All That's Jazz

Allen Scott takes the broadest possible view of what counts as jazz people, and that expansive definition is what makes All That's Jazz worth your time. Over 100 episodes since 2020, he's sat down with vocalists, instrumentalists, composers, festival organizers, venue owners, educators, and producers -- basically anyone whose work keeps the jazz ecosystem running. The result is a podcast that captures the full picture of how jazz actually functions as a living, working art form, not just the performance side. Episodes run 30 to 45 minutes in a conversational interview format that feels relaxed but prepared. Allen has a knack for drawing out the backstory behind a new album or a career pivot, and his guests seem comfortable enough to go beyond the standard talking points. Recent episodes have featured Grammy-nominated artists alongside rising vocalists you've never heard of, and that mix of established and emerging voices keeps the show from feeling like it's only serving one audience. The ad-free format is a nice touch too -- no mid-roll interruptions breaking up a good story. The show holds a perfect 5.0-star rating from 7 reviews and releases semimonthly. It's a smaller show compared to some of the long-running jazz podcasts, but that relative obscurity means Allen's guests often share stories and insights they haven't already told a dozen times on other shows. If you've exhausted the marquee jazz interview podcasts and want fresh conversations with people doing interesting work, this is a strong pick.