Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired
458 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhat inspires the people who inspire you? How do creative people create?
Each week on Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired, Grammy-Nominated jazz pianist Judy Carmichael explores these questions with celebrated creative artists who love jazz. A wide range of talents — everyone from Billy Joel to Seth MacFarlane — discuss their creative process and how jazz inspires them. They share their favorite recordings as well as insight into their life and art.
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Episodes
EPISODE597 - Jazz Inspired - Gary Williams
September 09, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritainâ??s go-to guy for swinging interpretations of the standards, which heâ??s performed in various venues around the world, as well as a royal appearance at Buckingham Palace.
EPISODE596 - Jazz Inspired - Billy Stritch 2
September 02, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy and Billy talk about his many years with Liza Minnelli and Tony Bennett and perform together onstage at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY.
EPISODE595 - Jazz Inspired - Jools Holland 2
August 26, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPart 2 of 2: British blues and boogie pianist, Jools Holland has collaborated with everyone from Sting to Eric Clapton to Norah Jones after jumping into a musical career at the age of fifteen with the band, Squeeze. Jools is a popular TV and radio presenter as well and his BBC Television show, Later with Jools Holland is now in its 25th year. This is the first of Judyâ??s two conversations with Jools Holland, which were recorded in his London home in June 2017. He talked about his varied car...
EPISODE594 - Jazz Inspired - Jools Holland 1
August 19, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPart 1 of 2: British blues and boogie pianist, Jools Holland has collaborated with everyone from Sting to Eric Clapton to Norah Jones after jumping into a musical career at the age of fifteen with the band, Squeeze. Jools is a popular TV and radio presenter as well and his BBC Television show, Later with Jools Holland is now in its 25th year. This is the first of Judyâ??s two conversations with Jools Holland, which were recorded in his London home in June 2017. He talked about his varied car...
EPISODE593 - Jazz Inspired - Ron Losby
August 12, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSteinway CEO planned on a career as a concert pianist, studying at Julliard and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Artistic talent and business skills are not often paired but in Ronâ??s case they were. Ron talks about his transition from performer to businessman, how he wishes jazz were part of his musical training and how he feels the presentation of sophisticated music has changed over the years.
EPISODE592 - Jazz Inspired - Dick Hyman 2
August 05, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist Dick Hyman has enjoyed a long career playing concerts and composing for movies and television. In March 2017 he celebrated his 90th birthday. Judy and Dick have done a number of concerts together so he was her first choice for a series of interviews recorded onstage from Kiawah Island, SC. This conversation took place March 3rd, 2015.
EPISODE591 - Jazz Inspired - Dick Hyman
July 29, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist/composer Dick Hyman has enjoyed a fascinatingly diverse musical career, recording under his own name, collaborating with others, acting as musical director for movies and television and playing concerts. Dick has an unusually astute understanding of jazz history and the stylistic elements that distinguish the piano giants who created this music. Dick shared his thoughts on these players and how theyâ??ve influenced his own creativity when I recorded this coversation in 2006.
Jazz Inspired - Vince Giordano 2
July 22, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBMusician and early jazz scholar Vince Giordano fell in love with 20â?²s and 30â?²s jazz at an early age and carries on the tradition performing with his band â??The Nighthawks.â?? Vince discusses bringing this music to a broader audience and especially the importance of young people hearing jazz live.
EPISODE589 - Jazz Inspired - Simon Lasky
July 15, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish composer/pianist discusses his new CD Story Inside and the deep influence pianist Bill Evans has had on his work.
EPISODE588 - Jazz Inspired - Bill Cunliffe 2
July 08, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSecond of Judyâ??s conversations with pianist/composer Bill Cunliffe, recorded onstage during the Jazz Inspired from Kiawah Island Festival in February 2016. Judy and Bill perform together along with Harry Allen and Pat Oâ??Leary.
EPISODE587 - Jazz Inspired - Bill Cunliffe 1
July 01, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFirst of Judyâ??s conversations with pianist/composer Bill Cunliffe, recorded onstage during the Jazz Inspired from Kiawah Island Festival in February 2016. Judy and Bill perform together along with Harry Allen and Pat Oâ??Leary.
Jazz Inspired - Gabrielle Stravelli
June 24, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBVocalist/composer Gabrielle Stravelli draws on influences as varied as Pink Floyd and Duke Ellington, Dolly Parton and Johnny Mercer. She discusses her new CD of standards and originals which was produced by Taylor Swiftâ??s Music Director an early guest on Jazz Inspired, David Cook, another connection showing Stravelliâ??s wide musical interests.
EPISODE585 - Jazz Inspired - Sam Dunn
June 17, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish guitarist Sam Dunn discusses the challenges of the jazz scene in England and combining his equal passion for the music of Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass and English rock.
EPISODE584 - Jazz Inspired - Tara O'Grady
June 10, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBIrish American singer combines her Irish roots with New Orleans music of the 20â??s and 30â??s. She discusses this mashup, as well as her sartorial choices, for which she is equally well known.
EPISODE583 - Jazz Inspired - Carol Welsman
June 03, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCanadian singer/pianist talks about her new CD â??Alone Togetherâ?? and the difference in the jazz scene in her present home, Los Angeles and NYC.
Jazz Inspired - Mike Karn
May 27, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBMike Karn toured for years, playing tenor saxophone with Ray Charles big band, followed by a long stint touring with Harry Connick, Jr. After establishing himself as one of the best on the scene, Mike realized heâ??d much rather play the bass and in many ways started over with his career. Judy and Mike perform together onstage at the 2017 Jazz Inspired Festival from Kiawah Island Festival and talk about his life and jump from saxophonist to bassist.
EPISODE581 - Jazz Inspired - John Jorgenson
May 20, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy performs with and interviews Grammy winning guitarist onstage at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville, TN and discusses Johnâ??s career highlights from touring with Elton John to playing with Bonnie Raitt to his duo gigs early in his career with Judy!
Jazz Inspired - Mark Shane 2
May 13, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz pianist Mark Shane discusses his work for movie soundtracks and playing with jazz greats Doc Cheatham, Buck Clayton, Ruby Braff and others.
EPISODE579 - Jazz Inspired - Al Green
May 06, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBGuitarist Freddie Green played rhythm guitar with the Basie band for 50 years. His unique sound became an integral part of the Basie sound and added a swinging, solid time feel to everyone he played with, myself included. Alfred Green, Freddieâ??s son, talks to Judy about his extensive biography of his father onstage at â??Jazz Inspired from Kiawahâ?? with musical contributions by Judy (who recorded with Freddie) guitarist James Chirillo, bassist Pat O'Leary and saxophonist Harry Allen.
Jazz Inspired - Rick Carlson
April 29, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBMinneapolis based pianist, Rick Carlson, pursued a variety of careers before jumping in relatively late to become one of the finest musicians on the scene today. Rick Carlsonâ??s love for Basie and joy in accompanying great singers enticed him to make music his primary focus and he is now one of the most in demand players in his beloved Minnesota and beyond.
Jazz Inspired - Tom McDermott
April 22, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNew Orleans pianist Tom McDermott brings to life the many influences that fed the early musical scene in that most musical of cities. His original passion for ragtime came from his youth in St. Louis, but once in New Orleans, Tom put a scholarly zeal into studying his favorites--James Booker, Professor Longhair and Dr. John, as well as into discovering the lesser-known musical gems that formed the sound of New Orleans.
EPISODE576 - Jazz Inspired - Dave Damiani
April 15, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Dave Damiani
Jazz Inspired - Andy Brown
April 08, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MB"Chicago-based guitarist Andy Brown is a favorite among musicians and audiences alike. His YouTube video of an hour-long solo guitar performance is nearing a million hits and has a popularity that continues with a thousand views per day, something rare for a post from a mainstream jazz player. Andy is considered one of best younger player on the scene, but his attitude harkens back to an earlier time when listening and learning from jazz elders was a stronger focus than a jazz d...
Jazz Inspired - Todd Robbins 2
April 01, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBActor/magician/pianist Todd Robbins has spent decades specializing in arcane forms of popular entertainment. His inspirations range from his work at Coney Island and the Big Apple Circus to his stint as Woody Allenâ??s pianist. Todd discusses his current gig with Judy on the Investigation Discovery channel's new series True Nightmares. The series features Todd as the host telling bizarre true tales of murder and mayhem that all have a lovely ironic twist to them. (2nd interview)
Jazz Inspired - Mary Louise Knutson
March 25, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist/composer Mary Louise Knutson has performed with many jazz greats including Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, Dianne Reeves, Randy Brecker and was a finalist in the Kennedy Centerâ??s Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz International Pianist Competition. She talks with Judy about making a living as a jazz musician in her native Minneapolis and what sheâ??s learned touring with Doc Severinsen.
EPISODE572 - Jazz Inspired - John Boutte
March 18, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNew Orleans singer/composer John Boutte discussing the influence New Orleans has had on his music and his work on the series "Treme."
EPISODE571 - Jazz Inspired - Larry Coryell
March 11, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Larry Coryell
Jazz Inspired - Don Vappie
March 04, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Don Vappie
Jazz Inspired - Greg Ruggiero
February 25, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBGuitarist Greg Ruggiero grew up in New Mexico with swing-dancing parents who encouraged him to listen to the Great American Standards and classic jazz, something he initially resisted. Greg is now one of the most respected younger musicians on the scene and an enthusiastic proponent of the very music he initially avoided and talks to Judy about his journey from rock musician to jazz player.
EPISODE568 - Jazz Inspired - Bucky Pizzarelli
February 18, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBGuitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, talks about Eddie Lang, Dick McDonough, and others who influenced him, and what it takes to be a great rhythm guitarist.
Jazz Inspired - Miho Hazama
February 11, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 1/20/2018 - Composer Miho Hazama graduated from Kunitachi College of Music in her native Japan with a bachelorâ??s degree in classical composition and went on to get her Masters in jazz composition from the Manhattan School of Music. Miho has won numerous awards and scholarships and has written jingles for television, although her passion is writing concert works. Now based in NYC, Miho continues to record and perform her compositions, which draw on not only her jazz and classical s...
EPISODE566 - Jazz Inspired - Tony Bennett 2
February 04, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPart 2 of 2: Tony Bennett talks about his long career, early inspirations, iconic sessions with Bill Evans and his recent Grammy-winning "Duets II" CD with an all-star cast: Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer, k.d. lang, Aretha Franklin, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Queen Latifah, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Natalie Cole, Andrea Bocelli, Faith Hill, Alejandro Sanz, Carrie Underwood, and Mariah Carey. Tony and his collaborators received the Grammy for "Best Traditional Pop Voca...
EPISODE565 - Jazz Inspired - Tony Bennett 1
January 28, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPart 1 of 2: Tony Bennett talks about his long career, early inspirations, iconic sessions with Bill Evans and his recent Grammy-winning "Duets II" CD with an all-star cast: Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer, k.d. lang, Aretha Franklin, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Queen Latifah, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Natalie Cole, Andrea Bocelli, Faith Hill, Alejandro Sanz, Carrie Underwood, and Mariah Carey. Tony and his collaborators received the Grammy for "Best Traditional Pop Voca...
EPISODE564 - Jazz Inspired - Jonathan Schwartz
January 21, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Jonathan Schwartz
Jazz Inspired - Steven Davis
January 14, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 11/11/17 - After years away from performing because of vocal cord issues, Steven is back with his new big band CD, The Way You Look Tonight a throwback to the Sinatra days of swinging arrangements of the standards.
EPISODE562 - Jazz Inspired - Charles Osgood
January 07, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Charles Osgood.
EPISODE561 - Jazz Inspired - Amy Cervini 2
December 31, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCanadian vocalist Amy Cervini discusses her combining jazz and country music on her CD â??Jazz Countryâ?? and the fun she has with her female vocal trio Duchess and the different dynamic of singing with women vs. men.
EPISODE560 - Jazz Inspired - Tony Monte
December 24, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTV, radio and film composer talks about working with Steve Allen, Peggy Lee, Carly Simon and others and writing for everything from soap operas to stage productions.
Jazz Inspired - Neal Miner
December 17, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJane Monheitâ??s longtime bassist, Neal Miner, has worked in many settings but especially enjoys playing with vocalists. His father, Bill Miner, was a jazz collector of the highest order. Neal discusses the influence Bill had on shaping his love of jazz and his desire to pursue a music career.
Jazz Inspired - Tardo Hammer
December 10, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 12/16/17 - Pianist Tardo Hammer discusses his work with Annie Ross, Jon Hendricks and others and his new CD, â??Simple Pleasures."
EPISODE556 - Jazz Inspired - Ben Stock
November 26, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWest End and UK theater actor, pianist, and vocalist Ben Stock talks about his many inspirations from Noel Coward and Tom Lehrer to John Coltrane and Artie Shaw!
EPISODE555 - Jazz Inspired - Billy Joel
November 19, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCelebrating his 30th sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, we revisit Judyâ??s 2000 interview with Billy, one of her first for â??Jazz Inspired." Billy discusses his studies with jazz great Lenny Tristano and how jazz has influenced his music.
Jazz Inspired - David Finck
November 12, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 12/23/17 - Bassist/composer David Finck discusses his collaborations with everyone from Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklin to Rosemary Clooney and Dizzy Gillespie. He sings occasionally too, which is shown to advantage on his newest CD â??Low Standards."
EPISODE553 - Jazz Inspired - Eames Demetrios
November 05, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFilmmaker and design consultant discusses the influence his grandparents, design icons Charles and Ray Eames, have had on his work.
EPISODE552 - Jazz Inspired - Scott Hamilton
October 29, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTenor sax great Scott Hamilton discusses his long career and his perspective as an American jazz musician living in Europe.
EPISODE551 - Jazz Inspired - Artie Butler
October 22, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBComposer/arranger/pianist talks about writing "Here's to Life" for the classic Shirley Horn recording, as well as his pop hits for Barry Manilow ("Copacabana") and others.
EPISODE550 - Jazz Inspired - Bela Fleck
October 15, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBanjoist Bela Fleck has collaborated with the top musicians in every style of music and has the 16 Grammys to prove it.
Jazz Inspired - Ken Peplowski 2
October 08, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 10/28/17 - Part 2 of 2: Clarinetist/saxophonist, Ken Peplowski had his first professional gig when still in elementary school and went on to play with everyone from Marianne Faithfull and Leon Redbone to Peggy Lee and Woody Allen. BBC2 says, â??Ken Peplowski is arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist.â??
Jazz Inspired - Ken Peplowski 1
October 01, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 10/21/17 - Part 1 of 2: Clarinetist/saxophonist, Ken Peplowski had his first professional gig when still in elementary school and went on to play with everyone from Marianne Faithfull and Leon Redbone to Peggy Lee and Woody Allen. BBC2 says, â??Ken Peplowski is arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist.â??
Jazz Inspired - Simon Mulligan
September 24, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 11/4/17 - From child prodigy as a classical pianist to his own Dixieland band as an eight year old to the musician Yehudi Menuhin calls â??one of the finest pianists I have ever had the pleasure of performing with."