Avatar Studios Presents Podcasts

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This is a 30-minute music podcast presented by Avatar Studios, one of the industry's top recording studios, located in New York City. The program features great music and interviews by the people who recorded the music. The aim of the show is to help in Primary Format : Jazz Also Listed as: Art Interview Jazz Unsigned Artists City : New York City State/Province : NY Country : USA Country : NA User Tags: User Votes: RSS Feed Website People found this Podcast Searching for: New music | Interview Jazz | Jazz | Music | View this Podcast on a Google Map. Add to iTunes Text Only listing of Avatar Studios Presents Podcasts Trumix.com listings available of Avatar Studios Presents Podcasts Click Here to Update the directory of this podcasts programs.

Trumix.com listings available of Avatar Studios Presents Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. Avatar Studios Presents: World Funk - Introducing The Batucada Sound Machine This show introduces the fabulous Batucada Sound Machine, a 13-piece, multi-cultural band from New Zealand with a full horn and wall-of-sound percussion sections. Tracks from their debut album, Rhythm and Rhyme is featured along with interviews with band leader James Hughes and album producer Neil Sparkes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Ron Carter and The Great Jazz Trio This show feature songs from a 4-CD box set, Objects Appear Closer, by The Great Jazz Trio recorded between 1977 and 1978. The box set contains albums - Kindness Love Joy Happiness, Direct from L.A., Milestones and The Great Tokyo Meeting. All tracks were performed by Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. Also featured is an interview with Ron Carter with comments regarding the recordings. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: World Music - Neil Sparkes and the Temple of Sound This show feature songs by a band called Temple of Sound that is creating music by bringing musicians with their unique styles from all over the world to collaborate. The show also includes an interview with Neil Sparkes who is a member of Temple of Sound. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Romantic Romero This show highlights songs by master guitarist, Romero Lubambo, from his new album Softly. The album features romantic music that is all performed, arranged and produced by Romero. The show also includes an interview with Romero and a live studio performance as an extra treat. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Indie Vibes This show highlights two up and coming vibraphonists, Dan McCarthy and James Westfall. The songs we will be featuring on this podcast are from each of their debut records. Selections from Dan McCarthy Trio's album "Interwords" and from James Westfall's album "Independent" will be played. The show includes interviews with both Dan and James by Wade, your host. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Piano Jazz by Ayako Shirasaki This show features piano jazz as performed by a very talented New York musician, Ayako Shirasaki. Ayako is an accomplished jazz composer, arranger and performer. She performs regularly in New York City and has been heard at Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy's Club and many other locations. Selections from her last two albums, Home Alone and Muscially Yours is highlighted. Ayako talks about how she got started and shares her views on composing with Wade, your host. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Introducing Victor Lin This show features the music of a very talented New York jazz musician, Victor Lin. Victor is an accomplished jazz pianist and violinist. He regularly teaches music at the Stanford Jazz Workshop and the Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp. Performances from his debut album recorded live at Cobi's Place in NewYork is highlighted. Victor also shares his views on music as a performer as well as an educator with Wade, your host. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Two UK Vocalists Recorded on September 15, 2005, this show features the music of two prominent UK jazz vocalists, Claire Martin and Ian Shaw. Claire Martin won the Best Vocalist category for the fourth time at the 2002 British Jazz Awards and went on to win BBC’s Jazz vocalist of the year in 2003. Ian Shaw won BBC’s Jazz vocalist of theyear in 2004 and has recorded 8 highly acclaimed albums. Includes a conversation with Ian Shaw regarding the UK jazz scene, Claire Martin, his song "Rockabye" and upco ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Magic of Live Recordings by David Baker Recorded on October 19, 2005, this show features live jazz recordings made by the late, great Grammy Award winning engineer and producer, David Baker. Mr. Baker made over 2,000 recordings during his career and in particular, he perfected the art of capturing live performances. Joined by long time assistant Katsuhiko Naito, how the live recordings were made is discussed. Includes performances by Abdullah Ibrahim, The Sidney Bechet Society, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, The Lonnie Plaxic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - A Taste of Brazil Recorded on August 18, 2005, this show features the music of Brazilian trio, Trio da Paz. The group was formed in 1990 by Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta and Duduka da Fonseca. The show also highlights songs by the trio with guest pianist Cesar Camargo Mariano and vocalist Dianne Reeves. Includes a conversation with Romero Lubambo where he talks about the group's origins and past albums as well as their upcoming release. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Passing the Test of Time This show highlights great jazz from the '70s as presented by Test of Time Records, featuring recordings by The Great Jazz Trio, Art Farmer, Andrew Hill and Hank Jones. Background stories on the origin of the recordings are narrated by Wade, your host. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - James Farber Presents Recorded on July 21, 2005, this show features jazz tracks presented and introduced by James, Farber, the engineer who recorded and/or mixed them. James Farber has recorded countless number of jazz albums including those of Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Brad Mehldau, Michael Brecker and Joshua Redman. Music by Mike Mainieri, Don Grolnick, Fly, Georgie Fame and Rebecca Martin will be featured. Includes a conversation with James as he recounts how he added his magic touch to the memorable recor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Dave's True Stories Recorded on January 26, 2006, this show features music by Dave's True Story, a New York band known for their jazzy licks, quirky lyrics and sultry vocals. Tracks from their self-titled album as well as from their recent albums, Nature and A Simple Twist of Fate, will be played. Band members Kelly Flint, Dave Cantor and Jeff Eyrich joined us in the studio to share their comments about their history, songwriting and recordings. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - The Energy of Lonnie Plaxico Recorded on August 5, 2005, this show features the energetic jazz of Lonnie Plaxico. The show highlights Lonnie's compositions and arrangements, his acoustic and electric bass playing, and the group he leads consisting of talented young musicians. Includes a conversation withLonnie where he talks about his career and future projects. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Special Jazzy Holiday Recorded on December 14, 2005, this show presents special jazzy selections for the Holidays. Featured artists include Dave's True Story, Philippe Saisse, The Great Jazz Trio and The Victor Lin Trio. Philippe Saisse joined us in the studio to talk about his songs and music for the Holidays. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - The Energy of Lonnie Plaxico Recorded on August 5, 2005, this show features the energetic jazz of Lonnie Plaxico. The show highlights Lonnie's compositions and arrangements, his acoustic and electric bass playing, and the group he leads consisting of talented young musicians. Includes a conversation with Lonnie where he talks about his career and future projects. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - James Farber Presents Recorded on July 21, 2005, this show features jazz tracks presented and introduced by James, Farber, the engineer who recorded and/or mixed them. James Farber has recorded countless number of jazz albums including those of Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Brad Mehldau, Michael Brecker and Joshua Redman. Music by Mike Mainieri, Don Grolnick, Fly, Georgie Fame and Rebecca Martin will be featured. Includes a conversation with James as he recounts how he added his magic touch to the memorable recor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Hank Jones: Grace and Elegance Recorded on June 15, 2005, this show features the elegant music of pianist, Hank Jones. Hank, who turns 87 this year, was a recent recepient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Journalists Association in recognition for his contributions to jazz in a career that spans 60+ years that is still going strong. The show includes trio performances of four Hank Jones compositions as well as a solo piano piece. Three of the trio performances are by The Great Jazz Trio, the band Hank i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Philippe Saisse Soundscapes Recorded on June 15, 2005, this show features the music of Philippe Saisse and the soundscapes that he creates. The show highlights Philippe's talent and versatility as a composer, arranger, keyboardist and mallet player. The show includes Philippe's comments about his songs and his experiences with his various projects. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - MostlyPamela Driggs Recorded on April 28, 2005, this show highlights the music of Pamela Driggs and features jazz by Will Boulware and The Great Jazz Trio. The show includes an interview with jazz vocalist, Pamela Driggs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Philippe Saisse Soundscapes Recorded on June 15, 2005, this show features the music of Philippe Saisse and the soundscapes that he creates. The show highlights Philippe's talent and versatility as a composer, arranger, keyboardist and mallet player. The show includes Philippe's comments about his songs and his experiences with his various projects. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz featuring Don Friedman Recorded on April 04, 2005, this show features jazz by Don Friedman Trio, Ayako Shirasaki, Masanori Sasaji and the L.A. Allstars and Ian Shaw. The show also features an interview with jazz pianist, Don Friedman. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Mostly Pamela Driggs Recorded on April 28, 2005, this show highlights the music of Pamela Driggs and features jazz by Will Boulware and The Great Jazz Trio. The show includes an interview with jazz vocalist, Pamela Driggs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz - Hank Jones: Grace and Elegance Recorded on June 15, 2005, this show features the elegant music of pianist, Hank Jones. Hank, who turns 87 this year, was a recent recepient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Journalists Association in recognition for his contributions to jazz in a career that spans 60+ years that is still going strong. The show includes trio performances of four Hank Jones compositions as well as a solo piano piece. Three of the trio performances are by The Great Jazz Trio, the band Hank i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avatar Studios Presents: Jazz featuring Don Friedman Recorded on April 04, 2005, this show features jazz by Don Friedman Trio, Ayako Shirasaki, Masanori Sasaji and the L.A. Allstars and Ian Shaw. The show also features an interview with jazz pianist, Don Friedman. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website