http://www.kplu.org/instudio_performances.html KPLU's Studio Session podcast features local and national jazz musicans performing live music in the KPLU studios en-us KPLU Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:19:38 GMT Public Podcaster 30 info@kplu.org KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts no kplu, interviews, jazz artists, jazz, music, jazz podcast, kplu podcast, live jazz podcast, live jazz Here is where you can listen to special interviews with Jazz and Blues artists when they visit KPLU KPLU's Studio Session podcast features local and national jazz musicans performing live music in the KPLU studios KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/868071/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/868071.mp3 Speaking with KPLU jazz host, Kevin Kniestedt, Eldar talked about his family's move from Kyrgyzstan to Kansas City as a child, and how much he learned from that city's veteran jazz musicians. Eldar also showcased his improvisational and compositional skills with three solo piano pieces, I Should Care, Insensitive and his own Vanilla Sky/Exposition. kplu Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/868071/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/868071.mp3 00:26:09 no KPLU Speaking with KPLU jazz host, Kevin Kniestedt, Eldar talked about his family's move from Kyrgyzstan to Kansas City as a child, and how much he learned from that city's veteran jazz musicians. Eldar also showcased his improvisational and Speaking with KPLU jazz host, Kevin Kniestedt, Eldar talked about his family's move from Kyrgyzstan to Kansas City as a child, and how much he learned from that city's veteran jazz musicians. Eldar also showcased his improvisational and compositional skills with three solo piano pieces, I Should Care, Insensitive and his own Vanilla Sky/Exposition. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/866354/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/866354.mp3 At age 74, Ramsey Lewis is reveling in his relatively new career as a composer. We'll hear Lewis play three solo pieces including Clouds In Reverie from his new CD and two songs he's never recorded, In The Still Of The Night and a very impromptu, very beautiful version of Lennon/McCartney's, Here There And Everywhere. kplu Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/866354/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/866354.mp3 00:23:41 no KPLU At age 74, Ramsey Lewis is reveling in his relatively new career as a composer. We'll hear Lewis play three solo pieces including Clouds In Reverie from his new CD and two songs he's never recorded, In The Still Of The Night and a very At age 74, Ramsey Lewis is reveling in his relatively new career as a composer. We'll hear Lewis play three solo pieces including Clouds In Reverie from his new CD and two songs he's never recorded, In The Still Of The Night and a very impromptu, very beautiful version of Lennon/McCartney's, Here There And Everywhere. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/861753/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/861753.mp3 Tyner McCoy reminisces a bit about his time in the Coltrane quartet and performs his version of Coltrane's 'Naima.' He also gives us his treatments of 'Suddenly' and 'Like Someone In Love.' Along the way, he also talks about growing up in the rich Philadelphia music scene and his long association in the 1970's with jazz producer, Orrin Keepnews. kplu Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/861753/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/861753.mp3 00:14:52 no Tyner McCoy reminisces a bit about his time in the Coltrane quartet and performs his version of Coltrane's 'Naima.' He also gives us his treatments of 'Suddenly' and 'Like Someone In Love.' Along the way, he also Tyner McCoy reminisces a bit about his time in the Coltrane quartet and performs his version of Coltrane's 'Naima.' He also gives us his treatments of 'Suddenly' and 'Like Someone In Love.' Along the way, he also talks about growing up in the rich Philadelphia music scene and his long association in the 1970's with jazz producer, Orrin Keepnews. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/853071/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/853071.mp3 In this conversation with Jazz 24 music director, Nick Francis, Monty talks about making music throughout his youth in Jamaica when ska and reggae were just coming into their own. You'll hear him weaving in and out of his solo piano versions of Fungi Mama, Night Mist Blues and the Bob Marley classic, No Woman, No Cry. kplu Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/853071/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/853071.mp3 00:19:22 no In this conversation with Jazz 24 music director, Nick Francis, Monty talks about making music throughout his youth in Jamaica when ska and reggae were just coming into their own. You'll hear him weaving in and out of his solo piano versions of In this conversation with Jazz 24 music director, Nick Francis, Monty talks about making music throughout his youth in Jamaica when ska and reggae were just coming into their own. You'll hear him weaving in and out of his solo piano versions of Fungi Mama, Night Mist Blues and the Bob Marley classic, No Woman, No Cry. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/848220/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/848220.mp3 In this session, recorded in the Seattle studios of radio station, KPLU, we get a rare opportunity to hear Shemekia's voice in a more intimate performance context. They performed duet arrangements of three songs from Shemekia's latest CD, 'Never Going Back;' Dirty Water, Born A Penny and Circumstances (written by her father, Johnny 'Clyde' Copeland). kplu Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/848220/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/848220.mp3 00:20:41 no In this session, recorded in the Seattle studios of radio station, KPLU, we get a rare opportunity to hear Shemekia's voice in a more intimate performance context. They performed duet arrangements of three songs from Shemekia's latest CD, In this session, recorded in the Seattle studios of radio station, KPLU, we get a rare opportunity to hear Shemekia's voice in a more intimate performance context. They performed duet arrangements of three songs from Shemekia's latest CD, 'Never Going Back;' Dirty Water, Born A Penny and Circumstances (written by her father, Johnny 'Clyde' Copeland). KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/844365/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/844365.mp3 Pianist, Hiromi, is one of the fastest-rising stars on the international jazz scene, and for good reason. She's got talent and chops to burn and she fairly glows with interesting ideas and positive energy. When she began playing in the KPLU performance studio, everybody in the radio station stopped what they were doing and came to watch. kplu Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/844365/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/844365.mp3 00:20:30 no Pianist, Hiromi, is one of the fastest-rising stars on the international jazz scene, and for good reason. She's got talent and chops to burn and she fairly glows with interesting ideas and positive energy. When she began playing in the KPLU Pianist, Hiromi, is one of the fastest-rising stars on the international jazz scene, and for good reason. She's got talent and chops to burn and she fairly glows with interesting ideas and positive energy. When she began playing in the KPLU performance studio, everybody in the radio station stopped what they were doing and came to watch. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/839318/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/839318.mp3 Jazz vocalist and KPLU perennial favorite Karrin Allyson was back in KPLU's studios for a live performance on Friday, May 22, hosted by Abe Beeson. kplu Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/839318/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/839318.mp3 00:18:37 no KARRIN Jazz vocalist and KPLU perennial favorite Karrin Allyson was back in KPLU's studios for a live performance on Friday, May 22, hosted by Abe Beeson. Jazz vocalist and KPLU perennial favorite Karrin Allyson was back in KPLU's studios for a live performance on Friday, May 22, hosted by Abe Beeson. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/837215/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/837215.mp3 Pearls, Some Other Time and Night Mist Blues kplu Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/837215/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/837215.mp3 00:24:20 no SOME OTHER TIME, NIGHT MIST BLUES Pearls, Some Other Time and Night Mist Blues Pearls, Some Other Time and Night Mist Blues KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/827032/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/827032.mp3 kplu Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/827032/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/827032.mp3 00:18:23 no KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/825457/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/825457.mp3 In this performance, The Manhattan Transfer talk discuss some of the secrets to their longevity as a group. They don't specifically list 'having a great time and getting a kick out of each other' among those secrets, it would seem to be a key ingredient, if their performance and conversation during this session is anything to go by. Just listen. kplu Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/825457/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/825457.mp3 00:16:59 no In this performance, The Manhattan Transfer talk discuss some of the secrets to their longevity as a group. They don't specifically list 'having a great time and getting a kick out of each other' among those secrets, it would seem to be In this performance, The Manhattan Transfer talk discuss some of the secrets to their longevity as a group. They don't specifically list 'having a great time and getting a kick out of each other' among those secrets, it would seem to be a key ingredient, if their performance and conversation during this session is anything to go by. Just listen. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/823742/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/823742.mp3 Jazz singer and guitarist extraordinaire John Pizzarelli recently visited our studios for a solo performance, which was hosted by KPLU's Nick Morrison. Pizzarelli was in town as part of the 33rd Annual Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival at Edmonds Center for the Arts. kplu Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/823742/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/823742.mp3 00:14:14 no Jazz singer and guitarist extraordinaire John Pizzarelli recently visited our studios for a solo performance, which was hosted by KPLU's Nick Morrison. Pizzarelli was in town as part of the 33rd Annual Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival at Jazz singer and guitarist extraordinaire John Pizzarelli recently visited our studios for a solo performance, which was hosted by KPLU's Nick Morrison. Pizzarelli was in town as part of the 33rd Annual Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival at Edmonds Center for the Arts. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/820238/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/820238.mp3 Allison Mose dropped by the KPLU studios for a short performance and. During his visit it became obvious that Mose Allison doesn't mess around. In less than 15 minutes, Mose did great solo versions of three of his songs and talked with Nick Francis about Shakespeare, life on the road, early science-fiction movies and Paul Bowles. kplu Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/820238/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/820238.mp3 00:11:41 no MOSE ALLISON IN-STUDIO SESSION Allison Mose dropped by the KPLU studios for a short performance and. During his visit it became obvious that Mose Allison doesn't mess around. In less than 15 minutes, Mose did great solo versions of three of his songs and talked with Nick Allison Mose dropped by the KPLU studios for a short performance and. During his visit it became obvious that Mose Allison doesn't mess around. In less than 15 minutes, Mose did great solo versions of three of his songs and talked with Nick Francis about Shakespeare, life on the road, early science-fiction movies and Paul Bowles. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/806899/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/806899.mp3 Armed with a 7-string (sometimes an 8-string) guitar, Charlie has the unique ability to sound like at least two guitarists at once, playing bass lines, melody lines, chords, and improvisational passages seemingly all at the same time. The three solo guitar piece he plays in this interview clearly demonstrate the fruits of Charlie Hunter. kplu Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/806899/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/806899.mp3 00:20:23 no Armed with a 7-string (sometimes an 8-string) guitar, Charlie has the unique ability to sound like at least two guitarists at once, playing bass lines, melody lines, chords, and improvisational passages seemingly all at the same time. The three solo Armed with a 7-string (sometimes an 8-string) guitar, Charlie has the unique ability to sound like at least two guitarists at once, playing bass lines, melody lines, chords, and improvisational passages seemingly all at the same time. The three solo guitar piece he plays in this interview clearly demonstrate the fruits of Charlie Hunter. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/796057/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/796057.mp3 Taj performs in a trio setting with his two long-time collaborators, Kester Smith (drums) and Bill Rich (bass). The band kicks off their set with a somewhat extemporaneous blues. They follow this with their version of Sonny Boy Williamson's 'Checkin' Up On My Baby.' To end the session, Taj picks up the banjo for a terrific version of 'Slow Drag'. kplu Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/796057/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/796057.mp3 00:20:51 no Taj performs in a trio setting with his two long-time collaborators, Kester Smith (drums) and Bill Rich (bass). The band kicks off their set with a somewhat extemporaneous blues. They follow this with their version of Sonny Boy Williamson's Taj performs in a trio setting with his two long-time collaborators, Kester Smith (drums) and Bill Rich (bass). The band kicks off their set with a somewhat extemporaneous blues. They follow this with their version of Sonny Boy Williamson's 'Checkin' Up On My Baby.' To end the session, Taj picks up the banjo for a terrific version of 'Slow Drag'. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/791998/mp3/jazznw/podcast/540/791998.mp3 In this session, they begin with what Taylor calls a 'chill' arrangement of Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time.' They then perform a lovely Taylor composition called 'Ginger' and finish with Simpson's version of Randy Newman's 'Louisiana, 1927,' with Taylor providing some tasty blues licks around Simpson's vocals. kplu Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/791998/mp3/jazznw/podcast/540/791998.mp3 00:28:05 no INSTUDIO In this session, they begin with what Taylor calls a 'chill' arrangement of Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time.' They then perform a lovely Taylor composition called 'Ginger' and finish with Simpson's version of In this session, they begin with what Taylor calls a 'chill' arrangement of Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time.' They then perform a lovely Taylor composition called 'Ginger' and finish with Simpson's version of Randy Newman's 'Louisiana, 1927,' with Taylor providing some tasty blues licks around Simpson's vocals. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/771998/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/771998.mp3 Saxophone funk master Maceo Parker performed live in KPLU's Seattle studios on September 26, with keyboardist Will Boulware. Parker also talked to KPLU Saturday Jazz Matinee host, Mary McCann. kplu Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/771998/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/771998.mp3 00:14:00 no Saxophone funk master Maceo Parker performed live in KPLU's Seattle studios on September 26, with keyboardist Will Boulware. Parker also talked to KPLU Saturday Jazz Matinee host, Mary McCann. Saxophone funk master Maceo Parker performed live in KPLU's Seattle studios on September 26, with keyboardist Will Boulware. Parker also talked to KPLU Saturday Jazz Matinee host, Mary McCann. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/727900/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/727900.mp3 KPLU's Dick Stein hosted a live studio session with jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson on June 20. Karrin was in town at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, performing songs from her new album, Imagina: Songs of Brasil. kplu Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/727900/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/727900.mp3 00:23:25 no KARRIN, IN STUDIO KPLU's Dick Stein hosted a live studio session with jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson on June 20. Karrin was in town at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, performing songs from her new album, Imagina: Songs of Brasil. KPLU's Dick Stein hosted a live studio session with jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson on June 20. Karrin was in town at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, performing songs from her new album, Imagina: Songs of Brasil. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/720289/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/720289.mp3 There's a new jazz group on the loose in the world. It's called Crescent Boogaloo and consists of Dr. Lonnie Smith (organ), Donald Harrison (alto saxophone), Peter Bernstein (guitar), Christian Scott (trumpet) and Herlin Riley (drums). When Crescent Boogaloo performed in Seattle, three band members visited KPLU for an afternoon, & what a delight it was. kplu Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/720289/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/720289.mp3 00:30:57 no There's a new jazz group on the loose in the world. It's called Crescent Boogaloo and consists of Dr. Lonnie Smith (organ), Donald Harrison (alto saxophone), Peter Bernstein (guitar), Christian Scott (trumpet) and Herlin Riley (drums). When There's a new jazz group on the loose in the world. It's called Crescent Boogaloo and consists of Dr. Lonnie Smith (organ), Donald Harrison (alto saxophone), Peter Bernstein (guitar), Christian Scott (trumpet) and Herlin Riley (drums). When Crescent Boogaloo performed in Seattle, three band members visited KPLU for an afternoon, & what a delight it was. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/720285/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/720285.mp3 KPLU Music Director Nick Francis hosted a live solo performance by jazz guitar wizard Stanley Jordan at KPLU's Seattle studios. He'll be in town with his trio at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, June 10-15, in support of his new release, State of Nature. kplu Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/720285/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/720285.mp3 00:21:45 no KPLU Music Director Nick Francis hosted a live solo performance by jazz guitar wizard Stanley Jordan at KPLU's Seattle studios. He'll be in town with his trio at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, June 10-15, in support of his new release, State KPLU Music Director Nick Francis hosted a live solo performance by jazz guitar wizard Stanley Jordan at KPLU's Seattle studios. He'll be in town with his trio at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, June 10-15, in support of his new release, State of Nature. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/707399/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/707399.mp3 To celebrate, we invited members of Tacoma's Stadium High School Jazz Band to perform in our Seattle studio with their mentor Lance Buller. David Mulkins, Stadium High's band director, also attended. They talked about the project and give us fine interpretations of three jazz standards: Little Suede Shoes, In A Sentimental Mood and In A Mellow Tone. kplu Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/707399/mp3/kplu/podcast/540/707399.mp3 00:25:31 no To celebrate, we invited members of Tacoma's Stadium High School Jazz Band to perform in our Seattle studio with their mentor Lance Buller. David Mulkins, Stadium High's band director, also attended. They talked about the project and give us To celebrate, we invited members of Tacoma's Stadium High School Jazz Band to perform in our Seattle studio with their mentor Lance Buller. David Mulkins, Stadium High's band director, also attended. They talked about the project and give us fine interpretations of three jazz standards: Little Suede Shoes, In A Sentimental Mood and In A Mellow Tone. KPLU Jazz and Blues Hosts