Conversations at Montpelier

Conversations at Montpelier

Conversations about art and music, with the people who create it. Presented by the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, MD.

Episodes

May 10, 2021 65 mins
In this Jazzmont podcast episode, join Cyrus Chestnut, composer, pianist, and educator as he discusses his artistic journey as a professional. Cyrus Chestnut is a musical force that utilizes his classical, gospel, and jazz influences to entertain and capture audiences. Chestnut has played with some of the leading musicians in the business, such as Jon Hendricks, Michael Carvin, Donald Harrison, Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, B...
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In this Jazzmont podcast episode, Helen Hayes and Wammie nominated performing artist and playwright Charisma Wooten discusses a few of her career highlights and what led her to cabaret performance. Cabaret Scene Magazine comments, "Wooten's most endearing characteristic is a deep respect for the cabaret performing tradition and her desire to share it with her audience."

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Beth Crisman – Executive Producer/Director, Montpelier ...
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Join Paula Phillips with Jazz Beyond Borders and bebop vocalist Audrey Shakir for an episode celebrating Women’s History Monty as Audre Shakir discusses her professional career as a pianist and vocalist.
Born in Ohio to a musical family, Audrey Shakir began her professional career as a pianist covering tunes by Stevie Wonder and Charka Khan before embracing jazz piano legends Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. With this excellent found...
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with guests Paula Phillips with Jazz Beyond Borders and DC jazz maven Hazel Mitchel-Bell as they take you on an educational journey.

Vocalist Hazel Mitchell-Bell is one of Washington, D.C.’s first ladies of jazz. With highly praised
2018 album, Stronger than Ever, and Sack Full of Dreams set for release in 2021, she appears in festivals, concerts and clubs, enjoying one sellout after another. Working ...
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Created by pianist Amy K. Bormet in 2011, Washington Women in Jazz celebrates the women of the DC jazz community. Enjoy this debut Jazzmont podcast production and learn about the passion, devotion, and talent these Women in Jazz possess.

Credits
Beth Crisman – Director, Montpelier Arts Center/Executive Producer
Sara Morgan – Assistant Director, Montpelier Arts Center
Alan Ernstein – Technical Director, Montpelier Arts Center
Kirk Walt...
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