JAZZIZ Not What You Think

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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…

Basia Jun 04, 2018

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When Polish-born vocalist Basia broke away from the 1980s jazz-pop band Matt Bianco (joined in the departure by her musical partner, Danny White), she entered the U.S. music scene and made a smashing first impression. Her 1987 debut album, Time and Tide, sold over a million copies. A big fan of Brazilian music, Basia incorporates lots of…

Bill Bruford Feb 14, 2018

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Best-known as the drummer in three successful progressive-rock bands—Yes, King Crimson and Genesis—Bill Bruford is also a bandleader, songwriter, producer, record label owner and a doctor with a PhD in music. Here, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer talks about his early days in prog-rock, his lifelong jazz jones and why good drummers…

Michael McDonald Jan 18, 2018

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Enjoy a one-on-one conversation with Michael McDonald and Michael Fagien- editor of JAZZIZ Magazine. They discuss his career, his concerns about the world and his new album "Wide Open".

Keyon Harrold Oct 28, 2017

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Enjoy a one-on-one conversation with Keyon Harrold and Michael Fagien. Together, they cover everything from jazz, family, race and politics that’s both positive, upbeat and reflective of this trumpeter’s future.

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