Lester the Nightfly

About Lester the Nightfly

You never know what you’re gonna get. Interviews and Insights.

Publisher

PJ Ewing

Category

arts · arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Jan 2021

Latest episode

3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

285 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2026

   PINK PANTHERESS (S6 | E286)

   PinkPantheress is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who rapidly ascended to global stardom in 2021 after her self-produced tracks went viral on TikTok.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   EKI SHOLA PART TWO (S6 | E285)

   This is part two - an episode of the Jazz New York radio show, featuring an interview with multi-instrumentalist and composer Eki Shola.

3. 

   31 Aug 2026

   EKI SHOLA DARE TO LOVE FREE (S6 | E284)

   EKI SHOLA DARE TO LOVE FREE (S6 | E284) This is part one - an episode of the Jazz New York radio show, featuring an interview with multi-instrumentalist and composer Eki Shola. Musician, composer and physician, Eki Shola, is originally from London but now calls both the San Francisco Bay Area and Japan home. Born in Hackney to Jamaican parents, Eki Shola was raised in a musical family. She emigrated to the U.S. in ’87 and later as a pre-med student at Cornell, she performed in the jazz ensemble under the direction of Dr. Karlton Hester. In 2016, fueled by grief, she was inspired to release her debut album, Final Beginning. Subsequently, after a traumatic escape from the Sonoma County October 2017 wildfires, Eki Shola was further moved to focus more on her music and she composed Pieces, a trilogy, each album portraying a particular stage of reflection and healing. Her 5th album 還 Kaeru was recorded predominantly with local Japanese talents such as drummer Hidenori Tsugita, shamisen and shakuhachi virtuoso Uma Ebina, and Mongolian Morin Khuur maestro Tatsuya Okabayashi. This fifth album represents a captivating mix of traditional Japanese instrumentation with electro jazz elements. Eki's Story Beyond genre confines, Eki Shola’s music encompasses jazz, electronica, soul, and more, reflecting her multifaceted artistry as a vocalist and pianist. As a practicing physician, she skillfully employs music as a means of healing, a role she’s embraced while sharing stages with luminaries like Dr. Donald Byrd and Steve Turre. Notable for her performances at the Blue Note Napa, Kyotophonie Borderless Music Festival in Japan and opening for Habib Koité, Bebel Gilberto, DakhaBrakha, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Kitaro and others, Eki Shola’s accolades include receiving the ASCAP Plus Award yearly since 2019, six NorBay Music awards and participation in prestigious artist residencies like the OBRAS foundation in Portugal. Additionally, her collaborations with Germany-based Oonops Drops and Japanese artists Nautilus, Shin-Ski, and SWING-O a.k.a. 45, along with her Japan and Europe tour supporting 還 Kaeru, reflect her dedication to cross-cultural collaboration and musical innovation. Keep track of Eki's progress on Instagram and at her website: ekishola.com EKI SHOLA DARE TO LOVE FREE (S6 | E284) Thank you thank you stations we love! WPVM 103.7FM WERB 107.5 FM KPOV 88.9 FM WHPW 93.7 FM KYGT 102.7 WBDY 99.5 FM KFOI 90.9 FM KUGS 89.3 WHO'S ON OUR PLAYLIST

Who has been a guest on Lester the Nightfly

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

• Harvie S
• William Tyler
• Hayden Petigo
• Daniel Lanois
• Brian Kahanek

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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