Michael Kaeshammer Boogie pianist Michael Kaeshammer talks about bringing this music to a younger generation.
Ashley Kahn Author/jazz critic Ashley Kahn discusses his books “Kind of Blue The Making of the Miles Davis Classic” and “A Love Supreme the Making of John Coltraine’s Signature Album”.
Jon-Erik Kellso Trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso talks about his enduring love for jazz and classical music, and the importance of a childhood surrounded by music.
Stacey Kent Vocalist talks about her influences from Ella to Barbara Streisand and how living in Europe influences her approach to jazz.
Michael Law
British singer/pianist, Michael Law, 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.
Peter Levinson
Jazz biographer talks about his books on Fred Astaire and Tommy Dorsey and their importance in the development of jazz.
Eddie Locke Jazz Drummer Eddie Locke discusses his long tenure in jazz and his work with Roy Eldridge and other jazz greats.
Darlene Love Vocalist/actress Love first received acclaim in "girl groups" of the 60's and later as an actress playing Danny Glover's wife in the Lethal Weapon series. Darlene discussses how her current role in "Hairspray" on Broadway confronts issues she lived through in the 60's and how her love of jazz influences everything she sings.
Maude Maggart Cabaret singer and sister of pop star Fiona Apple discusses her recent Irving Berlin tribute CD and future collaborations with her sister.
Leonard Malten Author and movie critic Leonard Malten discusses his favorite jazz, his own piano playing and his four-hand duet with Judy on Entertainment Tonight.
Marilyn Maye
80-years young, Marilyn performs with energy a 40-year-old would envy and a talent that Johnny Carson honored a record 70 times on his "Tonight Show".
Michelle Manzo
Vocalist Michelle Manzo’s vocal influences range from Celia Cruz to Sarah Vaughan. This wide range of influences and her four-octave range contribute to her a powerful and unique sound.
Andrea Marcovicci Cabaret star discusses her first ever Christmas CD and how jazz and improvisation has influenced her cabaret work.
Roger Michell
Listen to a full-length program of Jazz Inspired, featuring British film director Roger Michell (Notting Hill).
Paul L. Mills Poet Paul L. Mills started his career as a street poet in the 70’s and at that time the NY Times described him “as a voice musician, a young man with a flow of words like a river, like a jazz instrument.” Paul developed a considerable following around the world for his unique presentations, but in the late 80’s changed directions and studied literature and then law, eventually practicing civil rights and criminal defense.
Jessica Molaskey
Singer and Broadway performer Jessica Molaskey talks about her work with husband John Pizzarelli and her CD tribute to Peggy Lee.
Tony Monte TV, radio and film composer talks about working with Steve Allen, Peggy Lee, Carly Simon and others and writing for everything from soap operas to stage productions.
Max Morath Ragtime pianist and author discusses how popular music and jazz has influenced our history and culture.
Mark Murphy
Jazz great Mark Murphy talks about his advice to his vocal students to listen to jazz drummers to improve their scat singing.
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