The Donna Summer Podcast
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Celebrating Thriller @ 25
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The Book of Lies Companion Soundtrack Podcast
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Debuted in 2007, the Traneumentary was a pioneering documentary podcast series celebrating the artistry and recordings of John Coltrane. An illustrious collection of guests including Jimmy Cobb, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins and many more share their personal accounts of John Coltrane and his music.
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The Miles Davis Podcast
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Tom Scott’s Podcast Express spotlights many of the people the legendary saxophonist and composer has known in the course of his 50-year career in entertainment. Tom visits with master musicians, actors, writers, filmmakers, members of the media and politicos as they talk about their struggles and triumphs. They'll be some laughs, too.
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Legendary singer and songwriter Leon Ware talks about his new album Moon Ride.
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Guitarist Pat Metheny talks about his recorded works, guitars and more on this up close and personal series.
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Herbie Hanocks talks making music, Joni Mitchell and more.
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Return To Forever - The Anthology, Reunion and Tour
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Secrets and Stories - The true myths behind the music of The Real Tuesday Weld and The Clerkenwell Kid.
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Celebrating Stax Records 50th Anniversary and the relaunch of the legendary label with past and present day Stax artists.
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Join Billy Bob Thornton as he talks about the music that shaped his life, drumming, song writing, recording and the stories that inspired his most recent album, Beautiful Door.
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The NYU JazzCast Series features in-depth interviews with legendary and innovative jazz artists in conversation with Dave Schroeder (ie: Dr. Dave), NYU Jazz Studies Director. The series shares the creative and human qualities of inspired artists with everyone, focusing on their musical process and career development. Featuring artists such as Jimmy Cobb, Kenny Burrell, Wayne Shorter, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Herb Alpert, Tom Sco ...
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Queen Latifah raps about musical influences, the movies and her album Travlin Light.
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Celebrating the greatest jazz singer of all time - Ms. Ella Fitzgerald. Join Phil Ramone, Lizz Wright, Dave Koz, Ruben Studdard, Monica Mancini, Take 6, Jon Faddis and George Duke as they share their experiences with Ella.
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2009 is the 50th anniversary of American’s greatest record label and global music icon – Motown! Celebrate the anniversary with this podcast series featuring rare and intimate conversations with Motown legends, producers, songwriters and singers.
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Join the legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder as he talks about some of his greatest jazz recordings for the Prestige label.
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Join Elvis Costello as he recounts the first 10 years of his career.
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Celebrating the music of Bob Marley
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"Stage Door Johnny: John Miller Takes on Broadway" is a witty and unconventional take on the Broadway songbook from New York's top bassist and music coordinator for nearly 100 Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals.
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An Intimate Tour Through The Music of Yo-Yo Ma » An Intimate Tour Through The Music of Yo-Yo Ma
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An Intimate Tour Through The Music of Yo-Yo Ma
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Tom and Paul Shaffer continue their discussion and discuss David Letterman days and much more.
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Tom and Paul Shaffer go back a long time most notably when they were Blues Brothers. Join Tom and Paul as they have a most entertaining conversation about their decades working together.
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Tom talks with best selling author Michael Connelly (Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer).
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Tom talks to legendary television and movie writer and producer Lowell Ganz (Night Shift, Splash, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, City Slickers, Parenthood, The Odd Couple and more.).
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Featured on the JazzCast: Joel Chriss - Jazz Manager, Agent and CEO of the Hampton's Jazz Fest.
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Featured on this episode is jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Dezron Douglas.
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Featured on this episode is television composer, music supervisor, producer and consultant Jonathan Firstenberg.
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Drummers Roundtable 2 - JR Robinson, Rick Marotta, Vinnie Colaiuta
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Tom sits down with another trio of amazing drummers: JR Robinson, Rick Marotta and Vinnie Colaiuta. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the drums and share in career highlights.
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Tom visits with Patrick Wayne, son of legendary actor John Wayne.
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Tom chats with his long time friend and guitar legend Steve Lukather.
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Tom visits with his old friend and legendary musician, author and businessman Jimmy Buffett.
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On this episode we talk to special guests from Paris - Nicolas Prost (classical saxophonist) and Sebastian Paindestre (pianist).
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Tom talks with legendary American film and television director, writer, producer, composer, guitarist and actor Chuck Lorre.
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Featured on this episode is film composer Chris Hijian.
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Featured is pianist Michael Wolff.
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Tom visits with retired United States Army lieutenant general and former United States National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. From United States history to wartime strategy to AC/DC, Tom and H.R. cover a fascinating blend of topics .
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Featured guest is composer Justin Delo Joio.
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Tom talks with the truly amazing astronomer and planetary scientist Steve Squyres. Steve shares in his story about how he became an astronomer, talks about the Mars Exploration Rover Mission and much much more.
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Tom talks with the brilliant drummer Jeff Hamilton. The two discuss how Jeff got started in jazz and then reminisce about the lessons, good times and experiences working and knowing many of the music’s greatest legends including Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy Rich and many many more!…
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Tom visits with legendary trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen. The two friends talk about Doc’s beginnings on trumpet, early influences, leading the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson, and recording the album “Brand New Thing” that Tom produced with Doc.
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Tom catches up with Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen. The two talk about early jazz influences, Walter Becker, Bard College, the origin of Steely Dan, The Nightfly, meeting and working on classic albums Aja and Gaucho and a whole lot more.
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Tom visits with the hugely talented and versatile musician Vince Gill. Vince shares his story of becoming a musician, playing loud guitar and finding himself on stage with the Eagles and much more.
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Tom sits down with musician, producer and YouTube sensation Rick Beato. The two discuss Rick's musical upbringing, his life as a musician, and the evolution of his wildly popular YouTube channel.
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Tom and Grammy Award winning multi-talented bassist Christian McBride have a spirited conversation about growing up with music in the air, influences, mentors, brushes with greatest and a lot more.
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Tom visits with actor, producer, director James Widdoes. James is best known for playing Robert Hoover in the movie Animal House but is also a successful producer and director working on many television series such as Boston Common, Reba, The King of Queens, Two and a Half Men and Mom.
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Tom catches up with his old high school buddy and partner in fun Ed Begley Jr. The two converse about their mutual friend John Belushi, growing up in Hollywood and the elimination of fossil fuels.
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Vocalists Patti Austin and Kurt Elling are not only two of the most talented artists who sing extremely well but they are also two of the wildest characters you will ever meet. On this podcast, they join Tom in a stimulating conversation that covers each artist’s background, influences, approaches to their work and share a few stories.…
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Tom sits down with talented bluesman, guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and 5-time Grammy winner Keb' Mo'. Keb' shares his inspiring story from his beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to working his way into the famed A&M Studios to finding the blues to making it and beyond.
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Several years ago, I had the privilege of witnessing Chris Matthews prepare for his popular Hardball show on MSNBC. I never forgot the intense energy that was apparent in the studio as he and his staff prepared for the show. In a way, Chris and his staff reminded me of playing jazz in the moment. Recently, I had a chance to talk with Chris about a …
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Tom’s friendship with songwriting legend and actor Paul Williams dates back to 1971. On this Podcast Express episode, the two old friends talk about memorable times and tie it all into the present. There is no shortage of music legend discussed here.
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Saxsession (with Dave Koz, Grace Kelly, Gerald Albright)
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After playing the saxophone for over 50 years, Tom wanted to dedicate an episode to discuss the sax with a few of his colleagues who have mastered the instrument but have also built careers entertaining audiences with their playing. Dave Koz, Grace Kelly and Gerald Albright sit down with Tom on a special Podcast Express roundtable.…
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On this episode of the Podcast Express, Tom visits with entertainment icon Lou Adler. From Sam Cooke to Carole King to the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Up In Smoke to the Monterey Pop Festival, Tom and Lou discuss these legendary topics and much much more. This episode is simply historic.
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Tom and his longtime friend Dave Grusin sit down and discuss the remarkable (and historic) career of the composer, arranger, producer, pianist and co-founder of GRP Records. From Dave’s early career with Andy Williams to scoring “The Graduate” and "Heaven Can Wait" to building a hugely successful record label to being the subject of a documentary a…
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Drummer, singer, songwriter, author, humanitarian, and icon Sheila E. joins Tom on the Podcast Express. Topics explored range from growing up in a musical family in the Bay Area to Sammy Davis Jr. to Marvin Gaye to Prince to songwriting and much more.
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Tom sits down with political commentator, former RNC Chairperson and former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Michael Steele. The two discuss a wide range of topics including Michael’s upbringing, stint as a DJ, musical theater, the band Yes, joining the seminary, and winding up in politics.
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Drummers Roundtable: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd, Nate Smith
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Tom sits down with three amazing drummers: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd and Nate Smith. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the instrument, share in career highlights and a few stories along the way. The result is an action packed Podcast Express episode not to be missed.
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Celebrated actor Malcolm McDowell joins Tom on the Podcast Express. The two friends discuss Malcolm’s brilliant career with an emphasis on wonderful accounts with legends Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Stanley Kubrick. Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione and the film "Caligula" hysterically find their way into the conversation and m…
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Actor, comedian and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi is Tom's guest on the Podcast Express. The two friends actually go back a long way when Tom played with Jim's brother John in the infamous Blues Brothers band. Tom and Jim discuss that classic concert, Jim's beginnings into acting, tender moments with brother John, Julie Newmar and the cannabis busine…
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Tom and longtime friend Anjelica Huston discuss the Academy Award-winner’s upbringing with her famed family. They also discuss Anjelica’s beginnings into music, acting, and their first meeting at a hipster party in the early 1970’s following a Carole King concert and much more.
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The amazingly talented Ray Parker Jr. visits with Tom on the Podcast Express. The two old friends talk about Ray’s beginnings in Detroit, arriving in Los Angeles and breaking into the studio system, musical influences, songwriting and succeeding. As you will hear, Ray’s journey is truly fascinating.
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Tom visits with the late Al Schmitt one of the most prolific recording engineers in music history. The two discuss Al’s beginnings of his career, recording Duke Ellington, moving to Los Angeles, sessions with Hank Mancini, the lost art of mic placement and the greatest power of music.
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Tom and musician, writer, actor, director Billy Bob Thornton have a spirited conversation about musical passions, Elvis, recording, acting, mutual friends and chasing your dreams.
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Tom visits with lobbyist (and friend) Jim Free who worked in President Carter’s White House as Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Affairs. Jim is also an environmental issues advocate, long term supporter of The Carter Center’s programs focused on peace and health. Jim was instrumental securing songwriting rights on behalf of BMI …
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Tom talks with the hugely talented vocalist and guitarist Becca Stevens. Becca shares in her upbringing in a musical family, how she found her way into jazz, songwriting with David Crosby and what's on tap in 2021.
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The legendary Herb Alpert visits with Tom. The two friends discuss Herb’s start into the music business, songwriting, Sam Cooke, the evolution of the Tijuana Brass, that famous cover featuring whipped cream, A&M Studios, and the power of music as it pertains to life.
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Tom visits with the multi-talented Vanessa Williams. The two friends cover a wide range of topics in their conversation including listening to WRBR, playing french horn, becoming the first African American Miss America, chart topping pop music success, Broadway fame, Covid 19, selling fashion from a living room to Black Theater United and the recor…
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PREVIEW EPISODE: Tom Scott talks with country artist Eric Church about his musical influences, the start of his career, songwriting, Cannabis and why he agreed to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.By Tom Scott
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Featured is composer/saxophonist Ben Wendel.
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Featured is saxophonist Lenny Pickett.
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Featured is saxophonist Tim Ries.
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