Welcome back to The Ear, Spectator’s podcast dedicated to documenting, excavating, and investigating Columbia’s past and present.

In this week’s episode, reporters Noah Sheidlower and Sam Hyman capture the voices and issues surrounding jazz at Columbia. How has the community’s perception and involvement in jazz progressed over the years? What are the concerns about the lack of racial and gender diversity in our jazz program? Considering how Harlem is rife with musical history and significance, how has Columbia threatened or connected with the neighborhood’s iconic jazz scene? Listen to find out!

Credits:

“Jazzy Ear Intro” featuring Dylan Delgiudice and Jonathan Block •

“Composition 40B” - Dylan DelGiudice •

“As They Really Are” - Dylan Delgiudice •

“If I Can’t Jazz It’s Not My Revolution" - Quantum Jazz •

“Tulip” - Sam Hyman •

“The Pearls” - Jelly Roll Morton •

“Wolverine Blues” - Jelly Roll Morton •

“Piano” - Josh Kapilian •

“Body and Soul” - Dylan Delgiudice •

“Passing Field” - Quantum Jazz •

Production and Sound Design by Sam Hyman •

Script Edited by Claudia Gohn •

Illustration by Noelle Hunter