Vance Thompson zoomed in to Improvisations to share the details of the upcoming KJO season.

Drummer Graham Monroe stopped by WUOT to take a turn on the Blindfold Game. He scored several direct hits.

Champian Fulton's newest recording, Flying High, is a keeper. Todd talks to Champian about the superb collection of vocalists that appear on the recording and the thoughts behind her latest in a series of brilliant releases.

Kelle Jolly sits down with Todd Steed to talk about her ten years hosting her popular Jazz Jam program. Kelle shares her thoughts about the evolution of the show and reveals some surprises about her audience. We can't wait for the next 10 years. Enjoy Jazz Jam every Friday night at 8:00.

Guitarist and composer Julian Lage returns to the Big Ears Festival. He talks with Todd Steed about his affinity for Knoxville, his latest recording and how he changed things up for his upcoming tour.

Join Todd for an epic train ride from Denver to San Francisco on the California Zephyr. He loves it, though many are miserable. Find out why as you enjoy the original jazz soundtrack featuring Daniel Kimbro, Hunter Deacon, Bob Deck, Dave Nichols, Dug Meech, Bruno Santos and George Middlebrooks.

What makes someone go above and beyond normal reason just to create something special for the rest of us? In this episode we try and find out as we dig deeper into the Denver music scene and visit with former Improvisations host Ben Hall, bassist and composer Gonzalo Teppa, and Nicole Mattson of Nocturne. Todd scores a perfect meal at The Corner Beet after being advised by The Voice of Wisdom (Melony Dodson) .....and Michael Jordan? Thanks, as always, to Aubrey's!

Todd heads to Denver for an altitude adjustment. In the process, he meets local legend Purnell Steen and discovers great music around every corner. And food. Lots of food.

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra founder Vance Thompson returns to Improvisations with Todd Steed to talk about the upcoming season and the welcome return of a favorite series.

Charles McPherson will perform with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra on Tuesday, April 4th at the Bijou Theatre. Todd Steed caught up with the sax legend to talk about his upcoming performance, the music of Parker and how stays positive.