Joanna Sternberg - What's In My Bag?

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & visual artist Joanna Sternberg goes record shopping at Amoeba Music in San Francisco. Joanna Sternberg's latest album 'I've Got Me' is available from Fat Possum Records.
Check out their picks:
Mahalia Jackson - Greatest Hits (LP)
Duke Ellington feat. Mahalia Jackson - Black Brown & Beige (CD)
Sam & Dave - The Best of Sam & Dave (CD)
Miles Davis - Porgy & Bess (CD)
Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue (CD)
Nina Simone - Verve: Jazz Masters 17 (CD)
Nina Simone - At Town Hall (LP)
Johannes Brahms - The Four Symphonies (LP)
Scott Joplin - The Complete Works (LP)
Blind Lemon Jefferson - Complete Releases 1926-1929 (CD)
Paul Robeson - The Essential Paul Robeson (CD)
Paul Robeson - Ballad For Americans (CD)
Ornette Coleman - Something Else!!! The Music Of Ornette Coleman (LP)
Ornette Coleman - The Shape Of Jazz To Come (LP)
Ornette Coleman - Tomorrow Is The Question! (LP)
Thelonious Monk - Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington (CD)
Thelonious Monk - The Columbia Years (1962-1968) (CD)
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[@JoannaSternbergYoutube]

omg! thank you SO much to the AMAZING AMOEBA 😊❤ OH: and as a disclaimer, can I also say that I am including the entire discography of each of these two artists/groups in my choices : 🎺LOUIS ARMSTRONG🎺 & 🪲THE BEATLES🪲oh and also just so people know, I also am a Jazz Musician and have been playing the double bass for 20 years in Jazz Bands (and classical ensembles) and singing Jazz for 10 years

[@amoeba]

Thank YOU Joanna!! We're so thrilled to have you participate in the series!! 🙏

[@kylemccready4866]

you had one of best selections !! beautiful music choice

[@JoannaSternbergYoutube]

@@kylemccready4866thank youuu

[@killmoreturtles]

you're a unique talent, Joanna

[@ThePinkfloyd51]

Your musical knowledge is impressive! You also have a new fan here!

[@apetass123]

Sometimes it's not the music the artist picks, but the way they talk about it, that makes me interested in them. I went to look for Joanna's songs immediately after watching this and they're great!

[@danstaublin6816]

100%

[@jesusonthepiedras]

Her album “ive got me” is an instant classic and I don’t use that term lightly Just start to finish beautiful writing, arrangements, emotion, pure feeling. Reminded me alittle of Randy Newman stuff, was pleased to hear them bring him up as an influence at the show I went to.

[@sayeager5559]

Im with you. This series has turned me on to a lot of artists over the years.

[@jmg999]

How can you not love Joanna Sternberg? And, it's about the least surprising thing I've ever heard that they have such wonderful tastes in music.

[@RickyR115]

Yeah so true! She seems like such a genuine person and such a sweetheart, her music is amazing too!

[@Scrubjay001]

She has

[@olly9685]

@@Scrubjay001 Joanna uses they/them pronouns :))

[@dadjacobs8977]

​@olly9685 oh God. So apparently "they" needs attention pretty bad, hence why "they" uses some weird pronoun in an effort to be weird.

[@davidfraser6950]

Had never heard of her but her knowledge on music for somebody so young(32) is great.Could listen to her talk about music for longer.Brilliant.

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

Watching this, and just judging by all her music selections. You can tell that she lives, eats, and breathes…..MUSIC. It’s all quite Awe inspiring.

[@thecinematicmind]

Excellent to see Joanna here at last.

[@mistermonsterr]

YEEEEES! Regina’s episode introduced me to Joanna (and their wholesome reaction!) I’m so glad it’s gone full circle!

[@crazyninjamofo]

That's exactly what happened to me, and I'm so grateful for it!

[@joecritch]

Joanna seems so sweet and pure and I appreciate how seriously she takes the opportunity to share her musical idols.

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

"they"

[@jesusonthepiedras]

Saw Joanna live for the first time finally and man… so incredible, one of the most intimate one of a kind performances i’ve ever seen.

[@pps554]

Joanna sterneberg’s music really feels totally timeless. Just hits a spot so perfectly

[@Hammersmashed68]

They are absolutely lovely and adorable. One of the most incredible artists I've come across in years. Instantly fell in love with their music, and I could watch and listen to them talk for hours

[@Prousto]

Was totally unfamiliar with their music before seeing this, so I checked out Joanna’s latest album. My lord, it’s astonishing - the songwriting and musicianship is at a ridiculously high level and every song sounds like a standard.

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

What a great selection of music! Wow! And Joanna Sternberg? What wonderful music she makes as well!

[@j.r.stewart3956]

Wow. Joanna knows her music and history. Have never heard of her before, but I will be listening to her now. Salute JS.

[@OldManArmyJonno]

+ 1 here.

[@Rcaneneophyte8906]

Miles Davis' Kind of blue is one greatest jazz albums out there. Sheer brilliance.. Blind Lemon Jefferson ♥️

[@lolatu666]

How can you not love them, what a true soul

[@c11p]

Joanna, no surprise that you made such solid picks - your taste has always been incredible and it's clear that your musical roots are well-formed. Love you and your own music - your latest release gets tons of play here! Keep doing what you're doing 💜

[@madrx2]

After watching Regina Spektors "What's in my bag?" Last month I have been listening to Joanna. And what a pleasant surprise this is.

[@greypilgrim26]

Yes!!! Amazing selection! Love Joanna Sternberg, so thrilled you got them on!

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

You can tell she enjoyed this so much. Love it

[@syphonuk]

Never heard of Joanna or her music before but, after this video and a quick listen to a few tracks, both her albums are now en route to my house.

[@izzymonsanto9460]

One if the best !! You had me at Nina Simone live at town hall. Joanna's knowledge is refreshing. And her music is so relalatable . She amazing

[@krazier15]

I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!! it's so nice to see them talk about all this music that clearly has informed their work. Such a musical genius and just so fun to hear talk about music

[@cecilemclorinsalvantmusic]

YES!!!!!!!! JOANNA WE LOVE YOU! Best selection ever. ❤

[@Aphexrain38]

Thank you so much for your amazingly endearing music Joanna!!!💖💚🩷

[@orchestratedpassage9468]

Thank you so much for introducing me to Joanna

[@timpeters2052]

Joanna is an inspiration. A singular talent and a much needed voice. I've Got Me was my AOTY last year by a comfortable margin (and I listen to way too much music, at the expense of other things I could be doing with my life). I had no idea how much they were influenced by jazz. Will go back and listen again with this knowledge.

[@ramontarbg]

Yeah!!! Great selection of music!!!❤

[@EyeTunz]

Impeccable taste. Wow.

[@kevinfischer372]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@sadcorpssssss]

The single best “what’s in my bag” ever!

[@jasonnavarro55]

Had never heard of Joanna. I was intrigued by Jazz selections and the uncomfortable interview she allowed amoeba. I am now listening and loving Joanna’s music

[@michaelsnell1151]

You're such an old soul Joanna! This is what makes you, you. I love your appreciation for the roots, where it all came from, and I can really hear all this music you've chosen in your songs. I'm a very proud owner of your 2 albums! More coming? I really hope so 😊.

[@jacobojuarez-nj8vr]

Good and fine selections , Congrats Hurray Ornette forever and ever !!! Viva tha music , viva Amoeba!!!!!

[@squareinsquare2078]

Amazing choices, one of the best yet. This is one of the ones I'll come back to when I'm in the need for some great musical choices. Really enjoyed this.

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

love how artists who actually come up by way of diy are so much more genuine and interesting and unique than shills, keep it up!

[@kylemccready4866]

one of the best selections I've seen

[@AustinCasey]

By far the hippest to do one of these. Mahalia Jackson, Robeson, Ornette Coleman, Joplin? So well rounded and great taste.

[@Samotbackwards]

such a kind soul. love listening to her talk

[@greenalishi222]

Soooo goooood. I get obsessed the same way. You rock

[@LS-yd7qw]

Best One of the series so far - can't wait to see Joanna this summer

[@drssexy2142]

where?

[@judithbreastsler]

Joanna is amazing. A real-deal songwriter

[@tombombara]

Wow, they have me impressed. I need to check their music out. Thank you Amoeba!

[@izzylane1957]

Thank you, Joanna! You hold such a real treasure trove of knowledge, and I can't wait to go listen to these records. I love listening to your music on the subway :)

[@kelseywarren7020]

Excellent selections from an excellent artist!! Loved this one.

[@spamspaz]

Fantastic artist, fantastic selections.

[@Radowitzki]

Amazing double bass player and songwriter! Love from Argentina!

[@julianwilliams7364]

Love Joanna's records so much. And DAYUM, they got some SOUL in em'.

[@amyb3737]

This brought me huge joy. The passion!

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

Such a lovely soul. Excellent choices

[@jmd76family]

Great in my bag! Joanna has Great taste in music!

[@GyronCinque]

Awesome episode! I will definitely check out this cool woman's music.

[@fumanchu1977]

MIles, Ornette, Thelonious and Scott J.!!! Great picks

[@padraiggibbons5598]

One of the best ones for a while.

[@Marciolas]

Joanna , you are amazing !!!

[@liammcooper]

The world deserves an aquatic fish-based opera based around Brahams' symphony written by Joanna Sternberg.

[@thomastaipliadis8533]

So many excellent picks!

[@kevinogracia1615]

Awesome haul, Joanna. Peace on earth.

[@jeffdawson2786]

Love their choices.

[@sagaxister]

She's the sweetest!!!

[@mattygeno]

I love this beutiful person.

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

I'm waiting for someone to come on this and just pick all the Beatles albums, finishing with 'The Best of the Beatles'.

[@JoannaSternbergYoutube]

I added that in a disclaimer 😂 yes the entire Beatles discography is included in my picks, so is the Louis Armstrong discography! we just didn't have enough time for me to pick more records 😂

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

@@JoannaSternbergKZbin 🤣

[@burlcummings5753]

They have inspired me to make deep dives into Blind Lemon Jefferson and Monk, whose work I don't know nearly as well as I should. I knew a guy who played with him once, though!

[@jasonbeatty831]

She had me at Paul Robeson! Never had heard of her before, but now Im gonna pick up her stuff. Killer taste!

[@engelschmidl2907]

Wow. Another great episode. Are there any singing duos like Sam and Dave anymore or is that a format that's disappeared from contemporary music?

[@rep0rter689]

Joanna!!!!!

[@axelazaryan]

Amazing ❤

[@matthewburrows4359]

Amazing taste.

[@pixelcultmedia4252]

I never would have guessed that Joanna would have been a jazz-o-phile.

[@marilynmichaels8358]

The choices are excellent!

[@casablanca2745]

Really great picks. Will check your music out Joanna. Thanks

[@ninjesus4079]

finally! I knew Joanna would pop up in What's In My Bag

[@drssexy2142]

psychic?

[@darthlazlo]

She is a gem.❤

[@KRUSTYskates]

I wanna be her friend she seems soo sweet!

[@ldeletedscenes]

incredible picks!!

[@musicfan2000]

you're the coolest, joanna!

[@bertiemasson]

Fantastic picks!

[@KOOL_AID_KID]

Love Joanna’s newest record. I can’t wait for their next album! 😊

[@MrZodiac9]

Didn’t know they were a band

[@KOOL_AID_KID]

@@MrZodiac9 never said they were

[@ricardomendoza3685]

So is she in a band or not?

[@perspicaciouscritic]

Somehow, I knew I was going to love this episode before I even pressed 'play'.

[@michaelhockus8208]

Joanna is really knowledgeable, I love their picks!

[@ronpaizley9349]

Wow 😮 she just went inn hard / never heard of her but will definitlely check her out

[@tonypayson8306]

I am insanely jealous of her haul.

[@IamLurker666]

Office Hours Live introduced me to Joanna - very cool

[@MrLoaded2012]

WOW.

[@stealthyBLK]

yeah she has BEAUTIFUL TASTE IN MUSIC not one Dud in the collection and! she was able to articulate the history and the significance of it all ,which you don't hear on here as much (besides Theo Parrish episode history on house music etc)

[@snapjacksonphotography]

She has amazing taste in music❤️

[@dromecin]

Never heard about her, glad i do now

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

Good episode.

[@danleahul797]

Best What’s in My Bag ever

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

Her latest album is super great

[@SamuelBlakeJennings-cr3fy]

I really relate to her love of early-mid century black icons. I still don’t think I’ve found a better singer than Nina or Mahalia.

[@TheFourteenthWard]

Joanna is so great

[@nathanbarajas9174]

These picks are insane

[@teckertime]

Great Picks!

[@gojiravaldez2985]

👏🏽 nice!

[@michaelwilson2340]

She seems like a walking Jazz encyclopedia. I'll bet she even has the prices of the original pressings memorized.

[@TurboYeti72]

Love this. Love Joanna! The new album is a gem.

[@asgo7320]

Never heard of Joanna but they seem like an intelligent and sweet soul.

[@drssexy2142]

she seems

[@asgo7320]

No. They seem.

[@thoughtnot]

Very very interesting

[@MaraudingGhoul94]

Joanna is Dope!