Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard
Now into their 5th year, and receiving high accolades from several different podcast review sites, Same Difference has quickly become the go-to Jazz podcast for good (and fun) analysis of all your favorite Jazz standards. Each episode, AJ and Johnny pick a standard, then listen to and discuss several different versions, including a "New-To-Us Artist" who may very well be new on the Jazz scene. They've had an array of special guests on the show, including Jazz and Musicology scholars, noted Jazz critics and reviewers, and some excellent Jazz musicians. Best of all, AJ and Johnny have been friends since their college days (40 years and counting!), and have been attending Jazz festivals together since the 80's. Their love of Jazz coupled with their own unique stories make for one very entertaining podcast!
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Episode 084 - Ornithology
We're going back to Bebop on this episode of Same Difference with the early Bop standard "Ornithology". Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Sonny…
Episode 083 - If I Were A Bell
It's another show tune gone Jazz on this edition of Same Difference, with the Guys And Dolls classic "If I Were A Bell"! Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and dissect versions by Dinah Washington,…
Episode 082 - I Loves You Porgy
It's back to the show tunes for this episode of Same Difference, with the beautiful standard "I Loves You Porgy" from Porgy & Bess! Join AJ and Johnny as they review versions by Billie Holiday, Nina …
Episode 081 - Limehouse Blues
We're kicking off 2022 with "Limehouse Blues"! Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions of this lively Gypsy Jazz standard by Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt, Oscar Aleman, David Gri…
Episode 080 - Jingle Bells
To get you in the holiday spirit, AJ happily chose one of his least favorite Christmas songs for this edition of Same Difference! Join us for versions of "Jingle Bells" by Bing Crosby with the Andrew…
Episode 079 - Pennies From Heaven
Need a pick me up song? Want a feel good episode to make you laugh and smile? This is the one, folks! It's the Bing Crosby classic "Pennies From Heaven" on this edition of Same Difference. Join AJ an…
Episode 078 - Come Fly With Me
It's one of Frank Sinatra's most well known standards, the classic "Come Fly With Me", at the table for discussion on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they dissect versions by S…
Episode 077 - I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Tony Bennett's signature classic "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" is the topic of this edition of Same Difference! Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by Mr. Bennett, Julie Lo…
Episode 076 - Honeysuckle Rose
"Honeysuckle Rose" goes under the microscope on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by Fats Waller, Benny Carter, Patti Austin, Nat King Cole, T…
Episode 075 - St. Louis Blues
It's an A-List roster for our 75th episode of Same Difference, and an "obsidian" level song choice as well! The immortal "St. Louis Blues" is under the microscope, with versions by The Original Dixie…
Episode 074 - Moose The Mooch
Early shades of Bebop come to light on this episode of Same Difference, as we discuss versions of the Charlie Parker classic "Moose The Mooch" from Bud Powell, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joshua Redm…
Episode 073 - Why Don't You Do Right
Is it sultry, seductive, or just a song about a drug? Tune in to this episode of Same Difference to find out, and hear versions of the Jazz standard "Why Don't You Do Right" by Benny Goodman with Peg…
Episode 072 - How High The Moon
"How High The Moon" goes under the microscope on this episode of Same Difference! We listen to versions of this wonderfully light-hearted Jazz standard by Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt…
Episode 071 - Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
You've been hearing rumors that your spouse has been fooling around with someone else, but when confronted about it, his/her answer is "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me". Do you buy it? Well, on this…
Episode 070 - Mood Indigo
Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" is the standard of choice on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they look at versions by Frank Sinatra, Duke & Louis Armstrong, Duke & Coleman Hawki…
Episode 069 - Makin' Whoopie
The playful standard "Makin' Whoopie" gets under the sheets with us on this episode of Same Difference! We'll examine versions by Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Taylor Gri…
Episode 068 - Jumpin' At The Woodside
You'll be on your feet jumpin' to the music for this episode of Same Difference, as AJ and Johnny discuss various versions of the Count Basie classic "Jumpin' At The Woodside". In addition to the Cou…
Episode 067 - People Will Think We're In Love
Originally from the musical "Oklahoma", it's the song "People Will Think We're In Love" on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they examine the evolution of this song, with version…
Episode 066 - All Of Me
Noted musicologist A. Scott Galloway joins AJ and Johnny for this episode of Same Difference to discuss various versions of the Jazz standard "All Of Me". You'll hear versions by Louis Armstrong, Fra…
Episode 065 - Comes Love
It's the teasingly fun Jazz standard "Comes Love" under the microscope on this edition of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald…