90.7 KFSR - kfsr.org http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/Jazzinterviews.html 90.7 KFSR radio of Fresno, California talks with prominent jazz artists. Interviews with prominent jazz artists as heard on 90.7 KFSR radio of Fresno, California. 90.7 KFSR radio of Fresno, California talks with prominent jazz artists. en-us Copyright 2008 90.7 KFSR KFSR Podmaster kfsrfresno@hotmail.com Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:40:00 -0700 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:40:00 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss kfsrfresno@hotmail.com New Orleans based saxophonist and bandleader Donald Harrison talks about his music, explains his concept of "nouveau swing" and also talks about the culture of his hometown, and its future in this interview from January 2008. Harrison also reflects back on the group he led with Terence Blanchard in the 1980's and the "young lions" movement of that era, and much more. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/donaldharrison.mp3 no 16:54 Fresno, jazz, saxophone, Donald Harrison, kfsr -David Murray is one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists to emerge in jazz in the post John Coltrane era. With a big robust sound that draws upon influences from Ben Webster and Paul Gonsalves to Albert Ayler and Archie Shepp, Murray's approach likewise staddles the mainstream and the avant garde. In this interivew, Murray talks about his roots in Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley, and his early influences, as well as memories of his good friend, pianist John Hicks. Wed, 09 Jan 200813:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/evascow.mp3 no 29:24 Fresno, jazz, saxophone, David Murray, kfsr Local jazz mandolinist, violinist and bandleader Eva Scow talks with 90.7 KFSR's Joe Moore about her new CD with guitarist Dusty Brough and her upcoming CD release concert. Just 19 years old, Eva has quickly gained a national reputation as one of the nation's top jazz mandolin players, and has recorded with David Grisman, Anthony Wilson, and many others. Her new CD "Sharon By the Sea" is her first under her own name. We'll find out more about her music and career, as well as hear some samples from the CD in this interview. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/evascow.mp3 no 43:17 Fresno, jazz, mandolin, Eva Scow, kfsr A Kansas City native, jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson began her career in classical music before finding jazz in college. Now with ten albums for Concord Record (and two GRAMMY award nominations) she has become one of the top vocalists in jazz, with a distinctive style all her own. In this interview, we talk about Karrin's music, her most recent CD "Footprints" (2006) and her upcoming record, "IMAGINA: Song of Brasil" due for release in March 2008. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/karrinallyson.mp3 no 12:55 Fresno, jazz, vocals, Karrin Allyson, kfsr Trumpeter Marvin Stamm has an illustrious resume. A former member of the Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestras, a veteran of the New York studio scene, and a top rate jazz soloist and bandleader, his trumpet chops have made him one of the most in-demand artists on his instrument. His newest project features pianist Bill Mays, "The Inventions Trio." In this interview we learn more about that group, Marvin's current quartet, his new CD/DVD, and the experience of working with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/marvinstamm.mp3 no 30:51 Fresno, jazz, trumpet, Marvin Stamm, kfsr Jazz pianist Bill Mays' new project, "The Inventions Trio" combines jazz and classical through a unique chamber music setting with piano, trumpet and cello. We'll learn more about this group, and fellow trio members Alisa Horn and Marvin Stamm in this interview. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/billmays.mp3 no 12:52 Fresno, jazz, piano, Bill Mays, kfsr Founder of jazz vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, Tim Hauser talks with 90.7 KFSR's Joe Moore about the group's 35 year career, their music, future projects and much more. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/timhauser.mp3 no 18:30 Fresno, jazz, vocals, Tim Hauser, Manhattan Transfer, kfsr Seven time Grammy award winner Al Jarreau talks with 90.7 KFSR's Joe Moore about his new project with guitarist George Benson, working with Paul McCartney, life on the road, and future plans. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/aljarreau.mp3 no 19:11 Fresno, jazz, vocals, Al Jarreau, kfsr A former member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson is an accomplished leader in his own right, with 10 albums under his own name for labels like Criss Cross, Blue Note and Palmetto. His new project is an all star quartet "The Jackson Green Project" featuring pianist Benny Green and drummer Al Foster. We'll learn more about Javon's time with Art Blakey, and this new group in this interview. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/javonjackson.mp3 no 19:04 Fresno, jazz, saxophone, Javon Jackson, kfsr One of Fresno's leading jazz artists of the 1970's and 1980's, Loren played with Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles, T-Bone Walker, Chet Baker, Frank Rosolino, Billy Higgins and many others. He was part of a vital jazz scene in Fresno's Tower District, which featured players like Don Weed, George Roessler, Bill Bixler and many others. He resettled in New Orleans in the early 1990's and lived there until Hurricane Katrina struck, destroying nearly everything he owned. Loren now lives in Kansas City. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/lorenpickford2.mp3 no 1:06:48 Fresno, jazz, saxophone, Loren Pickford, kfsr One of Fresno's leading jazz artists of the 1970's and 1980's, Loren played with Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles, T-Bone Walker, Chet Baker, Frank Rosolino, Billy Higgins and many others. He was part of a vital jazz scene in Fresno's Tower District, which featured players like Don Weed, George Roessler, Bill Bixler and many others. He resettled in New Orleans in the early 1990's and lived there until Hurricane Katrina struck, destroying nearly everything he owned. Loren now lives in Kansas City. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/lorenpickford1.mp3 no 27:10 Fresno, jazz, saxophone, Loren Pickford, kfsr Fresno area drummer Gary Newmark talks with 90.7 KFSR about working with Loren Pickford. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/garynewmark.mp3 no 28:54 Fresno, jazz, drums, Gary Newmark, kfsr Latin jazz icon Pete Escovedo talks with 90.7 KFSR's Steve Alcala about his career, the state of Latin jazz today, and about his first trip to Fresno in 17 years, in this special interview. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/escovedo.mp3 no 27:49 Fresno, jazz, latin jazz, Pete Escovdeo, kfsr Guitarist Anthony Wilson talks about his new project "Nova" with Brazilian guitarist Chico Pinheiro, about how he met Fresno's young mandolin virtuoso Eva Scow, and about recording and touring with Diana Krall. Fri, 18 May 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/anthonywilson.mp3 no 31:26 Fresno, jazz, brazilian, guitar, Anthony Wilson, kfsr One of the most highly respected drummers of his generation, Matt Wilson's latest CD "The Scenic Route" with his band "Arts and Crafts" is currently one of the most played records on jazz radio in the country. Matt's music spans styles and genres, from hard bop to cutting edge improv, and always has a playful quality, some might call it jazz with a sense of humor. In this interview, Matt talks about his current project, working with artists like Lee Kontiz, Charlie Haden and Dewey Redman, and more. Thu, 10 May 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/mattwilson07.mp3 no 30:22 Fresno, jazz, drums, Matt Wilson, kfsr Named "Jazz Vocalist of the Year" in 2005 by Jazz Week Magazine, and GRAMMY nominee for "Jazz Vocal Album of the Year" Tierney Sutton is one of the top vocalists in jazz today. She'll perform in Fresno Friday March 30th at Fresno City College for the 17th annual City Jazz Festival. Tierney's new CD "On the Other Side" was released in February 2007 to great critical acclaim. We'll find out more about the theme to her new album, the secret to keeping her band together for over a decade in an era where personnel changes are the norm, and much more. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/tierneysutton.mp3 no 20:11 Fresno, jazz, vocals, Tierney Sutton, kfsr 90.7 KFSR talks with virtuoso bassist and bandleader Brian Bromberg about his Downright Upright project, and his Spring 2007 tour, which will brought him to Fresno. We'll learn more about the concept behind his new record, his past experiences playing in Fresno and much more. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/Bromberg.mp3 no 10:23 Fresno, jazz, bass, Brian Bromberg, kfsr One of the top trumpet players in the Southern California jazz scene, Gilbert Castellanos talks with KFSR about his career, and life growing up in Fresno in this January 2007 interview. Today, Gilbert lives in San Diego, and leads his own group, the Gilbert Castellanos Quintet, and is also a featured soloist with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, the Anthony Wilson Nonet and many others. Gilbert talks about his musical family, his days attending Roosevelt School of the Arts in Fresno, and about his first concert in the Valley in years, in February 2007 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:40:00 -0700 http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/audio/mp3/Gilcastellanos.mp3 no 38:20 Fresno, jazz, trumpet, Gilbert Castellanos, kfsr no