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**JAZZIZ Not What You Think**

Intimate conversations about jazz and beyond hosted by JAZZIZ Founder Michael Fagien and Editor Matt Micucci

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Boney James Oct 14, 2022

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In today's episode Michael sits down with Boney James

What do Quincy Jones Jacob Collier and Maro have in common Sep 22, 2022

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In today's episode of JAZZIZ Not What You Think, we chat with Maro about her relationship with Quincy Jones, Jacob collier and her new album that has just been released.

JAZZIZ Last Interview with Ramsey Lewis Sep 13, 2022

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For this episode of JAZZIZ Not What You Think our guest is composer, pianist, hit maker, three time Grammy-winner, festival artistic director, radio and TV personality and now head of a new record label. Mr. Ramsey Lewis. Now 80 years old, Ramsey has recorded over 80 albums—with his first major hit jazz record back in the 1965—and in addition to his three Grammys, has received seven gold records. With all these accomplishments, Ramsey may be best known as a true gentleman to those of us in the business, as loved by so many fans, musicians and people around the world. Please enjoy a chat with the man best known for the “The In Crowd”, Ramsey Lewis.
Intro music: “Kickin’ It” by Jeff Lorber

Sound Engineering provided by: Geoffrey Fagien

Lyle Lovett | American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer Aug 31, 2022

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Lyle Lovett on Verve? That’s right, the label that brought you Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz and so many jazz legends, just released an album by singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett. Best known for “If I Had a Boat”, his latest album 12th of June is titled after the birth of his now 4 year old twins … and you’re gonna love it like Lyle. Enjoy this conversation between JAZZIZ Publisher Michael Fagien and American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer Mr. Lyle Lovett.

Jonathan Frakes | From Star Trek to his Jazz Jones and Riker's Mailbox | JAZZIZ Not What You Think Aug 24, 2022

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Better known around the world as Commander William Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation, actor and director Jonathan Frakes is an enthusiastic – close friends might say insufferable – jazz fan and a trombonist. With a taste that gravitates more towards Roswell Rudd than Glenn Miller, Frakes has incorporated his trombone and his love for jazz into Star Trek episodes on several occasions. He’s also performed on Phish’s album Hoist on a song titled “Riker’s Mailbox” and recorded with cast member Trek-mates LeVar Burton (Geordi LaForge), Michael Dorn (Worf), and Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard) in the vocal group the Sunspots (a nod to the Inkspots). In 1991, during a break from interstellar travel, he appeared on Brent Spinner’s album of American standards, Ol’ Yellow Eyes is Back. In this episode of JAZZIZ NOT WHAT YOU THINK, Jonathan Frakes sits down with Publisher Michael Fagien, talks about jazz and a lot of things you might not have known about this screen legend and sci-fi icon.

Kenny Loggins: Still Alright | A Memoir // Beyond The Danger Zone Top Gun & Footloose Aug 22, 2022

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Most people wouldn’t associate Kenny Loggins with jazz. Best known for his hit songs for movies like Footloose, Caddy Shack and Top Gun, Loggins and Messina and his foray into parent-targeted children’s music, Loggins’ earlier days as a recording artists included long instrumental and improvisational passages with L&M, a few prodigious albums produced by Bob James, projects that included guitarwork from Lee Ritenour, Tommy Tedesco, Steve Khan, Eric Gale, Robben Ford, Hugh McCracken, Dean Parks and Hiram Bullock and a string of albums that featured sax solos from Michael Brecker, David Sanborn and Mark Russo, percussion by Paulinho DaCosta and Ralph McDonald, drummers Steve Gadd and Harvey Mason, bassist Nathan East and vocals by Lani Hall and Patti Austin. Connecting the dots, all four founding members of Fourplay had played on Kenny Loggins albums decades before the band coalesced and Loggins was (no pun intended) an instrumental player in the Zeitgeist of what is now called smooth jazz; casting some of today’s most credible contemporary jazz musicians predating their own solo careers. Publisher Michael Fagien sat down with the iconic singer/songwriter to discuss Loggins’ life, love, work, family and his new book that tells it all on the latest episode of JAZZIZ NOT WHAT YOU THINK.

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,…

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