The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

di Joan Watson-Jones

Interviste musicali

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Interview with Shelia Jordan P2

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.

Interview with Shelia Jordan Part 3

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.

Interview with Eddie Palmieri at the Newport Jazz Festival P1

I'm saddened to say that on August 9, 2025 Eddie Palmieri passed away. We remember him in this two part interview when we met at the Newport Jazz Festival after one of his sets. Part 1 "We have a spirited conversation with Latin Jazz Legend Eddie Palmieri. In,Part One, of this feature he tells about his early beginnings and about his brother Charlie Palmieri getting him started in music. He also tells us who were his major influences in Jazz. www.eddiepalmierimusic.com "

Interview with Eddie Palmeri at the Newport Jazz Festival P2

I'm saddened to say that on August 9, 2025 Eddie Palmieri passed away. We remember him in this interview when we met at the Newport Jazz Festival after one of his sets ."In Part 2 of this feature Eddie tells us about the many musicians he has collaborated with through the years to make his music not just Latin and not just Jazz but his own brand and style. He also shares stories about his performances across the globe. www.eddiepalmierimusic.com"

Interview with Jack DeJohnette at the Newport Jazz Festival 2012 Part 1

We talk with drummer, Jack DeJohnette. This was our first interview with Jack at the Newport Jazz Festival. In Part 1 we talk about his 2012 NEA Jazz Master Award and his CD "Sound Travels". Learn more about Jack DeJohnette @ www.jackdejohnette.com

Interview with Jack DeJohnette at the Newpor Jazz Festival 2012 P2

In Part 2 we continue our chat with Jack DeJohnette. . This time he talks more about the musicians on his CD "Sound Travels" and how he started out in the music business. Learn more about Jack DeJohnette @www.jackdejohnette.com

Interview with Saxophoninst Joe Lovono at Newport Jazz Festival 55 Part 1

We take you to the Newport Jazz Festival 55. We meet and talk with Saxophonist Joe Lovano in this 2 part series. We talk about the history of the Newport Jazz Festival, the musicians featured on this project and communicating his wisdom to young artists. Learn more about Joe at www.joelovano.com.

Interview with Joe Lovono at Newport 2022 Part 2

We take you to the Newport Jazz Festival 55. We meet and talk with Saxophonist Joe Lovano in this 2 part series. We talk about the history of the Newport Jazz Festival, the musicians featured on this project and communicating his wisdom to young artists. Learn more about Joe at www.joelovano.com.

Interview with bassist, Rufus Reid at Jazz Congress at Lincoln Center NYC P1

Meet Bassist/Composer/ Educator Rufus Reid. We met a tJazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. In part 1 of our interview he explains his term ” Every Song is a playground” and in in Part 2 he tells us about his mentor and boss Band Leader Eddie Harris. Learn more at rufusreid.com

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Ron Scott Interview on the Jazz Train

We traveled on the Amtrack Jazz Train sponsored by the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We met writer Ron Scott on the train when traveling from NYC to Pittsburgh. We met up on the return trip to talk about the jazz festival and his work as a writer on the Amsterdam News.

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