The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

por Joan Watson-Jones

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Interview with Clark Terry 1995

At the very beginning of this podcast journey I interviewed Clark Terry at the University of New Hampshire. The college awarded him a Doctorial Degree in Music. The college has a strong jazz department. We talk about his career and you'll hear a bit of him giveing a workshop to the jazz students. This is one of my photos of Clark at the Newport Jazz Festival

Interview with bassist, Reggie Workman P.1

In part one of our interview with bassist. Reggie Workman he tells us about his work with John Coltrane, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Yousef Latife, Pharoh Sanders, Miles Davis,Tommy Flannagan and many more. Learn about Reggie and his work at reggieworkmanmusic.com/

Interview with bassist Reggie Workman Part 2

In part 2 of our interview with bassist, Reggie Workman talked about his life since that historic time. Reggie talked about his life since that historic time. We talked and talked and the one interview became two parts. He's currently working as a composer, arranger and teacher. Learn about Reggie and his work at reggieworkmanmusic.com/

Interview with photographer, Richard Conde at the Newport Jazz Festival

Meet photographer Richard Conde. We met many years ago when I started covering the Newport Jazz Festival for ‘The Jazz Room”. We talk about jazz and photgraphy and how the arts intertwine. While you’re listening log on to www.richardcondephotos.com . You’ll see how his photos tell both his story and each artist he’s photographed

Interview with singer/pianist Karrin Allyson at the Newport Jazz Festival

Meet four time Grammy, Nominee Karrin Allyson. We were able to chat with here at the Newport Jazz Festival after her performance with the Newport 60 Band. Learn more about Karrin at www.karrin.com.

Interview with Jackie Lennon - President of International Women in Jazz

Meet vocalist, Jackie Lennon who is president of the non-profit organization International Women in Jazz. Jackie and I talk about IWJ, it’s purpose and various projects they plan for members and those who love Jazz. Learn about IWJ at www.internationalwomeninjazz.org

Interview with photographer, Adriana Mateo at the Newport Jazz Festival

We were able to chat with award winning photographer, Adriana Mateo at the Newport Jazz Festival where she was signing copies of her book “AM Jazz Three Generations Under the Lens”. The forward was written by saxophonist, Jimmy Heath so we feature the music of jimmy Heath and encourage you to log on to www.adrianamateo.com to explore her photos while listening to the show

Interview with Ahmad Jamal at the Newport Jazz Festival P2

Part 2 of our interview with Ahmad Jamal he gives advice to Jazz Musicians as to how to survive in this current music business environment and he talks about his future plans for his music. https://www.ahmadjamal.com (updated since this interview)

Interview with Ahmad Jamal at the Newport Jazz Festival P1

This month we pay homage in memory of Jazz Legend, Pianist Ahmad Jamal. This interview at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2010 was my very first interview with a major artist! It was loads of fun to meet someone I had listened to and admired since a teen. In part 1 he talks about his latest CD"A Quite Time" and use of his own compositions. Learn more about Ahmad Jamal at https://www.ahmadjamal.com (updated since this interview)

Interview with Shelia Jordan Part 1

We were saddened to hear of the passing of singing legend, Shelia Jordan on August 11, 2025 We met Shelia at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019 when we interviewed The Royal Bopsters. Unable to schedule an interview that day we made a special date after the festival. It was a wonderful trip to the Catskills to visit Jazz Singing Legend, Shelia Jordan. She invited us to her home in Upstate New York to interview her. She graciously gave us lunch and then we talked for over 40 minutes. This is part on of our interview with Shelia. She talked fondly about Charlie Parker and early days singing in NewYork City.

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