Yoko Miwa

"Linus welcomes interview guest Yoko Miwa on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole. Originally from Kobe, Japan, pianist, composer and educator Yoko Miwa is a long-time resident of Boston, MA. With her Yoko Miwa Trio, she just released album number nine: “Songs of Joy” (via Ubuntu Music). Tune in to find out how recording this beacon of optimism came about during dark times. Plus, three wonderful selections from guitarist, composer and educator Roni Ben-Hur’s brand new album “Stories” featuring an all-star lineup. Roni Ben-Hur - Ma’of Album: Stories Roni Ben-Hur (g, composer), George Cables (p), Ingrid Jensen (tp), Harvie S (b) and Victor Lewis (d) Roni Ben-Hur - La Serena Album: Stories Roni Ben-Hur (g), George Cables (p), Ingrid Jensen (tp), Harvie S (b), Victor Lewis (d) and Magos Herrera (voc) Roni Ben-Hur - But I Had To Say Goodbye Album: Stories Roni Ben-Hur (g, composer), George Cables (p), Harvie S (b) and Victor Lewis (d) Yoko Miwa Trio - If You’re Blue Album: Keep Talkin’ Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d) Yoko Miwa Trio - Largo Desolato Album: Songs of Joy Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d) Yoko Miwa Trio - Lickety Split Album: Pathways Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d) 00:00 - The Jazz Hole with Linus 03:31 - Ma’of - Roni Ben-Hur 09:27 - La Serena - Roni Ben-Hur, Magos Herrera 14:25 - If You’re Blue - Yoko Miwa Trio 20:57 - The Jazz Hole with Linus 23:22 - Interview with Yoko Miwa, Part I 33:39 - Largo Desolato - Yoko Miwa Trio 40:18 - Interview with Yoko Miwa, Part II 45:33 - Lickety Split - Yoko Miwa Trio 54:59 - The Jazz Hole with Linus 56:08 - But I Had To Say Goodbye - Roni Ben-Hur 61:50 - Finish "

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In 2009 Linus Wyrsch joined the team of DJs at BTR and took over the bi-weekly jazz show,The Jazz Hole. Being a sought-after clarinetist and saxophonist, himself, in the Big Apple, Linus embraces a unique relationship with the jazz genre and its musicians, consequently providing the listeners with a backstage pass to the New York jazz scene. The hour-long show features the music of new talents from inside and outside of the New York circuit, and every once in a while, Linus is able to sneak in a major jazz artist, sometimes accompanied with a short interview. Over the years, he has interviewed John Clayton, Lew Tabackin, Fred Hersch, Sue Mingus, Steve Gadd, Jojo Mayer, Gerald Clayton, Javon Jackson, the President of Resonance Records George Klabin, Sofia Rei, Sharel Cassity, Mark Sherman, Harvie S, Jean-Michel Pilc, Dafnis Prieto, Randy Johnston, Helen Sung, Gregorio Uribe and many others. The Jazz Hole podcast comes out every other Sunday, featuring a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Also check out The Jazz Hole Live, which features live recorded sets every second Thursday of the month.