Nanette Natal Singer/songwriter Nanette Natal reveals why 70's style activist songs, even done in a jazz style, are needed today more than ever.
Jaqui Naylor Singer/Songwriter Jaqui Naylor combines pop and jazz in what she calls "acoustic smashing".
Hugh O'Conor Irish actor Hugh O'Conor (Chocolat, My Left Foot) talks about his favorite jazz and growing up in a house filled with the classical piano music of his father, concert pianist John O'Conor.
Robert O'Meally
Author and head of jazz studies at Columbia University, Robert O’Meally talks about his book on the jazz writings of Ralph Ellison.
Ed Ornowski Jazz drummer discusses his work with the great tap dancers and working with everyone from Renee Fleming to Bob Dorough.
Charles Osgood Radio personality and host of CBS Sunday Morning Charles Osgood compares jazz performances and his own writing for radio and TV.
Ken Page Broadway star Ken Page (Ain't Misbehavin', Cats) and movie actor (Dreamgirls) talks about the way jazz used to influence stage performers and how he misses that influence in many performers today.
David Parsons
Dancer/choreographer David Parsons talks about capitalizing on improvisation and the imput of his dancers when creating a piece and his passion for creating with jazz musicians, most notably, his work with Billy Taylor.
Michelle Pirret Young vocalist Michelle Pirret talks about the difficulties of finding your own sound in the pop world today.
John Pizzarelli Singer/guitarist John Pizzarelli talks about working with his famous dad Bucky and the influence singer/songwriters of his youth have had on his music. Hint: John REALLY wanted to be...
Paul Prudhomme
Chef Paul discusses his childhood as one of 13 siblings (and how one cooks for such a brood) and talks about the similarities between being a great chef and being a great jazz musician.
Robert Redford
Robert Redford talks about designing his life and work at Sundance around a jazz model.
Greg Reeves Composer/Producer/Bassist Greg Reeves discusses his latest CD and the influence his physical surroundings had on his music.
Todd Robbins Magician, actor and side-show specialist Todd Robbins discusses the early years of jazz and ragtime, and his utilizing it in his shows.
George Rodrique New Orleans painter talks about how growing up in the south and experiencing jazz has influenced his painting - from his "Blue Dog" portraits to his posters for "Jazz Fest".
Barbara Rosene Jazz singer Barbara Rosene focuses on jazz standards but unlike most of her contemporaries, focuses on the early years of 20's and 30's.
Ted Rosenthal Jazz and classical pianist and educator Ted Rosenthal discusses his love of the great jazz pianists, his joy in introducing his two sons to the music and how he brings inspiration into their lives every day.
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