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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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29:54

Interview with Singer/Bassist Carlene Ray p1

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/04/07

We start the first in a 2 part interview with Singer/Bassist Carlene Ray. Carlene tells about her rich career in Jazz: her early work with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an all female big band that existed from 1933-1955. We move from there to her work helping Mary Lou Williams produce her famous Catholic Mass.Learn more about Carlene at https://jmih.org/past_event/carline-ray-a-pioneers-pioneerNoteCarlene passed away July 23, 2013 at age 88. In my interview with singer, Catherine Russell,

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29:53

Interview with Singer/Bassist, Carlene Ray p2

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/04/07

We continue with our interview with Singer/Bassist, Carlene Ray. She tells us about her work with the Alvin Ailey Dance. Then we move on to her work with R&B singer Ruth Brown. Learn more about Carlene at https://jmih.org/past_event/carline-ray-a-pioneers-pioneer/

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29:48

Interview with vocalist, Giacomo Gates P1

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/04/07

In Part One of our interview with Singer Giacomo Gates a Storyteller/Jazz Singer, we talk about his CD "The Songs of Gil-Scott Heron-The Revolution Will Be Jazz " Learn how it came about and listen to selected cuts.Learn more about Giacomo atwww.giacomogates.com.

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29:42

Giacomo Gates Vocalist, P2

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/04/07

In Part 2 of our interview with Giacomo Gates, we talk about his influences and a bit about his diverse travels and jobs in the past. Listen to cuts from his CD's Luminosity and The Songs of Gil Scott Heron-The Revolution Will Be Jazz"www.giacomogates.com.

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30:58

Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/02/16

In this 2 part interview we listen to performances of Improvised (on the spot) compositions featuring David and his friends, and tells us how he became publisher of Cadence Magazine Online. Learn more about Cadence Magazine Online at www.cadencejazzworld.com

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31:25

Interview with David Haney pianist, publisher of...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/02/16

It was a so interesting to talk with pianist, David Haney. Based in Portland OR he travels often to NYC to perform at a place called Joe’s Pub. Since 2012 he’s been the publisher and contributing editor of Cadence Magazine Online.Learn more about Cadence Magazine Online at www.cadencejazzworld.com

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29:54

Interview with saxophonist, author, Paul Combs P2

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/02/16

In part 2 of our interview with Paul Combs we learn in more detail the many jazz musicians who learned from the expertise of Tad Dameron . Learn more about Paul at paulcombs.com

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29:54

Interview with author, saxophonist, Paul Combs P1

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/02/16

We begin our two part conversation for Author, composer, Saxophonist , Paul Combs. We talk about his book ”Dameronia-The Life and Music of Tad Dameron" Now based in San Diego. CA , Paul was one of our long time Boston area musicians and we were very happy to have him on the show. In part 1 Paul talks about how he came to write this biography and gives us insights on how Tad Dameron influenced Jazz artists during the Bop Era.Learn more about Paul at paulcombs.com

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30:01

We remember vocalist, Dakota Staton Interview in...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/01/25

We go back to 1995 and listen to an interview with Singing Legend, Dakota Staton. Dakota came to Studio 952 in New York City to talk with us. She told about how she got started in the music business and her early experiences.Dakota Staton was our next door neighbor when I was growing up in New York City. I would visit her often as my mother told me “Show people are good people, go visit her”We lost touch after she moved away and then in 1995 I met her at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston where she was

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29:54

Remembering trumpet player, Clark Terry in this 1996...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/01/25

We present an interview with Jazz Legend, Trumpeter Clark Terry. Back in 1996 when we first started working in the media we had the opportunity to meet and talk with him during one of his annual visits to the University of NH.Clark took the time for a chat and then allowed us to listen in as he gave a master class to Jazz students. We also talked with, Professor Emeritus, Paul Verrette who was at the University at that time. He gives us the background into Clark Terry's relationship with the

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29:37

Interview with pianist, composer,photographer, Henry...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/01/25

Pianist, Composer, Photographer, Arranger Henry ButlerWe were able to chat with him for a bit at the Newport Jazz Festival. . Blind from birth, his story is inspiring. Learn more about Henry Butler at Henry Butler - Wikipedia . See his photography at on Facebook at Henry Butler PhotographyHe passed away on July 2, 2018

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28:37

Ron Scott Interview on the Jazz Train

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2026/01/08

We traveled on the Amtrack Jazz Train sponsored by the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We met writer Ron Scott on the train when traveling from NYC to Pittsburgh. We met up on the return trip to talk about the jazz festival and his work as a writer on the Amsterdam News.

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30:01

Interview with bassist ,Rufus Reid at Jazz Congress...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/11/23

Meet Bassist/Composer/ Educator Rufus Reid. We met a tJazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. In part 1 of our interview he explains his term ” Every Song is a playground” and in in Part 2 he tells us about his mentor and boss Band Leader Eddie Harris. Learn more at rufusreid.com

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30:00

Interview with bassist, Rufus Reid at Jazz Congress ...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/11/23

Meet Bassist/Composer/ Educator Rufus Reid. We met a tJazz Congress at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. In part 1 of our interview he explains his term ” Every Song is a playground” and in in Part 2 he tells us about his mentor and boss Band Leader Eddie Harris. Learn more at rufusreid.com

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29:30

Interview with Joe Lovono at Newport 2022 Part 2

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/11/23

We take you to the Newport Jazz Festival 55. We meet and talk with Saxophonist Joe Lovano in this 2 part series. We talk about the history of the Newport Jazz Festival, the musicians featured on this project and communicating his wisdom to young artists. Learn more about Joe at www.joelovano.com.

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29:36

Interview with Saxophoninst Joe Lovono at Newport...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/11/23

We take you to the Newport Jazz Festival 55. We meet and talk with Saxophonist Joe Lovano in this 2 part series. We talk about the history of the Newport Jazz Festival, the musicians featured on this project and communicating his wisdom to young artists. Learn more about Joe at www.joelovano.com.

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29:43

Interview with Jack DeJohnette at the Newpor Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/10/27

In Part 2 we continue our chat with Jack DeJohnette. . This time he talks more about the musicians on his CD "Sound Travels" and how he started out in the music business.Learn more about Jack DeJohnette @www.jackdejohnette.com

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29:39

Interview with Jack DeJohnette at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/10/27

We talk with drummer, Jack DeJohnette. This was our first interview with Jack at the Newport Jazz Festival. In Part 1 we talk about his 2012 NEA Jazz Master Award and his CD "Sound Travels". Learn more about Jack DeJohnette @ www.jackdejohnette.com

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29:42

Interview with Eddie Palmeri at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/08/17

I'm saddened to say that on August 9, 2025 Eddie Palmieri passed away. We remember him in this interview when we met at the Newport Jazz Festival after one of his sets."In Part 2 of this feature Eddie tells us about the many musicians he has collaborated with through the years to make his music not just Latin and not just Jazz but his own brand and style. He also shares stories about his performances across the globe. www.eddiepalmierimusic.com"

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29:41

Interview with Eddie Palmieri at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/08/17

I'm saddened to say that on August 9, 2025 Eddie Palmieri passed away. We remember him in this two part interview when we met at the Newport Jazz Festival after one of his sets.Part 1"We have a spirited conversation with Latin Jazz Legend Eddie Palmieri. In,Part One, of this feature he tells about his early beginnings and about his brother Charlie Palmieri getting him started in music. He also tells us who were his major influences in Jazz.www.eddiepalmierimusic.com "

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