Tragedy, Hope & Jazz – 1968 The very first jazz group to perform in the White House was the Paul Winter Sextet, invited by John and Jackie Kennedy. … [Read More]
Archives for May 2020
Podcast #47 Chris & Dan Brubeck with Eulis Cathey
Two of Dave Brubeck’s sons, Chris and Dan, sat down with Sirius XM host Eulis Cathey during The Jazz Cruise in 2020 to discuss their father’s legacy in jazz and American culture. Chris and Dan lead the Brubeck Brothers Quartet who performed on the cruise. This year marks the centennial of Dave … [Read More]
When I Think of Jazz and Memorial Day …
When I Think of Jazz and Memorial Day ... To all of our veterans as well as those who are sacrificing so much for us right now, thank you for your service. … [Read More]
Podcast #46 Marcus Miller with Alonzo Bodden
In this freewheeling conversation Alonzo Bodden, comedian-in-residence for The Smooth Jazz Cruise, interviews his friend, the bassist and bandleader Marcus Miller about everything from what instruments he plays to how he almost replaced Jaco Pastorius in Weather Report. This episode is sponsored by … [Read More]
Channeling the Joy of Wayman Tisdale & Houston Person
Channeling the Joy of Wayman Tisdale & Houston Person In this crazy situation that we are in right now, we need to feel the joy of Wayman Tisdale and Houston Person. … [Read More]