The Dr. Jazz Podcast

In this Episode, we are providing you with 12 groove-tastic tracks from our own crate-digging experience! Whether physical or virtual, we are sharing some under-the-radar grooves for you to enjoy with the Summer weather!

In this Episode, we take a special spotlight to the music and career of Sun Ra! He is a master of stylistic versatility and his music is out-of-this-world!

The party continues! In this Episode, we continue to provide you with 12 more groove-tastic tracks for your grilling, smoking or kitchen cooking experience. We have dug through Blue Note Records to find the grooviest tracks to be your cooking companion. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we are continuing to provide you with an additional soundtrack for Summer: Jazz For Sailing, Vol. 2! Whether you're actually on the water or just hitting the waves in your mind, we give you 12 additional tracks at a sailing pace. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we are providing you an additional soundtrack for Summer: Jazz For Sailing! Whether you're actually on the water or just hitting the waves in your mind, we give you 12 great tracks at a sailing pace. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we present a snapshot of great tunes, stories and memories from a spectacular summer experience.

In this Episode, we take a special look at Island and Calypso music recorded by Jazz Legend, Sonny Rollins. C'mon & enjoy sunny vibes with Sonny Rollins!

In this Episode, we take a very special spotlight on composer, arranger, pianist, organist, saxophonist, percussionist, bandleader and the genius known as Carla Bley. She has worked with a who's-who in music and has recorded in a variety of styles. Not to be missed!

In this Episode, we continue to provide you with 12 more groove-tastic tracks for your grilling, smoking or kitchen cooking experience. We have dug through Blue Note Records to find the grooviest tracks to be your cooking accomplice. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we take a look at some of the finest Dynamic Duos of drums & bass in recorded jazz. There are a few curveballs in the mix, but we present to you 12 tracks of some of the greatest rhythmic tag teams that are sure to please. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we take a look at 12 tracks that have been or could be part of a film noir soundtrack. It's hard to put into words, but when you hear something that constitutes as "noir" you just know it. Enjoy!

When we discuss the Bill Evans Trio - different trios pop in people's minds. They all have merit, but there was definitely an evolution there. In this episode, we are taking a special spotlight on the evolution of the Bill Evans Trio.

It's Ron Carter's birthday! While we certainly wish him the happiest of birthdays, we felt compelled to highlight what we feel are some of the deeper tracks in his catalog as a leader. While these tracks may not be discussed as often as others - they all certainly have tremendous merit! We hope that after listening to these, it will give you more music and discussions about this great artist. Enjo...

In this Episode, we are providing you with 12 groove-tastic tracks for your grilling, smoking or kitchen cooking experience. We have dug through the history of Blue Note Records to find the grooviest tracks to help you cook by. Enjoy!

This episode presents something special: music that is beyond category. Here we take a look at 12 saxophonists who are post-bebop and post-hard bop, but are discussed very little in comparison to other saxophonists (Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Michael Brecker, Chris Potter, etc). Each have their own style and sound that draws from various sources and the results are truly amazing...

In this episode, we are aiming to give you a musical reprieve from the world at-large and just how crazy it seems to be as of late. So sit back, relax, breathe...and simmer into these 12 great tracks. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we present Part 1 in a 5 part series dedicated to the legacy of Jazz Legend, Wayne Shorter. Here we take a special look at his contributions to Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.

In this Episode, we present Part 2 in a 5 part series dedicated to the legacy of Jazz Legend, Wayne Shorter. Here we take a special look at his contributions as a member of Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet and was part of a landmark fusion album.

In this Episode, we present Part 3 in a 5 part series dedicated to the legacy of Jazz Legend, Wayne Shorter. Here we take a special look at his contributions in the fusion band he co-led with keyboardist, Joe Zawinul: Weather Report!

In this Episode, we present Part 4 in a 5 part series dedicated to the legacy of Jazz Legend, Wayne Shorter. Here we take a special look at his contributions as a sideman to some of the greatest names in music.

In this Episode, we present Part 5 in a 5 part series dedicated to the legacy of Jazz Legend, Wayne Shorter. Here we take a special look at his compositions that have become jazz standards as well as his contributions as a leader creating some of the most iconic albums in jazz music history.

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians incorporate elements of Sephardic Music in their imporvisations and original compositions. We also explain some origins and musical formulas for that sound. Enjoy!

We have reached our 200th Episode of The Dr. Jazz Podcast! What better way to celebrate this milestone than with our annual Mardi Gras Madness episode for 2023. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

We have presented many various spotlight episodes on John Zorn and his universe of music through various aggregations, but we haven't specifically focused on his guitar works. Most listeners will notice that there has been quite a number of pieces he has recently written for guitar. But Zorn has quite a history of guitar works. We will discuss this and the variety presented in these 12 selections....

What in the world does Jug Bands or Washboard Bands have to do with jazz music? In this episode, we explain the connection through history, influence and some special players. Plus, it's just fun music. We pride ourselves here at The Dr. Jazz Podcast on bringing you the most diverse sounds in and related to the jazz idiom. So sit back, relax and enjoy the fun (and sometimes funny) sounds from Jug...