Best 70 Jazz Podcasts

Mondo Jazz has dedicated to the proposition that jazz is a language that originated in the US but is now spoken all over the world in various, at times very strong, accents and dialects, which make it a rich resource for rewarding sonic explorations. Needless to say there will be plenty of US jazz on my program, in an attempt to show the continuity that exists between the US and the international jazz scenes. more

Swing into the weekend with Hot Jazz Saturday Night on WAMU! Each week, host Rob Bamberger celebrates the great American music of the early twentieth century, playing vintage jazz, swing, and big band recordings from the '20s, '30s, and '40s. Hot Jazz Saturday Night originated on WAMU in 1980. The program was selected for preservation by the Library of Congress in its collection of significant locally-produced radio programming. more

'Jazz Encounters', 'New in Jazz', 'Ladies of Jazz' etc. can be heard at 6pm Thursdays on 5MBS

What inspires the people who inspire you? How do creative people create? Each week on Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired, Grammy Nominated jazz pianist Judy Carmichael explores these questions with celebrated creative artists who love jazz. A wide range of talents everyone from Billy Joel to Seth MacFarlane discuss their creative process and how jazz inspires them. They share their favorite recordings as well as insight into their life and art. more

Tune in for your weekly dose of jazz music hosted by Lou McConnell. Proudly supported by: Rhubarb Café on Highgate and Harvest Café in the Harvest Court Mall more

Meet John Redman - I'm a lover of all music genres, but since my childhood, I have enjoyed a greater feeling for easy listening jazz after being introduced to it by my mother. I have a large collection of music on CD covering music by big bands, smaller groups, solo artists, and vocalists. I introduce these into my Easy Jazz program on Radio Kidnappers. I warmly invite you to join me every Friday morning for a feast of the very best jazz. more

The vibrant prism of jazz presented by 'The Original Sinbad'

Host Mitch Goldman and his musician-guest explore rare archival recordings of one of the guest's favorite artists. more

'Jazz Lunch' - a potpourri of Jazz presented daily between noon and 2pm SA time.

The Dr. Jazz Podcast is not for the faint of heart. All kidding aside. This is just me spinning some of my favorite jazz tracks and sharing them with you. more

Ed introduces listeners to new jazz recordings and plays the classics of years gone by.

A podcast about listening to, and playing jazz better, from musicians Peter Martin and Adam Maness. Listen for a combo of actionable advice and occasional humor all while sitting at the piano. more

A focused look at some specific moments in recorded jazz history.

This is where you'll hear conversations and the backstory about everything that's Jazz. Topics we'll explore include all artist profiles, the next generation, educators, festivals, venues, producers, photographers, painters, broadcasters, writers, even food and recipes from some of your favorite musicians. more

Join us for swinging music and deep dive interviews with the best Jazz players on the planet. Ain't like it out there. Your calls and comments are always welcomed! more

With keen musician sensibilities, California DJ Sandy Shore has been spinning music on radio for more than four decades on popular stations in Monterey, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. With a passion for jazz and technology she founded the Internet's first jazz radio station, SmoothJazz.com Global Radio in 2000. SHORE CUTS is the music innovator's first Podcast, providing a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to hear intimate details about the creative process involved in their favorite recording artist's latest releases, as Shore gets inside the heads and studios of world-class musicians. more

Jazz, Just The Way We Like it is a weekly podcast series discussing and playing those jazz classic songs of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s more

Jazz is often considered the 'Music of America,' being one of the first styles that was crafted from whole cloth on our shores. Join Phil Tierney on a journey through this beloved sound, from its roots in New Orleans to its modern prodigies! more

Jazz Backstory podcast episodes will feature interview excerpts focused on topics inherent to the creative life. Artists, both famous and unsung, relate these tales in their own jazz-inflected vocabulary. Original music and commentary from the host help set the tone, both educational and swinging. more

Each day of the week from 4-6pm (Saturdays 5-7pm) Radio 5MBS broadcasts a specialist Jazz program - Fridays it's the Wide World of Jazz. more

KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon

The Jazz Podcast is run by professional musicians based in London. We like life stories and inspirational tales of why other musicians get into the business. We also run a series of album and jazz festival preview shows, which can also be found in amongst the list here. All of our guests are in some way connected to the jazz scene in the U.K. more

A weekly survey of the top jazz albums of the week, hosted by Marcellus 'The Bassman' Shepard and Kyle LaRue.

Presented by Roger Vincent. Each day of the week from 4-6pm (Saturdays 5-7pm) Radio 5MBS broadcasts a specialist Jazz program - Mondays it's Mainstream & Bebop Jazz more

CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and influential to the future. more

Join jazz aficionado Don Shor as he explores the diverse and fascinating world of jazz. Jazz After Dark spans the gamut, from roots in boogie woogie, blues, and ragtime, through traditional and straight ahead jazz, soul jazz, bossa nova, and more.  more

Don Wooten hosts two hours of jazz favorites.

Sneakers 54 was established in 1976 when a group of friends got together and decided they had to do something about the lack of good West end clubs that played Jazz,Funk & Soul music. They found that in order to gain entry into clubs they would need to dress in suits, pay extortionate entrance fees, and then have to listen to pop music for hours until the DJ decided to play the odd Soul tune at the end of the night. more

John started listening to Blues nearly 60 years ago. His interest steadily grew to encompass Jazz and African music and he now has a massive collection of music that he wants to share. Reading about and listening to the musical journey of African Americans led to finding out about the repressive social structure within which they existed and still do to an extent to this day. more

This program is dedicated to the best of contemporary jazz music, affirming that jazz music is relevant and thriving today. In each episode, expect to hear music from current and recent releases and some classic jazz. more

The Jazz Interview and Commentary Podcast. At the turn of the decade I became acutely aware of the declining prevalence of Jazz music and musicians. As a musician myself, I'm wholly immersed in music, not only as a creator but as a consumer. more

Nick Tomalin snd Simon Whiteside host a variety of podcasts about jazz .From the short vignettes of two pianist, five minutes, one podcast through to the Two pianist, Five Podcasts, One subject and in depth look at the life work and piano stylings of single pianists. So far Sonny Clark and Kenny Drew have been covered. more

Best Smooth Jazz (BSJ) from London UK is a refreshingly 'chilled' Smooth Jazz radio show - all instrumental. Host Rod Lucas plays a 'cool' selection of new & familiar Smooth Jazz instrumentals. Easy listening Grooves with a Soul & R&B feel and Latin vibes. Jazz with a fun feel. London's New Cool Smooth Jazz. Soul lovers will enjoy the grooves too. more

Weekly jazz lessons and advice packaged into a short, informative session. Lessons are designed for everyone from beginner to advanced musicians. more

Cloud Jazz es el punto de encuentro con la mejor música en clave de Smooth Jazz. Los artistas más destacados, sus novedades y los clásicos de este género. Sonido ideal para cualquier momento del día. Dirige y presenta Esteban Novillo. more

The 95bFM Jazz Show - drawing on the music that influenced jazz, the music that became jazz, and the music that jazz became. A must-listen for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike, with Blind Mango Chutney, Miss Dom, Def Jim, Frances Chan or Dr. Mark Baynes. Sundays from midday. more

Each day of the week from 4-6pm (Saturdays 5-7pm) Radio 5MBS broadcasts a specialist Jazz program - Tuesday it's Traditional Jazz more

Today's greatest cutting edge musicians discussing their improvisation, harmony, composition, practice methods, career advice, and more. Hosted by Noah Kellman. more

A podcast featuring conversations with Caribbean jazz and steelpan jazz musicians based in the islands and the diaspora. more

Each day of the week from 4-6pm (Saturdays 5-7pm) Radio 5MBS broadcasts a specialist Jazz program - Wednesdays is Big Band night! more

Best Smooth Jazz (BSJ) from London UK is a refreshingly 'chilled' Smooth Jazz radio show - all instrumental. Host Rod Lucas plays a 'cool' selection of new & familiar Smooth Jazz instrumentals. Easy listening Grooves with a Soul & R&B feel and Latin vibes. Jazz with fun feel. London's New Cool Smooth Jazz. Soul lovers will enjoy the grooves too. more

Heat things up with In the Key of Latin Jazz. Each month, hear from a guest who lives and breathes the heart of this music. more

Local artists from BOP STOP! The Bop Stop at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie. more

Best Smooth Jazz (BSJ) from London UK is a refreshingly 'chilled' Smooth Jazz radio show all instrumental. Host Rod Lucas plays a 'cool' selection of new & familiar Smooth Jazz instrumentals. It easy listening to Grooves with a Soul & R&B feel and Latin vibes. Jazz with a fun feel. London's New Cool Smooth Jazz. Soul lovers will enjoy the grooves too. more

World-renowned jazz pianist Judy Carmichael explores the questions with her guests every week on her public radio show Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired. Celebrated artists discuss their creative process and how their passion for jazz has inspired their work. more

Two strikingly handsome middle-aged men get together every other week to discuss jazz in depth.

Welcome to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast! Our goal on the show is to give you a quality, concise jazz improvisation lesson every week. Make sure you get the most out of every lesson. We want all of our listeners to become better improvisers and musicians and we can promise you by listening to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast you will do just that. more

SOMETHING came from Baltimore is a Jazz/Blues/R&B Music Interview Podcast. Words and Music from National and Local Musicians featuring Jazz Music and Bmore Attitude! more

Soul and Jazz launched its unique, legal and commercial free podcasting service on the 18th May, 2009, and features music across the spectrum of soul and jazz from the last 50 years. more

The Smooth Jazz Weekend is a nationally syndicated radio show that focuses on contemporary jazz featuring indie artists only. The purpose of this show is to promote and introduce to jazz lovers, fans and listeners some of the BEST indie jazz music you will find period. The Smooth Jazz Weekend is NOT your typical Jazz radio show. Our format will include entertainment, information and inspiration. We invite you to spend your weekends with us! more

Nick Mainella and Donna Schwartz bring you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the place for the saxophone community to come together and learn through getting into the minds of our saxophone heroes. Enjoy the show and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! more

Learn jazz piano with direction guidance and support. Jazz piano school removes the guesswork from the learning process. So you are free to make progress. more

Licensed Jazz Funk Soul and Smooth Jazz Music, discussion and memories with a backdrop of smooth grooves of the past and current. more

2 Shows in 1.1 - Jazz, Latin Jazz, Jazz-funk, Rare Groove, Steely Dan2- acidjazz, nujazz, house and more. Music by Artist - Craig Pady more

A podcast for casual fans of the Utah Jazz and NBA Basketball. The hosts, John and Solomon, break down recent games, news, and information from the Utah Jazz. more

The Jazz Guitar Life podcast features the finest Jazz Guitarists on the scene today. Jazz Guitar lives at Jazz Guitar Life. more

Jazz Shapers features interviews with founders - business shapers who, like the shapers of jazz, soul and blues have defied convention, broken the mould and gone on to achieve great success. In each episode host Elliot Moss persuades a business pioneer to reveal their motivations, their character and how they deal with challenges and opportunities. A Jazz FM production. more

Music for the mature mind: Russ and Mike discuss recent classical and jazz releases from their secret mountain lair in Japan. Find something new to listen to each week with complete release information. more

Chill out each Thursday from 10pm to midnight.

Each day of the week from 4-6pm (Saturdays 5-7pm) Radio 5MBS broadcasts a specialist Jazz program - Thursdays it's Modern Jazz more

The Soul Mixtape blog and feat on Nuwaveradio playing Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, Hip Hop, Jazz, and more.

As the founder of BetterSax.com Jay's mission is to help developing saxophone players break away from traditional music learning methods and discover a more efficient, practical and fun way to become a Better Sax player.The Better Sax YouTube channel's videos have been watched by millions and thousands of students have made meaningful progress on their instrument thanks to Better Sax courses. more

The Smooth Jazz Kitchen, a mix of Contemporary Jazz & R'N'B/Neo Soul, are show released here on Wednesdays. more