Best Helliwell Podcasts (2024)

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WORLD PREMIERE - "The Gift": Song By Robert Miller. Arrangement By Grammy Winner Michael Abene. Praised By David Amram, John Helliwell, Fay Claassen, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Danny Gottlieb, Leslie ... 8:44

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WORLD PREMIERE! "The Gift": song by Robert Miller and arrangement by Michael Abene. I originally wrote "The Gift" as a love song ballad on the occasion of the birth of my first granddaughter. My band, Project Grand Slam, recorded and released the song in 2015 on our "Made In New York" album. In April 2024 Michael Abene was a guest on this podcast. …

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II. Broadway's Greatest Lyricist. "Oklahoma", "The Sound Of Music", The King And I". With Jessie Barth! 33:42

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Oscar 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 Rog…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - RON CARTER. "The Maestro". World's Most Revered Jazz Bassist. Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Many More! 39:42

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Ron Carter is “the Maestro”, the world’s most renowned bassist. He’s the most recorded bassist in jazz history and a 3x Grammy winner. He’s played with everyone from Cannonball Adder…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - DAVID AMRAM. World Famous Composer, Conductor, Multi-Instrumentalist! 39:59

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. David Amram is a National Treasure. He’s a Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz and Popular music. He’s performed with a Who’s Who in all three genres including Aaron Copeland, Theloniou…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - AL KOOPER. Blood Sweat & Tears, Bob Dylan, The Blues Project, Super Session! 45:06

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Al Kooper is a true Superstar of rock music. He was a member of The Blues Project. He founded Blood Sweat & Tears. He recorded Super Session with Michael Bloomfield and Stephen Still…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - JUDY COLLINS: Iconic Singer And Songwriter. "Both Sides Now". "Send In The Clowns"! 46:00

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Judy 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 “Se…

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Lou Christie - '60s Star: "Lightning Strikes", "The Gypsy Cried", "Two Faces Have I", "Rhapsody In The Rain" And More! 46:18

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Lou Christie was a Star and a Hit Machine in the 1960s with his distinctive falsetto voice and songs like “Lightnin’ Strikes” (a #1 smash), “The Gypsy Cried”, “Two Faces Have I”, “Rhapsody In The Rain”, and More. He was featured in Dick Clark’s Cavalcade Of Stars and on all the major music television shows including Where The Action Is, Hullabaloo …

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Joey Dee - '60s Star With Joey Dee And The Starlighters: "The Peppermint Twist"! 42:32

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Joey Dee and the Starlighters were Stars of the early 1960s. Joey wrote and sang “The Peppermint Twist”, a #1 song in 1962 that was integral to the worldwide twist dance craze phenomenon. They became the house band at The Peppermint Lounge in NYC, where people lined up each night to get in to rub elbows with the Stars of that era including Jackie K…

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Peter Asher And Jeremy Clyde - '60s Stars With Peter & Gordon ("A World Without Love") And Chad & Jeremy ("A Summer Song")! 49:56

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Peter Asher (Peter & Gordon) and Jeremy Clyde (Chad & Jeremy) were stars during the British Invasion era of the 1960s. Peter & Gordon had massive hits with songs like “A World Without Love” and “I Go To Pieces”. Peter went on to have an illustrious career in the music business, first as the head of A&R for Apple Records where he signed a then-unkno…

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Harvey Brooks - One Of The Most Important Bassists Of The Rock Era. Played With Bob Dylan, The Doors, The Electric Flag, John Sebastian, Miles Davis And Many More! 33:34

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Harvey Brooks is one of the most important and heralded bass players of the entire rock era. Starting in the 1960s he played on so many seminal albums and singles including Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited", "Super Session" with Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills, Bloomfield's band, The Electric Flag, and even Miles Davis's groundbreaki…

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SPECIAL EPISODE - Celebrating 2 Million Downloads! 3:42

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This is a Very Special Episode celebrating that we’ve just passed 2 million downloads for the podcast! I started the podcast in March 2021 during the depths of the pandemic, with no audience at all. It took two years to reach 1 million downloads but just one more year to reach 2 million. I’m extremely thankful for all the wonderful guests that I’ve…

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Chris McDonald - Grammy Nominated, Emmy Winning, Nashville-Based Arranger And Composer. Has Worked With Carrie Underwood, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson! 30:03

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Chris McDonald is a Grammy nominated, Emmy winning arranger/composer. He's been a fixture in Nashville's recording scene for over 40 years as the "go to" arranger for brass, strings and orchestral writing, and for big bands. His group, the Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra, recently released its 9th album called "It's About Time". He's done arrangement…

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Annie Haslam - Singer With Renaissance, The Acclaimed British Symphonic Rock Band. "Northern Lights" Top UK Hit. 2nd Career As Visual Artist! 38:48

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Annie Haslam is the longtime singer for Renaissance, the celebrated British symphonic and progressive rock band. She's also had a long solo career and a 2nd career as a visual artist. With Renaissance she recorded 11 studio albums plus several live albums. She has a 5 octave range. Renaissance had a hit single in 1978 with "Northern Lights" which r…

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Drum Summit - Featuring Three Of The World's Best Jazz Drummers: Peter Erskine, Danny Gottlieb And Adam Nussbaum! 41:04

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This is a Drum Summit, a Special Episode of the podcast. It features three of the world’s best jazz drummers: Peter Erskine, Danny Gottlieb and Adam Nussbaum. Each has previously been a guest on the podcast, but now they’re together in this episode. Peter Erskine is a 2x Grammy winner and a 10x Best Jazz Drummer winner. He’s played with Weather Rep…

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"Rockin' The Kremlin" - New Book By David Junk, Former CEO Of Universal Music Russia. Talks About Putin, Oligarchs, Corruption And Music In Russia! 27:38

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“Rockin’ The Kremlin” is the new book by David Junk, Longtime former CEO of Universal Music Russia after the fall of Communism. He dealt with Putin, cronyism, oligarchs, corruption and violence as he introduced western stars and their music into Russia, including Sting, Metallica and Mariah Carey. My featured song is “Get Out!” from the album PGS 7…

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Augustin Hadelich - World Famous Classical Violinist. Plays Bluegrass Too! Soloist With Most Major U.S. And International Orchestras. Grammy Winner. "Instrumentalist Of The Year" Winner. New Album: "American ... 42:39

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Augustin Hadelich is a World Famous Classical Violinist. And a Bluegrass Star too! He has performed as a soloist with major U.S. and international orchestras. He’s a Grammy winner and “Instrumentalist Of The Year” winner. I saw him perform recently and he left the audience speechless, particularly with his stunning bluegrass solo encore performance…

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Mandoki Soulmates - Leslie Mandoki And Nick Van Eede. European Supergroup. Players Have Included Ian Anderson, Jack Bruce, David Clayton-Thomas, Randy Brecker. New Album Out! 30:58

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Mandoki Soulmates is a European Supergroup led by Leslie Mandoki, who escaped from Communist Hungary to the West at a young age and formed the Soulmates over 30 years ago. Lineups have included Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Jack Bruce (Cream), David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears) and many others. Leslie is joined on this show by Nick van Eede o…

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John Berry - Grammy Award Winning Country Music Star. He’s Released 20 albums and had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Chart Including the #1 Single "Your Love Amazes Me" and 6 Additional Top Ten ... 28:08

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John Berry is a Grammy Award winning Country Music Star. He’s released 20 albums including a Platinum and two Gold records. He’s had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Chart including the #1 single “Your Love Amazes Me” and 6 additional Top Ten Hits. My featured song is “My Love” from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link. -----…

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Steve Gadd - World Class Drummer. Played And/Or Toured With James Taylor, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Sinatra, Pavarotti. Recordings Include "Aja", "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover", "The Hustle ... 34:50

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Steve Gadd is a World Class Drummer who has played and/or toured with a Who’s Who of Superstars including James Taylor, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Frank Sinatra and Luciano Pavoratti. He’s played on countless hit records including Paul Simon’s “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” and “Late In The Evening” and Steely Dan’s “Aja”. My featured so…

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Bass Summit - Featuring Three Of The World's Best Bassists: Ron Carter ("The Maestro"), Jerry Jemmott ("The Groovemaster"), And Mark Egan (Pat Metheny Group/Elements)! 35:20

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This is a Special Episode of the podcast that I call a Bass Summit. It features three of the world’s best bass players: Ron Carter is called the Maestro. He’s probably the most revered bassist of all time and certainly the most recorded jazz bassist. He’s a 3x Grammy winner. He was a member of Miles Davis’s groundbreaking quintet in the 1960s. He’s…

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Antonio Farao - Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Pianist. Performed With Jack DeJohnette, Billy Cobham, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride, John Patitucci! 28:11

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Antonio Farao is an Italian-born Internationally acclaimed Jazz Pianist. He has performed with Jack DeJohnette, Billy Cobham, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride and John Patitucci among others. My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “Nardis” from my debut 1994 album Miles Behind. Spotify link. ------------------…

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Chris Spedding - Superstar British Guitarist And Session Musician. Played With McCartney, Elton, Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Harry Nilsson, Art Garfunkel. Produced The Sex Pistols! 38:14

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Chris Spedding is a Superstar British Guitarist. He’s played and/or recorded with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Harry Nilsson, Art Garfunkel, on the Jesus Christ Superstar album, and many others. He also produced the Sex Pistols. My featured song is my reimagined version of Cream’s version of “I’m So Glad”. Spotify link. --…

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John McEuen - Banjo Star. Original Member Of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: "Mr. Bojangles". Lifelong Friend Of Steve Martin And Played On "King Tut" And Their Grammy Winning Bluegrass Album! 46:10

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John McEuen is a Banjo Star and an original member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which had a big hit with “Mr. Bojangles”. He’s also a lifelong friend of Steve Martin and played on his hit song “King Tut” and also on their Grammy winning bluegrass album. He’s recorded over 40 albums including four that went Platinum and 5 Gold. His latest album is…

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Rock Photographers Summit - Featuring Five Of The Best Rock 'n Roll Photographers: Ebet Roberts, Bob Gruen, Jay Blakesberg, Elliott Landy And Gered Mankowitz! 40:37

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This is a Special Episode of the podcast that I call a Rock Photographers Summit. It features five of the best rock n’ roll photographers of the era: Ebet Roberts - Downtown NYC punk and New Wave scene. Television, Talking Heads, Blondie, Miles Davis. Bob Gruen - John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, NY Dolls, The Clash, The Ramones. Ja…

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Joe "Bean" Esposito - Vocalist with The Brooklyn Bridge. Had Hit Songs In "Flashdance", "The Karate Kid", "Coming To America", “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”. Sang With Donna Summer, Laura Branigan ... 31:24

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Joe “Bean” Esposito is an acclaimed singer/songwriter. He’s the lead singer with The Brooklyn Bridge, which had a huge hit in the 1960s with “The Worst That Could Happen” when Johnny Maestro was the lead singer. Joe has had hit songs in many movies including “Flashdance”, “The Karate Kid”, “Coming To America”, “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”…

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Billy J. Kramer - Of Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas, The Iconic 1960s Band That Had Massive Hits With "Little Children", "Bad To Me", "From A Window" Etc. And Were Managed By Brian Epstein. New Album ... 34:19

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Billy J. Kramer, of Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, was a huge Rock Star during the British Invasion era of the 1960s. They had massive hits with a string of songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney including “Do You Want To Know A Secret”, “Bad To Me”, “From A Window”, “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” and “I Call Your Name”. But their biggest hit…

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David Amram - National Treasure. Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz, Popular. Played With Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson. Composer For NY Philharmonic, NY Shakespeare Fest, Films ... 40:36

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David Amram is a National Treasure. He’s a Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz and Popular music. He’s performed with a Who’s Who in all three genres including Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Judy Collins. Leonard Bernstein named him the first Composer-In-Residence for the New York Philharmonic. Joseph Pa…

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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! 43:39

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Livingston 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 the album Made in New York by my band Project Grand Slam.…

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"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 ... 21:33

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“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 Pennsylvania and capture Robert’s band, Project Grand S…

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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! 41:01

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Charlie 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 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons including “Big Girls D…

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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 ... 29:12

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Mark 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 Stephen Sondheim. This is a fascinating interview! My f…

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How V. is planning for a sustainable future, with Matt Dunlop and James Helliwell 15:56

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Sam Shaw speaks to Matt Dunlop, Sustainability & Decarbonisation Director at V., and James Helliwell, V.'s Decarbonisation Manager. In their conversation, they discuss V.'s involvement in the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, the challenges faced by the maritime industry around decarbonisation and what V. is doing about it, an…

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Adam Nussbaum - Jazz Drummer Extraordinaire. Played On Hundreds Of Recordings With John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz, John Scofield, Many More! 39:25

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Adam 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 Lucien from my “lost” 1994 debut album Miles Behind. Spotify…

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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! 22:52

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Ebet 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 Times and Newsweek and are in the permanent collections…

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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 ... 42:01

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Peter 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 episode is part interview and part concert, as Peter si…

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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! 38:20

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Jesse 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 Woodstock generation. He’s a pioneer in folk and American roo…

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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 ... 45:09

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Judy 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 speaker. And she had one of the greatest songs of the roc…

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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! 38:46

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Brothers 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 Herman and many more. My featured song is “Easier Sai…

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Jay Siegel - The Tokens: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" And "Portrait Of My Love". Producer For Tony Orlando And Dawn, The Chiffons, The Happenings! 35:11

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Jay 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 producing hits for other artists including Tony Orlando and …

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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")! 37:20

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James 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 is the subject of a documentary film called “The Openin…

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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 ... 42:48

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Danny 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 played with at the U. of Miami, the Jazz Fusion era, an…

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Michael Simon - Leading Television Director: "Survivor" 25 Finales; "Ridiculousness" 42 Seasons; "Soul Train"; VH1 - Miles Davis, Prince; Bee Gees "One Night Only"; And More! 35:27

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Michael 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 much more. My featured song is “The Winner” from the …

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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 ... 43:51

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Jimmy 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 “Fiddler On The Roof” in High School, his 15 year affili…

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“East Side Sessions” - Again! Robert's Acclaimed 2020 Album. Called "Album Of The Year!", "Impeccable!", "Another Winner!" And "A Sonic Tour De Force"! 14:13

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“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 effusive in their praise and called it “Album Of The Year…

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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 ... 33:32

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Jodi 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 the album The PGS Experience by my band, Project Grand …

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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! 47:38

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Joe 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 “Out Of Tahini” from the album Play by my band, Projec…

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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! 48:42

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Peter 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 Milk Today", "Listen People" and many more. My Co-Hos…

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Peter Tiehuis - Acclaimed Dutch Guitarist. He's played With Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz, Tina Turner, Elvis Costello And Herbie Hancock! 29:37

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Peter 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 Rich Ones”. Spotify link. --------------------------------…

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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! 46:50

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Peter 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 Mitchell, Steely Dan and many more. He was voted Best J…

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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 ... 31:21

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Music 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 two artists who graduated from the program: Amanda Pas…

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