In this episode of the Dead Air Records Podcast, we're back with a friendly crash course on jazz - specifically, the 'Golden Age of Jazz' in the 1950s and 60s. Jazz can sometimes feel hard to approach, so we’re breaking it down by looking at five essential record labels that shaped the sound: Blue Note, Impulse!, Prestige, Verve, and Riverside.
We’ll also point to a few modern artists still keeping jazz fresh and exciting today. This isn’t a deep dive or a music theory lecture - just a starting point for anyone curious about jazz but unsure where to begin. We’re not experts, just big fans who want to help you connect with a genre full of feeling, creativity, and history.
GIVEAWAY!
We’re also giving away some incredible jazz records and a beautiful jazz screen print from Liverpool’s own Dorothy Studio! The prize includes:
- Charles Mingus – Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus
- Miles Davis – Volume 1
- Horace Silver – Song For My Father
- A stunning metallic gold screen print mapping the history of jazz on a 1950s phonograph circuit from Dorothy featuring over 1000 artists, legendary clubs, and iconic record labels.
To enter, just comment on the YouTube video for this episode. That’s it. We’ll pick a winner at random.
Big thanks to Dorothy for supporting this episode - and good luck!
The Dead Air Records podcast is hosted by Marc and Jess. Filmed and edited by Second Best Studios. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple.
Check out our Mixtape Playlist on Spotify to listen to any of the music mentioned in the podcast.
Contact: info@deadairvinyl.co.uk
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