Dr. Jazz Podcast

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!

The Dr. Jazz Podcast with Nathan Holaway

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

Welcome to the Dr. Jazz Podcast! My name is Nathan Holaway and I have been addicted – seriously addicted – to jazz for the past 26 years. I just absolutely love jazz music and I just want to share many of my favorite tracks and stories with listeners. Episode 1 is just a “maiden voyage” and I’m just spinning some of my favorites. The podcast seemed to take a twist down to N’awlins (New Orleans) based music. After all – New Orleans was the “Birthplace of Jazz” so I suppose it’s fitting that is where we start as well.  Enjoy and check back often!

-Dr. Jazz

The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Episode 1 - Dr. Jazz Podcast's "Maiden Voyage" (Aug. 2017)

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians can create various characters within their music – and just how interesting they can be!

-Dr. Jazz

The Dr. Jazz Podcast - Musical Characters (Aug. 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.

-Dr. Jazz

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

In this Episode, we take a look at Epic Jazz Masterpieces (pieces over 10 min in length) and we discuss their importance. So, get comfy, get cozy, grab yourself a beverage and enjoy!

-Dr. Jazz

The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Epic Jazz Masterpieces (Mar. 2018)

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!