On this edition of Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe remembers the legendary patriarch of New Orleans Jazz, Ellis Marsalis.
Episodes
April 11, 2020
On this edition of Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe remembers the legendary patriarch of New Orleans Jazz, Ellis Marsalis.
March 5, 2020
Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe teaches us about multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer and arranger Ralph Towner. Born in Washington, Towner incorporated improvisation into much of his work.
February 27, 2020
Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe talks about jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon.
February 25, 2020
Rabbi Neil Blumofe explores the life and work of pianist, improviser and composer Myra Melford.
February 18, 2020
Rabbi Neil Blumofe talks about the life of Jack Sheldon following his passing on Dec 27, 2019.
February 13, 2020
How does the sudden loss of a central figure change the local music community? How does the community deal with that loss? In this installment of Liner Notes with Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe, we learn about the life and career of Austin jazz pianist Rich Harney who passed away on Jan. 5, 2020. […]