Episodes

Terry discusses the many facets of his 80 year career in the music business.

Lew reveals some of his earliest influences in his formative years and describes the challenge of playing both tenor saxophone an…

Yukimi has expressed a sincere interest in learning to play jazz. Todd and Yukimi discuss the challenges, as well as the similari…

Kenny and Todd compare notes and experiences over their 40 plus years as jazz musicians.

Todd and Ray get caught up on their past and present jazz activities.

Bill and Todd discuss jazz matters that they have both experienced.

Todd and John have been friends and colleagues for decades and get all caught up with each other's activities.

Michael Dease discusses his history in music and what music means to him.

Todd and Spike discuss his decision to buy into two jazz clubs in New York, his commitment to artistic integrity, and how things …

Dave and Todd discuss aspects of Dave's career as a performer and educator and how Dave became the outstanding player he is today.

Jimmy and Todd discuss the importance of instrumental music in the schools, the idea and benefits of mentoring, and various aspec…

Lewis Nash, one of the most in-demand drummers of our time, checks in up with his friend and colleague, bassist Todd Coolman, as …

Bassist Bill Crow discusses his background and life as a professional jazz musician spanning seventy plus years!

Todd recounts his early years when he was a member of Benny Goodman's quintet and the valuable lessons he learned from the proces…

Christian and Todd cover a lot of ground in an energized discussion between two guys in the trenches!

Bassist Todd Coolman recounts some of his fondest memories of being a member of the James Moody Quartet for 25 years.

Todd receives several emails from listeners with all kinds of interesting questions about jazz. In this episode, he has taken som…

This addendum is offered to shore up an omission in Episode 28. If you listened to Episode 28, please be sure to listen to this a…

John and I go way back to college days and catch up on all things musical, life-wise, and recreational. A free-wheeling discussio…

Ralph and I have been cohorts and friends for many years, but our paths have not crossed in several years. We get caught up by di…

I discuss a chance and most memorable meeting I had with jazz icon Miles Davis in front of his home in New York City around 1980.

Peter and I discuss various aspects of our combine experience in jazz music, and Peter provides valuable insights into how musici…

Jazz bassist Todd Coolman recounts one of hundreds of stories he has experienced firsthand, having traveled the world several tim…

Joe and I discuss his early interest in playing the drums, and his myriad experiences and wisdom bestowed upon him by the acknowl…