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The Dr. Jazz Podcast is not for the faint of heart. All kidding aside – This is just me spinning some of my favorite jazz tracks and sharing them with you. Check it out - - - it'll make ya feel better!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Getz & Guests (Feb 2022) from 2022-02-14T15:14:21

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 ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Classic Jazz Organists (Feb 2022) from 2022-02-08T22:16:54

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 dec...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - 2021: Heavy Music For a Heavy Year (Jan. 2022) from 2022-01-07T22:37:32

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 J...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: 2021 Holiday Jazz Episode (Dec. 2021) from 2021-12-15T21:26:23

It's that time of year! Here are 25 Holiday Jazz tracks for you and yours to enjoy this Holiday Season. Whether you are rushing out and about, baking goodies for friends and loved ones, or just sta...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Grab Bag (Dec. 2021) from 2021-12-08T20:41:28

Salutations, listeners! It's time for another Jazz Grab Bag episode of the podcast, where anything goes and you could hear quite a variety of styles all mixed together. So sit back, relax and liste...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Light-hearted Jazz (Dec. 2021) from 2021-12-02T04:07:26

Hello out there in Podcast-Land! Jazz many times is taken as a very serious music (rightly so). Charlie Parker even said "If you don't live it - - - it won't come out of your horn!" With that said,...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Jazz: Food for Thought (Nov. 2021) from 2021-11-25T15:25:35

It's that time of year, so in this episode, we are dedicating an entire show to jazz music inspired by food, meals, appetizers, desserts and more to help you along as you cook, bake or just partake...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Dedications - Part 1 (Nov 2021) from 2021-11-18T19:50:33

In this Episode, we are spotlighting Jazz Dedication albums by jazz artists. No covers - entire albums! This is the first of a two-part series. Great variety, great jazz, a great time!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Jazz Dedications: Part 2 (Nov 2021) from 2021-11-18T19:30:21

In this episode we continue our deep dive into jazz albums dedicated to other jazz artists. You won't find jazz artists covering rock artists, or just one or two cover songs to a specific artist. T...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn & Friends Halloween Special (Oct. 2021) from 2021-10-19T03:51:21

Scary tunes for Halloween courtesy of John Zorn, his pals & some awesome music mentioned from the Maestro.

Also, best wishes and love to Mike Patton. We all love you Mike!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Missed Jazz TV Themes (Oct. 2021) from 2021-10-08T21:17:07

Sometimes we present to you challenging music, relaxing music, interesting pairings, musician spotlights, etc. But this episode is dedicated to light-hearted fun. We present to you 25 jazz songs th...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Listen Here (Sept. 2021) from 2021-09-30T04:05

In this episode of the podcast, we are making an appeal to 3 types of jazz listeners: those that only dig early jazz, those that only dig modern sounds, and those that only listen to classic jazz. ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Bossa By Jazz (Sept. 2021) from 2021-09-21T19:11

Bossa Nova. Even novice jazz listeners can usually say that they've heard certain songs or certain artists. But how far can it 'really' go? What this episode plans to do is give you 25 wonderful tr...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Tales (Aug 2021) from 2021-08-31T20:07:30

In this episode, we are trying something new out for our listeners. Unbelievable tales from the world of jazz music! Some of these stories are well documented while others are simply folklore. Some...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Latin Jazz Side of John Coltrane (Aug 2021) from 2021-08-24T02:03:14

Most Coltrane fans already know he is a titan of jazz. A heavyweight who had a lyrical side ('The Gentle Side of John Coltrane'). He pushed the boundaries of jazz harmony into the stratosphere and ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz & The Spoken Word (Aug. 2021) from 2021-08-17T04:20:10

Jazz has always had (and still has) a great deal to offer listeners, no matter your flavor or persuasion. One area that seems to get overlooked are jazz tunes that have the spoken word attached to ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Mr. P.C: Paul Chambers Spotlight (Aug 2021) from 2021-08-10T01:59:52

Mr. P.C. No, it has nothing to do with computers, but it has EVERYTHING to do with the bass in jazz! In this episode, we are putting a spotlight on the bassist extraordinaire, Paul Chambers. Beside...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Last Grooves of Summer (Aug 2021) from 2021-08-02T03:19:05

This episode compliments the previous one (Simmering Summer Ballads). As we draw closer to the end of Summer, I would like to offer up one more fresh set of care-free and lighthearted grooves for e...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Simmering Summer Ballads (July 2021) from 2021-07-28T16:35:03

We're in the thick of the Summer season...and if you're like me, you like to hang out with friends during the Summer. Due to the oppressive heat of the day, most folks elect to hang out in the even...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Chet Baker Trio (July 2021) from 2021-07-22T00:39:08

Chet Baker is certainly not a stranger to even casual jazz fans. Many listeners know of his groundbreaking recordings with Gerry Mulligan, Russ Freeman, Art Pepper, Stan Getz, Paul Desmond as well ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Music to Float By (June 2021) from 2021-06-29T03:09:24

Sometimes we all need a break. We want stress to melt. We want it all to go away. For times like this, may I suggest some "music to float by." We have done the digging for you, and we present to yo...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Grab Bag (June 2021) from 2021-06-24T18:58:09

When we started The Dr. Jazz Podcast, we had 2 main missions: to share some awesome jazz tracks with everyone & to bring a spotlight to either underrated musicians or to connect things that most li...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast- Jazz From the 1970s: Vol. 8 (June 2021) from 2021-06-15T20:50:12

We're back and bumpin' harder than ever! Come listen to some of the greatest jazz grooves from the 1970s! Who loves ya baby? I do!

Special shout-out & thanks to Midnight Dubs for being a d...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Miles Davis: The Late Breakbeats (June 2021) from 2021-06-10T19:29:32

In this episode of the Dr. Jazz Podcast, we take a look & listen at a period in Miles' catalog that often gets overlooked: his later catalog. Many people scoff at this era in Miles Davis' career. T...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Spotlight: Art Taylor (June 2021) from 2021-06-04T16:01:08

Art Taylor! In this episode, we turn a special spotlight to one of my favorite drummers in all of jazz: Art Taylor. I believe that Taylor is an unsung hero in jazz. He's not the first jazz drummer ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - I've Heard That Song Before: AKA Jazz (2021) from 2021-05-28T19:05:37

This episode of The Dr. Jazz Podcast is dedicated to presenting you with cases of 2 songs that sound alike, have different titles, and getting down to the bottom of why. The game is afoot!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - I've Heard That Song Before: AKA Jazz (May 2021) from 2021-05-28T19:05:37

This episode of The Dr. Jazz Podcast is dedicated to presenting you with cases of 2 songs that sound alike, have different titles, and getting down to the bottom of why. The game is afoot!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - 1923-1924: The Moment Before the Explosion (May 2021) from 2021-05-20T20:43:08

The years 1923-1924 were what I like to call "the moment before the explosion." It wasn't the beginning of recorded jazz music (that started back in 1917 with the Original Dixieland Jazz Band). The...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Take the Jazz Train - Trains & Jazz (May 2021) from 2021-05-13T02:35:53

In this Episode, we take a look at the correlation between trains and jazz music. We talk about rhythms, sound effects, Albert Murray and jazz legends. All aboard!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Rainy Day Jazz Vol. 2 (Apr. 2021) from 2021-04-15T18:46:14

We at the Dr. Jazz Podcast have been "showered" with compliments on our Rainy Day Jazz episode. There's truly a certain vibe to this kind of jazz. So, here are 25 more “rainy day” jazz tracks for y...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Swamp Session Takeover (Apr. 2021) from 2021-04-13T04:01:24

In this Episode, we let Duke Voodoo have a "Swamp Session" episode takeover here on the Dr Jazz Podcast. He is spinning a wild variety of music from the Crescent City. Hold on for this one!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - No Room For Squares: Hank Mobley Spotlight (Apr. 2021) from 2021-04-08T20:51:21

No Room For Squares! In this Episode, we take a look at the music and contributions to unsung saxophonist Hank Mobley. He was a great composer, sideman and leader in his own right. Come join us for...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Spring Cleaning Mix (Mar. 2021) from 2021-03-30T18:50:10

It's that time of year — time for Spring Cleaning. This can be tedious, especially if you're a jazz fan. You try to find a good jazz mix, and then beautiful ballads are in the mix and it slows you ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Rainy Day Jazz (Mar. 2021) from 2021-03-19T15:53:28

As we approach Spring, the weather turns to more days and evenings filled with rain showers, overcast clouds, and wind whipping about. Yesterday was one of those days for me. While I was busy worki...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Live Jazz (Mar. 2021) from 2021-03-08T21:48:24

One thing I have missed greatly through this pandemic is live music. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who feels differently. Jazz music is especially vulnerable in that live jazz shows...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Treasure Tracks (Feb. 2021) from 2021-02-26T19:26:09

I listen to a great deal of music. In fact, I listen a great deal everyday. Since the pandemic began, I decided to listen to at least one full jazz album everyday until normal life resumes again. I...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - In Memorium: Chick Corea (Feb. 2021) from 2021-02-18T20:59:36

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we give a very special spotlight to one of the titans of jazz in remembrance: Chick Corea. Chick Corea recently passed away from a sudden cancer diagnosis at ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Mardi Gras 2021 (Feb. 2021) from 2021-02-15T18:52:55

2021 is already starting out as a rough year. The Pandemic has closed down Mardi Gras parades, gatherings, parties, and much more (but God bless those Yardi Gras floats!). One thing this pandemic a...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Midnight Symphony: The Art of After Hours Blues (Feb. 2021) from 2021-02-04T18:28:51

It's 3 am and you're inside the middle of a small jazz club with a tiny table and cigarette smoke so thick it produces a haze that gives the musicians on stage a neon-like glow. You grab your coat ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: 2020 Holiday Jazz Special (Dec 2020) from 2020-12-21T18:10:25

It's our Annual Dr Jazz Podcast Holiday Jazz Special! 25 tracks of Holiday Jazz - uniterrupted for you to enjoy this holiday season. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Mellow Ellington (Dec 2020) from 2020-12-16T19:42:35

I am very proud to call myself an Ellingtonian. But, I am always amazed at the number of great musicians I meet who claim that they do not care for the Duke, even if they respect him. Perhaps it's ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Coltrane Care: Cosmic Healing Music (Dec 2020) from 2020-12-10T05:20:56

Coltrane believed music was something cosmic: containing magical & mystical powers. He thought his music could produce rain, help poverty & could heal sickness - just by playing & speaking to peopl...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Blue Note: Late Night Edition (Dec 2020) from 2020-12-04T19:42:27

In this Episode, we are giving you 21 of the most chill, laid back Blue Note tracks to soothe your nerves and keep you cozy while the world rages outside. This is some of the best unwinding music B...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Horace Silver (Nov 2020) from 2020-11-29T20:29:02

In this Episode, we take a look at Horace Silver. Who better to help us get through these final stages of 2020, than the healin' feelin' of the music of Horace Silver!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: 2020 Dance Party (Nov 2020) from 2020-11-11T14:27:53

Look, 2020 has been hard on all of us - worldwide! Our mission is to try and cure what ails you. Here's a "dance party" to help try and put 2020 in the rearview mirror.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz From the 1980s - Vol. 1 (Nov 2020) from 2020-11-07T05:13:15

In this Episode, we start a new avenue to add to the Dr. Jazz Podcast catalog: Jazz from the 1980s! A time when there were music videos, a cold war with the USSR, Deloreans going back in time, red ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron (Oct 2020) from 2020-10-23T20:30:14

In this Episode, we are shining a spotlight on the influential truth-sayer, Gil Scott-Heron and his music. These songs seem to be even more relevant now in 2020, than when they were created. This e...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazzical Music - Jazz & Classical (Oct. 2020) from 2020-10-15T18:16:02

In this Episode, we are playing 21 tracks that combine the worlds of jazz & classical. Through the history of jazz, classical music has served as an interesting source of inspiration. More than you...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Adult Jazz (Oct. 2020) from 2020-10-05T21:02:20

In this Episode, we are playing 21 tracks that deal with more "seasoned" issues. Adult Jazz. Songs that just mean a little more if you've lived life just a little longer. This is why jazz can be de...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - 100 Minutes for Bird: Charlie Parker Centennial Celebration (Aug 2020) from 2020-08-26T02:50:22

In this Episode, we are playing 100 minutes of Bird in celebration for Charlie Parker's Centennial on Aug. 29, 2020. Bird was America's Mozart. Even though he left too soon, his musical legacy is s...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Quantum Quincy: The Legacy of Quincy Jones (Aug. 2020) from 2020-08-20T03:34:22

In this Episode, we take a brief snapshot at the rich legacy of musical and entertainment icon, Quincy Jones. A full spotlight would take weeks. Come hear why Quincy will always be "quantum"!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - One More Time: Count Basie & Friends (Aug. 2020) from 2020-08-11T17:25:14

One More Time! This is an addition to our Count Basie podcast. Here we highlight the awesome musical friendships Count Basie has had on record over his career. Enjoy!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Count Basie (Aug. 2020) from 2020-08-10T18:42:42

In this Episode, we serve up 25 of the most well-known tunes associated with jazz master, Count Basie! Impeccable time, serious swing and it all goes down easy. New fan or old - we all have to bow ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz with Strings (Aug. 2020) from 2020-08-07T00:01:44

In this Episode, we take a listen to jazz soloists with string accompaniments. Jazz with strings usually gets a bad rap. Too syrupy, too lush. There's some beauty in there, and we're here to help y...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Kenny Dorham (July 2020) from 2020-07-28T02:52:47

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....

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Modern Jazz Mixed Bag (July 2020) from 2020-07-02T03:32:21

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. C...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Downtown Sound - Part 1 (June 2020) from 2020-06-25T05:20:18

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.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Downtown Sound - Part 2 (June 2020) from 2020-06-25T04:36:31

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.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Peace, Love and Healing Jazz (June 2020) from 2020-06-17T04:31:37

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, ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Digestible Free Jazz (June 2020) from 2020-06-10T16:03:49

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 ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Songs of Resistance in Jazz (June 2020) from 2020-06-05T03:40:23

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.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Legend and Stories of Jelly Roll Morton (May 2020) from 2020-05-28T04:32

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!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Abercrombie - Part 1 (May 2020) from 2020-05-21T20:47:07

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.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Abercrombie - Part 2 (May 2020) from 2020-05-21T19:49:13

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.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Bobby Hutcherson (May 2020) from 2020-05-13T04:25:32

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...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Electric Donald Byrd (May 2020) from 2020-05-07T14:56:59

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 ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Bill Frisell (Part 1 of 3) (May 2020) from 2020-05-04T05:22:57

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 le...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Bill Frisell - Part 2 (May 2020) from 2020-05-04T04:44:42

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 le...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Bill Frisell - Part 3 (May 2020) from 2020-05-04T03:58:35

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...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Happy Birthday Duke - Duke Ellington Collaborations (Apr. 2020) from 2020-04-30T03:12:08

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 a...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Charles Mingus (Apr. 2020) from 2020-04-23T03:43:58

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 Myt...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Don Cherry (Apr. 2020) from 2020-04-19T04:01:40

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, Ga...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Tom Harrell (Apr. 2020) from 2020-04-16T03:59:02

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 composi...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Late Night Loungin' Jazz - Vol. 1 (Apr. 2020) from 2020-04-11T00:46:42

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 rela...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Blues You Can Use For Today's News (Apr. 2020) from 2020-04-05T05:36:38

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!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Quarantine Jazz (Apr. 2020) from 2020-04-02T22:59:35

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 fee...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast 100th Episode - Milestones: The Music of Miles Davis (Mar. 2020) from 2020-03-29T19:48:20

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. 

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Monk Meets the Saxophonists (Mar. 2020) from 2020-03-25T04:42:07

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

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Guilty Pleasure Jazz (Mar. 2020) from 2020-03-18T05:01:15

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!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Kind of Blues: The Evolution of the Blues in Jazz - Part 2 (Mar. 2020) from 2020-03-08T05:04:44

In this Episode, we conclude our spotlight on how the blues evolved in jazz music from 1960 - Present Day. Disclaimer: This podcast is lengthy, but worth the listen!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Kind of Blues: Evolution of the Blues in Jazz - Part 1 (Mar. 2020) from 2020-03-07T14:07:01

We are creating a 2-part spotlight focusing on the evolution of the blues within the jazz idiom. We are going back to the very roots of it all and tracing its development throught the history of re...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Rashoman Jazz Vol. 1 (Mar. 2020) from 2020-03-02T22:08:54

What exactly is "Rashoman Jazz"? The idea is taken from the Kurosawa film in which there are 4 different perspectives given to the same event. In jazz, many greats choose to approach similar materi...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Mardi Gras Madness (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-25T06:25:23

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!!! In this Episode, we conclude our 5-part spotlight to get you set up and ready for MARDI GRAS 2020! No interruptions - just desatively bonnaroo!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Dr. John Special (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-24T05:46:11

In this Episode, we take a special look at the life and music of Dr. John.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: New Orleans Brass Bands (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-23T06:17:55

In this Episode, we are gettin' ready for Mardi Gras. This is part of the spotlight series leading up to Mardi Gras, and we are focusing on music from New Orleans Brass Bands. They are a storied tr...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Zydeco (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-22T05:18:46

In this Episode, we are gettin' ready for Mardi Gras. This is part of the spotlight series leading up to Mardi Gras, and we are focusing on Zydeco music. Allon cher!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - New Orleans Piano Players (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-21T05:04:07

In this Episode, we kick off a 5-Episode spotlight to get you ready for MARDI GRAS! In this episode, we listen and discuss one of the most precious cultural aspects of New Orleans' musical culture:...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn Vocalworks (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-19T03:16:46

In this Episode, we take a look at and spotlight the vocal works of maverick-genius composer, John Zorn. Some of his works have words while others do not. We will hear from him regarding this (from...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Big Band Music (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-14T03:30:37

In this Episode, we take a look at music from the Big Bands. Some of the music you will hear will be classics while others are obscure diamonds in the rough. C'mon and join us and enjoy some swing ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz With More than a Spanish Tinge (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-11T03:43:10

Jelly Roll Morton once said that all truly great jazz had to have that "Spanish Tinge" to it. In this episode, we will let you decide as we explore 21 tracks that are influenced by the musical rich...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Grab Bag (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-08T06:12:05

In this Episode it's a free for all! It's another edition of the Dr. Jazz Podcast's Jazz Grab Bag. You never know what you'll hear!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Calypso and Jazz (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-03T20:26:05

In this Episode, we take a look at Calypso music and how it came about. We listen to a wide variety of jazz that has been influenced by Calypso music and Calypso rhythms and how this particular hyb...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - John Zorn: Art of the Duo (Feb. 2020) from 2020-02-01T06:24:56

In this episode of The Dr. Jazz Podcast, we feature some terrific interplay between master improviser / composer John Zorn and a variety of his friends / improvisational sparring partners. No break...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Zorn Transcription Series, Vol. 1 (Jan. 2020) from 2020-01-03T04:57:09

In this Episode, I share one of my musical obsessions - the music of John Zorn (in more ways than one). For this new series I will not only share my personal backstories with these 12 selections, b...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Holiday Jazz (Dec. 2019) from 2019-12-24T15:19:19

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Dr. Jazz Podcast! If you’re tiring of the same old status quo of holiday tunes, don’t worry – the good doctor (Dr. Jazz) has your holiday prescription. T...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz from the 1970s - A Space Odyssey (Dec. 2019) from 2019-12-19T04:22:40

Space...the Final Frontier. A long time ago...in a galaxy far, far away...there was jazz in the 1970s, and some of this great music was obsessed with space. Come check out the cosmic and galactic g...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Bright Moments: The Music of Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Dec. 2019) from 2019-12-04T05:22:06

In this Episode, we put a spotlight on one of the underrated geniuses in the jazz idiom: Rahsaan Roland Kirk. If you ain't hip - come enjoy some "Bright Moments" with us!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Yardbird!: A Charlie Parker Thanksgiving Part 2 (A Second Helping) (Nov. 2019) from 2019-11-27T06:27:45

Welcome to a second helping of Yardbird: A Charlie Parker Thanksgiving! We are celebrating Bird for one of the biggest “bird” days in the year. In Part II of our “Bird” celebration, we will focus o...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Yardbird - A Charlie Parker Thanksgiving (Nov. 2019) from 2019-11-26T17:43:53

Welcome to Yardbird: A Charlie Parker Thanksgiving! We are celebrating Bird for one of the biggest "bird" days in the year. Here you can fill yourself with a plethora of notes, brisk tempos, and al...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Female Jazz Vocalists (Part 2 of 2) (Nov. 2019) from 2019-11-13T22:41:46

In these two episodes, we spotlight a wide array of many great female jazz vocalists throughout the history of this great music. While we may not get to include every single important vocalist, we ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Female Jazz Vocalists (Part 1 of 2) (Nov. 2019) from 2019-11-13T19:14:37

In these two episodes, we spotlight a wide array of many great female jazz vocalists throughout the history of this great music. While we may not get to include every single important vocalist, we ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Halloween Spectacular (Oct. 2019) from 2019-10-28T17:42:31

In this Episode, we are not giving you a lot of talking. Intead, we are giving you a varied Jazz Halloween playlist for your upcoming Halloween festivities and ghoulish celebrations. Enjoy!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Dr. Jazz Grab Bag (Oct. 2019) from 2019-10-21T11:51:55

In this Episode, we get 21 varied jazz tracks from Dr. Jazz's Grande Grab Bag! You never know what you will hear in an episode like this!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Kids (Oct. 2019) from 2019-10-11T04:40:09

In this Episode, we take a look at a source of inspiration for a lot of jazz music and jazz musicians: kids! children! little ones! We will hear quite a variety of great jazz that has drawn inspira...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz & Country (Oct. 2019) from 2019-10-05T03:19:41

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz and country music aren’t really that different after all. With new information and inspiration from the recent Ken Burns’ documentary on Country Music, D...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Louis Armstrong Duets (Sept. 2019) from 2019-09-11T03:48:38

In this Episode, we take a look at many of the fabulous duets that the great Louis armstrong has been a part of. It's a really swingin' episode. Check it out!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Spotlight - Mike Patton (May 2019) from 2019-05-24T02:35:57

In this Episode, we take a wide and varied look at vocal artist Mike Patton. Through this spotlight, we touch on many collaborations with John Zorn as well as the various bands Patton is associated...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The Hypnotic John Zorn (May 2019) from 2019-05-23T19:51:24

In this Episode, we at the Dr. Jazz Podcast are raising awareness for helping out Tzadik Records (John Zorn’s independent record label). Last year, they put out the Book Beriah Boxset (Masada Book ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn - Live Zorn (May 2019) from 2019-05-18T18:52:46

In this Episode, we at the Dr. Jazz Podcast are raising awareness for helping out Tzadik Records (John Zorn's independent record label). Last year, they put out the Book Beriah Boxset (Masada Book ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz Similarities Super Sleuth (Apr. 2019) from 2019-04-20T21:29:09

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz becomes a swingin' super-sleuth. We take a look at songs that have eerie similarities. We state the facts (Jack Webb reference there) and let you decide what came first, w...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Classic Chicago Jazz (Apr. 2019) from 2019-04-14T21:47:15

In this Episode, we take a look at the historical and chronological happenings of classic Chicago-style jazz.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn, Part 11 - Masada Songbook 3: The Book Beriah (Mar. 2019) from 2019-03-20T10:51:26

In this Episode, we take a look at John Zorn's latest Masada installment and how he wrote 92 tunes that would become The Book Beriah (Masada Songbook III). This episode features a wide array of mus...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Mardi Gras Madness (with Dave aka Senor Blues) (Mar. 2019) from 2019-03-10T15:24:25

In this Episode, we celebrate the music of Mardi Gras. We are playing music from the land of slot machines, voodoo queens and red beans. But who better to celebrate N'awlins with us than Señor Blue...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - The California Ramblers Saga (Mar. 2019) from 2019-03-05T00:52:38

In this Episode, we take a look at the California Ramblers. We break down just what made this group so interesting - and there's a lot! Tune in and find out!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Bebop or Be Square - Vol. 1 (Feb. 2019) from 2019-02-18T05:07:17

In this Episode, we take a look at Bebop. Now get your beret and sunglasses on, I've got eyes for this episode. Klook-a-mop!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz From the 1970s: Episode 7 (Feb. 2019) from 2019-02-11T04:21:59

I quit my gig at WKRP just to bring you the best Jazz From the 1970s! Hope you dig it.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz From the 1970s - Episode 6 (Feb. 2019) from 2019-02-04T04:46:04

A long time ago....in a galaxy far, far away....there were musicians fusing together jazz and rock elements. Powerful forces, these were! Not to be forgotten! In this Episode, we take a look at mor...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Strictly Blue Note (with Senor Blues) (Feb. 2019) from 2019-02-02T06:28:33

In this Episode, we introduce our buddy Dave (aka Senor Blues) to the world of Blue Note Records...while having a few brews along the way!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz From the 1970s - Episode 5 (Jan. 2019) from 2019-01-13T04:04:16

In this Episode, we take a look at more Jazz music from the 1970s, and just how hard it can groove!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Swingin' & Ringin' in the New Year (Jan. 2019) from 2019-01-06T22:29:38

After a very long hiatus, The Dr. Jazz Podcast returns! – – – This Episode features some great all-around jazz tunes for you to start your new year on the right foot!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: The John Zorn Halloween Spectacular (Oct. 2018) from 2018-10-26T21:59:38

In this Episode, we trick and treat you to some of John Zorn's most horrific tracks. A perfect accompaniment to your All Hallow's Eve!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: NOLA Soul - Part 2 (Sept. 2018) from 2018-09-25T03:45:28

In this Episode, we continue to take a different view of the Crescent City. A soulful look at all the great music that comes out of N’awlins. There’s a wealth of great talent from the Big Easy besi...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: NOLA Soul - Part 1 (Sept. 2018) from 2018-09-24T02:38:02

In this Episode, we take a different view of the Crescent City. A soulful look at all the great music that comes out of N’awlins. There’s a wealth of great talent from the Big Easy besides the foun...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: September Songs (Sept. 2018) from 2018-09-16T20:24:27

Because I am a teacher - all fun things in life get put on the back burner when school cranks back up.  Now that I have finally found a way to get my head above water, I can share a podcast with y'...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - The Valiant Ones: The Tzadik Family (July 2018) from 2018-07-25T04:30:52

In this Episode, we take a look at John Zorn's musical "inner circle," various members of the Tzadik Family and their output. Many of these artists collaborate frequently with John Zorn, but they d...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Jazz in the Solo-Sphere: Part 2 (July 2018) from 2018-07-21T03:22:54

In this Episode, we spotlight Jazz artists in the Solo-Sphere. Unaccompanied solos by jazz artists take an immense amount of guts and determination.  There are no safety nets in unaccompanied jazz ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz in the Solo-Sphere, Part 1 (July 2018) from 2018-07-19T22:04:01

In this Episode, we spotlight Jazz artists in the Solo-Sphere. Unaccompanied solos by jazz artists take an immense amount of guts and determination.  There are no safety nets in unaccompanied jazz ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Jazz From the 1970s: Episode 4 (July 2018) from 2018-07-19T02:16:07

In this Episode, we take a look at Jazz music from the 1970s, and just how hard it can groove!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz From the 1970s - Part 3(July 2018) from 2018-07-17T23:50:23

In this Episode, we take a look at Jazz music from the 1970s, and just how hard it can groove!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Spirituality in Jazz, Part 2 (July 2018) from 2018-07-17T18:22:18

In this Episode, we take a look at how spirituality and religion have made an impact on and in jazz music. From some of the earliest roots in jazz to modern and contemporary jazz, religion and spir...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Softcore Zorn: The Mellow Side to John Zorn (July 2018) from 2018-07-12T05:18:22

In this Episode, we take a look at maverick composer John Zorn's softer and more melodic side. Unfairly, he has been given false labels as nothing but a noisemaker, a musical anarchist, and an enfa...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Marc Ribot Spotlight (July 2018) from 2018-07-12T02:26:26

The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Marc Ribot Spotlight (July 2018) by Nathan Holaway (Dr. Jazz)

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Dr Jazz: Jazz Storyteller, Chapter 3 (July 2018) from 2018-07-10T03:41:40

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz shares with you how he got mixed up in this crazy world of jazz listening, collecting, obsessing and sharing. There’s lots of little stories along the way – but every stor...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Spirituality in Jazz - Part 1 (July 2018) from 2018-07-06T03:05:14

In this Episode, we take a look at how spirituality and religion have made an impact on and in jazz music. From some of the earliest roots in jazz to modern and contemporary jazz, religion and spir...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Dr. Jazz, Jazz Storyteller: Chapter 2 (June 2018) from 2018-06-26T02:54:30

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz shares with you how he got mixed up in this crazy world of jazz listening, collecting, obsessing and sharing. There’s lots of little stories along the way – but every stor...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Dr. Jazz - Storyteller, Part 1 (June 2018) from 2018-06-24T22:34:54

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz shares with you how he got mixed up in this crazy world of jazz listening, collecting, obsessing and sharing. There's lots of little stories along the way - but every stor...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: Heartbreak & Jazz (June 2018) from 2018-06-20T01:37:31

In this Episode, we face the issue of heartbreak head-on in whatever form it may take. Whether you are facing a break-up, a divorce, a loss of a loved one, infidelity, or just being alone - Dr. Jaz...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: Jazz From the 1970s (Part 2) (June 2018) from 2018-06-19T14:41:11

In this Episode, we take a look at Jazz music from the 1970s, and just how hard it can groove!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Episode - Hip Hop & Jazz (June 2018) from 2018-06-18T23:04:30

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz music can be fused with elements from the Hip Hop genre. We discuss some of the roots of Hip Hop music and how they aren’t that distant from jazz. We als...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: SALSA! (Part 4) (June 2018) from 2018-06-13T20:43:46

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz is providing more heat to an already hot Summer. This episode has Dr. Jazz continuing to explore the world of Salsa! These sides are hot – – – you’ve been warned!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: SALSA! (Part 3) (June 2018) from 2018-06-13T18:35:32

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz is providing more heat to an already hot Summer. This episode has Dr. Jazz continuing to explore the world of Salsa! These sides are hot – – – you’ve been warned!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: SALSA! (Part 2) (June 2018) from 2018-06-12T21:53:16

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz is providing more heat to an already hot Summer. This episode has Dr. Jazz continuing to explore the world of Salsa! These sides are hot - - - you've been warned!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: SALSA! (Part 1) (June 2018) from 2018-06-12T20:19:42

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz is providing more heat to an already hot Summer. This episode has Dr. Jazz exploring the world of Salsa! These sides are hot - - - you've been warned!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: Summer Jazz Cocktail Party, Part 2 (June 2018) from 2018-06-11T19:47:13

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: Summer Jazz Cocktail Party, Part 2 (June 2018) by Nathan Holaway (Dr. Jazz)

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: Summer Jazz Cocktail Party, Part 1 (June 2018) from 2018-06-10T19:51:07

In this Episode, Dr. Jazz is providing a perfect blend of the hippest background jazz for YOUR Summer Soiree. You can throw a cocktail party, a casual get-together or just chill by yourself with y...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Episode: Clark Terry (June 2018) from 2018-05-19T22:48:54

In this Episode of the Dr. Jazz Podcast, we take a special look at Clark Terry and the light, joy and "down-homeness" he brings to his music. We want to share this joy with the world. Whether it's ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Spring Break Favorites (Mar. 2018) from 2018-03-28T20:17:23

In this Episode, I’m just spinning some re-discovered favorites for you from my Spring Break. There’s a lot of surprises and perhaps some music you’ve never heard before! So check it out and feel f...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Epic Jazz Masterpieces (Mar. 2018) from 2018-03-26T19:50

In this Episode, we take a look at Epic Jazz Masterpieces (pieces over 10 min in length) and we discuss their importance. So, get comfy, get cozy, grab yourself a beverage and enjoy!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: New Orleans Clarinets (Mar. 2018) from 2018-03-13T03:29:25

We're back and we've brought the Bon Temps! In this Episode, we take a look at New Orleans based Clarinets as well as New Orleans inspired Clarinets. Guaranteed to entertain and inform!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Jazz From the 1970s: Episode 1 (Jan. 2018) from 2018-01-08T18:24:43

In this Episode, we take a look at Jazz music from the 1970s, and just how hard it can groove!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn, Part 10 - The Zornography Project (Nov. 2017) from 2017-11-26T15:01:44

In this Episode, we take a look at the Zornography Project that I created, produced, arranged, and performed in 2003 and in 2004 dedicated to John Zorn using local musicians. Sounds Abound!
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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - John Zorn, Part 9: The Art of Jazz (Nov. 2017) from 2017-11-26T14:22:38

In this Episode, we take a look at how the art of jazz has not only provided ample inspiration for John Zorn to improvise over with great groups, but we also take a look at how great jazz musicians...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - John Zorn, Part 8: The Masada Songbook 2 (The Book of Angels) (Nov. 2017) from 2017-11-19T17:13:03

In this Episode, we take a look at how John Zorn wrote 300 tunes in one summer, and how this became known as the 2nd Masada Songbook (The Book of Angels). This episode features a wide array of styl...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn, Part 7 - Masada Songbook 1 (Nov. 2017) from 2017-11-19T16:50:35

In this Episode, we take a look at John Zorn's first Masada Songbook and how it started what Zorn called a "Radical Jewish Culture" movement. We will also discuss and feature the many different an...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn, Pt 6 - Sound and Vision: Inspiration Through Art & Film(Nov. 2017) from 2017-11-14T03:49:10

In this Episode, we ride on the coattails of the last Episode about John Zorn's Filmworks. In this installment we take a look at how "sound & vision" have inspired Zorn in his compositions through ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn, Part 5 - Filmworks (Nov. 2017) from 2017-11-04T15:18:14

In this Episode, we take a very in-depth look at John Zorn's Filmworks Series. All 25 volumes! Thi sis a lengthy Episode, but there are so many musical gems inside just this Episode alone...you'll ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn, Part 4 - Hardcore! (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-31T01:28:45

In this Episode, we take a look at John Zorn's Hardcore music, his Hardcore groups and the differences in each of them as well as the magic they bring to his music - no matter what configuration Zo...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - John Zorn, Part 3: Inspiration From the Occult (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-30T21:22:09

In this Episode, we take a look at how witches, demons, and the occult have inspired John Zorn to create compositions that are magickal and mystical. We take a look at how Aleister Crowley and Kenn...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn, Part 2 - The Art of Exotica (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-22T18:38:51

In this Episode, we take a look at how the Art of Exotica (Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Esquivel, Bert Kaempfert, Yma Sumac) influenced John Zorn in some of his most interesting groups, ...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: John Zorn Part 1 - Literature (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-21T17:02:56

In this Episode, we take a look at how some great writers and authors have inspired maverick composer John Zorn. Throughout the episode, we will feature a variety of pieces that John Zorn has writt...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Aren't Women Wonderful? (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-14T05:27:38

Aren't women wonderful? In this Episode, we pay homage to the various women who have been immortalized in Jazz. These women have become constant wellsprings of inspiration. Thank you Ladies!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Now's The Time: Modern Jazz (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-14T03:52:48

In this Episode, we take a look at Modern Jazz and the newest artists creating thought-provoking music on the scene for the last ten years or so. There's LOTS of goodies in this episode, and we hop...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Woody Allen Soundtracks (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-07T02:41:56

In this Episode, we take a look at director / musician Woody Allen and his knack for choosing really great jazz selections in his movie soundtracks. It might surprise you just how good they actuall...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Covers, Part 2 (Oct. 2017) from 2017-10-07T00:44:48

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians can cover tunes that are originally rock n’ roll tunes, hip-hop tunes, or even other jazz tunes. The result is pure magic! I guarantee thee’s s...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Unlikely Vocalists (Sept. 2017) from 2017-09-24T20:04:36

In this Episode, we explore some of jazz music's most unlikely vocalists. Yes, these folks are much better known for their virtuostic playing, or their composition skills - not their vocal chops! S...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Vices (Sept. 2017) from 2017-09-16T15:09:43

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz codifies various vices. So whether you have reefer madness, tend to be promiscuous, like to smoke or take a drink now and then - we've got everything you...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Music From Brasil (Sept. 2017) from 2017-09-16T14:39:22

In this Episode, we take a look at the music of Brasil and many of its different artists through different eras. There's more to Brasil than the "Girl From Ipanema" and Futbol. Tune in and listen!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Covers (Sept. 2017) from 2017-09-16T14:09:34

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians can cover tunes that are originally rock n' roll tunes, hip-hop tunes, or even other jazz tunes. The result is pure magic! I guarantee thee's s...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Some Favorite Recordings (Sept. 2017) from 2017-09-09T04:03:28

In this Episode, we take a look at some of Dr. Jazz's Favorite Recordings. In this Episode you can hear everything from Tom Harrell to Thelonious Monk. Tune In...Ya know ya wanna!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Collegiate Jazz (Sept. 2017) from 2017-09-09T03:40:13

In this Episode, we go back to school. With the Fall Semester here, I have decided to become your Professor of Jazz and guide you through some of the best early collegiate jazz (and some of the oth...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - 1959: The Most Creative Year in Jazz (Sept. 2017) from 2017-09-01T02:40:33

1959 was arguably the most creative year in all of jazz history. Bird had already passed away, and this year would see the passings of Lester Young and Billie Holiday. Musically speaking, when we r...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Political Jazz (Sept. 2017) from 2017-08-16T18:52:25

In this Episode, we will attempt to heal what is ailing the nation at this time in our country's history. In this special 2-hour episode, we will play tracks that have dealt with politics and polic...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - The Art of Innuendo (Aug. 2017) from 2017-08-12T13:40:37

In this Episode, we take a look at the art of innuendo and Just how jazz musicians can create art using sex appeal, blue language, double entendres and innuendo within their music - and the results...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Inside the Virtual Speakeasy (Aug. 2017) from 2017-08-03T00:00

When folks smirk, they are acknowledging that something is clever, cute or unbelievable. When folks get goosebumps, they cannot help but see and feel that something has moved them emotionally. In t...

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Musical Characters (Aug. 2017) from 2017-08-01T00:00

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians can create various characters within their music – and just how interesting they can be!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Episode 1 - Dr. Jazz Podcast's "Maiden Voyage" (Aug. 2017) from 2017-07-31T00:00

Welcome to the Dr. Jazz Podcast! My name is Nathan Holaway and I have been addicted – seriously addicted – to jazz for the past 26 years. I just absolutely love jazz music and I just want to share ...

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