Backstage Jazz

Series produced by Gossett Productions, LLC

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Backstage Jazz takes you behind the music and into the lives of America's top jazz musicians. Experience backstage interviews, life stories, and live musical performances with Emmy award-winning host Jeremy Gossett.

Series features include a mix of live music recorded at and promoting jazz venues across America, combined with the artist's fresh new album releases. Between each performance, Gossett brings you backstage with candid interviews, featuring an archive of local and national artists, where they’ll share their life stories and insights into their music.

We will bring you breathtaking soundscaping life to your living room, car radio, or wherever you are, to experience in a whole new way. For more information, visit us online: backstagejazz.org


48 Pieces

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This episode takes you behind the music and into the life of three-time Grammy Nominee Conrad Herwig with an exclusive backstage interview. We are...

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  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:58
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Performer and composer Allen Vizzutti is just as well versed in classical as he is in the jazz world. Vizzutti's trumpet playing has been featured ...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
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Pianist extraordinaire Terry Waldo is joining us backstage to share with us his experience reviving ragtime including a vivid back story about his ...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Count Basie is one of the most inspirational big band jazz greats of all time. The Count Basie Orchestra was founded by pianist and band leader Wil...

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  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
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Season 3 of Backstage Jazz opens with a special visit from jazz organ legend Tony Monaco and the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra. Tony Monaco has been...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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This episode of Backstage Jazz is taking a retrospective memorial journey through the life of jazz guitar legend Raj Rathor. Host Jeremy Gossett is...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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In 2013 Bria Skonberg of New York won the Jazz Journalists Association award for Up and Coming Artist of the year. She loves playing for people. To...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Brazilian Voyage is a unique jazz trio from New York City. The trio is joining us backstage for live performances and exclusive interviews where th...

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  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:58
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The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra has been performing jazz standards for over 70 years. This episode features live recorded performances from...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:56
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Bassist Kris Berg is a jazz educator and has worked with some of the best jazz musicians in the industry such as Kurt Elling and Peter Erskine. Kri...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Time for Three is a unique trio that blends classical music with jazz, hip hop and folk. At the time of this recording the group consists of uprig...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Oregon Vocalist Rebecca Kilgore is refreshing the great American song book bringing inspiration to many jazz musicians today. Rebecca and her quart...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Caravan of Thieves mixes the sounds of blues folk, Beatle-esque harmonies, and gypsy jazz to create a unique sound that sparks a new energy. Percus...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Jazz and classical composer David Amram is joining us backstage for exclusive interviews and live recorded musical performances. Amram is the 2011...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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David Amram is one of the most inspirational jazz figures of all time. From playing unique instruments to composing intricate film scores, he tells...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Drummer and University of North Texas graduate Stockton Helbing takes us behind the stories of his touring with Maynard Ferguson's band to recordin...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Saxophonist and Blues Brothers icon Lou Marini and Director Jim Widener are joining us backstage at the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival for exclusi...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Up and coming jazz bassist Stephen Schultz, star trumpeter Lee Rucker, and international guitarist Stephen Story come together to form the Stephen ...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Oklahoma trumpeter David Hooten has a wide range of experiences including composing jingles for a variety of commercials from Homeland grocery stor...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
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Executive director Scott Handler, music director Jim Mick, and world famous trombonist Steve Wiest are joining us backstage for exclusive interview...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59