Jayce Turley has not yet reached his 21st birthday, yet he writes and sings songs that sound like a lifetime of experience. You will enjoy the discussion I have with Jayce and you will not want to miss this episode!!!

Jon Beshay is firmly entrenched in the NYC jazz scene. He leads his own groups, writes for other bands and also creates music for theater pieces. We have a great talk about his work and the New York scene. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Holly has a new album out entitled Sweet Decline. We have a great discussion about her music, and the healing power of music. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Lyle is based in Asheville, North Carolina, a rich center of music and creative life. Lyle's music draws upon his classical training and his love of jazz and traditional Appalachian music. You will not want to miss this episode.

Camden West is a classically trained guitarist and singer songwriter. He comes to us with a deep artistic vision and has much to say as a songwriter.

Aubrey Johnson is a wonderful jazz musician and educator. She has performed with Bobby McFerrin and her uncle, the late Lyle Mays. A graduate of the New England Conservatory, she is currently active in New York as a performer at numerous jazz clubs. You will not want to miss this episode as Aubrey shares with us great insights into being a musician…

Moonsville Collective is a Southern California bred folk band that just released their latest album A HUNDRED HIGHWAYS. Corey Adams leader of the band and I have a great discussion about folk and string band music and its lasting appeal. You will not want to miss this interview!!!!

Big Harp George has an ecyclopedic knowledge of Blues Harp playing and players!!! The discussion we have will delight, entertain and INFORM you. You will not want to miss this episode or Big Harp George's new album coming May 15, Cooking With Gas.

Lori has a new album out entitled WHEN THE MORNING COMES. We have a really good discussion about songs on the album and Lori's process for creating and writing songs. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!!

Hannah Gill possesses one of the most ebullient and upbeat musical personalities I've met. Her work with exudes a toe-tapping, Lindy Hopping good time. You will enjoy the wonderful discussion I have with Hannah about her career and the music she makes!!!!!

As the saying goes, Naama knows how to turn a phrase. She is wonderful interpreter of standards from the Great American Songbook. Her upcoming new album Wild Is Love, is a super collection addressing the attraction, bliss, heartbreak and truth about LOVE!!! You will not want to miss the interview I have with Naama!!!…

Ava Swan is a unique voice on the American music scene. Her style of music draws from a number of sources and she writes with a very expressive voice. We have a great discussion about her songwriting and her work in the music world.

Being a fellow Mid-westerner, Leslie and I had a lot to talk about, especially the jazz scene in the Minneapolis area. We also talked about Leslie's wonderful voice, her recordings and approach to standards from the The Great American Songbook. We had a lot of fun, and you will too listening to this episode!!!!…

Pianist Caili O'Doherty is prolific composer, band leader and educator. She brings very interesting insight into her craft. You will not want to miss what she has to say in our wonderful discussion.

What is happening with jazz "down under?" Make sure and listen to episode 181 and my interview with Anton Delecca to find out. We have a great discussion about the jazz scene in Australia and specifically Melbourne. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Dave Baron is a busy in demand bassist in the New York jazz scene. We have a wonderful discussion about his work and forthcoming album.

Jake is a fascinating person to talk to. He is very much into jazz but also modern avant garde music as well. I had a lot of fun picking his creative mind and us talking about music and filling space with sound. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Nina De Vitry is a creative artist with a varied palette of musical resources available to her. On her newest recording, What You Feel is Real, she draws from the musical worlds of R and B, Jazz and Country music to create a wonderfully diverse and expressive array of highly evocative music. We have a great discussion about her music making that yo…

The Kennedys are a wonderful couple collaborating on making some wonderful music. Both are experienced veteran performers and have a wealth of background to share. You will not want to miss this episode.

Spencer LaJoye's music is exceedingly moving on both a lyrical and musical level. We have a wonderful discussion about their music making and Spencer's newest album Shadow Puppets to be released on February 16, 2024.

Annie Moscow just released her SIXTH studio album entitled Land of Dreams. We have a wonderful discussion about her songs, her creative process and about her experiences in music. This is an episode you will not want to miss!!!!

Charlotte Morris' newest album Wild Child contains some excellent songwriting with tuneful melodies and great lyrics. We have a great discussion about the craft of songwriting and how that craft is cultivated.

Caroline Cotter has been an international traveler who now resides near Acadia National Park in Maine. Her music is full of positive images, self care and a "keep going upward" theme to life. We have a great discussion about the cathartic nature of her music and how it has helped her and others.

Laxton's latest self titled album Mikhail Laxton was released in August of 2023. We have a great conversation about the album, Mikhail's background and inspiration for the songs he writes and sings.

Julian Talamantez Brolaski's newest album It's Okay Honey, is an ode to good old country music like the Carter Family and Hank Williams Sr. You will not want to miss this episode where Julian and I talk country music, yodeling, and poetry!!!!

To call Billy Kilson's discography and resume impressive would be an understatement. He has played with numerous remarkable musicians during his career. In addition to playing Billy also serves on the faculty at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. His insight's into drumming and teaching are valuable information, and available here!!! You will …

Doug Albrechts IS the band Little Falls Trophy. Other than drums, he plays ALL the instruments, sings and writes the songs for the band's newest album Dutch Motel. We have a great discussion about music that you will not want to miss!!

Randy Napoleon has a wonderful career as a jazz guitarist. Having been a sideman with Freddie Cole, leading his own groups and now enabling others as an educator at Michigan State University, Randy has a wealth of knowledge from his experience to share. You will NOT want to miss this episode!!!!

Danny Jonokuchi is a bi-coastal musician who wears many different hats in the music world and wears them WELL!!! We have a great discussion about music, classic Lindy-Hop swing and other of his projects especially his album Voices, released this past August which features the talents of his big band and arrangements supporting the vocal artistry of…

Margherita Fava comes from a rich musical background. Her love of jazz is evident in her performing and her newest album entitled TATATU. We have a wonderful discussion about her newest album, playing standards and the musical scene where she lives and works.

Lucy is an amazing singer who appears with numerous bands and other artist in New York. She presents songs that she hope will unify people. I loved her response to my question of how do you choose a standard to sing (you will have to listen to the podcast to find out the answer!!!!)

Erik Sanden of the band Buttercup is a man on a mission. The band creates artistic, expressive and thought provoking music, while also having a great deal of fun in their music making. Erik and I have a wonderful discussion that you will not want to miss!!!!!

Dave is a busy performer playing with a number of New York City big bands and recording with the likes of Dave Douglas. We have a great discussion (as only two trumpet players could do) and you will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Mike Thomas' most recent release Diamonds is a wonderful collection of songs close to Mike's heart. We have a wonderful discussion about the new album, his songwriting craft and music making. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Born in Scotland, Tony Rose now lives and works in the Czech Republic and Germany. He has an extensive resume of work as an accomplished singer, songwriter and band leader. We have a first rate talk about his career and insights he has about music and songwriting. You will not want to miss this episode!!!…

Quinsin Nachoff has has carved out a unique career exploring the connection between the twin worlds of jazz and classical music, in a city that is equally renowned for both. His work as a saxophonist and composer is exemplary and noteworthy. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Joe Nosek has been leading or co-leading blues bands for over twenty years. His current band The Cash Box Kings he co-leads with Oscar Wilson, is burning up with hot, fun, old school Chicago Blues!! The Cash Box Kings recently released their eleventh album OSCAR'S MOTEL which we discuss in Joe's interview. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!…

Sully Bright is in his last year at Belmont University in Nashville majoring in songwriting. He is however not waiting until after he gets his degree to put out his first album. Sully's first album Darling Wake Up is set for release in just three days. We have a great chat about the songs on the new album, and Sully's craft of songwriting. You will…

In addition to touring with Michael Buble, Zach Finnigan is a busy musician, composer, band leader and entrepreneur. He has much interesting experiences and ideas to share with us and you will not want to miss this episode!!

Lex Korten is one busy working musician. A younger voice on the New York music scene, Lex performs with many notable musicians and bands. He is a creative and innovative composer and leads his own groups as well. He shares wonderful insights with us about music making and the New York scene.

There is a fresh new voice in Nashville, and her name is Summerlyn Powers!! Her soon to be released EP, THE HIVE, contains great songs full of heartfelt lyrics and wonderful melodies!! We have a great discussion about her songwriting craft and of course, her new EP. You will not want to miss this episode!!!…

Matt is a versatile acoustic and electric bass player performing with numerous Jazz groups/musicians and also in the realm of Blues, R and B and Pop music. His insights into his professional music world offer a wealth of knowledge for those aspiring to become professional musicians.

Sam is not only one of the extraordinary young band leaders on the New York scene today he is also a marvelous trombonist, composer and arranger. Sam shares many good insights into the music scene in New York today and the challenges and rewards of leading jazz ensembles in the twenty-first century!

Jacob is a young man from St. Louis who is new and thriving on the New York jazz scene. He has performed with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and numerous other groups.

Brandon is a busy guy playing with a number of different bands and different styles of improvised music. He has tremendous insight and has some inventive ideas using technology and AI in music. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Rachel Eckroth is a jazz musician who also performs in many styles with others adjunct to jazz. Her latest release ONE is a solo recording on which some of the pieces were improvised while in the studio. Rachel has much musical insight to offer and you will not want to miss this episode!!!

Stanley Ruinov who hails from Seattle, Washington is a relative newcomer to the New York City jazz scene. He none the less has had some wonderful experiences on both coasts of the United States and has wonderful insights to share. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Florencia Rusinol of the band Florencia and The Feeling, is a talented vocalist and songwriter. Her band Florencia and The Feeling is wonderfully fun, Pop/Rock/R and B band whose music has an infectious danceability and an upbeat spirit. You will enjoy hearing what Florencia has to say about her music!…

Ryan is engaged with several different jazz ensembles incorporating different styles and unique sounds. We have a great discussion about his work and direction he is taking music!!!

I interviewed Meghan and Dave while they were on the road. Our interview was full of lots of insights about the music business, touring, music styles and labels and the creative process of writing songs. You will not want to miss this episode!!!