Season 5
The eight episodes of Season 5 will be released weekly, starting on July 8, 2025, and concluding on August 26, 2025.
Season 5
Episode 33: “Potpourri” - pt. 1
Episode Synopsis
Season 5 kicks off with a sampler of memorable anecdotes that cover a range of topics from Basie to barracudas. We hear from Skitch Henderson, Benny Powell, Joe Wilder, Chubby Jackson, Ruth Brown, Iola Brubeck.
Episode 34: “Women in Jazz”
Episode Synopsis
The role of women in jazz has come a long way from the days when big bands featured their “chirper” or “chickadees” on a few brief songs per night. Vi Redd, Sherri Maricle, Ann Rabson, Marian McPartland and others share their experiences in what was traditionally a man’s world.
Episode 35: “For the Vocalists”
Episode Synopsis
What makes a singer a “jazz” vocalist? Joe Williams, Janis Siegel, Giacomo Gates and Dianne Reeves address this question and offer advice for those aspiring to that label.
Episode 36: “The Art of Accompanying”
Episode Synopsis
The term “backing up a soloist” does not do justice to the distinct skill of making an artist sound their best. Norman Simmons, Mike Longo, Howard Alden, Al Grey, Gregory Caputo and Michael Moore enlighten us on the art of accompanying.
Episode 37: “It Only Takes One Note ”
Episode Synopsis
The celebrated jazz masters all had a distinctive sound. Ernie Watts, Phil Woods, Holly Hofmann, Sweets Edison and others offer their thoughts on how to develop your own audio trademark.
Episode 38: “You’re a Funny Guy ”
Episode Synopsis
Find a gathering of jazz musicians and you’ll hear laughter and humorous stories galore. Lou Marini, Dave Pell, Jake Hanna, Bill Watrous and Joe Wilder make Episode 38 one to smile about.
Episode 39: “Tunes, Titles & Intent ”
Episode Synopsis
Your host, Monk Rowe, directs the spotlight on himself and speaks about licks, riffs, bumper music, inspiration and the creative process.
Now on YouTube
The Fillius Jazz Archive has begun to add its more than 500 interviews with jazz greats onto its YouTube channel.
Contact
Monk Rowe
The Joe Williams Director of the Fillius Jazz Archive
