The Jazz Jam

Written by: The Jazz Jam Podcast
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Friends And Strangers by Ronnie Laws
    Dec 11 2024

    On this week's episode we direct our attention to the funk fusion class "Friends And Strangers" by Ronnie Laws. The 1977 release is a fundamental recording in the jazz fusion sphere. Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.7/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!

    Feel free to reach out to us with any listener questions or album recommendations at thejazzjampodcast@gmail.com

    Website: Click here!

    Instagram: @thejazzjampodcast

    Spotify Playlist: Top 3 Playlist

    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).

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Alto Summit by Phil Woods, Vincent Herring and Antonio Hart
    Oct 31 2024

    On this week's episode we direct our attention to a deeper cut that was recommended by a listener; Alto Summit by a trio of fantastic alto saxophonists. This album spans a few different generations of the music with Phil Woods being 64 at the time of the session and Vincent Herring and Antonio Hart both being under 35. Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.5/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!

    Feel free to reach out to us with any listener questions or album recommendations at thejazzjampodcast@gmail.com

    Website: Click here!

    Instagram: @thejazzjampodcast

    Spotify Playlist: Top 3 Playlist

    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).

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Moanin' by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
    Oct 5 2024

    On this week's episode we explore the hard-bop cornerstone of Moanin' by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers. This album was foundational in the development of the hard-bop style as well as the development of the musicians on the album. 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!

    Feel free to reach out to us with any listener questions or album recommendations at thejazzjampodcast@gmail.com

    Website: Click here!

    Instagram: @thejazzjampodcast

    Spotify Playlist: Top 3 Playlist

    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).

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    1 hr and 31 mins

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