The Buzz: The JJA Podcast
The Jazz Journalists Association is a membership organization founded in 1986. We promote the creation and dissemination of accurate, ethical, informed journalism on all jazz’s genres, and encourage innovative use of media to spur the growth, development and education of audiences for jazz. Public programs include Seeing Jazz Photography Master Classes, The Buzz podcast, celebrations of Jazz Heroes and Jazz Awards, and the website JJANews.org. Theme "Big Vic" composed by John Michaels Featuring Makaya McCraven Geoff Vidaland Mark Dunlap recorded by Doug Hewitt. Podcast edited by Wiz Petta.
The Buzz: The JJA Podcast
Brad Stone speaks with authors Philip Watson and Kenny Werner
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The Jazz Journalists Association
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Season 1
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Episode 23
From the JJA's March 26, 2023 online Book Bash, Bay Area-based radio show host and educator Brad Stone, member of the JJA's Book Committee, speaks with authors of two books nominated for 2023 Jazz Awards --
- Philip Watson of Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist who Changed the Sound of American Music
- Kenny Werner, pianist and author of Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Master from Music to Life --
introduced by Howard Mandel, president of the Jazz Journalists Association.