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Each year on Don’t Call it Jazz, I produce a Pride show in June, celebrating LGBTQ+ artists as a way of celebrating brilliant artistry while investigating organized and legalized cruelty towards our fellow citizens. 2026 marks my 7th annual Pride show. -
Enjoy this two-part conversation and listening hang with Alexander Noice, an awesome composer, guitarist, improviser, and friend. To talk about his album Perpetually and Forever on Orenda Records.
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I’m happy to welcome back good friend Grant Harville for another conversation about music and culture. In this episode, Grant takes the lead to discuss Kendrick Lamar winning the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2018 for his album, Damn. -
For these episodes, I was joined by three commercial music students, Sky Olsen, Max Fedotov, and Brandt Moon, to talk about their trip to Treefort 2026.
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For these episodes, I was joined by three commercial music students, Sky Olsen, Max Fedotov, and Brandt Moon, to talk about their trip to Treefort 2026.
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Friday, May 1st, join us on the Quad from 2 pm-10 pm to hear an awesome lineup of great music by great musicians. In this episode, I’ll discuss the festival and play music from all of these incredible acts. -
Jon is happy to welcome back his good friend Grant Harville for another invigorating conversation about music.
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In this special edition of Double XX, we are celebrating Women's History Month! There are so many talented women in the music industry, and these five songs have been heavy on our guests rotations. With artists such as The Carpenters, Juice Newton, Madeline Edwards, Katie Gavin, and Yola making an appearance, this episode showcases some of the classics as well as modern talents.Warning:Before you listen, this episode discusses difficult topics such as depression and suicide, which may be upsetting to some listeners. -
Bad Snacks, the artist name for musician Jesse Hanson, came to ISU in January of 2024 as our 3rd annual commercial music artist in residence. She worked directly with ISU Commercial Music students, producing an EP of their music. She returns this month, on March 20th, to perform with ISCS and the ISU Big Band. -
Bad Snacks, the artist name for musician Jesse Hanson, came to ISU in January of 2024 as our 3rd annual commercial music artist in residence. She worked directly with ISU Commercial Music students, producing an EP of their music. She returns this month, on March 20th, to perform with ISCS and the ISU Big Band. -
I am honored to dedicate this episode to Chrysalis, an outstanding album by Ryker Reese, a recent graduate of the ISU Commercial Music program. Chrysalis is available on Bandcamp via the link below, or you can find it through the City Creek Records Website -
For this episode of Don’t Call it Jazz, I preview the upcoming ISU Jazz Festival featuring recorded music from our guest artists, the Sheela Bringi Bird Clan.
