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
EPISODE393 - Jazz Inspired - Ron Jones
October 19, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBI met with Family Guy and American Dad composer Ron Jones, during a scoring session for Family Guy and got to experience first-hand the wonderful energy Ron creates, and finds essential, to his creative process. Ron discusses the unusual artistic freedom he has with these shows and his great working relationship with Seth MacFarlane.
EPISODE390 - Jazz Inspired - Marcelo Teixeira Da Costa
October 05, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBrazilian cornetist Marcelo Teixeira Da Costa is the Artistic Director of Brazilâ??s largest jazz festival, the I LOVE JAZZ Festival, a celebration mounted in 3 different cities throughout the country, celebrating not the music of Jobim or other bassa or samba masters, but the classic American jazz of Louis Armstrong and other greats of the early years of jazz.
EPISODE389 - Jazz Inspired - Mark Shane
September 28, 2013 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.
EPISODE388 - Jazz Inspired - J.P. Lipa
September 21, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit my 2012 conversation with filmmaker/Director JP Lipa about his PBS Christmas specials â??Heirloom Mealsâ?? and his use of jazz throughout (including my appearance singing a swinging â??Winter Wonderlandâ??) and his backstage filming of Michael Jackson during preparation for Michaelâ??s last tour.
Jazz Inspired - Rachael MacFarlane
August 31, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBUPDATED 1/13/2018 - Voice actor/singer Rachael MacFarlane discusses her role as â??Haleyâ?? on American Dad and other characters on Family Guy, working with her brother Seth, and her debut jazz CD Haley Sings, celebrating her characterâ??s (and her own) love for jazz.
EPISODE384 - Jazz Inspired - Todd Robbins
August 24, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit my conversation with magician, actor and side-show specialist Todd Robbins, one of the most unusual entertainers in the business. Todd discusses his musical work with Woody Allen, his passion for early jazz, and how he utilizes these interests in his magic shows.
EPISODE382 - Jazz Inspired - Steve Ross
August 10, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCabaret star Steve Ross was one of my early guests on Jazz Inspired and is not only a close pal but a frequent musical collaborator. We revisit this hilarious conversation (Steve's one of the funniest people I know) about his long career and how the greats, Cole Porter, Noel Coward and others, continue to inspire him.
EPISODE379 - Jazz Inspired - Curtis Stigers
July 20, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit my conversation with vocalist/saxophonist Curtis Stigers, where we discuss his former life as a pop musician (appearing on the soundtrack of "The Bodyguard") and contrast that to his present life as a jazz musician.
EPISODE377 - Jazz Inspired - Mina Agossi
July 06, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFrench singer Mina Agossi draws on opera, hip hop and jazz to create her unique approach to the Great American Songbook.
EPISODE375 - Jazz Inspired - Stuart Isacoff
June 22, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAuthor, educator and classical and jazz pianist Stuart Isacoff explains how the openness and improvisation of jazz has affected his writing and other creative endeavors.
EPISODE374 - Jazz Inspired - George Gee
June 15, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MB"I think Iâ??m the only Chinese/American Big Band Leader in the country," says George Gee, and a more enthusiastic proponent of this music cannot be found. George discusses keeping this music alive and the great advice he got from his mentor Count Basie.
EPISODE373 - Jazz Inspired - Wayne Bergeron
June 08, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTrumpet man Wayne Bergeron is known for his amazing high notes and studio work, and making everyone else sound great. In Judy's 2007 discussion with Wayne he revealed what it was like to finally record under his own name and receive a Grammy nomination for his efforts.
EPISODE372 - Jazz Inspired - John Allred
June 01, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTrombone virtuoso talks about the influence his trombone-playing father Bill Allred had on him growing up and what it takes to be a great player in every setting.
EPISODE371 - Jazz Inspired - Melinda Doolittle
May 25, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBEven Simon Cowell was wowed by vocalist Melinda Doolittle, on the sixth season of American Idol, and although he said she should have won, she placed third in the competition. Melinda discusses what her music education and career as a back up singer brings to the solo career she enjoys now.
EPISODE370 - Jazz Inspired - Andrew Suvalsky
May 18, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBInterior designer and jazz vocalist Andrew Suvalski discusses combining two full-time careers and how the two inspire each other.
EPISODE369 - Jazz Inspired - Jon Weber
May 11, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBChicago pianist Jon Weber talks about his jingle writing years, his love for every kind of jazz from the early days to the present, and what his recent move to NYC has done for his playing.
Jazz Inspired - John Lithgow
May 04, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe revisit Judy's 2008 conversation with stage and screen star, John Lithgow, who talks about his love for classic jazz, recording a jazz-inspired childrenâ??s record, and how improvisational acting influences even the most scripted performance.
EPISODE367 - Jazz Inspired - George Rodrigue
April 27, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBNew Orleans painter talks about how growing up in the south and experiencing jazz has influenced his painting â?? from his â??Blue Dogâ?? portraits to his posters for â??Jazz Fest."
EPISODE361 - Jazz Inspired - Seth MacFarlane
March 16, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSeth MacFarlane, "Family Guy" creator, met with Judy in Hollywood (well, not really, but close by) to talk about his new CD and his favorite jazz recordings. Stewie and Peter dropped by to add their thoughts as well. Brian brought the martinis.
EPISODE360 - Jazz Inspired - Blythe Danner
March 09, 2013 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTony Award winning actress Blythe Danner joins Judy on stage at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival and connects with her early jazz roots. Blythe was a jazz singer in college and discusses with Judy how jazz has continued to influence her acting career.
EPISODE350 - Jazz Inspired - Lee Musiker
December 29, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz pianist/conductor talks about working with some of the great jazz vocalists of our time and his present gigs as musical director for Tony Bennett and Barbara Cook.
EPISODE349 - Jazz Inspired - Joey Harrington
December 22, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAtlanta Falcons quarterback and jazz pianist, discusses the important role jazz has played in his sports and musical life and the joy he gets from encouraging young boys (often against the pressure of their peers) to continue their piano pursuits, as well as their athletic adventures.
EPISODE348 - Jazz Inspired - Henry Steinway
December 15, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBGreat-great grandson of the founder of Steinway and Sons pianos discusses his long life in music, pianos and his unique perspective on what it takes to be the best.
EPISODE346 - Jazz Inspired - Maria Schneider
December 01, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz composer talks about being the first musician to win a Grammy with a CD released exclusively on the internet and influences from stride piano to The Fifth Dimension.
EPISODE345 - Jazz Inspired - David Parsons
November 24, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBDancer/choreographer discusses the collaborations his Parsons Dance Company has had with various jazz greats.
EPISODE344 - Jazz Inspired - Caroline Doctorow
November 17, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSinger/songwriter talks about the influence her famous father E.L. Doctorow has had on her writing and how she marries jazz and folk music.
EPISODE343 - Jazz Inspired - Eric Comstock
November 10, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCabaret singer/pianist discusses creating the off Broadway show â??Our Sinatraâ?? and what jazz has done to inspire and expand his performances.
EPISODE340 - Jazz Inspired - James Chirillo
October 20, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz composer/guitarist talks about the influence Bela Bartok and Bill Finnegan and others have had on his music.
EPISODE339 - Jazz Inspired - Kristi Zea
October 13, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJudy Carmichael interviews Kristi Zea
EPISODE338 - Jazz Inspired - Wayne Barker
October 06, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBVocalist/arranger/pianist talks about his Lambert, Hendricks and Ross style vocal group and his many adventures working with Dame Edna.
EPISODE336 - Jazz Inspired - Simon Tedeschi
September 22, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAustralian classical pianist Simon Tedeschi talks about his jazz piano pursuits, his particular love of stride piano and performing the music for the movie "Shine" at the tender age of 14.
EPISODE334 - Jazz Inspired - Jacqui Naylor
September 08, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSinger/composer combines pop and jazz in what she calls â??acoustic smashingâ??.
EPISODE331 - Jazz Inspired - Cady Huffman
August 18, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTony award winning actress talks about her hilarious turn as Ulla in "The Producers", learning about jazz through Mr. Rogers, and how she combines her Broadway roots and her love for jazz in her vocal performances
EPISODE327 - Jazz Inspired - Jean Bach
July 21, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAs the stepdaughter of famed dancer Irene Castle, Jean met many of the early jazz greats and continued jazz friendships throughout her life. Jean brought her knowledge and long history of loving jazz to her Academy Award Nominated documentary "A Great Day in Harlem, which has been recently released, on DVD.
EPISODE326 - Jazz Inspired - Michelle Manzo
July 14, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBVocalist Manzoâ??s vocal influences range from Celia Cruz to Sarah Vaughan. A wide range of influences and her 5 octave range give her a powerful and unique sound.
EPISODE325 - Jazz Inspired - Tedd Firth
July 07, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz pianist talks about his many collaborations with artists from Tom Wopat and Brain Stokes Mitchell to John Pizzarelli and Benny Golson and the challenge of finally recording his first CD under his own name.
EPISODE314 - Jazz Inspired - Steve Turre
April 21, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTrombonist and seashellist Steve Turre, talks about his work in the Saturday Night Live Band and why so few musicians "swing" today.
EPISODE312 - Jazz Inspired - Stephen Flaherty
April 07, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBroadway composer Stephen Flaherty (â??Ragtimeâ??) discusses his evolution as a composer and how he draws on jazz for inspiration.
EPISODE309 - Jazz Inspired - David Berger
March 17, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBConductor/composer David Berger recently turned his focus to the lesser known tunes of Harry Warren, and talked with Judy about why Warren inspires him, and why this great composer is less well-known than other contributors to the great American songbook.
EPISODE306 - Jazz Inspired - Michael Law
March 03, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBritish singer/pianist finds the jazz feel in the music of Cole Porter and Noel Coward and especially sees a jazz-like timing in the humor of both.
EPISODE305 - Jazz Inspired - Allen Sviridoff
February 25, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBProducer Alan Sviridoff discusses his long creer combining music film and theater with such greats aas Ginger Rogers, Rosemary Clooney and the new George Clooney film â??Good Night and Good Luckâ??.
EPISODE300 - Jazz Inspired - Peter Mintun
January 21, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBPeter Mintun, doesn't consider himself a jazz pianist, but rather a pianist specializing in jazz age tunes. Peter was smitten with 20's and 30's music from a young age, and now, after years of playing it, and befriending many of the composers and performers from this period, he's become an authority and archivist of this musical period and shared with me his thoughts on what makes this music so special and enduring.
EPISODE296 - Jazz Inspired - Frank Gehry And F. Murray Abraham
January 07, 2012 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFrank Gehry explores how architecture, like jazz, is a dynamic art that absorbs the times and culture it inhabits constantly reinventing itself while retaining its historic connection. In the second half of the show, Oscar winning actor (Best Actor, Amadeus) F. Murray Abraham discusses improvisation, spontaneity and jazz as great theater.
EPISODE294 - Jazz Inspired - Howard Alden
December 24, 2011 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBGuitarist Howard Alden has been hailed as one of the greatest of his generation. Howard and Judy worked together in the early years of their careers and this conversation, their first in a series recorded on stage at the Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland, gave them a chance to play together again, and talk about Howard's experience teaching Sean Penn to play the guitar for Woody Allen's film Sweet and Lowdown.
EPISODE291 - Jazz Inspired - Ron Nyswaner
December 03, 2011 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBAcademy Award winning screenwriter (â??Philadelphiaâ??) Ron Nyswaner discusses the importance of music in all his movies, and how often his soundtracks act as another â??characterâ?? in his films.
EPISODE284 - Jazz Inspired - Max Morath
October 15, 2011 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBRagtime pianist and author discusses how popular music and jazz has influenced our history and culture.
EPISODE283 - Jazz Inspired - Ben Heppner
October 08, 2011 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBTenor Ben Heppner talks about his love for jazz and tries to get Judy to sing an Ella and Louie style duet!
EPISODE279 - Jazz Inspired - Ted Rosenthal
September 10, 2011 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJazz and classical pianist and educator Rosenthal discusses his love of the great jazz pianists, but especially his joy in introducing his two sons to the music and how he brings inspiration into their lives every day.
EPISODE278 - Jazz Inspired - Jay Shulman
September 03, 2011 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBCellist Jay Schulman discusses the compositional and cello work of his father Alan, with the NBC Orchestra, his own groups and how Alan brough a jazz swing feel to classical music.
EPISODE277 - Jazz Inspired - Luiz Simas
August 27, 2011 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBrazilian composer/pianist talks about what living in NYC has done for his music and his compositions based on the Brazilian musical style, choreno.