Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard

One of the finest Jazz recordings ever, the Miles Davis standard "So What", takes the spotlight this week on Same Difference. AJ and Johnny examine various versions of this timeless Jazz classic, including takes from George Benson and Chick Corea!

It's Artie Shaw's signature standard "Begin The Beguine" under the microscope on this week's episode. Join AJ and Johnny as they examine various versions of this mellow classic, including renditions from Tony Bennett, Charlie Parker, and, yes, Pete Townshend!

The beautifully melancholic standard "Stardust" is under the microscope in this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they take a listen to several versions of this Jazz classic, all of which (excepting the new artist showcase) come from Johnny's personal collection!

We return to our regular show format this week, with a look at the Jazz standard "Avalon". Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss various version of this Jazz classic, that actually started life in a Puccini opera (well, sort of)!

This week we wrap up our special 3-part series on the Sun Valley Jazz And Music Festival. Join AJ and Johnny for some great Jazz music, plus interviews with some of the performers from last year's festival in Sun Valley, Idaho!

In this episode we continue our look back at the 2019 Sun Valley Jazz And Music Festival! You'll hear music AND interviews with Yve Evans, Cornet Chop Suey, and the Midiri Brothers, and of course AJ and Johnny will share their memories of this special Jazz festival.

We take a bit of a departure this week as we present the first of a 3-part series focusing on the 2019 Sun Valley Jazz And Music Festival! Join AJ and Johnny as they play you selections AND INTERVIEWS from the stars of Sun Valley, and some of their favorite standards.

What better Jazz standard for the holidays is there than the Peanuts gang's theme song, "Linus And Lucy"? Join AJ and Johnny as they take a listen to several versions of Vince Guaraldi's signature classic!

This week, AJ and Johnny listen to and discuss various versions of "Send In The Clowns", a song that has supposedly been recorded somewhere between 6 and 900 times!

For the first time in this podcast's history, AJ and Johnny are face to face in the same room to discuss different versions of the Fusion Jazz standard "Birdland". Join Johnny and a slightly subdued AJ (maybe he was actually afraid Johnny was going to throw something at him) as they pick apart their, um, favorite versions!