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Now into their 5th year, and receiving high accolades from several different podcast review sites, Same Difference has quickly become the go-to Jazz podcast for good (and fun) analysis of all your favorite Jazz standards. Each episode, AJ and Johnny pick a standard, then listen to and discuss several different versions, including a "New-To-Us Artist" who may very well be new on the Jazz scene. They've had an array of special guests on the show, including Jazz and Musicology scholars, noted Jazz critics and reviewers, and some excellent Jazz musicians. Best of all, AJ and Johnny have been friends since their college days (40 years and counting!), and have been attending Jazz festivals together since the 80's. Their love of Jazz coupled with their own unique stories make for one very entertaining podcast!

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Episode 146 - Oleo

2026/10/26

We're back! Yes, we've got a brand new episode for you. AJ came to Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Jazz Festival, and he and Johnny decided to record a proper episode while the two were together. They chose the Sonny Rollins tune "Oleo" to put under the microscope, and as you will hear, they sound as if they've never been away. And good news, there's more new episodes on the horizon (just not on a regular release schedule; you'll get them as they're finished). So, for today, you're gonna hear versions of "Oleo" by Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis (first and second Great Quintet), Tommy Flanigan, George Benson, and new-to-us artist Holly Channell.

George Benson and Smooth Jazz

2025/10/26

Since AJ was visiting Johnny for the 2025 Sun Valley Jazz Festival, we thought we'd take advantage of being in the same room and record an update for all of you Same Difference fans. For this episode, we've combined two loosely related episodes from our old Patreon library, and added some new commentary to aid in the continuity. It felt good to do it again; we hope you enjoy it!

Tiger Rag

2024/07/08

After 6 years of regularly scheduled episodes, we need to take a break, but don't worry, we'll be back at some point. So, for this final regularly-scheduled episode of Same Difference, we go back to the beginnings of Jazz with "Tiger Rag". Join AJ and Johnny one last time, as they listen to and discuss versions of this Jazz standard by The Original Dixieland Jass Band, Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Oscar Aleman, The Whiteway Jazz Band, and new-to-us artist Annie and The Fur Trappers.

I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face

2024/06/24

How does someone take a solid Broadway musical number and turn it into a Jazz tune? Well, on this episode of Same Difference we hear some interesting results, when "I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face" goes under the microscope. Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by Rex Harrison, Tony Bennett and Count Basie, Chris Botti and Dean Martin, Chet Baker, Stan Getz and Cal Tjader, and new-to-us artist Scott Chapman.

Trumpet Players pt. 2

2024/06/03

It's the second part of our 2-part look at trumpet players, and our friend and professional Jazz trumpeter, Mike Sailors, is back with us for the deep dive. In this part two, join us as the three of us listen to and discuss music by Miles Davis, Lee Morgan, and our guest Mike Sailors, who has a new album coming out in August.

Trumpet Players pt. 1

2024/05/10

Rather than discuss a single Jazz standard, this episode of Same Difference is all about the trumpet, and we've invited our friend and professional Jazz trumpeter, Mike Sailors, to join the fun. In fact, we had so much fun recording this, we've broken it into 2 full shows! In this part one, join us as the three of us listen to and discuss music by Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, and Kenny Dorham.

Jive At Five

2024/04/22

Count Basie and Harry "Sweets" Edison are in the songwriting seat with "Jive At Five" on this episode of Same Difference! Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by the Count Basie Orchestra, Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry and Mike Vax, Martin Taylor and Stephane Grappelli, Joe Newman, and new-to-us artist The Shirt Tail Stompers.

Blue Bossa

2024/04/08

We all get to learn about the Jazz standard "Blue Bossa" together, as neither AJ nor Johnny had any versions of this song in their library, yet it was recommended on good authority to check it out, so we did! We'll listen to versions by Joe Henderson, Art Farmer and Phil Woods, Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, George Benson, and new-to-us artist Mimi Fox.

At Last REDUX

2024/03/25

Time to revisit "At Last", and joining us to do so is the incredibly talented Jazz singer, Melonie Collins! Yes, join the three of us as we listen to and discuss versions by Glen Miller, Etta James, Diane Schuur and BB King, Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, Phoebe Snow, and of course Melonie Collins with the Side Street Strutters!

Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

2024/03/04

So is it "Oysters" or "Ersters"? In this episode of Same Difference, Johnny and AJ address this and many other linguistic questions posed in the song "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off". Along the way, you'll hear versions of this Jazz standard by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Billie Holiday, Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Harry Connick Jr., and new-to-us artist The Jazz Sisters.

Jada

2024/02/19

After covering "Doxy" in the last episode, we decided to follow it up with the song that supposedly was the original version, "Jada". AJ and Johnny listen to and discuss versions of this Jazz standard by The Original New Orleans Jazz Band, Louis Prima, Doc Cheatham and Nicholas Payton, Sidney Bechet, The Side Street Strutters, and new-to-us artist Adam Swanson.

Doxy

2024/01/29

Ready for some good, fun straight ahead Jazz? AJ and Johnny take a look at the Sonny Rollins Jazz standard "Doxy"! You'll hear versions by Miles Davis with Sonny, Dexter Gordon, Red Mitchell, Branford Marsalis, Mike Jones, and new-to-us artist David Finck.

Surrey With The Fringe On Top

2024/01/15

Wanna know how jazzy a show tune can get? Join AJ and Johnny as they answer that question while reviewing "Surrey With The Fringe On Top"! We'll discuss versions by Blossom Dearie, Mel Torme, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and TWO new-to-us artists: Angela De Niro, and Joe Farnsworth.

You Don't Know What Love Is

2024/01/01

Start the new year off on the right foot! Our friends Mike and Russ from The Adult Music Podcast join us on this episode of Same Difference to review the Jazz standard "You Don't Know What Love Is"! Tune in as FOUR Jazz fans listen to and discuss versions by Dinah Washington, Miles Davis, George Benson, Eric Dolphy, Sinne Eeg, and the John Hicks Trio.

Nature Boy

2023/12/18

It's our annual Christmas episode, and this year it's the Jazz standard "Nature Boy". Join AJ and Johnny as they try to figure out why this is considered a Christmas song by so many Jazz artists, including Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr., John Coltrane, Jason Wanner, new-to-us artist Laura Auer, and a super special surprise artist you won't wanna miss!

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Snergward42 2024/05/18

Different kind of jazz podcast

These guys aren’t academics or even experts, they’re just what they say they are, fans. That makes them really relatable. They don’t know everything a...

★★★★★

..Georgina.. 2021/07/14

Entertaining and educational

Love listening to the hosts banter and learning more about the jazz world my dad loves so much. The jokes make me laugh out loud and always catch me o...

★★★★★

BillTheSobar 2020/06/11

Mr.

Very enjoyable. I love the entertaining banter on the history of the songs.

★★★★★

JeannieInTheSunshine 2020/06/02

Great Podcast!

This is the perfect podcast to listen to while cooking your Sunday dinner. Or while winding down in the evening. It’s so accessible. The pace is a per...

★★★★☆

Tboneguy13 2019/04/15

Really enjoyable!

A fun look at some jazz history and different styles. The two hosts genuinely seem to enjoy discussing the subject, and their enthusiasm is infectious...

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