The New Jazz Listener Podcast

This episode from the NJL Archive features Montserrat Muñoz, a music agent, radio host, and passionate advocate for music, fashion, and live music from Mexico City.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Who They Wish I Was – Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah – Christian Scott aTunde AdjuahRhythms of Hope – Jean-Luc Ponty – Mystical AdventuresPaila – Cha/Co Project – ClaroscuroAbout Em – Natural Sounds – EmotionsEl Encuentro (feat. Leiden) – Amanda Tovalin – CrónicasUhuru – Ramsey Lewis – Another Voyage

In this episode, we chat with a multi-talented classical and jazz trained harpist, scholar, and athlete from Washington, D.C., Sarah-mari Ramson. She is also a recipient of the District of Columbia Mayor’s Arts Award for Youth Creativity.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Carmen Cubana – Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion – Best of Classic Meets CubaKeep the Dream Alive – Lil Rascals Brass Band – Buck It Like a HorseEssence of Ruby – Brandee Younger – Wax & WaneOnce More – Charles Overton – Eleven HarpsCome Live With Me – Dorothy Ashby – Afro-Harping (Deluxe)Invitation – Quincy Jones and His Orchestra – The ABC, Mercury Jazz Big Band Sessions

This episode from the NJL Archive features American jazz composer, educator, and saxophonist Isaiah Collier, who is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz. It was recorded in 2023 at the beginning of Jazz Appreciation Month. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):When Sunny Gets Blue – Joe Bataan – SalSoulClouds of Joy – Badge Époque Ensemble – Clouds of JoyG-dspeed, B. Morris – JD Allen – GraffitiDomination – Cannonball Adderley – DominationOde To JD – Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few – The Unapologetic Negro (Live At The Coda Club Cafe) Skippin' – Ramsey Lewis – Tequila Mockingbird

In this episode, we talk to Elijah Jamal Balbed, an award-winning saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator from Washington, DC.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Isfahan – Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – Far East SuiteThe Boulevard of Broken Dreams – John Pizzarelli – Dear Mr. BennettCheese Cake – Dexter Gordon – GoSave Your Love for Me – Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson – Nancy Wilson & Cannonball AdderleyChecking In – Elijah Jamal Balbed – Checking InPlaying Catch Up (Raydar Ellis Remix / Interlude) – Keyon Harrold, Maurice Brown & Jaleel Shaw – Revive Music Presents Supreme Sonacy, Vol. 1

This episode from the NJL Archive features John Lander, a pianist originally from New York, who moved to Paris. This episode was recorded a few weeks after Marvin and John met and it happened to be the beginning of Jazz Appreciation Month in April 2026.--Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):When I'm Alone I Cry – Marvin Gaye – When I'm Alone I CryFlor de Lis (Upside Down) – Samara Joy – Flor de Lis (Upside Down) - SingleJeux d'eau, M. 30 – Seong-Jin Cho – Ravel: The Complete Solo Piano WorksJust Friends (Live) – Wynton Marsalis – Live At the House of TribesMr. PC – John Lander Trio – (YouTube video)Love Is Everywhere (feat. Dwight Trible) – Mark de Clive-Lowe – Freedom - Celebrating the Music of Pharoah Sanders

In this episode, we talk to Constanze Schliebs all the way from Germany. She's an Artist manager, tour booker, and festival founder, who manages pianist Aki Takase (one of our former guests) among many other awesome Jazz artists. --Songs played in this episode (by title, artist & album):Moanin' Low (with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra) - Billie Holiday - Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia (1933-1944)Eding - VERB - SymbioseDanza Sin Fin - Quique Sinesi - Danza Sin Fin (Colección Guitarras del Mundo Nº15)Bach Factory - Aki Takase - Hokusai Piano SoloThe Creator Has a Master Plan B (feat. Billy Hart) - Johannes Enders - The Creator Has a Masterplan B (A Tribute to Pharoah Sanders) [feat. Billy Hart]The Free Slave (Live At The Left Bank Jazz Society, Baltimore, MD / April 26, 1970) - Roy Brooks - The Free Slave (Live At The Left Bank Jazz Society, Baltimore, MD / April 26, 1970)