Jackie Cain talks about her many years singing with her late husband Roy Kral as "Jackie and Roy" and how as she nears 80, she's more enthusiastic than ever about spreading the word on jazz and on one of her biggest inspirations, composer Alec Wilder.
Artie Butler
Composer/arranger/pianist talks about writing Here's to Life for the now classic Shirley Horn CD, as well as his pop hits for Barry Manilow ("Copacabana") and others.
John Bunch
Judy’s conversation with the late, much-admired pianist John Bunch, where he discusses the changes in the jazz world throughout his long career, and his work with Tony Bennett, Benny Goodman and other jazz giants.
Ed Bradley
CBS News Correspondent, the late Ed Bradley, talks about his love for jazz and how it enhances his life.
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Gene Bertoncini
Classical and jazz guitarist, Gene Bertoncini discusses how both approaches influence his playing and continue to inspire his recording projects.
Wayne Bergeron
Trumpet man, Wayne Bergeron is known for his amazing high notes and studio work and has now received a Grammy nomination for his first CD under his own name.
Django Bates
British pianist and composer Django Bates enjoys the sense of adventure and fearlessness of jazz and uses this sensibility to realize his musical vision.
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Alan Barnes
British saxophonist/composer, Alan Barnes uses poetry and literature to inspire jazz compositions. Alan talks about his work with everyone from Van Morrison and Jamie Cullum to Bjork and Sting and enjoying dressing at Sherlock Holmes for some of his concerts. (You’ll have to listen to find out about that!)
Wayne Barker
Vocalist/arranger/pianist talks about his Lambert, Hendricks and Ross style vocal group and his many adventures working with Dame Edna.
Michael Bacon
Composer and performer Michael Bacon discusses what makes a great film composer and how his own work draws on his interest in many styles of music, including his work with brother Kevin, and their band "The Bacon Brothers."
Jean Bach
Academy-Award winning documentary filmmaker (A Great Day In Harlem) and step-daughter of famed dancer Irene Castle, Jean Bach talks about 8 decades of jazz friendships and the influence they've had on her life.
John Allred
Trombone virtuoso talks about the influence his trombone-playing father, Bill Allred had on him growing up and what it takes to be a great player in every setting. (And a tidbit: John and I worked together at Disneyland, he in a group called “The Jazz Miners” referring to their age, and I playing ragtime at “Coke Corner” in the 1980s!
Karen Allen
Actress Karen Allen is best known for her portrayal of Marion Ravenwood in the Indiana Jones films Raiders of the Lost Arc, The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and the recently released The Dial of Destiny. Although Karen loves acting, she originally planned on a career in fabric design, and has had her own knitting business for years, concurrent with her acting pursuits.
Karen Allen and I met aboard the Silver Spirit cruise ship in South America, where she was giving a talk on her various acting adventures and I had been flown in to do a concert. When I found out she is a jazz fan, as well as a passionate advocate for encouraging creativity, I asked if we could sit for a chat on the subject. Our conversation was recorded off the coast of Argentina in 2010.
Harry Allen
Saxophonist Harry Allen discusses growing up playing accordion and how that much-ridiculed instrument helped him learn jazz.
Howard Alden
Guitarist Howard Alden has been hailed as one of the greatest of his generation. Howard and I worked together in the early years of our careers and this conversation, our first in a series recorded on stage at the Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland, gave us a chance to play together again, and talk about Howard's experience teaching Sean Penn to play the guitar for Woody Allen's film Sweet and Lowdown.
Mina Agossi
French singer Mina Agossi draws on opera, hip hop and jazz to create her unique approach to the Great American Songbook.
Andrew Hart Adler
Painter discusses his father lyricist Richard Adler ("Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees") and his own choice to take his rich musical background as inspiration for a life as a painter rather than a musician.
Peter Straub
Suspense/Horror novelist (Ghost Story) Peter Straub shares how jazz inspires him and compares collaborating on the best seller The Talisman with Stephen King to playing jazz solos with another musician.
David Berger
Conductor/arranger David Berger, talks about his latest project, a CD, tribute to the music of Harry Warren.
Ben Heppner
Operatic tenor, Ben Heppner, talks about his love for jazz and tries to get Judy to sing an Ella and Louie style duet! Judy recorded this on Ben’s vocal rest day while he was in NY playing Otello at the Metropolitan Opera, a very generous move on Ben’s part.