The Dr. Jazz Podcast

In this Episode, we are bringing to you a spotlight on the music of jazz trumpet great, Kenny Dorham. He has worked alongside many of the greats in recorded jazz, yet he seems to be an unsung hero. Come hear how hip Kenny Dorham is.

In this Episode, we are bringing to you a "mixed bag" of some of the best modern jazz that's out there right now. There are quite a handful of REALLY GREAT artists making thought-provoking music. Come get hip.

In this Episode, we are taking a 2-part spotlight on the NY Downtown Music Scene! We cover the scene's history, its origins, and the Original Knitting Factory.

In this Episode, we conclude our 2-part spotlight on the NY Downtown Music Scene. We cover the scene's artists, important collaborations, and the transformation of the Knitting Factory.

In this episode, we try to provide peace, love, healing, understanding, strength and spirituality through the power of jazz music. We hope we can soothe and cure whatever it is that is ailing you, because we love all y'all!

In this Episode, we take a look at 21 tracks of "digestible" free jazz. Free Jazz gets a bad reputation and steers some away from the artists associated with it. We're here to show that's not such a good idea. This one's worth a listen!

Black Lives DO Matter! In this episode we take a listen at many resistance songs within the jazz world and how many of them still apply today. Real change needs to happen. Soon. Now.

Did he invent jazz or not? In this episode we discuss the man, the myth, the legend and a bunch of stories associated with the great Jelly Roll Morton!

We are taking a 2-part spotlight on underrated guitarist John Abercrombie to showcase his diverse artistry as a leader and as a sideman with some of jazz music's modern legends.

We are taking a 2-part spotlight on underrated guitarist John Abercrombie to showcase his diverse artistry as a leader and as a sideman with some of jazz music's modern legends.

In this Episode, we spotlight jazz vibe-master Bobby Hutcherson. The first half of the podcast looks at his sublime work as a sideman. The last half features tracks under his own leadership. Not to be missed!

We asked; you replied; we listened: from a podcast show suggestion we bring you The Electric Donald Byrd! In this Episode, we take a look at the Electric / Fusion period of trumpeter Donald Byrd's career (1969-1976). There's debate whether this music is worthy of being labeled "jazz." We lay out the tracks - you decide!

We are taking 3 Episodes to spotlight one of the truest originals in all of jazz history: guitarist Bill Frisell. Frisell has an instantly identifiable sound and has played with multiple musical legends, and we intend to discuss and explore that from many angles in this special 3-part spotlight on one of the living legends of all music.

We are taking 3 Episodes to spotlight one of the truest originals in all of jazz history: guitarist Bill Frisell. Frisell has an instantly identifiable sound and has played with multiple musical legends, and we intend to discuss and explore that from many angles in this special 3-part spotlight on one of the living legends of all music.

We are taking 3 Episodes to spotlight one of the truest originals in all of jazz history: Bill Frisell. Frisell has an instantly identifiable sound and has played with multiple musical legends, and we intend to discuss and explore that from many angles in this special 3-part spotlight on one of the living legends of all music.

In celebration of Duke Ellington's Birthday, this Episode takes a look at all of the unbelievable collaborations Duke Ellington has had in the world of jazz. A present from the Dr Jazz Podcast to all of you!

In this Episode, we take a look at Jazz Legend Charles Mingus on what would be his 98th Birthday! There's plenty of stories to go around on this episode. Come and check out Mingus: The Man, the Myth, the Jazz Legend!

In this episode, we take a look at the versatile artistry and soulful "world music" grooves of jazz legend, Don Cherry. He played with Ornette, Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Sonny Rollins, Steve Lacy, Gato Barbieri, Dewey Redman, Michael Brecker, Frank Lowe and Pharaoh Sanders (and that's just the sax players!). Dig deeper and dig Don Cherry.

In this Episode, we spotlight the artistry of jazz legend, Tom Harrell. We take a look at not only the great musicians he has been a sideman for on trumpet & flugelhorn, but also his genius compositional talents and some of the current jazz legends that have been sidemen on "his" albums. This one is not to be missed!

WARNING: You MUST take this in the evening (not to be auraully consumed in daytime hours)! This is our Late-Night Loungin' Jazz Mix here at the Dr. Jazz Podcast. Grab a beverage, sit back, and relax...

In this Episode, we are spotlighting The Blues. Everybody's got some kinda blues right now. This is Blues You Can Use For Today's News, folks!

We as a planet are facing some of the most trying times in most of our lives. We are being told to stay indoors. I'm here to help you pass the time. It's what Dr. Jazz prescribes. It'll make ya feel better!

In our 100th Episode of The Dr. Jazz Podcast, we are commemorating this "milestone" with a special look at one of the true originals in all of jazz music: Miles Davis.  "Thank you" to all of our listeners!

In this Episode, we spotlight the work of Thelonious Monk working with and playing with some of the finest saxophonists throughout jazz history!

In this Episode, we are sharing some of Dr. Jazz's "guilty pleasure" jazz or "liquid gold cheesy" jazz. Who knows? You may find something you secretly like as well! You have time - go ahead and listen (and feel free to laugh, bc laughter is always the best medicine!)