Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired

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Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired episodes

June 03, 2017 EPISODE583 - Jazz Inspired - Carol Welsman
Canadian singer/pianist talks about her new CD â??Alone Togetherâ?? and the difference in the jazz scene in her present home, Los Angeles and NYC.
59 min
May 27, 2017 Jazz Inspired - Mike Karn
Mike Karn toured for years, playing tenor saxophone with Ray Charles big band, followed by a long stint touring with Harry Connick, Jr. After establishing himself as one of the best on the scene, Mike realized heâ??d much rather play the bass and in many ways started over with his career. Judy and Mike perform together onstage at the 2017 Jazz Inspired Festival from Kiawah Island Festival and talk about his life and jump from saxophonist to bassist.
59 min
May 20, 2017 EPISODE581 - Jazz Inspired - John Jorgenson
Judy performs with and interviews Grammy winning guitarist onstage at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville, TN and discusses Johnâ??s career highlights from touring with Elton John to playing with Bonnie Raitt to his duo gigs early in his career with Judy!
59 min
May 13, 2017 Jazz Inspired - Mark Shane 2
Jazz pianist Mark Shane discusses his work for movie soundtracks and playing with jazz greats Doc Cheatham, Buck Clayton, Ruby Braff and others.
59 min
May 06, 2017 EPISODE579 - Jazz Inspired - Al Green
Guitarist Freddie Green played rhythm guitar with the Basie band for 50 years. His unique sound became an integral part of the Basie sound and added a swinging, solid time feel to everyone he played with, myself included. Alfred Green, Freddieâ??s son, talks to Judy about his extensive biography of his father onstage at â??Jazz Inspired from Kiawahâ?? with musical contributions by Judy (who recorded with Freddie) guitarist James Chirillo, bassist Pat O'Leary and saxophonist Harry Allen.
59 min
April 29, 2017 Jazz Inspired - Rick Carlson
Minneapolis based pianist, Rick Carlson, pursued a variety of careers before jumping in relatively late to become one of the finest musicians on the scene today. Rick CarlsonÃ¢??s love for Basie and joy in accompanying great singers enticed him to make music his primary focus and he is now one of the most in demand players in his beloved Minnesota and beyond.
59 min
April 22, 2017 Jazz Inspired - Tom McDermott
New Orleans pianist Tom McDermott brings to life the many influences that fed the early musical scene in that most musical of cities. His original passion for ragtime came from his youth in St. Louis, but once in New Orleans, Tom put a scholarly zeal into studying his favorites--James Booker, Professor Longhair and Dr. John, as well as into discovering the lesser-known musical gems that formed the sound of New Orleans.
59 min
April 15, 2017 EPISODE576 - Jazz Inspired - Dave Damiani
Judy Carmichael interviews Dave Damiani
59 min
April 08, 2017 Jazz Inspired - Andy Brown
"Chicago-based guitarist Andy Brown is a favorite among musicians and audiences alike. His YouTube video of an hour-long solo guitar performance is nearing a million hits and has a popularity that continues with a thousand views per day, something rare for a post from a mainstream jazz player. Andy is considered one of best younger player on the scene, but his attitude harkens back to an earlier time when listening and learning from jazz elders was a stronger focus than a jazz degree from music school. "
59 min
April 01, 2017 Jazz Inspired - Todd Robbins 2
Actor/magician/pianist Todd Robbins has spent decades specializing in arcane forms of popular entertainment. His inspirations range from his work at Coney Island and the Big Apple Circus to his stint as Woody AllenÃ¢??s pianist. Todd discusses his current gig with Judy on the Investigation Discovery channel's new series True Nightmares. The series features Todd as the host telling bizarre true tales of murder and mayhem that all have a lovely ironic twist to them. (2nd interview)
59 min