Notes From An Artist
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsGet 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 Karl Berger
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBA Karl Berger Playlist
A Conversation With Bob Gruen Pt. 2
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB“The plan was…I had no plan!” Photographer / author Bob Gruen’s images have forged an indelible mark on the artform of rock and roll. Spanning such artists as John Lennon & Yoko Ono, The Clash, Ike & Tina Turner, New York Dolls, Rolling Stones, Kiss, and Led Zeppelin to cite a select few, Gruen takes us behind -the- scenes on a rollercoaster ride of how his iconic, unrehearsed, unscripted shots captured the spirit of a generation submerged in the subculture of New York City, London, and Japa...
A Conversation with Photographer Bob Gruen (John Lennon, Kiss) Pt. 2
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBSend us a Text Message. “The plan was…I had no plan!” Photographer / author Bob Gruen’s images have forged an indelible mark on the artform of rock and roll. Spanning such artists as John Lennon & Yoko Ono, The Clash, Ike & Tina Turner, New York Dolls, Rolling Stones, Kiss, and Led Zeppelin to cite a select few, Gruen takes us behind -the- scenes on a rollercoaster ride of how his iconic, unrehearsed, unscripted shots captured the spirit of a generation submerged in the subculture of New Yo...
A Conversation with Photographer Bob Gruen (John Lennon, Kiss) Pt. 1
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSend us a Text Message. “The plan was…I had no plan!” Photographer / author Bob Gruen’s images have forged an indelible mark on the artform of rock and roll. Spanning such artists as John Lennon & Yoko Ono, The Clash, Ike & Tina Turner, New York Dolls, Rolling Stones, Kiss, and Led Zeppelin to cite a select few, Gruen takes us behind -the- scenes on a rollercoaster ride of how his iconic, unrehearsed, unscripted shots captured the spirit of a generation submerged in the subculture of New Yo...
A Conversation With Bob Gruen Pt. 1
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB“The plan was…I had no plan!” Photographer / author Bob Gruen’s images have forged an indelible mark on the artform of rock and roll. Spanning such artists as John Lennon & Yoko Ono, The Clash, Ike & Tina Turner, New York Dolls, Rolling Stones, Kiss, and Led Zeppelin to cite a select few, Gruen takes us behind -the- scenes on a rollercoaster ride of how his iconic, unrehearsed, unscripted shots captured the spirit of a generation submerged in the subculture of New York City, London, and Japa...
The NFAA Get Back Documentary Commentary
November 30, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli ruminate o’er The Beatles GET BACK documentary. and discuss the upcoming NOTES FROM AN ARTIST TEEN CANCER ‘GET BACK NYC’ concert on 6 December at (tickets) www.TheCuttingRoomNYC.com wherein New York City’s most eclectic musical artists band together to render songs from The Beatles’ GET BACK Documentary to help charity founded by The Who’s Roger Daltrey & Pete Townshend! The NFAA Get Back Documentary Commentary Playlist
A Conversation With Nicholas Callaway
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBNicholas Callaway Playlist
A Conversation With Chris Parker Pt. 2
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBAmong the elite drummers on stage and in the recording studio, Chris Parker reflects on a career that spans jazz, rock, funk, folk, blues, and permutations thereof. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli delve deep into Chris’ work with Stuff, and how that ensemble came to define the sound of 1970s New York City. And Chris continues to make history on the bandstand with his jazz Trio and repertory collective The Sixties. The Chris Parker Playlist Pt 2
A Conversation with Drummer Chris Parker (Bob Dylan, SNL, Stuff) Pt. 2
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Among the elite drummers on stage and in the recording studio, Chris Parker reflects on a career that spans jazz, rock, funk, folk, blues, and permutations thereof. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli delve deep into Chris’ work with Stuff, and how that ensemble came to define the sound of 1970s New York City. And Chris continues to make history on the bandstand with his jazz Trio and repertory collective The Sixties. The Chris Parker Playlist Pt 2
A Conversation With Chris Parker Pt. 1
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBAmong the elite drummers on stage and in the recording studio, Chris Parker reflects on a career that spans jazz, rock, funk, folk, blues, and permutations thereof. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli delve deep into Chris’ work with Stuff, and how that ensemble came to define the sound of 1970s New York City. And Chris continues to make history on the bandstand with his jazz Trio and repertory collective The Sixties. The Chris Parker Playlist
A Conversation with Drummer Chris Parker (Bob Dylan, SNL, Stuff) Pt. 1
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Among the elite drummers on stage and in the recording studio, Chris Parker reflects on a career that spans jazz, rock, funk, folk, blues, and permutations thereof. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli delve deep into Chris’ work with Stuff, and how that ensemble came to define the sound of 1970s New York City. And Chris continues to make history on the bandstand with his jazz Trio and repertory collective The Sixties. The Chris Parker Playlist
A Conversation with Annie Haslam of Renaissance
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBShe is the voice of the “orchestral” rock collective Renaissance which came to great prominence in the 1970s along with such progressive ensembles including Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, The Strawbs and Gentle Giant. A spirited conversationalist, Annie shares tales of her career as a fashion designer on Saville Row; studies with opera singer Sybil Knight who discovered her expansive vocal range; her work as a visual and solo recording artist, her relationships with Sandy Denny and...
A Conversation with Annie Haslam of Renaissance
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSend us a Text Message. She is the voice of the “orchestral” rock collective Renaissance which came to great prominence in the 1970s along with such progressive ensembles including Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, The Strawbs and Gentle Giant. A spirited conversationalist, Annie shares tales of her career as a fashion designer on Saville Row; studies with opera singer Sybil Knight who discovered her expansive vocal range; her work as a visual and solo recording artist, her relations...
A Conversation With Annie Haslam
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBShe is the voice of the “orchestral” rock collective Renaissance which came to great prominence in the 1970s along with such progressive ensembles including Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, The Strawbs and Gentle Giant. A spirited conversationalist, Annie shares tales of her career as a fashion designer on Saville Row; studies with opera singer Sybil Knight who discovered her expansive vocal range; her work as a visual and solo recording artist, her relationships with Sandy Denny and...
A Conversation With Mark Andes
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 85.5 MBWhat do Canned Heat, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, Heart, Chris Hillman, Firefall, Dan Fogelberg, Stevie Nicks, Joe Walsh, Kelly Willis, Alejandro Escovdeo, and Ian McLagan have in common? Bassist Mark Andes! From his Texas home, Mark affords NOTES FROM AN ARTIST a candid interview on his career including his thoughts on; Led Zeppelin’s “appropriation” of a signature Spirit track; the Wilson sisters’ image in the grunge era; his recollections of bandmates Randy California and Cass Cassidy, and Firef...
A Conversation with Bassist Mark Andes (Spirit, Heart, Firefall)
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 85.5 MBSend us a Text Message. What do Canned Heat, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, Heart, Chris Hillman, Firefall, Dan Fogelberg, Stevie Nicks, Joe Walsh, Kelly Willis, Alejandro Escovdeo, and Ian McLagan have in common? Bassist Mark Andes! From his Texas home, Mark affords NOTES FROM AN ARTIST a candid interview on his career including his thoughts on; Led Zeppelin’s “appropriation” of a signature Spirit track; the Wilson sisters’ image in the grunge era; his recollections of bandmates Randy California an...
A Conversation with Classical Bassist Gary Karr Pt. 2
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 83.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Few classical bassists have forged a career comparable to Gary Karr. A virtuoso, recording artist, and educator – Karr founded the International Society of Bassists in 1967. His groundbreaking performances as a solo bassist have inspired generations of players spanning rock, jazz, classical and experimental, to cite a few. An artist who incorporates humor in his artistry – Karr’s enthusiasm knows no bounds. Unlike many of his peers, Gary embraces the ever-changing wo...
A Conversation With Gary Karr Pt. 2
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 83.4 MBFew classical bassists have forged a career comparable to Gary Karr. A virtuoso, recording artist, and educator – Karr founded the International Society of Bassists in 1967. His groundbreaking performances as a solo bassist have inspired generations of players spanning rock, jazz, classical and experimental, to cite a few. An artist who incorporates humor in his artistry – Karr’s enthusiasm knows no bounds. Unlike many of his peers, Gary embraces the ever-changing world of music – from the e...
A Conversation With Gary Karr Pt 1
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBFew classical bassists have forged a career comparable to Gary Karr. A virtuoso, recording artist, and educator – Karr founded the International Society of Bassists in 1967. His groundbreaking performances as a solo bassist have inspired generations of players spanning rock, jazz, classical and experimental, to cite a few. An artist who incorporates humor in his artistry – Karr’s enthusiasm knows no bounds. Unlike many of his peers, Gary embraces the ever-changing world of music – from the e...
A Conversation with Classical Bassist Gary Karr Pt. 1
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Few classical bassists have forged a career comparable to Gary Karr. A virtuoso, recording artist, and educator – Karr founded the International Society of Bassists in 1967. His groundbreaking performances as a solo bassist have inspired generations of players spanning rock, jazz, classical and experimental, to cite a few. An artist who incorporates humor in his artistry – Karr’s enthusiasm knows no bounds. Unlike many of his peers, Gary embraces the ever-changing wo...
A Conversation with Colin Blunstone of The Zombies
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBAmong the most iconic and recognizable voices in the history of popular music, Zombies lead singer and recording artist Colin Blunstone discusses the band’s sixty-year legacy along with their future plans. From his London home, Colin shares anecdotes from recording sessions past, the good fortune he’s enjoyed throughout his career, and enthuses over the St. Albans’ collective’s first ever global streaming event from Abbey Road. The Colin Blunstone Playlist
A Conversation With Colin Blunstone
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBAmong the most iconic and recognizable voices in the history of popular music, Zombies lead singer and recording artist Colin Blunstone discusses the band’s sixty-year legacy along with their future plans. From his London home, Colin shares anecdotes from recording sessions past, the good fortune he’s enjoyed throughout his career, and enthuses over the St. Albans’ collective’s first ever global streaming event from Abbey Road. The Colin Blunstone Playlist
A Conversation with Colin Blunstone of The Zombies
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Among the most iconic and recognizable voices in the history of popular music, Zombies lead singer and recording artist Colin Blunstone discusses the band’s sixty-year legacy along with their future plans. From his London home, Colin shares anecdotes from recording sessions past, the good fortune he’s enjoyed throughout his career, and enthuses over the St. Albans’ collective’s first ever global streaming event from Abbey Road. The Colin Blunstone Playlist
A Conversation with Bassist / Educator Jason Heath
September 28, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Bassist, Author, Clinician, Podcast Host, Composer, Conductor, Blogger, Vlogger, Video Personality …those are just a scant few of Jason Heath’s titles. A master player, you’d be hard-pressed to encounter an individual who exudes more enthusiasm for the instrument and what Notes From An Artist refers to as “the big M” – i.e., music! Heath’s humor and advice is infectious. With musicians facing more challenges than ever, Jason explains how we will all prevail by embra...
A Conversation With Jason Heath
September 28, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBBassist, Author, Clinician, Podcast Host, Composer, Conductor, Blogger, Vlogger, Video Personality …those are just a scant few of Jason Heath’s titles. A master player, you’d be hard-pressed to encounter an individual who exudes more enthusiasm for the instrument and what Notes From An Artist refers to as “the big M” – i.e., music! Heath’s humor and advice is infectious. With musicians facing more challenges than ever, Jason explains how we will all prevail by embracing education, technolog...
A Conversation with Bassist Percy Jones (Brand X, Brian Eno)
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Self-taught and greatly inspired by Charles Mingus and British and American rhythm and blues, Percy Jones plies his craft with a repertoire of glissandos, harmonics, and three-finger riffage, among other techniques, in his work as a jazz-fusion prog-rock master. A composer, arranger, sideman, collaborator, multi-instrumentalist, and solo recording artist, Percy has anchored several watershed sides, most notably as a member of Brand X, and with Brian Eno, Roy Harper, ...
A Conversation with Bassist Percy Jones (Brand X, Brian Eno)
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBSelf-taught and greatly inspired by Charles Mingus and British and American rhythm and blues, Percy Jones plies his craft with a repertoire of glissandos, harmonics, and three-finger riffage, among other techniques, in his work as a jazz-fusion prog-rock master. A composer, arranger, sideman, collaborator, multi-instrumentalist, and solo recording artist, Percy has anchored several watershed sides, most notably as a member of Brand X, and with Brian Eno, Roy Harper, Steve Hackett, David Sylv...
A Conversation With Percy Jones
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBSelf-taught and greatly inspired by Charles Mingus and British and American rhythm and blues, Percy Jones plies his craft with a repertoire of glissandos, harmonics, and three-finger riffage, among other techniques, in his work as a jazz-fusion prog-rock master. A composer, arranger, sideman, collaborator, multi-instrumentalist, and solo recording artist, Percy has anchored several watershed sides, most notably as a member of Brand X, and with Brian Eno, Roy Harper, Steve Hackett, David Sylv...
A Conversation With Colin Moulding
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBFrom his home in Swindon England, XTC co-founder and bassist Colin Moudling discusses his new single / video “The Hardest Battle,” his influences, and reflects on his career in one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll. Colin Moulding Playlist
A Conversation with Bassist Colin Moulding of XTC
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBSend us a Text Message. From his home in Swindon England, XTC co-founder and bassist Colin Moudling discusses his new single / video “The Hardest Battle,” his influences, and reflects on his career in one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll. Colin Moulding Playlist
A Conversation With Ed Rogers
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB“New York City Rocker Laureate” (Huffington Post) Edward Rogers discusses his latest release Catch A Cloud (2021/Zip Records) which features an all-star cast comprised of Sal Maida (Roxy Music, Sparks, Cracker, Lisa Burns, The Runaways, Kim Fowley), Don Piper, Konrad Meissner (Tracy Bonham, Mary Lee’s Corvette), James Mastro (Ian Hunter, The Bongos), Marty-Wilson Piper, Stephanie Seymour, Pete Kennedy, and Geoff Blythe (Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Black 47, Samso...
A Conversation With Greg Antista
September 03, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB“I've travelled around the world and when you say you're from Southern California everybody knows what you're supposed to sound like...and I think that's a good thing….” SoCal punk legend Greg Antista discusses his latest album “Under The Neon Heat” with his band The Lonely Streets, and reflects on this rich history of indie and alternative rock in the Golden State and its worldwide influence. Greg Antista Playlist
A Conversation With Ben Neill Pt 2
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBWhy are older music fans (and musicians) having a hard time grasping contemporary music? Among the many topics trumpeter / composer / recording artist / educator / producer / journalist Ben Neill discusses with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli include the emerging role (and popularity) of timbre in modern pop compositions and recordings in comparison to the standard elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony (“the sound is the hook!”); the effects of technology on music composition and con...
A Conversation with Composer / Educator Ben Neill Pt 2
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Why are older music fans (and musicians) having a hard time grasping contemporary music? Among the many topics trumpeter / composer / recording artist / educator / producer / journalist Ben Neill discusses with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli include the emerging role (and popularity) of timbre in modern pop compositions and recordings in comparison to the standard elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony (“the sound is the hook!”); the effects of technology on ...
A Conversation With Ben Neill Pt. 1
August 24, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWhy are older music fans (and musicians) having a hard time grasping contemporary music? Among the many topics trumpeter / composer / recording artist / educator / producer / journalist Ben Neill discusses with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli include the emerging role (and popularity) of timbre in modern pop compositions and recordings in comparison to the standard elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony (“the sound is the hook!”); the effects of technology on music composition and con...
A Conversation with Composer / Educator Ben Neill Pt. 1
August 24, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Why are older music fans (and musicians) having a hard time grasping contemporary music? Among the many topics trumpeter / composer / recording artist / educator / producer / journalist Ben Neill discusses with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli include the emerging role (and popularity) of timbre in modern pop compositions and recordings in comparison to the standard elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony (“the sound is the hook!”); the effects of technology on ...
A Conversation with Greg Chaisson
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB"I was really aiming high right out of the gate…” Bassist, recording artist, composer, baseball devotee Greg Chaisson reflects on his career as a hard rock bassist with Badlands, Steeler, to cite a few, and his current band Atomic Kings (formerly Kings of Dust). Chaisson came to the instrument purely by chance. “I’d listen to Mel Schacher and I’d look at my bass and think ‘I know this is on here!” Among the most respected players of his era, Chaisson's passion and perseverance is contagious!...
A Conversation With John Montagna
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBBass guitarist and bona fide Beatle-ologist John Montagna brings us a Tips From The Top episode which delves deep into Sir Paul McCartney’s groundbreaking passage to George Harrison’s “Something” from the final slab waxed, though not the last released, by the Fab Four in their lifetime – Abbey Road. With hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli, the three bassists analyze this movement from not only a theoretical perspective, but also from a historic point of view given the technology and pop mu...
A Conversation with Authors Mitchell Cohen & Sal Maida "100 Flop Albums" Pt 2
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Vinyl aficionados rejoice! Authors Sal Maida (Roxy Music, Sparks) and acclaimed veteran rock scribe and former major label executive Mitchell Cohen discuss their new book THE WHITE LABEL PROMO PRESERVATION SOCIETY: 100 FLOP ALBUMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW (HoZac Books 2021) with host David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. A collection of essays by Maida, Cohen, and numerous contributors including Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group, Nuggets), producer Russ Titelman (Rickie Lee Jones, Ja...
A Conversation With Sal Maida and Mitchell Cohen Flop LP's Pt 2
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBVinyl aficionados rejoice! Authors Sal Maida (Roxy Music, Sparks) and acclaimed veteran rock scribe and former major label executive Mitchell Cohen discuss their new book THE WHITE LABEL PROMO PRESERVATION SOCIETY: 100 FLOP ALBUMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW (HoZac Books 2021) with host David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. A collection of essays by Maida, Cohen, and numerous contributors including Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group, Nuggets), producer Russ Titelman (Rickie Lee Jones, James Taylor), journalists ...
A Conversation With Sal Maida and Mitchell Cohen-Flop LP's Pt. 1
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBVinyl aficionados rejoice! Authors Sal Maida (Roxy Music, Sparks) and acclaimed veteran rock scribe and former major label executive Mitchell Cohen discuss their new book THE WHITE LABEL PROMO PRESERVATION SOCIETY: 100 FLOP ALBUMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW (HoZac Books 2021) with host David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. A collection of essays by Maida, Cohen, and numerous contributors including Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group, Nuggets), producer Russ Titelman (Rickie Lee Jones, James Taylor), journalists ...
A Conversation with Authors Mitchell Cohen & Sal Maida "100 Flop Albums"" Pt. 1
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Vinyl aficionados rejoice! Authors Sal Maida (Roxy Music, Sparks) and acclaimed veteran rock scribe and former major label executive Mitchell Cohen discuss their new book THE WHITE LABEL PROMO PRESERVATION SOCIETY: 100 FLOP ALBUMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW (HoZac Books 2021) with host David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. A collection of essays by Maida, Cohen, and numerous contributors including Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group, Nuggets), producer Russ Titelman (Rickie Lee Jones, Ja...
A Conversation With Arno Hecht
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBYou judge a musician by the company he keeps! A New York City sax colossus, Arno Hecht is a founding member of the iconic Uptown Horns (with Larry Etkin, Bob Funk, Paul Litteral, and Crispin Cioe), the go-to section for artists spanning The Rolling Stones, Joan Jett, Late Night with David Letterman, Iggy Pop, David Johansen, Ronnie Spector, J. Geils Band, Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt, and Joe Cocker to cite a very select few. From the gritty clubs to the world’s biggest stages, Arno affords a home...
A Conversation with Arno Hecht of Uptown Horns, The Rolling Stones, Joan Jett
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBYou judge a musician by the company he keeps! A New York City sax colossus, Arno Hecht is a founding member of the iconic Uptown Horns (with Larry Etkin, Bob Funk, Paul Litteral, and Crispin Cioe), the go-to section for artists spanning The Rolling Stones, Joan Jett, Late Night with David Letterman, Iggy Pop, David Johansen, Ronnie Spector, J. Geils Band, Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt, and Joe Cocker to cite a very select few. From the gritty clubs to the world’s biggest stages, Arno affords a home...
A Conversation with Arno Hecht of Uptown Horns, The Rolling Stones, Joan Jett
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBSend us a Text Message. You judge a musician by the company he keeps! A New York City sax colossus, Arno Hecht is a founding member of the iconic Uptown Horns (with Larry Etkin, Bob Funk, Paul Litteral, and Crispin Cioe), the go-to section for artists spanning The Rolling Stones, Joan Jett, Late Night with David Letterman, Iggy Pop, David Johansen, Ronnie Spector, J. Geils Band, Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt, and Joe Cocker to cite a very select few. From the gritty clubs to the world’s biggest st...
A Conversation With John Altman Pt 2
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBSend us a Text Message. John Altman: Not to be confused with the British actor, this Londoner is among the most prolific and accomplished composers, arrangers, and producers in the history of recorded music. And when he’s not scoring films (James Bond), or making hits with George Michael, Monty Python (“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”), Rod Stewart, Tina Turner and Barry White, Simple Minds, and Bjork, to cite a scant few, Altman blows his sax on the bandstand with the UK’s jazz eli...
A Conversation With John Altman Pt 1
July 06, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSend us a Text Message. John Altman: Not to be confused with the British actor, this Londoner is among the most prolific and accomplished composers, arrangers, and producers in the history of recorded music. And when he’s not scoring films (James Bond), or making hits with George Michael, Monty Python (“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”), Rod Stewart, Tina Turner and Barry White, Simple Minds, and Bjork, to cite a scant few, Altman blows his sax on the bandstand with the UK’s jazz eli...
A Conversation With Michael League
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBMichael League: The Snarkiest Puppy Perseveres! He is a bassist, producer, collaborator, entrepreneur, label owner, recording artist, musical director, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and… light-bulb changer! As the founder and bandleader of Snarky Puppy, Michael League has carried the torch of world music – jazz fusion maestros such as Joe Zawinul, Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, and Manu Dibango into the 21st Century, among others, with astounding success. Massively popular, the rotating col...
A Conversation with Bassist Bandleader Michael League of Snarky Puppy
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Michael League: The Snarkiest Puppy Perseveres! He is a bassist, producer, collaborator, entrepreneur, label owner, recording artist, musical director, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and… light-bulb changer! As the founder and bandleader of Snarky Puppy, Michael League has carried the torch of world music – jazz fusion maestros such as Joe Zawinul, Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, and Manu Dibango into the 21st Century, among others, with astounding success. Massively ...
A Conversation With Dave Swift
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBDave Swift (Later…with Jools Holland NOTES FROM AN ARTIST WITH DAVE SWIFT: He is the UK’s most recognized bass player by way of his tenure on the BBC's “Later…with Jools Holland” television program for over two decades which features legendary and undiscovered artists for live studio performances, interviews and musical magic. Dave is also a devout student of the bass – from its history and its greatest players to the machinations of both the electric and upright. Swift is also and ardent ed...