In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond, hosted by Ken Laster, covers jazz masters past and present along with emerging artists playing modern jazz and fusion. It runs 25 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically around 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Loyal weekly jazz audience hearing hour-long, artist-focused episodes
- Weekly hour-long episodes covering jazz masters and emerging modern and fusion artists
- 381 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with 331 five-star ratings
- Nineteen-year Apple Podcasts listing with a Podcast Index popularity score of 9
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, curated audio segments, episode retrospective
- Tone
- knowledgeable, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 58 to 61 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and titles cover jazz history and festivals with no sensitive content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | jazzandbeyond.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id185803769 |
| RSS feed | jazzandbeyond.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| SDTJ Jazz Fest 2026 | 2026-10-11 | 60 min |
| Miles and Trane Covered | 2026-10-04 | 59 min |
| Episode September 27 2026 | 2026-09-27 | 60 min |
| Coltrane at 100 | 2026-09-20 | 59 min |
| Episode September 13 2026 | 2026-09-13 | 59 min |
| Episode September 6 2026 | 2026-09-06 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion. No smooth jazz here!
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About In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond
In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond is an independent podcast covering jazz masters of the past and present, along with emerging artists performing modern jazz and fusion. The show is hosted by Ken Laster, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts listing. It publishes weekly with episodes of roughly one hour, and the feed lists 25 episodes in total.
Apple Podcasts shows 381 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, and 331 of those ratings are five stars. The show is hosted on Podbean and has been listed on Apple Podcasts since 2006. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts, so treat these as approximations rather than confirmed data.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits jazz instrument makers, festival promoters and music education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond
How much does In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated pricing is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final rates depend on the sponsor package and should be confirmed directly with the show.
What is In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond about?
The podcast covers jazz masters past and present and emerging artists playing modern jazz and fusion. Episodes run about an hour, weekly, and are hosted by Ken Laster.
How do I contact In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond about sponsoring an episode?
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