Latest Project grand slam Podcast Episodes
Livingston Taylor - Renowned Singer/Songwriter For 50+ Years. Brother Of James and Kate Taylor. Talks About His Family, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Jethro Tull And More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - July 05, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsLivingston Taylor is a renowned singer/songwriter for over 50 years. He’s the brother of James and Kate Taylor. In this interview Liv discusses his family, opening for Joni Mitchell and Jethro Tull, collaborating with Carly Simon and much more. My featured song is “New York City Groove” from th...
"It's Alive" Again - Featuring Four Songs From Robert's Acclaimed “Live” Album: "Yeah Yeah", "I Can't Explain", "The Queen's Carnival", "Redemption Road". Called "Magnificent!", "Amazing!", "An Instant Classic!"
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - July 03, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings“It’s Alive” Again features four songs from Robert’s acclaimed “live” album: “Yeah Yeah”, “I Can’t Explain”, “The Queen’s Carnival” and “Redemption Road”. The album has been called “Magnificent!”, “Amazing!”, and “An Instant Classic!”. The album’s songs were recorded at festivals in Serbia and P...
Charlie Calello - The "Hit Man". Arranger And Producer Of 100+ Billboard Chart Hits For Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro, And Many More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - July 01, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsCharlie Calello is called the “Hit Man” for good reason. He has arranged or produced over 100 Billboard Hits for dozens of major artists. His hits include “Sweet Caroline” (Neil Diamond), “My Heart Belongs To Me” (Barbra Streisand), “After The Lovin” (Englebert Humperdinck) and many hits for Fra...
Mark Horowitz - Senior Music Specialist - U.S. Library Of Congress. In Charge Of Collections Including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson, Many More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 28, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMark Horowitz is a Senior Music Specialist in the Music Division of the United States Library of Congress. He is in charge of the collections of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson and many more. He’s also written a book about S...
Adam Nussbaum - Jazz Drummer Extraordinaire. Played On Hundreds Of Recordings With John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz, John Scofield, Many More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 26, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsAdam Nussbaum is an extraordinary jazz drummer. He’s played on hundreds of recordings with a Who’s Who in the jazz world including John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz and John Scofield. My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “All Blues” sing by the late great Jon Lucie...
Ebet Roberts - Acclaimed Photographer Of Punk And New Wave Bands Including Blondie, Talking Heads, Ramones At NYC Clubs Like CBGBs. Photos In Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame And Grammy Museum!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 24, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsEbet Roberts is an acclaimed photographer who captured the Punk and New Wave scene in New York City at CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City during the heyday of bands like Blondie, Talking Heads, Television, The Ramones and also Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Prince. Her photos have been in Rolling Stone, NY T...
Peter Yarrow - Peter Paul And Mary, Iconic Folk Trio: "Blowin' In The Wind", "Puff The Magic Dragon", “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, "Lemon Tree". Interview Plus Concert. Talks About PP&M, Bob Dylan, 1963 March On Washington, Much More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 21, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPeter Yarrow was a member of the iconic folk group Peter Paul and Mary, the trio which had so many hits in the 1960s including “Blowin In The Wind”, “Puff The Magic Dragon” (which Peter co-wrote), “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, “Lemon Tree”, “I Dig Rock And Roll Music” and many more. This wonderful e...
Jesse Colin Young - The Youngbloods. "Get Together": Anthem For The Woodstock Generation During The 1967 Summer Of Love. From NYC Folk Musician To Counterculture Hero!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 19, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJesse Colin Young started out as a NYC folk musician playing at all the clubs in Greenwich Village, and then became a San Francisco-based Counterculture Hero during the 1967 Summer Of Love with his massive hit “Get Together” by his band The Youngbloods. The song became the anthem for the Woodsto...
Judy Collins - Iconic Renaissance Artist And Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter With 55 Albums And Hit Singles Including “Both Sides Now” And “Send In The Clowns”; Also Social Activist, Filmmaker, Author, Keynote Speaker!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 17, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJudy Collins is an iconic Renaissance Artist and Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter with 55 albums and hit singles including Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Send In The Clowns”. She has been a dominating force in social activism, as a filmmaker, author and as a keynote spe...
The La Barbera Brothers - Legendary Musicians Joe (Drums), Pat (Saxophone) And John (Arranger/Composer). Played With Bill Evans, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Many More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 14, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsBrothers Joe, Pat and John La Barbera are legendary musicians. Joe is an acclaimed jazz drummer, Pat is a celebrated saxophonist, and John is a renowned arranger and composer. Together they have played with a Who’s Who in music including Bill Evans, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Woody...
Jay Siegel - The Tokens: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" And "Portrait Of My Love". Producer For Tony Orlando And Dawn, The Chiffons, The Happenings!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 12, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJay Siegel is the original lead singer of The Tokens, the ‘60s band that had a massive worldwide hit with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and a follow up hit with “Portrait Of My Love”. The group formed in Brooklyn, New York and Neil Sedaka was an original member. Jay also had a parallel career produc...
James Lee Stanley - Musician (Toured With Stephen Wright, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Tork); Actor (Singing Klingon On "StarTrek Deep Space Nine"); Documentary Star ("The Opening Act")!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 10, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJames Lee Stanley is an artist who has had a very eclectic career. As a musician he has produced 32 albums and has toured with Stephen Wright, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Tork and Robin Williams. As an actor he played the Singing Klingon on the “StarTrek Deep Space Nine” TV show for five years. And he i...
Danny Gottlieb - All Star Drummer. Played With The Pat Metheny Group, John McLoughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, Gary Burton Quartet, Mark Egan and Elements, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Gary Sinese's Lt. Dan Band, And More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 07, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDanny Gottlieb is an All-Star Drummer. He's played with The Pat Metheny Group, John McLoughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, the Gary Burton Quartet, Mark Egan and Elements, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Gary Sinese's Lt. Dan Band, and many more. We discuss all the incredible musicians that he met and p...
Michael Simon - Leading Television Director: "Survivor" 25 Finales; "Ridiculousness" 42 Seasons; "Soul Train"; VH1 - Miles Davis, Prince; Bee Gees "One Night Only"; And More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 05, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMichael Simon has been a leading television director for the past 35 years. He has directed 25 live final episodes of “Survivor”, 42 seasons of “Ridiculousness”, “Soul Train”, VH1 episodes featuring Miles Davis, Prince and others; the Bee Gees HBO Special “One Night Only”, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and...
Jimmy Vivino - All-Star Guitarist; Bandleader Of Conan O'Brien's TV Show Bands; Member Of The Fab Faux, World’s Greatest Beatles Tribute Band. Member of Canned Heat. Talks About Zero Mostel and Fiddler On The Roof, Al Kooper, Laura Nyro And More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - June 03, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJimmy Vivino is an All-Star Guitarist, Keyboard Player and Bandleader. He was the bandleader of Conan O’Brien’s various television show bands; a member of the Fab Faux, the world’s greatest Beatles tribute band, and currently a member of Canned Heat blues band. He talks about playing Tevye in “F...
“East Side Sessions” - Again! Robert's Acclaimed 2020 Album. Called "Album Of The Year!", "Impeccable!", "Another Winner!" And "A Sonic Tour De Force"!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 31, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings“East Side Sessions” is the Project Grand Slam album that I released in January 2020, just a few months before the pandemic caused a worldwide lockdown. The album features 12 of my new songs - all vocals for the first time. Our singer was the incomparable Marilyn Castillo. The reviewers were e...
Jodi Krangle - Celebrated Voiceover Specialist. She's Worked for Disney, Depends, Viagra, Dell, Kraft, Lindt And Many Others. She Specializes In Brand Voice, Commercials, Corporate Narration And Podcasts!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 29, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJodi Krangle is a celebrated Voiceover Specialist. She’s worked in a variety of settings including for Disney, Depends, Viagra, Dell, Kraft, Lindt Chocolates and others. She specializes in Brand Voice, Commercials, Corporate Narration and even Podcasts. My featured song is “Metro Shuffle” from ...
Joe Lovano - Saxophone Titan. Played With Woody Herman, Mel Lewis, Tony Bennett, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Hank Jones, Diana Krall And Many More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 27, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJoe Lovano is a Superstar Grammy Award winning saxophonist who Downbeat Magazine has called “The Titan among us”. He’s played with a Who’s Who of the Jazz world including Woody Herman, Tony Bennett, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Hank Jones and Diana Krall. My featured song is...
Peter Noone - With Co-Host Gary Puckett. Lead Singer Of '60s Stars Herman's Hermits: "I'm Into Something Good", "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter", "Henry VIII, I Am" And Many More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 24, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPeter Noone - better known as Herman with Herman's Hermits - is a 1960s Superstar. They had a remarkable string of hits including #1s: "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" and "Henry VIII, I Am", plus "I'm Into Something Good" (written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin), "Kind Of A Hush", "No...
Peter Tiehuis - Acclaimed Dutch Guitarist. He's played With Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz, Tina Turner, Elvis Costello And Herbie Hancock!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 22, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPeter Tiehuis is one of the best guitarists in Holland. He’s played and recorded with every big star in the Netherlands and many international stars including Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz, Tina Turner, Elvis Costello and Herbie Hancock. My featured song is “The Ric...
Peter Erskine - Superstar Drummer. 2x Grammy Winner. Played With Weather Report, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Many More. 10x Voted Best Jazz Drummer!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 20, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPeter Erskine is a Superstar Drummer. He’s a two-time Grammy winner who has played on over 700 albums and film scores. He rose to worldwide fame with Weather Report, perhaps the greatest band of the 1970s Jazz Fusion era. He has also played with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Steps Ahead, Joni M...
Music To Life - New Voices In Social Change: Next Gen Artists Addressing Human And Civil Rights. With Noel Paul Stookey (Peter Paul & Mary), Liz Sunde (CEO) And Artists Amanda Pascali And Elexa Dawson!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 17, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMusic To Life is a nonprofit that supports new voices in social change: Next Gen Artists addressing Human and Civil Rights issues. This episode introduces Music To Life through its CEO, Liz Stookey Sunde, and her dad, Noel Paul Stookey - who was Paul of Peter Paul and Mary. And also introducing ...
The PGS Ladies: Featuring Six Wonderful Project Grand Slam Singers - Judie Tzuke, Kat Robichaud, Lucy Woodward, Ziarra Washington, Leslie Hunt, And Marilyn Castillo!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 15, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis episode is a special Shout Out to the six wonderful female singers who I’ve featured with my band, Project Grand Slam: Judie Tzuke, Kat Robichaud, Lucy Woodward, Ziarra Washington, Leslie Hunt and Marilyn Castillo. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have such incredible vocalists to interpret...
Oscar Hammerstein II - Broadway's Greatest Lyricist: "The King And I", "Oklahoma", "The Sound Of Music", "Carousel", "South Pacific", "Show Boat", "Flower Drum Song". With Jessie Barth, Oscar Hammerstein Expert!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 13, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsOscar Hammerstein II was Broadway’s greatest lyricist. He was responsible for the book and lyrics to so many of the musicals that created the Golden Era of Broadway. With Richard Rogers he wrote “The King And I”, “Oklahoma”, “The Sound Of Music”, “Carousel”, “South Pacific” and “Flower Drum Song...
Saxophone Summit - Featuring Four World Class Saxophonists: John Helliwell (Supertramp), Fred Lipsius (Blood Sweat & Tears), Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy) And Ada Rovatti (Brecker Brothers Reunion)!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 10, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWelcome to the first Saxophone Summit! Featuring the following four extraordinary world class saxophone players: John Helliwell of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million co...
Tom Morris - Former Senior Executive Of The Boston Symphony Orchestra And The Cleveland Orchestra. Former Artistic Director Of The Ojai Music Festival. Board Member Of Interlochen Arts Center. Forthcoming Autobiography!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 08, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsTom Morris has had an illustrious career in classical music. He was the longtime former Senior Executive of The Boston Symphony Orchestra and then The Cleveland Orchestra. He went on to become the Artistic Director of the Ojai Music Festival. He currently serves on the Board of the Interlochen A...
The Four Seasons - One Of The Greatest Vocal Groups Of All Time: "Sherry", "Dawn (Go Away)", "Big Girls Don't Cry". Featuring Lee Shapiro (Keys), L. Russell Brown (Songwriter), Robby Robinson (Musical Dir) And John Paiva (Guitar)!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 06, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe Four Seasons are one of the greatest vocal groups of all time. Led by Frankie Valli, their lead singer with the distinctive falsetto voice, they had dozens of hits beginning in the early 1960s including “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Can’t Take Me Eyes Off Of You”, “Dawn (Go Away)”, “Rag ...
Mark Egan - Acclaimed Electric Bassist With Pat Metheny Group, Elements, Gil Evans Orchestra. Recorded With Sting, Roger Daltrey, Judy Collins, Cyndi Lauper, Art Garfunkel, Gato Barbieri And More!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 03, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMark Egan is an acclaimed electric bassist. He’s played on countless jazz and pop albums as well as movie and television soundtracks. He was a member of the Pat Metheny Group and then formed the band Elements with drummer Danny Gottlieb. He played with Gil Evans for 13 years. He’s recorded with ...
Jeremy Swift - Star Of "Ted Lasso". Nominated For Emmy. Other Credits Include "Downton Abbey", "Mary Poppins Returns" And "Gosford Park"!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - May 01, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJeremy Swift shot to worldwide fame as Leslie Higgins - the Communications Director for the AFC Richmond football club - in the hit series “Ted Lasso”. He was nominated for an Emmy Award. Before Lasso he was in films such as “Mary Poppins Returns” along with Dick Van Dyke, “Oliver Twist” directe...
Jan Akkerman - Superstar Dutch Guitarist Praised By Brian May, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Steve Vai And Al Di Meola. Voted World's Best Guitarist In 1973 By Melody Maker. Member Of Focus. Played With Jack Bruce And B.B. King!
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More! - April 29, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJan Akkerman is a Superstar Dutch guitarist who has been praised by some of the world’s greatest guitarists including Brian May, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Steve Vai and Al Di Meola. In 1973 Jan was voted the World’s Best Guitarist by the readers of Melody Maker. He first reached internationa...
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