The Jazz Treasury Podcast

Listen to the early pioneers of Jazz in Britain and a track from the New Jazz Explosion in Britain.

Learn about the music and lives of Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell

Learn about the music and life of the great cornetist Muggsy Spanier.

Enjoy the sounds of Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young and other jhazz Greats as they invade 52nd St. NYC!

Explore the music of Stan Kenton, Lionel Hampton (with Charles Mingus at 25) and Woody Herman.

Learn about the revival of New Orleans traditional jazz in the 1940's.

Singing songs that touch the heart, Mildred Bailey never achieved the fame she deserved.

Learn a little about the man and the music of Earl 'Fatha' Hines.

Learn about the music and the man in his later years.

Bouncing with Bix

Learn about Duke Ellington's life and music.  Part I of II

The life and music of the great Jimmie Lunceford

Learn a little about four jazz greats, Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, Rex Stuart and Barney Bigard, all important members of Duke Ellington's Orchestra and great band leaders of their own right.

Listen to the music of Red Allan and learn a little about his life.

Learn about the early history of Jazz is the great city of Chicago.

Learn a little bit about the history of American Jazz greats playing in Great Britain

Learn a little bit about the life and music of the infamous Dorsey Brothers.

Learn about the life and music of the legendary Bessie Smith.

Get your foot tappin with some great swing for the holidays

Meet Bing's little brother Bob.  He could swing the ragtime band!

Take a little journey down 52nd Street in New York City during the late 30's and early 40's.

Learn a little about how the jazz born in Kansas City influenced the evolution of jazz.

Learn a bit about the life and hear the early music of the great Art Tatum.

Delve back into the early days of jazz in the Big Apple.

Learn about the man and the music of the great Fats Waller.

Listen to one of the best Jazz clarinetists of the 1920s and learn about a little about his life.

Learn all about one of the first jazz electric guitar players.

Swing into the Bebop Era with Dizzy!

Learn a little about the great Texas trombonist and vocalist, Jack Teagarden.  Listen to a few of his best tracks.

Lionel Hampton was a featured soloist with Benny Goodman, when he organized the famous Victor recording sessions with many of the greatest players of the day.

Listen to and learn about the roots of Boogie Woogie Jazz

A re-post of one of my favourite jazz musicians, Count Basie.

Have a brief look at the life and the early music of Woody Herman.

In celebration of Ella's 100th birthday this is a re-post of an earlier episode.

Learn about the life and early music of Ella Fitzgerald.

Learn about the life and listen to the early music of Coleman Hawkins.

Never get enough of Billie.

Learn about the roots of jazz.  King Oliver was the first to use various mutes.  He taught Louis Armstrong!

Listen to the roots of Jazz Vocals featuring Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and The Ink Spots!

Hear the early work of Lester Young and learn about the man.

Learn all about the man and the music of Jelly Roll Morton.

Learn all about the man and the music of Artie Shaw.

Sidney Bechet was one the most influential soprano saxophonists in jazz.

This is a re-post of an earlier Jazz Treasury Podcast featuring one of the most influential jazz guitarists of all time.

All new episodes start on November 15th, so please stay tuned!

Take a trip to New Orleans and learn about the evolution of Jazz from it's roots.

Learn more about Duke Ellington's life and music.  This is a re-broadcast.  Continue listening to The Jazz Treasury for all new episodes beginning in October.

This is a rebroadcast of The very first Episode of the Jazz Treasury Podcast.

All new episodes will begin once again in October.

Thanks for listening!

Part II  Rebroadcast of this episode featuring jazz guitarists such as Barney Kessell and Django Reinhardt.

All new episodes of The Jazz Treasury will be coming in October!

A rebroadcast of some of the great early guitarists in Jazz are featured.

New episodes of the Jazz Treasury will be posted starting in October.

Hear Jazz greats like Dinah Washington, Peggy Lee, and Lena Horn.

One of the most influential jazz guitarists of all time, Django Reinhardt, the King of Gypsy Swing.

Learn about the man and the music of Cab Calloway.

A snapshot of the great cornet player Bix Beiderbecke.

Louis Jordan made the blues jump and brought a good-time feeling to jazz.  He was widely influential in pointing the way to Rhythm & Blues and Rock n' Roll!

Learn about the man and the music of Nat King Cole in the 1940s.  He was much more than just a great singer, he was also a great leader and pianist.

Learn about the life and early musical career of a jazz legend, Count Basie.

Listen to and learn about the early years of Benny Goodman who defied a destiny of poverty to become the first great international star of jazz.

A glimpse into the life and music of The First Lady of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald.

Learn about one of the architects of the swing era!

Learn about the life and early music of the great jazz trumpeter, Dizzy Gillespie.

A brief history of Lady Day, Billie Holiday and her music.

Explore the roots of New Orleans jazz.

A very brief overview of the Jazz Treasury Podcast. Michael Wood on the voice.

Learn about Fats Waller, the man and the music.

A brief history of the Jazz guitar from the 1940s the 1960's

Learn about the evolution of the jazz guitar from the 1920s to the 1940s

The Jazz Treasury Podcast is devoted to exhibiting the best of jazz history in the format of an auditory tour of America’s richest indigenous music. Bi-weekly a different aspect of jazz will be presented. It may be a portrait of a musician such as Duke Ellington or John Coltrane. It could be a specific instrument like the bass or trumpet. We may visit a jazz city like Chicago or New Orleans. Other exhibits will focus on genera such as bebop or swing. Your curator and tour guide, Rich Sylvester, has over 40 years of jazz background to share. So, whether you’ve just begun to explore the art of jazz or consider yourself a connoisseur, tune into The Jazz Treasury. The Jazz Treasury podcast is always open!

The Jazz Treasury Podcast is devoted to exhibiting the best of jazz history in the format of an auditory tour of America’s richest indigenous music. Bi-weekly a different aspect of jazz will be presented. It may be a portrait of a musician such as Duke Ellington or John Coltrane. It could be a specific instrument like the bass or trumpet. We may visit a jazz city like Chicago or New Orleans. Other exhibits will focus on genera such as bebop or swing. Your curator and tour guide, Rich Sylvester, has over 40 years of jazz background to share. So, whether you’ve just begun to explore the art of jazz or consider yourself a connoisseur, tune into The Jazz Treasury. The Jazz Treasury podcast is always open!

The Jazz Treasury Podcast is devoted to exhibiting the best of jazz history in the format of an auditory tour of America’s richest indigenous music. Bi-weekly a different aspect of jazz will be presented. It may be a portrait of a musician such as Duke Ellington or John Coltrane. It could be a specific instrument like the bass or trumpet. We may visit a jazz city like Chicago or New Orleans. Other exhibits will focus on genera such as bebop or swing. Your curator and tour guide, Rich Sylvester, has over 40 years of jazz background to share. So, whether you’ve just begun to explore the art of jazz or consider yourself a connoisseur, tune into The Jazz Treasury. The Jazz Treasury podcast is always open!