Column:Big Band Jazz Machine, led by Ira B. Liss, hoping for first Grammy Awards nominations next week

The group’s album features bass great Nathan East. A recording with country-music star and Eagles’ member Vince Gill is also in the offing

Interview on Scotts Place

Ira’s latest interview!

Interview, PodcastS. HouseMay 23, 2021scotts place, mixlr, Ira B. LissComment

"Inside Art" interview with Dave Drexler for Jazz 88.3FM - KSDS, San Diego

Host Dave Drexler brings you weekly interviews with the leaders in the local and national arts scene as well as an insider's look at the full range of creative endeavors from the county's musicians, painters, actors and writers.

Interview, Mazel Tov Kocktail!S. HouseFebruary 25, 2021Inside Art, Dave DrexlerComment

Siren Radio's Simply Jazz Show

Interview in the beginning part of the show.

Interview, Mazel Tov Kocktail!S. HouseFebruary 24, 2021Siren Radio, Gang StarrComment

A Neon Jazz Interview with San Diego-based Jazz Big Band Leader Ira B. Liss

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Diego-based Jazz Big Band Leader Ira B. Liss.. We talked to him in mid_January 2021 about his latest 2021 CD with the Big Band Machine – Mazel Tov Kicktail - A Celebration of 40 Years. This sixth full length album from The Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine and is full of action.

Interview, Mazel Tov Kocktail!S. HouseJanuary 17, 2021Ira B. Liss, Neon Jazz, Joe Dimino, Kansas City, KCXL, KOJHComment

Column: San Diego’s Ira B. Liss and his big band make music built for smiling

Guest stars on the Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine’s new album include famed local bassist Nathan East