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On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature Soprano Summit, a long-running collaboration between reed men Bob Wilber and Kenny Davern.

On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature Dorothy Donegan, known for her virtuosic playing, incorporating and often mixing classical and stride styles

On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature reed man and composer George Young

On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature trumpeter and cornetist Nat Adderley.

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast we feature a somewhat obscure yet influential trio called The Soft Winds

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature drummer Louie Bellson

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature saxophonist Red Holloway

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature pianist Adam Makowicz

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature pianist John Eaton

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature saxophonist Lee Konitz

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we feature saxophonist and composer Jon Gordon.

Roger Kellaway is a versatile and ubiquitous pianist, often heard behind the scenes supporting others and working in film and TV soundtrack work, creating scores and even composing for the ballet.

On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we explore the work and legacy of Lou Donaldson.

This time on the Chiaroscuro Podcast we feature versatile pianist Junior Mance, one of the most frequently featured artists on the Chiaroscuro label.

On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we explore the work and legacy of Bill Charlap.

On this episode of the Chiaroscuro Podcast, we explore the work and legacy of Scott Hamilton.

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.

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

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.

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”.

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