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
Eliades Ochoa
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Eliades Ochoa in Havana, Credit: (c) 2008 Reese Erlich
An intimate profile of the cowboy hat wearing singer and guitarist who starred in the original Buena Vista Social Club CD.

  • Added: Mar 31, 2009
  • Length: 06:31
John McLaughlin
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: John McLaughlin
A profile of world famous jazz guitarist John McLaughlin about the impact of Spanish music on his career. Reported from Barcelona.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY and WESM 91.3 FM


  • Added: Mar 31, 2009
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 2
John Pizzarelli
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: John Pizzarelli
Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has won over a lot of fans with his renditions of the great American songbook.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WEKU, and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 31, 2009
  • Length: 06:14
  • Purchases: 3
Chick Corea
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Chick Corea and Bela Fleck
Profile of pianist Chick Corea performing jazz and acoustic music with bajo player Bela Fleck.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY and WEKU


  • Added: Mar 31, 2009
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 2
Marilyn Crispell
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Crispell combines classical training with great jazz skills

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 08:05
  • Purchases: 2
Spencer Day
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Spencer Day adds a young twist to the old standards

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 07:15
  • Purchases: 1
Lionel Loueke
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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guitarist Lionel Loueke performs with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 1
Ramsey Lewis
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Ramsey Lewis - still in with the in crowd

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY and WEKU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2008
  • Length: 07:50
  • Purchases: 2
Wayne Shorter Jazz Perspective
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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a short musical journey through the career of Wayne Shorter

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY and WEKU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2008
  • Length: 07:14
  • Purchases: 2
Herbie Mann
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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A look back at the career of flutist Herbie Mann

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WEKU, and KGOU


  • Added: Feb 17, 2006
  • Length: 03:06
  • Purchases: 3
Musical Tribute to Ray Barretto
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Ray Barretto, who died today, left an incredible musical legacy

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WEKU, KGOU, and KCUR


  • Added: Feb 17, 2006
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 4
Shirley Horn
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Shirley Horn passed away Oct. 20; listen to this tribute to her music.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WEKU, KGOU, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Oct 24, 2005
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 4
Count Basie
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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A quick musical look at the career of the Count

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WEKU, 90.5 WSNC, and KGOU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2005
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 4
McCoy Tyner
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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McCoy Tyner explains how he creates music for small groups, big bands and his Latin group

Bought by WEKU, North State Public Radio, and KGOU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2005
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 3
Eddie Palmieri
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Latin Jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri explains how he fuses jazz and Latin

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WEKU, 90.5 WSNC, and KGOU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2005
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 4
Coleman Hawkins
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Reinventing the saxophone, a musical look back at the life of Coleman Hawkins

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, Marfa Public Radio, 90.5 WSNC, and KGOU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2005
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 4
Chucho Valdes
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes excells in playing Latin, jazz and even classical

Bought by 90.5 WSNC and KGOU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2005
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 2
Dave Douglas
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Dave Douglas blasts his trumpet for great jazz and social justice

Bought by WEKU, 90.5 WSNC, and KGOU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2005
  • Length: 04:03
  • Purchases: 3
Denny Zeitlin
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Pianist Denny Zeitlin practices both psychiatry and fine jazz

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, 90.5 WSNC, KGOU, and KMHD


  • Added: Aug 29, 2005
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 4
Dena DeRose
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Vocalist Dena DeRose combines incredible talent with a social conscience to produce wonderful jazz.

Bought by 90.5 WSNC, KGOU, and KMHD


  • Added: Aug 29, 2005
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 3

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