The Jazz Jam
Two seasoned musicians and long-time friends discuss the most prominent classic jazz albums in addition to reviewing new and modern albums and artists. Join KC-based saxophonist Max Levy and Organist Dwain Gunnels as they take a deep dive into jazz albums of all different shapes and sizes.
Episodes
Episodes
Dec 21, 2022
Dec 21, 2022
2 hr 9 min
On this week's episode we're bebopping our way through Jazz at Massey Hall with the founding fathers of bebop. Another history-piece of a recording that is plenty deserving of a deep dive. Our overall combined rating for the album is 9.3/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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This episode may contain copyrighted material, the use of which may not have been authorized by the copyright owner. The material contained in this podcast is distributed without profit for research and educational purposes. This should constitute a 'fair use' of any copyrighted material (referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law).
Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
1 hr 59 min
On this week's episode we're jamming along to a jazz fusion super-group led by Chick Corea and John McLaughlin. This album won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Jazz Album and we get into some of the reasons why! Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.3/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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This episode may contain copyrighted material, the use of which may not have been authorized by the copyright owner. The material contained in this podcast is distributed without profit for research and educational purposes. This should constitute a 'fair use' of any copyrighted material (referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law).
Nov 30, 2022
Nov 30, 2022
1 hr 30 min
On this week's episode we get in to one of the all-time great albums Somethin' Else by Cannonball Adderley. A jazz masterpiece front to back with an all star cast that includes the one and only Miles Davis. Our overall combined rating for the album is 9.7/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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This episode may contain copyrighted material, the use of which may not have been authorized by the copyright owner. The material contained in this podcast is distributed without profit for research and educational purposes. This should constitute a 'fair use' of any copyrighted material (referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law).
Nov 23, 2022
Nov 23, 2022
1 hr 48 min
On this week's episode we focus on a 2015 release by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah (now Chief Xian) entitled Stretch Music. This album features many young jazz musicians that have become mainstays in the current jazz landscape including Elena Pinderhughes, Braxton Cook, and Corey Fonville. Our overall combined rating for the album is 7.6/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Nov 16, 2022
Nov 16, 2022
1 hr 54 min
On this week's episode we listen to a recording by great and under-appreciated saxophonist Ike Quebec entitled Blue and Sentimental. He joins forces with the fantastic Grant Green to create his signature work and they are a match made in heaven. Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.9/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Nov 9, 2022
Nov 9, 2022
2 hr 15 min
On this week's episode we review a very recent release by veteran jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington entitled New Standards Vol. 1. This is a collection of jazz compositions written by female composers and there's a lot going on in this one. Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.0/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
2 hr 13 min
On this week's episode we get into one of the all-time great piano trio recordings in The Oscar Peterson Trio's album Night Train. Our overall combined rating for the album is 9.5/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Oct 19, 2022
Oct 19, 2022
1 hr 39 min
On this week's episode we take a listen to the highly anticipated sophomore Blue Note release from Immanuel Wilkins entitled The 7th Hand. A group full of up and coming young jazz musicians highlight this seven track spiritual suite. Our overall combined rating for the album is 5.4/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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