SZN 2 Episode 7 | Art Can Melt Walls Not Build Them: A Spotlight on Meredith Monk with artist L’Rain

Special Guest Orange Coffee A.K.A. Katty Rodriguez

Melanie, Yunie and Special Guest Jerome Jennings get into the flaws of the Jazz Education system.  They cover other topics, catch up and even get to some Trill Trivia, but this one right here is what you came for... Get into it, cause it’s a problem that needs to change. Let’s discuss. And you know we need a part 2!

Lady Moon, the front woman of The Eclipse is a composer, vocalist, designer, healer, hair artist and all around creative being. She is invested in reminding us of our resilience and magic through her cosmic music and style.  Join us in conversation with Lady Moon and at her live performance with her group Lady Moon and the Eclipse at the Sultan Room, NYC on Thursday, March 21st! We need your feedback! Please let us know your thoughts and what you'd like to hear on the podcast! ❤️ DM:...

Jazz girls [and Jazz folks] are not a monolith, and neither is this podcast.  So get into it!

Melanie and Yunie sit down with the one of a kind Tap dancer, Jazz Hoofer, musician and band leader Michela Lerman.  They cover her story from mentorship to her direction of artistry and sound.  Many people think of tap dancers from the broadway and dance company perspective, but Michela comes from the school of hoofers.  Interacting and creating collectively with musicians, incorporating dance, polyrhythms, percussion and rhythm.

Sup y’all? You missed us?! Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast is back and here for season 2!

Melanie and Yunie sit down with artist, musician and songwriter, Jack Fuller.  They discuss the many facets of gender and gender identity. As many of us have seen in the ethers, blogs, YouTube and internets, the cultural war between our transgendered sisters and cis gendered sisters.  In this special episode with Jack Fuller, recorded during pride month,  Melanie and Yunie sought out to create a safe space where they can air out misunderstandings, confusions and even our traumas.  At the end...

It’s been a little while, but we’re back! Mel and Yunie chop it up, catch up, talk about everything from music, movies, tv, basketball and what’s happening this summer -- SummerStage, Tour, gigs, all that that good stuff.

In this Episode your hosts Melanie and Yunie catch up with their long time friend, colleague and fellow musician, Raynel Frazier.  Raynel shares her experiences as an arts administrator, and musician, all while studying for her doctorate in Organizational Development and Change.  She’s a Trill superwoman to say the least!! The ladies also get into some interesting conversations about the “trendy” corporate topic – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in relation to belonging. We learned A...

If you don’t know who Endea Owens is, you are about to find out!  Trill hosts, Melanie Charles and Yunie Mojica sit down with Detroit native, NYC Bassist, Endea Owens and chat about her humble beginnings, journey to New York, the support received and the challenges she endures as a black woman.  Endea Shares her faith in God, successes, challenges, inspirations, new music, fashion and her initiative to feed communities in need throughout the New York, the “Community Cookout”.  We hope you...

In this episode, Melanie and Yunie catch up with their friend who happens to be one of the most in-demand drummers on the scene, Savannah Harris!  These ladies get into so many key topics around being a musician in today’s ever changing times.  From the importance of mentorship, touring as a drummer, fashion, femininity as a musician and even dating.  Savannah shares the impactful mentorship she’s had with the late great Geri Allen, the process of being in Christian McBride’s band, and of...

We got a very special guest in the house ya’ll!! The legendary Philly bassist, band leader, festival curator and Grammy award winning recording artist, THEE Christian McBride aka DJ Brother Mister!!!

Mel and Yunie catch up and continue the conversation around Festival Season!  The ups and downs, the history, a behind the scenes look at touring, booking, programming, and even budgets and pay💰!!  I mean, where does all this money come from anyway?!  Come chill with the Trill girls and get into this podcast! Remember, whatever you do… remember to Make Jazz Trill Again!!

Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast is back! Instead of comin to you live at a Trill event, Mel and Yunie are bringing you the podcast in true podcast form, remote from the east and west coasts.  Tap in and get a chance to catch up with the Trill girls about Summer Festivals reemerging, their hot takes on the “Jazz Police”, industry topics around music, Jazz, deals and contracts and so much more. Get into it here with Yunie and Mel, and remember, whatever you do… remember to Make Jazz Trill...

In this episode, Melanie and Yunie get a chance to sit down with the multi-talented vocalist, musician, composer, VJ and radio personality, China Moses!  They get deep into China’s childhood stories, lessons, music, the everyday life of being an artist, and some Trill Trivia! If you missed out on this live experience, now’s a chance to catch the vibe here!

Melanie and Yunie are live in LA!!!! Recorded at the new performing arts venue, 2220 Arts + Archives with a special guest Author, Poet and Activist and Resident Programmer of 2220 Arts + Archives, Harmony Holiday.

In this episode, Melanie and Yunie sit down with not one but two special guests! DC native, Radio personality, writer for New Music NPR and fellow podcaster, Keannna Faircloth and  Jazz, R&B, Funk, Neo-Soul vocalist and activist, Jeanette Berry. They get deep into multiple topics on music selection, influences, mentorship, being an underdog, and of course.. Trill Trivia!  If you missed out on this live experience back in February, now’s a chance to catch the vibe here!

Melanie and Yunie kick off the Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast live at Nublu with special guest Grammy-Award winning songwriter and vocalist, Kendra Foster!  This episode is filled with gems, stories, advice, trill trivia and a straight up good time. If you missed out on this live experience, now’s a chance to catch the vibe here!

In this first episode, both Melanie and Yunie introduce themselves and highlight special guest Vibraphonist, composer, and bandleader, Nikara Warren.  They get into Nikara’s inspiration behind her band and debut album NIKARA presents Black Wall Street, and much more!