Jazz Perspectives

Series produced by Reese Erlich

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Jazz Perspectives are 3-4 minute highly produced features on jazz, Latin and blues artists.

Jazz Perspectives have aired for over 10 years on public radio stations in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Formerly carried online with NPR, they now appear weekly through streaming audio on Jazz Corner. (www.jazzcorner.com)

Some stations air Jazz Perspectives on the same day and time each week. Others use the feature in conjunction with a cut of the artist's music. Over 250 Jazz Perpsectives are available for broadcast with new ones produced each year. Contact producer Reese Erlich for more info. rerlich@pacbell.net


42 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Deelee Dube sings her musical heritage
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Deelee Dube
Vocalist Deelee Dube combines influences from South Africa, Britain and the US to sing a sultry tune or a funky blues.

  • Added: Jul 27, 2017
  • Length: 07:08
Stanley Clarke - always reinventing jazz
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Bassist Stanley Clarke helped invent jazz-rock fusion, and he's continuing to keep the music fresh.

  • Added: Jul 27, 2017
  • Length: 07:00
Jane Bunnett and the Cuban Women
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
Canadian saxophonist Jane Bunnett comes out with her second CD featuring the wonderful Cuban women musicians and vocalists, Maqueque.

  • Added: Jul 27, 2017
  • Length: 07:12
Joshua Redman - the influence of eastern music
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Joshua Redman
Saxophonist Joshua Redman explains how each type of sax creates a different musical mood.

  • Added: Jul 27, 2017
  • Length: 07:43
Danilo Perez creates "comprovization"
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Danilo Perez, Credit: (c) Reese Erlich
Pianist Danilo Perez combines composition and improvisation in his Latin and straight ahead performances.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2017
  • Length: 07:08
Lionel Loueke brings Afrobeat to jazz
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Lionel Loueke performs at Montreal Jazz Festival, Credit: (c) 2016 Reese Erlich
Guitarist Lionel Loueke brings the sounds and rhythms of Benin to the world of jazz.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Aug 05, 2016
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 1
Kenny Barron keeps on tickling those ivories
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Kenny Barron, Credit: (c) 2016 Reese Erlich
Kenny Barron still excites audiences with his straight ahead jazz.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Aug 04, 2016
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 1
Gregory Porter sings the people's music
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Gregory Porter
Vocalist Gregory Porter helps restore the blues and jazz tradition of socially conscious lyrics.

  • Added: Nov 06, 2012
  • Length: 04:59
John Scofield - one of the best guitarists in jazz
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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He has created a unique sound that appeals to jazz and pop audiences

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Nov 06, 2012
  • Length: 07:45
  • Purchases: 1
Omara Portuondo - famous even before Buena Vista Social Club
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Omara Portuondo
Vocalist Omara Portuondo continues the finest tradition of Cuban ballads.

  • Added: Nov 06, 2012
  • Length: 05:22
The Legendary Archie Shepp
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Archie Shepp
A look at the career of the legendary saxophonist

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Nov 06, 2012
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Fabled George Cables
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: George Cables
Veteran pianist George Cables still wows audiences.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Nov 06, 2012
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 1
Stefon Harris in Cuba
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Stefon Harris
Vibraphonist Stefon Harris recorded a jazz Latin CD in Havana.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Nov 05, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Eliane Elias bring Brazil to jazz
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Elizne Elias
Vocalist and pianist Eliane Elias talks about growing up in Brazil and her career in jazz.

  • Added: Nov 05, 2012
  • Length: 05:01
A fond look back at George Shearing
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: George Shearing
George Shearing passed away Feb. 14, 2011. In this archived Jazz Perspective, we hear about his music and composing.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY and WEKU


  • Added: Feb 16, 2011
  • Length: 05:05
  • Purchases: 2
Herbie Hancock - The Imagine Project -- Part 2
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Herbie Hancock
Hancock talks about his collaboration with African and Latin American stars.

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 07:21
Herbie Hancock - The Imagine Project Part 1
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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A profile of jazz piano great Herbie Hancock

Bought by WEKU


  • Added: Jul 08, 2010
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 1
The Life and Times of Bud Shank
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Flutist and saxophonist Bud Shank helped create the West Coast Jazz sound and fuse jazz with Brazilian music. He passed away Feb. 2, 2009.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WEKU, and KCUR


  • Added: Apr 07, 2009
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 3
Conrad Herwig
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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World class trombonist Conrad Herwig explains how he gets inspired to put a Latin rhythm under jazz classics.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Apr 03, 2009
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 1
Claudio Roditi
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Claudio Roditi
Trumpeter Claudio Roditi fuses the smooth rhythms of his native Brazil with the New York jazz tradition.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Apr 02, 2009
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 1

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