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Episode 70 The Jazz Room
Henry Butler An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesPianist, 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, 2018. Blind from...
Episode 69 The Jazz Room
Jack DeJohnette Pt II An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesWe 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 about the musicians on...
Episode 68 The Jazz Room
Jack DeJohnette An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesWe 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 CD "Sound Travels". ...
The Jazz Room: Photo Essay Short Newport 07.01.22
Newport Jazz Festival Photo Essay An AWHY? Music Feature Courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesFor your July 4th Enjoyment! We've supplied a short Photo Essay from Newport Jazz Festival over the years taken by Vocalist, Composer, Performer, Photographer and The Jazz Room...
Episode 67 The Jazz Room
Arturo O'Farrill An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesWe 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 about the influence of Dr....
Episode 66 The Jazz Room
Christian McBride An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of Joan Watson-JonesWe have a brief chat with Bassist Christian McBride who talked about his work as the new Artistic Director for the Newport Jazz Festival and how the job came about. Mr. McBride celebrated his...