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Jazzopath

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Every Friday, Billy D delivers his jazzopathic take on...jazz! He's a blogger, podcaster, and musician with a point of view on America's greatest art form. On Jazzopath, everything is fair game. Music, books, films, and fun. Special focus on the music of the '50s and '60s.

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Episodes

Soul-Crushing Movie From Pixar

April 02, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

I look at Pixar’s latest release, Soul, which may or may not have anything to do with jazz. Also, my Blue Note 4000 Series continues and includes albums by Donald Byrd and Kenny Burrell. Blog - jazzopath.com Show notes - https://jazzopath.com/podcast Contact me! - jazzopath.com/contact Instagram - @jazzopath  Music "Jazzopath Theme" Written and performed by Billy D ©2021 Jazzopath "Punjab" Written by Kenny Dorham Performed by Joe Henderson ©1965 Blue Note Records Part 1: Review of Pixar...

What if You Can't Stand Lots of Jazz? Does That Mean You're Not a Fan?

March 26, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Episode 5 Show Notes Blog - jazzopath.com Show notes - https://jazzopath.com/podcast Contact me! - jazzopath.com/contact Instagram - @jazzopath  Music "Jazzopath Theme" Written and performed by Billy D ©2021 Jazzopath. All rights reserved. "Punjab" Written by Kenny Dorham Performed by Joe Henderson ©1965 Blue Note Records Part 1: Can You Really Call Yourself a Jazz Fan Even if You Can't Stand a Lot of So-called Jazz? Here are my thoughts on that. Part 2: The Blue Note 4000 Listening Pr...

Why Does the Electric Guitar Have a Different Meaning in Jazz?

March 19, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

On today’s episode, I have a look at the role of the electric guitar in jazz. Why does the guitar in jazz mean something so different from what it means in rock music? Also, my Blue Note 4000 Series continues with a look at four more albums.  Jazzopath is released on Fridays and you can check out the show notes for every episode at jazzopath.com/podcast. As always, I really appreciate your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback about the show. Don’t hesitate to hit me up at jazzopath.com/cont...

Jazz Musicians Who Died Young

March 12, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

I discuss the top 5 causes of death for jazz musicians who died young. Also, in my listening room with 4 albums from the Blue Note 4000 series. Jazzopath is released on Fridays and you can check out the show notes for every episode at jazzopath.com/podcast. As always, I really appreciate your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback about the show. Don’t hesitate to hit me up at jazzopath.com/contact! You can also reach out to me via Instagram @ jazzopath. And remember to subscribe to Jazzopat...

The First "Real" Episode!

March 05, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Some jazz news, how to stream live music during the pandemic, and some Blue Note 4000 records. https://jazzopath.com/podcast/ Birthdays this week March 2 - Larry Carlton (73); Wolfgang Muthspiel (56) March 6 - Charles Tolliver (79); Peter Brötzmann (80) News Pharoah Sanders new record to be released  Impulse! Records 60th Anniversary activities Places to Stream Jazz Village Vanguard Jazz at Lincoln Center Scullers Jazz Club (Cambridge, MA) This Week's Blue Note 4000 Listening Pro...

Introduction to the Jazzopath; Blue Note 400 Listening Project

February 24, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Hi, I am a jazz blogger at Jazzopath.com and this is my new podcast! In this introductory episode, I describe my current endeavor, The Blue Note 4000 Listening Project. Just a quick hello and and intro to what I am listening to and writing about. I hope you subscribe and enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jazzopath)