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Notes From An Artist

233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Get in on the conversation with hosts David C. Gross and Tommaso Semioli! These veteran journalists / musicians / authors delve into the lives and careers of senior and approaching senior artists who continue to thrive in various musical genres spanning rock, jazz, blues, folk, Avant Garde, experimental, classical, and permutations thereof. Notes From An Artist exudes intelligent and insightful peer-to-peer conversations, coupled with thematic playlists, offering a refreshing alternative to the youth-oriented content prevalent in mainstream media. It's not only fun, informative, and entertaining... it's a lifestyle! 

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A Conversation with Steve Hackett

September 13, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Legendary guitarist, composer, recording artist, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and longstanding member of the classic lineup of Genesis - Steve Hackett discusses his career, thoughts on how The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway usurped the punks, and his Genesis Revisited repertory ensemble. With hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. The Steve Hackett Playlist

A Conversation with Guitarist Steve Hackett of Genesis

September 13, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Legendary guitarist, composer, recording artist, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and longstanding member of the classic lineup of Genesis - Steve Hackett discusses his career, thoughts on how The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway usurped the punks, and his Genesis Revisited repertory ensemble. With hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. The Steve Hackett Playlist

A Conversation with Guitarist Steve Hackett of Genesis

September 13, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Legendary guitarist, composer, recording artist, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and longstanding member of the classic lineup of Genesis - Steve Hackett discusses his career, thoughts on how The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway usurped the punks, and his Genesis Revisited repertory ensemble. With hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. The Steve Hackett Playlist

The Weather or Not Bitches BrewHaHa Podcast Part 2

August 09, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli continue to delve deep into the impact of Miles Davis’ seminal jazz fusion release Bitches Brew, recorded in 1969, and its impact on one of the most innovative and commercially successful ensembles of all time: Weather Report. Notes From An Artist untangles the cross- pollination of players and compositions to shed light on an era in music which resonates well into the 21st Century. The Weather or Not  Bitches BrewHaHa Podcast Pt 2

The Weather or Not Bitches Brewhaha Playlist

August 02, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli delve deep into the impact of Miles Davis’ seminal jazz fusion release Bitches Brew, recorded in 1969, and its impact on one of the most innovative and commercially successful ensembles of all time: Weather Report. Notes From An Artist untangles the cross- pollination of players and compositions to shed light on an era in music which resonates well into the 21st Century. The Weather or Not Bitches Brouhaha Playlist

The 1972 Tom and David Show

July 26, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

’72 at 50! From Miles on the Corner to Mott The Hoople, hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli reflect music’s most eclectic year. And get your Ya Ya’s out again for what may be the definitive Rolling Stones archival release – El Mocambo 1977. The 1972 Tom and David Playlist 

A Conversation With Mitchell Cohen Pt 2

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MB

Author Mitchell Cohen returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST to discuss his latest tome entitled “Looking For The Magic - NYC, The ’70s & The Rise of Arista Records” (Trouser Press Books). An acclaimed journalist, and former A & R exec (among other titles) at Arista, Cohen tells the story of one recorded music’s most important, innovative, and culturally enduring imprints via interviews and historical references. The Mitchell Cohen Playlist Pt 2

A Conversation with Author Mitchell Cohen ("The Rise of Arista Records") Pt. 2

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Author Mitchell Cohen returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST to discuss his latest tome entitled “Looking For The Magic - NYC, The ’70s & The Rise of Arista Records” (Trouser Press Books). An acclaimed journalist, and former A & R exec (among other titles) at Arista, Cohen tells the story of one recorded music’s most important, innovative, and culturally enduring imprints via interviews and historical references. The Mitchell Cohen Playlist Pt 2

A Conversation With Mitchell Cohen Pt 1

July 12, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

Author Mitchell Cohen returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST to discuss his latest tome entitled “Looking For The Magic - NYC, The ’70s & The Rise of Arista Records” (Trouser Press Books). An acclaimed journalist, and former A & R exec (among other titles) at Arista, Cohen tells the story of one recorded music’s most important, innovative, and culturally enduring imprints via interviews and historical references. The Mitchell Cohen Playlist Pt 1

A Conversation with Author Mitchell Cohen ("The Rise of Arista Records") Pt. 1

July 12, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Author Mitchell Cohen returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST to discuss his latest tome entitled “Looking For The Magic - NYC, The ’70s & The Rise of Arista Records” (Trouser Press Books). An acclaimed journalist, and former A & R exec (among other titles) at Arista, Cohen tells the story of one recorded music’s most important, innovative, and culturally enduring imprints via interviews and historical references. The Mitchell Cohen Playlist Pt 1

A Conversation With Dave Pomeroy

June 14, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Dave Pomeroy's "State of the Union" Address. Legendary Nashville bassist and longtime President of the Nashville Musicians Association, AFM 257 discusses how the union is adapting to major changes in the recording industry. Dave also ruminates over his career and the icons he has worked with for the past four decades. The Dave Pomeroy Playlist

A Conversation with Bassist & AFM President Dave Pomeroy

June 14, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Send us a Text Message. Dave Pomeroy's "State of the Union" Address. Legendary Nashville bassist and longtime President of the Nashville Musicians Association, AFM 257 discusses how the union is adapting to major changes in the recording industry. Dave also ruminates over his career and the icons he has worked with for the past four decades. The Dave Pomeroy Playlist

A Conversation with Andy Rothstein and Tony Senatore

June 07, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Jazz fusion? Directions in music? Guitarist Andy Rothstein and bassist Tony Senatore, along with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli discuss the new Andy Rothstein Band release is aptly entitled TRUTH AGAINST THE WORLD which also features Andrea Valentini, Ken Gioffre, Audrey Martells, Demetrious Pappas, Tom Timko, Tom Cottone, and Steve Jankowski. The Andy Rothstein and Tony Senatore Playlist

A Conversation With Alyn Shipton Pt 3

May 24, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 88.7 MB

We conclude our fascinating discussion with Alyn Shipton with Pt 3 of our show. From London, the British author, journalist, historian, editor, presenter, and jazz bassist discusses his work as a writer,  documenting the lives of such musical giants as Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy McHugh, Cab Calloway and Harry Nilsson, among others - and a jazz performer;  anchoring Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Jazz Friends, and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band.

A Conversation with British Author Alyn Shipton Part 3

May 24, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 88.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. We conclude our fascinating discussion with Alyn Shipton with Pt 3 of our show. From London, the British author, journalist, historian, editor, presenter, and jazz bassist discusses his work as a writer,  documenting the lives of such musical giants as Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy McHugh, Cab Calloway and Harry Nilsson, among others - and a jazz performer;  anchoring Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Jazz Friends, and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band.

A Conversation With Alyn Shipton Pt 2

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

We continue our fascinating discussion with Alyn Shipton with Pt 2 of our show. From London, the British author, journalist, historian, editor, presenter, and jazz bassist discusses his work as a writer,  documenting the lives of such musical giants as Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy McHugh, Cab Calloway and Harry Nilsson, among others - and a jazz performer;  anchoring Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Jazz Friends, and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band. The Alyn Shipton Playlist Pt 2

A Conversation with British Author Alyn Shipton Part 2

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. We continue our fascinating discussion with Alyn Shipton with Pt 2 of our show. From London, the British author, journalist, historian, editor, presenter, and jazz bassist discusses his work as a writer,  documenting the lives of such musical giants as Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy McHugh, Cab Calloway and Harry Nilsson, among others - and a jazz performer;  anchoring Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Jazz Friends, and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band. The Alyn Shipton Pl...

A Conversation with British Author Alyn Shipton Part 1

May 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. From London, the British author, journalist, historian, editor, presenter, and jazz bassist discusses his work as a writer,  documenting the lives of such musical giants as Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy McHugh, Cab Calloway and Harry Nilsson, among others - and a jazz performer;  anchoring Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Jazz Friends, and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band. An Alyn Shipton Playlist

A Conversation with Alyn Shipton Pt 1

May 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

From London, the British author, journalist, historian, editor, presenter, and jazz bassist discusses his work as a writer,  documenting the lives of such musical giants as Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy McHugh, Cab Calloway and Harry Nilsson, among others - and a jazz performer;  anchoring Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Jazz Friends, and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band. An Alyn Shipton Playlist

A Conversation With Jay Bergen

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

 Listen to a series of revealing John Lennon stories hitherto untold – until now. In this riveting interview, attorney - author Jay Bergen recalls his time representing the former Beatle in 1975 in his case against Mafia-connected record mogul Morris Levy. Levy bullied Lennon, releasing an unauthorized album entitled “Roots” – which forced John to hastily bring out “Rock and Roll” to save his reputation which had been significantly damaged by the politically charged “Sometime In New York Cit...

A Conversation with John Lennon Attorney & Author Jay Bergen (Lennon & The Mobster)

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Send us a Text Message.  Listen to a series of revealing John Lennon stories hitherto untold – until now. In this riveting interview, attorney - author Jay Bergen recalls his time representing the former Beatle in 1975 in his case against Mafia-connected record mogul Morris Levy. Levy bullied Lennon, releasing an unauthorized album entitled “Roots” – which forced John to hastily bring out “Rock and Roll” to save his reputation which had been significantly damaged by the politically charged ...

Free Pie Rockin' the Bitter End

March 29, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

As a preview to the Notes From An Artist Orchestra Performance of “Free Pie” at The Bitter End in NYC on 30 March 2022, hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli delve into the deepest tracks from Free and Humble Pie – discussing their profound influence on a generation of rockers on both sides of the pond! Free Pie Playlist

A Conversation with Arranger John Altman (Monty Python, Amy Winehouse, George Michael)

March 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Send us a Text Message. A Conversation with John Altman: "You cut the cloth to fit the suit!" You know his music (George Michael, Monty Python, James Bond, Simple Minds, Rod Stewart, Prefab Sprout, Tina Turner & Barry White, Diana Ross, Bjork….to cite a scant few) but likely, not his name. Dubbed “Hidden Man” by Python member Terry Gillam, John Altman is an Emmy award winning British composer, arranger, conductor – and saxophonist (Peter Green, Hot Chocolate, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Jo...

A Conversation With John Altman-The Hidden Man

March 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

A Conversation with John Altman: "You cut the cloth to fit the suit!" You know his music (George Michael, Monty Python, James Bond, Simple Minds, Rod Stewart, Prefab Sprout, Tina Turner & Barry White, Diana Ross, Bjork….to cite a scant few) but likely, not his name. Dubbed “Hidden Man” by Python member Terry Gillam, John Altman is an Emmy award winning British composer, arranger, conductor – and saxophonist (Peter Green, Hot Chocolate, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse, John Martyn, Kevin Ayers…to...

A Conversation with Arranger John Altman (Monty Python, Amy Winehouse, George Michael)

March 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

A Conversation with John Altman: "You cut the cloth to fit the suit!" You know his music (George Michael, Monty Python, James Bond, Simple Minds, Rod Stewart, Prefab Sprout, Tina Turner & Barry White, Diana Ross, Bjork….to cite a scant few) but likely, not his name. Dubbed “Hidden Man” by Python member Terry Gillam, John Altman is an Emmy award winning British composer, arranger, conductor – and saxophonist (Peter Green, Hot Chocolate, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse, John Martyn, Kevin Ayers…to...

A Conversation with Author Marc Myers (Rock Concert: An Oral History...) Pt. 2

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with author / journalist (Wall Street Journal) / blogger Marc Myers. His latest book is entitled “Rock Concert: An Oral History As Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There!” Myers discusses the evolution of the rock concert as we know it, and points towards the future of live performances via streaming and holographic events. Creator of the acclaimed website www. JazzWax.com, Marc’s views on this s...

A Conversation With Marc Myers Pt 2

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with author / journalist (Wall Street Journal) / blogger Marc Myers. His latest book is entitled “Rock Concert: An Oral History As Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There!” Myers discusses the evolution of the rock concert as we know it, and points towards the future of live performances via streaming and holographic events. Creator of the acclaimed website www. JazzWax.com, Marc’s views on this subject are informative, e...

A Conversation with Ioannis

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

A Conversation with Ioannis. He is an icon of rock album and poster art design, among other endeavors. A music loving youth from Greece who emigrated to the Unites States as a teen in the 1970s Ioannis has created record covers indelibly etched in the psyche rock fans for artists spanning Deep Purple, Allman Brothers, Uriah Heep, Styx, Blue Oyster Cult, Dream Theater, King Crimson, Bob Weir, Yngwie Malmsteen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Quiet Riot, Dokken, Johnny Winter, Extreme, UFO, The Tubes, and Edd...

A Conversation With Lenny Kaye

March 01, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as a guitarist / producer / composer with the Patti Smith Group. A recording artist, noted journalist (Crawdaddy, Rolling Stone, Creem, Melody Maker), record store clerk (Village Oldies) and archivist/curator for the iconic American garage rock music compilation "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era" - hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk with Lenny about his latest book: "Lighting Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and ...

A Conversation with Patti Smith Guitarist / Author Lenny Kaye (Lightning Striking...)

March 01, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Send us a Text Message. He is a guitarist / producer / composer / recording and performing artist, journalist (Crawdaddy, Rolling Stone, Creem, Melody Maker), author (Waylon, The Life Story of Waylon Jennings), former record store clerk (Village Oldies), curator of the iconic American garage rock music compilation Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, and cofounder of the Patti Smith Group, among other endeavors. David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk with Lenny Kaye abou...

A Conversation with Patti Smith Guitarist / Author Lenny Kaye (Lightening Striking...)

March 01, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

He is a guitarist / producer / composer / recording and performing artist, journalist (Crawdaddy, Rolling Stone, Creem, Melody Maker), author (Waylon, The Life Story of Waylon Jennings), former record store clerk (Village Oldies), curator of the iconic American garage rock music compilation Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, and cofounder of the Patti Smith Group, among other endeavors. David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk with Lenny Kaye about his latest book: Lighti...

A Conversation with Patti Smith Guitarist / Author Lenny Kaye (Lightening Striking...)

March 01, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as a guitarist / producer / composer with the Patti Smith Group. A recording artist, noted journalist (Crawdaddy, Rolling Stone, Creem, Melody Maker), record store clerk (Village Oldies) and archivist/curator for the iconic American garage rock music compilation "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era" - hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk with Lenny about his latest book: "Lighting Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and ...

A Conversation with Songstress Kate Taylor and Bassist Leland Sklar (James Taylor)

February 22, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. “It takes three bass players to add up to one singer!” Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with singer-songwriter Kate Taylor and her esteemed bassist Leland Sklar. Kate’s new album, aptly titled WHY WAIT! features many of the same players from her iconic 1971 bow SISTER KATE, including producer Peter Asher, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and bassist, humorist, video star Sklar. The Kate Taylor and Leland Sklar Playlist

A Conversation With Kate Taylor and Leland Sklar

February 22, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

“It takes three bass players to add up to one singer!” Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with singer-songwriter Kate Taylor and her esteemed bassist Leland Sklar. Kate’s new album, aptly titled WHY WAIT! features many of the same players from her iconic 1971 bow SISTER KATE, including producer Peter Asher, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and bassist, humorist, video star Sklar. The Kate Taylor and Leland Sklar Playlist

A Conversation with Bassist Tony Levin (John Lennon, King Crimson, Pink Floyd)

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. His versatility as a bassist is incomparable, anchoring tours and/or albums by Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Buddy Rich, Peter Frampton, Gotye, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, Paula Cole, Chuck Mangione, Steven Wilson, James Taylor, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe to cite a select few. An innovator on electric bass, upright, and Chapman Stick, Tony is also one of the world’s first bloggers – beginning with his internet diaries...

A Conversation With Tony Levin

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

His versatility as a bassist is incomparable, anchoring tours and/or albums by Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Buddy Rich, Peter Frampton, Gotye, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, Paula Cole, Chuck Mangione, Steven Wilson, James Taylor, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe to cite a select few. An innovator on electric bass, upright, and Chapman Stick, Tony is also one of the world’s first bloggers – beginning with his internet diaries in the 1990s! Humble, hu...

The Notes From An Artist/Teen Cancer America Interview Show

February 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

Notes From An Artist is hosting our second Who Cares (Roger Daltrey & Pete Townshend) Teen Cancer America Benefit on 9 February 2022 at The City Winery 7:00 PM ET. A “reimagination” of the Rolling Stones classic Beggars Banquet LP, among the featured artists include our guests Lizzie Edwards (Lizzie & The Makers), Chris Berardo, Puma Perl, and Jumpin’ Jack Flash himself – Gass Wild! The Notes From An Artist/Teen Cancer America Interview Show Playlist

A Conversation with Author Marc Myers (Rock Concert: An Oral History...) Pt. 1

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with author / journalist (Wall Street Journal) / blogger Marc Myers. His latest book is entitled “Rock Concert: An Oral History As Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There!” Myers discusses the evolution of the rock concert as we know it, and points towards the future of live performances via streaming and holographic events. Creator of the acclaimed website www. JazzWax.com, Marc’s views on this s...

A Conversation with Marc Myers

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with author / journalist (Wall Street Journal) / blogger Marc Myers. His latest book is entitled “Rock Concert: An Oral History As Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There!” Myers discusses the evolution of the rock concert as we know it, and points towards the future of live performances via streaming and holographic events. Creator of the acclaimed website www. JazzWax.com, Marc’s views on this subject are informative, e...

A Conversation with Lizzie Edwards (Lizzie & The Makers)

January 25, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

A Conversation with Lizzie Edwards: It was pretty impossible for Lizzie Edwards to avoid a career in music. Her grandfather was an opera singer, her grandmother was a classical harpsichordist, and her father was a sideman for various artists including Chuck Berry, and was in a band himself. Throw in a childhood soundtrack including everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Otis Redding – not to mention – regular trips to the iconic Beacon Theatre, which was steps away from her New York City home, and ...

A Conversation With Lizzie Edwards

January 25, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

A Conversation with Lizzie Edwards: It was pretty impossible for Lizzie Edwards to avoid a career in music. Her grandfather was an opera singer, her grandmother was a classical harpsichordist, and her father was a sideman for various artists including Chuck Berry, and was in a band himself. Throw in a childhood soundtrack including everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Otis Redding – not to mention – regular trips to the iconic Beacon Theatre, which was steps away from her New York City home, and ...

A Conversation With Trey Gunn Pt 2

January 18, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Composer, Educator, Champan Stick / Warr Guitarist, recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur, Trey Gunn is known to the masses for his tenure in King Crimson from 1994 through 2003. However there’s more to Trey than his work with Robert Fripp: Gunn has authored three score books, and helms a media company in Seattle: 7d among other endeavors. The Trey Gunn Playlist Pt 2

A Conversation with Trey Gunn of King Crimson Pt. 2

January 18, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Composer, Educator, Champan Stick / Warr Guitarist, recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur, Trey Gunn is known to the masses for his tenure in King Crimson from 1994 through 2003. However there’s more to Trey than his work with Robert Fripp: Gunn has authored three score books, and helms a media company in Seattle: 7d among other endeavors. The Trey Gunn Playlist Pt 2

A Conversation with Yep Roc Records Founders Tor Hansen & Glen Dicker

January 11, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. "We are an artist driven label which refuses to be labeled!" The role of the indie record company imprint in popular music cannot be understated. From garage rock to modern jazz - independent labels have nurtured artists who continue to make a tremendous impact on the masses. Enter Tor Hansen and Glenn Dicker; founders of Yep Roc. Among the giants of the indie world, their love of the "big M" is infectious, and their roster is as strong as ever. Tor and Glenn talk wi...

A Conversation With Yep Roc Records Tor Hansen and Glen Dicker

January 11, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

"We are an artist driven label which refuses to be labeled!" The role of the indie record company imprint in popular music cannot be understated. From garage rock to modern jazz - independent labels have nurtured artists who continue to make a tremendous impact on the masses. Enter Tor Hansen and Glenn Dicker; founders of Yep Roc. Among the giants of the indie world, their love of the "big M" is infectious, and their roster is as strong as ever. Tor and Glenn talk with hosts David C. Gross a...

A Conversation With Gene Wisniewski

January 04, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 89.7 MB

Art has to always be indefinable!” Artist, Author, Educator Gene Wisniewski discusses topics from his book “The Art of Looking at Art” (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers) with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. Gene, David, and Tom note the distinct similarities between musicians and fine artists. "Anything can be art, and then you manifest it!"  The Gene Wisnieiwski Playlist

A Conversation With Gene Wisniewski "The Art of Looking At Art"

January 04, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 89.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Art has to always be indefinable!” Artist, Author, Educator Gene Wisniewski discusses topics from his book “The Art of Looking at Art” (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers) with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. Gene, David, and Tom note the distinct similarities between musicians and fine artists. "Anything can be art, and then you manifest it!"  The Gene Wisnieiwski Playlist

A Conversation with Trey Gunn of King Crimson Pt.1

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Composer, Educator, Champan Stick / Warr Guitarist, recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur, Trey Gunn is known to the masses for his tenure in King Crimson from 1994 through 2003. However there’s more to Trey than his work with Robert Fripp: Gunn has authored three score books, and helms a media company in Seattle: 7d among other endeavors. The Trey Gunn Playlist Pt 1

A Conversation With Trey Gunn Pt.1

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Composer, Educator, Champan Stick / Warr Guitarist, recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur, Trey Gunn is known to the masses for his tenure in King Crimson from 1994 through 2003. However there’s more to Trey than his work with Robert Fripp: Gunn has authored three score books, and helms a media company in Seattle: 7d among other endeavors. The Trey Gunn Playlist Pt 1

A Conversation with Composer / Educator Karl Berger

December 21, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Send us a Text Message.  "Music is a natural state of mind!" David and Tom converse with composer, arranger, conductor, pianist/vibraphonist, educator, and author Karl Berger. The maestro's collaborations include Jeff Buckley, Natalie Merchant, Bill Laswell, Sly & Robbie, Don Cherry, John McLaughlin and Pharoah Sanders to cite a few. Berger is also the founder and director of the Creative Music Foundation which expounds the "power of music and its commonality to all cultures." A Karl Berg...