Where Jazz Lives

Where Jazz Lives

5 Episodes

A new original series that explores the culture of jazz in cities around the world, Where Jazz Lives' first season is available now. Travel to Kansas City, Seattle, Amsterdam, Newark, and Paris and meet the musicians, educators, promoters, and historians who define their local scenes.

Where Jazz Lives
  • Where Jazz Lives: Kansas City

    Episode 1

    Dive right into the first episode of Where Jazz Lives and explore Kansas City's rich jazz scene. Featuring interviews with:
    Tyree Johnson, drummer
    Chuck Haddix, historian
    James McGee, secretary, Mutual Musician's Foundation
    Lonnie McFadden, trumpeter/vocalist
    Clint Ashlock, trumpeter
    Eboni Fondre...

  • Where Jazz Lives: Seattle

    Episode 2

    One of America's most diverse musical cities is chock-full of cutting-edge jazz artists and educators. Take a journey with Where Jazz Lives and meet some of them!

  • Where Jazz Lives: Amsterdam

    Episode 3

    For decades, musicians, educators, and presenters have been developing one of Europe's most vibrant jazz scenes in the Netherlands. Travel to sea level and get familiar with some of the clubs and innovators who've helped Amsterdam develop its own thrilling jazz language.

  • Where Jazz Lives: Newark

    Episode 4

    Nestled in NYC's shadow, Newark, NJ hasn't always gotten the attention it deserves as a jazz hotbed for decades. Travel to the birthplace of Sarah Vaughan and Wayne Shorter and meet the people and places that make this city's music scene so special.

  • Where Jazz Lives: Paris

    Episode 5

    Perhaps no European city looms as large in the history of jazz as Paris. Travel to France and explore the full range of the city's scene, from apartment jam sessions to a Django-centric festiva ln in the country, from a dedicated radio DJ to some of the world's hottest clubs.