All That's Jazz

About All That's Jazz

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

Publisher

Allen Scott

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2020

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

157 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Season 7 Episode 13 Doc Watkins

   When you think of Texas, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not jazz. But there is a man named Doc Watkins who could change all of that.  Watkins is a jazz musician, club owner, entrepreneur, tech founder, pianist, singer, and bandleader who is on a mission to build community through live jazz and hospitality. Ironically, Doc Watkins earned his bachelor's degree in classical piano from Southern Oregon University and his Masters and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Texas.  Initially, he could be heard in a concert hall at the piano playing music like Ravel's Rapsodie Espagnole. But it wasn't long before he realized the classical music world was not going to pay the bills. So, in his late 20's, Doc began devoting his life pursuits to music like jazz where he could even make Beethoven swing. A new musical career path was launched. Doc started by playing “dive bars” and street corner gigs, all with the goal of eventually building a business organization. He opened his first club, Jazz, TX in San Antonio, in 2016; Doc’s in Houston opened in 2025, and he has a new club scheduled for Chicago in 2027. With 10 albums to his credit, Doc also performs with his eleven-piece orchestra. Plus, he is the co-founder and CEO of TurnTable, a ticketing and marketing software company created specifically for jazz clubs.  Recently, Doc added author to his resume with a new book, “Jazz, TX: A Love Letter to Live Music, Community, and the Little Club That Could,” which is part memoir, part ode to jazz, and part entrepreneurial playbook. Join me now for a wide-ranging discussion with Doc Watkins that truly doesn’t miss a beat.

2. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Season 7 Episode 12 Benny Green PT 2

   This episode is Part Two of our continued conversation with the gifted and engaging jazz pianist Benny Green. In Part One, we explored the stories and insights behind the decades-long performing and recording career of this renowned artist. Our focus of this episode centers around his latest solo piano release called "Renovation" on Sunnyside Records, which was recorded live at Dizzy's Club in New York City. This album features 13 tracks that includes eight original compositions! alongside tunes by Bobby Timmons, Randy Weston, Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser, and Matt Dennis and Tom Adair. In my conversation with Benny, we explore the stories and inspirations behind the remarkable tracks in this project, beginning with its unique album title.

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Season 7 Episode 11 Benny Green PT 1

   Benny Green has been described as "a consummate jazz pianist," "a prototypical modern jazzman," and "one of the most gifted jazz pianists around."  His performing and recording career covers a period of 40-plus noteworthy years primarily centered around piano-bass-drums trios. Benny’s musical path, however, is now moving in a different direction that has taken on an emphasis as a solo artist. His latest album, "Renovation," on Sunnyside Records, is his first live solo recording, and it continues a solo piano lineage that began with a collaboration with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. We recently caught up with Benny for an engaging conversation that lasted nearly two hours. As a result, we have decided to present Part One of the story exploring Benny’s fascinating history. Part Two will take a deep dive into his latest project called "Renovation," his first live solo recording from a performance at Dizzy's Club in New York City. Join us now for Benny Green Part One, as we explore the development of this gifted artist and his musical journey that began in his hometown of Berkley, California.

Who has been a guest on All That's Jazz

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Anaïs Reno
• Eric Oberstein
• Elizabeth J Rosenthal
• Tatiana Eva Marie

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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