Giddy up! There's not many emotional differences between jazz and country ("cowboy") music. Both have blues influence and jazz musicians have always found it easy to dwell within the wellsprings of the stories / perspectives of country music. Here are 12 wonderful tracks for you to enjoy!

Dr. Jazz - Nawlins Pep Rally (Sept 2025) by Nathan Holaway (Dr. Jazz)

Hi everyone! It’s been a while…(I know). But I’ve been dealing with a lot of personal things and a great deal of very little down-time. That being said, I’m going to try and give this thing a “go” and keep it going. Rather than try to find a clever theme or anything, I’m returning to my mission statement of just giving you music that aims to “cure whatever it is that ails you” and hopefully that will be good enough. I sincerely appreciate those of you who are faithful listeners. Thank you!

In this Episode, we present our annual Holiday Jazz episode. There's even a bonus this year, so ENJOY!

It's taken almost 8 years of this podcast, but I've finally entered the dragon (in the year of the dragon!). This is Gillette Jazz: The Smoothest Jazz Can Get! We present 15 tracks for your listening pleasure. While not for everybody, I encourage both purists and smoothies to listen to each other's stuff (how else can we grow?).

In this episode, I am back after the universe giving me more responsibility than I could ever imagine! Plus I tell a very personal story - within songs. Thank you for listening & Enjoy!

In this Episode, we take a look at the artistic stylings of solo jazz guitar. It is less common to see solo jazz guitar albums (as opposed to solo jazz piano albums). So, we did the work to bring you some of the best. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we give you a soundtrack to the last glimpses of Summer while the weather is still warm and before the cool weather hits. Slow down & simmer in these gorgoeus 12 tracks with us!

In this Episode, we are taking a trip (because that's what you should do in the Summer, right?). Come along with us as we travel the world by jazz (and realize just how many classic tunes deal with locations.

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz artists interpret soul material. Be sure to check out the companion episode: Soul Meets Jazz.

In this Episode, we take a look at how soul artists interpret jazz material. Be sure to check out the companion episode: Jazz Meets Soul.

In this Episode, we take a look at 12 jazz musicians and the obstacles they have faced in their lves and how it has impacted their music. Not to be missed! Also, if you would now like to donate to the podcast, please visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/drjazz. Thank you!

In this Episode, we offer up our annual Holiday Jazz Episode! 15 uninterrupted tracks for you to enjoy your Holiday festivities, your way. Merry Christmas!

In this Episode, we take a look at how jazz musicians can use popular rock songs and transform them into great improvisational vehicles or create interesting arrangements from these familiar melodies. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we continue our look at how jazz musicians can use popular rock songs and transform them into great improvisational vehicles or create interesting arrangements from these familiar melodies. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we take a look at the influence of Latin Music on the Blue Note Records catalog and explore just how far back it goes. Enjoy!

In this Episode, we take a look at the Rock explorations in the hands of the legendary pianist Brad Mehldau.

In this Episode, we are spinning some food-related tracks just for you as you prepare food for your Thanksfiving festivities. Gobble-Gobble & Enjoy!

In this Episode, we take a look at 12 covers of pop tunes through the filter of the legendary Rahsaan Roland Kirk!

In this Episode, we take a look at jazz pianists that could be considered very tasteful Cocktail Piano Jazz artists / groups. The term gets a bad rep, but this episode proves why this music should not be in the background!