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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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29:43

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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29:39

Interview with Shelia Jordan Part 3

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/08/17

We were saddened to hear of the passing of singing legend, Shelia Jordan on August 11, 2025We met Shelia at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019 when we interviewed The Royal Bopsters. Unable to schedule an interview that day we made a special date after the festival.It was a wonderful trip to the Catskills to visit Jazz Singing Legend, Shelia Jordan. She invited us to her home in Upstate New York to interview her. She graciously gave us lunch and then we talked for over 40 minutes.This is part on of

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29:29

Interview with Shelia Jordan P2

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/08/17

We were saddened to hear of the passing of singing legend, Shelia Jordan on August 11, 2025We met Shelia at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019 when we interviewed The Royal Bopsters. Unable to schedule an interview that day we made a special date after the festival.It was a wonderful trip to the Catskills to visit Jazz Singing Legend, Shelia Jordan. She invited us to her home in Upstate New York to interview her. She graciously gave us lunch and then we talked for over 40 minutes.This is part on of

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29:39

Interview with Shelia Jordan Part 1

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/08/14

We were saddened to hear of the passing of singing legend, Shelia Jordan on August 11, 2025We met Shelia at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019 when we interviewed The Royal Bopsters. Unable to schedule an interview that day we made a special date after the festival. It was a wonderful trip to the Catskills to visit Jazz Singing Legend, Shelia Jordan. She invited us to her home in Upstate New York to interview her. She graciously gave us lunch and then we talked for over 40 minutes.This is part on of

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29:39

Interview with photographer, Adriana Mateo at the...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/30

We were able to chat with award winning photographer, Adriana Mateo at the Newport Jazz Festival where she was signing copies of her book “AM Jazz Three Generations Under the Lens”. The forward was written by saxophonist, Jimmy Heath so we feature the music of jimmy Heath and encourage you to log on to www.adrianamateo.com to explore her photos while listening to the show

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29:43

Interview with singer/pianist Karrin Allyson at the...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/30

Meet four time Grammy, Nominee Karrin Allyson. We were able to chat with here at the Newport Jazz Festival after her performance with the Newport 60 Band. Learn more about Karrin at www.karrin.com.

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35:28

Interview with Jackie Lennon - President of...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/30

Meet vocalist, Jackie Lennon who is president of the non-profit organization International Women in Jazz. Jackie and I talk about IWJ, it’s purpose and various projects they plan for members and those who love Jazz. Learn about IWJ at www.internationalwomeninjazz.org

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29:53

Interview with Ahmad Jamal at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/30

Part 2 of our interview with Ahmad Jamal he gives advice to Jazz Musicians as to how to survive in this current music business environment and he talks about his future plans for his music. https://www.ahmadjamal.com (updated since this interview)

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29:50

Interview with Ahmad Jamal at the Newport Jazz...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/30

This month we pay homage in memory of Jazz Legend, Pianist Ahmad Jamal. This interview at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2010 was my very first interview with a major artist! It was loads of fun to meet someone I had listened to and admired since a teen. In part 1 he talks about his latest CD"A Quite Time" and use of his own compositions. Learn more about Ahmad Jamal at https://www.ahmadjamal.com (updated since this interview)

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27:54

Interview with photographer, Richard Conde at the...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/04

Meet photographer Richard Conde. We met many years ago when I started covering the Newport Jazz Festival for ‘The Jazz Room”. We talk about jazz and photgraphy and how the arts intertwine. While you’re listening log on to www.richardcondephotos.com .You’ll see how his photos tell both his story and each artist he’s photographed

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29:08

Interview with bassist Reggie Workman Part 2

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/04

In part 2 of our interview with bassist, Reggie Workman talked about his life since that historic time. Reggie talked about his life since that historic time. We talked and talked and the one interview became two parts. He's currently working as a composer, arranger and teacher. Learn about Reggie and his work at reggieworkmanmusic.com/

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29:31

Interview with bassist, Reggie Workman P.1

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/04

In part one of our interview with bassist. Reggie Workman he tells us about his work with John Coltrane, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Yousef Latife, Pharoh Sanders, Miles Davis,Tommy Flannagan and many more.Learn about Reggie and his work at reggieworkmanmusic.com/

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29:53

Interview with Clark Terry 1995

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/06/01

At the very beginning of this podcast journey I interviewed Clark Terry at the University of New Hampshire. The college awarded him a Doctorial Degree in Music. The college has a strong jazz department. We talk about his career and you'll hear a bit of him giveing a workshop to the jazz students.This is one of my photos of Clark at the Newport Jazz Festival

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29:44

Interview at the Newport Jazz Festival w/ Jon Batiste...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/05/30

Meet Multi-Instrumentalist Jon Batiste and two members of his band Staying Human. We had a chance for a brief sit down and chat after their set at the Newport Jazz Festival. They talked about how they met and how they are looking forward to working with Stephen Colbert on the Late Show. Learn more about Jon Batiste and Staying Hunan at Home - Jon Batiste

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27:10

Interview with pianist, Emmet Cohen at the Pittsburgh...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/20

We talk about his 2024 release “Vibe Provider”, his roles in the music business, and community building with music. Learn more about Emmet at www.emmetcohen.com

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28:40

Interview with saxophonist, Lou Donaldson at Studio...

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/20

In part two of our interview with Lou Donaldson we continue with our chat with Saxophonist Lou Donaldson. He tells us about working with Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith

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29:36

Interview with saxophonist, Lou Donaldson P1

The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones ·

2025/04/20

We met Lou at the Newport Jazz Festival. He was unable to talk with us at Newport so we met at Studio 952 in Manhattan. In this part one of our interview Lou tells us how he got started in the business and why he took up the Saxophone.

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