Interview

In Conversation with Jimetta Rose

Ahead of her appearance at Pickathon with the choir, the vocalist/arranger welcomes us into her home to share how her upbringing in Los Angeles—singing in church and school choirs—has come full circle in this expansive new musical chapter.

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Jazz Calendar
  • The Session at Keys Lounge, hosted by Pablo Rivarola

    Keys Lounge, 533 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211, USA

  • SSJ Pro Big Band with Jessika Smith

    Sherwood High School, 18800 SW Haide Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140, USA

  • Games & Thangs with Alex Newman at Daydream

    Daydream, 2615 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA

  • Jazz at Jo Bar

    Jo Bar & Rotisserie, 715 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, USA

  • The Music of Kenny Wheeler

    Corkscrew Wine Bar, 1665 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland, OR 97202, USA


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In Conversation with esperanza spalding

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28:07

On the summer solstice, esperanza spalding came by KMHD to talk about Prismid Sanctuary, her new fundraising initiative and her approach to her work co-running a non-profit, “a place in Portland, OR, for Indigenous, Black & all POC artists and cultural workers to convene, rest, and heal.”

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Drummer Jay Mumford

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44:19

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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15:38

Saxophonist Nicole McCabe talks making music in Portland, her love for Cannonball Adderley and more.

The legend Herbie Hancock

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07:00

Hancock speaks with KMHD from his home studio about his meaning of jazz without boundaries.


Episode 14: Samm Culley

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06:34

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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07:08

The Greatest Living Improviser chats with Justin Meyer about nostalgia for the old days, Coleman Hawkins, and the art of improvisation.

Episode 16: Gary Bartz

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06:38

The pivotal jazz saxophonist talks about Charles Mingus’ jazz workshop in NYC, his stint with Miles Davis’ band in the early 70’s, and the formation of NTU Troop.




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LIVE EVENTS
  • The Session at Keys Lounge, hosted by Pablo Rivarola

    Keys Lounge, 533 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211, USA

  • SSJ Pro Big Band with Jessika Smith

    Sherwood High School, 18800 SW Haide Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140, USA

  • Games & Thangs with Alex Newman at Daydream

    Daydream, 2615 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA

  • Jazz at Jo Bar

    Jo Bar & Rotisserie, 715 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, USA

  • The Music of Kenny Wheeler

    Corkscrew Wine Bar, 1665 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland, OR 97202, USA