Our Sonsloo  IASJ podcast series continues with an intimate conversation featuring Dr. Keller Coker, Chairman of the International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ). Recorded on-site inside the Dean's office at The New School, being immersed in the vibrant energy of the West Village set the perfect stage to look at the music through the lens of a lifelong artist.

Keller shares the story of his own musical awakening at 14 years old and offers an insider’s view of the New York jazz ecosystem—exploring how the scene has transformed over the decades and where it is heading next. As jazz becomes more global and genre-fluid, Keller breaks down the cultural shifts defining this new era of improvisation and what it means for the upcoming international exchange at the IASJ 2026 conference.