Best Roland Kirk Podcasts (2025)

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti On The Beat Poets and America's Political Harvest of Hate 12:52

5d ago12:52

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Send us a text In a 1984 interview Lawrence Ferlinghetti talks about The beginning of the beat poets/writers and witnessing Reagan's global political agenda (Iran/Contra etc) causing a "Harvest of Hate" around the world. Even how he saw the opportunity to experience America on the road as Kerouac did as vanishing Below are excerpts from the intervi…

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Interview With Mountain Queen Director Lucy Walker Audio Podcast 16:12

6M ago16:12

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Send us a text No one is better suited to tell The Mountain Queen-The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa's story than director Lucy Walker, who specializes in documenting people overcoming tremendous odds. Her previous works include Blindsight, the story of six blind teenagers from Nepal that were led to the summit of Lhakpa Ri, a 23,000 ft peak on the north…

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Anne Rice's Feast of All Saints, Her Most Important Work Audio Podcast 7:21

9M ago7:21

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Send us a text Anne Rice describes the purpose and process of writing Feast of All Saints,"I had been doing research for that novel for about ten years. I started it long before I did Interview with the Vampire, which was really the first work that I had published. What I was trying to do there, more than bring to life the free colored community th…

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Anne Rice Interview With A Vampire Writer 15:23

11M ago15:23

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Send us a text Anne Rice talks about creating Interview With A Vampire from the idea to the book. Raised in a fertile breeding ground for fantasy and horror, Anne Rice , was schooled by the local legends and graveyards of New Orleans. She highlights the different aspects of New Orleans culture from spending afternoons picnicking in graveyards to me…

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Paquito D'Rivera Childhood Prodigy to a 74 year old Double Grammy Winner in 2023 9:26

11M ago9:26

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Send us a text Paquito's story from childhood who followed his virtuoso father into playing and composing Latin, Jazz and Classical. His lifetime of musical partnership and friendships with Chucho Valdes, Dizzy Gillespie, Daniel Ponce, Arturo Sandoval and other musical greats.He pays tribute to bandmates from Irakere, Orquesta Cubana and other band…

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Wayne Shorter's Atlantis Interview The Best Album You Never Heard 12:50

11M ago12:50

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Send us a text Wayne Shorter took a huge musical and spiritual leap forward with Atlantis, his first recording as a leader after an11 year hiatus. 00:33 He talks about the collaboration and creation with the artists he recorded it with and how it transcended the norms for composition something he was criticized for in music class, 01:19 "You mix mu…

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Branford Marsalis 1988 A Musician and Music Without Borders 13:19

1+ y ago13:19

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Send us a text Interview recorded when Branford was in an all star band with Sting , pianist Kenny Kirkland, drummer Omar Hakim and bassist Darryl Jones. He talks about growing up in New Orleans where jazz was not his favorite music but he says being exposed to it was the most important thing. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLts…

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Jon Hendricks Gets Wynton Marsalis To Put Down His Horn and Start Scat Singing 4:31

1+ y ago4:31

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Send us a text In 1997 Clark Terry was originally scheduled to perform on live and on record with Jon Hendricks. When Clark Terry was too ill to perform Wynton offered his services. 01:17 When Jon said I can't pay you near your kind of money. Wynton said, "Mr Hendricks do me a favor..when we talk.. NEVER mention money to me. It'll be my pleasure an…

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Barbara Donald Jazz Trumpeter Bandleader and Pioneer 4:20

1+ y ago4:20

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Send us a text Interview conducted 44 years ago in SF---00:00 Despite playing with DexterGordon, John Coltrane, Roland Kirk and Sonny Simmons still unknown.00:48 Interview begins--why more women don't pick the instrument up and obstacles when they do. 01:59 Playing an instrument is a gift it has nothing to do with who or what you are 02:53 "Everyth…

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Mr T His Life Story-Growing Up and Giving Back to Kids 8:09

1+ y ago8:09

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Send us a text (1984) Mr. T Talks about his books and what he wants to pass on to kids. Grew up in The Robert Taylor Housing Project. In the 1990's your chance of being a victim of violent crime there was 1 in 10. https://bit.ly/ChicagoGangHistoryRobertTaylorHomes . But he found a way out, a way to excel. Mr. T starts the interview what he wants fo…

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Duane Eddy Interview The Whole Story 20:35

1+ y ago20:35

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Send us a text Duane Eddy traces his musical history from the beginning 00:22 learning guitar from his father. All the players he worked with from 00:37 Steve Douglas, 01:15 Lee Hazelwood to backstage jams with Chuck Berry and James Burton. 06:42 Duane deals with the British Bands taking the spot light "I needed the break" Released an album in Engl…

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Geri Allen's Tribute To Mary Lou Williams On The Kansas City Film Set 8:14

1+ y ago8:14

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Send us a text Geri Allen recorded this interview with me on the movie set of Robert Altman's Kansas City. Where she played Mary Lou Williams and paid tribute to her words and music. Digging thru old interviews .... On the film set for the Altman movie Kansas City I watched an amazing band playing the role of legendary jazz musicians who frequented…

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John Cassavetes Battling For The Disabled During The Filming of A Child Is Waiting 6:56

1+ y ago6:56

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Send us a text In 1962 John Casavettes battled the studio system to create a film that would question assumptions and portrayals about what disabled children can do and where they should reside. 00:27 John Cassavetes about the difference between his vision for Child is Waiting and Kramer's. Burt Lancaster joins Judy Garland (Judgment at Nuremberg t…

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Robert Altman music and my movies 14:34

1+ y ago14:34

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Send us a text Robert Altman talks about working with composers like John Williams, Mark Isham and other musicians and performers to create music for his movies. Excerpts from movies McCabe and Mrs Miller, Images, Gingerbread Man, Cookie's Fortune, illustrate the way he works. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIgEpWwNil1g…

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Words and Music - Wayne Shorter, Max Roach, Jim Hall, Edwin Hawkins and Darryl Jones 59:18

2y ago59:18

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Send us a text Wayne Shorter talks about his musical beginnings and the understanding school teacher who changed his life. He then moves on to illuminating the softer side of Miles Davis. Max Roach talks about creating a game changing drum pattern in Un Poco Loco and the struggle to record the The Freedom Now Suite for when freedom, true freedom wa…

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Ray Bradbury 1983 - writing, living and the power of imagination 30:30

2y ago30:30

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Send us a text Ray Bradbury talks about his beginnings as a writer and his personal connection to two stories Dandelion Wine and Something Wicked This Way Comes then moves on to talk about converting his stories for the silver screen. He goes into depth about what is involved when you convert one of your own stories into a movie and contrasts with …

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Max Roach Fight For Freedom Day 2:17

2y ago2:17

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Send us a text Max Roach was tasked by the NAACP to create a recording to celebrate the centennial of the end of slavery. Along with Oscar Brown Jr and Abbey Lincoln, Max was instrumental in fundraising for The NAACP and CORE by playing in benefits and fundraisers. But the question is how to create a record about a freedom that wasn't realized. The…

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk and John Coltrane remembered by Johnny Griffin and Curtis Fuller 31:57

2y ago31:57

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Send us a text Johnny Griffin describes meeting Roland Kirk at a Chicago Blue Monday Jam Session. Griffin describes Kirk's contributions as a musician, composer and close friend. Curtis Fuller talks about getting called into play on John Coltrane's Moments Notice and how that session changed jazz and his own playing forever. Interview recorded at T…

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Roy Harris Battles The Blacklist 5:50

2y ago5:50

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Send us a text Aaron Copland and William Schuman give background on Roy Harris’ music then Johanna Harris talks about Harris being blacklisted for his Fifth Symphony and the nightmare they lived through. Written and Produced by Bob Hershon Narrated by Scott Beach youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIgEpWwNil1gYd5_UghWYxHmS …

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Jesse Winchester 1977 a singer/songwriter Defying Gravity 21:17

2y ago21:17

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Send us a text Jesse Winchester famous for Yankee Lady, Brand New Tennessee Waltz and Defying Gravity reveals the story of a very private person's view of a very public career. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIgEpWwNil1gYd5_UghWYxHmS website https://caljazzphoto.com/By Bob Hershon

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Collaborations - Audio Judo Does Jazz 43:54

3+ y ago43:54

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris talks about some of the great collaborations that have taken place throughout jazz history. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/audiojudodoesjazz Twitter: @audiojudojazz Or email: jazz(at)audiojudo.com For a direct line to Chris w…

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Audio Judo Does Jazz 30:11

3+ y ago30:11

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris talks about lesser-known but incredibly talented jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/audiojudodoesjazz Twitter: @audiojudojazz Or email: jazz(at)audiojudo.com For a direct line to Ch…

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Art Tatum - Audio Judo Does Jazz 32:14

3+ y ago32:14

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris talks about the piano stylings of Art Tatum. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/audiojudodoesjazz Twitter: @audiojudojazz Or email: jazz(at)audiojudo.com For a direct line to Chris with your questions or comments, email: chris(at…

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Guitars - Audio Judo Does Jazz 35:26

3+ y ago35:26

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, **GASP** it's not Chris! This week, Matthew will be taking the lead to talk about the role guitar players have in jazz. Along the way, you might find out a little more about Matthew's musical past as well. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: faceboo…

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John Coltrane 1965 - Audio Judo Does Jazz 37:23

3+ y ago37:23

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris goes into detail about what John Coltrane was up to in 1965. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/audiojudodoesjazz Twitter: @audiojudojazz Or email: jazz(at)audiojudo.com For a direct line to Chris with your questions or comments,…

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Charles Mingus 1964 - Audio Judo Does Jazz 43:22

3+ y ago43:22

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On this completely real and not bootlegged episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris circles back to talk about Charles Mingus again and what he was up to in the very special year of 1964. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/audiojudodoesjazz Twitter: @audiojudojazz Or email: jaz…

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Eric Dolphy - Audio Judo Does Jazz 35:13

3+ y ago35:13

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On this episode of AJDJ, Chris talks about another jazz legend who passed away far too young, Eric Dolphy. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/audiojudodoesjazz Twitter: @audiojudojazz Or email: jazz(at)audiojudo.com For a direct line to Chris with your questions or comments, …

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Ornette Coleman - Audio Judo Does Jazz 40:28

3+ y ago40:28

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris lights a lantern to show you the way to discover everything you ever wanted to know about Ornette Coleman Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/audiojudodoesjazz Twitter: @audiojudojazz Or email: jazz(at)audiojudo.com For a direct l…

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Sonny Rollins - Audio Judo Does Jazz 38:22

3+ y ago38:22

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In this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris delves in to the life and times of Sonny Rollins, an American jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: facebook.com/aud…

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Charlie Parker - Audio Judo Does Jazz 39:12

4y ago39:12

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris talks about legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie “Yard Bird” Parker, a hugely influential figure in the development of bebop jazz. He’s noted for his incredibly fast solos and for bringing ideas like rapidly passing chords, variations of altered chords, and chord substitutions to jazz. Click here to visi…

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Thelonious Monk - Audio Judo Does Jazz 38:38

4y ago38:38

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris gets very solemn about jazz great Thelonious Monk. Monk was a jazz pianist and composer noted for his unique improvisational style on the piano. He once famously said, "The piano ain't got no wrong notes," which might be the perfect description of his playing style. Click here to visit the Audio Judo D…

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Charles Mingus - Audio Judo Does Jazz 37:33

4y ago37:33

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris dives deep about another jazz legend, Charles Mingus. Nicknamed the "Angry Man Of Jazz" was feared by some for his temper, but respected by most because of his refusal to compromise his musical integrity. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJDJ) website We want to hear from you: Facebook: fa…

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John Coltrane - Audio Judo Does Jazz 44:54

4y ago44:54

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris talks about his impressions of another one of the jazz masters: John Coltrane. Starting in his early days with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, through his time recording for Atlantic and Impulse! records, and to his tragic early death at the age of 40 from liver cancer in 1967, Chris will cover many o…

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Miles Davis - Audio Judo Does Jazz 38:01

4y ago38:01

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On this episode of Audio Judo Does Jazz, Chris discusses one of the pillars of jazz music: Miles Davis. From his early days playing be-bop with Charlie Parker, through his late period jazz fusion works, Chris talks about Miles' history and highlights some of his greatest works and must-listen albums. Click here to visit the Audio Judo Does Jazz (AJ…

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An Introduction To Jazz - Audio Judo Does Jazz 54:26

4y ago54:26

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Have you ever wondered what all the jazz about Jazz was? Matthew and Kyle (of the Audio Judo podcast) are proud to introduce you to Chris, show consultant and host of this spin-off podcast, which we hope will act as a primer for those interested in adventuring into the world of jazz. In the introductory episode, Chris, Matthew, and Kyle discuss a b…