Jazz. America. Love. Mysticism. Struggle. Peace. Joy. Pain. Bliss. Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe highlights significant people, albums, pieces, and moments in jazz history through which we can understand the American experience. Produced at KUT & KUTX Studios.
Episodes
- On this edition of Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe remembers the legendary patriarch of New Orleans Jazz, Ellis Marsalis.
- Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe teaches us about multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer and arranger Ralph Towner. Born in Washington, Towner incorporated improvisation into much of his work.
- Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe talks about jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon.
- Rabbi Neil Blumofe explores the life and work of pianist, improviser and composer Myra Melford.
- Rabbi Neil Blumofe talks about the life of Jack Sheldon following his passing on Dec 27, 2019.