The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

by Joan Watson-Jones

Music Interviews

Interview with bassist ,Rufus Reid at Jazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center NYC Part 2

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

Interview with bassist, Ron Carter

We were unable to meet with Maestro at the Newport Jazz Festival so a Zoom interview was scheduled. We talk about his entry into the Guiness Book of Records, his life lessons through the years and his musicians on his work The Forsight Project- Stockhlom. Learn more about Ron Carter at www.roncarter.com

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Interview Bob James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

We met pianist/arranger/composer Bob James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. His career spans 60 years working with Maynard Fergerson, Earl Klugh, Grover Washington Jr. and even Neil Diamond. He even has 3 classical albums. Learn more about Bob James at www.bobjames.com

Interview Maria Schneider at the Newport Jazz Festival

We met with Orchestra Leader/Composer Maria Schneider at the Newport Jazz Festival. This show is a bit different as per Maria’s request she asked I play 30 seconds of music and one full composition from her project "Data Lords". As you listen to this interview she talks not only about creating her music, but defending her copyrights of her work in this world of free music streaming and music distributors charging artist exorbitant fees for their use digitally. Learn more about Maria at www.mariaschneider.com

Interview, jazz photographer, Lou Jones

Lou Jones is an acclaimed jazz photographer. We met with him in Cambridge Ma at a showing of his work . Log on to www.fotojones.com as you listen to see his work. Lou gives us a little insight into his creative process.

Interview Buster Williams at the Newport Jazz Festival

We met bassist, Buster Williams at the Newport Jazz Festival. He tells us about his work with Herbie Hancock, Sarah Vaughan and much more. Learn more about Buster at www.busterwilliams.com

Interview with bassist, composer, Endea Owens

We met bassist/composer, Endea Owens at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. She tells us about her “day job” on The Stephen Colbert Show, and her composition work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra titled “Ida’s Crusade.” Learn More about Endea at www.endeaowens.com

Interview with Kurt Elling at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Our interview with Kurt Elling at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival includes stories about the people who have lifted him up through the years and his personal observations of The Jazz Room during his visit. Learn more at www.kurtelling.com

Interview with Lakecia Benjamin at the Newport Jazz Festival

Meet saxophonist, composer, Lakicia Benjamin. We met briefly after her set at the Newport Jazz Festival. She talks about her CD, “Phoenix” and the story behind the project. Learn more at www.lakeciabenjamin.com

Interview Dave Holland at the Newport Jazz Festival

We were able to chat a bit with bassist, Dave Holland just before his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about the musicians with him on that date and he answered questions from our friend Dave Zox. Learn more about Dave at www.daveholland.com

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