Jazz Scene Podcast

Back in my radio days, Mercer Ellington and I sat down in his Manhattan apartment with a big pot of coffee and a New Yor... Read more

A few years ago, I was privileged to sit down for an extended interview with Mercer Ellington and was treated to a very ... Read more

Duke Ellington was one of the most important and prolific composers of the 20th Century, not to mention his prowess as a... Read more

Ever wonder what Auld Lang Syne means and where the song came from?  My New Years Show answers those questions, takes a ... Read more

Christmas is a very special time of year and therefore calls for something special in the way of our Jazzcast.  This is ... Read more

Muhal Richard Abrams was an American educator, administrator, composer, arranger, clarinetist, cellist, and pianist in t... Read more

Sherry Winston is a jazz flutist, composer and successful businesswoman … a well-rounded musician that has taken quite a... Read more

Originally trained as a classical pianist, Sergio Mendes eventually felt the lure of other musical genres.  As a young m... Read more

Charlie Elgart is an accomplished composer, producer and arranger … not to mention his talent as a keyboardist and skill... Read more

Marlene VerPlanck was once called “The finest canary in captivity” by Downbeat Magazine.  She has done it all, from sing... Read more