Scott Hamilton – Episode 07
September 23, 2021
On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we explore the work and legacy of Scott Hamilton.
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Gerry Mulligan – Episode 06
August 19, 2021
This time on The Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature baritone saxophonist, composer, and arranger Gerry Mulligan; a legend who recorded close to 50 albums over the course of his career and played with or arranged for artists such as Miles Davis, Gene Krupa, Claude Thornhill and Chet Baker.
Mike Jones – Episode 05
August 5, 2021
This time on The Chiaroscuro Podcast, we’ll explore the work of contemporary Chiaroscuro pianist Mike Jones. About Mike Jones Jones made his recording debut on Chiaroscuro in 1993 with an album called Oh! Look at Me Now. He also has four other releases on the label. These days, Jones is known for his long association with Penn & Teller in
Jay McShann – Episode 04
June 17, 2021
This time on The Chiaroscuro Podcast, we’ll explore the work of legendary Kansas City jazz pianist Jay McShann. George Graham dives into the discography of the venerable artist sometimes known as “Hootie.” Find out how he earned that nickname, and hear cuts from throughout his career.
Flip Phillips – Episode 03
May 13, 2021
This time on The Chiaroscuro Podcast, we’ll explore the work of Tenor Saxophonist Flip Phillips. George Graham dives into the discography of the venerable artist sometimes known as “The Claw.” Find out how he earned that nickname, and hear cuts from throughout his career, including a track from the newly re-released album “John & Joe”.
Al Grey – Episode 02
April 29, 2021
Please enjoy the second episode of The Chairoscuro Podcast, where host George Graham examines the legacy of Chiaroscuro artist Al Grey. Chiaroscuro Records · The Chiaroscuro Podcast Episode 02 – Al Grey
Johnny Costa – Episode 01
March 26, 2021
Please enjoy the first episode of The Chairoscuro Podcast, where host George Graham examines the legacy of Chiaroscuro pianist Johnny Costa.
Remembering Bob Wilber
March 26, 2021
(1928-2019) Bob Wilber performed for Chiaroscuro as sideman, arranger and/or leader on 10 projects that spanned the years 1976-1995. It is widely considered that his best recordings were the studio Summit Reunion sessions that were done at Rudy Van Gelder’s legendary studios. We first heard Bob in 1958 as a member (tenor saxophone) of the Benny Goodman Orchestra and became
Eddie Condon
July 21, 2016
By Hank O’Neal Eddie Condon’s autobiography, We Called It Music, was published in 1947 and was easily the best autobiographical book by a jazz musician up to that time. This is why the book has remained in print for nearly seventy years. In 1947, Eddie Condon was more that just a prominent jazz musician, he was a New York City
