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The New Jazz Listener Podcast

Marvin Anani & Changamiré

A show where we introduce jazz to anyone who is curious about it or who thinks of jazz as boring or too serious. Welcome to The New Jazz Listener! Hosted by jazz vocalist, changamiré, and photographer, Marvin Anani, each episode features a special guest who brings incredible music they think you must hear, especially if you are new to jazz. Learn more at NewJazzListener.com.--Please Note: Our website is optimized for mobile devices. On computers, view the site in its own browser window and not

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52:48

Episode 21 - The New Jazz Listener - Isaiah Collier

The New Jazz Listener Podcast ·

2026/09/20

This episode from the NJL Archive features American jazz composer, educator, and saxophonist Isaiah Collier, who is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz. It was recorded in 2023 at the beginning of Jazz Appreciation Month. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):When Sunny Gets Blue – Joe Bataan – SalSoulClouds of Joy – Badge Époque Ensemble – Clouds of JoyG-dspeed, B. Morris – JD Allen – GraffitiDomination – Cannonball Adderley – DominationOde To JD – Isaiah

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56:14

Episode 20 - Elijah Jamal Balbed

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2026/09/06

In this episode, we talk to Elijah Jamal Balbed, an award-winning saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator from Washington, DC.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Isfahan – Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – Far East SuiteThe Boulevard of Broken Dreams – John Pizzarelli – Dear Mr. BennettCheese Cake – Dexter Gordon – GoSave Your Love for Me – Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson – Nancy Wilson & Cannonball AdderleyChecking In – Elijah Jamal

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1:07:05

Episode 19 - The New Jazz Listener - John Lander

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2026/08/16

This episode from the NJL Archive features John Lander, a pianist originally from New York, who moved to Paris. This episode was recorded a few weeks after Marvin and John met and it happened to be the beginning of Jazz Appreciation Month in April 2026.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):When I'm Alone I Cry – Marvin Gaye – When I'm Alone I CryFlor de Lis (Upside Down) – Samara Joy – Flor de Lis (Upside Down) - SingleJeux d'eau, M. 30 – Seong-Jin Cho – Ravel: The Complete

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1:09:19

Episode 18 - Constanze Schliebs

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2026/08/02

In this episode, we talk to Constanze Schliebs all the way from Germany. She's an Artist manager, tour booker, and festival founder, who manages pianist Aki Takase (one of our former guests) among many other awesome Jazz artists. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Moanin' Low (with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra) - Billie Holiday - Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia (1933-1944)Eding - VERB - SymbioseDanza Sin Fin - Quique Sinesi - Danza Sin Fin (Colección

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51:03

Episode 17 - The New Jazz Listener - Alston Georges

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2026/07/19

This episode from the NJL Archive features a younger member of our community, performing arts and social justice theaterstudent Alston Georges, son of a former guest. He shared some of his favorite jazz records with us.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album): Under a Blanket of Blue - Coleman Hawkins - The Hawk Relaxes (Remastered)Sing a Song of Song - Kenny Garrett - SongbookThe Kid From Red Bank (1994 Remaster) - Count Basie and His Orchestra - The Complete Atomic BasieYes or

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1:00:51

Episode 16 - ELEW

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2026/07/05

In this episode, we talk to ELEW, the great pianist, composer, and DJ known for pioneering Rockjazz.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):What's Goin' On (feat. Valerie Simpson) - Quincy Jones - Smackwater JackSister Annie (feat. Bill Frisell, Burniss Travis, Nate Smith, Rane Moore, Zekkereya El-Magharbel & Sara Caswell) - Alive With Ghosts Today (feat. Bill Frisell, Burniss Travis, Nate Smith, Rane Moore, Zekkereya El-Magharbel & Sara Caswell)Fortress Around Your

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1:04:06

Episode 15 - The New Jazz Listener - Ch'An

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2026/06/21

This episode from the NJL Archive was in collaboration with the Embassy of Barbados in the US during the weekend celebrating the country's 57th year of independence in Dec 2023, and our guest was the amazing Bajan singer Ch'An.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Simple Things (Hinterlude I) - Ch'An - Lost.Song of the New Moon - Chuck Mangione - Chase the Clouds AwayPerdido - Sarah Vaughan - Orchestral Jazz ClassicsFive Pound Box Of Money - Pearl Bailey- Jingle Bells Cha Cha

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49:25

Episode 14 - Ludwig Laisné

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2026/06/07

In this episode, we talk to a bona fide jazz aficionado from France, the president of the Hot Club of Lyon Jazz club, and a member of the French "Académie du Jazz", Mr. Ludwig Laisné.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Stronger Than You Think - René Marie - Sound of RedRude Crude Lude - Chassol - Rude Crude Lude - SingleKlamath - Christophe Lincontang Trio - KlamathMichel Graillier - Keep on Kicking - Dream DropsJoel Forrester - Patience - *Private Recording from Ludwig's

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49:17

Episode 13 - Carole Boston Weatherford

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2026/05/24

In this episode, we talk to the award winning author, critic, and poet, Carole Boston Weatherford. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Circus (Live at the Bern Jazz Festival 2000) - Roy Hargrove - Circus (Live at the Bern Jazz Festival 2000) - SingleDanse des horloges sans aiguilles - Ryan Keberle, Frank Woeste & Vincent Courtois - Reverso - Between Two SilencesPrayer To the Saint of the Brokenhearted - Somi - If The Rains Come FirstMister Magic - Grover Washington, Jr

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1:34:39

The New Jazz Listener - 3rd Anniversary with Jon...

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2026/05/10

This episode from the NJL archive was our 3rd anniversary celebration room in 2023. Our guests were the esteemed Jazz trumpet player, Jon Faddis, and Thelonious Monk IV, the grandson of one of the greatest jazz musicians in history.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Big Yellow Taxi - Tierney Sutton - After BlueXoxoxo - corto.alto - Bad with NamesAzalea - Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong - The Great Summit: The Master Tapes (Remastered)Stuffy Turkey - Greg Lewis - Organ

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50:48

International Jazz Day 2026 - Bad Carlotta

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2026/04/30

Welcome to Season 2 of the NJL Podcast! Today, we celebrate International Jazz Day with DJ and NJL Community member Bad Carlotta!--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):The Offering - Thandi Ntuli - The Offering Smooth Criminal (Live) - SFJAZZ Collective - The Music of Michael Jackson and Original Compositions Live: Sfjazz Center October 22 Through 25, 2015Who Does She Hope to Be? - Sonny Sharrock - Ask the AgesSpace Train - Ronald Langestraat - ApolloTEMESGEN - ZENA - TEMESGEN

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52:40

Episode 10 - Nadeen

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2025/11/21

In this final episode of season 1 of the NJL podcast, we talk to Nadeen, an Egyptian physician and a member of our beloved community, who brings us some Arabic Jazz.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):14th Street Bounce-Corcoran Holt -The MeccaFlyingPachydermes-Daniel Zimmermann -Bone MachineLameen -Fairouz -BebaleeYamma Muwail El Hawa (feat. Frankly Jazz) -Hamza Namira -Yamma Muwail El Hawa (feat. Frankly Jazz) - SingleYa Habibi Ta'ala -Mohammed Rashid -Middle Eastern

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1:06:18

Episode 9 - Jameel Harris

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2025/10/08

In this episode, we talk to bassist, father and grandfather Jameel Harris, a member of our beloved NJL community.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Miss Celie's Blues - Molly Johnson - Another DayAfro-Disiac - Charles Kynard - Afro-DisiacEquinox - Bobby Hutcherson - Wise OneWestern Sunrise - Charenee Wade - Offering - The Music of Gil Scott-Heron & Brian JacksonLady Love - Jon Lucien - RashidaJumpin' At the Woodside - Count Basie & Oscar Peterson - Satch and Josh

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47:37

Episode 8 - Summer Roadtrip Playlist

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2025/07/30

In this episode, Changa & Marvin go back to back and put together a Jazz playlist for a fictitious summer road trip. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):RoadSong - Wes Montgomery -RoadSongMartha's New Moment - Jukka Eskola - Jukka Eskola Soul TrioClimax - Jackie McLean - Jacknife (feat. Charles Tolliver, Larry Ridley, Larry Willis & Lee Morgan)Won't You Open Up Your Senses (feat. Dylan Band & Sullivan Fortner) - Tyreek McDole - Open Up Your SensesRoadwork -

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1:07:28

Episode 7 - Yvonne Faddis Stroud

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2025/06/18

In this episode, we talk to renowned pianist and Jazz educator Yvonne Faddis Stroud, the sister of jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Nice 'n' Easy (Live At Vine St./1987) - Shirley Horn - I Thought About You (Live At Vine St.)Doodie - VERB - SymbioseMan From Tanganyika - McCoy Tyner - Tender MomentsMambo Carmel - Erroll Garner - Concert By the SeaThe Sheik of Araby (Remastered 2002) - Oscar Peterson Trio, Oscar Peterson, Bert Brown & Frank

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1:14:09

Episode 6 - Jude Fox

The New Jazz Listener Podcast ·

2025/05/23

In this episode, we talk to Jude Fox, who is an early member of our community, and most notably, a true New Jazz Listener. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Speak No Evil - Wayne Shorter - Speak No EvilSueño Canto - Henri Texier Nord-Sud Quintet - Canto NegroThe Cat - Jimmy Smith - The CatNobody Knows When You're Down And Out - Nina Simone - Pastel BluesMoon Song - Cécile McLorin Salvant - Ghost SongSmile DOMi & JD BECK - Smile - Single Hosted on Acast. See

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1:14:42

Episode 5 - Diana Purim

The New Jazz Listener Podcast ·

2025/03/09

In this episode, we talk to Brazilian singer, daughter of Brazilian Jazz pioneers singer Flora Purim and percussionist Airto Moreira.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):IWantto BeEvil- Eartha Kitt & Henri René - Heavenly EarthaTheme From The Cool World - Dizzy Gillespie - Talkin' VerveI Don't Care Who Knows It - Duke Pearson - I Don't Care Who Knows ItThe Magicians (Bruxos) - Airto Moreira - IdentityÉ Tudo De Bom - Eyedentity - País Da Maravilha (Wonderland)Sicily' Box

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1:15:37

Episode 4 - VERB

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2025/03/09

In this episode, we talk to french Jazz trio VERB, at the eve of the release of their acclaimed first album: SYMBIOSE.VERB is made up of Noam, Garcia, and Charles.The band won the 2023 Rezzo Contest at the JAZZ A VIENNE festival.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Willow Weep for Me (Live at Mister Kelley’s, Chicago 1957) - Sarah Vaughan - Sarah Vaughan at Mister Kelley’sZigaboogaloo - Nicholas Payton - Payton’s PlaceFreedom Jazz Dance - Alain Caron - Le BandMuntulo Moto -

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1:10:22

Episode 2 - Nasar Abadey

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2025/03/09

In this episode, we talk to Jazz drummer, composer and educator Nasar Abadey.He is a professor of Jazz Percussion in the Jazz Studies Department at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Peel Me a Grape - Angie Wells & Raphaël Lemonnier - Love and MischiefUnrestII -BrandeeYounger-Unrest- SingleEternal Surrender - Nasar Abadey And Supernova - Diamond in the RoughTwelve More Bars to Go - Wayne Shorter -

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1:05:51

Episode 1 - Gina Belafonte

The New Jazz Listener Podcast ·

2025/03/09

In this episode, we talk to "Artivist" Gina Belafonte, Creative Director of Sankofa.org. She's also the daughter of American singer, actor, andcivil rights activist Harry Belafonte and American dancer, actress and costume designer Julie Robinson Belafonte. And she brings some amazing records and equally great stories to go with them. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Red Top - Betty Carter - Betty Carter At Her BestIgbesi Aiye (Song of Praise to God) - Solomon Ilori -

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