The Stereo Image

In this conversation, John Kiehl shares his journey from a childhood surrounded by music to his experiences in education and the pivotal moments that shaped his musical identity. He reflects on the influence of his mother, his early musical education, and the transition from mathematics to music, highlighting key experiences that ignited his passion for jazz and performance. In this conversation, John Kiehl shares his journey from facing health challenges during college to navigating the

In this conversation, Mike Jones and Neil Tesser explore the rich history of jazz, its personal significance in Tesser's life, and the evolution of jazz radio and clubs in Chicago. Tesser shares his early experiences with music, his transition from classical to jazz, and his journey through the vibrant Chicago jazz scene. They discuss the importance of community, education, and the avant-garde movement in jazz, reflecting on how these elements shape the current landscape of jazz music. In this

Mike and Andy have known each other for around 40 years - from their days working at Soundtrack Recording Studio.  Mike as a session pianist and Andy as a recording engineer.  They met up again when they realized they had a mutual friend in Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller.  Andy spends these days taking wildlife photography and directing voice over artists.  He has a fascinating take on growing and working in the audio industry.Mike Jones and Andy delve into the profound impact of music on their

Welcome to The Stereo Image!  Host Mike Jones talks with creative and interesting people about how music fits into their lives.  As the music director for Penn & Teller for over 20 years, Mike has met and discussed music with dozens of interesting characters over the years.  Even though he's dedicated his life to music, he realized that there is much to discover from discussing how music shapes and influences people. Our first episode is with the owner of Mike's record label, Tom Burns.  Tom