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Doing Jazz with Lorens Chuno

On this podcast, Lorens Chuno presents conversations with enterprising jazz musicians. Every now and then, an artist of another form stops by. These conversations are free-form in nature and casually explore the work life of these artists; but don't be surprised to hear their "starting out" stories, their opinions on current issues, and maybe one or two pieces of advice for people interested in their chosen art field. Come here every week for a new episode of the podcast, and find out how these inspiring jazz practitioners do jazz.

Oct 23, 2017

CANDICE MICHELLE FRANKLIN is a jazz dance and choreographer hose work has ranged from choreographing for Macy Gray to collaborating with Pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs. Join Candice and Lorens as she talks about her show Jazz Ain’t Dead, the history of dance in american and its roots and connection to jazz music.


Oct 15, 2017

ALICIA OLATUJA is a master vocalist who has effortlessly and simultaneously navigated the musical worlds of classical music and jazz. Join Alicia and Lorens as she talks about singing for President Obama, learning languages, not being Nigerian, paying attention to every musical note, and other carelessly related topics.


Oct 8, 2017

BEN EUNSON is a uniquely talented guitarist/composer who has worked with acts like Terri Lyne Carrington, Liz Wrght, Queen Latifah, Quest Love and many more. Join Ben and Lorens as he talks about about playing other people’s music, recording in the winter, Boston, Melbourne, Tall Puppy syndrome, and other related but...