The Burning Ambulance Podcast features interviews with musicians from the worlds of jazz, metal, modern composition, noise, and whatever else piques host Phil Freeman's interest.

Elevator Club is a unique blend of old and new easy listening music featuring lush instrumentals, soothing vocals with a sprinkling of soft jazz.

Music for the mature mind: Mike and Russ discuss recent classical and jazz releases from their secret mountain lair in Japan. Find something new to listen to each week with complete release info and streaming l...

Big Band Serenade is your source for memories of the best of the Big Band Era. Join us each week as we explore the world of Big Bands, Jazz, and the Blues.

The incredible untold story of Louis Armstrong, an American original, an African American cultural touchstone, one of the most important figures in the history of Jazz, and one of the greatest American entertai...

Geoffrey Smith's Jazz does exactly what it says on the tin: a weekly selection of tracks through which Geoffrey Smith shares his passion for jazz from a personal perspective

Exploring jazz history, one record at a time.

A preview of upcoming conversations and improvisations with Marian McPartland and the brightest stars from the world of jazz.

W. Eugene Smith was a famous photo essayist for LIFE magazine and a suburban family man when he left it all in 1957 and moved to a rundown loft in Manhattan. The building had already become a popular hangout an...

Kenny Garrett has been playing for more than 40 years. Originally from Detroit, he joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra in the late 70s, when it was being run by Ellington’s son Mercer. He also played with Art B...

I first learned about Arushi Jain three years ago, when most people who are aware of her work did. Her 2021 album Under The Lilac Sky was extremely beautiful, six tracks of droning, pulsing synth music with her...

Rufus Reid is an extremely important but under-recognized figure in modern jazz. He’s always been someone who’s had one foot in the mainstream and one in the avant-garde — he did a lot of work with soul jazz an...

Welcome back to the Burning Ambulance Podcast! To find out about upcoming episodes, as well as all things Burning Ambulance, sign up for our free weekly newsletter.It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of t...

Frank Mills Heart of the City Joe Reisman Orchestra & Chorus Yesterday I Heard the Rain Lawrence Welk Wish Me A Rainbow John Fox & London Studio Orchestra Rhythm of the Rain & Raindrops Andre Kostelanetz Where'...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Marin Marais: Folies d'Espagne, La Rêveuse & Other Works” (Harmonia Mundi) by Jean-Guihen Queyras & Alexandre Tharaud, “Vaughan Williams, Howells, Delius & Elgar - Mus...

Frank Mills Heart of the City Nat 'King' Cole When You're Smiling Frank Chacksfield AHO I Can't Smile Without You Syd Dale The Very First Smile The Living Voices Laughter In The Rain Carmen Cuesta & Chuck Loeb ...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Altissima: Works For High Baroque Trumpet” (Chandos) by Josh Cohen & Ensemble Sprezzatura / Daniel Abraham, “Haydn 2032, Vol. 13: Horn Signal” (Alpha) by Il Giardino A...

Frank Mills Heart of the City Skitch Henderson Easter Parade Percy Faith Orchestra Follow Me Andy Williams Day By Day The Romantic Strings & Orchestra I Dreamed a Dream Ray Ellis Theme From 'Exodus' Tony Bennet...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “The Golden Renaissance: William Byrd” (Decca) by Stile Antico, “Rachmaninoff: Vespers - All-Night Vigil” (Delphian) by The Choir of King's College London / Joseph Fort...