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
EPISODE464 - Jazz Inspired - Roland Guerin
March 07, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNew Orleans bassist Roland Guerin and Judy met and recorded their conversation and played on stage at the 2013 Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland, where they discussed Rolandâ??s New Orleans roots and favorite jazz.
EPISODE463 - Jazz Inspired - Jay Leonhart
February 28, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBassist Jay Leonhart starting playing multiple instruments as a child and by his early teens had his own TV show with his banjo-playing brother Bill. Leonhart eventually found his home on the bass, but kept the variety going with collaborations with everyone from Judy Garland and Carly Simon to Sinatra and Sting.
EPISODE462 - Jazz Inspired - Champian Fulton
February 21, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist/singer Champian Fulton talks about the advantages of starting a music career outside of L.A. or NY and how her fatherâ??s taste in music has influenced her since before her birth. Hint: He held headphones up to her mamaâ??s baby bump. Baby Bud Powell, anyone?
EPISODE461 - Jazz Inspired - Larry King
February 14, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz pianist/vocalist Larry King discusses his many musical influences from Bill Evans to Ella Fitzgerald and how living and working in Paris has enhanced his creativity.
EPISODE460 - Jazz Inspired - Maud Hixson
February 07, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy talks with vocalist Maud Hixson about her new CD â??Donâ??t Let A Good Thing Get Awayâ?? and its focus on the compositions on Mickey Leonard.
Jazz Inspired - Mike Renzi
January 31, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBMulti-Emmy and Grammy winner, composer/pianist Mike Renzi discusses his work as Music Director for Sesame Street, Mel Torm�©, Peggy Lee, Liza and numerous others and reveals what continues to thrill and inspire him about jazz.
EPISODE458 - Jazz Inspired - Duke Heitger
January 24, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTrumpeter Duke Heitger isnâ??t a native New Orleanean, but has lived there many years and talked with Judy about the challenges and advantages of a career in this most musical of cities, when you arenâ??t a native. Recorded onstage at the Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
EPISODE456 - Jazz Inspired - Chevy Chase
January 10, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThe comedian Chevy Chase talks about Jazz and comedy and his own â??Bill Evansâ?? influenced piano playing.
EPISODE455 - Jazz Inspired - Roy Scheider
January 03, 2015 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Roy Scheider.
EPISODE454 - Jazz Inspired - Roger Michell
December 27, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCelebrated stage and film director Roger Michell loves emotion. Whether directing Shakespeare on stage or television comedy, an edgy, intense film like â??Changing Lanesâ??, or the romantic comedy â??Notting Hillâ??, emotional truth is his focus. Roger Michell discusses his jazz-love and using Miles Davis in everything film or stage production he can!
EPISODE452 - Jazz Inspired - Richard Maltby
December 13, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTony Award winning director/lyricist Richard Maltby discusses his Fats Waller inspired play â??Ainâ??t Misbehavinâ??â??, his screenwriting, and how jazz influences everything he creates.
EPISODE450 - Jazz Inspired - Axel Zwingenberger
November 29, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBGerman boogie-woogie pianist Axel Zwingenberger and American vocalist Lila Ammons (opera singer and granddaughter of pianist Albert and niece of saxophonist Gene) talk about working together, in spite of their very different cultural and musical backgrounds.
EPISODE449 - Jazz Inspired - Catherine Russell
November 22, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCatherine has enjoyed a long career as a back up singer with everyone from David Bowie to Jackson Browne but is now focusing on the music of her father, Luis Russell, who was music director for Louis Armstrong and led his own bands in the 20â?²s and 30â?²s. Catherine discusses her love of New Orleans music and early jazz and what it means to come to this music at this stage of her career.
EPISODE448 - Jazz Inspired - Matt Munisteri
November 15, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBGuitarist/vocalist Matt Munisteri talks about drawing on jazz and western swing for his unique approach to playing and composing.
EPISODE446 - Jazz Inspired - Skitch Henderson
November 01, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit Judyâ??s conversation with the late Skitch Henderson about his Hollywood years with Bing Crosby and Sinatra and his long career with the NBC Orchestra and the Tonight Show.
EPISODE445 - Jazz Inspired - Conal Fowkes
October 25, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist Conal Fowkes discusses his long participation in Woody Allenâ??s jazz band and his recent part doing the vocals and piano work of the Cole Porter character in Woodyâ??s film Midnight in Paris.
EPISODE443 - Jazz Inspired - Deanna Witkowski
October 11, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBComposer/pianist/vocalist, Deanna Witkowski, started as a classical pianist and now specializes in jazz, Brazilian, afro-cuban and sacred music.
EPISODE442 - Jazz Inspired - Christopher Guest
October 04, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBActor/director discusses how the process for his films, Best in Show, Waiting For Guffman, and This is Spinal Tap is similar to jazz, not only from the improvisational aspect, but how each actor approaches his character and the structure of the film.
EPISODE441 - Jazz Inspired - Jeff Sharp
September 27, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFilm producer (â??Boys Donâ??t Cryâ??) discusses his passion for jazz and the important role music plays in the pacing and mood of a film.
EPISODE437 - Jazz Inspired - Gene Bertoncini
August 30, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBClassical and jazz guitarist Gene Bertoncini discusses how both approaches influence his playing and continue to inspire his recording projects.
EPISODE436 - Jazz Inspired - John Sheridan
August 23, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz pianist discusses his years playing with Jim Cullumâ??s Band on the radio show â??Live From the Landingâ?? and his thoughts on being a great ensemble player.
EPISODE433 - Jazz Inspired - Vince Giordano
August 02, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBMusician and early jazz scholar Vince Giordano fell in love with 20's and 30's jazz at an early age and carries on the tradition performing with his band "The Nighthawks." Vince discusses bringing this music to a broader audience and especially the importance of young people hearing jazz live.
EPISODE432 - Jazz Inspired - Susie Arioli
July 26, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCanadian singer takes a straightforward, swinging approach to the Standards. Judy talks with Susie and her guitarist Jordan Officer on stage at the Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland about their somewhat retro approach to jazz and how that interest developed.
EPISODE430 - Jazz Inspired - China Moses
July 12, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBRecorded onstage at the Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland, vocalist/TV host China Moses discusses the advantages and challenges of having Dee Dee Bridgewater as a mom and growing up in France and America.
EPISODE429 - Jazz Inspired - Billy Stritch
July 05, 2014 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist/vocalist Billy Stritch is that rare performer who is a great musician and great entertainer. Heâ??s learned from the best, with long associations with Liza Minnelli and Marilyn Maye, two gals who know a thing or two about winning over an audience.
EPISODE428 - Jazz Inspired - Blossom Dearie
June 28, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThe late Blossom Dearie delighted audiences with her tasty piano playing, hip vocal interpretations and sly humor. Blossom talks about her inspirations and favorite younger musicians.
EPISODE425 - Jazz Inspired - Judith Schlesinger
June 07, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBIn her new book "The Insanity Hoax" Schlesinger lays siege to the popular notion that to be truly creative, a person must be mentally unbalanced. A PhD psychologist and a jazz critic, Schlesinger discusses myths about Charlie Parker, Chet Baker and other jazz musicians presumed to have been insane to some degree. Judy and Judith discuss the psychology of genius and Judith's fascinating and multi-faceted career.
EPISODE424 - Jazz Inspired - Neil deGrasse Tyson
May 31, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAstrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium in NYC discusses his love of blues and the connection between science and music.
EPISODE423 - Jazz Inspired - Ken Page
May 24, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBroadway star Ken Page (Ainâ??t Misbehavinâ??, Cats) and movie actor (Dreamgirls) talks about the way jazz used to influence stage performers and how he misses that influence in many performers today.
EPISODE421 - Jazz Inspired - George Wein
May 10, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz impresario George Wein talks about creating the festival phenomenon, his own piano playing and his continuing love affair with jazz.
EPISODE418 - Jazz Inspired - Chico Hamilton
April 19, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNEA Jazz Master winner, legendary drummer Chico Hamilton discusses starting the West Coast jazz sound in the early years of his career, his appearance in the film classic â??Sweet Smell of Successâ?? and why so many young musicians today canâ??t swing.
EPISODE417 - Jazz Inspired - Warren Vache
April 12, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTrumpeter Warren Vaché discusses the realization of his life-long dream to play with strings, what makes a perfect jazz festival, and how to accompany a singer.
EPISODE416 - Jazz Inspired - Jerry Wexler
April 05, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Jerry Wexler
EPISODE414 - Jazz Inspired - Monty Alexander
March 22, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz pianist Monte Alexander talks about how growing up in Jamaica influenced his music as well as his love of American Westerns and country music.
EPISODE413 - Jazz Inspired - Huey Coleman
March 15, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFilm maker â??Hueyâ?? discusses his documentary about the late pianist Marian McPartland, which is part of his series of films about fascinating older artists.
EPISODE412 - Jazz Inspired - John O'Connor
March 08, 2014 02:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit Judy's conversation with Irish classical pianist John O'Conor, recorded at Steinway Hall in NYC and where she talked him into performing some jazz-inspired classical pieces on one of the many great Steinway grands sitting nearby.
EPISODE411 - Jazz Inspired - Sandy Stewart
March 01, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSinger Sandy Stewart discusses her most recent CD with her son, pianist Bill Charlap, and the special musical connection they share.
EPISODE410 - Jazz Inspired - Karen Allen
February 22, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBRaiders of the Lost Arc star discusses growing up with jazz, her love for Fats Waller and how jazz influences her acting choices.
EPISODE409 - Jazz Inspired - Pat O'Leary
February 15, 2014 02:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBassist Pat Oâ??Leary has helped some of the best musicians in jazz swing like mad: Diana Krall, Bob Dorough, Lionel Hampton, Mel Lewis and others. Oâ??Leary is also a composer and passionate teacher and talked to Judy about a fascinating project in Serbia where he combined his talents, working with students and professionals to present his arrangements of Serbian folk songs as reborn jazz orchestrations.
EPISODE408 - Jazz Inspired - Rossano Sportiello
February 08, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBItalian pianist is equally smitten with jazz of the Barry Harris/Tommy Flanagan era and the great stride pianists who came before them. Rossano Sportiello, while extensively trained in classical music, loves jazz and enjoys combining the two.
EPISODE406 - Jazz Inspired - Dave Tull
January 25, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBDrummer Dave Tull has provided rhythm for everyone from Chuck Magione and Michael Buble, to Jack Sheldon and Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane. While Dave has also occasionally sung a tune or two with these groups and others, he has recently focused on performing his own beautiful melodies and often hilarious lyrics. Dave is a favorite among jazz musicians, who relish his spot on laments of the sometimes ridiculous challenges jazz musicians face.
EPISODE405 - Jazz Inspired - Geoffrey Tozer
January 18, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSinger/pianist Geoffrey Tozer talks about his kooky, fun-loving radio show â??The Sly Crooner of Swanktownâ?? and shares his thoughts on getting more swank in the world.
EPISODE403 - Jazz Inspired - Leroy Jones
January 04, 2014 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTrumpeter Leroy Jones talks about blending his New Orleans musical roots, and love for Clifford Brown, and his work with Harry Connick and his own band with his trombonist wife Katja Jones.
EPISODE402 - Jazz Inspired - Bill Charlap 2
December 28, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist Bill Charlap (Part 2) discusses the influence his musician parents have had on his jazz and his continuing love for the Great American Standards.
EPISODE401 - Jazz Inspired - Bill Charlap 1
December 21, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPianist Bill Charlap (Part 1) discusses the influence his musician parents have had on his jazz and his continuing love for the Great American Standards.
EPISODE400 - Jazz Inspired - Leonard Maltin
December 14, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit Judy's conversation from 2000 (one of her first for Jazz Inspired) with author and movie critic Leonard Maltin where he discusses his favorite jazz, his own piano playing and his four-hand duet with Judy on Entertainment Tonight.
EPISODE397 - Jazz Inspired - Ava Astaire McKenzie
November 23, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAva Astaire McKenzie grew up surrounded by creativity. She draws on this experience lecturing around the world about her father Fred, and has expressed her own creativity in her book â??At Home In Irelandâ?? Cooking and Entertaining with Ava Astaire McKenzie. Ava talked with Judy about her life-long love of jazz and the influence jazz had on her father.
EPISODE396 - Jazz Inspired - John Bunch
November 16, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit Judy's conversation with the late, much-admired pianist John Bunch, where he discusses the changes in the jazz world throughout his long career, and his work with Tony Bennett, Benny Goodman and other jazz giants.
EPISODE394 - Jazz Inspired - Hannah Rothschild
November 02, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish film maker, Hannah Rothschild, explores the extraordinary life of her great-aunt Pannonica de Koenigswarter, (close friend of Thelonius Monk and other jazz greats) who supported bebop long before it was appreciated by the general public.
EPISODE392 - Jazz Inspired - John Musker
October 19, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAcademy Award nominated animation director (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin) talks about his life-long interest in jazz and the close connection between animation and music.