Where did jazz head in the 1970’s?
Where did jazz head in the 1970’s? The music expanded texturally and technologically as it moved away from the swing, […]
A Link To The Masters: Wallace Roney In Conversation with CJ Shearn
Wallace Roney is a non pareil trumpeter par excellence. Since his debut on records in 1975, and being a part […]
What is smooth jazz?
Smooth jazz is a bizarre primarily American phenomenon that took root in the mid 1970’s and had it’s peak during […]
Jazz in popular culture
Jazz has had a place in popular culture for a long time. As dormant as that period may seem currently, […]
Are bebop and hard bop that dissimilar?
Are bebop and hard bop that dissimilar? For new fans of jazz or jazz history the differences between the two […]
Lines In The Sand: Antonio Sanchez In Conversation with CJ Shearn
Antonio Sanchez has been one of the leading lights of the drum scene for 20 years, having made his debut […]
Connie Han In Conversation with CJ Shearn
Welcome to the latest edition of the New York Jazz Workshop Podcast, I’m CJ Shearn. Over the years on this […]
What are the connections between jazz and hip hop?
Jazz and hip hop are two of America’s native art forms. Both have had immeasurable impact on the cultural fabric […]
Remembering Roy Hargrove (1969-2018) by CJ Shearn
The jazz world is mourning the all too soon loss of the great trumpeter Roy Hargrove (Oct 18, 1969-November 3, […]
What has jazz innovated since the decade of the 1980’s?
What has jazz innovated since the decade of the 1980’s? Back in July when legendary drummer Lenny White interviewed for […]
Where jazz is now in the present era?
Welcome to the latest edition of the New York Jazz Workshop podcast, I’m your host CJ Shearn. Today’s topic: where […]
Is jazz dance able?
Is jazz dance able? That might be a question on the minds of those who may just have gotten into […]