André 3000 and the Freedoms of Artistry

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday with love and blessings from Bijon Watson & Niles Thomas.

André 3000 and the Freedoms of Artistry

Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss the freedom’s of being an artist such as André 3000, and the importance of pushing oneself beyond our comfort zones, exploring other music avenues and art mediums. Being true to your art and unapologetically so.

This Conversation Is A Wild Card

Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss a little of everything and nothing. From their recent concert performance at The Smith Center, to celebrating Sting’s birthday month and his influence on both Bijon and Niles’ music, to Niles’ new Rockabilly Swing band “The Velveteen Rabbits”, Bijon’s time touring with Harry Connick, Jr., and everything in between. It’s a wild card.

Can jazz move you to tears?

Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss whether or not “jazz” can move a listener to tears, or is it too busy and complex to move a listener emotionally? Bij and Niles also dive into the dangers in throwing around the word “Great” when expressing one’s thoughts of a singer – particularly when trying to discern the differences between a Tribute Singer vs. a Recording Artist/Singer – those with uniqueness to their voices. And who is the mysterious Ernie Washington? Thelonious Monk may have the answers. And of course, Bijon & Niles are thrilled to talk about their upcoming concert live at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on September 10th.

Talkin’ ‘bout our upcoming concert at The Smith Center on Sept. 10th.

Summer break is over! Bijon is back from his family cruise vacation and getting ready to get back to teaching at Berklee College of Music. Niles talks about shedding his brooding artist image with his new music project, The Velveteen Rabbits – a mix of swing, rockabilly, jazz and jump blues. He’s bringing in the horn section, Folks; he’s bringing in the horn section. And of course, Bijon & Niles discuss their upcoming show with their group The Jazz Republic Revue live at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on September 10th.