We speak to the trumpeter Joe Magnarelli. Joe spoke about his early years in Syracuse, his major influences and teachers, his advise for young musicians, and much more. 

We speak to the trombonist and arranger John Fedchock. John spoke about his major influences and teachers, his advise for young musicians, and much more. 

Today we speak to the guitarist Lage Lund. Originally from Norway, Lage has become one of the most prominent and distinctive guitarists in jazz. Lage spoke about discovering jazz in his father’s record collection, his major influences and teachers, his view of the current scene, and much more. 

As both a drummer and a bandleader, Ari Hoenig is one of the most original and important voices in contemporary jazz. Ari spoke about his early teachers, the origins and development of his original concepts, his view of the current scene, and much more. Please enjoy!

Today we speak to the great Peter Bernstein. Born and raised in New York City, Peter is one of the defining guitarist of his generation. In this in-depth discussion, Peter spoke about discovering jazz in his parents record collection, his early teachers and influences, and his advice for young musicians.

Today we speak to the legendary arranger and pianist Alan Broadbent. A two-time GRAMMY award winner, Alan has long been established as both a world-class pianist and one of the greatest arrangers in jazz. In this in-depth discussion, Alan speaks about discovering jazz as a teenager in Auckland, moving to the United States to study at Berklee, his relationship with Lennie Tristano, and much more. Please enjoy!

A native of Houston, Texas Moreno has become one of the defining voices in contemporary jazz guitar. Mike spoke about his early teachers and influences, breaking into the New York scene, and his view of jazz today.

Saxophonist Will Vinson is a dynamic and compelling improviser and one of the most individual voices on the alto today. In this interview Will discusses his major influences, past musical challenges, and advice for young musicians. 

Cyrille Aimee is a remarkable vocalist and a dynamic improviser who has won critical acclaim and a worldwide following. Cyrille speaks about her early days in France, her time in New York, and her advice for young musicians.