The Scene: Omari Jazz’ ‘Dream Child’ Extended Edition Listening Session at Daydream
It was a rainy night in Southeast Portland, like one of many, but the hang with the artist going in depth on his quietly thumping 2020 album was a solid one.
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Records We Love
Records We Love: ‘Sextet’ by Carla Bley
Meg Samples talks about how the piano giant's classic fusion zig of an album opposed to the jazz world's acoustic zag of 1987 is one of the Records We Love.
The Scene
A 2025 Winter Jazzfest Odyssey
Host Anthony Dean-Harris details his smooth, chilly ride through the New York City streets for the annual festival.
Roy Ayers, whose 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' charmed generations, dies at 84
The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.
Drummer Jay Mumford
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KMHD host Alex Newman takes a deep dive with the New York-based drummer about his winding career.
Saxophonist Nicole McCabe
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Saxophonist Nicole McCabe talks making music in Portland, her love for Cannonball Adderley and more.
The legend Herbie Hancock
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Hancock speaks with KMHD from his home studio about his meaning of jazz without boundaries.
Episode 13: James Gadson
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Justin Meyer has a conversation with a drumming backbone of the last half century.
Episode 14: Samm Culley
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The bassist for the one-hit wonder band of the 1970s, SKULL SNAPS, talks about the band's lasting legacy.
Episode 15: Sonny Rollins
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The Greatest Living Improviser chats with Justin Meyer about nostalgia for the old days, Coleman Hawkins, and the art of improvisation.
48 Hours With jazz producer Kassa Overall
Artist, drummer and backpack jazz producer Kassa Overall's journey has led him to commanding the rhythm section for some of the greatest musicians in the world.
Theon Cross: Putting respect on the tuba
Tubaist Theon Cross talks with KMHD about his original style and bringing joy through his music no matter the genre.
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How Portland's Pleasure Shaped a Sound
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Portland band Pleasure helped to shape the sound for the 1970s by combining jazz, R&B, funk and soul.