We'll start the show with jazz legends Zoot Sims and Joe Castro who recorded in the home of billionaire socialite Doris Duke, a huge jazz fan. We'll also hear singer Buddy Greco on stage in Chicago in 1959. The late great Sergio Mendes and his "Brasil 65" group perform live in San Francisco.

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.

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.

Elissa Glickman is the Executive Director of the West Alameda Business Association. Host Scott Piehler talks with Elissa about what it takes to cultivate a vibrant, thriving district that supports local businesses, engages the community, and celebrates the unique character of West Alameda.

A portrait of the late, internationally acclaimed jazz musician, Ethel Ennis is the featured guest. Ennis spent most of her professional career in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where she was affectionately known as the "First Lady of Jazz". She began performing as a church pianist at a very young age. Embarking on a solo singing career, she recorded a number of songs for Atlantic Records before her album debut, Lullabies for Losers, was released by Jubilee Records in 1955. In 1957, she left Jubilee Records and moved to for a two-album contract, and released A Change of Scenery. Soon after the 1958 follow-up LP Have You Forgotten, Ennis took a six-year hiatus from recording, during which she toured Europe with Benny Goodman.

Barton Rubenstein talks about his unique journey transitioning from the world of science to that of art. His passion for sculpting and public art evolved alongside his growing awareness of environmental issues, leading him to found the Mother Earth Project in 2015. ● The Mother Earth Project was started as a way to empower people and to address their climate concerns using art. ● Initiatives by the project include "Parachutes for the Planet,” where communities decorate and use parachutes in climate strikes.” ● Barton’s recent book, Powered by Grief, was inspired by his mother’s passing. It explores Barton’s journey as a scientist, artist, and activist.

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.