Jazz

Polyphonic’s OnCampus TV host Kelly Kasle interviewed jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling before his concert in Rochester, NY. They talk about his career as a musician, artistic director, and actor and different lessons he learned from his experiences. Watch to hear some great advice from this fun and amazing performer.

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with Robi Botos about his early jazz influences, writing new music, and meeting Oscar Peterson. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with the Orlando le Fleming trio about playing Jazz in a church, what’s on their iPods, and the differences between Jazz in Europe and in the United States. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with Mark Iacona about his role with the Xerox Rochester International Jazz festival and the importance of the Eastman Jazz Scholarship. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with Jaleel Shaw about working with Roy Haynes and his musical influences. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with rising star Levi Saelua about his years at Eastman and his plans for the future. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with Jean Michel Pilc about creating music and how his music has changed over time. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with Teagan and the Tweeds about their career as local musicians and how they write music. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with Taurey Butler about switching from becoming an engineer to becoming a musician. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Derrick Lucas from WGMC Jazz 90.1 spoke with Tom Marcello about being a manager in the music industry. Tom talks about how being a manager is a way to stay connected with musicians without playing and important daily tasks. Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival