The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

by Joan Watson-Jones

Music Interviews

Season 20

Remembering trumpet player, Clark Terry in this 1996 Interview

We present an interview with Jazz Legend, Trumpeter Clark Terry. Back in 1996 when we first started working in the media we had the opportunity to meet and talk with him during one of his annual visits to the University of NH. Clark took the time for a chat and then allowed us to listen in as he gave a master class to Jazz students. We also talked with, Professor Emeritus, Paul Verrette who was at the University at that time. He gives us the background into Clark Terry's relationship with the University of NH. Learn More about Clark Terry and his music at clarkterry.com

We remember vocalist, Dakota Staton Interview in 1995 just getting started.

We go back to 1995 and listen to an interview with Singing Legend, Dakota Staton. Dakota came to Studio 952 in New York City to talk with us. She told about how she got started in the music business and her early experiences. Dakota Staton was our next door neighbor when I was growing up in New York City. I would visit her often as my mother told me “Show people are good people, go visit her” We lost touch after she moved away and then in 1995 I met her at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston where she was performing. When we spoke she remembered me and we continued our friendship. She returned to the old neighborhood to chat with me. This was one of my very first attempts at broadcast interviews. Sadly she passed away in 2007. I’m grateful to have known her as a friend.

Interview with pianist, composer,photographer, Henry Butler at the Newort Jazz Festival

Pianist, Composer, Photographer, Arranger Henry Butler We were able to chat with him for a bit at the Newport Jazz Festival. . Blind from birth, his story is inspiring. Learn more about Henry Butler at Henry Butler - Wikipedia . See his photography at on Facebook at Henry Butler Photography He passed away on July 2, 2018

Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of Cadence Magazine Online P2

In this 2 part interview we listen to performances of Improvised (on the spot) compositions featuring David and his friends, and tells us how he became publisher of Cadence Magazine Online. Learn more about Cadence Magazine Online at www.cadencejazzworld.com

Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of Cadence Magazine Online P1

It was a so interesting to talk with pianist, David Haney. Based in Portland OR he travels often to NYC to perform at a place called Joe’s Pub. Since 2012 he’s been the publisher and contributing editor of Cadence Magazine Online. Learn more about Cadence Magazine Online at www.cadencejazzworld.com

Interview with author, saxophonist, Paul Combs P1

We begin our two part conversation for Author, composer, Saxophonist , Paul Combs. We talk about his book ”Dameronia-The Life and Music of Tad Dameron" Now based in San Diego. CA , Paul was one of our long time Boston area musicians and we were very happy to have him on the show. In part 1 Paul talks about how he came to write this biography and gives us insights on how Tad Dameron influenced Jazz artists during the Bop Era. Learn more about Paul at paulcombs.com

Interview with saxophonist, author, Paul Combs P2

In part 2 of our interview with Paul Combs we learn in more detail the many jazz musicians who learned from the expertise of Tad Dameron . Learn more about Paul at paulcombs.com

Giacomo Gates Vocalist, P2

In Part 2 of our interview with Giacomo Gates, we talk about his influences and a bit about his diverse travels and jobs in the past. Listen to cuts from his CD's Luminosity and The Songs of Gil Scott Heron-The Revolution Will Be Jazz" www.giacomogates.com.

Interview with vocalist, Giacomo Gates P1

In Part One of our interview with Singer Giacomo Gates a Storyteller/Jazz Singer, we talk about his CD "The Songs of Gil-Scott Heron-The Revolution Will Be Jazz " Learn how it came about and listen to selected cuts. Learn more about Giacomo at www.giacomogates.com.

Interview with Singer/Bassist, Carlene Ray p2

We continue with our interview with Singer/Bassist, Carlene Ray. She tells us about her work with the Alvin Ailey Dance. Then we move on to her work with R&B singer Ruth Brown. Learn more about Carlene at https://jmih.org/past_event/carline-ray-a-pioneers-pioneer/

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