The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

por Joan Watson-Jones

Entrevistas musicales

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Interview with Jose James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Meet singer/songwriter Jose James. We met with him at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We talked about his CD “ON and ON”, the challenges of interpreting the songs of songwriters and his work as singing on the sound track for the movie “50 Shades Darker” Learn more at www.josejames.com

Interview with Guitarist Kevin Eubanks at Jazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center P1

We met Kevin at Jazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center NYC. In Part 1 of our interview we talk about his time on The Jay Leno Show and a mutual friend. In Part 2 we talk about his work doing workshops with young people. Learn more at kevineubanks.com

Kevin Eubanks Interview Part 2

We met Kevin at Jazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center NYC. In Part 1 of our interview we talk about his time on The Jay Leno Show and a mutual friend. In Part 2 we talk about his work doing workshops with young people. Learn more at kevineubanks.com

Interview with Arturo O'Farrell at the Newport Jazz Festival P1

We met Pianist, Composer Arturo O ‘Farrill after his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about his Grammy winning album “Four Questions”. In part 1 we talk about the influence of Dr. Cornell West and the ”Four Questions” as the inspiration for his album.. Learn more about Arturo at https://www.auturoofarrill.com.

Interview with pianist, Arturo O'Farrell at the Newport Jazz Festival P2

In Part 2 he expands his thoughts to discuss the ”Still, Small Voice” that we as a people share and the Non-Profit Organization he formed to benefit out of work performers of all genres during the Covid 19 quarantine. Learn more about Arturo at https://www.auturoofarrill.com.

Interview with Sean Jones at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

We met trumpet player, Sean Jones after his set at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We talk about his part in the creation of the festival, the young musicians in his band and his plaans for the future. Learn more at www.sean-jones.com

Interview with saxophonist, Lou Donaldson P1

We met Lou at the Newport Jazz Festival. He was unable to talk with us at Newport so we met at Studio 952 in Manhattan. In this part one of our interview Lou tells us how he got started in the business and why he took up the Saxophone.

Interview with saxophonist, Lou Donaldson at Studio 952 P2

In part two of our interview with Lou Donaldson we continue with our chat with Saxophonist Lou Donaldson. He tells us about working with Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith

Interview with pianist, Emmet Cohen at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

We talk about his 2024 release “Vibe Provider”, his roles in the music business, and community building with music. Learn more about Emmet at www.emmetcohen.com

Interview at the Newport Jazz Festival w/ Jon Batiste and Staying Human

Meet Multi-Instrumentalist Jon Batiste and two members of his band Staying Human. We had a chance for a brief sit down and chat after their set at the Newport Jazz Festival. They talked about how they met and how they are looking forward to working with Stephen Colbert on the Late Show. Learn more about Jon Batiste and Staying Hunan at Home - Jon Batiste

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