Kingston Live Podcast

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Kingston Live is independently produced, and the only podcast dedicated to exposing emerging artists and chronicling the thriving local scene in Canadas First Capital of Music. Hosted by a rotating cast of Kingston media talent, including Johnny San (Soundwise), Riley Jabour (Rogers Media radio personality), Ange Stever, each monthly episode features in-person guest interviews with a Kingston-based band, artist, industry insiders and influencers who keep Kingstons music scene rich and vibrant.
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How the Kingston Jazz Society keeps the city's music legacy alive
Episode 88
Friday, 30 January, 2026

In recent years, Kingston's reputation as a rock or blues town has eclipsed the city's legacy as a thriving hub of jazz music. Local music enthusiast and Kingston Jazz Society president George Broughton joins host Pete to talk about the past, present and future of jazz in Kingston, and how to keep it accessible for generations to come. Chapters:0:22 Episode overview1:48 Kingston's musical DNA: Jazz6:10 Discovering jazz music's difference – and magic11:29 Kingston jazz's wartime roots15:04 Nurturing future generations of jazz musicians19:00 Barriers to entry: Politics and public education24:08 All about the Kingston Jazz Society28:21 Where to experience live jazz in Kingston33:37 ZAMFIR: George's Zero Attitude Maximum Fun annual fest celebrates 30 years38:13 Curating connection: The ZAMFIR and Island Jazz festival experiences42:03 Capturing the live music and action44:50 Future plans for the Kingston Jazz Society48:39 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:George Broughton, Board President, Kingston Jazz SocietyHosts:Pete Sanfilippo pete@kingstonlive.caMusic in this episode:Oscar Evans (song unknown)Audio production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksKingston Jazz Society https://kingstonlive.ca/kingstonjazzsocietyChantal Thompson https://kingstonlive.ca/chantal-thompsonOscar Evans https://kingstonlive.ca/oscarevansSylvain Gagnon https://sylvaingagnon6.wixsite.com/home/bioThe Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (Joe's M.I.L.L.) https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191596/view Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/viewR.C.H.A. Club Hotel Wolfe Island https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191623/viewSt. Mark's Lutheran Church https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192338/viewThe Spire https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191615/viewLittle Rambunctious https://littlerambunctious.bandcamp.comJamstone Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192262/viewLes Royal Pickles https://lesroyalpickles.bandcamp.com/musicSavannah Shea https://kingstonlive.ca/savannah-sheaChina Cat Riders https://kingstonlive.ca/the_china_cat_riders_grateful_dead_tributeThe Belleville Jazz Society https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61573620077845The Musician's Performance Trust Fund https://musicpf.orgInner HarbourSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…