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Venturing onward to New York seems to be a necessary step in the careers of most aspiring jazz artists. Guitarist Tim Picard has been a Northeast Ohio mainstay, equally adept in straight ahead and free jazz. But time marches on and opportunities abound in the Big Apple, so Tim is off to New York, but not before one last performance of originals and favorites. Backed by Theron Brown on Piano, Jordan McBride on Bass and Zaire Darden on Drums, and from a July 24th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the Tim Picard Quartet . . . Live at the Bop Stop. -
An interview with W. Keith Eason, author of "The Houston Gospel Sound," plus recordings from Houston-based artists such as Olivia Branch Walker, Kathy Taylor, V. Michael McKay, Lee Ida Brown, Yolanda Adams, and others.
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The Jeff Hamilton Trio, performing live in San Pedro from 2017, kicks off this edition. Other jazz greats performing live include Frank Sinatra at the old Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, guitar legend Lenny Breau in Toronto, and singer Johnny Hartman in Tokyo. -
A chance meeting with Wynton Marsalis in Dayton, Ohio led Stacy Dillard to New York where the saxophonist thrives fronting three of his own bands that cut across R&B/Funk and Hip Hop and serves as an in-demand sideman. It’s also where he met pianist Kiego Hirakawa with whom he partners for this performance. Keigo has spent the last 20 years touring the Midwest with his piano trio and has released three full length albums as a leader including his most recent release Pixel. From a July 20th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for Stacy Dillard and Kiego Hirakawa…Live at the Bop Stop. -
This episode includes sets in loving memory of Nate Luckett (pictured) (Luckett Brothers of Milwaukee) and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. plus Caravans, Stars of Virginia, Bishop G.E. Patterson, and others. -
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This week’s program features an encore interview with the acclaimed jazz singer, Dianne Reeves. Reeves was born in Detroit, Michigan. Reeves father sang, her mother played trumpet, her uncle is bassist Charles Burrell and her cousin is George Duke. Her father died when she was two years old, and she was raised in Colorado by her mother, Vada Swanson, and maternal family. In 1971, she started singing and playing piano. She was noticed by trumpeter Clark Terry, who invited her to sing with him. "He had these amazing all-star bands, but I had no idea who they all were! Said Reeves, “The thing I loved about it was the way they interacted with each other – the kind of intimate exchange that I wasn't part of.” -
Amelia Knott discusses the multifaceted nature of art therapy, its significance in mental health, and her personal journey into the field. She shares insights on adapting art therapy practices to the digital realm, discussing her recent book, The Art of Thriving Online. Amelia emphasizes the role of creativity in personal and collective healing, the value of both online and in-person communities, and how we can navigate our world more mindfully. -
We go back to 1962 inside the Village Gate jazz club in NYC to hear flutist Herbie Mann perform his magic. Also in this edition, pianist Vince Guaraldi teams up with Brazilian guitarist Bole Sete in 1963 - and Pat Martino performs at Yoshi's in the year 2000, joined by the late Joey DeFrancesco on the organ. -
Nathan-Paul grew up a pastor’s son in Cleveland, and knows how to deliver sound medicine to the people. His velvety lo-fi sounds are a vibe-heavy soul party, fusing modern trap, 70s funk, and fiery southern gospel. And Fusion is an apt word for this performance, which he terms Life’s Notes. This show is steeped in improvisation, borders on free jazz but really is best described as an hour of experimental Fusion. Featuring Garret Folger on Trumpet, Zaire Darden on Drums, Kip Reed on Bass, Chris Anderson on Trombone, Howard Alexander on Piano and Nathan Paul on Saxophones and from a September 27th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for Nathan Paul: Life’s Notes…Live at the Bop Stop.
