
Two strikingly handsome middle-aged men get together every other week to discuss jazz in depth. Irreverent, irascible, engaged.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 346 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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It's episode two of three covering the New York Times list of Top Ten 2025 jazz albums, and since we generally cover 4 albums a show, and the Times only picked 10 for their top 10 list, we add a couple of our own picks to this "middle" episode to mak... more
It's sort of nearly a yearly ritual - Pat and Mike pick an outlet's top 10 list for the previous year, work their way through it, and pass FINAL JUDGMENT. Because of course these lists are anything but subjective. Mike picked the list this year: the ... more
Welcome to 2026! As what will certainly prove to be an interesting year kicks off, the boys dive deeply into little-discussed keyboard master Kirk Lightsey's discography, checking out a couple of leader dates, an unusual duet exploration of a single ... more
For our last podcast of 2025 we delve into two very different big band projects, check out a recording by a brass band formed to cheer a guy up on his half-centenary, and dig through crates to pull out a harmolodic gem from the early eighties, when b... more
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Firstly it’s great that these 2 guys are putting lots of time into a regular Jazz podcast and sticking with it for quite a long time.
Unfortunately for my own taste this podcast tends to focus WAY too much on “modern” jazz and in some cases music that has no right to even call itself jazz and tends to treat jazz from the “golden age” - say pre 1970’s - almost as an afterthought.
Too often I’ll hear albums and artists that I have zero interest in having episodes dedicated to them whilst the nam... more
First time listening today while eating my lunch and listening to Chet Baker on Alexxa. Love your voice (but miss your face and baby blues)! Thank you Mike, coffee next? Jazz show in LA eventually? 😊
~Mari
Love the show. You guys have a real knack for this. Commentary is always (mostly lol?) insightful and well thought out. Love the humor and whit y’all bring to each episode. Would love to hear an episode on Art Pepper!!
Keep up the good work!
-Zac
Though I'm a jazz novice, I'm still able to comprehend and roll with a lot of what Mike & Patt discuss. I love how they come to the episode with knowledge, opinions (often contrasting), and witty banter. Well worth the listen- even if youre like me and not familiar with the genre.
Found this podcast recently and have listened to only a few episodes, but am already getting a lot from it. The Ornette Coleman episode is excellent and just what I needed to start diving deeper into his work. Thanks guys!
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The content spans a wide array of jazz topics, from in-depth album reviews to interviews with contemporary musicians, while also covering historical contexts and the evolution of the genre. Episodes often feature lively discussions of both mainstream and avant-garde jazz, where hosts express their unique perspectives on the industry and share personal anecdotes that enhance the narrative. A distinct characteristic of this podcast is its combination of humor and insightful commentary, making complex jazz topics accessible to both novice listeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. There is a notable emphasis on lesser-known artists and recordings, frequently balancing critiques with appreciation for the artistry and creativity within the jazz s... more
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