Happy Holidays
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday with love and blessings from Bijon Watson & Niles Thomas.
Dec 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 18
B-Side Morning Brew w/ Bij & Niles
Jazz Republic Entertainment Group, LLC
B-Side Morning Brew with Bij & Niles is a unique radio show broadcasted on 91.5FM KUNV Jazz & More in Las Vegas, pairing music and lifestyle through tasteful consciousness. Live the Lifestyle™. Shows air the first Sunday of each month.
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Episodes
André 3000 and the Freedoms of Artistry
Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss the freedom’s of being an artist such as André 3000, and the importance of pushing oneself beyond our comfort zones, exploring other music avenues and art mediums. Being true to your art and unapologetically so.
Nov 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 17
This Conversation Is A Wild Card
Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss a little of everything and nothing. From their recent concert performance at The Smith Center, to celebrating Sting’s birthday month and his influence on both Bijon and Niles’ music, to Niles’ new Rockabilly Swing band “The Velveteen Rabbits”, Bijon’s time touring with Harry Connick, Jr., and everything in between. It’s a wild card.
Oct 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 16
Can jazz move you to tears?
Settle in and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bij and Niles discuss whether or not “jazz” can move a listener to tears, or is it too busy and complex to move a listener emotionally? Bij and Niles also dive into the dangers in throwing around the word “Great” when expressing one’s thoughts of a singer – particularly when trying to discern the differences between a Tribute Singer vs. a Recording Artist/Singer – those with uniqueness to their voices. And who is the mysterious Ernie Washington? Th...
Sep 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 15
Talkin’ ‘bout our upcoming concert at The Smith Center on Sept. 10th.
Summer break is over! Bijon is back from his family cruise vacation and getting ready to get back to teaching at Berklee College of Music. Niles talks about shedding his brooding artist image with his new music project, The Velveteen Rabbits – a mix of swing, rockabilly, jazz and jump blues. He’s bringing in the horn section, Folks; he’s bringing in the horn section. And of course, Bijon & Niles discuss their upcoming show with their group The Jazz Republic Revue live at The Smith Center in ...
Aug 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 14
Toggling Between Jazz Republic Shows & Home Repair and Renovation Projects
Sit back, relax and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bijon & Niles discuss their upcoming shows in Las Vegas with The Jazz Republic Revue while toggling between Bijon’s home repairs and Niles’ kitchen renovations. The pleasures and freedoms of performing in small intimate clubs, to the intricacies of performing on larger stages in bigger venues such as The Smith Center in Las Vegas. Showcasing some new music, Niles stumbles on and introduces the music of an independent artists and Jazz Chan...
Jul 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 13
Featuring Special Guest, Singer/Dancer David “Pop Tart” Morris
Sit back, relax and enjoy your Sunday morning brew as Bijon & Niles bond with an old dear friend and music collaborator, singer/dancer David “Pop Tart” Morris – a 20+ year Disney entertainer. Touching on topics that include the complexities of getting on Broadway Shows, to the entertainment in Las Vegas, being fearlessly authentic, to the importance and value of reaching out to peers or friends for help and/or advice with one’s career. Tune-in as we introduce a music project Niles, Bijon and...
Jun 02, 2024•30 min•Ep. 12
A Spring Time Music Mix Tape
Bij and Niles introduce some of their original music recordings to their new radio listeners and reflect upon what they have done, and prepare for what they have coming up. Tune-in as Bijon and Niles regale us with stories behind-the-songs from their freshman album “It’s A Crossover Thang” that gained recognition from The Recording Academy and up for a 2022 GRAMMY® Nomination for “Best Jazz Vocal Album” .
May 05, 2024•30 min•Ep. 11
What is jazz?: “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” – Charles Mingus
Tune-in to this very special raw episode as Bijon and Niles discuss everything from having nothing to say, to diving into the world of Charles Mingus and Duke Ellington. Who are the jazz police? Pointing out and understanding why the Blue Note Records jazz artists in the 1960’s had such a punk-rock attitude and approach to their music.
Apr 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 10
After Winning a Grammy-Award, what’s next?
Tune-in as Niles and Bijon discuss the trials and tribulations of booking live shows, including Bijon’s Grammy-Award Winning 18-piece big band “The Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra”, to Niles’ new rockabilly swing trio “Velveteen Flowers”. After winning a Grammy, what’s next?
Mar 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 9
An Interview with singer/songwriter Linda Woodson, and producer/pianist/composer Uli Geissendoerfer
Bijon and Niles sit down with singer/songwriter Linda Woodson, and producer/pianist/composer Uli Geissendoerfer, to discuss Woodson’s new album “Come A Little Closer”. Enjoy as they dive deeper into the inspiration behind this diverse album that features original compositions and lyrics that thread an emotional journey through a cohesive assortment of jazz and adult-contemporary music.
Feb 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 8
Happy New Year!
As we enter into the new year, Niles and Bijon celebrate their January birthday's in only being two days apart, Bijon's upcoming snowboarding trip with his family, Niles getting in another 28 days of skiing this season, the importance of listening to and being inspired by various music genres, to recording their new album and the collaboration with other artists and musicians.
Jan 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 7
Holiday Cheer: The End-of-Year Reflections
As we enter into the holidays and celebrate holiday cheer, Niles and Bijon discuss the value of end-of-year reflections, meditation, breathing exercises and the benefits of perception. Bijon summarizes his experience as a professor finishing up the last semester at Berklee College of Music and recording a Christmas Classic with Diana Krall ft. The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra at Capitol Studios. A special announcement of the launching of the new official “B-Side Morning Brew w/ Bij & Nile...
Dec 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 6
Leading Into The Holidays
Bijon and Niles lead us into the holidays with some family fav’s and Niles’ famous homemade apple pie. Enjoy your morning brew as they chat about Bijon’s recent European tour with The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Niles’ new music project, plus Niles & Bijon’s new music collaboration.
Nov 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 5
Being True to Your Creativity: The Value of Reflection
Bijon and Niles discuss Bijon’s new role as Professor at Berklee College of Music, preparing for a career in today’s music climate. The value of taking a break to re-assess your goals, the value of focus, the re-alignment of your aspirations in the music trade, and the importance of staying true to your art.
Oct 01, 2023•29 min•Ep. 4
Health & Fitness w/ OrangeTheory Coach and Professional Dancer, Ashley Palmer
Bijon and Niles sit down with OrangeTheory Coach and Professional Dancer, Ashley Palmer. Enjoy your cup of morning brew as they discuss Niles purchasing his first home, Bijon and Niles’ new collaborative album for 2024, lifestyle, health & fitness, the dancing scene in Las Vegas, and much more!
Sep 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 3
Pulling Back the Veil of the Music Industry
Bijon and Niles pull back the veil of the music industry; discussing the dark side of the Jazz genre, missing the gate keepers within the recording labels, the significance of winning a Grammy Award, commemorating the late radio DJ John Nasshan, and much more.
Aug 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 2
Introducing B-Side Morning Brew
Bijon and Niles are back on air. In this episode they catch up with each other discussing what they've been up to musically and socially. Topics include Bijon's Grammy Win, favorite books, health & wellness, and life's inspirations.
Jul 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1
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