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 064 - Willow Weep For Me
Billie Holiday's lightly melancholic "Willow Weep For Me" is the song for this edition of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they examine versions by Jason Wanner, Tony Bennett, Steve Miller, the…
Episode 063 - King Porter Stomp
Noted Jazz historian (and our regularly referenced critic!) Scott Yanow joins us on this episode to discuss the Jelly Roll Morton Jazz standard "King Porter Stomp". You'll hear us dissect versions by…
Episode 062 - I Get A Kick Out Of You
It's an A-List lineup covering a top shelf Jazz classic, "I Get A Kick Out Of You" on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they discuss versions by Ethyl Merman, Charlie Parker, Ell…
Episode 061 - A Night In Tunisia
The early days of Bebop are explored today, as we listen to various versions of the Dizzy Gillespie classic "A Night In Tunisia". You'll hear Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, "The Quinte…
Episode 060 - Misty
It's Erroll Garner's "Misty" under the Same Difference microscope this time around, and it's a powerhouse of A-listers covering the song! AJ and Johnny dissect versions by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaug…
Episode 059 - Windows
In honor of the late great Chick Corea's passing, we're dissecting various versions of his classic Jazz standard "Windows" on this episode of Same Difference. You'll hear versions by the Brubeck & Wi…
Episode 058 - The Sidewinder
It's Lee Morgan's classic "The Sidewinder" under the dissection lights on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they examine versions by The Quincy Jones Orchestra, Claudio Roditi, J…
Episode 057 - Giant Steps
Venture deep into Johnny's side of the Venn Diagram as he and AJ look the Jazz standard "Giant Steps"! We'll examine versions by John Coltrane, Toots Thieleman, Arturo Sandoval, Lionel Hampton, Ernie…
Episode 056 - Candy
It's the feel-good standard "Candy" under the microscope on this episode of Same Difference. Join us as we dissect versions by Nat King Cole, Big Maybelle, John Pizzarelli, Joe Williams, Dr. John, an…
Episode 055 - Night Train
All aboard for the Night Train! On this episode of Same Difference, we take a listen to various versions of this classic, slinky Jazz standard, including such artists as Louis Prima, Oscar Peterson, …
Episode 054 - The Christmas Song
It's the Mel Torme penned holiday classic "The Christmas Song" on this episode of Same Difference. We've got versions from the likes of Spyro Gyra and Vince Guaraldi under the microscope, and a wonde…
Episode 053 - Now's The Time
We let our first Patreon supporter, Jeannine, pick this episode's song, and she picked a beauty; it's the Charlie Parker standard "Now's The Time" under the Same Difference microscope this week! Enjo…
Episode 052 - Take 5
It's the Dave Brubeck Quartet's groundbreaking standard "Take 5" under the microscope on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they dissect several versions of this legendary Jazz tu…
Episode 051 - Stella By Starlight
The elegant "Stella By Starlight" is under the microscope on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they explore versions of this Jazz standard from Miles Davis, George Benson, Oscar …
Episode 050 - Hello Dolly
For our landmark 50th episode, we went with a true classic, "Hello Dolly"! Join AJ and Johnny as they discuss various versions of this show tune gone pop tune gone Jazz, including a swinging version …
Episode 049 - Sun Valley Part 4 (with Terry Myers)
Due to the COVID pandemic, the 2020 Sun Valley Jazz Festival was forced to cancel this year, so we decided to do a special episode of Same Difference and take us all back to relive last year's fun! J…
Episode 048 - When I Fall In Love
Is the Jazz standard "When I Fall In Love" actually Jazz, or is it merely a Pop song done by Jazz artists? Join AJ and Johnny as they examine various versions of this Nat King Cole classic in an effo…
Episode 047 - All Blues
Notable Jazz bassist Steve "Gar" Gargaro joins us to discuss various versions of the Miles Davis standard "All Blues" for this edition of Same Difference. Join AJ, Johnny and Gar as they examine vari…
Episode 046 - I Got Rhythm
"I Got Rhythm" takes the spotlight on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss various versions of this classic Jazz standard, including renditions by The Yel…