B-Side Morning Brew w/ Bij & Niles

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday with love and blessings from Bijon Watson & Niles Thomas.

Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss the freedom’s of being an artist such as André 3000, and the importance of pushing oneself beyond our comfort zones, exploring other music avenues and art mediums. Being true to your art and unapologetically so.

Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss a little of everything and nothing. From their recent concert performance at The Smith Center, to celebrating Sting’s birthday month and his influence on both Bijon and Niles’ music, to Niles’ new Rockabilly Swing band “The Velveteen Rabbits”, Bijon’s time touring with Harry Connick, Jr., and everything in between. It’s a wild c...

Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss whether or not “jazz” can move a listener to tears, or is it too busy and complex to move a listener emotionally? Bij and Niles also dive into the dangers in throwing around the word “Great” when expressing one’s thoughts of a singer – particularly when trying to discern the differences between a Tribute Singer vs. a Recording A...

Summer break is over! Bijon is back from his family cruise vacation and getting ready to get back to teaching at Berklee College of Music. Niles talks about shedding his brooding artist image with his new music project, The Velveteen Rabbits – a mix of swing, rockabilly, jazz and jump blues. He’s bringing in the horn section, Folks; he’s bringing in the horn section. And of course, Bijon & Nil...

Sit back, relax and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bijon & Niles discuss their upcoming shows in Las Vegas with The Jazz Republic Revue while toggling between Bijon’s home repairs and Niles’ kitchen renovations. The pleasures and freedoms of performing in small intimate clubs, to the intricacies of performing  on larger stages in bigger venues such as The Smith Center in Las Vegas. Showcasi...

Sit back, relax and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bijon & Niles bond with an old dear friend and music collaborator, singer/dancer David “Pop Tart” Morris – a 20+ year Disney entertainer. Touching on topics that include the complexities of getting on Broadway Shows, to the entertainment in Las Vegas, being fearlessly authentic, to the importance and value of reaching out to peers or friend...

Bij and Niles introduce some of their original music recordings to their new radio listeners and reflect upon what they have done, and prepare for what they have coming up. Tune-in as Bijon and Niles regale us with stories behind-the-songs from their freshman album “It’s A Crossover Thang” that gained recognition from The Recording Academy and up for a 2022 GRAMMY® Nomination for “Best Jazz Vocal...

Tune-in to this very special raw episode as Bijon and Niles discuss everything from having nothing to say, to diving into the world of Charles Mingus and Duke Ellington. Who are the jazz police? Pointing out and understanding why the Blue Note Records jazz artists in the 1960’s had such a punk-rock attitude and approach to their music.

Tune-in as Niles and Bijon discuss the trials and tribulations of booking live shows, including Bijon’s Grammy-Award Winning 18-piece big band “The Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra”, to Niles’ new rockabilly swing trio “Velveteen Flowers”. After winning a Grammy, what’s next?

Bijon and Niles sit down with singer/songwriter Linda Woodson, and producer/pianist/composer Uli Geissendoerfer, to discuss Woodson’s new album “Come A Little Closer”. Enjoy as they dive deeper into the inspiration behind this diverse album that features original compositions and lyrics that thread an emotional journey through a cohesive assortment of jazz and adult-contemporary music.

As we enter into the new year, Niles and Bijon celebrate their January birthday's in only being two days apart, Bijon's upcoming snowboarding trip with his family, Niles getting in another 28 days of skiing this season, the importance of listening to and being inspired by various music genres, to recording their new album and the collaboration with other artists and musicians.

As we enter into the holidays and celebrate holiday cheer, Niles and Bijon discuss the value of end-of-year reflections, meditation, breathing exercises and the benefits of perception. Bijon summarizes his experience as a professor finishing up the last semester at Berklee College of Music and recording a Christmas Classic with Diana Krall ft. The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra at Capitol Studios...

Bijon and Niles lead us into the holidays with some family fav’s and Niles’ famous homemade apple pie. Enjoy your morning brew as they chat about Bijon’s recent European tour with The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Niles’ new music project, plus Niles & Bijon’s new music collaboration.

Bijon and Niles discuss Bijon’s new role as Professor at Berklee College of Music, preparing for a career in today’s music climate. The value of taking a break to re-assess your goals, the value of focus, the re-alignment of your aspirations in the music trade, and the importance of staying true to your art.

Bijon and Niles sit down with OrangeTheory Coach and Professional Dancer, Ashley Palmer. Enjoy your cup of morning brew as they discuss Niles purchasing his first home, Bijon and Niles’ new collaborative album for 2024, lifestyle, health & fitness, the dancing scene in Las Vegas, and much more!

Bijon and Niles pull back the veil of the music industry; discussing the dark side of the Jazz genre, missing the gate keepers within the recording labels, the significance of winning a Grammy Award, commemorating the late radio DJ John Nasshan, and much more.

Bijon and Niles are back on air. In this episode they catch up with each other discussing what they've been up to musically and socially. Topics include Bijon's Grammy Win, favorite books, health & wellness, and life's inspirations.