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Bill Evans in Molde, Norway, 1980

May07
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

Bill Evans week at TNYDP!

In the summer of 1980, Evans’ last trio (with Marc Johnson, Joe LaBarbera) was in the midst of a European tour which had them for two weeks at the famed Ronnie Scott’s in London, as well as performances in Germany, Belgium, Norway and Italy. On August 9th, after a performance at the Molde Jazz Festival , the pianist granted a brief interview after the concert, filmed for Norweiegan television. (the interviewer’s name is not known). I’m linking to both the transcription (hosted at billevanswebpages.com)and the video interview.

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—Peter Blasevick

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2010 Jack DeJohnette Interview at NYU

Apr02
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

Here is a cool 10:00 video interview with the great Jack DeJohnette. In this 2010 interview with Dr. David Schroeder, Director of the NYU Steinhardt Jazz Studies Program, the drummer talks about a number of topics including playing with Sting and going to see Charles Mingus.

—Peter Blasevick

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Three Christian McBride Interviews from the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival

Mar15
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

This week I will be linking to some great video interviews from the JazzTimes YouTube page. There is so much more there than I’ll be posting this week, so be sure to check it out!

In this three part interview from the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival, Bassist Christian McBride talks about 1) his big band as well as about his smaller group, Inside Straight; 2) His commitment to jazz and music education and why he is determined to give back to young musicians through appearances at schools and clinics, but also why he thinks it’s important to play different styles of music other than jazz, and 3) his early musical education and development, including his first instrument, his first paid gig and an unusual appearance on daytime TV by Miles Davis. Interview by Lee Mergner.

—Peter Blasevick

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Guitarist John Pizzarelli from the 2012 Jazz Cruise

Mar14
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

This week I will be linking to some great video interviews from the JazzTimes YouTube page. There is so much more there than I’ll be posting this week, so be sure to check it out!

Today’s interviews are with singer/guitarist/bandleader John Pizzarelli and were conducted aboard the MS Westerdam during the Jazz Cruise 2012. In the three clips, Pizzarelli discusses his early years, including his first instrument, the first jazz album he loved, the first jazz concerts and his very first paying gig; part two covers his favorites from the Great American Songbook and beyond, his bucket list of artists with whom he’d like to play, and the genesis of the radio show he does with his wife, singer Jessica Molaskey; and finally he discusses the talks about performing on the Jazz Cruise. Interviews by Irene Lee.

—Peter Blasevick

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2011 interview with Hiromi Uehara from the Newport Jazz Festival

Mar13
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

This week I will be linking to some great video interviews from the JazzTimes YouTube page. There is so much more there than I’ll be posting this week, so be sure to check it out!

This interview with noted jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara took place at the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival and was conducted by Lee Mergner.  She talked about playing with her trio (Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips) and also with Chick Corea, as well as about her own music education. Finally she discussed her personal and professional response to the Tsunami in Japan.

—Peter Blasevick

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Three Joe Lovano video interviews from the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival

Mar12
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

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This week I will be linking to some great video interviews from the JazzTimes YouTube page. There is so much more there than I’ll be posting this week, so be sure to check it out!

Today, three clips with tenor great Joe Lovano from the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival. In the first, Lovano talks about playing at the Newport Jazz Festival with various groups and about the festival’s legacy, along with some of his favorite jazz albums that were recorded live at Newport; in the second he discusses creating a band inspired by the music of Wayne Shorter; in the third, he talks about his early musical education and development, including his first instrument, his first paid gig and what he learned from his father, a noted sax player around Cleveland. Interview by Lee Mergner

—Peter Blasevick

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Two Esperanza Spalding from the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival

Mar11
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

This week I will be linking to some great video interviews from the JazzTimes YouTube page. There is so much more there than I’ll be posting this week, so be sure to check it out!

Today, two interviews from the incredibly talented Esperanza Spalding at the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival. In the first segment, Spalding talks about her jazz and music education, about her teachers and mentors, and about her own experience as a teacher and mentor. In the second, Spalding talks about playing at Newport for the first time, the significance of the festival and the unique environment created by George Wein. Spalding also talks about why jazz and music festivals are important. Interview by Lee Mergner.

 

—Peter Blasevick

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Michael Brecker at North Texas State University in 1984

Feb15
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

Here is a really cool four part video interview with the late, great saxophonist Michael Brecker. It is kind of a hybrid interview/lecture that includes performances, and it has plenty of Michael discussing his influences and the like. He even sits behind the drums and plays a tune with the band!

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Master Class with Hank Jones: John Snyder Interviews Hank Jones Backstage

Dec14
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

What would a week of interviews with great Jazz pianists be without Hank Jones, who in his later years took on a big role of ambassador for the art form. There are  many interviews with Hank out there, and I like to link to them, but if you can only listen to one, this is it. In 2004 the legendary pianist sat down for a full ninety minute talk during a master class produced by John Snyder of Artists House Foundation and David Schroeder of the NYU jazz department. He talks about everything from his early days to the greats he worked with to some more technical aspects of music. Fascinating stuff.

— Peter Blasevick

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Joe Lovano Discusses Hank Jones

Dec06
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Peter Blasevick

This week I am posting video interviews from JazzVideoGuy himself, Bret Primack. Check out his channel on YouTube, there is so much to watch, you’ll look up and realize it’s two in the morning.

I’ve mentioned before I’m sure that I just love Hank Jones…any excuse to post about him is fine with me. Here is a nice long talk with tenor great Joe Lovano in which he discusses  working with the legendary pianist and goes into detail about their 2007 live duet album Kids.

— Peter Blasevick

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