Episodios

  • The Jazz Session #651: Caroline Davis
    Mar 15 2026

    Fievel chats with saxophonist Caroline Davis about her new album, Fallows (Ropeadope, 2026). The album was recorded at a retreat in Wyoming. It’s a solo project made with saxophone and an electronic instrument called the Organelle.

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    CREDITS

    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)
    Logo: Sarah Walter
    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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    31 m
  • The Jazz Session #650: Jon Irabagon
    Feb 15 2026

    Jon Irabagon is releasing two albums on March 13, 2026. Focus Out is a full-band record with his quartet and guests. Saturday’s Child is a bass saxophone duet improv with Dan Oestreicher. In this interview, we talk about everything from meditation to improvisation to raising kids to the joy of a working band.

    Jon was previously on the show back in 2010.

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    CREDITS

    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)
    Logo: Sarah Walter
    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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    43 m
  • The Jazz Session #649: Benjamin Lackner
    Jan 15 2026

    Pianist Benjamin Lackner’s latest album is called Spindrift (ECM Records, 2025). In this interview, Benjamin talks about the intense compositional process that led to the album; the selection of his bandmates; the ECM sound; life in Berlin; and a lot more.

    PATREON

    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Benjamin talks about cargo bike camping near Berlin. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

    CREDITS

    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)
    Logo: Sarah Walter
    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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    39 m
  • The Jazz Session #648: Tineke Postma & Theo Bleckmann
    Dec 15 2025

    Voya (2025, Clap Your Hands) is the new album by saxophonist Tineke Postma and her band, featuring Theo Bleckmann on vocals. In this interview, they talk about working Theo into the existing quartet; the difference between identity and ego; the tears that were shed at their first live performance together; and much more.

    PATREON

    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

    CREDITS

    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)
    Logo: Sarah Walter
    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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    34 m
  • The Jazz Session #647: Alison Shearer
    Nov 15 2025

    Saxophonist Alison Shearer’s new album is called In The Garden (Pinch Records, 2025). In this interview, Alison talks about the creation of the album with her working band; the way she works her own life story into instrumental compositions; her upcoming entry into the classical world; and more. Learn more at https://www.alisonshearermusic.com.

    Content warning: This episode also has a conversation about sexual trauma in jazz school. That part of the interview runs from 14:30 to 23:00, if you need to skip it.

    PATREON

    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Alison talks about cooking. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

    CREDITS

    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)
    Logo: Sarah Walter
    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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    36 m
  • The Jazz Session #646: Jack DeJohnette [2012]
    Oct 27 2025

    Jack DeJohnette passed away. In his honor, I’ll hope you’ll enjoy this 2012 interview I recorded with Jack at the Blue Note in NYC at the time of the release of his album Sound Travels.

    [Photo: Mitchell Garrison]

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    51 m
  • The Jazz Session #645: Carmen Staaf
    Oct 15 2025

    On her new album, Sounding Line, pianist Carmen Staaf explores the music of Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams. In this interview, Carmen talks about making music in the context of Palestine and COVID; the intersection between Monk and Williams and how she arrived at it; the arranging of the album, which contains both duets and larger groups; the rhythmic complexity of Monk; and more. Please note that the Patreon version of this interview contains additional material.

    Carmen has been on the show twice before: TJS #485 (with Allison Miller, 2019) and TJS #304 (2011).

    PATREON

    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Carmen talks about being in the present moment. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

    NEW ALBUM

    I released an album of poetry and music. All the proceeds go to a water charity in Gaza. Get it at fievel42.bandcamp.com.

    CREDITS

    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)
    Logo: Sarah Walter
    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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    55 m
  • The Jazz Session #644: Kelly Green
    Sep 15 2025

    People make music for many different reasons. In Kelly Green’s case, her new album Corner Of My Dreams is in part an attempt to process the loss of her mother to suicide. In this interview, Green talks about writing the music on the new album; finding the right musicians to play it; telling her mom’s story at live shows; and much more. Find out more at https://www.kellygreenpiano.com.

    PATREON

    Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Kelly talks about her yoga practice and a new craft she’s learned. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

    CREDITS

    Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)
    Logo: Sarah Walter
    Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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    37 m