This week, Jonathan sits down with Lonnie Jordan, founding member of War. Lonnie has been a vocalist and played guitar, piano, synthesizer, and percussion. He and Jonathan discuss War and its impact on soul, R&B, funk, and more. Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry....

This week Jonathan is joined by Marc and Aron of The Disco Biscuits. They talk with Jonathan about the origins of the band and the unique sound, Camp Bisco and the legacy of the band, and the new album and trajectory. Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for...

This week Jonathan is joined by Cymande, a band with a long history and lots of overlap with the jam scene. They discuss the origins of the band, their legacy, and the vast sampling of their music (The Fugees, De La Soul, Questlove, Slick Rick, many more), soundtracks (Spike Lee's Crooklyn and more), and the playing of their music (Phish preshow, Rolling Stones preshow, and innumerable commercials). Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and...

This week Jonathan sits down with Henry Diltz, the legendary photographer who brought us photos from Woodstock, Monterey Pop, and many other festivals, and shots for over 200 album covers. Henry and Jonathan talk about his life in Laurel Canyon and his work with The Doors and many other artists. Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt...

This week Jonathan sits down with George Porter Jr., the legendary bassist from The Meters. He and Jonathan talk about all things Meters, and Funky Meters, as well as Porter's collaborations with so many—Dr. John, The Rolling Stones, Page McConnell, members of the Dead, and so many more. Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer....

This week Jonathan sits down with Robby Krieger of The Doors. They talk about the origins of the band, writing classic songs like "Light My Fire," and Robby's prolific post-Doors career. Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This week legendary drummer Billy Cobham joins Jonathan to talk about his work with Miles Davis, the evolution of his playing and work with everyone from Mahavishnu Orchestra to Jazz is Dead.   Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This episode's guest is Bill Payne from Little Feat. Jonathan and Bill discuss his musical influences, the real beginnings of Little Feat, jamming with the Doobies and Phil & Friends, and his legendary collaborations.   Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for...

This episode's guest is Randy Jackson. Jonthan and Randy discuss New Orleans music and Randy's roots, his storied production career, American Idol, his collaborations, and how music is being carried forward today.  Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening,...

The premiere of The Jam features Jonathan Shank in conversation with Relix editor-in-chief Dean Budnick. They discuss the early days of modern jam music, the H.O.R.D.E. Festival, the Jammy's, and a whole lot more.  Please subscribe and give us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening,...