In the world of artistic expression, both comics and jazz stand out as vibrant and engaging forms of creativity. Comics, with their unique blend of visual art and storytelling, captivate readers of all ages with their colorful characters and imaginative worlds. On the other hand, jazz, with its soulful melodies and improvisational spirit, enchants audiences with its rhythmic complexity and emotional depth.When these two dynamic art forms converge, a magical synergy unfolds. In this ten-episode podcast, singer, composer and researcher Geisa Fernandes deals with several aspects in common between jazz and comic books. Embark on this sound-visual journey and enjoy!
EP 10 (FINAL): Choro & Jazz: from Chiquinha Gonzaga to Nair de Teffé
Summary:This is the tenth and final episode of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion.
In this final episode we focus on the intersection of jazz with rhythms that are the basis for the construction of what became Brazilian "popular music". We will also talk about the first Brazilian caricaturist Nair de Teffé.
Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1.Mordida (GeisaFernandes); 2. Ameno Resedá (Ernesto Nazareth); 3. Atraente (Chiquinha Gonzaga) 4. Ô Abre Alas(Chiquinha) 5. Os Lundus Da Marquesa ( Francisco Braga) 6. Muraro (Ernesto Nazareth). 7 Gaúcho ( O Corta Jaca) (Chiquinha Gonzaga) ; 7. Machuca (Chiquinha Gonzaga); 8. A Brasileira (Chiquinha Gonzaga); Forrobodó (Chiquinha Gonzaga); Tango Americano (various) ; Thanks aMillion (Kahn Johnston)
Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes
Visit: www.geisafernandes.com (http://www.geisafernandes.com)
30 Jun 2025
Episode 9: Graphic novel or jazz album? - The Epic and Intrumental
This episode compares the graphic novels *The Epic* by Kamasi Washington and *Instrumental* by Dave Chisholm, exploring the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms and their historical connections.
31 May 2025
Episode 8: From Rags to Riches - Comics and Jazz validated as art forms
Geisa Fernandes analyzes the evolution of comics and jazz, highlighting their journey from marginalized expressions to recognized art forms embraced by collectors and scholars.
9 Apr 2025
Episode 7: Damsels in distress - Representing women in Comics and Jazz
Summary: This is the seventh episode of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode we explore the importance of comics and jazz to discuss gender issues and the semiotical discrepances in the representation of jazz icons in graphic novels. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1.Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2.Jazz at Dizzy´s (Tokyo Rifft) 3; Late Night Big Band Swing Jazz Instrumental (Nick Panek); 4.Jazz (Lite Saturation); 5.We Need a Superhero (Geoff Harvey); 6.Piano Jazz (Surprising Media); 7.Cool Down at the Ice House (Tokyo Rifft); 8.Billie´s Blue (Billie Holiday); 9.Ecclusiastics (Charles Mingus); 10.Guitar jazz 2 (Surprising Media)
Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes
Visit: www.geisafernandes.com
6 Feb 2025
Episode 6: Flow and the Black Diaspora
Summary: This is the sixth part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode we exploresthe academic recognition of jazz and comics, their cultural interconnectedness, and the influence of black diaspora in both forms of expression. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1. Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2. A Good Man Is Hard to Find ( Edie Green) 3. Piano background (unknown) 4. Nevermore (Geisa Fernandes) 5. What´s Going On (Elijah K) 6.Africa Beat (Jac Jack) 7: Tico-tico no Fubá (Zequinha de Abreu) 8.Pelo Telefone (Donga) 9. Mano a Mano (Carlos Gardel/José Razzano) 10. Livery Stable Blues (Ray Lopez and Alcide Nunez) 11. What is in the Biscuit Tin? (Geoff Harvey) 12. Afro Beat (unknown)
Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes
Visit: www.geisafernandes.com
28 Dec 2024
Comics & Jazz - Trailer 2 - eps 6 a 10
Lovers, Comics & Jazz is back! Stay tuned for episodes 6 to 10. Coming out next week!
Comics & Jazz: your visual-musical journey with Geisa Fernandes
Visit www.geisafernandes.com
30 May 2024
Episode 5: Canclini, impure genres and the importance of standards
Summary: This is the fifth part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: the connections between jazz and comic books, addressing their historical, cultural, and creative similarities and influences. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1. Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2. Putting on the Ritz (Irving Berlin) 3. Out My Mind (BeatMekanik) 4. Wiseman's Rag (Jason Rosenblatt) 5. Comic Strip (Serge Gainsbourg) 6. Blue Bossa (Joe Henderson) 7; All the things you are (Jerome Kern) 8. Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma) 9. My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers e Lorenz Hart) 10. Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk)
24 May 2024
Episode 4: So you think you can draw Jazz? The legacy of album cover illustrators
Summary: This is the fourth part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: the building of the visual design of jazz album covers and influential designers, such as S. Neil Fujita and Jim Flora. Audio extracts used in this episode (in order of appearance): 1. Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2. You took advantage of me (Richard Rodgers); 3. My Sweet (Reinhardt & Grappelli); 4. C´est si bon (Henri Betti with the lyrics by André Hornez); 5. La Pioggia (Luigi Russolo); 6. Si je étais blanche (Henri Varna, Lennart Falk and Robert Lelièvre) ; 7. Rapsody in Blue (George Gershwin); 8. Boogie Woogie Stomp (Albert Ammos); 9. Parisian Thoroughfare (Bud Powell/) 10. "I Wanna Be Your Man" (Lennon–McCartney) 11. O Barquinho (Roberto Menescal); 12. Nick´s Knacks (Nick Travis); 10. They all laughed (George Gershwin); 11. In The Nick of Time (Nick Travis); 12. Boogie Woogie (Clarence “Pinetop” Smith); 13. Mack the Knife (Kurt Weill - Berthold Brecht.); 14. La Cumana (Barclay Allen, Harold Spina, Roc Hillman); 15. The Great Lie (Gene Ammons); 16. What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter); 17. Frankie and Johnny (Traditional)
14 May 2024
Episode 3: The Revolution! Alex Steiweiss and designed album covers
Summary: This is the third part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: The deep connection between visual arts, comics; Mondrian, Matisse and the revolution brought by Alex Steinweiss to the music industry.
Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); Bumble Boogie (Jack Fina); Take the A-Train (Billie Strayhorn); La Vie en Rose ( Édith Piaf, Louis Guglielmi); Tico-Tico no Fubá (Zequinha de Abreu, Aloysio de Oliveira); My heart stood still (Thou Sweel); Ain´t She Sweet (Rodger, Hart); Summertime (George Gershwin); Cry me A River (Arthur Hamilton)
8 May 2024
Episode 2: Ragtime! Scott Joplin, Stravinsky and Picasso
Summary: This is the second part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: Adorno and his critics on the genre, Scott Joplin, Stravinsky and Picasso.
Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): Mordida (Geisa Fernandes);Jazzy Abstract Beat (Coma-Media); Lili Marlene (Norbert Schultze); Adorno (Geisa Fernades);The Entertainer (Scott Joplin) and Ragtime for 11 Instruments (Igor Stravinsky)
30 Apr 2024
Episode 1: The journey begins! Billie Holiday, Piet Mondrian and Kamasi Washington
Summary: This is the first part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for discussion. In this episode: Considerations and anecdotes; Billie Holiday'and comic books; the transformation of jazz and comics into accredited forms of art, and the evolving relationship between jazz and comics. Audio extracts used in this episode (in order of appearance): Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); Pa´Colombia (Willie Colon) ; Escape Velocity (Steven Bedall); Ain't Nobody's Business (Billie Holiday live at the Carnegie Hall) A toast to Paganini´s ghost (Bert Scheffer and his Orchestra) and Green Hill (James P. Johnson)
28 Apr 2024
Comics & Jazz: a visual-musical journey with Geisa Fernandes
I am Geisa Fernandes, singer, songwriter and researcher and your are my guest on this visual-musical journey. In this series of ten episodes, we will talk about the many intersections, similarities and crossovers between Comics and Jazz. Stay tuned and enjoy! Comics and Jazz is an International Jazz Day event. Visit: www.geisafernandes.com
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
1,112,675
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
19
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
0
Contact Comics & Jazz
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Comics & Jazz?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
