Genius and Soul

07/02/2022

The latest episode of the Genius and Soul podcast features fascinating stories from Amina Claudine Myers, as well as her selections of music she loves and select tracks from her albums and live performances: https://geniusandsoul.com/amina-claudine-myers/

Today’s guest deejay is Amina Claudine Myers. Amina is a pianist, organist, vocalist, composer, and arranger. Amina will tell us about her childhood and how she became a professional musician on today’s show. She has...

31/01/2022

Our latest guest deejay is Phil Freeman. Phil is a journalist, author, digital marketer, and social media professional.

Phil has written for The Wire, DownBeat, Village Voice, and other fine publications. Phil has written three books. His fourth book is Ugly Beauty: Jazz in the 21st Century, which will be released Tuesday, February 1st.

In Ugly Beauty, Phil asks pressing questions. What does jazz mean two decades into the 21st century? Has streaming culture made music meaningless? Has the destruction of the apprenticeship model changed the music irrevocably? Phil has answers, of course, and he shares own experiences and conversations with present-day players.

Today’s show draws upon music from Ugly Beauty.
https://geniusandsoul.com/phil-freeman/

Phil is a journalist, author, digital marketer, and social media professional. Phil has written for The Wire, DownBeat, Village Voice, and other fine publications. Phil has written three books. His fourth book is Ugly Beauty: Jazz in the 21st Century, which will be released Tuesday, February 1st.

28/01/2022

We've got another episode coming soon, but you can hear Muriel Grossman on Genius and Soul now! She is an Austrian alto, soprano, tenor saxophonist, and composer. Muriel has released 13 albums. https://geniusandsoul.com/muriel-grossmann/

18/01/2022

Support the Jazz Foundation's efforts, learn more about what they do, or refer a musician in need to the resources they offer. https://jazzfoundation.org/

The Jazz Foundation takes care of the people who have always taken care of you. And now, YOU can be there for them by making it possible to pay someone’s rent and keep them from eviction or homelessness when illness, accident, or old age prevents them from working.

17/01/2022

Today and always honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with this selection from Ben Branch and the Operation Breadbasket Orchestra.

Taken from the 1970 album On The Case, released on Chess records. Featuring Ben Branch, Gene Barge, Morris Jennings, Phil Upchurch, and Wayne Bennett.

17/01/2022

The guest deejay for episode #3 is Meg Okura.
https://geniusandsoul.com/meg-okura/
Meg is an American jazz violinist, composer, erhu player, and leader of the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, based in New York City.
Meg plays select tracks from the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, various projects she’s been involved with; music that showcases her influences and expresses her identities.

Next week with our guest deejay for episode #4 will be Muriel Grossman.

11/01/2022

If you are enjoying Genius and Soul on an iOS device, please consider rating and subscribing on Apple podcasts.
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08/01/2022

Genius and Soul #2 featuring Charu Suri is now available. Charu has performed her own compositions at Carnegie Hall, and recently released Book of Ragas, Volume 2. She uses Carnatic and Hindustani ragas as the basis for jazz piano improvisations that are layered with Sufi singing. Charu has recently completed tours in Miami and is planning a multi-city tour in India.
https://geniusandsoul.com/charu-suri/

02/01/2022

Happy New Year and welcome to episode #1 with our guest Brian Jackson! Subscribe on Apple, Google or Spotify podcasts or go here to read all about Brian and the music he chose to play for you: https://geniusandsoul.com/brian-jackson/

15/12/2021

Our first episode, featuring Brian Jackson, will be released on January 1st. Subscribe to Genius and Soul on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/3rY49Jk

‎Music · 2021

09/12/2021

Mourning the passing and honoring the work of Greg Tate.
https://www.criticalimprov.com/index.php/csieci/article/download/287/431

07/12/2021

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