Episodes

Randy touches on several subjects that illuminate what it takes to become a first call musician on today's New York scene.

Jihye reveals her unusual journey in becoming a composer and forming a jazz orchestra to perform her original music.

Peter and Todd reveal mutual concerns, experiences, and observations about what being a jazz musician entails.

Vlad and Todd go way back and get caught up on current and past events.

Kenny discusses various aspects of his outstanding career.

Eric discusses his background and the arrival of a long awaited project that has just been released.

Samara Joy discusses her background and her sudden rise as a jazz vocalist of note.

Two old friends discuss their experiences in jazz music.

George discusses his background and history and shares his views on his approach to playing music with others.

Pat and Todd discuss various aspects of playing and thinking about music.

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…