Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast

Melanie, Yunie and Special Guest Jerome Jennings get into the flaws of the Jazz Education system.  They cover other topics, catch up and even get to some Trill Trivia, but this one right here is what you came for... Get into it, cause it's a problem that needs to change. Let's discuss. And you know we need a part 2!

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Lady Moon, the front woman of The Eclipse is a composer, vocalist, designer, healer, hair artist and all around creative being. She is invested in reminding us of our resilience and magic through her cosmic music and style.  Join us in conversation with Lady Moon and at her live performance with her group Lady Moon and the Eclipse at the Sultan Room, NYC on Thursday, March 21st!

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Mel and Yunie chat about everything from Pop culture, sports, good reads, jam session culture, new music and even Beyonce.  Why? Because Jazz girls [and Jazz folks] are not a monolith, and neither is this podcast.  So get into it!

Trill Reads: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

Trill Tracks: "If We Praise, We Are Beautiful" Sean Mason

"Trigger" Stout

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Melanie and Yunie sit down with the one of a kind Tap dancer, Jazz Hoofer, musician and band leader Michela Lerman.  They cover her story from mentorship to her direction of artistry and sound.  Many people think of tap dancers from the broadway and dance company perspective, but Michela comes from the school of hoofers.  Interacting and creating collectively with musicians, incorporating dance, polyrhythms, percussion and rhythm. This is such a great episode, so get into it!!  

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Sup y'all? You missed us?! Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast is back and here for season 2! Melanie and Yunie catch up on life and share their takes on topics from Jonathan Majors, Andre 3000's new album to the color purple and Taraji P. Henson's outpour on Black women being paid fairly.  Also, they share their trill tracks, Yunie's trill sports minute, and what we've been listening to and reading lately.  Tap in and get into it! 

Trill Tracks: “Solid Plan” Larry June, Action Bronson, The Alchemist  

“Is It a Crime” Sade

Must reads: I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Rimit Sethi

New York Times Article: The Great Experiment That Is ‘The Color Purple’ by Salamishah Tillet

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Melanie and Yunie sit down with artist, musician and songwriter, Jack Fuller.  They discuss the many facets of gender and gender identity. As many of us have seen in the ethers, blogs, YouTube and internets, the cultural war between our transgendered sisters and cis gendered sisters.  In this special episode with Jack Fuller, recorded during pride month,  Melanie and Yunie sought out to create a safe space where they can air out misunderstandings, confusions and even our traumas.  At the end of the day we all want to me seen, heard, understood, and we all just want love and safety.  We hope you listen with an open mind and open heart <3

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It's been a little while, but we're back! Mel and Yunie chop it up, catch up, talk about everything from music, movies, tv, basketball and what's happening this summer -- SummerStage, Tour, gigs, all that that good stuff.

Stay tuned new episodes with some amazing guests!!

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In this Episode your hosts Melanie and Yunie catch up with their long time friend, colleague and fellow musician, Raynel Frazier.  Raynel shares her experiences as an arts administrator, and musician, all while studying for her doctorate in Organizational Development and Change.  She’s a Trill superwoman to say the least!! The ladies also get into some interesting conversations about the “trendy” corporate topic – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in relation to belonging. We learned A LOT but also had some laughs along the way, so get into this episode with us!

About Raynel Frazier

Raynel Frazier started her career in the arts as a trombonist studying Jazz Studies at the Hartt School of Music, Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, and received her master’s in arts administration from American University and resides in New York City where she has worked as manager of programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) and was responsible for booking Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s world-renowned Jazz Club. Raynel was also a tour manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, traveling around the world to expand the global community of Jazz. Raynel is currently the Programs Producer at Chelsea Factory and a doctoral student at Bowling Green State University, pursuing a Doctorate in Organization Development and Change. She hopes to use her degree to help arts organizations thrive to produce art that inspires communities.

Raynel’s Article: Aligning Diversity Values with Artistic Programming by Raynel Frazier

Raynel’s Recommended Book to find your purpose: 

Live Your Calling: A Practical Guide to Finding and Fulfilling Your Mission in Life by Kevin Brennfleck and Kay Marie Brennfleck

Melanie Charles Live at Blue Note NYC: Monday, February 27 | 8pm | 10:30pm | Tickets Here

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If you don’t know who Endea Owens is, you are about to find out!  Trill hosts, Melanie Charles and Yunie Mojica sit down with Detroit native, NYC Bassist, Endea Owens and chat about her humble beginnings, journey to New York, the support received and the challenges she endures as a black woman.  Endea Shares her faith in God, successes, challenges, inspirations, new music, fashion and her initiative to feed communities in need throughout the New York, the “Community Cookout”.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do!

Presented with Support for Winter Jazz Fest (January 12-18, 2023)

Winter Jazz Fest Promo code: WJF15 - 15% OFF ALL MARATHON TICKETS

Manhattan Marathon Fri. Jan 13 | Brooklyn Marathon Sat. Jan 14

Endea Owens & The Cookout  Winter Jazz Fest performance: Friday, Jan. 13 | Zinc Bar NYC | 7:30PM

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In this episode, Melanie and Yunie catch up with their friend who happens to be one of the most in-demand drummers on the scene, Savannah Harris!  These ladies get into so many key topics around being a musician in today’s ever changing times.  From the importance of mentorship, touring as a drummer, fashion, femininity as a musician and even dating.  Savannah shares the impactful mentorship she’s had with the late great Geri Allen, the process of being in Christian McBride’s band, and of course… a round of Trill Trivia!  

Presented with support from Winter Jazz Fest

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