{"podcast":{"title":"Artists To Watch Las Vegas | Music Interviews, Live Performances & Rising Artists","slug":"artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422","podcast_index_feed_id":6416422,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/artists-to-watch","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZycRJAgtKEvWuVJkn8Nhimyto2rdRI3hAHfh6oJbKgQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lN2Ez/YjM4ZTczZTA3NWM1/NGU1ZWE0NzU3NmNh/NmNkNi5wbmc.jpg","author":"KUNV","episode_count":45,"summary":"Discover new music, rising artists, and live performances from Las Vegas. Artists To Watch Las Vegas is a music interview podcast and video series from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV—the best smooth jazz station in America—featuring conversations with emerging talent, established musicians, and standout performers visiting the entertainment capital of the world. Recorded at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, each episode delivers artist interviews, live music performances, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians across jazz, R&B, soul, and contemporary genres. From up-and-coming artists to nationally recognized performers, this show highlights the voices shaping today’s music scene. If you're searching for music interviews, new artists to watch, live music conversations, or the Las Vegas music scene, this podcast connects you directly with the talent—on the mic and in the moment. With mics on and cameras rolling, Artists To Watch Las Vegas gives you a front-row seat to the next wave of artists before they break. 🎙️ Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios (UNLV) 📍 Las Vegas, Nevada","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422"},"episode":{"title":"Kirk Whalum: Epic Cool and the Sound of Legacy","slug":"kirk-whalum-epic-cool-and-the-sound-of-legacy","published_at":"2025-05-29T15:25:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422/kirk-whalum-epic-cool-and-the-sound-of-legacy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1d3262c","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/a1d3262c/408350ee.mp3","summary":"Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum joins 91.5 Jazz & More ahead of his performance at Jazz in the Park to talk about his brand-new album Epic Cool , a celebration of seasoned artistry and timeless groove. In this candid and joyful conversation, Kirk shares stories from touring with Whitney Houston, reflects on performing during historic moments in South Africa, and gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at his touring band and favorite songs to perform live—including his sensual single “Pillow Talk.” He also speaks honestly about his love-hate relationship with the label \"smooth jazz\" and gives major props to stations that keep the genre evolving. 🎟️ Catch Kirk Whalum live at Jazz in the Park and join the #PillowTalkChallenge on Instagram!","meta_description":"Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum joins 91.5 Jazz & More ahead of his performance at Jazz in the Park to talk about his brand-new album Epic Cool…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":313,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422/episodes/kirk-whalum-epic-cool-and-the-sound-of-legacy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422/kirk-whalum-epic-cool-and-the-sound-of-legacy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}