Jimmy Cobb

The great drummer Jimmy Cobb died on May 24, 2020 at 91 years old. He was best known for his brilliant playing with the Miles Davis band (1957-63), which produced the Kind of Blue album, the best album in jazz history. NEA Jazz Master Cobb had a distinguished career as both sideman and group leader. Producer Reese Erlich originally interviewed Cobb in 2011 for this special 30 minute JazzCorner.com Jazz Perspective.

The great drummer Jimmy Cobb died on May 24, 2020 at 91 years old. He was best known for his brilliant playing with the Miles Davis band (1957-63), which produced the Kind of Blue album, the best album in jazz history. NEA Jazz Master Cobb had a distinguished career as both sideman and group leader. Producer Reese Erlich originally interviewed Cobb in 2011 for this special 30 minute <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Jazz Perspective.

Jimmy Cobb - Keeping Time

Roy Hargrove

The great and innovative jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove passed away Nov 2 at the age of 49. Jazz Perspective producer Reese Erlich interviewed him several times. Here is his JazzCorner.com Jazz InnerViews Perspective produced in 2006 at the Barbados Jazz Festival.

The great and innovative jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove passed away Nov 2 at the age of 49. Jazz Perspective producer Reese Erlich interviewed him several times. Here is his <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Jazz InnerViews Perspective produced in 2006 at the Barbados Jazz Festival.

Roy Hargrove - 1969-2018

Joshua Redman

Saxophonist Joshua Redman says performing as a duo with pianist Brad Mehldau creates a special level of artistry, as can be heard on their CD "Nearness." JazzCorner.com’s Jazz Perspective producer Reese Erlich talked with Redman about his background in Berkeley, California, why he chooses to play tenor or soprano sax, and his partnership with Mehldau. Erlich interviewed Redman at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2017.

Saxophonist Joshua Redman says performing as a duo with pianist Brad Mehldau creates a special level of artistry, as can be heard on their CD "Nearness." <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a>’s Jazz Perspective producer Reese Erlich talked with Redman about his background in Berkeley, California, why he chooses to play tenor or soprano sax, and his partnership with Mehldau. Erlich interviewed Redman at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2017.

Joshua Redman - Duos and Choices

Danilo Perez

Pianist Danilo Perez can pound out a mean montuno or tickle the ivories with a silky ballad. In his most recent CD, "Children of the Light," he emphasizes the jazz side of his multi-faceted career. In this JazzCorner.com Jazz Perspective, producer Reese Erlich discusses how Perez creates new music through what he calls "comprovization" - a combination of composition and improvisation.

Pianist Danilo Perez can pound out a mean montuno or tickle the ivories with a silky ballad. In his most recent CD, "Children of the Light," he emphasizes the jazz side of his multi-faceted career. In this <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Jazz Perspective, producer Reese Erlich discusses how Perez creates new music through what he calls "comprovization" - a combination of composition and improvisation.

Danilo Perez - Comprovization

Kenny Barron

Pianist Kenny Barron has excited jazz audiences since the early 1960s. As both performer and educator, Barron has popularized a melodic and straight ahead style. JazzCorner.com producer Reese Erlich caught up with Barron at the Montreal Jazz Festival, and they discussed Barron's 2016 CD "Book of Intuition."​

Pianist Kenny Barron has excited jazz audiences since the early 1960s. As both performer and educator, Barron has popularized a melodic and straight ahead style. <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> producer Reese Erlich caught up with Barron at the Montreal Jazz Festival, and they discussed Barron's 2016 CD "Book of Intuition."​

Kenny Barron - Book of Intuition

Chico Freeman

One the busiest musicians on the New York scene, saxophonist and composer Chico Freeman decided to move to Europe more than 10 years ago. While there, he explored the musical traditions of Eastern Europe and Africa. With a new record, Freeman returned to the United States this year. In this special 30 minute JazzCorner.com Jazz Perspective, producer Reese Erlich talks to Freeman about his experiences and his return.​

One the busiest musicians on the New York scene, saxophonist and composer Chico Freeman decided to move to Europe more than 10 years ago. While there, he explored the musical traditions of Eastern Europe and Africa. With a new record, Freeman returned to the United States this year. In this special 30 minute <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Jazz Perspective, producer Reese Erlich talks to Freeman about his experiences and his return.​

Chico Freeman Returns to the United States

Omar Sosa

Cuban born pianist Omar Sosa is always full of surprises. In his 2015 CD Ile, he masterfully combines elements of Cuban son, jazz and flamenco. In this podcast Sosa tells Jazz Perspectives producer Reese Erlich how he gets inspired to make such unique music.​

Omar Sosa Creates a Unique Musical Surprise

Maria Schneider

Composer and arranger Maria Schneider also conducts one of the country's finest jazz orchestras. It's not the big band sound of years gone by. She creates a contemporary sound that mixes elements of jazz and classical styles. JazzCorner.com's Jazz Perspective producer Reese Erlich spoke with Schneider at her home in New York about a new CD and how she gets inspiration for new compositions.​

Composer and arranger Maria Schneider also conducts one of the country's finest jazz orchestras. It's not the big band sound of years gone by. She creates a contemporary sound that mixes elements of jazz and classical styles. <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a>'s Jazz Perspective producer Reese Erlich spoke with Schneider at her home in New York about a new CD and how she gets inspiration for new compositions.​

Maria Schneider - Finding Inspiration

Clark Terry

Clark Terry, who was born in 1920, was one of the elite group of jazz artists who played with both Duke Ellington and Count Basie. In this JazzCorner.com Jazz Perspective he doesn't take sides, saying one was better. Count Basie was the master of timing, says Terry, Ellington was the master musician. Clark Terry became famous for playing the trumpet upside down and performing his "mumbles" scat singing routine. Clark Terry, a true jazz treasure, passed away on February 21, 2015. Reese Erlich produced this Jazz Perspective in 2006.​

Clark Terry, who was born in 1920, was one of the elite group of jazz artists who played with both Duke Ellington and Count Basie. In this <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Jazz Perspective he doesn't take sides, saying one was better. Count Basie was the master of timing, says Terry, Ellington was the master musician. Clark Terry became famous for playing the trumpet upside down and performing his "mumbles" scat singing routine. Clark Terry, a true jazz treasure, passed away on February 21, 2015. Reese Erlich produced this Jazz Perspective in 2006.​

Clark Terry - A Full Life Of Jazz

Carmen Lundy

Carmen Lundy's latest CD "Soul to Soul," drawing on blues and gospel influences, ​with all original compositions. ​JazzCorner.com ​Jazz Perspectives producer Reese Erlich explains, ​"​Lundy plays multiple instruments and has a major role in the recording process. She talks about the creative inspirations for writing, playing and recording her own CD.​

Carmen Lundy's latest CD "Soul to Soul," drawing on blues and gospel influences, ​with all original compositions. ​<a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> ​Jazz Perspectives producer Reese Erlich explains, ​"​Lundy plays multiple instruments and has a major role in the recording process. She talks about the creative inspirations for writing, playing and recording her own CD.​

​Carmen Lundy - Soul to Soul​

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Christian McBride

It hard to categorize bassist Christian McBride. He's as adept on acoustic bass as well as electric and transitions easily from mainstream jazz to downright funk, always with rhythm, swing and poise. In this special jazzcorner.com InnerView with producer Lois Gilbert, Christian takes us on his journey from his roots in Philadelphia to be one of the leading bassists of our time.

It hard to categorize bassist Christian McBride. He's as adept on acoustic bass as well as electric and transitions easily from mainstream jazz to downright funk, always with rhythm, swing and poise. In this special <a href="http://jazzcorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jazzcorner.com</a> InnerView with producer Lois Gilbert, Christian takes us on his journey from his roots in Philadelphia to be one of the leading bassists of our time.

Christian McBride - Always Evolving

Jazz critics and fans alike say Wayne Shorter is one of the great modern masters of the saxophone. He played with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis and later co-founded Weather Report. In recent years he's focused efforts on his outstanding quartet. This special 12 minute Jazz Perspective looks at Wayne's life as performer and composer. It's produced by JazzCorner.com's Reese Erlich. The Wayne Shorter Quartet is appearing on Feb 8, 2011 in Boston and Feb 9 in New York. For more info, visit Absolutely Live Entertainment

Jazz critics and fans alike say Wayne Shorter is one of the great modern masters of the saxophone. He played with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis and later co-founded Weather Report. In recent years he's focused efforts on his outstanding quartet. This special 12 minute Jazz Perspective looks at Wayne's life as performer and composer. It's produced by <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a>'s Reese Erlich. The Wayne Shorter Quartet is appearing on Feb 8, 2011 in Boston and Feb 9 in New York. For more info, visit <a href="https://absolutelylive.net/index.php/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Absolutely Live Entertainment</a>

Wayne Shorter - Jazz Genius

Eliane Elias

Vocalist and pianist Eliane Elias grew up musicially with Bossa Nova and quickly fused it with jazz. The performer and composer continues to explore new musical adventures in her CD "Light My Fire." JazzCorner.com producer Reese Erlich interviewed Elias at the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Vocalist and pianist Eliane Elias grew up musicially with Bossa Nova and quickly fused it with jazz. The performer and composer continues to explore new musical adventures in her CD "Light My Fire." <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> producer Reese Erlich interviewed Elias at the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Eliane Elias - Bossa Nova and Brazil

The great saxophonist and flutist Frank Wess ​died on Oct 30, 2013. He became famous playing with the Count Basie Band in the 1950s. His incredible career spanned both the big band and bebop eras. In this Jazz Perspective from 2007, Wess tells ​JazzCorner.com ​producer Reese Erlich that he really didn't have any problems playing bebop – except the drumming was so different. "Art Blakey was dropping those bombs," he said with a laugh. This Jazz Perspective includes Wess' playing from the Count Basie days as well as his CD 'Hank and Frank'.

The great saxophonist and flutist Frank Wess ​died on Oct 30, 2013. He became famous playing with the Count Basie Band in the 1950s. His incredible career spanned both the big band and bebop eras. In this Jazz Perspective from 2007, Wess tells ​<a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> ​producer Reese Erlich that he really didn't have any problems playing bebop – except the drumming was so different. "Art Blakey was dropping those bombs," he said with a laugh. This Jazz Perspective includes Wess' playing from the Count Basie days as well as his CD 'Hank and Frank'.

Frank Wess - Through the Years

Gregory Porter

Vocalist Gregory Porter shook up the jazz world when his first CD, "Water," was nominated for a Grammy. With his second CD, "Be Good," Porter continues to combine a silky smooth voice with socially conscious lyrics. JazzCorner.com producer Reese Erlich interviewed Porter at the Curacao Jazz Festival.

Vocalist Gregory Porter shook up the jazz world when his first CD, "Water," was nominated for a Grammy. With his second CD, "Be Good," Porter continues to combine a silky smooth voice with socially conscious lyrics. <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> producer Reese Erlich interviewed Porter at the Curacao Jazz Festival.

Gregory Porter: Smooth Voice and Sharp Lyrics

Stefon Harris

Vibraphonist Stefon Harris excels at playing straight ahead and blues-infused jazz. With his Concord CD "90 Miles," you can add Afro-Cuban jazz to the list. JazzCorner producer Reese Erlich interviewed Harris at the Montreal Jazz Festival about his latest recording for JazzCorner.com.

Vibraphonist Stefon Harris excels at playing straight ahead and blues-infused jazz. With his Concord CD "90 Miles," you can add Afro-Cuban jazz to the list. JazzCorner producer Reese Erlich interviewed Harris at the Montreal Jazz Festival about his latest recording for <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a>.

Stefon Harris - Good Vibes

Ralph Peterson

Ralph Peterson talks about his three decade-plus career as a powerhouse jazz drummer and bandleader. He learned the ropes from Art Blakey with whom he played with as a second drummer. Peterson discusses how he met Blakey and about his tribute to the jazz icon at the 2014 Pittsburgh Jazz Festival. He also shares with JazzCorner.com InnerView host John Murph, the origins of his Fo'Tet ensemble. This podcast is sponsored in part by the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival. For more information visit: https://pittsburghjazzlive.com

Ralph Peterson talks about his three decade-plus career as a powerhouse jazz drummer and bandleader. He learned the ropes from Art Blakey with whom he played with as a second drummer. Peterson discusses how he met Blakey and about his tribute to the jazz icon at the 2014 Pittsburgh Jazz Festival. He also shares with <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> InnerView host John Murph, the origins of his Fo'Tet ensemble. This podcast is sponsored in part by the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival. For more information visit: <a href="https://pittsburghjazzlive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pittsburghjazzlive.com</a>

Ralph Peterson – The Jazz Messenger

Patricia Barber

Vocalist and pianist Patricia Barber is also a talented song writer. She composes tunes about environmental destruction and politics, but she always returns to writing about love and loss. JazzCorner.com producer Reese Erlich interviewed Barber at the Montreal Jazz Festival for this Jazz Perspective.

Vocalist and pianist Patricia Barber is also a talented song writer. She composes tunes about environmental destruction and politics, but she always returns to writing about love and loss. <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> producer Reese Erlich interviewed Barber at the Montreal Jazz Festival for this Jazz Perspective.

Patricia Barber: Social Critic and Love Songs

Gerald Wilson

Big band leader, trumpeter and composer Gerald Wilson was a jazz treasure for more than 6 decades. JazzCorner.com's Lois Gilbert spent several hours with Gerald on his 89th birthday during the Detroit Jazz Festival. Gerald Wilson died on September 8, 2014; 4 days after his 96th birthday. This very special JazzCorner.com InnerView is brought to you by Mack Avenue Records. https://www.mackavenue.com

Big band leader, trumpeter and composer Gerald Wilson was a jazz treasure for more than 6 decades. <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a>'s Lois Gilbert spent several hours with Gerald on his 89th birthday during the Detroit Jazz Festival. Gerald Wilson died on September 8, 2014; 4 days after his 96th birthday. This very special <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> InnerView is brought to you by Mack Avenue Records. <a href="https://www.mackavenue.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mackavenue.com</a>

Gerald Wilson - Jazz Icon

Dianne Reeves

If you have ever heard one note from the great Dianne Reeves, you know she has you at hello! Her new album, "Beautiful Life" touches on several aspects of music and plays on the strings of our sensibilities, Mixing in her love of collaboration, Dianne has teamed up with a stunning array of peers including Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, George Duke, Gregory Porter, Gerald Clayton, Lalah Hathaway, Richard Bona and her producer Terri Lyne Carrington. In this JazzCorner.com InnerView, LeRoy Downs talks with Dianne Reeves about "Beautiful Life" sponsored in part by the Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa where Dianne Reeves is performing September 25 - September 27, 2014. For more information visit: https://www.joyofjazz.co.za/

If you have ever heard one note from the great Dianne Reeves, you know she has you at hello! Her new album, "Beautiful Life" touches on several aspects of music and plays on the strings of our sensibilities, Mixing in her love of collaboration, Dianne has teamed up with a stunning array of peers including Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, George Duke, Gregory Porter, Gerald Clayton, Lalah Hathaway, Richard Bona and her producer Terri Lyne Carrington. <br>In this <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> InnerView, LeRoy Downs talks with Dianne Reeves about "Beautiful Life" sponsored in part by the Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa where Dianne Reeves is performing September 25 - September 27, 2014. For more information visit: <a href="https://www.joyofjazz.co.za/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.joyofjazz.co.za/</a>

Dianne Reeves - Beautiful Life

Oscar Hernandez

Pianist Oscar Hernandez, leader of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, can get down with a salsa beat or play a lilting Latin Jazz tune. In this JazzCorner.com Jazz Perspective, Hernandez says Latin music should get the same respect as straight ahead jazz. It's not always party time. This Perspective was produced by Reese Erlich.

Pianist Oscar Hernandez, leader of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, can get down with a salsa beat or play a lilting Latin Jazz tune. In this <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Jazz Perspective, Hernandez says Latin music should get the same respect as straight ahead jazz. It's not always party time. This Perspective was produced by Reese Erlich.

Oscar Hernandez - Latin Jazz Respect

Arturo Sandoval

Multi-Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval is most famous for his jazz and Latin trumpet playing. In this JazzCorner.com Jazz Perspective, producer Reese Erlich asks Sandoval how he composed music for 12 films. Arturo says sometimes you get only 20 seconds for a music cut, but you learn how to do it. He is also featured on the "Spiderman" soundtrack.

Multi-Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval is most famous for his jazz and Latin trumpet playing. In this <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Jazz Perspective, producer Reese Erlich asks Sandoval how he composed music for 12 films. Arturo says sometimes you get only 20 seconds for a music cut, but you learn how to do it. He is also featured on the "Spiderman" soundtrack.

Arturo Sandoval - Scores for Film

Helen Sung

Pianist Helen Sung is an artist who was born classical and grew up a jazz player. The Houston born composer, educator and swinging pianist was first introduced to the music in college and once intrigued by its rhythms, harmonies and sense of freedom, she switched her classical major to study jazz. Accepted as part of the first iteration of The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Helen soaked up all of the lessons from Jazz Masters such as Ron Carter, Clark Terry, Jackie McLean, Ray Brown, Jimmy Heath and many others. Her latest record "Anthem For A New Day", features Reuben Rogers, Obed Calvaire, Ingrid Jensen, Seamus Blake, Regina Carter, John Ellis, Paquito D'Rivera.  This JazzCorner.com InnerView is sponsored in part by the DC Jazz Festival. For more information visit https://dcjazzfest.org

Pianist Helen Sung is an artist who was born classical and grew up a jazz player. The Houston born composer, educator and swinging pianist was first introduced to the music in college and once intrigued by its rhythms, harmonies and sense of freedom, she switched her classical major to study jazz. Accepted as part of the first iteration of The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Helen soaked up all of the lessons from Jazz Masters such as Ron Carter, Clark Terry, Jackie McLean, Ray Brown, Jimmy Heath and many others. Her latest record "Anthem For A New Day", features Reuben Rogers, Obed Calvaire, Ingrid Jensen, Seamus Blake, Regina Carter, John Ellis, Paquito D'Rivera.  This <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> InnerView is sponsored in part by the DC Jazz Festival. For more information visit <a href="https://dcjazzfest.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dcjazzfest.org</a>

Helen Sung - Anthem for a New Day

Rudresh Mahanthappa

Rudresh Mahanthappa is one of contemporary jazz's most vibrant saxophonists and composers, blending intense virtuosity, modern rhythms and the influence of Indian classical music. Born in Italy to Indian parents and growing up in Colorado, Rudresh Mahanthappa utilizes his varied background and influences to create his own sound. This JazzCorner.com InnerView is sponsored in part by the DC Jazz Festival. For more information visit https://dcjazzfest.org

Rudresh Mahanthappa is one of contemporary jazz's most vibrant saxophonists and composers, blending intense virtuosity, modern rhythms and the influence of Indian classical music. Born in Italy to Indian parents and growing up in Colorado, Rudresh Mahanthappa utilizes his varied background and influences to create his own sound. This <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> InnerView is sponsored in part by the DC Jazz Festival. For more information visit <a href="https://dcjazzfest.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dcjazzfest.org</a>

Rudresh Mahanthappa - Breaking Down Borders

Fred Wesley

When it comes to merging jazz and funk, no other trombonist has done as sublimely as Fred Wesley. As a funk musician and arranger, he's made history with James Brown, Bootsy Collins and Parliament-Funkadelic. On this podcast though, he reveals his first aspirations of being a straight-ahead jazz musician. In this JazzCorner.com Innverview, John Murph talks with the legendary trombonist about the art of jazz and funk as he prepares to showcase that blend at the 2014 Pittsburgh Jazz Festival. This podcast sponsored in part by the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival. For more information visit: https://pittsburghjazzlive.com

When it comes to merging jazz and funk, no other trombonist has done as sublimely as Fred Wesley. As a funk musician and arranger, he's made history with James Brown, Bootsy Collins and Parliament-Funkadelic. On this podcast though, he reveals his first aspirations of being a straight-ahead jazz musician. In this <a href="http://JazzCorner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JazzCorner.com</a> Innverview, John Murph talks with the legendary trombonist about the art of jazz and funk as he prepares to showcase that blend at the 2014 Pittsburgh Jazz Festival. This podcast sponsored in part by the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival. For more information visit: <a href="https://pittsburghjazzlive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pittsburghjazzlive.com</a>

Fred Wesley – Jazz Meets Funk

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