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A quick look at the the great bassist Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius

Thirty one years ago, Jaco Pastorius tragically left this planet. His innovations to the bass have been so ingrained into […]

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Not So Standard Methodology: Brian Kastan in Conversation with CJ Shearn

Electric jazz guitar player practicing at New York Jazz Workshop, NYC.

In addition to featuring the greatest names in this music I also give space to up and comers on the […]

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Manifesto Of A Bad Hombre: Antonio Sanchez In Conversation with CJ Shearn

Antonio Sanchez Bad Hombre jazz album cover with intense black and white portrait, perfect for jazz music enthusiasts.

https://newyorkjazzworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AntonioSanchezpodcast.mp3 Welcome to the latest edition of the New York Jazz Workshop podcast ladies and gentleman, I’m your host CJ […]

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Strykin’ Ahead: Dave Stryker In Conversation with CJ Shearn

Jazz guitarist performing live at New York Jazz Workshop, showcasing improvisation and jazz mastery.

https://newyorkjazzworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/davestrykerpodcast.mp3 Guitarist Dave Stryker has been striking ahead as one of the best jazz guitarists on the scene for over […]

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An Appreciation of the Pat Metheny Group’s “Still Life (Talking)” Thirty years on by CJ Shearn

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Pat Metheny: acoustic and electric guitars, guitar synthesizers; Lyle Mays: piano, keyboards; Steve Rodby: acoustic and electric basses; Paul Wertico: […]

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Adam Rudolph in Conversation with CJ Shearn

Playing traditional percussion instruments at New York Jazz Workshop, showcasing live jazz performance and musical artistry.

Percussionist Adam Rudolph has been called a “pioneer of world music” by the New York Times and rightly so, for […]

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Divinity Roxx in Conversation with CJ Shearn

Dynamic female jazz bassist performing live at New York Jazz Workshop.

For this edition of the podcast I bring you a discussion with bassist, songwriter and emcee Divinity Roxx. She has […]

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Brent Wallarab in Conversation with CJ Shearn

High-quality jazz workshop performance featuring renowned artists in New York City.

For this edition of the podcast taped in May 2016, I interviewed trombonist and educator Brent Wallarab of Indiana University […]

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Gene Ess in conversation with CJ Shearn

Jazz workshop New York city with talented musicians and jazz enthusiasts.

Gene Ess was born in Tokyo, and raised in Okinawa, Japan. At the age of 17, following growing up on […]

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Takeshi Asai in conversation with CJ Shearn

Master jazz pianist at New York Jazz Workshop, jazz education and performance expert in NYC.

Hailing from Nagoya Japan, Takeshi Asai is one of New York’s busiest pianists, and a thoughtful, resourceful improviser and composer. […]

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Tony Moreno in Conversation with CJ Shearn

Dynamic jazz drummer Tony Moreno performing at the New York Jazz Workshop.

Tony Moreno is a remarkable musician and human being. His brand new release Short Stories (Mayimba Jazz) is a testament […]

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RareNoise Records Co Founder Giacomo Bruzzo in Conversation with CJ Shearn

Jazz band performing live at New York Jazz Workshop, vibrant jazz music scene in NYC.

Throughout the New York Jazz Workshop Podcast series I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some of the greatest players […]

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