In the Studio with Jason Moran
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHave you ever wanted to take a Latin Dance class but didn’t have enough time? In this podcast, Latin Dance instructors Ricardo Loaiza and Elba Garcia prep you to dance the night away! Once you’ve practiced all three dances, find a local Latin Dance club or bust these moves at the next school dance! Wepa! For more dance lessons, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
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Episodes
Summertime (in Standard Definition)
April 26, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 45.2 MBJason and the band perform the standard, “Summertime.”
HD: Summertime (in High Definition)
April 26, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 141 MBJason and the band perform the standard, “Summertime.”
Standards (in Standard Definition)
April 19, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 43.9 MBJason explains what jazz “standards” are, and how musicians all over the globe know how to play these pieces.
HD: Standards (in High Definition)
April 19, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 140 MBJason explains what jazz “standards” are, and how musicians all over the globe know how to play these pieces.
Watching Jazz (in Standard Definition)
April 12, 2013 13:00 - 1 minute - 19.6 MBJason explains how jazz musicians and baseball players are more alike than you would think, and helps you understand how musicians communicate during a performance.
HD: Watching Jazz (in High Definition)
April 12, 2013 13:00 - 1 minute - 59.5 MBJason explains how jazz musicians and baseball players are more alike than you would think, and helps you understand how musicians communicate during a performance.
The Jazz Audience (in Standard Definition)
April 05, 2013 13:00 - 2 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat are your musical “tastes?” Jason talks about what the responsibility of the audience is, and gives some tips about how to enjoy a jazz performance.
HD: The Jazz Audience (in High Definition)
April 05, 2013 13:00 - 2 minutes - 94 MBWhat are your musical “tastes?” Jason talks about what the responsibility of the audience is, and gives some tips about how to enjoy a jazz performance.
Vamping (in Standard Definition)
March 27, 2013 13:00 - 5 minutes - 60.9 MBJason and the band improvise and vamp using the classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller. Make sure to pay attention to Jason’s new headwear.
HD: Vamping (in High Definition)
March 27, 2013 13:00 - 5 minutes - 197 MBJason and the band improvise and vamp using the classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller. Make sure to pay attention to Jason’s new headwear.
Evidence (in Standard Definition)
March 22, 2013 13:00 - 5 minutes - 64.9 MBHow is Jazz like a football play? Jason explains “hits” in jazz—and how players know how to navigate the music. The band then plays “Evidence” by Thelonious Monk to illustrate the point.
HD: Evidence (in High Definition)
March 22, 2013 13:00 - 5 minutes - 204 MBHow is Jazz like a football play? Jason explains “hits” in jazz—and how players know how to navigate the music. The band then plays “Evidence” by Thelonious Monk to illustrate the point.
Improvisation (in Standard Definition)
March 20, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 40.8 MBUsing the metaphor of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” Jason explains what jazz means and how it works.
HD: Improvisation (in High Definition)
March 20, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 127 MBUsing the metaphor of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” Jason explains what jazz means and how it works.
Infospace (in Standard Definition)
March 15, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 43.8 MBWhile listening to a recording of a financial report, Jason creates a new composition using the sound of the reporter’s voice as his inspiration
HD: Infospace (in High Definition)
March 15, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 140 MBWhile listening to a recording of a financial report, Jason creates a new composition using the sound of the reporter’s voice as his inspiration.
Ringing My Phone (in Standard Definition)
March 13, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 44.4 MBJason talks about the musicality of language, and then plays his original composition, "Ringing My Phone."
HD: Ringing My Phone (in High Definition)
March 13, 2013 13:00 - 3 minutes - 141 MBJason talks about the musicality of language, and then plays his original composition, "Ringing My Phone."
Skateboarding (in Standard Definition)
March 06, 2013 13:00 - 4 minutes - 52.4 MBThe Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Jazz Jason Moran introduces himself and shares his thoughts on innovation and creativity—through the lens of skateboarding and Jazz.
HD: Skateboarding (in High Definition)
March 06, 2013 13:00 - 4 minutes - 162 MBThe Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Jazz Jason Moran introduces himself and shares his thoughts on innovation and creativity—through the lens of skateboarding and Jazz.