Jazziz Backstage Pass

James Mtume is a percussionist who performed in Miles Davis’ band from 1971 to 1975. He has appeared on 80 albums with a variety of other notable musicians—including Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, Roberta Flack and Lonnie Liston Smith. His namesake group Mtume had several No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

A long lost live album from the First Lady of Song; the return of an interplanetary ensemble; a record of kaleidoscopic music. All this and more on our list of jazz albums out this October 2020 that you need to know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

We mark the 29th anniversary of Miles Davis’ passing with a trumpet summit featuring Keyon Harrold, Sean Jones, Jeremy Pelt, Etienne Charles and a few other special guests. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

David Garfield is an in-demand keyboardist from Los Angeles. He has recorded with Smokey Robinson, Cher, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, Spinal Tap, George Benson and The Manhattan Transfer. His new album, ‘Stretchin’ Outside the Box’ is due out soon.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

In today’s episode, we’ll explore five essential books of nonfiction that provide unique insights into the history of jazz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Charles Tolliver is a trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader who has recorded with jazz heavies including Andrew Hill, Oliver Nelson, Gerald Wilson and Max Roach. His new album, Connect, is his first release in more than a decade. Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3hSmGhD  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

David Sancious is a world-renowed, Hall of Fame keyboardist and musician and has worked with Jeff Beck, Bruce Springsteen, Seal, and more. His new album 'Eyes Wide Open' was released in April. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Christian McBride is a six-time GRAMMY-winning bassist and composer. His new album ‘For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver’ is a tribute to Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson. Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3iuREO1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

We share some exciting news for Coltrane fans (and vinyl record collectors). Plus, we’ll count down five of our favorite Coltrane records.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Terrace Martin is a multi-instrumentalist and producer who has worked on records with several prominent artists in hip-hop and R&B, including Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Busta Rhymes and Stevie Wonder. His new album Dinner Party -- featuring Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and 9th Wonder – was released in July. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

JAZZIZ LIVE host Brian Zimmerman walks us through five essential electric bass albums that should be in every jazz fan's collection. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is a trumpeter and composer from New Orleans. His unique brand of music fuses African- and African-American-rooted genres like West African percussion, Afro-Caribbean styles, hip-hop and brass band music. His latest album, Axiom, was recorded live at the Blue Note jazz club in New York in New York. Axiom is available here: https://amzn.to/2YUIH8M --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Wynton Marsalis is an internationally acclaimed trumpeter, composer and bandleader, an educator and a leading advocate of American culture. He currently serves as Managing and Artistic Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center. His new album ‘The Ever Fonky Lowdown,’ was released exclusively on digital platforms on August 21; stream or buy here: https://amzn.to/3gt4zOD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

John Beasley is a Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, arranger, conductor and musical director. He was the one-time keyboardist for Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard. As the bandleader of the MONK’estra, he reimagines the work of Thelonious Monk. The group’s latest album, can be ordered here: https://amzn.to/3gwdZck --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Andy Garcia is an Oscar-nominated actor and director who has appeared in such films as The Godfather Part III and Ocean’s 11. He was Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nomination for his titular role in For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story. Richard Baratta is a film producer whose recent production credits include The Joker and The Irishman. He’s also a jazz drummer whose new album, Music In Film: The Reel Deal is out September 25. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Gerald Clayton is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated pianist and composer. He has performed and recorded with a range of distinctive artists from Diana Krall and Roy Hargrove to John Scofield and Diane Reeves. His new album, Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard, is his label debut on Blue Note Records. Gerald Clayton - Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard https://amzn.to/2YgupyY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

In this episode, we discuss news from the world of Miles Davis, celebrate the birthday of Bill Evans and discuss upcoming guests on Miles Monday! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Maria Schneider is a composer, arranger and bandleader whose namesake orchestra has received twelve GRAMMY nominations and five GRAMMY awards. The orchestra’s latest album, Data Lords, is a musical examination of two very polarized worlds: the digital world and the organic world.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

JAZZIZ LIVE host Brian Zimmerman walks us through SIX essential guitar albums that should be in every jazz fan’s collection. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support

Carlos Santana's wife, drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, will release a solo album, Give the Drummer Some, on September 18. The 17-track collection will feature Cindy on vocals and drums, with guitars by Carlos on eight tracks. Other guests include Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Living Colour's Vernon Reid and jazz-fusion great John McLaughlin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz-conversations/support