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The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

Joan Watson-Jones

"The Jazz Room" has had many changes since starting in 2006. Our format is Jazz and conversation.For many years we have covered the Newport Jazz Festival and the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Each program we present the music of independent jazz artists, as well as those we"ve grown to love through the years. And yes, of course, the legends.Produced by - Eye of Samantha ProductionsProgram Director- jane_prescott@aol.comFor comments or questions joan@joanwatsonjones.comFor a photo gallery

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28:39

Interview with Sean Jones at the Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/20

We met trumpet player, Sean Jones after his set at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We talk about his part in the creation of the festival, the young musicians in his band and his plaans for the future. Learn more at www.sean-jones.com

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30:37

Interview with pianist, Arturo O'Farrell at the...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/20

In Part 2 he expands his thoughts to discuss the ”Still, Small Voice” that we as a people share and the Non-Profit Organization he formed to benefit out of work performers of all genres during the Covid 19 quarantine. Learn more about Arturo at https://www.auturoofarrill.com.

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31:41

Interview with Arturo O'Farrell at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/20

We met Pianist, Composer Arturo O ‘Farrill after his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about his Grammy winning album “Four Questions”. In part 1 we talk about the influence of Dr. Cornell West and the ”Four Questions” as the inspiration for his album.. Learn more about Arturo at https://www.auturoofarrill.com.

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29:54

Kevin Eubanks Interview Part 2

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/02

We met Kevin at Jazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center NYC. In Part 1 of our interview we talk about his time on The Jay Leno Show and a mutual friend. In Part 2 we talk about his work doing workshops with young people. Learn more at kevineubanks.com

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3:51

Interview with Jose James at the Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/02

Meet singer/songwriter Jose James. We met with him at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We talked about his CD “ON and ON”, the challenges of interpreting the songs of songwriters and his work as singing on the sound track for the movie “50 Shades Darker” Learn more at www.josejames.com

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31:27

Interview with Guitarist at Jazz Congress at Jazz at...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/02

We met Kevin at Jazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center NYC. In Part 1 of our interview we talk about his time on The Jay Leno Show and a mutual friend. In Part 2 we talk about his work doing workshops with young people. Learn more at kevineubanks.com

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29:21

Interview with Terri Lyn Carrington at Jazz Congress...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/01

We chat with Grammy Winning Drummer, Terri Lyne Carrington at the Jazz Congress at Lincoln Center in NYC. We talk about her CDs The Mosaic Project and Mosaic Project:Love and Soul and how she developed her ideas for both projects. Learn more at:www.terrilynecarringnton.com

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29:23

Interview with pianist, Bertha Hope at Studio 952 NYC

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/01

Meet award winning pianist, Bertha Hope. She talks about her husband Elmo Hope and her CD "Nothing But Love" featuring drummer Jimmy Cobb as part of her ensemble. For more information Bertha Hope's Biography (thehistorymakers.org)The Jazz Foundation

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29:39

Interview with Orrin Evans at the Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/03/08

In part two we talk about the origins of a couple of songs featured on his CD and learn about the musicians who are on this CD with him. Learn more about him at https://www.orrinevansmusic.com

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28:24

Interview with Orrin Evans at th Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/03/08

We met pianist/composer, Orrin Evans at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. In part one of this interview we talk about his CD “The Red Door”, the meaning of Red, the Jazz Train and Jazz elders.

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34:17

Kenny Barron Interview at the Newport Jazz Festival

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/03/08

We met with pianist, Kenny Barron just before his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about his musical roots and his recording “Beyond this Place”. Learn more at kennybarron.com

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28:58

Interview Catherine Russell at Jazz at Lincoln Center...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/25

Meet Catherine Russell. She talks about her career that spans the spectrum of music and also her Mom, Singer/Bassist, Carlene Ray. We also talk about her CD "Harlem On My Mind" Learn more at catherinerussell.net

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34:35

Interview with Christie Dasheill at the Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/25

We enjoyed our conversation with singer, Christie Dasheil. She talks about her CD “Journey in Black” and what it was like growing up in a musical family. Learn more about Christie at https://www.christiedashiell.com/

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35:18

Interview with Chelsea Baratz at the Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/25

We met with many artists at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We talked with saxophonist, Chelsea Baratz and her dog King. She talks about growing up in Pittsburgh and the musicians and teachers who encouraged her, and, her CD “In Faith” Learn more about Chelsea at https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/chelsea-baratz

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30:03

Interview with Jazzmeia Horn at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/25

We met with singer/composer/arranger Jazzmeia Horn at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about her CD “Dear Love” and her big band, ”Noble Force”. Learn more at www.artistryofjazzhorn.com

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29:52

Interview with Claire Daly " Baritone Monk"

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/25

Claire Daly was a frequent visitor to "The Jazz Room" at Studio 952 in NYC. This was one of her earlier visits to talk about her CD " Baritone Monk." Sadly she passed away in Oct 2024. look for more of her interviews on this site.

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34:31

Interview Dave Holland at the Newport Jazz Festival

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/08

We were able to chat a bit with bassist, Dave Holland just before his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talked about the musicians with him on that date and he answered questions from our friend Dave Zox. Learn more about Dave at www.daveholland.com

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33:24

Interview with Lakecia Benjamin at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/07

Meet saxophonist, composer, Lakicia Benjamin. We met briefly after her set at the Newport Jazz Festival. She talks about her CD, “Phoenix” and the story behind the project. Learn more at www.lakeciabenjamin.com

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29:48

Interview with Kurt Elling at the Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/02/07

Our interview with Kurt Elling at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival includes stories about the people who have lifted him up through the years and his personal observations of The Jazz Room during his visit. Learn more at www.kurtelling.com

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27:44

Interview Maria Schneider at the Newport Jazz Festival

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/01/13

We met with Orchestra Leader/Composer Maria Schneider at the Newport Jazz Festival. This show is a bit different as per Maria’s request she asked I play 30 seconds of music and one full composition from her project "Data Lords".As you listen to this interview she talks not only about creating her music, but defending her copyrights of her work in this world of free music streaming and music distributors charging artist exorbitant fees for their use digitally. Learn more about Maria at

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