The Jazz Room

Music & insightful interviews with your favorite Jazz Masters

Episode 97 The Jazz Room

Episode 97 The Jazz Room

Rest In Power Ahmad Jamal Part I & II An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesThis month we pay homage in memory of Jazz Legend, Pianist Ahmad Jamal. This interview at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2010 was my very first interview with a major...

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Episode 96 The Jazz Room

Episode 96 The Jazz Room

Pianist Frank Wilkins An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesThis is a special show as it’s one of our first with half hour features. Pianist Frank Wilkins joined us in the studio with his keyboard to play live , talk about his projects at the time...

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Episode 95 The Jazz Room

Episode 95 The Jazz Room

Pianist Bertha Hope An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesMeet pianist Bertha Hope. She talks about her husband Elmo Hope and her CD "Nothing But Love" featuring drummer Jimmy Cobb as part of her ensemble. For more information Bertha Hope's...

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Episode 94 The Jazz Room

Episode 94 The Jazz Room

Onaje Allan Gumbs An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesThis show we remember pianist, Onaje Allan Gumbs. We chat about his CD "Sack Full of Dreams" and his experiences working with jazz legends during his long musical career. Sadly, Onaje passed...

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Episode 93 The Jazz Room

Episode 93 The Jazz Room

William Hooker An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesWe talk with drummer William Hooker.  He came to visit us at Studio 952 in NYC for one of our Kitchen Table Chats.  Not your typical drummer he describes his presentations as an installation and...

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Episode 92 The Jazz Room

Episode 92 The Jazz Room

Jackie Lennon & International Women in Jazz An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesMeet vocalist Jackie Lennon Jackie is president of the non-profit organization International Women in Jazz. Jackie and I talk about IWJ, it’s purpose and various...

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