The New Jazz Archive
The New Jazz Archive
Podcast Description
In 2010, The New Jazz Archive (TNJA) was a weekly public radio series exploring the stories and sounds of jazz’s place in American life, hosted by longtime jazz composer and musician, Jeff Haas.
Now, TNJA is a streamable podcast, bringing jazz and American Culture to listeners of all musical and nonmusical varieties together to learn about the genre’s rich American history….
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as the relationship between jazz and visual arts, the Harlem Renaissance, and the cultural impact of jazz musicians. An example episode includes a discussion with Dr. Robert O'Meally about the overlap between jazz and visual arts, highlighting figures like Romare Bearden and William Gottlieb.
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.
A celebration of the life and music of John Coltrane from his early roots growing up in rural North Carolina through his redemption and transformation from heroin addict to spiritual icon. We’ll talk with our jazz historian and renowned Coltrane scholar Lewis Porter about Trane’s early roots and get to know the softer side of John Coltrane the balladeer, retell John Coltrane’s redemption story, and sit down for a conversation with Ravi Coltrane about how his father’s music unexpectedly inspired him to carry on the family legacy.
Content warnings: in-depth discussion of heroin addiction, recovery, and death.
Host: Jeff Haas
Guests: Lewis Porter, Ravi Coltrane
Music
- John Coltrane “Slowtrane”
- John Coltrane “A Love Supreme, Pt. II – Resolution”
- John Coltrane “My Favorite Things”
- John Coltrane “Everytime We Say Goodbye”
- John Coltrane “While My Lady Sleeps”
- John Coltrane “Impressions”
- John Coltrane “Up ‘Gainst the Wall”
- John Coltrane “Say it (Over and Over Again)”
- John Coltrane “Peace on Earth”
- John Coltrane “Chronic Blues”
- John Coltrane “Blue Train”
- Miles Davis “All Blues”
- John Coltrane “Giant Steps”
- John Coltrane “Naima”
- John Coltrane “A Love Supreme, Part IV: Psalm”
- John Coltrane “Mr. Syms”
- John Coltrane “Lonnie’s Lament”
- John Coltrane “After the Rain”
- Alice Coltrane and Ravi Coltrane “Crescent”
Original Air Date: January 16, 2012
Radio broadcast produced by Lou Blouin and Jeff Haas
Radio broadcast audio engineering by Jack Conners and Brock Mormon
Podcast produced by Sam Boase-Miller and Erik Saras
Podcast audio remastering by Sam Boase-Miller
Transcripts and show notes by Erik Saras
Theme Song: Jeff Haas Trio & Friends “Giving In”
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The New Jazz Archive radio broadcasts originally sponsored by Chateau Chantal. The New Jazz Archive receives no revenue from podcast reissues of radio broadcasts.
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