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A jazz podcast that explores jazz music from all of its many perspectives. Hosted by Howard Robertson, Chuck O’Bannon and Deborah Swiney. These three jazz aficionados talk about that classic African American art form called jazz.

Go Wes! 05/08/2024

Go Wes! On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we continue our Master Class series with part 3, highlighting the great Wes Montgomery. We take a look at some of his greatest hits. Also on this episode, you get to hear an exclusive interview with Jazz artist Muneer Nasser as we talk about his career and upcoming projects. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/30933838

Miles & Miles with Miles 05/01/2024

Miles & Miles with Miles On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we continue our Master Class series with the legendary Miles Davis. We tackle one of the most influential Jazz musicians in history and enjoy some of his classics. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/30865518

All Joy 04/24/2024

All Joy On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we start our Master Class series with the amazing, grammy award winning superstar, Samara Joy. Join us as we celebrate her stellar music as we dive into some of her greatest hits. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/30865433

Circling The Basses 04/22/2024

Circling The Basses On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we celebrate some of the best Bass players in Jazz and interview the great Christian McBride. Join us as we hear songs from artists like Wayman Tisdale, Esperanza Spalding and more. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/30900773

Riffin' With Lizz 02/15/2024

Riffin' With Lizz On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we are joined by the amazing and uber talented Lizz Wright. She discusses her career journey and what she is working on next. Hear this and more amazing episodes of Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/29971808

Something Old, Something New, Something For You 02/01/2024

Something Old, Something New, Something For You We give you some old Jazz, some new Jazz, and some Jazz just for you on this episode. We are also joined by Jazz artist Tatum Greenblatt as he discusses his career so far and his current and upcoming projects. Take a listen! /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/29759573

Jazz Mixology 01/25/2024

Jazz Mixology On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we give you a unique mix of Jazz genres and we are joined by Jazz artist Jumaane Smith to talk his career and upcoming projects. We hear music from artists like Joey Alexander, Kandace Springs and more so make sure to check out this latest episode of Riffin on Jazz. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/29646363

New Stuff 01/10/2024

New Stuff On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard and Chuck bring in the new year with some newly released Jazz. We hear from artists like Chick Corea, Johnathan Blake and more. Make sure to tune into this episode and more on KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/29431188

Jazzy Grammy Nominees 12/20/2023

Jazzy Grammy Nominees On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we are joined once again by Jazz great Wynton Marsalis for the final part of his 3 part interview. On this episode, we celebrate Jazz Grammy nominees and listen to some of their greatest hits. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/29167968

Trumpet Masters 12/13/2023

Trumpet Masters On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we continue our interview with Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. In this episode we dive into his mastery of the Trumpet and highlight other great trumpet players like Louis Armstrong, Clifford Brown and more. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/29064733

Flaunting Flutes 12/08/2023

Flaunting Flutes On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah are joined by a very special guest; Jazz Flutist Kim Scott. They have a riveting conversation about her career and then we dive into other great artists who have mastered the flute. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28975933

Holidazz 12/06/2023

Holidazz On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah are joined by Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis as we hear part 1 of a three part interview. We kick off the holiday season with this special edition of Riffin on Jazz. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28958723

Jazz Profs and Pros 11/29/2023

Jazz Profs and Pros On this episode of Riffin on Jazz; Howard, Chuck and Deborah are joined by special guest Ulysses Owens Jr. as they explore his amazing music career. We then hear some fantastic artists with similar style like Wynton Marsalis, Ron Blake and more. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28808278

Just Chillin' 11/17/2023

Just Chillin' On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard and Chuck give you a look into some smooth, cool Jazz that they like to listen to. We hear songs from legends like MIles Davis, Patti Labelle, Tony Bennett and more. Make sure to tune into all the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKIAN.com and your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28690773

Autumn's Songs 11/08/2023

Autumn's Songs On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah get you ready for the seaon with these Autumn themed Jazz jams. We hear from great artists like Leslie Odom Jr., Sonny Rollins and more. Check out the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKINAN.com or your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28536785

One Aint Enough 11/06/2023

One Aint Enough On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah are joined by Jazz musician Bill Easley as they interview him about his storied career and listen to some of his hits. We also hear from artists like Charles Mingus, Benny Carter and more. Check out the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKINAN.com or your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28536626

The Latin Jazz Cruise 10/18/2023

The Latin Jazz Cruise On this episode of Riffin on Jazz; Howard, Chuck and Deborah take you on the Latin Jazz Cruise. We hear from legendary Latin artists like Carlos Santana, Elaine Elias and more, so make sure to tune into this episode and all episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKIAN.com and your favorite podcast providers. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28356989

Each One, Teach One 10/04/2023

Each One, Teach One On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah are joined by Jazz musician Donald Brown as they interview him about his illustrious career. Then we hear from artists who were inspired and/or taught by Donald Brown himself. Check out the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKINAN.com or your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28223369

Dont Let This Side Man Fool Ya' 09/27/2023

Dont Let This Side Man Fool Ya' On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah take a look at some great Jazz artists who have thrived when not the main character. We hear music from greats like Kirk Whalum, Carl Cox and more. We also have an exciting interview with Jazz artist, Donald Hayes. Make sure to tune into all the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28147232

Coolness and Smoothness 09/21/2023

Coolness and Smoothness On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah are joined by special guest Adam Hawley as they discuss his career. We also get an excitng blend of smooth Jazz as we hear from artists like Lalah Hathaway, Daryl Beebe and more. Make sure to tune into the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28085726

Under The Covers 09/21/2023

Under The Covers On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah listen to Jazz covers of the legendary Earth, Wind and Fire. We hear covers from artists like Gerald Albright, the late Wayman Tisdale and more. Make sure to tune into the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz at KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/28105967

Beats & Bucks 09/07/2023

Beats & Bucks On this episode of Riffin on Jazz Howard, Chuck and Deborah enjoy an exciting group of Jazz legends as we hear artists like Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and more. Make sure to check out Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27972540

Remembering Tony Bennett 08/30/2023

Remembering Tony Bennett On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah give tribute to the late, great Tony Bennett. Make sure to check out Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27896886

More Ravs and Favs 07/27/2023

More Ravs and Favs On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard and Chuck give you some more of their favorite Jazz hits. We hear from music legends like Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones and more. Make sure to tune into Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27582249

So Smooth 07/19/2023

So Smooth On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah listen to some smooth Jazz as we hear from great artists like George Benson, Donald Byrd and more. Make sure to check out Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27510420

Riffin 101 07/12/2023

Riffin 101 On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, Howard and Chuck take you on a journey through Jazz. We hear songs from artists like Poncho Sanchez, Hubert Laws and more. Make sure to tune into the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com or you favorite podcast providers. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27434040

Down Home Reunion 07/06/2023

Down Home Reunion On this episode of Riffin on Jazz Howard, Chuck and Deborah celebrate some of the greatest Jazz of Memphis. We hear from artists like Calvin Newborn, George Coleman and more so make sure to tune into Riffin on Jazz on Kudzukian.com or your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27393789

Smooth Grooves Part 2 06/28/2023

Smooth Grooves Part 2 On this episode of Riffin on Jazz; Howard, Chuck and Deborah enjoy some smooth Jazz in this part 2 episode of Smooth Grooves. We hear from artists like Kirk Whalum, Grover Washington Jr. and more so make sure to tune into Riffin on Jazz on kudzukian.com or your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27296679

Verses 06/21/2023

Verses On this episode if Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah host our very first Verses episode. First up, Al Jarreau and Bobby McFerrin so make sure to tune into this episode and the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com or your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27227409

All In The Family 06/14/2023

All In The Family On this episode if Riffin on Jazz, Howard, Chuck and Deborah celebrate the Cole family as we hear hits from Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole and Freddy Cole. Make sure to tune into this episode and the latest episodes of Riffin on Jazz on KUDZUKIAN.com or your favorite podcast provider. /episode/index/show/riffinonjazz/id/27149463

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