Hello out there in Podcast-Land! Jazz many times is taken as a very serious music (rightly so). Charlie Parker even said "If you don't live it - - - it won't come out of your horn!" With that said, many people find it hard to even break into jazz listening. They don't even know where to start with something so "serious" as jazz. On the other side of the coin, there are many light-hearted songs that are some of my personal favorites tracks in all of recorded jazz. At the end of the day, jazz cats know when to cut up and have a really good time - - - which is one of the most important aspects of this great art form. Jazz music can challenge you to think on another level, it can blow your socks off, but it can also make you smile, grin and laugh out loud. Enjoy!

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Light-hearted Jazz (Dec. 2021)

1959 was arguably the most creative year in all of jazz history. Bird had already passed away, and this year would see the passings of Lester Young and Billie Holiday. Musically speaking, when we read jazz history texts or see the labels among the many diverse styles of jazz (i.e "Free Jazz," "Modal Jazz," "Third Stream," etc...), we tend to separate these different styles into alternate universes. In fact, many of the contributions we now consider to be jazz "classics" all happened around the same time. To fully understand the realm of jazz today, or all the different possibilities that could occur tomorrow, we must understand that there wasn't a defining time in which Miles Davis woke up and said..."I'm going to make the most influential jazz album of all time [ Kind of Blue ] today." The same goes for Ornette Coleman, or Dave Brubeck, etc...In this spirit, we now explore the major jazz albums and contributions of 1959—the year that changed jazz.

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - 1959: The Most Creative Year in Jazz (Sept. 2017)

In this Episode, we go back to school. With the Fall Semester here, I have decided to become your Professor of Jazz and guide you through some of the best early collegiate jazz (and some of the other experiences that come with the territory).  Rah-Rah-Rah-Sis-Boom-Bah-Roll-Tide-ROLL!!!

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Collegiate Jazz (Sept. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at some of Dr. Jazz's Favorite Recordings.  In this Episode you can hear everything from Tom Harrell to Thelonious Monk. Tune In...Ya know ya wanna!

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Some Favorite Recordings (Sept. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians can cover tunes that are originally rock n' roll tunes, hip-hop tunes, or even other jazz tunes. The result is pure magic! I guarantee thee's something for everyone here: from novice to aficionado.

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Covers (Sept. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at the music of Brasil and many of its different artists through different eras. There's more to Brasil than the "Girl From Ipanema" and Futbol. Tune in and listen!

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Music From Brasil (Sept. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz codifies various vices. So whether you have reefer madness, tend to be promiscuous, like to smoke or take a drink now and then - we've got everything you need. The Dr. Jazz Podcast wants to be your next vice! 

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Vices (Sept. 2017)

In this Episode, we explore some of jazz music's most unlikely vocalists. Yes, these folks are much better known for their virtuostic playing, or their composition skills - not their vocal chops! So, we let YOU decide whether it's a novelty or garbage. The Dr. Jazz Podcast has dug up 26 vocalists (from Carla Bley to Lester Young) for you to debate!

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Unlikely Vocalists (Sept. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians can cover tunes that are originally rock n’ roll tunes, hip-hop tunes, or even other jazz tunes. The result is pure magic! I guarantee thee’s something for everyone here: from novice to aficionado.

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Covers, Part 2 (Oct. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at director / musician Woody Allen and his knack for choosing really great jazz selections in his movie soundtracks. It might surprise you just how good they actually are! Plus, we feature Woody Allen, the musician - it'll be the most fun you've had without laughing...

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Woody Allen Soundtracks (Oct. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at Jazz Legend Charles Mingus on what would be his 98th Birthday! There's plenty of stories to go around on this episode. Come and check out Mingus: The Man, the Myth, the Jazz Legend!

The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Charles Mingus (Apr. 2020)

The Dr. Jazz Podcast is not for the faint of heart. All kidding aside – This is just me spinning some of my favorite jazz tracks and sharing them with you. Check it out - - - it'll make ya feel better!

The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Light-hearted Jazz (Dec. 2021)

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