Yes Jazz Matters Podcast
by Jazz Matters Inc.
Just two Brotha's, a renown bassist Edwin Williams and a passionate Jazz cultural enthusiast, actor and internet radio Air Personality Von Coulter discussing, the legacy of America’s Original Art form … Jazz. This show was created for those who love jazz or for those who just aren’t sure what jazz is. Enjoy engaging interviews with legendary musicians; discussions on Atlanta's rich jazz history, the latest trends in jazz; music reviews; and more.Become a Supporter Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes.
Episodes
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Episode 49 - Louahn Lowe, jazz pianist, singer, actor
Louahn Lowe is an award-winning Jazz pianist and singer, and has performed with many Jazz legends, including Charlie Owens, Kamasi, Washington, Phyllis Battle, Roy Gains, Bobby Bryant Jr., Karen Briggs, and Marcus Miller, to name a few. She has been featured on PBS on the program Literary Speak,...
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Episode 58 - Mark Mitchell, Keyboardist/Educator
Special guest, musician/educator Mark Mitchell.
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Episode 57 - Eric Johnson, Drummer
Join us with special guest drummer/photographer, Eric Johnson.
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Episode 56 Dan Lawrence, Keyboardist
Dan Lawrence is a Cum Laude graduate from Boston’s Berklee College Of Music, and has been on the Atlanta music scene since 1981. Dan has worked as musical director/band leader for many Atlanta and regional Rhythm and Blues singers including: Robin Brown, Liz Spraggins, Jane Powell. My bands at…
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Episode 55 - Jordan Rich
Join Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Tue, Apr 5th @ 7:30p with special guest trumpeter, Jordan Rich. Jordan Rich is a former Decatur, GA resident. He attended Stephenson High and is a graduate of Lakeside High School. Now living in Canada, Jordan is among those featured in a new campaign from the…
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Episode 54 - Leslie Parks, Guitarist
Originally from Durand, Ga, Leslie has played with Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson, Author Conley, Rufus Thomas, Joe Simon, Otis Jiles and the House Rocket, Barbara Hall, Billy Wright, Sandra Hall Lee Moses, Herman Histon, Clyde Mcfatter, and many more. Follow us on all social media JazzMattersATL....
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Episode 53 - Russell Malone, Guitarist
Join Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Tue, Mar 22th @ 7:30p with special guest, guitarist Russell Malone. Malone was born in Albany, Georgia, United States. He’s played and toured with such artists as: Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick Jr. Diane Krall, Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, and Dianne Reeves and more…
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Episode 52 - Ojeda Penn, Pianist/Composer/Educator
Ojeda Penn is an accomplished Jazz artist from Montgomery, Alabama and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He has released several albums: Happiness, All Is One, I Always Dream Of Winning and Love Storm. Mr. Penn has performed with Life Force, Donald Byrd and Freddie Hubbard. "The Ojeda Penn...
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Episode 51 Tyrone Jackson, Composer/Performer/Educator
Composer/Performer/Educator, TYRONE JACKSON is the quintessential jazz piano player. His boundless creativity coupled with harmonic mastery, utilizes the piano as a blank canvas. Jackson is nationally recognized and has traveled the world as a solo artist and sideman. As a composer, Jackson has...
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Episode 50 Edsel Robinson, Musician/Film Producer
Edsel Robinson, Film Producer, Touring Musician, CEO East American Ent. Live Production /Technical Director will be the Yes Jazz Matters Podcast special guest on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Follow us on all social media JazzMattersATL. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like & Share. To learn more about…
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Episode 49 Dan Wilson, guitarist
Grammy nominated guitarist, Dan Wilson, joins Ed & Von for a special Yes Jazz Matters podcast, Thu, July 29th @ 7:30p. A native of Akron, Ohio Dan has been touring nationally and internationally with three-time Grammy nominated jazz organ legend, Joey DeFrancesco. Dan’s composition, “Who Shot…
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Episode 48 Claire McDonald, flutist
Claire McDonald was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She has been teaching private and group lessons in the greater Atlanta area for several years and actively performs as a solo, chamber, jazz, and orchestral flutist throughout Georgia and South Carolina. She regularly performs at the Colour of...
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Episode 47 Ishmeal Muhammed, pianist
Pianist Ishmeal Muhammed.
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Episode 46 Stephen Thornton, keyboardist
Pianist and worship leader Stephen Thornton.
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Episode 45 Gia Nichole, singer/worship leader
GIA’NICHOLE THORNTON, born in Atlanta Georgia, is a bonafide, spirit-filled worship leader, songwriter, and minister, with a desire to empower and facilitate holy moments within the Body of Christ. Over the last 15 years, God has been faithful to give Gia an anointing to effectively minister and...
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Episode 40 Victor Bowen, drummer
Drummer, Victor Bowen ... "have the desire to be excellent" #jazzmatters #yesjazzmatters #jazzmattersatl #jazz #atljazz #atlmusic #atlmusicians #atlmusicscene #contemporaryjazz #jazzfunk #jazzfusion #jazzlife #jazzlover #jazzmusician #jazzpiano #jazzpodcast #jazzradio #musician #musicislife...
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Episode 41 Kenneth Faison, saxophonist
Saxophonist Kenneth Faison.
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Episode 43 Otis Gould, drummer
He has previously performed in Once on This Island, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Sophisticated Ladies and The Women of Brewster Place on the Alliance Stage. Otis has toured internationally with the European tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’ (2011-2013). He has toured cities in the United States with Crowns. He...
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Episode 42 Young Voices United
Young Voices United Performing Arts School (YVU) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is recognized as a provider of opportunities for the voices of our youth to be heard through the performing arts. YVU strives to be seen at the forefront of motivating our youth to be positive and...
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Episode 44 Edwin Williams & Von Coulter
Just two Bruh's talking about Jazz! For more info on Jazz Matters and The Jazz Matters Store visit: https://linktr.ee/Jazzmattersatl #jazzmatters #yesjazzmatters #jazzmattersatl #jazz #atljazz #atlmusic #atlmusicians #atlmusicscene #contemporaryjazz #jazzfunk #jazzfusion #jazzlife #jazzlover...
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Episode 39 - Richard Brown, flutist
Flautist Richard Brown truly is a one-of-a-kind talent in the contemporary jazz music world. His talent for writing and producing music is limitless and he has emerged with a contemporary jazz free flute style extraordinaire. Richard is also the founder of Distilled Butter Band. Contact Richard...
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Episode 38 Keith Davis, pianist, composer
Keith Davis is a Jazz pianist, composer, recording artist, and educator. During his 40-year career as a professional musician, Keith Davis has established a distinguished reputation as a jazz pianist, composer, and educator. He has toured with the Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw orchestras, and with...
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Episode 36 Jeffrey Suttles, drummer
Jazz fans have known Jeffery B. Suttles as an accomplished drummer who entered the industry under the watchful eye of the late great Leon ‘Ndugu’ Chancler. Leaving his college football days behind, he traded the gridiron for music. While touring with Chancler, Suttles caught the attention of...
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Episode 35 Lloyd Oby, trombonist
Lloyd Oby, trombonist, horn arranger,educator, composer, producer and founder of OBEWI Band. Lloyd has performed with legendary greats such as. Charlie Singleton; Randy Jackson; The SOS Band; The O’Jays; Maceo Parker; Aretha Franklin, Janelle Monae and more. Lloyd Oby Facebook:...
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Episode 34 - Louis Heriveaux, keyboardist
Louis Heriveaux. Think innovation. Think refined chord structures. Think masterful maneuvering amongst all 88 keys. Think Louis Heriveaux. Early Musical Beginnings Born in Queens, New York, only 25 minutes away from Harlem, which was once known as America’s Jazz Mecca, one might suspect that…
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Episode 33 David Grant, guitarist
David Grant is both an accomplished guitarist and commercial airline pilot. The Richmond, California native started playing the guitar his senior year in high school and has performed with various Bay area groups, such as Private Practice and Chain Reaction. David’s is first CD "First Flight" is...
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Episode 32 - Davide Burks, Saxophonist
Davide Burks, is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, He started playing saxophone at age nine, studying under James “Dub” Hudson. Davide’s first professional gig was in 1979 with Sonny Stitt at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. He has graced the stage with such...
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Episode 31 Lawrence Jennings, Drummer, Percussionist, Educator
LAWRENCE JENNINGS has been teaching music for over 24 years, he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Jackson State University and his Masters of Science at Troy University. A native of Jackson, MS, he comes from a musical family, where he started playing professionally at the age…
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Episode 29 Larry Price, Saxophonist, Composer, Producer
Larry Price is a Philadelphia-based alto saxophonist, vocalist, arranger, composer, and producer, with one foot deeply planted in the blues and gospel sounds of his North Carolina roots and the other foot firmly grounded into the adventurous realms of jazz's avant-garde.This Wilmington, North...
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Episode 30 - S. Renee Clark, composer, musical director, performer
S. RENEE CLARK has had a very exciting career in music. She's performed in all types of ensembles ranging from jazz, dance, soul, funk, rock and country music to gospel, choral and classical. S. Renee Clark is best known for her musical contributions to the theater as a performer, music director,...
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Episode 28 - Sandi Blair, jazz singer
Sandi Blair, Vocal musician and vocal instructor will join host Edwin Williams & Von Coulter on Mon, Dec 28th to discuss all things jazz and more. Currently residing in Osaka-shi, Japan, Sandi will discuss her experiences as a jazz singer in Japan and the Japanese jazz scene. Please SUBSCRIBE…
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Episode 27 - Al Smith, musician, sound engineer
Allen Smith, musician, producer, sound engineer and host of Al Smith's Midtown Atlanta Jam Session, will join hosts Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Mon, Dec 14th @ 7:30p EST to discuss all things jazz and more. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE, Our Store The Jazz Matters Store visit:...
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Episode 26 - Haywood Redd, saxophonist
Special Guest, saxophonist Haywood Redd, will join hosts Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Mon, Dec 14th @ 7:30p EST to discuss all things jazz. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE Our Store The Jazz Matters Store visit: https://bit.ly/3lSyxPH Become a Supporter: Podcast Supporter visit:...
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Episode 24 - Randy Skinner, trumpeter
Special Guest, Randy T. Skinners' captivating style, is accentuated by an eclectic fusion of contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk influences. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE. Our Store The Jazz Matters Store visit: https://bit.ly/3lSyxPH Become a Supporter: Podcast Supporter visit:...
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Episode 25 - Mose Davis, keyboardist
Mose Davis, The Music Specialist, is known for creating uplifting music in all musical genres, for movie scores and TV themes. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE Our Store The Jazz Matters Store visit: https://bit.ly/3lSyxPH Become a Supporter: Podcast Supporter visit: https://anchor.fm/jazz-matters...
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Episode 23 - Marcus Williams, drummer
Marcus Williams professional drummer, studio owner/engineer, instructor and clinician, will join hosts Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Mon, Nov 23th @ 7:30p EST to discuss all things jazz. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE Our Store The Jazz Matters Store visit: https://bit.ly/3lSyxPH Become a...
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Episode 22 - Dwight Smith, drummer
Special Guest Dwight Smith, will join hosts Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Mon, Nov 16th @ 7:30p EST to discuss all things jazz. Dwight was most notably known in the 70's as drummer for the popular group Maggabrain, a dynamic group that played a major role in the 70's Atlanta music scene. Dwight…
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Episode 21 - Larry Hall, guitarist
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter speak with Larry Hall.
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Episode 20 - Levi Barcourt, keyboardist
In this episode of the 'Yes Jazz Matters Podcast' hosts, Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with Levi Barcourt. Levi Barcourt is a versatile musician, he performs jazz, classical, gospel and contemporary music. He has had the distinct pleasure of working with music icons and...
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Episode 19 - Lorenzo Sanford, drummer, composer
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with Lorenzo Sanford. Lorenzo Sanford is one of the most eclectic artists on the music scene today. As a drummer, he has performed with many celebrated artists; including Stevie Wonder, Abbey…
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Episode 18 - Larry Jackson, saxophonist
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast. hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with Saxophonist Larry Jackson. In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast. hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with Saxophonist Larry Jackson. Larry has performed and recorded with...
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Episode 17 - Reginald Ward, guitarist
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with bassist Reginald Ward! Reggie is an Albany, GA native as well as the lead guitarist for The SOS Band , Fred Wesley, and The New JB's (James Brown original trombone player). -- You can listen to...
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Episode 16 - Charles Shari Marvray, drummer
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast, hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter talk to drummer Charles Shari Marvray. You can listen on Facebook/Youtube @JazzMattersATL You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. To Donate: Cash App $music2017
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Episode 15 - Terry Harper, keyboardist, singer
In the episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with vocalist and pianist Terry Harper. Terry also performs in a band founded by her husband Danny entitled 'The Harper Family Jam Session'. Terry was one fo four performers selected to perform a...
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Episode 14 - Sultan Muhammad, saxophonist
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams an Von Coulter talk with saxophonist Sultan Muhammad. Sultan is a writer, arranger, producer and principle member of The S.O.S. BAND. You can listen on Facebook/Youtube @JazzMattersATL You can also listen on Spotify or Apple...
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Episode 13 Milkshake Mayfield, trumpeter
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter talk to Milkshake Mayfield. Milkshake is an Atlanta staple of the live music scene performing for over 40 years with his band The Milkshake Quartet. In this interview, we talk about his career, his thoughts…
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Episode 12 - Will Jaxx, brass instruments
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast' co-hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with trombonist Will Jaxx. Will is a Cleveland, Ohio-born, Atlanta, Georgia raised musician who, in addition to playing his own music with his Brass band, 'The Souther Playalistics', he plays with...
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Episode 11 - Jennifer Farnsworth, singer
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', co-host Von Coulter couldn't make it today and co-host Edwin Williams held a solo interview with Jennifer Farnsworth. Jennifer is also creator of a Jazz painting series entitled: Jazz in Black & White.
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Episode 10 - Tamika Howard, flutist, educator
The 'Yes, Jazz Matters' Podcast, Episode 10 - Tamika Howard In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter talk to vocalist Tamika Washington.
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Episode 9 - Billy Gee, keyboardist
In this episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with the legendary Billy Gee.
About this show
Just two Brotha's, a renown bassist Edwin Williams and a passionate Jazz cultural enthusiast, actor and internet radio Air Personality Von Coulter discussing, the legacy of America’s Original Art form … Jazz. This show was created for those who love jazz or for those who just aren’t sure what jazz is. Enjoy engaging interviews with legendary musicians; discussions on Atlanta's rich jazz history, the latest trends in jazz; music reviews; and more.Become a Supporter Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes.
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