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B.D. Lenz is a New Jersey–based guitarist, composer, and writer who has released 14 recordings as a leader, toured internationally, and had his music featured on television programs including Breaking Bad, Chicago Fire, and Young Sheldon.

Read "Al Naffah: The Filmmaker"

Al Naffah: The Filmmaker

Chats with Cats | 2026-09-30
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Read "Mark Gross: Jazz for Teens"

Mark Gross: Jazz for Teens

Chats with Cats | 2026-09-08
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Read "Michael Ricci: Still Building a Home for Jazz"

Michael Ricci: Still Building a Home for Jazz

Chats with Cats | 2026-08-19
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Read "The A&R Producer: Matt Pierson"

The A&R Producer: Matt Pierson

Chats with Cats | 2026-05-26
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Read "The Jazz Learning Innovator: Stephanie Matthews"

The Jazz Learning Innovator: Stephanie Matthews

Chats with Cats | 2026-05-04
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Read "The Sync Director: Eric Meyers"

The Sync Director: Eric Meyers

Chats with Cats | 2026-04-10
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Read "The Music Supervisor: Gary Calamar"

The Music Supervisor: Gary Calamar

Chats with Cats | 2026-03-17
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Read "The Audiophile: Adrian Butts"

The Audiophile: Adrian Butts

Chats with Cats | 2025-10-09
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Read "The Publicist: Antje Huebner"

The Publicist: Antje Huebner

Chats with Cats | 2025-09-11
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Read "The Jazz Innovator: Jerald Miller"

The Jazz Innovator: Jerald Miller

Chats with Cats | 2025-07-11
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Read "The Ukraine Connection: Sandy Eldred"

The Ukraine Connection: Sandy Eldred

Chats with Cats | 2025-04-09
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Read "The Collective Organizer: Kyle Knoke"

The Collective Organizer: Kyle Knoke

Chats with Cats | 2025-03-12
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Read "The Vinyl Collector: Chris Brown"

The Vinyl Collector: Chris Brown

Chats with Cats | 2025-02-11
26
Read "The Jazz Kissa Owner: Danny de Zayas"

The Jazz Kissa Owner: Danny de Zayas

Chats with Cats | 2025-01-21
32
Read "The Label Head: Nils Winther"

The Label Head: Nils Winther

Chats with Cats | 2024-11-27
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Read "The Art Curator: Vincent Gérard"

The Art Curator: Vincent Gérard

Chats with Cats | 2024-09-02
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Read "The Archive Curator: Judith Korey"

The Archive Curator: Judith Korey

Chats with Cats | 2024-07-08
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Read "The Mentor: Katherine McVicker"

The Mentor: Katherine McVicker

Chats with Cats | 2024-06-10
35
Read "Women in Jazz Media: Kim Cypher"

Women in Jazz Media: Kim Cypher

Chats with Cats | 2024-03-25
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Read "The Jazz Photographer: Philip Arneill"

The Jazz Photographer: Philip Arneill

Chats with Cats | 2024-02-14
21
Read "The Music Trustee: Dan Beck"

The Music Trustee: Dan Beck

Chats with Cats | 2024-01-22
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Read "The YouTuber: Andy Edwards"

The YouTuber: Andy Edwards

Chats with Cats | 2023-11-07
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Read "The Jazz Entrepreneur: Charles Carlini"

The Jazz Entrepreneur: Charles Carlini

Chats with Cats | 2023-09-27
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Read "The Jazz Historian: John Edward Hasse"

The Jazz Historian: John Edward Hasse

Chats with Cats | 2023-08-17
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Read "Jazz With A Purpose: Franco Nannucci"

Jazz With A Purpose: Franco Nannucci

Chats with Cats | 2023-06-16
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Read "The Jazz Critic: Neil Tesser"

The Jazz Critic: Neil Tesser

Chats with Cats | 2023-05-01
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Read "The Record Store Owner: Jim Eigo"

The Record Store Owner: Jim Eigo

Chats with Cats | 2023-04-03
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Read "The Musician / Entrepreneur: Eddie Roberts"

The Musician / Entrepreneur: Eddie Roberts

Chats with Cats | 2023-02-02
34
Read "The Festival Presenters: Rochester's John Nugent and Marc Iacona"

The Festival Presenters: Rochester's John Nugent and Marc Iacona

Chats with Cats | 2022-11-01
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Read "The Series Presenter: Jon W. Poses"

The Series Presenter: Jon W. Poses

Chats with Cats | 2022-09-28
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Read "The Conference Producer: Peter Schulze"

The Conference Producer: Peter Schulze

Chats with Cats | 2022-06-29
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Read "The Jazz Artist: Takao Fujioka"

The Jazz Artist: Takao Fujioka

Chats with Cats | 2022-06-02
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Read "The Music Lawyer: Ron Bienstock"

The Music Lawyer: Ron Bienstock

Chats with Cats | 2022-03-22
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Read "The Digital Content Producer: Joseph Vella"

The Digital Content Producer: Joseph Vella

Chats with Cats | 2022-01-25
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Read "The Educator: Rich Thompson"

The Educator: Rich Thompson

Chats with Cats | 2021-10-25
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Read "The Jazz Emcee: Marcus Goldhaber"

The Jazz Emcee: Marcus Goldhaber

Chats with Cats | 2021-10-08
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Read "The Instrument Maker: Roger Sadowsky"

The Instrument Maker: Roger Sadowsky

Chats with Cats | 2021-06-14
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Read "The Music Library Producer: Gene Ort"

The Music Library Producer: Gene Ort

Chats with Cats | 2021-04-26
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Read "The Archival Producer: Zev Feldman"

The Archival Producer: Zev Feldman

Chats with Cats | 2020-10-30
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Read "The Studio Owner: Paul Wickliffe"

The Studio Owner: Paul Wickliffe

Chats with Cats | 2020-09-11
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Read "The Venue Owner: Henry Wong of An Die Musik"

The Venue Owner: Henry Wong of An Die Musik

Chats with Cats | 2020-08-13
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Read "The Festival Director: Terri Pontremoli"

The Festival Director: Terri Pontremoli

Chats with Cats | 2020-06-16
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Read "The Radio Presenter: Bob Osborne"

The Radio Presenter: Bob Osborne

Chats with Cats | 2020-05-19
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Read "The Jazz Label: Marc Free of Posi-Tone Records"

The Jazz Label: Marc Free of Posi-Tone Records

Chats with Cats | 2020-03-16
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Read "The Festival Presenter: Danny Melnick"

The Festival Presenter: Danny Melnick

Chats with Cats | 2020-02-03
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Read "The Booking Agent: Matt Fripp of Jazzfuel"

The Booking Agent: Matt Fripp of Jazzfuel

Chats with Cats | 2019-12-18
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Read "The Club Booker: Albert Dadon of Bird's Basement"

The Club Booker: Albert Dadon of Bird's Basement

Chats with Cats | 2019-12-04
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Read "The Jazz DJ: Sheila Anderson of WBGO"

The Jazz DJ: Sheila Anderson of WBGO

Chats with Cats | 2019-12-03
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Read "The Manager: Vernon Hammond of The Management Ark"

The Manager: Vernon Hammond of The Management Ark

Chats with Cats | 2019-11-18
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Read "The Radio Promoter: David Avery of Powderfinger Promotions"

The Radio Promoter: David Avery of Powderfinger Promotions

Chats with Cats | 2019-10-28
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Read "Pt. 5, Digital Drink Coasters?"

Pt. 5, Digital Drink Coasters?

Mind Your Business | 2019-02-14
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Read "Pt. 6, Touring: Booking the Gigs"

Pt. 6, Touring: Booking the Gigs

Mind Your Business | 2019-03-07
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Read "Part 9, The Boring (Must Do) Stuff"

Part 9, The Boring (Must Do) Stuff

Mind Your Business | 2019-05-30
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Read "Pt. 1, Ashley’s Graduation Party"

Pt. 1, Ashley’s Graduation Party

Mind Your Business | 2018-10-23
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Read "Pt. 2, Booking 101"

Pt. 2, Booking 101

Mind Your Business | 2018-11-22
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Read "The Instrument Maker: Roger Sadowsky"

The Instrument Maker: Roger Sadowsky

Chats with Cats | 2021-06-14
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Read "Pt. 4, Making Your

Pt. 4, Making Your "Kind of Pepper"

Mind Your Business | 2019-01-14
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Read "Pt. 3, Brick Walls And Railroad Tracks"

Pt. 3, Brick Walls And Railroad Tracks

Mind Your Business | 2018-12-20
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Read "The Archival Producer: Zev Feldman"

The Archival Producer: Zev Feldman

Chats with Cats | 2020-10-30
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Read "The Venue Owner: Henry Wong of An Die Musik"

The Venue Owner: Henry Wong of An Die Musik

Chats with Cats | 2020-08-13
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Read "The Festival Presenter: Danny Melnick"

The Festival Presenter: Danny Melnick

Chats with Cats | 2020-02-03
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Read "Pt. 7, Touring Logistics"

Pt. 7, Touring Logistics

Mind Your Business | 2019-04-05
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Read "Pt. 8, PR for Dummies"

Pt. 8, PR for Dummies

Mind Your Business | 2019-05-04
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Read "The Jazz Label: Marc Free of Posi-Tone Records"

The Jazz Label: Marc Free of Posi-Tone Records

Chats with Cats | 2020-03-16
21
Read "The Booking Agent: Matt Fripp of Jazzfuel"

The Booking Agent: Matt Fripp of Jazzfuel

Chats with Cats | 2019-12-18
26
Read "The Studio Owner: Paul Wickliffe"

The Studio Owner: Paul Wickliffe

Chats with Cats | 2020-09-11
22
Read "The Musician / Entrepreneur: Eddie Roberts"

The Musician / Entrepreneur: Eddie Roberts

Chats with Cats | 2023-02-02
34
Read "Part 11, Be Prepared"

Part 11, Be Prepared

Mind Your Business | 2019-07-23
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Read "The YouTuber: Andy Edwards"

The YouTuber: Andy Edwards

Chats with Cats | 2023-11-07
47
Read "The Publicist: Scott Thompson"

The Publicist: Scott Thompson

Chats with Cats | 2019-10-02
30
Read "Pt. 10, Video and the Evolution of the Press Kit"

Pt. 10, Video and the Evolution of the Press Kit

Mind Your Business | 2019-06-27
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Read "Jazz With A Purpose: Franco Nannucci"

Jazz With A Purpose: Franco Nannucci

Chats with Cats | 2023-06-16
20
Read "The Festival Presenters: Rochester's John Nugent and Marc Iacona"

The Festival Presenters: Rochester's John Nugent and Marc Iacona

Chats with Cats | 2022-11-01
37
Read "The Jazz Critic: Neil Tesser"

The Jazz Critic: Neil Tesser

Chats with Cats | 2023-05-01
34
Read "The Jazz Entrepreneur: Charles Carlini"

The Jazz Entrepreneur: Charles Carlini

Chats with Cats | 2023-09-27
53
Read "The Music Lawyer: Ron Bienstock"

The Music Lawyer: Ron Bienstock

Chats with Cats | 2022-03-22
27
Read "The Jazz Artist: Takao Fujioka"

The Jazz Artist: Takao Fujioka

Chats with Cats | 2022-06-02
30
Read "The Jazz Historian: John Edward Hasse"

The Jazz Historian: John Edward Hasse

Chats with Cats | 2023-08-17
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Read "Part 12, Just be nice!"

Part 12, Just be nice!

Mind Your Business | 2019-08-15
20
Read "The Radio Promoter: David Avery of Powderfinger Promotions"

The Radio Promoter: David Avery of Powderfinger Promotions

Chats with Cats | 2019-10-28
10
Read "The Jazz Kissa Owner: Danny de Zayas"

The Jazz Kissa Owner: Danny de Zayas

Chats with Cats | 2025-01-21
32
Read "The Manager: Vernon Hammond of The Management Ark"

The Manager: Vernon Hammond of The Management Ark

Chats with Cats | 2019-11-18
11
Read "The Festival Director: Terri Pontremoli"

The Festival Director: Terri Pontremoli

Chats with Cats | 2020-06-16
17
Read "The Audiophile: Adrian Butts"

The Audiophile: Adrian Butts

Chats with Cats | 2025-10-09
26
Read "The Label Head: Nils Winther"

The Label Head: Nils Winther

Chats with Cats | 2024-11-27
36
Read "The Jazz Photographer: Philip Arneill"

The Jazz Photographer: Philip Arneill

Chats with Cats | 2024-02-14
21
Read "The Jazz Innovator: Jerald Miller"

The Jazz Innovator: Jerald Miller

Chats with Cats | 2025-07-11
8
Read "The Art Curator: Vincent Gérard"

The Art Curator: Vincent Gérard

Chats with Cats | 2024-09-02
23
Read "The Club Booker: Albert Dadon of Bird's Basement"

The Club Booker: Albert Dadon of Bird's Basement

Chats with Cats | 2019-12-04
14
Read "The Music Library Producer: Gene Ort"

The Music Library Producer: Gene Ort

Chats with Cats | 2021-04-26
16
Read "The Record Store Owner: Jim Eigo"

The Record Store Owner: Jim Eigo

Chats with Cats | 2023-04-03
25
Read "The Vinyl Collector: Chris Brown"

The Vinyl Collector: Chris Brown

Chats with Cats | 2025-02-11
26
Read "The Series Presenter: Jon W. Poses"

The Series Presenter: Jon W. Poses

Chats with Cats | 2022-09-28
25
Read "The Mentor: Katherine McVicker"

The Mentor: Katherine McVicker

Chats with Cats | 2024-06-10
35
Read "The Educator: Rich Thompson"

The Educator: Rich Thompson

Chats with Cats | 2021-10-25
18
Read "The Jazz Emcee: Marcus Goldhaber"

The Jazz Emcee: Marcus Goldhaber

Chats with Cats | 2021-10-08
14
Read "Women in Jazz Media: Kim Cypher"

Women in Jazz Media: Kim Cypher

Chats with Cats | 2024-03-25
27
Read "The Music Trustee: Dan Beck"

The Music Trustee: Dan Beck

Chats with Cats | 2024-01-22
30
Read "The Digital Content Producer: Joseph Vella"

The Digital Content Producer: Joseph Vella

Chats with Cats | 2022-01-25
23
Read "The Jazz DJ: Sheila Anderson of WBGO"

The Jazz DJ: Sheila Anderson of WBGO

Chats with Cats | 2019-12-03
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