Jazz Inspired

Judy Carmichael interviews Penelope Thwaites

Judy talks and performs with Dick Hyman on stage in Kiawah Island, SC.

Pianist Ehud Asherie was born in Isreal, spent his early years in Italy and now lives in the States. He brings an international perspective as well as wide musical knowledge to his jazz playing. Judy and Ehud discuss his broad range of influences including Orson Welles whom he considers a major source of inspiration.

British conductor/arranger discusses his project to restore the scores of the classic Hollywood musicals from the 30's and 40's, most of which were lost or destroyed, and his work with Kevin Spacey on "Beyond the Sea", Spacey's biopic on Bobby Darin.

Canadian singer/pianist talks about her new CD â??Alone Togetherâ?? and the difference in the jazz scene in her present home, Los Angeles and NYC.

Opera star Renee Fleming talks about singing jazz in college and her jazz CD, Haunted Heart.

Guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, talks about Eddie Lang, Dick McDonough, and others who influenced him, and what it takes to be a great rhythm guitarist.

Painter discusses his father lyricist Richard Adler ("Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees") and his own choice to take his rich musical background as inspiration for a life as a painter rather than a musician.

British saxophonist/composer uses poetry and literature to inspire his jazz compositions. Alan talks about his work with everyone from Van Morrison and Jamie Cullum to Bjork and Sting.

Robert Redford talks about designing his life and work at Sundance around a jazz model.

Broadway singer/composer Ann Hampton Callaway discusses how jazz inspires her singing.

Judy Carmichael interviews Dave Damiani

Judy Carmichael interviews Daryl Sherman

Composer and performer Michael Bacon discusses what makes a great film composer and how his own work draws on his interest in many styles of music, including his work with brother Kevin, and their band "The Bacon Brothers."

Betty Comden was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century, from "Singinâ?? In the Rain" to "On The Town," which was recently revived on Broadway. Judy interviewed the late Betty Comden in 2000 but the show was never broadcast. Weâ??re happy to bring it to you now!

Canadian vocalist discusses her combining jazz and country music on her CD â??Jazz Countryâ?? and the fun she has with her female vocal trio Duchess and the different dynamic of singing with women vs men.

Judy Carmichael interviews Michael Feinstein

Producer/pianist/vocalist talks about the effect Hurricane Katrina has had on his life and music and the inspiration heâ??s gotten from his temporary home in NYC.

Judy Carmichael interviews the late Paul Prudhomme.

Jazz vocal great, Mark Murphy discusses his inspirations and the advice he give to young singers: listen to drummers to improve scat singing.