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
EPISODE546 - Jazz Inspired - Eric Schneider
September 17, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBChicago saxophonist talks about working with Count Basie and Earl Hines and performs with Judy onstage for â??Jazz Inspired from Kiawah Island.â??
EPISODE543 - Jazz Inspired - Marilyn Maye
August 27, 2016 01:34 - 59 minutes - 54 MB88 years young, Marilyn performs with the energy a 40-year-old would envy and a talent that Johnny Carson honored a record 70 times on his "Tonight Show."
EPISODE542 - Jazz Inspired - Gil Goldstein
August 20, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBArranger/accordionist Gil Goldstein talks about his work with everyone from Sting to James Taylor and the continuing influence arranger Gil Evans has on his work.
EPISODE541 - Jazz Inspired - Joey Singer
August 13, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Joey Singer
EPISODE539 - Jazz Inspired - John Eaton
July 30, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBLegendary Washington D.C. based pianist John Eaton discusses his influences from Art Tatum to Bill Evans and his one, memorable performance at the Supreme Court!
Jazz Inspired - Alisdair Hogarth
July 23, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish classical pianist Alisdair Hogarth discusses his solo playing, accompanying vocalists and how jazz has changed the way he listen and practices. Judy recorded this conversation in London.
EPISODE536 - Jazz Inspired - Kurt Elling 2
July 09, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSecond part of Judyâ??s conversation with the Grammy winning vocalist/composer.
EPISODE535 - Jazz Inspired - Kurt Elling 1
July 02, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThe first of two shows with the vocal virtuoso about his inspirations and his new CD â??Passion Worldâ??.
Jazz Inspired - Hilary Gardner
June 25, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBVocalist Hilary Gardner discusses her debut CD celebrating New York, "A Great City" and her vocal trio "Duchess."
EPISODE532 - Jazz Inspired - Clark Gayton
June 11, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTrombonist Clark Gayton discusses his work with everyone from Basie and Ray Charles to Rihanna and Sting.
EPISODE530 - Jazz Inspired - Mark Naison
May 28, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBEducation activist and Professor of History and African American Studies at Fordham University, Mark Naison, discusses the history and cultural significance of jazz.
EPISODE527 - Jazz Inspired - Larry Goldings
May 07, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFrom Michael Brecker to Madeleine Peyroux, to his recent work as James Taylor's "One Man Band", organist/pianist Larry Goldings discusses embracing whatever role he plays in an ensemble and discovering the best way to realize the best music possible.
EPISODE526 - Jazz Inspired - Grant Stewart
April 30, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCanadian saxophonist Grant Stewart discusses his new CD â??Trioâ?? and his using the unusual instrumentation of sax, bass and drums.
EPISODE525 - Jazz Inspired - Connie Evingson
April 23, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBMinneapolis based singer talks with Judy about her influences from Lambert Hendricks and Ross to the Beatles and to Django Reinhardt, whose music inspired her latest CD, â??All The Cats."
EPISODE524 - Jazz Inspired - Jessica Molaskey
April 16, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSinger and Broadway performer Jessica Molaskey talks about her work with husband John Pizzarelli and her CD tribute to Peggy Lee.
EPISODE523 - Jazz Inspired - Andy Stein
April 09, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBViolinist Andy Stein talks about playing music from classical to Western Swing to writing an opera with Garrison Keillor and how jazz inspires it all.
EPISODE521 - Jazz Inspired - Penelope Thwaites
March 26, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Penelope Thwaites
EPISODE517 - Jazz Inspired - Ehud Asherie
March 12, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist Ehud Asherie was born in Isreal, spent his early years in Italy and now lives in the States. He brings an international perspective as well as wide musical knowledge to his jazz playing. Judy and Ehud discuss his broad range of influences including Orson Welles whom he considers a major source of inspiration.
EPISODE516 - Jazz Inspired - John Wilson
March 05, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish conductor/arranger discusses his project to restore the scores of the classic Hollywood musicals from the 30's and 40's, most of which were lost or destroyed, and his work with Kevin Spacey on "Beyond the Sea", Spacey's biopic on Bobby Darin.
EPISODE514 - Jazz Inspired - Renee Fleming
February 20, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBOpera star Renee Fleming talks about singing jazz in college and her jazz CD, Haunted Heart.
EPISODE512 - Jazz Inspired - Andrew Hart Adler
February 06, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPainter discusses his father lyricist Richard Adler ("Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees") and his own choice to take his rich musical background as inspiration for a life as a painter rather than a musician.
EPISODE510 - Jazz Inspired - Alan Barnes
January 23, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish saxophonist/composer uses poetry and literature to inspire his jazz compositions. Alan talks about his work with everyone from Van Morrison and Jamie Cullum to Bjork and Sting.
EPISODE509 - Jazz Inspired - Robert Redford
January 16, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBRobert Redford talks about designing his life and work at Sundance around a jazz model.
EPISODE508 - Jazz Inspired - Ann Hampton Callaway
January 09, 2016 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBroadway singer/composer Ann Hampton Callaway discusses how jazz inspires her singing.
EPISODE506 - Jazz Inspired - Daryl Sherman
December 26, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Daryl Sherman
EPISODE505 - Jazz Inspired - Michael Bacon
December 19, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBComposer and performer Michael Bacon discusses what makes a great film composer and how his own work draws on his interest in many styles of music, including his work with brother Kevin, and their band "The Bacon Brothers."
EPISODE504 - Jazz Inspired - Betty Comden
December 12, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBetty Comden was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century, from "Singinâ?? In the Rain" to "On The Town," which was recently revived on Broadway. Judy interviewed the late Betty Comden in 2000 but the show was never broadcast. Weâ??re happy to bring it to you now!
EPISODE502 - Jazz Inspired - Michael Feinstein
November 28, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Michael Feinstein
EPISODE501 - Jazz Inspired - Allen Toussaint
November 21, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBProducer/pianist/vocalist talks about the effect Hurricane Katrina has had on his life and music and the inspiration heâ??s gotten from his temporary home in NYC.
EPISODE500 - Jazz Inspired - Paul Prudhomme
November 14, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews the late Paul Prudhomme.
EPISODE499 - Jazz Inspired - Mark Murphy
November 07, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz vocal great, Mark Murphy discusses his inspirations and the advice he give to young singers: listen to drummers to improve scat singing.
EPISODE498 - Jazz Inspired - Penn Jillette
October 31, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBOne-half of the magic duo Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette discusses his bass playing during the pre-show of his Vegas act, and how jazz has changed his life.
EPISODE497 - Jazz Inspired - Emma Franz
October 24, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAustralian documentary filmmaker and jazz singer discusses her film "Intangible Asset Number 82", a film about one musician's journey to find the Korean musician who has inspired him, a drummer designated by Korea as "Intangible Asset Number 82".
EPISODE496 - Jazz Inspired - Mark Walter
October 17, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSon of pianist Cy Walter, Mark Walter talks about bringing awareness of his father's great musical legacy.
EPISODE494 - Jazz Inspired - John Cocuzzi
October 03, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBDrummer, vibes and piano are the instruments of multi-talented musician John Cocuzzi, who discusses the inspiration he's gotten from his father, and how playing each of these instruments influences the other.
EPISODE492 - Jazz Inspired - Freddy Cole
September 19, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist/vocalist Freddy Cole is a smooth, classy presence on the jazz scene, still traveling worldwide at 82, and just as opinionated and enthusiastic about the music as he was as a much younger man. He talks to Judy about it all.
EPISODE490 - Jazz Inspired - Gene Casey
September 05, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWith his group The Lone Sharks, Gene Casey carries on the tradition of Western Swing, roots music and old style rock and roll. He discusses the continuing appeal of this music and his soundtrack writing for â??Justifiedâ??, â??Sons of Anarchyâ?? and â??The Killing Seasonâ??.
EPISODE489 - Jazz Inspired - Dave Green
August 29, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish bassist Dave Green discusses his work with everyone from Colman Hawkins to Charlie Watts.
EPISODE488 - Jazz Inspired - Ruth Leon
August 22, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish writer/TV producer/theater critic Ruth Leon discusses her position as program director for Londonâ??s elegant cabaret venue, Le Crazy Coqs at the Brasserie Zedel, and why this room is thriving, when similar venues are closing in NYC.
EPISODE486 - Jazz Inspired - E.L. Doctorow
August 08, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCelebrated American novelist E.L. Doctorow died July 21st 2015 at the age of 84. Doctorow was a friend of Judyâ??s and one of her first guests on â??Jazz Inspiredâ??. We revisit her 2000 conversation with him, recorded in his home in Sag Harbor, NY.
EPISODE485 - Jazz Inspired - Shannon Powell And Herlin Riley
August 01, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNew Orleans drummers Shannon Powell and Herlin Riley discuss their music and perform onstage with guest pianist Mark Shane, at the Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
EPISODE481 - Jazz Inspired - John Miller
July 04, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBassist (played with Sinatra and Madonna) and Broadway musical coordinator, John Miller, discusses his first feature CD under his own name featuring his favorite Broadway tunes.
EPISODE480 - Jazz Inspired - Nnenna Freelon
June 27, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNnenna Freelon discusses her transition from health care worker to jazz singer.
EPISODE478 - Jazz Inspired - Jacqui Dankworth
June 13, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth came to jazz after pursuing a theatre career, performing everywhere from the Royal Shakespeare Company to the West End. Jacqui talks about the advantages and challenges of having two well-known parents, Dame Cleo Lane and Sir John Dankworth.
EPISODE477 - Jazz Inspired - Gerald French
June 06, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNew Orleans drummer Gerald French joins Judy onstage at the 2013 Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland to discuss his passion for the music of his hometown and desire to carry on the NOLA tradition in playing the music and having respect for its history.
EPISODE475 - Jazz Inspired - Tim Johnson
May 23, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBDirector Tim Johnson, of DreamWorks Animation, talks about his feature film, "Over the Hedge" and the importance of music in animation.
EPISODE471 - Jazz Inspired - Bryan Batt
April 25, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBIn celebration of the last season of â??Mad Men," we revisit Judyâ??s conversation with Bryan Batt who played the character of Sal Ramano, the closeted gay art director for the Sterling Cooper Agency on that great series.
EPISODE469 - Jazz Inspired - James Gavin
April 11, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBMusic writer/biographer James Gavin discusses his passion for jazz and his bios on Chet Baker, Lena Horne and the recently released Peggy Lee bio â??Is That All There Is?â??
EPISODE467 - Jazz Inspired - Harry Allen
March 28, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSaxophonist Harry Allen discusses growing up playing accordian and how that much-ridiculed instrument helped him learn jazz.
EPISODE465 - Jazz Inspired - Fred Hersch
March 14, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist/composer/activist Fred Hersch is one of the few musicians who feels equally comfortable with classical music and jazz, and discussed how he negotiates his way between these two worlds and uses each to inspire the other. Fred has also been living with HIV/AIDS for more than 25 years and talked about his work in raising awareness and funds throughout his own struggle with the virus.