Conversations in Jazz

Author: Tolu and Karl

Explore the world of jazz! Join your hosts Karl and Tolu as they talk about all things jazz. From artists and recordings, to jazz education and beyond.
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Episode 24: Women in Jazz Part 2
Episode 24
Thursday, 11 August, 2022

In this episode the boys continue their conversation on the leading women of jazz and their influence. In this week's episode, Tolu talks about Alice Coltrane and her unique career. Songs played in this episode: Alice Coltrane: 'Blue Nile' from the album 'Ptah, the El Daoud' What are some women in jazz that you feel should be talked about more? Here is a partial starting list: • Toshiko Akiyoshi (piano, composer, and bandleader) • Carla Bley (piano, composer, and bandleader) • Joanne Brackeen (piano, composer] • Jane Bunnett (saxophone, flute, piano, and bandleader) • Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) • Regina Carter (jazz violin) • Anat Cohen (clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophones, and bandleader) • Blossom Dearie (piano, vocalist, and bandleader) • Dorothy Donegan (piano, vocalist) • Eliane Elias (piano, vocalist, composer, arranger) • Jutta Hipp (piano) • Shirley Horn (piano) • Bobbi Humphrey (flute) • Ingrid Jensen (trumpet) • Grace Kelly (saxophone) • Melba Liston (trombone, arranger, composer, and bandleader) • Marian McPartland (piano, composer, and bandleader) • Terry Pollard (piano, vibraphone, and bandleader) • Renee Rosnes (piano, composer, arranger, and bandleader) • Maria Schneider (composer, arranger, and bandleader) • Hazel Scott (classical piano, singer, and actor) • Nina Simone (piano, vocalist, and bandleader) • Esperanza Spalding (bassist, vocalist, and composer) Be a part of the conversation. Email questions or comments to convosinjazz@gmail.com