The Jazz Storyteller: Recent Episodes
The Jazz Storyteller
It’s one thing to play Music. But something else entirely to conceive a Musical Fantasy based on reality. Thus, the origin of The Jazz Storyteller.
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EPISODE 24: VIOLETTA & WOODY ARE STUCK IN DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS
In Episode 23, nothing made any sense in Woody’s world. Indeed, his dreams hinted at the very existence of Violetta. Armstrong told Woody about their performance the previous evening, and explained that where Woody’s mind, only he could know.
And now, enjoy Episode 24: Violetta & Woody Are Stuck in Different Dimensions. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 23: WHERE YOUR MIND WENT, ONLY YOU KNOW
In Episode 22, Violetta reached out to Woody after he was catapulted into another dimension. Tortured by Lenny’s death as he saved Violetta from the Ellicott Room fire, she dedicated herself to finding Woody, wherever he might be. Or, did he die in the fire, too?
And now, enjoy Episode 23: Where Your Mind Went, Only You Know. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 22: TRAGEDY STRIKES THE ELLICOTT ROOM
In Episode 21, Woody was sling-that into another dimension of Pitch Black. Without his music to guide him. Without Trumpet Man. And Without Violetta. He floated in space, unable to see, hear, or help himself escape from a place he knew nothing about. All he could to was close his eyes, which made no difference in the Pitch Black environment he had somehow been banished to.
And now, enjoy Episode 22: Lenny Dee Dies In The Fire That Destroyed The Ellicott Room. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 21: SLING-SHOT INTO ANOTHER DIMENSION
In Episode 20, Woody managed to rescue Violetta and her guitar after her fall behind stage, but he was unable to save her psyche. He had no doubt that only he could salvage the performance, but what happened next was sheer panic for Woody.
And now, enjoy Episode 21: Slingshot Into Another Dimension. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 20: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IS SHEER PANIC FOR WOODY
In Episode 19, Woody and Violetta put on their performance face in preparation for their encore concert at The Ellicott Room. Sensing Violetta’s distraction from reality, Woody realizes their world is out of sync, going downhill fast.
And now, enjoy Episode 20: What Happens Next Is Sheer Panic For Woody. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 19: VIOLETTA’S WORLD IS OUT OF SYNC, SPINNING DOWNHILL FAST
In Episode 18, Woody was in the midst of journeying to The Zone once again, when all at once, he intuited Violetta’s attempt to travel with him in mid-stream. Sensing what was about to happen, he returned to the stage dimension and watched Violetta rising to The Zone herself. What happened next clarified the new direction Woody’s life had taken.
And now, enjoy Episode 19: Violetta’s World Is Out Of Sync, Going Downhill Fast. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 18: STRANGE THINGS ARE ABOUT TO HAPPEN
In Episode 17, Violetta returned to the Ellicott Room to perform for an audience who knew her so well. To Woody’s surprise, she introduced Woody as her one and only love. And then, something remarkable happened, unseen to the unseeing eyes of all in attendance…except Woody and, yes, Lenny Dee.
And now, enjoy Episode 18: Strange Things Are About To Happen. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 17: WOODY’S LIFE IS ABOUT TO TAKE A NEW DIRECTION
In Episode 16, Woody waited in the wings while Violetta began their first performance together at Lenny Dee’s Ellicott Room. Woody quickly realized that she was lost on stage, both literally and figuratively. On the edge of focus. Woody knew that he must do everything in his power to rescue her, though from what (or whom) he didn’t yet know.
And now, enjoy Episode 17: Woody’s Life Is About To Take A New Direction. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 16: WAITING IN THE WINGS
In Episode 15, after meeting the inimitable Lenny Dee, Violetta’s appointed guardian and godfather after the death of her parents, the three of them agreed that for their first performance at the Ellicott Room, Woody would wait in the wings while Violetta begins the concert. And so it began.
And now, enjoy Episode 16:Waiting In The Wings. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 15: TRAGEDY IMPACTS US IN WAYS WE'LL NEVER KNOW
In Episode 14, Woody realized he must question Violetta about what happened during their last performance. She opened up about the death of her parents, both performing musicians. Then she talked about Lenny Dee, her guardian angel since their tragic death, and eventually confided to Woody who she silently speaks to before each performance, and whether she gets an answer in return.
And now, enjoy Episode 15: Tragedy Impacts Us In Ways We’ll Never Know. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 14: DOES SHE EVER ANSWER YOU?
In Episode 13, Woody was in the midst of journeying to The Zone once again. But this time, he realized he was being dragged from his peaceful ascension high above the stage by Violetta, for reasons he couldn’t understand much less contemplate. The last thing he remembered was collapsing on stage, then being overtaken by The Deep Sleep in Violetta's apartment.
And now, enjoy Episode 14: Does She Ever Answer You? Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 13: OVERTAKEN BY THE DEEP SLEEP
In Episode 12, Violetta invited Woody to sit in with her for the final set of her performance. Once on stage together, it was obvious to all that the two of them were destined to perform together. In a manner of speaking, the audience was treated to their passionate love-making on stage, at least spiritually!
And now, enjoy Episode 13: Overtaken By The Deep Sleep. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 12: DESTINY TAKES OVER
In Episode 11, Woody was immediately smitten by the physical beauty of Violetta on stage, a rare treat for him to be not on the stage himself, but in the audience observing another musician. And yet, despite her beauty, something aboout Violetta left Woody with a deep sense of sorrow as he listened to her performance, watched her fighting for control of the moment.
And now, enjoy Episode 12: Destiny Takes Over. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 11: SMITTEN BY HER BEAUTY
In Episode 10, Woody found himself in the middle of a blizzard, finding refuge in a mountain lodge. He couldn’t help but notice the poster in front of the restaurant, announcing the performance of a beautiful young musical artist named Violetta. Woody decided to take advantage of the rare opportunity to listen to another musician perform.
And now, enjoy Episode 11: Smitten By Her Beauty. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 10: LIFE’S NEW DIRECTION
In Episode 9, Woody was rescued from his fears by The Performer, who virtually forced him to return to the stage. At the conclusion of this performance, Woody found himself in that once familiar position of feeling his mind and body separate, signaling his much anticipated journey to The Zone.
And now, enjoy Episode 10: Life’s New Direction. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 9: WOODY RETURNS TO THE ZONE
In Episode 8, The Performer virtually forced Woody back onto the stage to fulfill his musical destiny. Despite his fear, he soon realized that this was meant to be, and he allowed himself to open his mind to everything that was taking place within him. And then, the sudden realization that his mind and body were once again splitting as Woody felt what was aboout to happen.
And now, enjoy Episode 9: Woody Returns To The Zone. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 8: JUST HAVE FUN, WOODY!
In Episode 7, The Performer revealed his intimate knowledge of Woody’s musical life, not to mention his friendship with Trumpet Man. After confiding to Woody that his journey was a reflection of Woody’s journey, The Performer told Woody that there was only one possible route to fulfilling his musical destiny: “It’s time to climb back up on the horse, Woody.”
And now, enjoy Episode 8: Just have Fun, Woody! Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 7: TIME TO CLIMB BACK UP ON THE HORSE
In Episode 6, after the fiasco he experienced during his first journey to The Zone, Woody took to the highways and byways of small-town America in search of a new direction in life. But he found something else entirely! A concert hall...The Performer...and he found himself thrust right back into the middle of another panic.
And now, enjoy Episode 7: Time To Climb Back Up On The Horse. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com
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EPISODE 6: THE VAGABOND LEARNS THE TRUTH
In Episode 5, after collapsing on stage in a panic, Woody awoke on a couch in pianist Ivory Keyes’ apartment, unable to account for the last 36-hours of his life. His first journey to The Zone left him unwilling to perform again, fearing what might happen next time. So, he vowed to travel the highways and byways of America in search of a future away from Music.
And now, enjoy Episode 6: The Vagabond Learns The Truth. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 5: WOODY’S ESCAPE
In Episode 4, Woody experienced his first journey to The Zone as his mind rose above the cacophony of the on-stage performance. But it turned out to be a far different experience than even he could have expected, when he heard the voice of Trumpet Man, so high above the concert hall. Woody was terror stricken, and did the only thing he could think to do: breathe. Long, deep, wrenching breaths.
And now, enjoy Episode 5: Woody’s Escape. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 4: WOODY IN THE ZONE
In Episode 3, Woody was called upon at the last minute to sit in with a top notch Jazz band. Without benefit of any preconcert rehearsal, his nerves were frayed. But by the end of the show, he knew he was ready for his featured solo for the evening, ready to strut his stuff, as they say. And then, without warning…it happened.
And now, enjoy Episode 4: Woody in The Zone. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 3: WOODY & TURBULENT WATERS
In Episode Two, Woody Reed and Trumpet Man became not only musical colleagues but the best of friends. Trumpet Man told Woody about his dream of getting his big break in the music business. But fate intervened and Trumpet Man was forced to make a life-changing decision. Woody realized that he must follow his own destiny, in the hope that his path will be different.
And now, enjoy Episode 3: Woody & Turbulent Waters. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
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EPISODE 2: PROTEGE & MENTOR
In Episode One, a young protege met and performed with his much older mentor, quickly engaging in a musical conversation not uncommon to Jazz musicians. The Narrator told you about The Zone with this dire warning: What awaits you might be considered by some to be disturbing. So consider yourself warned. The content of this program may not be appropriate for all, and discretion is advised.
And now, enjoy Episode Two: Protege & Mentor. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.
EPISODE ONE: THE NARRATOR
We begin this Podcast series with a mystical story about a Jazz protege and his mentor. Experience the Jazz Life, expressed through the eyes and ears of a menagerie of memorable characters. Each Episode is the starting point for the one to follow. Written notes are included to remind you where the story left off at the conclusion of each previous Episode.
And now, enjoy Episode 1: The Narrator. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.