Jazziz Not What You Think

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JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Harry Connick Jr. Nov 01, 2019

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Joining JAZZIZ Publisher Michael Fagien on the podcast today is pianist, singer, actor and talk show host Harry Connick Jr. Connick’s new album, True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter, pays tribute to one of the most iconic Great American Songbook composers of all time. In October, Connick was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk…

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Steve Tyrell Sep 27, 2019

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Joining JAZZIZ Publisher Michael Fagien on the podcast today is Steve Tyrell, a record producer and vocalist whose soulful interpretations of jazz standards, Disney tunes, holiday classics and R&B anthems have gained him a wide and passionate fan base the world over. Born in Texas in 1944, Tyrell got his start in the music early…

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Paula Cole Sep 16, 2019

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This week on JAZZIZ Not What You Think, publisher Michael Fagien sits down with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole, best known for her enduring hits “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” and “I Don’t Want To Wait.” Cole has just released Revolution, her 10th studio album, which has quickly gained attention across genre borders for its…

JAZZIZ Backstage Pass: Gwilym Simcock Jul 09, 2019

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We’re switching things up this week. Sitting in the host chair for this episode of JAZZIZ Backstage Pass is Michael Fagien, the founder and publisher of JAZZIZ Magazine. And he’s brought with him a very special guest. Gwilym Simcock is one of the best jazz players to come out of the U.K. in recent years,…

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Peter Frampton Jun 20, 2019

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In this episode of JAZZIZ Backstage Pass, JAZZIZ Publisher Michael Fagien sits down with English rock icon Peter Frampton to discuss the guitarist's latest album, All Blues.

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: George Benson Jun 07, 2019

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Few careers have been as rich and variegated as that of 76-year-old guitarist extraordinaire George Benson. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he cut his first record at age 10, singing sweetly on a catchy R&B single titled “She Makes Me Mad.” In 1964, at 21, he recorded The New Boss Guitar, his debut album as…

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: India.Arie May 31, 2019

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During the 1990s and early 2000s, India.Arie was one of the most prominent voices among the handful of young, talented artists giving shape to a new musical movement called neo-soul, a genre that mixed contemporary R&B and hip-hop with strains of soul and jazz. As the popularity of neo-soul grew, so too did Arie’s artistic…

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Jeff Sedlik & Tom Legoff on Photographing Jazz Legends May 17, 2019

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Our Spring 2019 issue celebrated our 35th anniversary by taking a look back at some of the iconic photos that have appeared in the pages of our magazine. In today's episode of JAZZIZ Not What You Think, publisher Michael Fagien sits down with two of the photographers behind those shots — Jeff Sedlik and Tom Legoff — to talk about the fascinating back stories that went into capturing those moments on film.

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart Apr 04, 2019

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Best known as a drummer in the renowned “expedition into the soul and spirit of rock and roll that is the Grateful Dead,” multi-Grammy winner Mickey Hart is also an accomplished writer, musicologist, painter and world traveler. He’s also an acclaimed expert on the history and mythology of the drums. A true original, armed with…

JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Greg Satell Mar 20, 2019

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Jazz innovators don’t operate in a void. Louis Armstrong had his Hot Fives and Sevens. Miles Davis had his Great Quintets. Duke had his orchestra. Art Blakey had his Messengers. The point: great innovators are networked. They’re connected by tight clusters of other people who impart knowledge and skills, allowing for a faster, more efficient…

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