Results for "Michael Stephenson"

Michael Stephenson

John Pizzarelli, Shuteen Erdenebaatar & Nils Kugelmann, Nicola Miller, Ayn Inserto, Jazz Sinfonico Mexicano, Stella Cole & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
August 10, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Stella Cole, John Pizzarelli, Shuteen Erdenebaatar & Nils Kugelmann, Nicola Miller, Ayn Inserto, Jazz Sinfonico Mexicano, plus birthday shoutouts to Shamie Royston, Claudia Acuna, Tara Davidson, Nnenna Freelon, Kate Bush and Honorable Men Kevin Mahogany and Hank Jones, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them ...

Natalie Cole, Michael Stephenson, Brianna Thomas, Nicolas Bearde And More

by Jua Howard
February 23, 2025

Greetings Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of timeless music in store, as usual, including from Natalie Cole, Nicolas Bearde, Brianna Thomas, Michael Stephenson, Sheila Jordan, George Benson and many more. Come get lost in the music with me! Playlist Intro 00:00 Natalie ...

Kandace Springs, John Dokes, Catherine Russell and More!

by Jua Howard
September 8, 2024

Welcome Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! As usual, I've got a great show in store for you including a lot of new music from Kandace Springs, Catherine Russell, Caity Gyorgy, John Dokes, Shana Tucker and Marianne Solivan; and plenty more timeless music from artists such as Curtis Stigers, ...

New Releases By Lakecia Benjamin, Allyson Briggs, Eric Hollaway, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Bill Banfield, Madeleine Peyroux & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
July 22, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Lakecia Benjamin, Allyson Briggs, Eric Hollaway, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Bill Banfield and Madeleine Peyroux with birthday shoutouts to ((Mavis Staples}}, Carol Morgan, Hey Rim Jeon, Gayelynn McKinney, Akua Dixon, Amber Weekes and Lauren Sevian, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear by seeing them ...

Ernestine Anderson, Kalil Wilson, Gabrielle Cavassa and More

by Jua Howard
June 3, 2024

Welcome Music Family! This week I'm sharing more heartfelt music including songs from Ernestine Anderson, Kalil Wilson, Gabrielle Cavassa, Billy Eckstine, Dianne Reeves and Michael Stephenson. Come get lost in the music with me! Playlist Intro 00:00 Dianne Reeves “Midnight Sun" from When You Know (Blue Note) 2:35 Michael Stephenson “Vanity" from Outskirts of ...

Spring Releases From Jordan VanHemert, Andrea Wolper, Sarah Jerrom, Idit Shner, Melissa Aldana, Fay Victor, Birthday Shoutouts & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 22, 2024

Midway through Jazz Appreciation Month, this broadcast continues the celebration with new releases from from Jordan VanHemert, Andrea Wolper, Sarah Jerrom, Idit Shner & Mhondoro, Melissa Aldana and Fay Victor, with birthday shoutouts to Marilyn Maye, Barbara Lea, Carmen McRae, Haruna Fukazawa, Michele Brourman and Rosa Passos, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the ...

New September Releases - Sisters of Jazz, John Stein, Aaron Diehl & The Knights, Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter, Ivan Lins And More

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 18, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from Sisters of Jazz, John Stein, Aaron Diehl & The Knights, Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter, Ivan Lins and Kirsten Agresta Copely, with birthday shoutouts to Gabrielle Stravelli, Alyssa Allgood, Tom Wopat, Greta Matassa, Claire Martin and Lorraine Feather, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear ...

Benny Benack III: Third Time's The Charm

by Jack Bowers
August 14, 2023

While it remains to be seen whether rising star Benny Benack III's third album as leader is a charm (that is up to the listener), it is definitely a charmer, with delightful turns by trumpeter (and vocalist) Benack and pianist Emmet Cohen complementing stellar performances by a number of well-known and talented guest artists.

Benny Benack III: Third Time's The Charm

by Dan Bilawsky
July 15, 2023

Though the title of this third album from multihyphenate Benny Benack III might imply misfires with his first two go-rounds, the truth really runs contrary to that line of reasoning. One of a Kind (BB3, 2017), while flying under the radar, introduced some listeners to a talent far too large to be contained; and A Lot ...