Welcome to LEGENDS OF JAZZ podcasts! In this area you will be able to hear interview segments from episodes, interviews with the executive producers of the series, and many more special features. The podcasts in this area will be updated frequently, so make sure to subscribe to the feed or check back often for new ones.
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Roots: The Blues
Total Runtime: 3:25GRAMMY award-winner Robert Cray discuss his early musical influences, how he ended up playing the blues, and which one of his favorite blues artists played at his high school! Then both Robert Cray and Keb’ Mo’ explain how really great blues music is created before performing together on “My Last Regret.”
Thurs., May 24th 2007 11:00:00 CST
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Latin Jazz
Total Runtime: 3:18Flute virtuoso Dave Valentin talks about the time he spent as the leader and music director of Tito Puente’s Latin Orchestra, one of the most famous orchestras in the world, and then takes us further back in time to when and why he started playing the flute before giving us a little taste of his style on “Obsesion.”
Thurs., May 24th 2007 11:00:00 CST
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The Altos
Total Runtime: 3:35GRAMMY-award winners Phil Woods and David Sanborn both answer Ramsey’s question, “Why the alto saxophone?,” and their stories are both very different and very humorous!
Tue, Jan 16th 2007 21:00:00 CST
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The Piano Masters
Total Runtime: 3:28In this clip, world-renowned jazz pianist tells us about his experiences with jazz record labels, the difference between West Coast and East Coast jazz, and what it was like to be on the cover of “TIME” magazine.
Tue, Jan 16th 2007 21:00:00 CST
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The Golden Horns
Total Runtime: 3:28Incredibly talented performer Chris Botti tells stories from his experiences in the record industry and on tour, and delights with a beautiful version of “My Funny Valentine."
Tue, Nov 28th 2006 11:00:00 CST
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The Great Guitars
Total Runtime: 3:31Self-proclaimed “jazz snob” guitarist Pat Metheny tells us about his musical beginnings and influences (including co-guest Jim Hall) before he plays the introduction to “So May It Secretly Begin” on his Picasso guitar. You can hear more of the song on the Great Guitars page.
Tue, Nov 28th 2006 11:00:00 CST
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American Songbook
Total Runtime: 4:54Listen to the very talented Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli talk about the American Songbook and why artists of all genres continue to adapt and perform these songs, and then hear a great performance by John Pizzarelli of “I’ve Got Rhythm.”
Tue, Nov 14th 2006 11:00:00 CST
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Brazilian Jazz
Total Runtime: 3:35Grammy winner Ivan Lins lets us in our his up-bringing and introduction to music, and then vocal superstar Oscar Castro-Neves performs his classic hit “The Island."
Tue, Nov 14th 2006 11:00:00 CST
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The Jazz Singers
Total Runtime: 3:28In this clip, GRAMMY-award winners Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling try to define jazz music, pop music, and explain where they fit within these categories. Very entertaining!
Fri, April 14th 2006 16:00:00 CST
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Contemporary Jazz
Total Runtime: 3:47In this clip, three masters of contemporary jazz, Marcus Miller, George Duke, and Lee Ritenour, talk to Ramsey Lewis about their early days in jazz.
Fri, April 14th 2006 16:00:00 CST
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Larry Rosen Interview
Total Runtime: 19:23Larry Rosen is an entrepreneur, visionary, musician, producer and music pioneer. He is Chairman of Larry Rosen Productions, Inc; Co-Founder, past Chairman and CEO of N2K, Inc., Co-Founder, past President and CEO of GRP Records, and Co-Founder of LRSmedia, LLC discusses jazz today and how LEGENDS OF JAZZ began!
Thurs, April 20th 2006 16:00:00 CST
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Ramsey Lewis Interview
Total Runtime: 8:15Ramsey Lewis, the LRSmedia Co-Founder, LEGENDS OF JAZZ producer and host, and Grammy-award winner talks about his love for jazz and how this whole LEGENDS OF JAZZ program came about.
Thurs, April 20th 2006 16:00:00 CST
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Lee Rosenberg Interview
Total Runtime: 16:17The CEO and Co-Founder of LRSmedia explains the background and future goals of the entrepreneurial music entertainment company.
Thurs, April 20th 2006 16:00:00 CST
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Larry Rosen on Blu-ray
Total Runtime: 6:45In this clip, Larry Rosen explains more about the history and advantages of the new Blu-ray technology, and the importance of releasing “Showcase” on Blu-ray.
Tues, November 7th 2006 11:00:00 CST
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The HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #117
Total Runtime: 21:28Listen to a podcast by the HT Guys. One of the many things they discuss on this show is “Showcase” on Blu-ray and its importance as one of the first Blu-ray releases with excellent quality.
Tues, November 7th 2006 11:00:00 CST
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