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Featured in the first episode is saxophonist, composer, and singer Kenneth Whalum.

“Even beyond Jazz, he ’ s dope. He comes from a linage of Jazz musicians like his brother [Kirk Whalum]. He has production credits on Mac Miller ’ s album [“Swimming ”] and works with Big K.R.I.T. ooen, ” he says. “A lot of people don ’t know about him, so I’ m hoping that people get a little bit more acclimated with him through the episode. ”

Talley notes, the first season of the series will also include performances by Rob Stokes, NAPPYNAPPA, Rahiem Supreme, and freejacob.

TheThe series is teased on the Cool Kids Vinyl Instagram account (@coolkidsvinyl), and the full episode appears on the Cool Kids Vinyl YouTube account. Episodes are directed by Jus Yusef, produced by Talley, and music is done by Ceez Neckmusik.

“Episodes “Episodes will vary in length from 2-5 songs, which I think will keep the consumer on their toes, ” he says. “You may watch an episode that is one shot, one performance, or you may watch an episode that is 15 or 20 mins, and it’ s 3 songs. ” Each episode will include an outro of the artist performing some sort of closing up shop activity, adding a signature stamp to the series. Whalum ’ s episode closes with him counting the cash register drawer.

Ultimately, Talley would like for the series to include both national and local artists.

“Right now we ’ re in talks with including The String Queens and Stalley on the next season, ” he says.

AlsoAlso helping to build traction around the digital performances is a monthly newsletter, playlist, and the Cool Kids Vinyl online store, where books, records, and more are available for purchase. Talley ’ s fluid, yet strategic approach to curation is a testament to years of dedication to his crao.

Jeffery Tribble is the newest President & CEO at Levine Music. Levine Music is a preeminent center for music education in Washington DC and a community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. Levine was founded in 1976 in memory of Selma M. Levine, a prominent Washington attorney and an amateur pianist who took particular delight in encouraging young musicians. Jeffery is the first African American President and CEO in Levine Music ’ s history. I’ ve known Jeffery for a minute from socializing in DC and was excited for the opportunity to chat with him about his new role.