B-Side Morning Brew w/ Bij & Niles

Bijon and Niles sit down with singer/songwriter Linda Woodson, and producer/pianist/composer Uli Geissendoerfer, to discuss Woodson’s new album “Come A Little Closer”. Enjoy as they dive deeper into the inspiration behind this diverse album that features original compositions and lyrics that thread an emotional journey through a cohesive assortment of jazz and adult-contemporary music.

Tune-in as Niles and Bijon discuss the trials and tribulations of booking live shows, including Bijon’s Grammy-Award Winning 18-piece big band “The Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra”, to Niles’ new rockabilly swing trio “Velveteen Flowers”. After winning a Grammy, what’s next?

Tune-in to this very special raw episode as Bijon and Niles discuss everything from having nothing to say, to diving into the world of Charles Mingus and Duke Ellington. Who are the jazz police? Pointing out and understanding why the Blue Note Records jazz artists in the 1960’s had such a punk-rock attitude and approach to their music.

As we enter into the new year, Niles and Bijon celebrate their January birthday's in only being two days apart, Bijon's upcoming snowboarding trip with his family, Niles getting in another 28 days of skiing this season, the importance of listening to and being inspired by various music genres, to recording their new album and the collaboration with other artists and musicians.

Bijon and Niles are back on air. In this episode they catch up with each other discussing what they've been up to musically and socially. Topics include Bijon's Grammy Win, favorite books, health & wellness, and life's inspirations.