Jazz Inspired

Judy Carmichael interviews Shirley Crabbe

Judy Carmichael interviews Chris Brubeck

Judy Carmichael interviews Michael Mahin

Judy Carmichael interviews John Altman.

Judy Carmichael interviews Paula Poundstone.

Judy Carmichael interviews Roger Kellaway.

Animator David Silverman is best known for his work on The Simpsons but he is also a passionate musician, playing his tuba anytime he gets a chance, including a bit of jamming with Judy after they recorded their conversation!

Guitarist Larry Koonse has played with everyone from Seth MacFarlane to John Dankworth and Cleo Lane to the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Larry is one of the busiest and most versatile guitarist on the scene today.

Vocalist Angie Wells has a sultry, powerful voice that reflects her love for jazz and blues greats Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Joe Williams and Muddy Waters. After years as the Makeup Department Head for both Blackish and the recently released Mudbound, sheâ??s adding touring as a jazz singer to her already overly full schedule.

Judy Carmichael interviews George Winston

Chicago based saxophonist/writer discusses his new book, 50 Years At The Village Vanguard: Thad Jones, Mel Lewis and The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the first illustrated history of the most influential big band in modern jazz.

Judy Carmichael interviews Susan Glatzer

Judy Carmichael interviews Jeremy Kahn

Judy Carmichael interviews Diane Schuur

Part 2 of 2: Guitarist Duke Robillardâ??s blues playing and singing have been honored with numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination. Duke is also a fan and swinging exponent of early jazz, which he celebrates on his latest CD, Duke Robillard and His Dames of Rhythm, which includes vocals by his longtime musical collaborator, Sunny Crownover, bluesy Cat Russell, sultry Maria Muldaur and a surprise appearance by Downton Abbeyâ??s Elizabeth McGovern.

Part 1 of 2: Guitarist Duke Robillardâ??s blues playing and singing have been honored with numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination. Duke is also a fan and swinging exponent of early jazz, which he celebrates on his latest CD, Duke Robillard and His Dames of Rhythm, which includes vocals by his longtime musical collaborator, Sunny Crownover, bluesy Cat Russell, sultry Maria Muldaur and a surprise appearance by Downton Abbeyâ??s Elizabeth McGovern.

Part 2 of 2: The second half of Judyâ??s conversation with pianist/composer/conductor, Alan Broadbent about his years with Charlie Hayden, developing his skills as an arranger in the early years of his career with Woody Herman, his new orchestral CD, Developing Story and his gig with Diana Krall.

Part 1 of 2: The first half of Judyâ??s conversation with pianist/composer/conductor, Alan Broadbent about his years with Charlie Hayden, developing his skills as an arranger in the early years of his career with Woody Herman, his new orchestral CD, Developing Story and his gig with Diana Krall.

Broadway star André De Shields talks about his long career from roles in the original Broadway production of Ainâ??t Misbehavinâ?? and the title role in The Wiz to his most recent role in As You Like It. André discusses the importance of the arts, great literature and theater in teaching understanding and empathy, especially in our political climate today.

British trumpeter talks about playing for Louis Armstrong when he was seven and playing in his familyâ??s band, and touring America a few years later as a child star and appearing on Whatâ??s My Line and The Ed Sullivan Show.