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Jazz Goes to the Cathedral
The Spirit of Jazz
01/20/23 • 28 min
We explore a little-known jazz story: Vince Guaraldi composed and performed a mass! We talk with Derrick Bang, his biographer, about the creation of this music. It was presented at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, in May 1965. It’s an extraordinary story and we’re glad to tell it.
Want to hear the mass? The highlights were recorded by Fantasy Records, and you can obtain that recording by clicking here. (The MP3 files are more readily available than the CD or LP.)
To learn more about Derrick’s connection to Vince Guaraldi, visit his page at http://fivecentsplease.org/dpb/guaraldi.html
Want to learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration at Grace Cathedral in 2015? Derrick has a lengthy series of accounts listed below:
- http://impressionsofvince.blogspot.com/2015/06/mass-appeal-chapter-2.html.
- http://impressionsofvince.blogspot.com/2015/07/mass-appeal-chapter-3.html
- http://impressionsofvince.blogspot.com/2015/08/mass-appeal-chapter-4.html
- http://impressionsofvince.blogspot.com/2015/08/an-afternoon-of-grace.html
- http://impressionsofvince.blogspot.com/2015/08/mass-appeal-chapter-5.html http://impressionsofvince.blogspot.com/2015/09/east-coast-grace.html
And we suggest subscribing to blog of All Things Guaraldi at http://impressionsofvince.blogspot.com/
You can get your own copy of Vince Guaraldi at the Piano by clicking here on Amazon or clicking here for the publisher’s page. We have additional material of our conversation with Derrick which we will release as a bonus podcast in the future.
Featured music:
“Blues in F,” performed by Bill Carter with the Jim Martinez Trio at the 50th anniversary of the Guaraldi Mass, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, accompanied by the Jim Martinez trio. Music is unreleased. © Presbybop Music.
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
(c) Presbybop Music
Not the Same Old Thing
The Spirit of Jazz
02/02/24 • 29 min
Jazz performances are different every single time! Even if forty percent of the music (or more) is written down, each fresh performance varies. Bill and Jeff explore this curious aspect of jazz as they listen to studio and live recordings of two tunes recorded by the Presbybop Quartet: “Welcome Home” and “Streams of Mercy.”
“Welcome Home” has been recorded on the “Fragile Incarnation” and “Welcome Home” CDs. "Streams of Mercy" appeared on the "Interior Windo" CD. Both © Presbybop Music (BMI). Used by permission. Archival copies of live performances © Presbybop Music (BMI). Used by permission.
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
© Presbybop Music.
Wondering As We Wander
The Spirit of Jazz
12/29/23 • 26 min
As the year concludes, here is a bonus episode of new music. The Presbybop Quintet offers three fresh tunes from their International Tour of New England.
Music includes: "Finding Our Way Home," "I Wonder As I Wander," and "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentle Waltz Kings." All music arranged or composed by Bill Carter and (c) Presbybop Music (BMI).
Bonus Episode - Jazz as Joy
The Spirit of Jazz
12/30/22 • 22 min
In this special episode, we offer musical highlights from the annual Jazz Christmas Eve event at First Presbyterian Church, Clarks Summit, PA. Our Presbybop Elves include Mike Carbone on saxophone, Tony Marino on bass, Marko Marcinko on drums, and Bill Carter on piano.
Want to enjoy the video of the event? Go to https://youtu.be/xLqiV51k5t4
Featured music:
- Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, from Jazz Noel, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Christmas Eve Band
- Angels We Have Heard on High, recorded live on Christmas Eve
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas, recorded live on Christmas Eve
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
(c) Presbybop Music
Encountering John Coltrane
The Spirit of Jazz
09/27/24 • 31 min
Season Three begins with a burst! After a couple of minutes of catching up, Jeff Kellam shares an interview with Dante Di Stefano. He’s a brilliant poet and educator with a love for John Coltrane’s music. Let’s listen to what he has to say.
We are grateful to the Broome County of Churches, who have facilitated Jeff’s interview with their “Encounter” show on WBNG-TV.
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
© Presbybop Music.
The Harmonic Imagination of Bill Mays
The Spirit of Jazz
02/16/24 • 25 min
We welcome pianist Bill Mays in the first of two episodes. He moves easily between the jazz and classical spheres as a composer, arranger, performer, and recording artist. Bill tells us about his artistic development, his experience performing with jazz stars, and the inspiration behind his music. He also shares two of his winsome tunes. Bill will return in Episode 35.
Music in this episode:
- “Whistling Pastor” composed by Bill Mays © No Blooze Music, used by permission. All rights reserved.
- “Snow Job” composed by Bill Mays © No Blooze Music, used by permission. All rights reserved.
Both tunes recorded on “Mays Plays Mays.” Available at www.billmays.net.
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
© Presbybop Music.
New Wine for New Bottles
The Spirit of Jazz
01/05/24 • 24 min
At the beginning of a new year, Jeff and Bill discuss their big projects. CLASSIC VINYL JAZZ is Jeff’s new radio show on the internet. He loves going through the LPs in his attic and sharing them with a new generation. The show broadcasts on Friday nights from 9 to 10 p.m. eastern on WBDY-LP and repeated on Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. eastern (link below).
Bill unveils his book project, THRIVING ON A RIFF: JAZZ AND THE SPIRITUAL LIFE. It will be published on Broadleaf Books on April 23, 2024. We will be hearing more about the book.
To tune in to Jeff’s radio show, go to https://www.bundymuseum.org/wbdy.
To learn more about Bill’s book, go to https://presbybop.com/thriving-on-a-riff
Music in this episode: “Haunted Landscape,” Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quintet, from “Psalms Without Words.”
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
© Presbybop Music.
Ho Ho Ho 2023
The Spirit of Jazz
12/15/23 • 22 min
In this special Christmas episode, Jeff Kellam tracks down Bill Carter on the Presbybop Quintet International Tour of New England. You will get a behind-the-scenes introduction to the music and good humor of a working jazz group. The band was performing holiday music to enthusiastic audiences, and clips of rehearsal and performance music fill the podcast.
We are grateful to the following venues:
- Family Promise of Greater Concord, NH
- Wolfeboro Friends of Music, Wolfeboro, NH
- The First Baptist Church in America, Providence, RI
- Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, Johnson City, NY
All music in the public domain, arranged and performed live by the Presbybop Quintet.
Music clips include:
- "Angels We Have Heard on High"
- "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
- "I Wonder as I Wander"
- "What Child Is This"
- "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"
(c) Presbybop Music
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
(c) Presbybop Music
Coming to You on the Airwaves
The Spirit of Jazz
12/01/23 • 21 min
On this episode, Jeff and Bill have a conversation with Chris Norton, senior vice president of WVIA-FM and a longtime friend of Presbybop Music. They discuss the current scene in jazz radio and the unique resource that radio has always been for creative music. Chris introduces us to Chiaroscuro jazz label, now owned by WVIA, and available online as a media stream. All three of them pay homage to George Graham, the legendary radio host and engineer at WVIA.
Featured links:
- To listen to WVIA-FM: https://www.wvia.org/
- To connect with Chiaroscuro or listen online: https://chiaroscurojazz.org/
- To learn more about George Graham: https://georgegraham.com/
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
(c) Presbybop Music
Jazz Wakes Up for Worship
The Spirit of Jazz
09/01/23 • 21 min
As we begin Season 2, Jeff Kellam asks Bill Carter to speak about his work in syncopating Christian worship services. Bill has been at it for forty years, ever since he was a student pastor in New Jersey. Along the way, the co-hosts offer some musical samples as they explore a long and ongoing journey of welcoming jazz in the sanctuary.
Discover the "Swing a New Song to the Lord" jazz hymnal at www.presbybop.com.
You can find the film "Jazz Belongs in Church" at https://presbybop.com/jazz-belongs-in-church-dvd
Music: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah," and "Down By the Riverside," (c) Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet. Unreleased material.
Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet
Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI)
Announcer: Chris Norton
(c) Presbybop Music
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Spirit of Jazz have?
The Spirit of Jazz currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does The Spirit of Jazz cover?
The podcast is about Mystery, Spirituality, Faith, Music, Religion & Spirituality, Spirit, Podcasts, Jazz, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Spirit of Jazz?
The episode title 'Not the Same Old Thing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Spirit of Jazz?
The average episode length on The Spirit of Jazz is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Spirit of Jazz released?
Episodes of The Spirit of Jazz are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Spirit of Jazz?
The first episode of The Spirit of Jazz was released on Aug 5, 2022.
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