Episode 71 The Jazz Room

The Royal Bopsters An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of  Joan Watson-Jones Contribute Subscribe We met the Royal Bopsters at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019. We talked with each member of the group and their special guest legendary singer, Sheila Jordan. ...

Episode 70 The Jazz Room

Henry Butler An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of  Joan Watson-Jones Contribute Subscribe Pianist, Composer, Photographer, Arranger Henry Butler We were able to chat with him for a bit at the Newport Jazz Festival. Sadly we learned that he passed away on July 2,...

Episode 69 The Jazz Room

Jack DeJohnette Pt II An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of  Joan Watson-Jones Contribute Subscribe We talk with Drummer, Jack DeJohnette. This was our first interview with Jack at the Newport jazz Festival. In Part 2 we continue our chat. This time he talks more...

Episode 68 The Jazz Room

Jack DeJohnette An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of  Joan Watson-Jones Contribute Subscribe We talk with Drummer, Jack DeJohnette. This was our first interview with Jack at the Newport jazz Festival. In Part 1 we talk about his 2012 NEA Jazz Master Award and his...

Episode 67 The Jazz Room

Arturo O’Farrill An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of  Joan Watson-Jones Contribute Subscribe We met Pianist, Composer Arturo O ‘Farrill after his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about his Grammy winning album “Four Questions”.  In part 1 we talk...