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Marc Myers: JazzWax and Music Listening
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We talk a little about the musicians Marc has known over the years and what it's like to meet them. Marc and Mike share their opinions of rock and jazz and the musical process. Marc is fascinating to talk to.
*Marc Myers is a frequent music and arts contributor to The Wall Street Journal. He writes two regular columns—"House Call," in which he interviews Hollywood actors on their childhood years, and "Album@50," on pop albums celebrating a 50th anniversary and how they changed music history. He is the author of Why Jazz Happened, two volumes of Anatomy of a Song and Rock Concert: An Oral History. He posts five days a week at his award-winning JazzWax.com blog, launched in 2007.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Jazz Wax and Marc Myers
- 01:48 The Role of Jazz Wax in Music Education
- 04:31 Personal Connections and Loss in Musi
- 07:14 The Evolution of Music Consumption
- 09:52 Marc Myers' Musical Journey
- 12:37 The Impact of Disco on Jazz Listening
- 15:16 Jazz vs. Rock: A Personal Perspective
- 18:06 The Importance of Musicianship in Rock
- 20:47 Memorable Encounters with Music Legends
- 23:33 The Entertainer's Role in Jazz
- 26:03 Challenges Facing Modern Jazz Musicians
- 27:45 The Art of Storytelling in Jazz
- 31:54 Engagement and Connection with Audiences
- 37:10 Learning from the Masters: Tradition vs. Modernity
- 39:40 The Genesis of 'How Jazz Happened' Book
- 44:51 Current Projects and Future Aspirations
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