Two seasoned musicians and long-time friends discuss the most prominent classic jazz albums in addition to reviewing new and modern albums and artists. Join Max and Dwain as they take a deep dive into jazz albums of all different shapes and sizes.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTwo seasoned musicians and long-time friends discuss the most prominent classic jazz albums in addition to reviewing new and modern albums and artists. Join Max and Dwain as they take a deep dive into jazz albums of all different shapes and sizes.
Recent episodes include "Sunset to Dawn by Kenny Barron" (2 October 2026, 93 minutes), "For The Love Of It All by Brandon Woody" (6 February 2026, 84 minutes), and "Cool Struttin' by Sonny Clark" (4 October 2025, 76 minutes).
The Jazz Jam publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 87 minutes across 44 episodes.
Booking probability for The Jazz Jam is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Jazz Jam requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Jazz Jam's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Jazz Jam is a music podcast with 44 episodes published.
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Episode #45
This week, we dive into Kenny Barron’s atmospheric jazz classic Sunset to Dawn from the Muse label. Featuring Barron on piano alongside a stellar ensemble, the album captures a unique blend of soulful grooves, electric...
Episode #44
<p>This week, we dive into Brandon Woody’s debut Blue Note release, For The Love Of It All. Joined by his longtime band, Upendo, Woody delivers a deeply personal album rooted in the blues and gospel traditions of his...
Episode #43
<p>This week, we dive into Sonny Clark’s hard bop classic Cool Struttin’. Backed by a powerhouse lineup featuring Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Art Farmer on trumpet, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on...
Episode #42
<p>This week, we mix it up with a punk-rock jazz exploration by The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis. This Impulse release is a bit different than any other we've done on the show thus far. Tune in and see how we...
<p>This week Max sits down with jazz pianist Yaron Herman to talk about his musical journey and his latest album "Radio Paradise". </p> <p>Feel free to reach out to us with any listener questions or album...
Episode #40
<p>This week, we dive into Sonny Rollins' triumphant return after a two-year sabbatical with The Bridge. This landmark album showcases a pianoless quartet, featuring the brilliant addition of Jim Hall on guitar. Tune in...
Episode #39
<p>On this week's episode we head back into the world of blossoming jazz star, Samara Joy. Her sophomore Verve release takes a step forward into new territory with daring arrangements of many different standards. Our...
Episode #38
<p>On this week's episode we direct our attention to the funk fusion class "Friends And Strangers" by Ronnie Laws. The 1977 release is a fundamental recording in the jazz fusion sphere. Our overall combined rating for...
<p>On this week's episode we direct our attention to a deeper cut that was recommended by a listener; Alto Summit by a trio of fantastic alto saxophonists. This album spans a few different generations of the music with...
Episode #36
<p>On this week's episode we explore the hard-bop cornerstone of Moanin' by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers. This album was foundational in the development of the hard-bop style as well as the development of the...
Episode #35
<p>On this week's episode we dive into Kamasi Washington's latest album "Fearless Movement". This record bring a host of different musicians to the table from funk legend such as George Clinton to bassist Thundercat and...
Episode #34
<p>On this week's episode we take a pit stop in the world of Bill Evans with his album "Portrait In Jazz". This is the first studio album of his trio with Scott LaFaro on bass and features some incredible piano trio...
<p>On this week's episode we get back to Braxton Cook with our review of his 2023 album "Who Are You When No One is Watching?" It was truly an honor to get to review and fully delve into this personal work from Braxton...
Episode #32
<p>On this week's episode we take a dive into a Blue Note masterpiece in John Coltrane's Blue Train. It was his only Blue Note recording as a leader and is a landmark album in the history of jazz music. Our overall...
Episode #31
<p>On this week's episode we get to talk to award winning saxophonist and singer Braxton Cook about his journey as a musician and about his 2023 album "Who Are You When No One Is Watching?". We get lots of insight into...
Episode #30
<p>On this week's episode we go through a listener suggestion Momentum by Joshua Redman Elastic Band. This album brings a lot of funk and some intriguing different covers. Our overall combined rating for the album is...
<p>On this week's episode we take a quick dive into the 2024 Jazz Grammy Nominations. We go through the nominations for Best Jazz Performance, Best Vocal Jazz Album, and Best Instrumental Jazz albums and make our picks...
<p>On this week's episode we are captivated by one our personal favorite albums Groovin' With Jug by Richard "Groove" Holmes and Gene "Jug" Ammons. This live recording brings so much energy and is heavy-swingin'. Our...
Episode #27
<p>On this week's episode we explore the sophomore album by all female group Artemis entitled "In Real Time". This album features many great compositions and some great musicianship throughout. Our overall combined...
Episode #26
<p>On this week's episode we venture into the world of Wayne Shorter with his iconic recording Speak No Evil. This album is regarded by many as his crowning jewel. He is joined by Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron...
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