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Simon Rentner
The Checkout
Voted "Best Jazz Podcast" in the JazzTimes Critics' Poll for four consecutive years, The Checkout championed the music we call jazz — along the trend lines and on its outer edges. Hosted, produced and curated by Simon Rentner, the show focused on the compelling personal narratives behind today's most exciting artists.Check out the rest of our line up at WBGO Studios.
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4.9 stars from 63 ratings
I look forward to each edition of The Checkout. Host Simon Rentner always has an interesting guess with some great music. My favorite part of the show is that the musical guests do not meet some narrow definition of jazz. I am not interested in if it is or is not jazz, but I am interested in the...Read full review »
Riddim Man via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/17/21
The best jazz podcast
If you don't just want to visit music form the past, and you love jazz (however it's defined) then this is the best podcast for you. Stay up to date with what's going on and enjoy the professional, passionate and informed work of SImon Rentner and his team. This is my must-listen...Read full review »
Roostar via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 12/23/20
Fantastic listening
Excellent podcast with a wide ranging focus on jazz music. Doesn’t focus on only one area but takes a very welcome broad view. Lots of interesting guests and discussions and great music as well.
Rob s., JD, MBA via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/07/20
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