"Linus welcomes interview guest Yoko Miwa on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole. Originally from Kobe, Japan, pianist, composer and educator Yoko Miwa is a long-time resident of Boston, MA. With her Yoko Miwa Trio, she just released album number nine: “Songs of Joy” (via Ubuntu Music). Tune in to find out how recording this beacon of optimism came about during dark times. Plus, three wonderful selections from guitarist, composer and educator Roni Ben-Hur’s brand new album “Stories” featuring an all-star lineup.

Roni Ben-Hur - Ma’of

Album: Stories

Roni Ben-Hur (g, composer), George Cables (p), Ingrid Jensen (tp), Harvie S (b) and Victor Lewis (d)

Roni Ben-Hur - La Serena

Album: Stories

Roni Ben-Hur (g), George Cables (p), Ingrid Jensen (tp), Harvie S (b), Victor Lewis (d) and Magos Herrera (voc)

Roni Ben-Hur - But I Had To Say Goodbye

Album: Stories

Roni Ben-Hur (g, composer), George Cables (p), Harvie S (b) and Victor Lewis (d)

Yoko Miwa Trio - If You’re Blue

Album: Keep Talkin’

Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d)

Yoko Miwa Trio - Largo Desolato

Album: Songs of Joy

Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d)

Yoko Miwa Trio - Lickety Split

Album: Pathways

Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d)

00:00 - The Jazz Hole with Linus

03:31 - Ma’of - Roni Ben-Hur

09:27 - La Serena - Roni Ben-Hur, Magos Herrera

14:25 - If You’re Blue - Yoko Miwa Trio

20:57 - The Jazz Hole with Linus

23:22 - Interview with Yoko Miwa, Part I

33:39 - Largo Desolato - Yoko Miwa Trio

40:18 - Interview with Yoko Miwa, Part II

45:33 - Lickety Split - Yoko Miwa Trio

54:59 - The Jazz Hole with Linus

56:08 - But I Had To Say Goodbye - Roni Ben-Hur

61:50 - Finish

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