720 http://www.avatarpodcast.net en-us © 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Avatar Studios Avatar Studios introduces great music and artist interviews by the people who recorded the music. Avatar Studios A 30-minute music podcast presented by Avatar Studios, one of the industry's top recording studios, located in New York City. The program, hosted by Wade, features great music and interviews by the people who recorded the music. The aim of the show is to help introduce music that may not be widely known or heard, but of great quality. The intent was also to present a professionally produced show with superb audio quality. This is a 30-minute music podcast presented by Avatar Studios, one of the industry's top recording studios, located in New York City. The program, hosted by Wade, features great music and interviews by the people who recorded the music. The aim of the show is to help introduce music that may not be widely known or heard, but of great quality. The intent was also to present a professionally produced show with superb audio quality. Avatar Studios podcast@avatarstudios.net http://www.avatarstudios.net/images/avatarrsslogo.gif http://www.avatarpodcast.net Music Fri, 3 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT podcast@avatarstudios.net Avatar Studios This show feature songs from the discography of Junior Mance whose career spans 60-years. Junior has performed with Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, Cannonball Adderley, Eddie “Lockjaw" Davis / Johnny Griffin Quintet as well as with his own Trio. Also featured is an interview with Junior Mance with comments about highlights in his career. This is the second of two shows. Groovin' with Junior Mance Part 2 Groovin' with Junior Mance Part 2 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT Music no 48:47 Junior Mance, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington Avatar Studios This show feature songs from the discography of Junior Mance whose career spans 60-years. Junior has performed with Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, Cannonball Adderley, Eddie “Lockjaw" Davis / Johnny Griffin Quintet as well as with his own Trio. Also featured is an interview with Junior Mance with comments about highlights in his career. This is the first of two shows. Groovin' with Junior Mance Part 1 Groovin' with Junior Mance Part 1 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT Music no 34:55 Junior Mance, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington Avatar Studios This short video goes behind the scenes to show how a steel drum band was recorded at Avatar Studios. The different types of steel drums and how they presented a challenge to the recording engineer is documented. The video features the music of New York's steel drum band, Steel Sensation. Capturing the Sound of Steel Drums Capturing the Sound of Steel Drums Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT Music no 6:59 steel drums, Steel Sensation, Roy Hendrickson, recording studio, Avatar Studios, world music Avatar Studios This show introduces the fabulous Batucada Sound Machine, a 13-piece, multi-cultural band from New Zealand with a full horn and wall-of-sound percussion sections. Tracks from their debut album, Rhythm and Rhyme is featured along with interviews with band leader James Hughes and album producer Neil Sparkes. Introducing The Batucada Sound Machine Introducing The Batucada Sound Machine Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT Music no 34:07 Batucada, Batucada Sound Machine, Neil Sparkes Avatar Studios This show feature songs from a 4-CD box set, Objects Appear Closer, by The Great Jazz Trio recorded between 1977 and 1978. The box set contains albums - Kindness Love Joy Happiness, Direct from L.A., Milestones and The Great Tokyo Meeting. All tracks were performed by Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. Also featured is an interview with Ron Carter with comments regarding the recordings. Ron Carter and The Great Jazz Trio Ron Carter and The Great Jazz Trio Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT Music no 36:45 Ron Carter, The Great Jazz Trio, Hank Jones, Tony Williams Avatar Studios This show feature songs by a band called Temple of Sound that is creating music by bringing musicians with their unique styles from all over the world to collaborate. The show also includes an interview with Neil Sparkes who is a member of Temple of Sound. Neil Sparkes and the Temple of Sound Neil Sparkes and the Temple of Sound Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT Music no 35:57 Neil Sparkes, world music, Temple of Sound Avatar Studios This show highlights songs by master guitarist, Romero Lubambo, from his new album Softly. The album features romantic music that is all performed, arranged and produced by Romero. The show also includes an interview with Romero and a live studio performance as an extra treat. Romantic guitar by Romero Lubambo Romantic guitar by Romero Lubambo Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:00:00 GMT Music no 31:43 romantic, guitar, Softly, Romero Lubambo Avatar Studios This show highlights two up and coming vibraphonists, Dan McCarthy and James Westfall. The songs we will be featuring on this podcast are from each of their debut records. Selections from Dan McCarthy Trio's album "Interwords" and from James Westfall's album "Independent" will be played. The show includes interviews with both Dan and James by Wade, your host. Vibraphone Jazz by Dan McCarthy and James Westfall Vibraphone Jazz by Dan McCarthy and James Westfall Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT Music no 39:35 vibes, vibraphone, vibraphonist, Dan McCarthy, James Westfall Avatar Studios This show features piano jazz as performed by a very talented New York musician, Ayako Shirasaki. Ayako is an accomplished jazz composer, arranger and performer. She performs regularly in New York City and has been heard at Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy's Club and many other locations. Selections from her last two albums, Home Alone and Muscially Yours is highlighted. Ayako talks about how she got started and shares her views on composing with Wade, your host. Music of Ayako Shirasaki Music of Ayako Shirasaki Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT Music no 39:39 Ayako Shirasaki Avatar Studios This show features the music of a very talented New York jazz musician, Victor Lin. Victor is an accomplished jazz pianist and violinist. He regularly teaches music at the Stanford Jazz Workshop and the Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp. Performances from his debut album recorded live at Cobi's Place in New York is highlighted. Victor also shares his views on music as a performer as well as an educator with Wade, your host. Music of Victor Lin Music of Victor Lin Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:00:00 GMT Music no 50:35 Victor Lin, Cobi's Place Avatar Studios This show highlights great jazz from the '70s as presented by Test of Time Records, featuring recordings by The Great Jazz Trio, Art Farmer, Andrew Hill and Hank Jones. Background stories on the origin of the recordings are narrated by Wade, your host. Music from Test of Time Records Music from Test of Time Records Mon, 13 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT Music no 38:03 Village Vanguard, The Great Jazz Trio, Art Farmer, Andrew Hill, Homage, Hank Jones, Hanky Panky, Test of Time Avatar Studios Recorded on January 26, 2006, this show features music by Dave's True Story, a New York band known for their jazzy licks, quirky lyrics and sultry vocals. Tracks from their self-titled album as well as from their recent albums, Nature and A Simple Twist of Fate, will be played. Band members Kelly Flint, Dave Cantor and Jeff Eyrich joined us in the studio to share their comments about their history, songwriting and recordings. Music of Dave's True Story Music of Dave's True Story Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMT Music no 34:14 Bepop, Flint, Cantor, Eyrich, Nature, Dylan, jazz, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on December 14, 2005, this show presents special jazzy selections for the Holidays. Featured artists include Dave's True Story, Philippe Saisse, The Great Jazz Trio and The Victor Lin Trio. Philippe Saisse joined us in the studio to talk about his songs and music for the Holidays. Holiday Jazz by Exciting Artists Holiday Jazz by Exciting Artists Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 46:22 Saisse, Cantor, Eyrich, Greensleeves, Holiday, Jazz, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on October 19, 2005, this show features live jazz recordings made by the late, great Grammy Award winning engineer and producer, David Baker. Mr. Baker made over 2,000 recordings during his career and in particular, he perfected the art of capturing live performances. Joined by long time assistant Katsuhiko Naito, how the live recordings were made is discussed. Includes performances by Abdullah Ibrahim, The Sidney Bechet Society, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, The Lonnie Plaxico Group and The John Scofield Trio. David Baker Live Jazz Recordings. David Baker Live Jazz Recordings. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 33:48 live, jazz, Baker, Naito, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on September 15, 2005, this show features the music of two prominent UK jazz vocalists, Claire Martin and Ian Shaw. Claire Martin won the Best Vocalist category for the fourth time at the 2002 British Jazz Awards and went on to win BBC’s Jazz vocalist of the year in 2003. Ian Shaw won BBC’s Jazz vocalist of the year in 2004 and has recorded 8 highly acclaimed albums. Includes a conversation with Ian Shaw regarding the UK jazz scene, Claire Martin, his song "Rockabye" and upcoming projects / performances. Claire Martin, Ian Shaw plus interview. Claire Martin, Ian Shaw plus interview. Fri, 16 Sep 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 30:30 UK, jazz, vocalist, Ian, Shaw, Claire, Martin, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on August 18, 2005, this show features the music of Brazilian trio, Trio da Paz. The group was formed in 1990 by Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta and Duduka da Fonseca. The show also highlights songs by the trio with guest pianist Cesar Camargo Mariano and vocalist Dianne Reeves. Includes a conversation with Romero Lubambo where he talks about the group's origins and past albums as well as their upcoming release. Music of Trio da Paz plus interview. Music of Trio da Paz plus interview. Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 31:11 jazz, Brazilian, Paz, Lubambo, Matta, Duduka, Fonseca, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on August 5, 2005, this show features the energetic jazz of Lonnie Plaxico. The show highlights Lonnie's compositions and arrangements, his acoustic and electric bass playing, and the group he leads consisting of talented young musicians. Includes a conversation with Lonnie where he talks about his career and future projects. Music of Lonnie Plaxico plus interview. Music of Lonnie Plaxico plus interview. Fri, 05 Aug 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 32:14 jazz, Lonnie, Plaxico, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on July 21, 2005, this show features jazz tracks presented and introduced by James, Farber, the engineer who recorded and/or mixed them. James Farber has recorded countless number of jazz albums including those of Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Brad Mehldau, Michael Brecker and Joshua Redman. Music by Mike Mainieri, Don Grolnick, Fly, Georgie Fame and Rebecca Martin will be featured. Includes a conversation with James as he recounts how he added his magic touch to the memorable recordings you will hear on this show. Engineer James Farber presents jazz tracks. Engineer James Farber presents jazz tracks. Thu, 21 Jul 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 35:29 jazz, James, Farber, interview, Mainieri, Grolnick, Fly Avatar Studios Recorded on June 15, 2005, this show features the elegant music of pianist, Hank Jones. Hank, who turns 87 this year, was a recent recepient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Journalists Association in recognition for his contributions to jazz in a career that spans 60+ years that is still going strong. The show includes trio performances of four Hank Jones compositions as well as a solo piano piece. Three of the trio performances are by The Great Jazz Trio, the band Hank is closely associated with. The show also features a conversation with Hank as he reflects upon his illustrious career. Music of pianist, Hank Jones plus interview. Music of pianist, Hank Jones plus interview. Tue, 28 Jun 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 29:12 jazz, piano, Hank, Jones, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on June 15, 2005, this show features the music of Philippe Saisse and the soundscapes that he creates. The show highlights Philippe's talent and versatility as a composer, arranger, keyboardist and mallet player. The show includes Philippe's comments about his songs and his experiences with his various projects. Music of keyboardist Philippe Saisse plus interview. Music of keyboardist Philippe Saisse plus interview. Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:00:00 GMT Music no 30:42 jazz, Philippe, Saisse, interview Avatar Studios Recorded on April 28, 2005, this show highlights the music of Pamela Driggs and features jazz by Will Boulware and The Great Jazz Trio. The show includes an interview with jazz vocalist, Pamela Driggs. Music of vocalist Pamela Driggs plus interview. Music of vocalist Pamela Driggs plus interview. Thu, 28 Apr 2005 08:00:00 GMT Music no 30:25 jazz, Pamela, Driggs, interview, Romero, Lubambo, Boulware Avatar Studios Recorded on April 04, 2005, this show features jazz by Don Friedman Trio, Ayako Shirasaki, Masanori Sasaji and the L.A. Allstars and Ian Shaw. The show also features an interview with jazz pianist, Don Friedman. Music of pianist Don Friedman plus interview. Music of pianist Don Friedman plus interview. Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:57:24 GMT Music no 34:48 jazz, Don, Friedman, interview, Shirasaki, Sasaji, Shaw