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Backstage Bay Area

Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores San Francisco’s jazz music scene in depth. It features intimate interviews with emerging and established artists. The program also offers a unique glimpse into the artists" creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects.

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00:17:37

Adam Bodine Interview

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2023/12/18

An in-demand keyboardist outside his own projects, Adam Bodine, has racked up thousands of performances with hundreds of groups, playing alongside some of the best in the biz. A go-to studio session musician to boot, Bodine is regularly recruited for all sorts of recording work. He has also accompanied various theatrical productions, including musicals, silent films, improv comedy, dance troupes, and various cultural arts and social justice presentations. Extra cool, Adam currently plays in the

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00:23:37

Mike Marlier and Eric Gunnison Interview

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2023/12/18

Mike Marlier has performed and recorded with countless artists and musicians, including Dave Grusin, Nelson Rangell, Benny Golson, Bobby Shew, Rob Mullins, the Neophonic Jazz Orchestra, Lee Ritenour, and Stanley Jordan. He is the staff drummer at the annual Conference on World Affairs at CU and Mile Hi Church in Lakewood. Marlier was the featured drummer at the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert presented by the Gift of Jazz in 2009 and presented a clinic and masterclass at a Gospel Chops seminar in

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00:24:29

Max Bessesen Interview

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2023/12/16

Max Bessesen is a multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer in NYC. His “saxophone virtuosity” (Downbeat) has made him an in-demand sideman alongside musicians like Frank Lacy, Joe Farnsworth, and Mimi Jones. He has performed across the US, the Netherlands, Jordan, and NYC venues like Dizzy’s, Ornithology, and Birdland. His acclaimed 2020 album Trouble (Ropeadope) features Ron Miles, and the single “Bakkam” won an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. Max Bessesen and his group will appear at Dazzle on

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00:29:13

Lynn Skinner Interview

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2023/12/16

Lynn Skinner is a classically trained vocalist whose out-of-the-box personality quickly led her to weave her 3-octave voice into jazz, original music, folk, bossa nova, and a series of tribute concerts ranging from Duke Ellington to Joni Mitchell. For over 40 years, Lynn has brought her artistry as a Denver-based performer and voice educator to much of the USA, the UK, France, and Switzerland in intimate cafés, clubs, schools, festivals, and concert halls. Lynn Skinner and her band will perform at

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00:27:22

Elias Earl Interview

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2023/12/16

DAES is a group of musicians committed to pushing the boundaries of jazz music through modern jazz hip-hop fusion. DAES comprises current and former students from the Denver School of the Arts. Members include Elias Earl (vibraphone), Declan Scully aka GOLDICHOPS (drums), Scarlet Before-Horses (piano), Aesop Pelta-Tiller (bass), and Gwen Parney featured on saxophone. DAES will perform at Dazzle on Friday, January 5, for a 6:30 p.m. show. Doors open at 5:30. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:22:26

Koki Renwick Interview

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2023/12/16

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with Koki Renwick of Moon.unit. We discussed their music and upcoming performance at Dazzle on Saturday, January 6. Moon.unit is an emerging project out of Boston, a brainchild of three current New England Conservatory students. It features Denver’s own Koki Renwick on trumpet, synth, and electronics, Jake Walters on piano, synth bass, and vocals, and Dominic Vance on drums, electronics, percussion, and moon.unit combines the styles of modern

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00:20:55

Interview with Guitarist J.J. Murphy

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2023/12/03

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with Denver guitarist, composer, and teacher J.J. Murphy. We discussed his upcoming performance at Dazzle on Saturday, December 16. As a composer and a guitarist, J.J. Murphy brings a soulful vitality to contemporary music. His sound is an effortless blend of folk, blues, rock, and jazz, with covers from Thelonious Monk to Radiohead. “JJ is an inspiring guitarist well versed in many styles, but he made me fall in love with blues and slide guitar

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00:17:03

Lauren Frihauf Interview and Album Preview

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2023/11/20

In this episode of Backstage Jazz, we spoke with Laurena Frihauf, a rising star in the music industry whose talent has been recognized on prestigious platforms. She discussed her upcoming solo album and performance at Dazzle on December 7th. Her music carries an indie singer-songwriter essence, infused with folk and neo-soul elements, creating a captivating and unique sonic landscape. Surprisingly, Lauren's urban vibe starkly contrasts the rural farm where she lives and creates, adding an

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00:30:40

Art Lande and Sam Williams Interview

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2023/11/14

This episode features an interview with Grammy-nominated musician Art Lande and jazz sax player Sam Williams. We discussed tracks from their current album Portals, and the duo’s upcoming show at Dazzle on November 26. Sam Williams is a saxophonist and music educator, currently residing in Boulder, CO. Experienced in various music styles, Sam performs regularly in jazz venues and concert halls throughout northern Colorado and beyond. Grammy-nominated Art Lande is an internationally known pianist,

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00:29:01

Ronnie Foster Interview

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2023/11/10

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with the legendary jazz/funk organist Ronnie Foster. We discussed his latest album, Reboot, and his upcoming shows at Dazzle. Ronnie Foster’s return to Blue Note Records is an event of synergistic quintessence, completeness, and coolness. The organ great’s dynamic new album, Reboot, arrives upon the 50th anniversary of his 1972 Blue Note debut, Two Headed Freap, which is also being reissued this year as part of the label’s Classic Vinyl

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00:31:03

Interview With Denver Jazz Pianist Justin Adams

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2023/11/01

Justin Adams is a versatile, first-call Denver jazz pianist and educator. Justin has performed with jazz greats Claudio Roditi, J.P. Torres, Chris Calloway, Candido Camaro, and Claudio Slon and has played at many national jazz festivals and appeared numerous times at Nocturne with the Derek Banach Quintet. In this episode, we discussed the value of music education and listened to a few tracks with his band, Medianoche Honrado. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:19:11

Theon Cross Interview

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2023/10/30

Theon Cross is an award-winning tuba player and composer. He is a key component of London’s thriving jazz scene, and his unique sound has been described as ‘innovative’ and hailed for ‘reinventing the tuba.’ His debut EP ‘Aspirations’ brought him international attention and garnered him a Jazz FM nomination for Best Jazz Newcomer in 2016. In 2019, he released his debut album ‘Fyah’ which was met with critical acclaim worldwide, charting at # 1 on the UK official Jazz & Blues charts, # 23 on the

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00:16:36

Interview With Bandleader Reid Poole

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2023/10/28

This episode features an interview with musician, bandleader, and composer Reid Poole. We discussed and played a few tracks from his catalog and talked about his upcoming show at Dazzle on November 8. Reid's proficiency knows no bounds, whether it's the raw emotion of the blues, the timeless notes of traditional New Orleans brass bands, or the intricate rhythms of bebop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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00:25:20

Interview With Guitarist Steve Langemo

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2023/10/27

This episode features an interview with jazz guitarist Steve Langemo. We discussed tracks from his album Up From The Outside and talked about his upcoming show at Dazzle on November 24. As a solo artist, Steve has released three full-length albums of original jazz/funk/fusion material: Out Loud in 2008, There to Here in 2018, and Up From The Outside in 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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00:15:39

Harold López-Nussa Interview

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2023/10/26

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with jazz pianist Harold López-Nussa. Ewe discussed his new album, Timba a la Americana, and his upcoming show at Dazzle on November 18. Cuban-born pianist and composer HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA begins an exciting new chapter of his fascinating career with his Blue Note debut, Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France

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00:27:36

Interview With Jazz Pianist Andy Nevala

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2023/10/26

The Andy Nevala Quartet performs traditional and contemporary Cuban Jazz. Dr. Andy Nevala, pianist, has been recognized by Downbeat Magazine for directing, arranging, composing, and performing. Nevala has toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Steve Lippia, Eddie Turner, and The ProJazz Trio. The musician has recorded on over 20 CDs released in the US, Japan, and South America, most recently New West Records' “Big Band of Brothers,” which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, and

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02:02:21

Interview With tenor Sax Master and Bandleader Keith...

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2023/10/21

A jazz musician since the 1970s, Keith Oxman, toured with the Buddy Rich big band in 1986 and has played with artists including Art Blakey, Sonny Stitt, Red Holloway, Pete Christlieb, Jack McDuff, Phil Woods, Dave Brubeck, Jon Hendricks, Pete Christlieb, Louis Bellson, Pearl Bailey, The Temptations and The Fifth Dimension. He has eleven CDs on the Capri Records label. Two of his CDs were with John Coltrane’s trombonist Curtis Fuller, one with liner notes written by Benny Golson. Keith is also a

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00:22:12

Milquetoast & Co’s James McAndrew

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2023/10/18

In this episode of Backstage Jazz, we spoke with singer, guitarist, and producer James McAndrew of Denver-based Milquetoast & Co. about the band’s upcoming show at Dazzle on Saturday, November 11, and their new album Run Rant Rave. Denver-based Milquetoast & Co. mingles high-intensity indie rock with angular elements of Americana and a melancholic touch. The band’s music has drawn comparisons to Morphine, Murder by Death, Jeff Buckley, and even a little DeVotchKa. The lyrics are abundantly

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00:12:56

Interview With Tyler Trepp

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2023/10/17

Tyler was a part of IU Straight No Chaser for all four years of college, serving as the group's Musical Director for three years. He graduated in 2007, which makes him the youngest member. After college, he sang on two cruise ships with the a cappella group "Oceans F"ur." He joined Straight No Chaser in 2009 and was a part of SNC's first PBS special, "Live in "New York." He says he's been very blessed to do this for a living and can't thank the fans

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00:25:16

Interview With Jazz Pianist Jack Dunlevie

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2023/10/17

Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, winning composition and recital performance awards. Performing full-time around Colorado and touring nationally, he can be heard playing Jazz, Classical, Salsa, and Bluegrass with various bands both as a side man and as a leader. Thanks for listening, and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live and online. Purchase their

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