Lester the Nightfly

A weekly exploration, conversation, discovery. Interviews with artists and their fans. You never know what you're gonna get.

Tony Davis Part One (S5 | E260)

Jazz guitarist Tony Davis sat down with PJ Ewing, host of Jazz New York Radio, for a revealing interview that digs into his creative journey and recent projects

11-03
59:02

CHICK COREA FOREVER YOURS (S5 | E259)

Chick Corea recorded Forever Yours in October 2020, just four months before his passing, during two luminous solo piano concerts at Florida’s Ruth Eckerd Hall

10-25
59:01

OCTOBER HOUSE (S5 | E258)

This week on Lester the Nightfly, your host PJDJ is back with the latest installment of the show, titled October House.

10-19
58:59

Cabaret Songs (S5 | E257)

Part 2 | Two European Stars | A New Album of Cabaret Songs | Part Two of Two Radio Shows. Yep - It's Amazing!!!

10-13
01:03:52

Aaron Wajnberg & Tineke Van Ingelgem (S5 | E256)

Two European Stars | A New Album of Cabaret Songs | Part One of Two Radio Shows. Yep - It's Amazing!!!

10-05
59:00

Juliet Ewing Part Two (S5 | E255)

Juliet Ewing Part Two (S5 | E255). Juliet Ewing is an exciting, masterful interpreter of the Great American Songbook.

09-28
59:04

Juliet Ewing Part One (S5 | E254)

Juliet Ewing Part One (S5 | E254). Juliet Ewing is an exciting, masterful interpreter of the Great American Songbook.

09-22
59:00

Alan Broadbent Part Two (S5 | E253)

Part II with Alan Broadbent. Lots of jazz. American Standards. We hear Stella Cole and Georgia Mancio. Way too much fun!

09-14
59:00

Alan Broadbent Part One (S5 | E252)

The great Alan Broadbent is our guest this week. Get your popcorn and your headphones - this one is groundbreaking.

09-07
59:00

Bill Mays Part Two (S5 | E251)

Bill Mays has made his name for more than 65 years as a jazz band leader, sideman, studio musician, and composer. This is part two of a two-part series.

08-31
59:00

Bill Mays Part One (S5 | E250)

Bill Mays has made his name for more than 65 years as a jazz band leader, sideman, studio musician, and composer. This is part one of a two-part series.

08-24
59:10

KPOP SUMMER II (S5 | E249)

It's been a summer of K-Pop. And we just don't want to let it go. Back to the well with K-POP SUMMER II.

08-17
59:01

KPOP SUMMER (S5 | E248)

It's been a summer of K-Pop. The BTS Documentary : BTS Army, the ENHYPEN concert my children attended. KPOP SUMMER.

08-10
59:00

Joris Teepe Peace on Earth (S5 | E247)

Peace on Earth (S5 | E247) Part II of our series with jazz bassist, composer, educator and band leader Joris Teepe.

08-04
59:00

Joris Teepe Part One (S5 | E246)

In part one of a two part series, we dive deep into Teepe's remarkable career, exploring his versatility as a leader and a sideman through a selection of captivating tracks.

07-28
59:00

Lester the Nightfly Playlist JULY 2025 (S5 | E245)

Scenic Route is all about taking the path less traveled, exploring diverse sounds, and discovering hidden gems. Playlist July 2025.

07-20
59:02

Harvie S Part Two | Witchcraft (S5 | E244)

Harvie S Part Two | Sheila Jordan, Kenny Barron, Paquito D'Rivera. Stories from the New York jazz world.

07-13
59:01

Harvie S Part One (S5 | E243)

Harvie S Part One | A jazz playlist. A brilliant acoustic bass player. Stories from the New York jazz world... what more could you want?

07-07
59:00

THE BEST POP MUSIC OF ALL TIME VOL. 3 (S5 | E242)

In a world of highly curated playlists and genre-specific stations, Lester the Nightfly Radio dares to be different.

06-29
59:00

AMERICAN PRIMITIVE GUITAR (S5 | E241)

William Tyler. Hayden Petigo, Daniel Lanois. Headlund. A distinctively American sound for guitar. Lester the Nightly Radio.

06-22
59:08

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