The Dr. Jazz Podcast

In this Episode, we take a look at trumpet great Lee Morgan and his role as a leader on sessions. Besides 12 great tracks that show his development and growth as an artist, we also give some historical and biographical info on the trumpet giant.

In this Episode, we take a separate look at trumpet great Lee Morgan and his role as a consummate sideman on some of the greatest sessions in jazz. Besides 12 great tracks that show his development and growth as an artist, we also give some historical and biographical info on the trumpet giant.

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...

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!

In this episode, I am sharing some of my personal jazz treasure hunt finds. Since the pandemic began, I've created a list of some of my hard-to-find jazz CDs, and I've been able to score some very lucky albums in this process. So, I am sharing with you 25 tracks from 25 albums I've been fortunate enough to find in my quest for recorded jazz. Enjoy!

Oscar Peterson is a giant among mortal jazz musicians. That's a fact - not an opinion! He represented the best in swingability, virtuosity, sensitivity, humor and beauty in his playing. The only thing that's possibly better than Oscar Peterson is Oscar Peterson with other giants of jazz. In his 60+ year career, he has played with some of the greatest jazz musicians ever recorded. In this episode,...

Summer is here and the best soundtrack for Summer weather is Salsa! Enjoy this 2 part series on some great Salsa music that may have flown under the radar to your ears.

Summer is here and the best soundtrack for Summer weather is Salsa! Enjoy this 2 part series on some great Salsa music that may have flown under the radar to your ears.

It's June y'all! That means it's time for Summer Jazz Jams. We've got 25 groovy tracks to help you get your Summer vibes goin' in the right direction. Enjoy!

In this episode, we take a look at some tracks in the ECM Records catalog. Many times, music from ECM has a reputation that it is "cold," "spacey" or "without feeling." Besides debunking that myth, we also take a look at some types of folk music that could be argued serve as inspiration to some of these great artists.

In this episode, we give a spotlight on the great lyricist / composer Johnny Mercer. Mercer has worked with over 230 collaborations and over 95 films and musicals and the results are some of the most memorable jazz standards in the canon. Enjoy!

I was recently listening to some jazz randomly on shuffle, and I noticed a group that was simply swinging their asses off - and with no drummer to help them out, either! I started wondering how many groups were out there in the jazz canon that did not use drummers. It's amazing how many great jazz trios have recorded some awesome music without a drummer to propel them through a session. We present...

You wrote. We listened! Back by popular demand - the Dr. Jazz Podcast gives you another edition of a Jazz Grab Bag Episode! There are lots of interesting twists and turns in this one. Don't sleep on this one!

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Let the Good Times Roll! It's our annual Mardi Gras episode here at the Dr. Jazz Podcast and we are spinning 25 slammin' N'awlins tracks guaranteed to get your groove goin'! Whether you are getting your gumbo and king cake ready, sipping on a sazerac or hurricane, or you are just here for the music, we welcome all to our Carnival celebration!

In this Episode, we take a look at recordings by Stan Getz and some of the mind-blowing collaborations he has had on record with some of the biggest names in the jazz idiom. This episode is not to be missed!

In this Episode, we take a look at some classic jazz organists. Surprisngly, this is the first real spotlight on this music in our entire podcast series (even though I have loved this music for decades). So get ready to groove with some funky tunes!

I don't usually do episodes like this, but...Let's face it: 2021 was a heavy year. We all turned the corner from 2020 into 2021 and had hopes for the best. We all embraced the idea of optimism on January 1, 2021, but various events, various passings and viral variants has made this year hard - really hard. There have been times I have wanted to scream or throw things against the wall and most peop...