Leonard Patton

Leonard Patton joins us for the inaugural episode of the podcast. We discuss his latest records and how to play 70 gigs in 24 hours.

S1E1 - Vocalist Leonard Patton

Matthew Elton

Drummer and composer Matthew Smith. Tune in for an in-depth discussion of his new record featuring Dayna Stephens and Curtis Taylor.

S1E2 - Drummer Matthew Elton Smith

Bobby Cressey

Bobby Cressey takes us on a sonic adventure through his new record featuring Hammond B3 + horns.

S1E3 - Bobby Cressey

Lori Bell

Episode 04 with flute player Lori Bell. Tune in to hear her new record Blue(s), opinions on bacon, and general reflections on jazz.

S1E4 - Flutist Lori Bell

Rob Thorsen

Bassists and composer Rob Thorsen stops by to play some tunes from his latest album, and rap about current happenings around town.

S1E5 - Bassist Rob Thorsen

Anthony Smith

Anthony came by to discuss his new book "Masters of the Vibes: Conversations with Great, Living Jazz Vibraphonists"

S1E6 - Vibraphonist and Pianist Anthony Smith

Danny Green

Danny Green discusses Wagner, TEDx, Brazilian music, caffeine, bacon, and his new record with strings.

S1E7 - Pianist and Composer Danny Green

Gabriel Sundy

Gabriel dropped by for an exclusive sneak peak of the new Nexus album, and insights into his influences and the past two decades of music-making in San Diego.

S1E8 - Saxophonist and Composer Gabriel Sundy

Nathan Hubbard

Nathan joined us to chat about the two records he's put out this year, as well as his work making and altering percussion instruments.

S1E9 - Percussionist Nathan Hubbard

Kamau Kenyatta

Acclaimed producer and musician Kamau Kenyatta joined us for a discussion about music - from his Detroit roots all the way up to current projects.

S1E10 - Producer and Pianist Kamau Kenyatta

Your inside perspective on the San Diego jazz scene. Join your hosts Ian Tordella and Ed Kornhauser for new music and in-depth interviews with San Diego artists.

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High quality content and high audio quality. Love the live sessions on the new season.

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San Diego Sessions

Jon Garner

Guitarist Jon Garner discusses his longtime study of gypsy jazz as well as his educational book series.

Guitarist Jon Garner discusses his longtime study of gypsy jazz as well as his educational book series.

S3E50 - Guitarist Jon Garner

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist JP Balmat dropped in to talk about his career as a performer and educator, including his work with Euphoria Brass Band and the KSDS Jazz Orchestra.

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist JP Balmat dropped in to talk about his career as a performer and educator, including his work with Euphoria Brass Band and the KSDS Jazz Orchestra.

S3E48 - Saxophonist JP Balmat

Ellen Weller

Composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist Ellen Weller comes through to discuss her approaches to improvisation as well as her work with various ensembles, including The Weller Family Band.

Composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist Ellen Weller comes through to discuss her approaches to improvisation as well as her work with various ensembles, including The Weller Family Band.

S3E47 - Multi-Instrumentalist Ellen Weller

OBTuse Goose dropped by to play some cuts from their newest release, The Goose Is Loose

OBTuse Goose dropped by to play some cuts from their newest release, The Goose Is Loose

S3E49 - OBTuse Goose

Joe Garrison

Composer and bandleader Joe Garrison came by to give us the inside scoop on his new release, The Broken Jar, which features a host of local jazz and classical luminaries. 

Composer and bandleader Joe Garrison came by to give us the inside scoop on his new release, The Broken Jar, which features a host of local jazz and classical luminaries.

S3E46 - Composer Joe Garrison

Farhad Bahrami

Louis Valenzuela

Two guests in the studio this week - Farhad Bahrami and Louis Valenzuela of Dornob Collective discuss the intersection of Persian music, jazz, and other genres. Also, hear a live, in studio demonstration of the setar and get the latest on the Monday night jam session.

S2E31 - Farhad Bahrami and Louis Valenzuela

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Tripp Sprague dropped in to discuss past and current projects. We also touch on his practice routine, Steely Dan, Sprague family history, upcoming gigs, and more. 

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Tripp Sprague dropped in to discuss past and current projects. We also touch on his practice routine, Steely Dan, Sprague family history, upcoming gigs, and more.

S3E45 - Saxophonist Tripp Sprague

Lizabeth Yandel

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lizabeth Yandel discusses her roots, her writing processes, and her many eclectic influences, from jazz to future soul

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lizabeth Yandel discusses her roots, her writing processes, and her many eclectic influences, from jazz to future soul

S3E44 - Singer-Songwriter Lizabeth Yandel

Whitney Shay

Vocalist Whitney Shay drops by and gives us a preview of her soon-to-be-released album A Woman Rules the World, featuring some gritty blues vocals and a killer cast of players.

Vocalist Whitney Shay drops by and gives us a preview of her soon-to-be-released album A Woman Rules the World, featuring some gritty blues vocals and a killer cast of players.

S3E43 - Vocalist Whitney Shay

Pianist, guitarist, and producer Tonga Ross-Mau came by to share his new album with Ascent Trio and other recent projects.

Pianist, guitarist, and producer Tonga Ross-Mau came by to share his new album with Ascent Trio and other recent projects.

S3E42 - Multi-instrumentalist Tonga Ross-Ma'u

John Opferkuch

Pianist John Opferkuch stops by to discuss his album "The Kennedy Files," and performs a new composition live, in-studio.

Pianist John Opferkuch stops by to discuss his album "The Kennedy Files," and performs a new composition live, in-studio.

S3E41 - Pianist John Opferkuch

We kick off Season 3 of the podcast with an 'on-air' recording of pianist Danny Green, plus more tracks from his new album "One Day It Will"

We kick off Season 3 of the podcast with an 'on-air' recording of pianist Danny Green, plus more tracks from his new album "One Day It Will"

S3E40 - Pianist Danny Green "One Day It Will"

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