In this eight-part podcast series called Pivoted, we talk to many of our beloved Central Florida music makers about how their creative work lives have evolved since the COVID shutdown of music venues and performance spaces. Jeff Rupert, Carol Stein, Benoit Glazer, and Sisaundra Lewis are some of the artists featured in this fascinating look at how music creation continues in their lives and communities.
Dave Meder
Jesse speaks with Dave Meder ahead of his Timucua Arts Foundation appearance on January 19, 2024.
12/26/2023 • 17 minutes, 59 seconds
Bob James
Jesse Morgado catches up with legendary pianist Bob James about his latest record "Jazz Hands", his collaborations, and sampling throughout hip hop history.
10/16/2023 • 25 minutes, 49 seconds
Ron Carter
Kayonne Rileys talks with prolific bassist Ron Carter about his legendary career.
10/2/2023 • 17 minutes, 17 seconds
Dee Daniels
Kendra Weaver speaks with Dee Daniels about her involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
9/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Jeff Coffin and Chuck Owen
Kendra Weaver speaks with Jeff Coffin and Chuck Owen about their involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
9/18/2023 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Socrates Garcia
Kendra Weaver speaks with Socrates Garcia about his involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
9/18/2023 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Carl Allen
Kendra Weaver speaks with Carl Allen about his involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
9/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Les McCann and Joe Alterman
Kayonne Riley had the pleasure of sitting down with the legendary pianist Les McCann- both a masterful sideman as well as leader. They are joined by pianist Joe Alterman - who shares a special friendship with McCann as well as having him as a mentor for the past decade. Alterman's latest album features collaboration with McCann.
9/18/2023 • 56 minutes, 59 seconds
Chris Brubeck
Chris talks about what it was like to grow up with Dave Brubeck as his dad, his own musical projects and their family's legacy.
9/18/2023 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Judy Carmichael 2
Did you know Judy Carmichael is celebrating her 20th anniversary on the air with her show Jazz Inspired? Kendra recently caught up with Judy to talk about life, music and her future plans. Her memoir is nothing short of amazing!
9/18/2023 • 38 minutes, 28 seconds
Mark Winkler
Kayonne Riley speaks with Mark Winkler about his album "Old Friends". (2021)
9/18/2023 • 30 minutes, 39 seconds
Judy Carmichael
In this vulnerable and eye opening interview, Kendra and Judy talk about her illustrious career.
9/18/2023 • 44 minutes, 57 seconds
Pete Escovedo
"We really like playing to an audience and we do have a great fan base. The people do support what I do and my family and so it's been a wonderful life for me." Hear from our Latin Jazz Artist of the Month Pete Escovedo about his new album on WUCF 89.9 HD2 Latin Jazz.
9/18/2023 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
Eliane Elias
Kayonne Riley speaks with the multi-Grammy winning Brazilian artist Eliane Elias about her new album “Mirror Mirror” featuring Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés and the late Chick Corea.
