Episodes

  • The Parker Family Legacy in Jazz - Growing Up Among Legends
    Nov 6 2024

    In this episode of Let's Talk About Sax, Kim Parker shares her family's rich legacy in the entertainment industry, mainly focusing on her mother, Chan Parker, and her connection to jazz legend Charlie Parker. Kim reflects on her childhood experiences, the influence of her grandmother, and the vibrant music scene of 52nd Street. The conversation also touches on her late sister, Pree, and the impact of her family's artistic background on her life and career. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Journey 03:20 Family Legacy in Show Business 06:30 Grandmother's Influence and Memories 09:24 Growing Up in a Musical Environment 12:33 The Impact of Charlie Parker on Family 15:27 Childhood Adventures on 52nd Street 18:29 Reflections on Early Life and Music 21:30 Meeting Jeff and the Kansas City Connection 31:41 Memorable Performances and Lasting Friendships 34:34 Reflections on Loss and Family 35:41 New Chapter

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    36 mins
  • 13. Oliver Sain/Al Caldwell St. Louis Breakdown - Part 2
    Aug 24 2020

    St. Louis Sax Player Oliver Sain was one of the most influential musicians to come out of St. Louis. P. Diddy sampled one of his songs with Biggie Smalls and Jay Z. Sain Protege and outstanding musician in his own right Al Caldwell talks about how Oliver influenced him as a musician and producer. The second of a three-part interview. Caldwell gives us the St Louis Breakdown on the late great Oliver Sain.

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    31 mins
  • 12. Oliver Sain/Al Caldwell St. Louis Breakdown - Part 1
    Aug 17 2020

    St. Louis Sax Player Oliver Sain was one of the most influential musicians to come out of St. Louis. P. Diddy sampled one of his songs with Biggie Smalls and Jay Z. Sain Protege and outstanding musician in his own right Al Caldwell talks about how Oliver influenced him as a musician and producer. The first of a three-part interview. Caldwell gives us the St Louis Breakdown on the late great Oliver Sain.

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    35 mins
  • 11. Dave Chisholm - Part 2 - Chasin' The Bird, Charlie Parker in California
    Aug 10 2020

    Host Jeff Robinson and Graphic Novelist and Trumpet Dave Chisholm talk about his new book about sax legend Charlie Parker called "Chasin' The Bird, Charlie Parker in California," in celebration of Charlie Parker's Centennial Year, 2020. Here is his website - https://www.davechisholmmusic.com/

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    31 mins
  • 10. Dave Chisholm - Part 1 - Chasin' The Bird, Charlie Parker in California
    Aug 3 2020

    Host Jeff Robinson and Graphic Novelist and Trumpet Dave Chisholm talk about his new book about sax legend Charlie Parker called "Chasin' The Bird, Charlie Parker in California," in celebration of Charlie Parker's Centennial Year, 2020. Here is his website - https://www.davechisholmmusic.com/

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    28 mins
  • 9. Kim Parker - Part 3 - The Daughter of Charlie Parker and Phil Woods Talks About Sax
    Jul 27 2020

    Kim Parker is the daughter of saxophone legends Charlie Parker and Phil Woods. She's also a recording artist in herself! Check out part one of this great interview. Here is a YouTube video of Kim Parker singing "My Funny Valentine" with guitarist Emily Remler

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    36 mins
  • 8. Kim Parker - Part 2 - The Daughter of Charlie Parker and Phil Woods Talks About Sax
    Jul 20 2020

    Kim Parker is the daughter of saxophone legends Charlie Parker and Phil Woods. She's also a recording artist in herself! Check out part one of this great interview. Here is a YouTube video of Kim Parker singing "My Funny Valentine" with guitarist Emily Remler

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    37 mins
  • 7. Kim Parker - Part 1 - The Daughter of Charlie Parker and Phil Woods Talks About Sax
    Jul 13 2020

    Kim Parker is the daughter of saxophone legends Charlie Parker and Phil Woods. She's also a recording artist in herself! Check out part one of this great interview. Here is a YouTube video of Kim Parker singing "My Funny Valentine" with guitarist Emily Remler

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    32 mins