Podcast Archives - The Jazz Session

Saxophonist and composer Steve Lehman makes use of spectral harmony on his album Travail, Transformation... The post The Jazz Session #105: Steve Lehman appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Ben Perowsky’s newest recording, Moodswing Orchestra (El Destructo, 2009), is an experiment is ambient improvisation.... The post The Jazz Session #104: Ben Perowsky appeared first on The Jazz Session .

John Abercrombie returns with Wait Till You See Her (ECM, 2009), another album of gorgeous,... The post The Jazz Session #103: John Abercrombie appeared first on The Jazz Session .

John Surman is a composer with a broad and multi-hued musical palette. He’s written for... The post The Jazz Session #102: John Surman appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Cymin Sawamatie was born in Germany to Iranian parents, and that mix of cultures informs... The post The Jazz Session #101: Cyminology appeared first on The Jazz Session .

My grandfather was one of the biggest influences on my life, both in making me... The post The Jazz Session #100: Bernard Flanders (My Grandfather) appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Robert Glasper believes that improvised music can authentically incorporate hip hop rhythms — and he... The post The Jazz Session #99: Robert Glasper appeared first on The Jazz Session .

The Industrial Jazz Group is a 15-ish-piece large ensemble that plays the inventive, challenging and... The post The Jazz Session #98: Industrial Jazz Group appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Virginia-born saxophonist Darius Jones wants to tell his story, and he’s chosen as his vehicle... The post The Jazz Session #97: Darius Jones appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Guitarist Joe Morris has spent three decades finding ways to contribute to the language of... The post The Jazz Session #96: Joe Morris appeared first on The Jazz Session .

The Fay Victor Ensemble’s The FreeSong Suite (Greene Avenue, 2009) is a tour de force... The post The Jazz Session #95: Fay Victor appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Guitarist Julian Lage was playing gigs when he was 5 years old. By age 7,... The post The Jazz Session #94: Julian Lage appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Composer and bandleader Dave Rivello is a man on a mission. For nearly two decades,... The post The Jazz Session #93: Dave Rivello appeared first on The Jazz Session .

How do you sum up the career of one of the most distinctive saxophonists ever?... The post The Jazz Session #92: Laurie Pepper on Art Pepper appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Guitarist Mike Stern has played with everyone. And yes, that includes Miles Davis. After decades... The post The Jazz Session #91: Mike Stern appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Trombonist David Gibson delivers another album full of melody and grounded in a strong sense... The post The Jazz Session #90: David Gibson appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Dutch bassist Joris Teepe has lived in New York for the past 20 years, making... The post The Jazz Session #89: Joris Teepe appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Ellis Marsalis is more than the father of four famous sons. He’s an acclaimed pianist... The post The Jazz Session #88: Ellis Marsalis appeared first on The Jazz Session .

The American Federation of Jazz Musicians Local 802 is trying to win pension benefits for... The post The Jazz Session SPECIAL REPORT: Justice For Jazz Artists appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Pianist Vijay Iyer navigates the stream of history on his new trio recording, Historicity (ACT,... The post The Jazz Session #87: Vijay Iyer appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Drummer Jason Marsalis turns to the vibraphone on his new record, Music Update (ELM Records,... The post The Jazz Session #86: Jason Marsalis appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews guitarist Bobby Broom. Broom, a longtime member of Sonny Rollins’ band, has... The post The Jazz Session #85: Bobby Broom appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews bassist John Patitucci. On Remembrance (Concord, 2009), Patitucci uses the classic sax-bass-drums... The post The Jazz Session #84: John Patitucci appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews vocalist Karrin Allyson. Her new recording, By Request: The Best of Karrin... The post The Jazz Session #83: Karrin Allyson appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews pianist Marian McPartland. For 30 years, McPartland has been the host of... The post The Jazz Session #82: Marian McPartland appeared first on The Jazz Session .