On this week’s episode of the Biscuit CLT Podcast, producer Andy Goh talks to long-time Charlotte jazz musicians, pianist Noel Freidline and singer Maria Howell. Hear Noel and Maria talk about Maria’s Gastonia roots and having a show-stealing scene in The Color Purple, the ins and outs of musicianship, and the feeling of playing a set to a standing ovation.

Maria and Noel have just released a Christmas album, which you can stream right here.

The Biscuit CLT podcast is sponsored by OrthoCarolina, Crescent Communities and Four Eyes Web Design. It is a member of the Queen City Podcast Network and produced by Matt Olin, Tim Miner and Andy Goh.