Tony Davis Jessamine (S5 | E261)
A new record from a gifted jazz guitarist, composer, singer and New Yorker. Tony Davis Jessamine (S5 | E261)
Unique and Exclusive Access to the NY Jazz Scene.
Through our interview series we deliver to you the pulse of the jazz world in New York.
Jazz New York
A production of Lester the Nightfly Radio we keep circling the topic with artists like Alex Tremblay, Nick Biello, James Weidman, Eki Shola, Steve Johns, David Kikoski, Tony Glausi… to name a few. Not enough. Never enough. See the work we do here in this jazz archive as is grows and develops and becomes something of note from the worldwide home of jazz music, New York City.
This is an ever-growing collection. Check back with some frequency to catch up on what we are up to on jazz at Lester the Nightfly.
Tony Davis Part One (S5 | E260)
Jazz guitarist Tony Davis sat down with PJ Ewing, host of Jazz New York Radio, for a revealing interview that digs into his creative journey and recent projects
CHICK COREA FOREVER YOURS (S5 | E259)
Chick Corea recorded Forever Yours in October 2020, just four months before his passing, during two luminous solo piano concerts at Florida’s Ruth Eckerd Hall
Juliet Ewing Part Two (S5 | E255)
Juliet Ewing Part Two (S5 | E255). Juliet Ewing is an exciting, masterful interpreter of the Great American Songbook.
Juliet Ewing Part One (S5 | E254)
Juliet Ewing Part One (S5 | E254). Juliet Ewing is an exciting, masterful interpreter of the Great American Songbook.
Alan Broadbent Part Two (S5 | E253)
Part II with Alan Broadbent. Lots of jazz. American Standards. We hear Stella Cole and Georgia Mancio. Way too much fun!
Alan Broadbent Part One (S5 | E252)
The great Alan Broadbent is our guest this week. Get your popcorn and your headphones - this one is groundbreaking.
Bill Mays Part Two (S5 | E251)
Bill Mays has made his name for more than 65 years as a jazz band leader, sideman, studio musician, and composer. This is part two of a two-part series.
Bill Mays Part One (S5 | E250)
Bill Mays has made his name for more than 65 years as a jazz band leader, sideman, studio musician, and composer. This is part one of a two-part series.
Joris Teepe Peace on Earth (S5 | E247)
Peace on Earth (S5 | E247) Part II of our series with jazz bassist, composer, educator and band leader Joris Teepe.
Joris Teepe Part One (S5 | E246)
In part one of a two part series, we dive deep into Teepe's remarkable career, exploring his versatility as a leader and a sideman through a selection of captivating tracks.
Lester the Nightfly Playlist JULY 2025 (S5 | E245)
Scenic Route is all about taking the path less traveled, exploring diverse sounds, and discovering hidden gems. Playlist July 2025.
Harvie S Part Two | Witchcraft (S5 | E244)
Harvie S Part Two | Sheila Jordan, Kenny Barron, Paquito D'Rivera. Stories from the New York jazz world.
Harvie S Part One (S5 | E243)
Harvie S Part One | A jazz playlist. A brilliant acoustic bass player. Stories from the New York jazz world... what more could you want?
Charlie Porter | PART THREE (S5 | E233)
Part THREE. Trumpeter, Band Leader, Sideman, Composer, Charlie Porter joins us this week for Jazz New York.
Charlie Porter | PART TWO (S5 | E232)
Part TWO. Trumpeter, Band Leader, Sideman, Composer, Charlie Porter joins us this week for Jazz New York.
Charlie Porter | PART ONE (S5 | E231)
Trumpeter, Band Leader, Sideman, Composer, Charlie Porter joins us this week for Jazz New York.
Wheel Sessions Jazz New York (S5 | E229)
Now in its eighth year of presenting concerts, The Wheel Sessions is the premier location for hearing great jazz in the Upstate (SC).
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E225) PART TWO
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224) Daniel contributes regularly to publications like Modern Drummer, DRUM and Classic Drummer.
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224)
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224) Daniel contributes regularly to publications like Modern Drummer, DRUM and Classic Drummer.
Gabor Szabo | Influential Hungarian Guitarist (S5 | E223)
Gábor István Szabó (March 8, 1936 – February 26, 1982) was a Hungarian-American guitarist who made significant contributions to jazz music.
Steve Johns | Mythology Part TWO (Jazz New York | E6)
Steve Johns Mythology | A new jazz record from the legendary jazz drummer. Recorded at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
Steve Johns | Mythology (Jazz New York | E5)
Steve Johns Mythology | A new jazz record from the legendary jazz drummer. Recorded at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
James Weidman | Piano Master Part Two (Jazz New York | E4)
PART TWO: A somewhat cold, very rainy day in Harlem. I meet James Weidman for lunch, jazz and conversation
James Weidman | Piano Master (Jazz New York | E3)
A somewhat cold, very rainy day in Harlem. I meet James Weidman for lunch, jazz and conversation
Nick Biello | This World or the Next (Jazz New York | E2)
This World or the Next | Nick Biello - The Lester the Nightfly Interview. Jazz and Conversation yet again our our weekly radio show.
NICK BIELLO MUSIC (Jazz New York | E1)
Nick Biello, Jazz Artist, on the air in an interview about his music and new album Between Light and Shadow.
A Sublime Jazz Christmas (S4 | E211)
For the aficionado - yep - got you covered with Oscar Peterson, Dexter Gordon, and even some Cedar Walton (Thanks Mitch!). And how about Duke Ellington doing some Nutcracker, Lou Rawls and Johnny Mathis & Ledisi with the Count Basie Orchestra?
The Conversion of Hetherington (S4 | E210)
“The Conversion of Hetherington” is one of the stories in John Kendrick Bangs’ “A Little Book of Christmas. Our version.
Thanksgiving Jazz | Thanksgiving in Oldtown (S4 | E208)
We're already celebrating Thanksgiving... c'mon in, pull up a chair, no chicken necks for you... only the best gravy and stuffing, good cheer and reflection. Thanksgiving Jazz.
Alex Tremblay Jazz – Part Two (S4 | E206)
The second of two shows with jazz bassist Alex Tremblay. Alex is on the La Reserve record label.
Alex Tremblay Jazz – Part One (S4 | E205)
The first of two shows with jazz bassist Alex Tremblay. Alex is on the La Reserve record label.
GUARALDI | CELEBRATE AUTUMN (S4 | E202)
How about this!!! ?? Newly released music from Vince Guaraldi... yep!!
Jazzmeia Horn | Jazz Vocalist of the Year (S4 | E201)
A night at Smoke Jazz Club with Jazzmeia Horn. Guest Host Juliet Ewing.
TONY GLAUSI | AWAKEN (S4 | E190)
TONY GLAUSI | AWAKEN (S4 | E190) | We sit down with Tony Glausi to talk about his new record, Awaken (Sean Mason, Russell Hall, Domo Branch).
SOLO PIANO | CHICK FREDERIC ALEKSANDER WOLFGANG TOM (S4 | E185)
Solo piano - from the Baroque and Classic to Atonal and Bossa Nova - concert music re-interpreted by jazz pianist Chick Corea.