Improv Exchange Podcast

Most jazz listeners are surely acquainted with one of the genre’s foremost trombonists, Steve Davis. The good news is his 25-year-old son, guitarist Tony Davis has also picked up the mantle and is co…

Maik Krahl was once described as “represents his generation’s as the top German jazz trumpeter. His musical statements enrich me and let me look forward to the future of a whole genre, which will alw…

Hot House Jazz Magazine described Chris McCarthy as “one of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene.” Since arriving in New York City in 2016, McCarthy has made a name f…

Jazz and Latin Jazz vocalist, Lauren Henderson, paints reflective and impassioned stories with her haunting voice and enchanting compositions. Henderson's compositions navigate journeys imposed throu…

Steve Perry is best known as lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for the Oregon ska-swing band the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Their hit song "Zoot Suit Riot,” was a subversive, punk-forward co…

Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning, vibrant, young jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator. Alexa was also recently named one of the “Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019” by the JazzT…

Trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III has proven to be a rare talent: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the postbop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Blue Mi…

In addition to being a solo artist, Almazan is the founder and director of Biophilia Records. In this episode, Fabian Almazan joins us as he talks about his music journey and the future of Jazz.

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Dayna Stephens is a Brooklyn-born Bay Area-raised artist, who is known as an improviser educator and a written composer. In this episode, Dayna shares his music career, his experience playing the Sax…

Theo Hill is hailed by the New York Times as "a vital young pianist at play in New York's straight-ahead tradition." Something which couldn't be more true. In this episode Theo Hill shares his music …

Kassa Overall is something like a cross between a jazz musician, a backpack rapper and a bedroom producer. Kassa's combination of live performances, studio recordings and remixes and his bridgings of…

Emmet Cohen is committed to the inter-generational transfer of the knowledge, history, and traditions of jazz. Which I can honestly say is one thing I love about his style and his Masters Regency ser…

Yes! That metal xylophone is actually called a vibraphone and one of its eminence is Warren Wolf. In this episode Warren Wolf shares his music career, his experience playing the Vibes, and his latest…

Leon Foster Thomas: The Road Seldom Traveled. When most people think of Jazz Instruments, Steel Pan isn't what normally comes to mind. In this episode, we have Leon Foster Thomas joining us. He is a …

In this episode, we have Kathrine Windfeld joining us. She is a seasoned jazz musician from Denmark. Kathrine will be sharing with us her music journey.

Being a bandleader, Katherine shares with us…

In this premiere episode, the host Leander Young, invites his friend and bass player from his band, Tristan Eggener to share his musical journey.

Tristan shares his educational background, his music …