The Dr. Jazz Podcast

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 t...

1 Mar 20232h 1min

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!

18 Feb 20232h 5min

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 noti...

15 Feb 20231h 54min

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 musi...

7 Feb 20231h 48min

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 historica...

1 Feb 20232h 22min

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 an...

1 Feb 20232h 51min

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 differen...

25 Jan 20232h 41min

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 ...

18 Jan 20231h 40min