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The Stereo Image

Join host Mike Jones as he discusses music in the lives of creative and interesting people! Mike talks 1-on-1 with the various people he has met as a jazz pianist and music director for Penn & Teller. Music plays a part in how creative people are inspired, whether someone is an accomplished musician or just listened to their favorite album on repeat in school. With humor and curiosity, Mike talks music with some fascinating people!

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69:47

Leonard Slatkin: Classical to Jazz to Hollywood and back

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2026/04/02

This week we are so excited to have the phenomenal conductor, Leonard Slatkin! Leonard is an icon of the classical music world but he grew up surrounded by jazz giants and Hollywood legends. Not many people can say that Frank Sinatra tucked him in as a child!This episode marks 1 year of The Stereo Image! To celebrate, we recorded this in person at Mike's Las Vegas home. Learn more about Leonard: Leonard Slatkin.com Las Vegas Philharmonic Nashville Symphony Leonard Slatkin on YouTube

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63:14

From Shecky Greene to Penn & Teller: Glenn Alai's...

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2026/03/19

Glenn Alai joins the Stereo Image to trace his lifelong love of variety entertainment — from growing up on TV specials and Atlantic City shows to studying casino entertainment at UNLV and building the Penn & Teller organization into a Las Vegas mainstay.He shares backstage stories, career-defining moments, and how he helped bring vintage performers and modern magicians like Piff into the mainstream, reflecting on decades of change in show business and the resilience of live performance.

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51:04

From Disneyland Sets to New York Jazz Glory: Judy...

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2026/03/05

“They didn’t let anyone sit in at Bradley’s unless you were Bill Evans!”This week we continue our conversation with Judy Carmichael as she recalls leaving Disneyland, moving to New York, and breaking into the jazz world. She shares encounters with legends like Roy Eldridge and Tommy Flanagan, the pivotal "Handful of Keys" moment, and how determination and talent won her respect. Judy also reflects on career choices—staying true to jazz instead of commercial work—her friendships and supporters, and

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51:30

Stride, Stories, and Legendary Mentors: Judy...

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2026/02/19

"There is a time when you just have to say 'LAYOUT'!"This week on The Stereo Image, Judy Carmichael, celebrated stride pianist, joins Mike to discuss her musical journey—from discovering vintage player pianos and Count Basie recordings to early gigs, mentors like Dave McKenna, and studying the greats by ear rather than transcription. They explore performing solo, accompanying herself, the importance of listening and mentorship, experiences playing with top jazz musicians, and how live performance

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73:22

Céline Peterson prefers Sarah Vaughan to Britney Spears

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2026/02/05

Our latest guest is Céline Peterson, daughter of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Céline and Mike talk about the importance of fair treatment and appreciation for artists. Céline shares her experiences managing artists and the impact of social media on music careers, while also reflecting on her upbringing in a musical family. More info for this episode: Oscar Peterson's 100th Birthday Celebraion Year Oscar, With Love Bassist Dave Young Drummer Mark McLean Britney Spears (YouTube) Sarah

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56:39

Randy Pitchford: People have eclectic tastes in ways...

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2026/01/22

This week, Mike chats with Randy Pitchford. Randy owns Gearbox Software which produces the Borderlands game series among others. He is incredibly smart and insightful. Mike and Randy talk about the creative music kids are making these days and how it relates to the music earlier generations created. Randy grew up in a musical family and plays the piano himself. But that’s not all! Randy is also an accomplished magician and performer. It’s fascinating to hear his take on music from the perspective of

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66:17

Eric Mingus - "You had to be in the room to really...

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2026/01/08

We are so excited to have Eric Mingus on this week’s episode! In fact, that Mike stammers through the first part of the episode because he’s so excited! Luckily he gets past that and he and Eric have a wonderful discussion about his own recent projects and a little about growing up as a member of jazz royalty with his dad Charles Mingus. Note: Occasionally you hear some dogs in the background. Eric was fostering a bunch of dogs when we talked. Mike's cat, Ella, gave her meow of approval.Eric

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61:59

Tim Jenison: building an analog recording studio in a...

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2025/12/18

Today we are excited to have Tim Jenison on the podcast. If we were looking for guests who would literally embody the name of this show, Tim would be the perfect guest. He is an inventor, filmmaker, musician, and amazing technician who’s current project is to build a recording studio using only analogue gear. He knows his tech and he knows his music too.You might have heard of him from his Tim’s Vermeer documentary but I talk with him more about one of his latest projects. He’s building a recording

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53:56

Howard Reich: Writing about Music and History

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2025/12/04

In this episode, Mike chats with former Chicago Tribune music critic, Howard Reich. Howard shares his journey from being a jazz critic to becoming an accidental filmmaker and opera writer. He emphasizes the role of music in storytelling and the importance of critics in promoting lesser-known artists. He also reflects on his transition to new artistic mediums like opera and ballet, celebrating the legacy of musicians and the power of music to shape identity and experience.More Info for this

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60:01

Ashley Kahn: How do you listen to new music?

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2025/11/20

Our latest guest is Ashley Kahn, author, educator, and deep thinker! He and Mike discuss how people discover and listen to music today and how it differs from the past.More info for this episode: Paul Simon's Graceland (YouTube) Dr John - There Must Be A Better World Somewhere (YouTube) International Society of Jazz Arrangers & Composers John Beasley - pianist Tuesday's Just As Bad Radio Show Hot Tuna Blues (YouTube) The Universal Tone By Ashley Kahn Monty Alexander - pianist Montreux Alexander

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50:53

Marc Myers: JazzWax and Music Listening

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2025/11/06

This week’s episode features Marc Myers. If you are a lover of all things music, Marc is the man for you. If you appreciate music's history and evolution, Marc is the man for you. If you have always wanted to get into jazz music but just didn’t know where to begin or what to listen for, Marc is the man for you! Marc is the creator of JazzWax which hosts a wealth of history, stories, opinions, and more about jazz and other forms of music.We talk a little about the musicians Marc has known over the

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55:39

Jason Garfield - Juggling the Olympics and Fitness

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2025/10/23

This week, Mike is talking with Jason Garfield. Jason is a great juggler. But don’t roll your eyes at that. He does a lot of other things too! Jason is trying to get juggling into the Olympics and he talks a little about the struggles involved in that. He is also a fitness buff and he and Mike have a lot to say about that. Mostly Mike which is odd since Jason is the expert.Jason also learned to play the piano… sort of . He has opinions about that too. We had a great time talking with Jason and we

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53:30

Piff & Jade: The man & woman behind the dragon &...

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2025/10/08

In a first for this podcast (and probably many others) our guest is a magic dragon! Of course his lovely and talented sidekick, Jade Simone, is here too! In fact, while Piff has many musical opinions, Jade is the one with the extensive musical background. This episode is kind of a free-for-all. It’s what you would expect from a dragon. Among the fray, many musical opinions are expressed. In the end, we learn that AI is coming for us all, including dragons!Because this was recorded at Piff &

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60:55

Scotty Meltzer has the WORST taste in music!

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2025/09/25

For the month of September, Mike is talking to 2 of his good friends. He talks to them separately but they make up a comedy-juggling duo who have performed together for many years. Because of that, the humor gets a little… sarcastic, biting, and even sometimes harsh. With that disclaimer out of the way…Today Mike talks with Scotty Meltzer. Scotty is the other half of the juggling-comedy duo at Comedy Industries. Scotty is incredibly smart, funny, articulate, and LOVES being the butt of the joke

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64:53

Katrine Spang Hanssen - You have to hate your partner...

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2025/09/11

Today Mike talks with Katrine Spang-Hanssen. She is a great juggler and drummer, a funny conversationalist, a lovely person, and one half of Comedy Industries.Mike and Katrine discuss their love of jazz music, their experiences with other music growing up, and what it’s like to work in a performing duo. Of course the ultimate performing duo, Penn & Teller, come up numerous times. Katrine is from Denmark! We’ll get that out of the way now because Mike continues a long running joke of confusing

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01:17:36

Mike Close is good with his hands - Magician and...

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2025/08/28

Jonesy and Michael Close explore the intertwined worlds of music and magic, delving into Michael's early influences, his journey into both fields, and the challenges he faced as a performer in Las Vegas. They discuss the importance of mentorship, the evolution of live music in Vegas, and the realities of pursuing a career in the arts.In their conversation, Jonesy and Michael Close delve into the intricacies of cocktail piano performances, the challenges of solo gigs, and the evolution of audience

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55:50

Dean Cameron - From Summer School to Music Man

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2025/08/15

Our guest this week is the indomitable actor, Dean Cameron! You may have seen him in Summer School, Ski School, or the TV show for Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Or you've seen him in one of his numerous other acting gigs that don't involve school.In addition to acting, he plays in a fun band called Low Speed Chase and he wrote (with the help of his Nigerian friend) and acted in a hilarious play called Nigerian Spam Scam Scam. We talk about all that and his experiences growing up and getting into

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39:39

Hank O'Neal - Part 2: The Renaissance Man of Jazz

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2025/07/31

Welcome to Part 2 of Mike's talk with Hank O'Neal. In Part 1 we discussed the creation of Chiaroscuro Records and Hank's work on the jazz cruises. In this part Hank shares more stories from the jazz cruises as well as discussions about his photography and his "government work" in which he has since made a donation to the CIA museum... Additionally, they discuss the art of photography, capturing moments, and the changing value of creative work in today's digital age. Hank is a renaissance man who

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44:33

Hank O'Neal: Owner of Chiaroscuro Records

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2025/07/17

This week we present part 1 of Mike's chat with Hank O'Neal. In this first part, Hank shares his journey through the world of jazz music, detailing the founding and evolution of Chiaroscuro Records, his early musical influences, and the innovative concept of jazz cruises. With anecdotes about legendary musicians and insights into the music industry, Hank provides a rich tapestry of experiences that highlight the importance of creativity and passion in music. Jonesy and Hank discuss the evolving

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01:17:30

Jon Bates - Experiencing pivotal moments in music...

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2025/07/03

This week, Jonesy and Jon Bates explore the profound impact of music on personal experiences, the cultural shifts of the 1960s, and the journey of navigating a career in the music industry. Jon shares his early influences, the significance of live music, and the challenges he faced, including addiction. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, networking, and understanding the business side of music, all while celebrating the universal language of music that connects us all. In this

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