Episodes

  • Davell Crawford (Piano Prince of New Orleans)

    Davell Crawford (Piano Prince of New Orleans)
    Feb 18 2025
    This week's very special guest is Davell Crawford, who is also known as the “Piano Prince of New Orleans," is an acclaimed pianist, vocalist, composer, and arranger. Growing up in New Orleans, Crawford’s influences run the gamut from Fats Domino to Sarah Vaughan, to Dr. John & Patsy Cline. Davell is truly a prodigy and natural entertainer, with an amazing story & remarkable natural talent. This past year, Jay Jay & Davell played together at New Orleans Jazz Fest, along with legendary drummer Steve Jordan. Tune in to hear all about how Jay Jay & Davell's friendship developed over the years, & how performing at Jazz Fest came together. Jay & Davell draw parallels between their very different musical backgrounds & upbringings, & share insight into what's to come for the both of them musically. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    46 mins
  • Steve Conte

    Steve Conte
    Feb 11 2025
    This week's guest is renowned musician Steve Conte! Known for his work with the New York Dolls and Michael Monroe, he has just recently announced the worldwide release of his new album, 'The Concrete Jangle,' on vinyl. Previously only available on vinyl via Record Store Day, 'The Concrete Jangle' is the critically-acclaimed successor to his 2021 opus 'Bronx Cheer.' Recognized for his notable guitar contributions with the New York Dolls and as the guitarist for Michael Monroe’s band (where he continues to perform), Steve Conte gained global acclaim through his collaborations with Japanese composer and artist Yoko Kanno on the soundtracks of popular anime series, including Cowboy Bebop. Be sure to listen to Steve's new record, & check out up to date information on his work below. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Website: www.stevecontenyc.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/steveconte Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Jonathan Taplin

    Jonathan Taplin
    Feb 4 2025
    Jay Jay welcomes writer, film producer & scholar Jonathan Taplin back on the podcast! We are especially fortunate to have Jonathan be able to join us this week, as he very recently lost his Los Angeles home in the Palisades fire this January. Jonathan shares his experience with the fires & needing to run away from his own home, & gives an update on the recovery efforts surrounding his neighborhood. Jay Jay & Jonathan get into discussing the recent Bob Dylan biopic - & who better to ask about the film than Jonathan, not only because he is a member of the academy and is a legendary film producer - but because he was Dylan's tour manager in the 60's & was there at Newport in 65.' This leads to them discussing Jonathan's book 'The End Of Reality.' One of the reasons “A Complete Unknown” received so many Academy Award nominations was because it it such a strong example of how powerful a counterculture can be. His new book posits that we are just at the beginning of a new counterculture in current day. Be sure to check out Jonathan's new book, which you can learn more about on his website below, & don't miss this timely conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! www.jontaplin.com Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    48 mins
  • A Complete Unknown: Cliff Chenfeld & Jay Jay French

    A Complete Unknown: Cliff Chenfeld & Jay Jay French
    Jan 14 2025
    This week has been a heavy one to say the least - which Jay Jay & his dear friend, Cliff Chenfeld, get together to discuss. Cliff & Jay Jay connect to talk about the new Bob Dylan biopic - & inevitably discuss the events unfolding this week in Los Angeles with the spreading of the wildfires & tragedies surrounding. Jay Jay's producer Matthew Mallinger joins part of the conversation as he's based in Los Angeles - & the three of them talk about their loved ones & friends who are being affected by the situation with the wildfires. This leads to Cliff & Jay Jay discussing their love for the city, their deep histories with & relationship to the city, & how disasters of this scale can impact the infrastructure & culture of a city for years to come. Cliff & Jay transition to discuss their reviews of the new Dylan biopic, the importance of Dylan's artistic impact on the world, & why they find the resurgence of his popularity occurring from this film to be both a timely and great thing. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    56 mins
  • Year in Review Part II,The Jay Jay French Connection 2024

    Year in Review Part II,The Jay Jay French Connection 2024
    Dec 24 2024
    Tune in this week for part II of Jay Jay, Tor & Matthew's year end recap! Jay Jay addresses rumours surrounding Twisted's reuniting, & discusses the current state of the band. The three of them get into popular musical highlights throughout the year; from Talking Heads & LCD Soundsystem to Andre 3000 & Jessica Pratt. Hear Jay's insights surrounding the current state of record deals being cut relative to when Twisted was releasing Stay Hungry & their music in the 80s. Jay Jay, Tor & Matt reflect on podcast guests throughout the year from Steve Vai & Joe Satriani, to Dean Delray, Tommy Emmanual, Tommy James, Carmine Appice & many more. Don't miss this two part year in review episode - & a special thank you to all fans and guests who have tuned into & been a part of the podcast this past year! Stay tuned for more great guests & exciting news in 2025 - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    51 mins
  • Year in Review Part I, The Jay Jay French Connection 2024

    Year in Review Part I, The Jay Jay French Connection 2024
    Dec 17 2024
    Jay Jay, Tor & Matthew (Jay Jay's Social Media Manager & Producer) get together this week to discuss highlights of 2024; getting into favorite guests throughout the year, the current state of the podcast, Twisted's Stay Hungry 40 Year Anniversary, favorite records collected throughout the year & what's to come in 2025. Don't miss this two part year in review episode special - & a special thank you to all fans and guests who have tuned into & been a part of the podcast this past year - stay tuned for exciting news & guests in 2025 - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    55 mins
  • Dr. Taneja

    Dr. Taneja
    Nov 12 2024
    This week, we're revisiting an episode in which the focus is on Jay Jay's remarkable health journey & surviving prostate cancer, with special guest Dr. Samir Taneja. Dr. Samir Taneja is a urologist & surgeon who performed Jay Jay's prostate cancer operation in 2018. Jay Jay discusses why he finds it so important to educate yourself on any health concerns that are affecting your life, & shares his experience in doing so himself. Dr. Taneja shares his insight on prostate cancer diagnosis & methodology, and discusses the decisions that individuals who are diagnosed with prostate cancer have to weigh, differences between various treatments currently available, & why he finds active surveillance to be so important. Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    45 mins
  • Mark Farner

    Mark Farner
    Oct 15 2024
    Founding member, lead singer, lead guitarist, and individual who wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk Railroad music catalog - legendary Mark Farner - is this week's guest on the podcast! Farner has always been known as an energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. Hear all about his story and his imprint on music, starting back in 1969 from his humble blue collar beginnings back in Flint. For years, Farner has captained a global crusade for love, peace and freedom as a rock ‘n’ roll icon. Today, more than 60 years later – Farner commands the stage with the same intensity performing epic hits that defined a generation – “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”, “Bad Time”, “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Foot Stompin’ Music”, “Heartbreaker”, “Rock & Roll Soul”, “Locomotion”, “Mean Mistreater” and “We’re An American Band”. Tune in to hear about Mark's upcoming release, tour dates & much more - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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    1 hr and 10 mins