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The Joys of Jazz

The Joys of Jazz Podcast is created by award-winning jazz radio producer and host Bob Hecht who presents a variety of commentaries, interviews and personal stories focused on the ‘timeless’ jazz maste... Read more

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“45 Revelations Per Minute” & other stories

“45 Revelations Per Minute” & other stories

In this concluding episode of the Joys of Jazz series, Bob shares several personal stories about such things as his firs... Read more

2 Sep 2020

1hr 5mins

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REGINA CARTER, Versatile Virtuoso

REGINA CARTER, Versatile Virtuoso

In this episode, the remarkable jazz violinist talks about her Detroit roots, her important mentors and her special love... Read more

26 Jul 2020

49mins

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St. James Infirmary Blues

St. James Infirmary Blues

As we all make our way through the coronavirus era, the traditional blues, “St. James Infirmary,” seems more apt than ev... Read more

9 Jul 2020

51mins

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The Fabulous FATS NAVARRO

The Fabulous FATS NAVARRO

Theodore “Fats” Navarro is considered by many to be the greatest of the bebop trumpeters, famous for his full sound, inv... Read more

16 Jun 2020

59mins

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Why BIX Matters

Why BIX Matters

The legendary cornet player Bix Beiderbecke is often considered to be the first great white jazz musician. But what is h... Read more

15 May 2020

43mins

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Blue in Green

Blue in Green

In 1959, Bill Evans and Miles Davis collaborated on the famed Kind of Blue album. Scholars have shown that Evans was res... Read more

4 May 2020

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Lee Konitz, Improviser

Lee Konitz, Improviser

Improvisation is at the heart of  jazz, and throughout its history there have been many great improvisers, but perhaps n... Read more

16 Apr 2020

55mins

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Terell Stafford’s Circuitous Path to Jazz Stardom

Terell Stafford’s Circuitous Path to Jazz Stardom

Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary jazz trumpeters, Terell Stafford’s path has been marked by many twists, t... Read more

12 Feb 2020

1hr 8mins

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Veronica Swift—”Preserving the Legacy”

Veronica Swift—”Preserving the Legacy”

In this episode Bob talks with the remarkable young singing sensation Veronica Swift, about her parents’ influence and l... Read more

16 Jan 2020

54mins

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Rowles Rules: The Subtle Art of Jimmy Rowles, with Guest Mike Wofford

Rowles Rules: The Subtle Art of Jimmy Rowles, with Guest Mike Wofford

Stan Getz once commented on the genius of pianist Jimmy Rowles, describing him as “the best-kept secret to the public at... Read more

29 Dec 2019

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