Mingus. Sometimes he was described as volatile, tender, or misunderstood, but most agree he was a musical genius. In this episode we are taking a look / listen at some of Mingus' music with a different lens and perspective: his dedication pieces. It would have to take a special musician for Charles Mingus to write a composition dedicated to them and that is exactly what we are exploring. One thing is guaranteed - all the music will be fantastic!

In this episode, we are exploring the gospel sounds coming from the Blue Note Records catalog! Alfred Lion was notorious for asking musicians to record something "groovy" and some of Blue Note's best artists went back to church for inspiration and wrote something in a gospel vein. We break down some of these tracks for you to enjoy. Hallelujah!

This episode is dedicated to explaining the deep and rich culture of Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans. We explain some of the history, share some interviews from real Mardi Gras Indian tribes, and discuss the evolution of Mardi Gras Indian music.

In this Episode, we give you our annual Holiday Jazz episode. 25 uninterrupted Holiday Jazz tracks to lift your spirits and brighten your day. Merry Christmas!

In this Episode, we give you the last Jazz Grab Bag of 2022. We are spinning 12 very varied tracks to end 2022.

In this episode, we take a look at jazz icon, Dave Brubeck through 12 handpicked tracks. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we examine the Low-End Theory of Jazz Saxophones as we take a look at 12 of the most influential Bari Sax giants in the history of Jazz! (This episode is dedicated to Ronnie Cuber)

In this episode, we take a look at jazz standards that have been recorded by the hyper lyrical trumpeter / composer, Tom Harrell.

The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Double Takes (Nov 2022) by Nathan Holaway (Dr. Jazz)

In this episode - I'm just spinning some awesome jazz tracks to help heal everyone's soul and well-being. To add to the musical gumbo, I'm also sharing some stories related to some of these tracks. The stories may or may not be so riveting - but you can bet the music is. Check it out!