The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

by Joan Watson-Jones

Music Interviews

Season 19

Interview Catherine Russell at Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Congress

Meet Catherine Russell. She talks about her career that spans the spectrum of music and also her Mom, Singer/Bassist, Carlene Ray. We also talk about her CD "Harlem On My Mind" Learn more at catherinerussell.net

Interview with Christie Dasheill at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

We enjoyed our conversation with singer, Christie Dasheil. She talks about her CD “Journey in Black” and what it was like growing up in a musical family. Learn more about Christie at https://www.christiedashiell.com/

Interview with Chelsea Baratz at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

We met with many artists at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We talked with saxophonist, Chelsea Baratz and her dog King. She talks about growing up in Pittsburgh and the musicians and teachers who encouraged her, and, her CD “In Faith” Learn more about Chelsea at https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/chelsea-baratz

Interview with Jazzmeia Horn at the Newport Jazz Festival

We met with singer/composer/arranger Jazzmeia Horn at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about her CD “Dear Love” and her big band, ”Noble Force”. Learn more at www.artistryofjazzhorn.com

Interview with Claire Daly " Baritone Monk"

Claire Daly was a frequent visitor to "The Jazz Room" at Studio 952 in NYC. This was one of her earlier visits to talk about her CD " Baritone Monk." Sadly she passed away in Oct 2024. look for more of her interviews on this site.

Kenny Barron Interview at the Newport Jazz Festival

We met with pianist, Kenny Barron just before his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about his musical roots and his recording “Beyond this Place”. Learn more at kennybarron.com

Interview with Orrin Evans at th Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival p1

We met pianist/composer, Orrin Evans at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. In part one of this interview we talk about his CD “The Red Door”, the meaning of Red, the Jazz Train and Jazz elders.

Interview with Orrin Evans at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival p2

In part two we talk about the origins of a couple of songs featured on his CD and learn about the musicians who are on this CD with him. Learn more about him at https://www.orrinevansmusic.com

Interview with Terri Lyn Carrington at Jazz Congress at Lincoln Center NYC

We chat with Grammy Winning Drummer, Terri Lyne Carrington at the Jazz Congress at Lincoln Center in NYC. We talk about her CDs The Mosaic Project and Mosaic Project:Love and Soul and how she developed her ideas for both projects. Learn more at: www.terrilynecarringnton.com

Interview with pianist, Bertha Hope at Studio 952 NYC

Meet award winning pianist, Bertha Hope. She talks about her husband Elmo Hope and her CD "Nothing But Love" featuring drummer Jimmy Cobb as part of her ensemble. For more information Bertha Hope's Biography (thehistorymakers.org) The Jazz Foundation

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