The Jazz Room- Host Joan Watson-Jones

Interview with bassist, Ron Carter

We were unable to meet with Maestro at the Newport Jazz Festival so a Zoom interview was scheduled. We talk about his entry into the Guiness Book of Records, his life lessons through the years and his musicians on his work The Forsight Project- Stockhlom. Learn more about Ron Carter at www.roncarter.com [http://www.roncarter.com]

Interview with guitarist, Stanley Jordan at the Newport Jazz Festival

We met with Stanley after his set at the Newport Jazz Festival. We talk about is style of guitar playing and some of his recent albums. He's a dymanic guitarist. Enjoy his his solo artistry! Learn more about Stanley at www.stanleyjordan.com [http://www.stanleyjordan.com]

Interview with Singer/Bassist Carlene Ray p1

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-pioneer [https://jmih.org/past_event/carline-ray-a-pioneers-pioneer] Note Carlene passed away July 23, 2013 at age 88. In my interview with singer, Catherine Russell, I learned that Carlene Ray was her mother. See season 19 episode 09 for that interview.

Interview with Singer/Bassist, Carlene Ray p2

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/ [https://jmih.org/past_event/carline-ray-a-pioneers-pioneer/]

Interview with vocalist, Giacomo Gates P1

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 at www.giacomogates.com [http://www.giacomogates.com].