Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Peace and love, beautiful people! MJTA Podcast is back with reflections on the recent rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.  DJ OOOChild joins the conversation while they review Kendrick Lamar’s historic “Pop Out” concert, discuss who could possibly do the same on the east coast, relevance in today’s Jazz scene and the fine line of Jazz interpretations Vs. karaoke jazz covers and more! This is a fun one ya’ll! So tap in and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe & comment. ✌🏾

We need your feedback! Please let us know your thoughts and what you'd like to hear on the podcast! ❤️

Follow: @melaniecharlesisdflower / @yuniemo / @djooochild / @makejazztrillagainoffical

Email: makejazztrillagainpodcast@gmail.com

L'rain and Melanie speak about Meredith Monk's influence on their artistic journey as well as their personal role in preserving and supporting the work of the artists who have paved the way for them. In our current climate what is the role of the artist? For more information on Meredith's body of work and information on how to support the House Foundation visit www.meredithmonk.org.   To see L'Rain in a city near you, visit https://www.lrain.info/tours   Interview with Meredith Monk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R36Vh37-OQ4&t=274s  

We need your feedback! Please let us know your thoughts and what you'd like to hear on the podcast! ❤️

Follow: @melaniecharlesisdflower / @makejazztrillagainoffical

Email: makejazztrillagainpodcast@gmail.com

 

In this Episode your hosts Melanie and Yunie catch up with their long time friend, colleague and fellow musician, Raynel Frazier.  Raynel shares her experiences as an arts administrator, and musician, all while studying for her doctorate in Organizational Development and Change.  She’s a Trill superwoman to say the least!! The ladies also get into some interesting conversations about the “trendy” corporate topic – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in relation to belonging. We learned A LOT but also had some laughs along the way, so get into this episode with us!

About Raynel Frazier

Raynel Frazier started her career in the arts as a trombonist studying Jazz Studies at the Hartt School of Music, Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, and received her master’s in arts administration from American University and resides in New York City where she has worked as manager of programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) and was responsible for booking Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s world-renowned Jazz Club. Raynel was also a tour manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, traveling around the world to expand the global community of Jazz. Raynel is currently the Programs Producer at Chelsea Factory and a doctoral student at Bowling Green State University, pursuing a Doctorate in Organization Development and Change. She hopes to use her degree to help arts organizations thrive to produce art that inspires communities.

 

Raynel’s Article: Aligning Diversity Values with Artistic Programming by Raynel Frazier

Raynel’s Recommended Book to find your purpose: 

Live Your Calling: A Practical Guide to Finding and Fulfilling Your Mission in Life by Kevin Brennfleck and Kay Marie Brennfleck

 

Melanie Charles Live at Blue Note NYC: Monday, February 27 | 8pm | 10:30pm | Tickets Here

Follow Raynel Frazier: @ray_fraz 

Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com  

Follow Yunie Mojica: @Yuniemo 

Questions / comments? Email us at makejazztrillagainpodcast@gmail.com 

 

If you don’t know who Endea Owens is, you are about to find out!  Trill hosts, Melanie Charles and Yunie Mojica sit down with Detroit native, NYC Bassist, Endea Owens and chat about her humble beginnings, journey to New York, the support received and the challenges she endures as a black woman.  Endea Shares her faith in God, successes, challenges, inspirations, new music, fashion and her initiative to feed communities in need throughout the New York, the “Community Cookout”.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do!

Presented with Support for Winter Jazz Fest (January 12-18, 2023)

Winter Jazz Fest Promo code: WJF15 - 15% OFF ALL MARATHON TICKETS

Manhattan Marathon Fri. Jan 13 | Brooklyn Marathon Sat. Jan 14

Endea Owens & The Cookout  Winter Jazz Fest performance: Friday, Jan. 13 | Zinc Bar NYC | 7:30PM

Follow Endea Owens: @endeatheebassbae | Website | Music

Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com  

Follow Yunie Mojica: @Yuniemo 

Questions / comments? Email us at makejazztrillagainpodcast@gmail.com 

In this episode, Melanie and Yunie catch up with their friend who happens to be one of the most in-demand drummers on the scene, Savannah Harris!  These ladies get into so many key topics around being a musician in today’s ever changing times.  From the importance of mentorship, touring as a drummer, fashion, femininity as a musician and even dating.  Savannah shares the impactful mentorship she’s had with the late great Geri Allen, the process of being in Christian McBride’s band, and of course… a round of Trill Trivia!  

Presented with support from Winter Jazz Fest

Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com  

Follow Yunie Mojica: @yuniemo 

Follow Savannah Harris: @savvyknows

Questions / comments? Email us at makejazztrillagainpodcast@gmail.com

We got a very special guest in the house ya’ll!! The legendary Philly bassist, band leader, festival curator and Grammy award winning recording artist, THEE Christian McBride aka DJ Brother Mister!!! Your hosts, Melanie and Yunie kick it with McBride in the realest most trillest way, chatting about the legendary album Parker’s Mood, how he became a DJ, what it’s been like being the Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival, stories about the late great Roy Hargrove and so much more. They even get Christian to spill some tea and indulge in the infamous Trill Trivia. You don’t want to skip this episode, because here, you get the real side of Christian McBride! Come chill with the Trill girls and get into this podcast! Remember, whatever you do… remember to Make Jazz Trill Again!!

Presented with support from Winter Jazz Fest

Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com  

Follow Yunie Mojica: @Yuniemo 

Follow Christian McBride: @chrmcbride | @brothermisterproductions

Mel and Yunie catch up and continue the conversation around Festival Season!  The ups and downs, the history, a behind the scenes look at touring, booking, programming, and even budgets and pay💰!!  I mean, where does all this money come from anyway?!  Come chill with the Trill girls and get into this podcast! Remember, whatever you do… remember to Make Jazz Trill Again!!

Presented with support from Winter Jazz Fest

Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com  

Follow Yunie Mojica: @Yuniemo

Links mentioned:

AceMo Album Release “Wanna Play House”:

https://acemo.bandcamp.com/album/wanna-play-house

Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast is back! Instead of comin to you live at a Trill event, Mel and Yunie are bringing you the podcast in true podcast form, remote from the east and west coasts. 

Tap in and get a chance to catch up with the Trill girls about Summer Festivals reemerging, their hot takes on the “Jazz Police”, industry topics around music, Jazz, deals and contracts and so much more. Get into it here with Yunie and Mel, and remember, whatever you do… remember to Make Jazz Trill Again!! 

Presented with support from Winter Jazz Fest

Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com  

Follow Yunie Mojica: @Yuniemo 

Next Performances:

Melanie Charles - Mondriaan Jazz Festival, Den Haag, Netherlands

Tickets - Saturday, Oct. 8, 8pm 

Melanie's Tour & Performance Schedule

Yunie Mojica - Sonic Messengers (w/ AceMo) @ Public Records (Brooklyn, NY)

Tickets - Saturday, Sept. 3, 11pm 

 

In this episode, Melanie and Yunie get a chance to sit down with the multi-talented vocalist, musician, composer, VJ and radio personality, China Moses!  They get deep into China’s childhood stories, lessons, music, the everyday life of being an artist, and some Trill Trivia! If you missed out on this live experience, now’s a chance to catch the vibe here! 

Presented with support from Winter Jazz Fest

Recorded Live at: Nublu | 151 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009

Follow and Find China Moses here: http://chinamoses.com/ 

(IG: @chinamoses)

 

In this episode, MJTA hosts Melanie and Yunie are live in LA!!!! Recorded at the new performing arts venue, 2220 Arts + Archives with a special guest Author, Poet and Activist and Resident Programmer of 2220 Arts + Archives, Harmony Holiday. They celebrate Holiday’s most recent release of her book Maafa, and get deep into multiple topics about Harmony’s research and book on Abbey Lincoln, storytelling, censorship, sampling, and other masters such as Max Roach, Amiri Baraka, and Charles Mingus.  If you missed out on this live experience back in April 2022, now’s a chance to catch the vibe here! 

Presented with support from Winter Jazz Fest

Recorded Live on April 19, 2022 at  2220 Arts + Archives | 2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com  

Follow Yunie Mojica: @Yuniemo 

ind out more about 2220 Arts + Archives: https://www.2220arts.org/

Follow and Find Harmony Holiday Here:

Twitter: @Harmony_Holiday

Bio: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/harmony-holiday

Purchase the book "Maafa" by Harmony Holiday

Harmony's LA Times Article on Sun Ra: May the ghost of Sun Ra return to lift the 50-year curse he cast on Los Angeles