In Person
02/20/12 By Lee Mergner
Michael Lazaroff: The Man behind the Curtain on the Jazz Cruise
In video interviews from the Jazz Cruise 2012, the executive director of Entertainment Cruise Productions talks about how the Jazz Cruise was created and how he approaches the programming and marketing of that cruise and the other music cruises they organize...
02/14/12 By Lee Mergner
Laurence Hobgood: The Spirit of Collaboration
In video interviews from the Jazz Cruise 2012, pianist talks about his early musical development, the importance of collaboration and his POEMJAZZ project with poet Robert Pinsky
01/29/12 By Melissa Mergner
Esperanza Spalding: New Thing at Newport
Video interview with the bassist/singer/bandleader who talks about the legacy of Newport, as well as about jazz and music education
01/22/12 By Lee Mergner
Michel Camilo: The Rhythm is the Thing
Video interview with the pianist who talks about playing with his new trio, solo and with large ensembles.
12/25/11 By Lee Mergner
Trombone Shorty: All in the Family
Video interview with New Orleans trombonist, trumpeter and bandleader who talks about his mentors from New Orleans and about the sense of community among musicians.
12/17/11 By Lee Mergner
Rudresh Mahanthappa: Learning from the Past
Video interview with saxophonist who talks about his own jazz education, his collaboration with Bunky Green and his newest band
12/08/11 By Lee Mergner
Avishai Cohen: Living with the Trumpet
Video interview with noted trumpeter who talks about his own jazz education and the unique demands of playing the trumpet
11/20/11 By Lee Mergner
Hiromi: Solo Inspiration
Video interview with pianist from the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival
11/13/11 By Lee Mergner
Miguel Zenón: Digging His Roots
Video interview with saxophonist, composer and bandleader from the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival
