Jazzin Em Up with Cres O'Neal

Jazzin Em Up with Cres O'Neal


Latest Episodes

Saxophonist Kenyon Carter
August 28, 2014

August 28 - Saxophonist/Educator/Composer - Kenyon Carter Highly respected by his contemporaries, Georgian born Kenyon Carter, is frequently invited to collabo

Memphis Gold
July 24, 2014

July 24 - Blues Guitarist/Vocalist/Composer - Memphis Gold Blues fans all over the world continue to discover the incredible sounds of Memphis Gold.  Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1955, Memphis Gold, Chester Chandler was the thirteenth child of fourteen

Winston Byrd
June 27, 2014

June 27 - Jazz Trumpeter - Winston Byrd After nearly 3 years, Winston Byrd returns for, what I am sure will be, another fabulous interview.  Winston was initially bitten by the 'jazz bug' as a seventh grader when he heard Maynard Ferguson's playing of '

Eric Essix
June 19, 2014

June 19 - Guitarist - Eric Essix I just love it when guests come back to chat with me.  Since Eric's last visit, not only does he have a brand new CD set to be released very soon, he is also involved in yet another community based project.  As a perfor

Sha Sha Battle
May 30, 2014

May 30 - Black Women In Jazz Awards Founder - Sha Sha Battle Sha Sha Battle is an unassuming soul.  She went to school for Information Technology and Computer Programming.  What makes her so special?  She decided to take a professional hiatus from her

Sharon Clark
May 23, 2014

May 23 - Jazz Chanteuse - Sharon Clark Washington, D.C. standout Sharón Clark has brought festival and concert audiences around the world to their feet.  Not a stranger to standing room only crowds, Sharon recently won The 2014 Bistro Award Outstanding

Antonia Bennett
May 21, 2014

May 21 - Jazz Vocalist/Actress - Antonia Bennett Antonia Bennett, daughter of legendary singer Tony Bennett has been performing alongside her father since she could walk and talk. Some of her early performances were shared with legendary American icons s

Grace Kelly
May 15, 2014

May 15 - Saxophonist/Composer/Vocalist - Grace Kelly Grace Kelly has the dubious distinction of being the youngest ever named for three consecutive years in the annual Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll, as one of the Alto Saxophone Rising Stars,  At the te

Sweet Honey In The Rock, Carol Maillard
February 26, 2014

February 26 - Jazz Stylist - Carol Maillard ofSweet Honey In The Rock Sweet Honey In The Rock is a performance ensemble rooted in African American history and culture. The ensemble educates, entertains and empowers its audience and community through the

Yotam Silberstein
February 25, 2014

February 25 - Guitarist - Yotam Silberstein Tel – Aviv native Yotam Silberstein began playing guitar at age 10. This young prodigy was soon invited to perform with many of the nation’s top jazz musicians. By the age of 21, Silberstein won the coveted