The New Jazz Listener Podcast

In this episode, we talk to Elijah Jamal Balbed, an award-winning saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator from Washington, DC.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Isfahan – Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – Far East SuiteThe Boulevard of Broken Dreams – John Pizzarelli – Dear Mr. BennettCheese Cake – Dexter Gordon – GoSave Your Love for Me – Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson – Nancy Wilson & Cannonball AdderleyChecking In – Elijah Jamal Balbed – Checking InPlaying Catch Up (Raydar Ellis Remix / Interlude) – Keyon Harrold, Maurice Brown & Jaleel Shaw – Revive Music Presents Supreme Sonacy, Vol. 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode from the NJL Archive features John Lander, a pianist originally from New York, who moved to Paris. This episode was recorded a few weeks after Marvin and John met and it happened to be the beginning of Jazz Appreciation Month in April 2026.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):When I'm Alone I Cry – Marvin Gaye – When I'm Alone I CryFlor de Lis (Upside Down) – Samara Joy – Flor de Lis (Upside Down) - SingleJeux d'eau, M. 30 – Seong-Jin Cho – Ravel: The Complete Solo Piano WorksJust Friends (Live) – Wynton Marsalis – Live At the House of TribesMr. PC – John Lander Trio – (YouTube video)Love Is Everywhere (feat. Dwight Trible) – Mark de Clive-Lowe – Freedom - Celebrating the Music of Pharoah Sanders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Constanze Schliebs all the way from Germany. She's an Artist manager, tour booker, and festival founder, who manages pianist Aki Takase (one of our former guests) among many other awesome Jazz artists. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Moanin' Low (with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra) - Billie Holiday - Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia (1933-1944)Eding - VERB - SymbioseDanza Sin Fin - Quique Sinesi - Danza Sin Fin (Colección Guitarras del Mundo Nº15)Bach Factory - Aki Takase - Hokusai Piano SoloThe Creator Has a Master Plan B (feat. Billy Hart) - Johannes Enders - The Creator Has a Masterplan B (A Tribute to Pharoah Sanders) [feat. Billy Hart]The Free Slave (Live At The Left Bank Jazz Society, Baltimore, MD / April 26, 1970) - Roy Brooks - The Free Slave (Live At The Left Bank Jazz Society, Baltimore, MD / April 26, 1970) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode from the NJL Archive features a younger member of our community, performing arts and social justice theater student Alston Georges, son of a former guest. He shared some of his favorite jazz records with us.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album): Under a Blanket of Blue - Coleman Hawkins - The Hawk Relaxes (Remastered)Sing a Song of Song - Kenny Garrett - SongbookThe Kid From Red Bank (1994 Remaster) - Count Basie and His Orchestra - The Complete Atomic BasieYes or No - Wayne Shorter - JuJuSwallow - Casiopea - CasiopeaTow Yard Trouble - Part 1 & 2 - Jordan Seigel - The Baltimorons (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to ELEW, the great pianist, composer, and DJ known for pioneering Rockjazz.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):What's Goin' On (feat. Valerie Simpson) - Quincy Jones - Smackwater JackSister Annie (feat. Bill Frisell, Burniss Travis, Nate Smith, Rane Moore, Zekkereya El-Magharbel & Sara Caswell) - Alive With Ghosts Today (feat. Bill Frisell, Burniss Travis, Nate Smith, Rane Moore, Zekkereya El-Magharbel & Sara Caswell)Fortress Around Your Heart (feat. Sting) - ELEW - Fortress Around Your Heart (feat. Sting) - SingleSpartacus - Branford Marsalis Quartet - Crazy People MusicOne Finger Snap - Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles (Expanded Edition) Gratitude - The Great Big Joy Machine - The Great Big Joy Machine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode from the NJL Archive was in collaboration with the Embassy of Barbados in the US during the weekend celebrating the country's 57th year of independence in Dec 2023, and our guest was the amazing Bajan singer Ch'An.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Simple Things (Hinterlude I) - Ch'An - Lost.Song of the New Moon - Chuck Mangione - Chase the Clouds AwayPerdido - Sarah Vaughan - Orchestral Jazz ClassicsFive Pound Box Of Money - Pearl Bailey - Jingle Bells Cha Cha Cha - SingleLet's Call the Whole Thing Off - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - 20th Century Masters / The Millennium Collection: The Best of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis ArmstrongParanoid Android I - Brad Mehldau - Mon chien Stupide (Bande originale du film) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to a bona fide jazz aficionado from France, the president of the Hot Club of Lyon Jazz club, and a member of the French "Académie du Jazz", Mr. Ludwig Laisné.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Stronger Than You Think - René Marie - Sound of RedRude Crude Lude - Chassol - Rude Crude Lude - SingleKlamath - Christophe Lincontang Trio - KlamathMichel Graillier - Keep on Kicking - Dream DropsJoel Forrester - Patience - *Private Recording from Ludwig's Own Studio*My Flaming Heart (1992 Remaster) - Nat "King" Cole - At the Movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to the award winning author, critic, and poet, Carole Boston Weatherford. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Circus (Live at the Bern Jazz Festival 2000) - Roy Hargrove - Circus (Live at the Bern Jazz Festival 2000) - SingleDanse des horloges sans aiguilles - Ryan Keberle, Frank Woeste & Vincent Courtois - Reverso - Between Two SilencesPrayer To the Saint of the Brokenhearted - Somi - If The Rains Come FirstMister Magic - Grover Washington, Jr. - Mister MagicSpreadin' Rhythm Around - Billie Holiday - Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia 1933-1944, Vol. 1Dilo - Cochemea - Dilo - Single Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode from the NJL archive was our 3rd anniversary celebration room in 2023. Our guests were the esteemed Jazz trumpet player, Jon Faddis, and Thelonious Monk IV, the grandson of one of the greatest jazz musicians in history.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Big Yellow Taxi - Tierney Sutton - After BlueXoxoxo - corto.alto - Bad with NamesAzalea - Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong - The Great Summit: The Master Tapes (Remastered)Stuffy Turkey - Greg Lewis - Organ Monk: Uwo in the BlackI Can't Get Started - Roy Eldridge & Dizzy Gillespie - Roy and DizBreathe - Alfa Mist - AntiphonKeep a Twinkle In Your Eye - The Nicholas Brothers - The Very Best of Rhythm & Blues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2 of the NJL Podcast! Today, we celebrate International Jazz Day with DJ and NJL Community member Bad Carlotta!--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):The Offering - Thandi Ntuli - The Offering Smooth Criminal (Live) - SFJAZZ Collective - The Music of Michael Jackson and Original Compositions Live: Sfjazz Center October 22 Through 25, 2015Who Does She Hope to Be? - Sonny Sharrock - Ask the AgesSpace Train - Ronald Langestraat - ApolloTEMESGEN - ZENA - TEMESGEN - EPTan Jou Mab - Roland Brival - Créole Gypsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of season 1 of the NJL podcast, we talk to Nadeen, an Egyptian physician and a member of our beloved community, who brings us some Arabic Jazz.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):14th Street Bounce - Corcoran Holt - The MeccaFlying Pachydermes - Daniel Zimmermann - Bone MachineLameen - Fairouz - BebaleeYamma Muwail El Hawa (feat. Frankly Jazz) - Hamza Namira - Yamma Muwail El Hawa (feat. Frankly Jazz) - SingleYa Habibi Ta'ala - Mohammed Rashid - Middle Eastern Gypsy Jazz, Vol. 1 - EPParade of Sadness - Monika Herzig's Sheroes - All In Good Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to bassist, father and grandfather Jameel Harris, a member of our beloved NJL community.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Miss Celie's Blues - Molly Johnson - Another DayAfro-Disiac - Charles Kynard - Afro-DisiacEquinox - Bobby Hutcherson - Wise OneWestern Sunrise - Charenee Wade - Offering - The Music of Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Lady Love - Jon Lucien - RashidaJumpin' At the Woodside - Count Basie & Oscar Peterson - Satch and Josh (Remastered) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Changa & Marvin go back to back and put together a Jazz playlist for a fictitious summer road trip. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Road Song - Wes Montgomery - Road SongMartha's New Moment - Jukka Eskola - Jukka Eskola Soul TrioClimax - Jackie McLean - Jacknife (feat. Charles Tolliver, Larry Ridley, Larry Willis & Lee Morgan)Won't You Open Up Your Senses (feat. Dylan Band & Sullivan Fortner) - Tyreek McDole - Open Up Your SensesRoadwork - Howard Roberts - Antelope FreewayGiant Steps (2020 Remaster) - John Coltrane - Giant Steps (2020 Remaster) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to renowned pianist and Jazz educator Yvonne Faddis Stroud, the sister of jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Nice 'n' Easy (Live At Vine St./1987) - Shirley Horn - I Thought About You (Live At Vine St.)Doodie - VERB - SymbioseMan From Tanganyika - McCoy Tyner - Tender MomentsMambo Carmel - Erroll Garner - Concert By the SeaThe Sheik of Araby (Remastered 2002) - Oscar Peterson Trio, Oscar Peterson, Bert Brown & Frank Gariepy - This Is Oscar PetersonIntroduction - Shaun Martin - 7Summers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Jude Fox, who is an early member of our community, and most notably, a true New Jazz Listener. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Speak No Evil - Wayne Shorter - Speak No EvilSueño Canto - Henri Texier Nord-Sud Quintet - Canto NegroThe Cat - Jimmy Smith - The CatNobody Knows When You're Down And Out - Nina Simone - Pastel BluesMoon Song - Cécile McLorin Salvant - Ghost SongSmile DOMi & JD BECK - Smile - Single Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Brazilian singer, daughter of Brazilian Jazz pioneers singer Flora Purim and percussionist Airto Moreira.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):I Want to Be Evil - Eartha Kitt & Henri René - Heavenly EarthaTheme From The Cool World - Dizzy Gillespie - Talkin' VerveI Don't Care Who Knows It - Duke Pearson - I Don't Care Who Knows ItThe Magicians (Bruxos) - Airto Moreira - IdentityÉ Tudo De Bom - Eyedentity - País Da Maravilha (Wonderland)Sicily' Box (feat. Marco Bernardis & Rocco Palladino) - Venna & Yussef Dayes - Sicily' Box (feat. Marco Bernardis & Rocco Palladino) - Single Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to french Jazz trio VERB, at the eve of the release of their acclaimed first album: SYMBIOSE.VERB is made up of Noam, Garcia, and Charles. The band won the 2023 Rezzo Contest at the JAZZ A VIENNE festival.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Willow Weep for Me (Live at Mister Kelley’s, Chicago 1957) - Sarah Vaughan - Sarah Vaughan at Mister Kelley’sZigaboogaloo - Nicholas Payton - Payton’s PlaceFreedom Jazz Dance - Alain Caron - Le BandMuntulo Moto - Richard Bona - HeritageSong for My Brother - Avishai Cohen - UnityLush Life - Billy Strayhorn - The Peaceful Side of Jazz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month in 2023, The New Jazz Listener room hosted an epic guest: 'Maestro' Ron Carter. Listen to what he thought of the music played that day. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Dichte - Windisch Quartet - MeanderWednesday Night Prayer Meeting (Alternate Take) [Bonus Track] - Charles Mingus - Blues & RootsHigh Hat Trumpet and Rhythm (feat. The Six Swingers) - Valaida Snow - Swing is the ThingPunk Jazz - Jaco Pastorius Big Band & Richard Bona - Word of Mouth RevisitedSeven Steps to Heaven - Miles Davis - Seven Steps to HeavenMarvin - Laurent Bardainne & Tigre d'Eau Douce - Marvin - EP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Jazz drummer, composer and educator Nasar Abadey.He is a professor of Jazz Percussion in the Jazz Studies Department at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Peel Me a Grape - Angie Wells & Raphaël Lemonnier - Love and MischiefUnrest II - Brandee Younger - Unrest - SingleEternal Surrender - Nasar Abadey And Supernova - Diamond in the RoughTwelve More Bars to Go - Wayne Shorter - JujuAll the Things You Are - Andy Bey - Ain't Necessarily SoCherokee - Deelee Dube - Cherokee - Single Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to "Artivist" Gina Belafonte, Creative Director of Sankofa.org. She's also the daughter of American singer, actor, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte and American dancer, actress and costume designer Julie Robinson Belafonte. And she brings some amazing records and equally great stories to go with them. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Red Top - Betty Carter - Betty Carter At Her BestIgbesi Aiye (Song of Praise to God) - Solomon Ilori - African High LifeSmoke Gets In Your Eyes - Harry Belafonte - The Classic YearsConcierto de Aranjuez (Adagio) - Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain Erroll Garner - LIVE in 64'Tis Autumn (1993 Digital Remaster) - The Nat "King" Cole Trio - The Complete Capitol Recordings of the Nat King Cole Trio (Remastered) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.