazz, which he celebrates on his latest CD, Duke Robillard and His Dames of Rhythm, which includes vocals by his longtime musical collaborator, Sunny Crownover, bluesy Cat Russell, sultry Maria Muldaur and a surprise appearance by Downton Abbeyâ??s Elizabeth McGovern.

Part 1 of 2: Guitarist Duke Robillardâ??s blues playing and singing have been honored with numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination. Duke is also a fan and swinging exponent of early jazz, which he celebrates on his latest CD, Duke Robillard and His Dames of Rhythm, which includes vocals by his longtime musical collaborator, Sunny Crownover, bluesy Cat Russell, sultry Maria Muldaur and a surprise appearance by Downton Abbeyâ??s Elizabeth McGovern.

Part 2 of 2: The second half of Judyâ??s conversation with pianist/composer/conductor, Alan Broadbent about his years with Charlie Hayden, developing his skills as an arranger in the early years of his career with Woody Herman, his new orchestral CD, Developing Story and his gig with Diana Krall.

Part 1 of 2: The first half of Judyâ??s conversation with pianist/composer/conductor, Alan Broadbent about his years with Charlie Hayden, developing his skills as an arranger in the early years of his career with Woody Herman, his new orchestral CD, Developing Story and his gig with Diana Krall.