JazzWatch Podcast and Blog

Family friends and mentors are the common thread in Duane Eubanks’ forthcoming CD release, “Things of That Particular Nature” available 1/2015 on Sunnyside Records. Since his arrival on the New York scene in the mid-90’s, Duane has absorbed the information of the masters, built lasting friendships (many of whom are heard on his new CD) […]

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut has played with everyone from Aretha Franklin to Kathleen Battle to Betty Carter to James Moody. His blend of soul and swing has elevated him to become one of the most reliable pianists of his generation. His recent CD, Midnight Melodies from the newly-formed label, The Smoke Sessions, spent a month at […]

On today’s JazzWatch, Greg interviews legendary drummer Mike Clark. You may know him from his tenure with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters, but he’s also put in time with Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Vince Guaraldi, Albert Collins and Jimmy Reed. Mike discusses learning to play traditional jazz, blues, post-Bop in addition to being on of the […]

Mike LeDonne has never been one to hold his tongue, and today’s interview is no exception. The pianist/Hammond organist discusses how he was first drawn to his instruments, and how he ascended to become one of the most in-demand jazz musicians working today. If you haven’t had the chance to hear his Groover quartet on […]

Today, we talk to legendary tenor and soprano saxophonist, Jimmy Heath. Jimmy is a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master who recently turned 88, and is in better form than ever. He recently released a brand new big band recording called, “Togetherness,” his first live big band CD, recorded at the Blue Note. For […]

On today’s JazzWatch, Greg welcomes internationally-renowned saxophonist, Stacy Dillard. They discuss everything from Stacy’s early days in Muskegon Heights, Michigan to his work as an in-demand sideman, to the 3 bands he fronts. We also listen to some samples of Stacy’s work. http://www.facebook.com/jazzwatch https://twitter.com/gbjazzwatch https://www.youtube.com/user/GBJazzWatch Filed under: JazzWatch Blog Posts, JazzWatch Podcast Tagged: album, alto, […]

On today’s episode, we sit down with Kevin Calabro, head of the indie label, Royal Potato Family – a label that promotes an eclectic mix of risktaking music for what Calabro calls, “music freaks”. Greg and Kevin discuss the future of jazz, ways for musicians to catch the attention of labels, Kevin discusses his mentor, the late […]

On today’s episode, we interview saxophone virtuoso, John Ellis, who has just released a long-form composition called, “Mobro” with writer Andy Bragen. In his honor, we profile some of the lesser-celebrated jazz saxophonists of the golden era – Gene Ammons, Stanley Turrentine and Eddie Harris. http://www.facebook.com/jazzwatch https://twitter.com/gbjazzwatch https://www.youtube.com/user/GBJazzWatch Filed under: JazzWatch Blog Posts, JazzWatch Podcast […]

In this week’s episode, Greg interviews virtuoso drummer Nasheet Waits. He also gives his recommendations on some upcoming music releases including the upcoming release by Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein & Bill Stewart (Ramshackle Serenade), and the brand new release from Miles Davis’ 1969 concert, ‘Live at the Fillmore’. Be sure to like JazzWatch on Facebook, follow […]

In this week’s episode, Greg gives a brief primer on some of jazz’ most prolific pianists — Fats Waller, Art Tatum and Bud Powell. Then, he sits down with vibes virtuoso, Warren Wolf. They discuss his decision to remain in his hometown of Baltimore, MD, rather than relocating to New York, touring with ‘Inside Straight’ […]

After a long hiatus, we’d like to welcome our listeners back. Greg discusses some controversies brewing in jazz circles of late, and he recommends some old and new music that’s been on his mind. He caps off the episode with an interview with the one and only Brian Blade. http://www.facebook.com/jazzwatch http://www.twitter.com/gbjazzwatch Filed under: JazzWatch Blog […]

On this installment of “JazzWatch,” Greg Bryant interviews drummer Jamire Williams. He discusses his work with legendary organist, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and his own project, “Erimaj”. Follow JazzWatch at: https://twitter.com/gbjazzwatch http://www.youtube.com/gbjazzwatch facebook.com/jazzwatch https://jazzwatch.wordpress.com/    Filed under: JazzWatch Blog Posts, JazzWatch Podcast Tagged: concert, dr. lonnie smith, drummer, drums, greg bryant, instrument, instrumental, interview, interviews, jazz […]

JazzWatch Episode 3: Logan Richardson/Next Collective JazzWatch Show Links: https://twitter.com/gbjazzwatch youtube.com/gbjazzwatch http://www.youtube.com/gbjazzwatch facebook.com/jazzwatch https://jazzwatch.wordpress.com/ Intro: On this our third episode, we speak with saxophonist and composer Logan Richardson. Logan Richardson Solo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SUI7futvKQ Interview With Logan Richardson Little Dragon — Twice/Next Collective http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqLbaO6XB4M Interview With Logan Richardson Africa — Next Collective http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYfSm9yw-W0 Signoff   Filed under: JazzWatch […]

An interview with 7 string guitarist Charlie Hunter as he speaks about his recent recording “Not Getting Behind is the New Getting Ahead” plus a recap of JazzConnect 2013. Intro Music: No Stress(We All In This Together) Segment 1—Introduction Follow and connect with us at http://www.twitter.com/gbjazzwatch http://www.facebook.com/jazzwatch On youtube at http://www.youtube.com/gbjazzwatch We’re also now on […]

Welcome to the 1st JazzWatch podcast. On the show we examine several of the top releases of 2012 from artists such as vocalist and bassist Esperanza Spaulding, organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, drummers Johnathan Blake and Jamire Williams (Erimaj), and we listen to clips from The Less McCann Trio’s OOP (out of print) LP masterpiece “Les MccCan LTD. in San Francisco from […]