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Backstage Bay Area
Tom Rigney
Achilles Wheel
Sundogs
Flambeau
Sweetwater Music Hall
Cajun Music
European Tour
After the Party
Diggable Planets
Rebirth Of Slick, Cool Like Dat
Kanekoa
Queen Ida and Her Bon Temps Zydeco Band
The Ballad Of Madelyne & Therese
Color Green
Lo Moon
Hawaii
Blues
Poetry
Jazz
Soul

Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores San Francisco’s jazz music scene in depth. It features intimate interviews with emerging and established artists. The program also offers a unique glimpse into the artists' creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects.

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Latest Episodes

After five decades as jazz's best-kept secret, multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn steps into the spotlight with his first solo album in 50 years. In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with the son of jazz royalty to discuss ... more

Guest: Jack West

In this episode, host Steve Roby welcomes guitarist, composer, and inventor Jack West, whose unique sound NPR once described as "a whole new sub-genre of jazz." After more than two decades away from the recording studio, Jack return... more

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Bassist and composer Lisa Mezzacappa joins host Steve Roby to discuss her latest project, the flexible ensemble Lisa Mezzacappa Five-ish, and their new album Otherworldly. For over two decades, Lisa has been a cornerstone of the Bay Area... more

The "breezy technical style" and "lyrical sense of swing" that have made Sarah McKenzie a global jazz fixture are returning to Northern California this March. Although her upcoming tour dates stay just outside the San Francisco city limits, the "Pari... more

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Recent Guests

Oscar Peñas
Guitarist, composer, and bandleader originally from Barcelona, Spain
Episode: Oscar Peñas: From Barcelona to Brooklyn – A Journey Through Jazz, Tradition, and Spontaneity
Cleo Reed
Brooklyn-based songwriter, sculptor, and instrument builder
Episode: Cleo Reed on Ancestry, Hustlin', and Reimagining Black Folk Tradition
Greg Rahn
Bay Area keyboardist, composer and band leader
Episode: Greg Rahn: From Silicon Valley to Side Hustle
Greg Osby
Notable saxophonist, composer, and educator with over four decades of experience in modern jazz
Blue Note Records
Episode: Greg Osby on Minimalism, Mentorship, and the Evolution of Modern Jazz
Simon Phillips
A drummer, composer, and producer with a legendary career in music.
Protocol
Episode: Simon Phillips on Protocol, Precision, and the Power of the Hang
Michael League
Founder of Snarky Puppy and Resident Artistic Director at SF Jazz
Snarky Puppy
Episode: Michael League's Musical Universe Unleashed
Braxton Cook
Alto saxophonist, vocalist, producer, and composer, known for blending jazz, R&B, and contemporary soul.
Episode: Braxton Cook's Collaborative Evolution
Vinicius Cantuária
Brazilian musician and contributor to various jazz and Brazilian music projects, known for his collaborations and innovations in New York
Episode: Chico Pinheiro & Vinicius Cantuária: Brazilian Guitar Dialogues
Melissa Aldana
Saxophonist and composer, first female instrumentalist to win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
Blue Note Records
Episode: Echoes & Inspirations: Melissa Aldana’s Jazz Journey

Host

Steve Roby
Host of Backstage Bay Area, a podcast focusing on the jazz scene, featuring interviews with artists and insights into their creative processes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Great Interviews. Wide Range of Music.

    No matter where he lands—Hawaii, Denver, San Francisco—Steve Roby brings his deep knowledge of music and in-depth interview skills to the music scene. Always a delight to listen to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    logelson
    United States2 years ago
  • Good yet lacking

    This podcast is excellent for info on the music scene on Big Island… Unfortunately the host absolutely needs to go and bring in someone with energy and character… Listening to the host reminds me of listening to my phone talk to me…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    THCbuddy
    United States5 years ago
  • A great 30-minute show that features talented entertainers from the "Big" island of Hawaii.

    Podchaser
    5
    BigIslandMusicMagazine
    5 years ago
  • Queen of the Universe

    Steve is a great interviewer. I love hearing the diverse talent on The Big Island. The interviews aer engrossing and give a rare look into the artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurenbroido
    United States5 years ago
  • Great show!

    The best place to find out about everything happening in music on the Big Island of Hawaii and beyond. Steve Roby is a great host with a real passion for music, he has a great array of artists on the show from various genres, and his radio voice is easy to listen to. Highly recommend Songs and Stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erikkarma
    United States5 years ago

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Tyreek McDole: Jazz's Rising Voice on "Open Up Your Senses" and SFJAZZ Shows
Q: How did you arrive at the philosophy that music is a tool for healing?
McDole explains that music has always been the strongest form of communication and it transcends boundaries, helping people express emotions and connect with each other.
Oscar Peñas: From Barcelona to Brooklyn – A Journey Through Jazz, Tradition, and Spontaneity
Q: What are you currently working on that connects to where your music has been heading?
Oscar is working on a suite called Remote Hoods, inspired by the communities in New York.
Oscar Peñas: From Barcelona to Brooklyn – A Journey Through Jazz, Tradition, and Spontaneity
Q: Can you talk about why you often tour unreleased material first and then record it later?
He explains that the traditional model has flipped, and artists now work on compositions during tours before recording.
Oscar Peñas: From Barcelona to Brooklyn – A Journey Through Jazz, Tradition, and Spontaneity
Q: What does that space feel like for you when you know the three of you are truly locked in?
It's a sensation comparable to playing a new song for the first time, where improvisation creates magic.
Oscar Peñas: From Barcelona to Brooklyn – A Journey Through Jazz, Tradition, and Spontaneity
Q: What was your musical world like growing up in Barcelona?
Oscar describes his early experiences with guitar and how he shifted from classical to jazz.

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Focused on the vibrant jazz music scene of San Francisco, this podcast features engaging interviews with both emerging and established artists, providing listeners with a rich insight into their creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects. Each episode showcases a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights that highlight the dynamic talent present in the city. By covering a diverse range of genres and artistic backgrounds, it likely attracts music enthusiasts looking for deeper understandings of the artists behind the music and the evolution of jazz in contemporary settings.

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1. Oscar Peñas
2. Cleo Reed
3. Greg Rahn
4. Greg Osby
5. Simon Phillips
6. Michael League
7. Braxton Cook
8. Vinicius Cantuária

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