Articles by Monk Rowe

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Potpourri: Part 2

by Monk Rowe
April 24, 2026

We end Season 5 as we began, with a variety of jazz life stories. From piano nightmares to surviving on potatoes and onions, these cats have seen it all. See you on the flip side. ...

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Tunes, Titles & Intent

by Monk Rowe
April 18, 2026

Your host, Monk Rowe, directs the spotlight on himself and speaks about licks, riffs, bumper music, inspiration and the creative process. ...

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You're a Funny Guy

by Monk Rowe
April 10, 2026

Find a gathering of jazz musicians and you'll hear laughter and humorous stories galore. Lou Marini, Dave Pell, Jake Hanna, Bill Watrous, and Joe Wilder make Episode 38 one to smile about. ...

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It Only Takes One Note

by Monk Rowe
April 5, 2026

The celebrated jazz masters all had a distinctive sound. Ernie Watts, Phil Woods, Holly Hofmann, Sweets Edison, and others offer their thoughts on how to develop your own audio trademark. ...

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The term “backing up a soloist" does not do justice to the distinct skill of making an artist sound their best. Norman Simmons, Mike Longo, Howard Alden, Al Grey, Gregory Caputo, and Michael Moore enlighten us on the art of accompanying. ...

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For the Vocalists

by Monk Rowe
March 20, 2026

What makes a singer a “jazz" vocalist? Joe Williams, Janis Siegel, Giacomo Gates, and Dianne Reeves address this question and offer advice for those aspiring to that label. ...

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Women in Jazz

by Monk Rowe
March 13, 2026

The role of women in jazz has come along way from the days when big bands featured their “chirper" or “chickadees" on a few brief songs per night. Vi Redd, Sherrie Maricle, Ann Rabson, Marian McPartland, and others share their experiences in what was traditionally a man's world. ...

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Potpourri: Part 1

by Monk Rowe
March 6, 2026

Season 5 kicks off with a sampler of memorable anecdotes that cover a range of topics from Basie to barracudas. We hear from Skitch Henderson, Benny Powell, Joe Wilder, Chubby Jackson, Ruth Brown and Iola Brubeck. ...

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Jazz Advice: The Practical and the Profound, Part 2

by Monk Rowe
November 2, 2024

The jazz life is not an easy one and the life skills learned along the path can be relevant to anyone, in any field of endeavor. Season 4 ends with profound statements from Charles McPherson, Stefon Harris, Karolina Strassmayer, Maria Schneider, Denis DiBlasio, Joe Williams, Harold Ousley, and Gregory Caputo. ...

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Jazz Advice: The Practical and the Profound, Part 1

by Monk Rowe
October 26, 2024

Veteran jazz musicians share their wisdom in the form of advice to those who wish to follow in their footsteps. Phil Woods, Jerry Bergonzi, Dan Barrett, Wayne Bergeron, Tom Bones" Malone , Terri Lyne Carrington, and Rick Montalbano offer practical guidance, gained from decades of gigs. ...