http://www.livejazzkc.comenPerforming ArtsCopyright Herschel McWilliamshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04cf9c20700a2b6fe72d49c16af178b4.jpghttp://www.livejazzkc.comThu, 18 Jan 2024 01:17:53 +0000Herschel McWilliamsHerschel McWilliamsinfo@livejazzkc.comKansas City Jazz Musicians talking about all things Kansas City. Live Jazz venues, food, politics, nightlife, and all things Kansas City. Just as in any good jam session you'll hear us "trading (swapping) fours" in conversation and playing some music...yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/livejazzkc-presents-adam-larson--52803599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52803599Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:50:35 +0000Herschel McWilliamsWe chat with Adam Larson, talking about perservering through the pandemic, making his transition to Kansas City as a home base, and his trilogy of Trio albums which is set to release the final installment soon.2964adam,jazz,kansascity,larson,nyc,saxophoneclean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/livejazzkc-presents-trevor-turla--52666809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52666809Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:57:25 +0000Herschel McWilliamsWe chat with trombonist/composer Trevor Turla about his musical journey, current projects, ideas for the future and his definitive answer on Kansas City's best BBQ restaurant!3766barbecue,city,jazz,kansas,kcmo,trevor,turlaclean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/livejazzkc-presents-mike-herrera--52628411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52628411Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:10:55 +0000Herschel McWilliamsWe chat with saxophonist Mike Herrera about his musical journey, influences, Chiefs football and more!! Enjoy!2916jazz,kcmo,saxophoneclean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/livejazzkc-presents-joel-gordon-saxophonist-educator--52546953The (Young) Adventure’s Guide to Jazz Improvisation, in use with his students.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52546953Thu, 26 Jan 2023 04:27:12 +0000Herschel McWilliamsBorn in Iowa, grown in Missouri, and sprouting throughout the Midwest, Joel Gordon is a saxophonist and educator on a journey to cultivate relationship with music and people. As a musician and teacher, Joel strives to balance life on “both sides of...The (Young) Adventure’s Guide to Jazz Improvisation, in use with his students.]]>2670jazz,joelgordon,kansascity,livejazzkc,music,saxophoneclean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/livejazzkc-presents-eric-alexander--52532974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52532974Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:34:48 +0000Herschel McWilliamsSeason 2 Episode 1: We are excited to have Eric Alexander on our latest episode of Swapping Fours Podcast. Eric talks about finding your voice as a musician, the relationships that pushed his musical career further, as well as the challenges of...3750city,jazz,kansas,livejazzkc,saxophoneyes21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morgan-faw-it-takes-a-village-and-bobby-watson--50982708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50982708Sun, 21 Aug 2022 02:20:34 +0000Herschel McWilliamsI chat with Morgan Faw about his new release "It Takes a Village", Bobby Watson, his musical journey thus far and Spotlight Charlie Parker celebration.. a listen to a couple from the new album as well.4232berklee,jazz,kcmo,livejazzkc,saxophoneclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-burnett-spotlight-charlie-parker-2022--50931227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50931227Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:38:59 +0000Herschel McWilliamsI have a conversation of Chris Burnett, founder of youthjazz.us, Burnett Publishing, and other wonderful jazz resources about the upcoming Spotlight Charlie Parker events Aug 21-27th, 2022 that he has been instrumental in growing and promoting. We...3830bebop,bird,jazz,kcjazzalive,livejazzkcclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-alley-brass-band-album-review--50915626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50915626Mon, 15 Aug 2022 03:46:19 +0000Herschel McWilliamsFeatured today is the latest release from Back Alley Brass Band, an energetic and fun band in the tradition of New Orleans brass bands. Whether recorded or in live performance you'll have a great time with Back Alley Brass Band1275alley,back,band,brass,kcmoclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swinging-saturday-listening-session-8-13-2022--50907905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50907905Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:41:19 +0000Herschel McWilliamsFeaturing music and musicians in and from the Kansas City area. This week you'll hear Everette DeVan, Logan Richardson, Stephen Martin, George Dulin, Chris Hazelton, and Hermon Mehari.. and many others on these recordings! Enjoy!2164jazz,kcmo,livejazzkc,saturday,swingingclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-stafford-kckcc-vocal-director-jazz-to-bbq-and-building-a-legacy--50893057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50893057Fri, 12 Aug 2022 03:45:22 +0000Herschel McWilliamsJohn Stafford - KCKCC Vocal Director, jazz to BBQ and building a legacy! We discuss John's path to Kansas City and how he has been able to build and maintain his vocal jazz program at Kansas City Kansas Community College, the m-oact vocal festival,...4426jazz,kckcc,kcks,kcmo,m-pactclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brad-gregory-the-jazz-canadian-and-nicest-guy-in-the-world--50805067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50805067Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:47:53 +0000Herschel McWilliamsWe chat about his beginnings in Alberta Canada, moving to Texas, New York/New Jersey, and to Kansas City where he has made his mark on the jazz scene in a big way.5132jazz,kcmo,saxophoneclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-mair-kansas-city-saxophonist-educator-and-jazz-influencer--50780074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50780074Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:32:20 +0000Herschel McWilliamsJim and I discuss his road to Kansas City through his experiences coming from Canada, living in KC, teaching in Idado, and back to Kansas City again.4814city,jazz,kansas,kckcc,saxophoneclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stan-kessler-kansas-city-trumpet-player-and-jazz-stalwart--50717942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50717942Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:37:42 +0000Herschel McWilliamsWe talk about his life growing up in KC, career, and Kansas City BBQ4458bobby,brasil,jazz,kcmo,kessler,of,sons,stan,trumpet,umkc,watsonclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-valdez-cali-to-kc-jazz-tacos--50708354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50708354Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:09:13 +0000Herschel McWilliamsAlto saxophonist, composer, and educator David Valdez talks about his journey to Kansas City by way of Santa Cruz, Boston, Santa Fe, and Portland. We discuss Kansas City jazz scene and venues, Spotlight Charlie Parker, influences, and where to find...4251jazz,kc,music,saxophone,tacosclean1full