Riffin' on Jazz

On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Malvin and Howard dive into some of your favorite theme songs from TV, that you didn't or maybe did know were Jazz songs. TV shows like Law and Order, I Love Lucy and many, many more will be highlighted, so tune into the latest episode of Riffin on Jazz: "Jazz TV Themes".

On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Malvin and Howard explore some amazing string sections in historic, incredible, and timeless jazz pieces. These sections are not apart of regular symphonic orchestras, but the strings and things of these beautiful works will be highlighted on Riffin on Jazz: "Strings and Things".

Some of the amazing artists featured during this episode include Charlie Parker, also known as Yardbird, Saxophonist Ben Webster, the amazing Ella Fitzgerald, the multidimensional Gregory Porter, Canadian saxophonist P.J. Perry, the elegant Stacey Kent, pianist  Beegie Adair, and the versatile Michael Paulo.

Malvin and Howard explore some of their favorite introspective and inspirational Jazz tracks and their creators.

ALL IN: Inspirational & Introspective Jazz

On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Malvin and Howard explore the origins and innovators of some of the early Bebop Jazz musicians. Bebop Jazz developed in the early 1940s.

Featured Artists: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Hank Jones, Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson, Ray Brown

Malvin and Howard visit with World Renowned Jazz Saxophonist, Kirk Whalum in the studio.  They have a ball walking through Kirk's illustrious career and listening to some his great stories of life as a world class musician. 

Riffin On Jazz would like to Celebrate Nancy Wilson and Her contributions to Jazz Music. Sit back and listen as Howard and Malvin take you on a journey through the life of this music icon.  Riffin on Jazz Celebrates the Incomparable Nancy Wilson. 

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Malvin and Howard discuss the Greatest Jazz Music Labels and their Great Jazz Music Artists.  They have a great time sharing stories of the labels and their most famous artists.  

Check out the music of: Kenny Barron, Weather Report, Jimmy Heath, Sunny Criss, Verve Jazz Ensemble, Count Basie Ensemble, Norah Jones, and George Benson.

Malvin and Howard explore some of their favorite Jazz interpretations and interpolations of the music of the Stevie Wonder.

Wonder-Feel Jazz: Stevie Wonder Compositions

Malvin and Howard explore some of their favorite LIVE Jazz performances. 

 JAZZ LIVE & WorldWide

Featured artists: Cannonball Adderly, UMO Jazz Orchestra with Michael Brecker, Miles Davis & Quincy Jones, Andy Narell, Marcus Miller, Diana Krall, Ricardo Bacelar and Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Malvin and Howard explore some of their favorite music from the Great Dizzy Gillespie!

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