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The New Jazz Archive

by Jeff Haas

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  • Jazz Roots of R&B - S02E19

    October 13, 2026 · 59 min

    The jazz roots of rhythm and blues with music from r&b pioneers, the forgotten great jazz musicians of Motown, and the unlikely pairing of Latin jazz and r&b that created boogaloo music. We’ll talk with writer and producer Allan Slutsky…

  • Jazz and Jewish Music - S02E18

    September 29, 2026 · 59 min

    We explore the more than century old tradition of Jewish contributions to jazz and see that Jews melding jazz with traditional music is hardly new. We’ll revisit the music from the Jewish composers of Tin Pan Alley and the big band era…

  • Artie Shaw - S02E17

    September 15, 2026 · 59 min

    A celebration of the life and music of swing anti-hero Artie Shaw from his reluctant rise to stardom through his Shakespearean exit from the music business. We’ll dissect Artie’s much publicized rivalry with Benny Goodman with biographer…

  • Jazz and Kids - S02E16

    September 1, 2026 · 59 min

    We celebrate the start of a new school year with music for the kid jazzer in all of us and some of the stories behind jazz’s past and present child prodigies. We’ll listen to tons of kid friendly jazz from Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett…

  • Jazz's Great Songwriting Teams - S02E15

    August 18, 2026 · 59 min

    A look at jazz’s legendary songwriting teams who stand behind some of the most popular standards of our day, and a look at that special duo who created one of the most unique big band sounds of the era. We’ll talk with Billy Strayhorn…

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  • Rahsaan Roland Kirk - S02E14

    August 4, 2026 · 59 min

    A celebration of the life and music of multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, his eccentric stage persona, and Rahsaan’s widow Dorthaan Kirk talks about his heroic return to the stage after suffering a stroke. We’ll also chat with…

  • Jazz Americana - S02E13

    July 21, 2026 · 59 min

    Our salute to jazz Americana with jazz’s history on the Broadway stage, explore the role jazz musicians played in shaping the glory years of the USO, and hear how musicians have strived to capture that distinctive “American” sound. We’ll…

  • Great Jazz Cities: Philadelphia - S02E12

    July 7, 2026 · 59 min

    We continue our tour of America’s “Great Jazz Cities” with the history of Local 274’s influence on jazz in the city,  music from Hammond B3 organ pioneer Jimmy Smith, and the brilliant and tragic story of Philadelphia favorite son Clifford…

  • Cool Jazz - S02E11

    June 23, 2026 · 59 min

    A laid back look at the world of cool jazz, the people who shaped it, and how their revolution helped spark a mid-century East coast/West Coast rivalry in jazz. We’ll talk with our jazz historian Lewis Porter about the birth of the “cool”…

  • Jazz and Food - S02E10

    June 9, 2026 · 59 min

    A musical feast dedicated to some of the best food themed jazz with stories and sounds from the kitchen at one of New York’s hottest clubs, and the favorite dishes of some of the biggest icons in jazz. We’ll listen to music from the…

  • Duke Ellington - S02E09

    May 26, 2026 · 59 min

    A celebration of the life and music of the legendary and prolific composer Duke Ellington, whose six decade long career created some of the most iconic music in American history. We'll explore the stories and songs behind his politically…

  • Chet Baker - S02E08

    May 12, 2026 · 59 min

    A celebration of the brilliant and tumultuous life of Chet Baker from his unlikely breakthrough as one of the most popular trumpeters of the 1950s to the drug addiction which nearly unraveled his career. We’ll chat with Baker biographer…

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About the show

The New Jazz Archive (TNJA) is more than just a podcast—it’s an invitation to step into the heart of jazz, a uniquely American art form. Hosted by jazz composer and musician Jeff Haas, each episode takes you on a journey through the stories, sounds, and people that have shaped jazz, from its earliest moments to its lasting influence today. With vivid anecdotes and interviews, TNJA uncovers the untold stories behind the music, bringing to life the voices and experiences that define the genre. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering jazz, TNJA offers a front-row seat to the rich cultural tapestry that jazz weaves into American life, celebrating the innovation, freedom, and expression that continue to define this extraordinary art form.