The Jazz Session

Fievel's partner Stephanie interviews them about The Jazz Session, their life as a musician, their high school band director, and a lot more.

Sonny Rollins died this week at the age of 95. He was on The Jazz Session in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Here are all three episodes.

Fievel chats with saxophonist Steve Wilson about his new album, Enduring Sonance. They discuss the band, the song selection, the approach to arranging the album, and the upcoming series of shows at Smoke. Steve and the band will be performing songs from the album at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC from April 29 to May 3, 2026.

PATREON

Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. You’ll also get early access to every episode, and more. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

CREDITS

Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

Logo: Sarah Walter

Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

Fievel chats with saxophonist Caroline Davis about her new album, Fallows (Ropeadope, 2026). The album was recorded at a retreat in Wyoming. It’s a solo project made with saxophone and an electronic instrument called the Organelle.

PATREON

Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Caroline talks about how running connects her with her late father. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

CREDITS

Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

Logo: Sarah Walter

Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

Jon Irabagon is releasing two albums on March 13, 2026. Focus Out is a full-band record with his quartet and guests. Saturday’s Child is a bass saxophone duet improv with Dan Oestreicher. In this interview, we talk about everything from meditation to improvisation to raising kids to the joy of a working band.

Jon was previously on the show back in 2010.

PATREON

Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Jon talks about the work of writer William Gaddis. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at https://patreon.com/thejazzsession.

CREDITS

Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

Logo: Sarah Walter

Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)