Pianist John Opferkuch stops by to discuss his album "The Kennedy Files," and performs a new composition live, in-studio.

San Diego Sessions

S3E41 - Pianist John Opferkuch

Clarinetist, saxophonist, and vocalist Chloe Feoranzo takes a moment from her busy touring schedule to discuss her New Orleans-based all women ensemble the Shake Em Up Jazz Band as well as her work with Postmodern Jukebox, among other projects. She’s done San Diego proud!

S3E55 - Clarinetist/saxophonist/vocalist Chloe Feoranzo

Flutist Holly Hofmann sits down with us to discuss her storied career, the various jazz series she’s produced in San Diego and beyond, and her mentoring to up-and-coming female musicians.

S3E54 - Flutist Holly Hofmann

Sahara Grim came by to play some tracks off her latest EP Current of Being

S3E53 - Singer Songwriter Sahara Grim

Jazz meets trip hop by way of classical and drum n’ bass with San Diego outfit OrchidxMantis. We talk it all out with drummer and composer Isaac Crow, singer and keyboardist Nina Dering, and cellist and vocalist Caitlin Fahey Crow as we play some fire off their sophomore album Rated X.

S3E52 - OrchidxMantis: Rated X

Bassist Sean Hicke joins us to discuss his debut album, Sunflower Sutra, as well as his musical plans for his future in San Diego.

S3E51 - Bassist Sean Hicke

Guitarist Jon Garner discusses his longtime study of gypsy jazz as well as his educational book series.

S3E50 - Guitarist Jon Garner

OBTuse Goose dropped by to play some cuts from their newest release, The Goose Is Loose

S3E49 - OBTuse Goose

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist JP Balmat dropped in to talk about his career as a performer and educator, including his work with Euphoria Brass Band and the KSDS Jazz Orchestra.

S3E48 - Saxophonist JP Balmat

Composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist Ellen Weller comes through to discuss her approaches to improvisation as well as her work with various ensembles, including The Weller Family Band.

S3E47 - Multi-Instrumentalist Ellen Weller

Composer and bandleader Joe Garrison came by to give us the inside scoop on his new release, The Broken Jar, which features a host of local jazz and classical luminaries. 

S3E46 - Composer Joe Garrison

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Tripp Sprague dropped in to discuss past and current projects. We also touch on his practice routine, Steely Dan, Sprague family history, upcoming gigs, and more. 

S3E45 - Saxophonist Tripp Sprague

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lizabeth Yandel discusses her roots, her writing processes, and her many eclectic influences, from jazz to future soul

S3E44 - Singer-Songwriter Lizabeth Yandel

Vocalist Whitney Shay drops by and gives us a preview of her soon-to-be-released album A Woman Rules the World, featuring some gritty blues vocals and a killer cast of players.

S3E43 - Vocalist Whitney Shay

Pianist, guitarist, and producer Tonga Ross-Mau came by to share his new album with Ascent Trio and other recent projects.

S3E42 - Multi-instrumentalist Tonga Ross-Ma'u

Your inside perspective on the San Diego jazz scene. Join your hosts Ian Tordella and Ed Kornhauser for new music and in-depth interviews with San Diego artists.