Episode Details

Stomping the Blues by Albert L. Murray
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Exploring Albert Murray’s landmark book, Stomping the Blues, Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby unpack the true roots of jazz and blues as uniquely American art forms. The hosts break down how Murray distinguishes the blues idiom from jazz, the importance of improvisation in both music and leadership, and why understanding America’s cultural “soundtrack” is vital for restoring meaning and moral direction in turbulent times.

• Book Title: Stomping the Blues
• Author: Albert Murray
• Guest Names: Jesan Sorrells (Host), Tom Libby (Guest Host)

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Time Stamped Overview
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00:00 "Elements of Blues Composition."

07:35 "Albert Murray's Nuanced Legacy."

15:54 "Blues: An Expression of Duality."

19:37 "Blues: Music’s Deep Cultural Impact."

23:24 Unexpected Pathways to Country Music.

29:43 "Discovering Quality Writing."

34:40 "Beatles, Rebellion, and Influence."

40:10 "Blues: An American Synthesis."

46:39 "Hearing vs. Listening to Music."

49:32 "Globalization, Rugby, and Hockey."

54:28 "Data Overload and Decision-Making."

01:02:47 "Blues, Dance, and Sacred Tensions."

01:05:20 "Blues, Church, and Cultural Tensions."

01:10:31 "Temptations Shaped by the Internet."

01:19:05 "Stop Fighting, Start Riffing."

01:21:37 "Experience Over Technology in Life."
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Opening theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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