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Bassist Ron Carter’s Quote on ‘Confidence’ is the Inspiration!

A Jazz rendezvous happens at Jazz Festivals…..

I fell in love with a musician

May 26th 2025 will mark the 99th Birthday of Jazz Composer and Trumpet extraordinaire Miles Dewey Davis. His contribution to Jazz, Bop, Bebop, Fusion, Funk and Hip Hop should be acknowledged and praised. To celebrate his Musical and Artistic journey, JazzE-Lounge will revisit all episodes that feature his Music, Muses and Art.

ANDRE’ 3000 puts down the Mic and picks up the Flute with New Blue Sun and will perform Live for freeMonday May 27 7 pm….

This episode explores Jazz songs or Albums with the Word Eclipse in the title.

This episode examines the history of Black Musicians in America….

Gil Scott- Heron’s Winter in America is the inspiration for this episode.

This episode explores Max Roach’s ‘The Drum also Waltzes’ and other Jazz, Bop And Trap Jazz Music documentaries.

The oldest Jazz Club in the World still hosts Live Jazz Events with Sonny Rollins Being the first Jazz artist to record A live album there in 1957.

A photograph of Miles Davis exiting a Foreign Sports car was the inspiration for this episode.

Charles Lloyd at 85 Concert features 2 Nights and 2 Bands….. in New York City.

I decided to drive to Detroit for the world largest free jazz festival

This episode explodes with conversations about Kanye, Chuck D and how the M.C became the rapper.

I remember hearing Rappers Delight and memorizing every Rhyme.

I contemplated over and over again…. Should I go see George Benson…Hours before the concert began, I said yes…

Anthropology, and Hip Hop is the theme.

Jazz E-Lounge kicks off The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop by exploring The song ‘Bitches are Back’ from the Album ‘That You Dare not to Forget’ by the Miles Davis Electric Band (M.E.B), Producers Vince Wilburn Jr & Lenny White and many others….

This episode pays homage to the Vinyl Collector

This episode is about Friendship, Legacy and the Music of Miles Davis.

This episode examines Sirius XM and Their Jazz Stations.

My first Jazz Festival of the season was worth every moment…. A recap of my experience with the 44th annual Jazz Fest Cleveland.

This episode explores Freedom

King Pleasure is the Title of a Painting by Jean Michel- Basquiat. It is also the name of the Latest exhibit featuring over 200 never before and rarely seen works by the late artist. Moreover, King Pleasure is a Jazz vocalist who subsequently inspired the exhibition now on display in L.A.

Host Lemrahc breaks down the indoor and outdoor Lineup for the 44th annual Jazz Festival

Saxophonist Chris Coles and Pianist Theron Brown has revitalized the Jazz Studies Department at UA by bringing back Jazz Week 2023?

Celebrate Jazz Month with JazzE-Lounge the Podcast

Enjoy this short story about the time I finally saw George Benson At the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Spring is here and Jazz Events are near so check out the ‘Cabin Fever Jazz Series’ . 2 nights of Jazz, Funk, Soul -Food , Cocktails and Fun….

My travels to Trinidad introduced me to Several genres of music influenced by Jazz and African music….

Up close and Personal is where I want to be….. a Jazz Festival plus you and Me

An Instagram post stirred my emotions.

I have the Winter Blues, however I’m looking forward to Spring and Summer outdoor Jazz Festivals with you.

This episode explores songs that provided the backdrop to the Civil Rights era.

Get ready for season 4. More Interviews, more Erotic Jazz Epigrams , more Short Stories and Jazz Vacations….

Kuumba (creativity) is the theme for todays show with an interview with 2 Special Guests.

This episode is dedicated to My Miles Davis album collection…

During my 3 incredible seasons on JazzE-Lounge the Podcast, I have conducted several interviews. While each interview was unique, they all were both encouraging and inspiring. Day 2 Kugichagulia or Self determination best describes this episode.

I was determined to meet Norman Brown. So I made my way to a sold out show to see if I could work my magic…

My initial interest in this episode was to report an update on the Sonny Rollins Bridge Update but found out more.

Thank you …..

Listen to Saxophonist Leon Pressley discuss After Hours Volume 2

Due to Hurricane Nicole we had to postpone the interview, however, The Show Must go on!

Adelaide Hall’s Career in London includes making history….

This episode explores the Risqu’e side of Adelaide Hall’s part 1.

This past September I finally got a chance to see 1 of my favorite Trumpet players at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival as well Jazz Pianist Monty Alexander.

September was bittersweet…. I celebrated Jazz Birthdays, Attended Jazz festivities and mourned the lost of Jazz legends…

September Song is the inspiration

‘Summertime’ is universal Jazz standard that premiered as an aria in the Opera Porgy and Bess. Find out more about this class masterpiece.

Sepia Magazines iconic photographs that featured Jazz, Blues and R&B Musicians are the inspiration.