Meet our friend Kent Heckman. The proprietor of Red Rock Studio in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Kent is a renowned audio engineer. His client list reads like a “Who’s Who” of the jazz world, including saxophonist Phil Woods, composer Bob Dorough, drummer Sherrie Maricle, and pianist Keith Jarrett. Our co-hosts enjoy a lively conversation with Kent, who shares stories from his career including the eclectic singer Nellie McKay, the Canadian folk group The Wailin’ Jennys, and a live date with Jarrett.

Be sure to check out Kent’s work on the Jennys’ award-winning album, Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, as well as Keith Jarrett’s two live CDs recorded at the Deer Head Inn on ECM records.

Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
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We welcome the immensely talented Warren Cooper to our podcast. Warren is a jazz vocalist, a recording artist, and an advocate for peace and justice. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia, he counts the city’s finest jazz musicians as his colleagues and friends. Warren tells us about his latest projects, including a reboot of the classic tune, “Take Five” to counter gun violence. Check this out.

Music: “Take Five: Stop the Violence,” available online at https://take5stoptheviolence.com/ Used by permission of Warren Cooper.

Music: “Welcome Home” from Welcome Home, Bill Carter and Warren Cooper
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
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Jeff Kellam and Bill Carter introduce the 12th recording of the Presbybop Quintet. It's called "Brand New Day." This collection of fresh jazz performances is guaranteed to improve the quality of your life!

To see the video that accompanies this podcast, click here.

To hear samples of the album or download it, click here.

All music from Brand New Day, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quintet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton

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