Best Pat Metheny Podcasts (2024)

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EP 126 -Mark Egan (Session Player, Solo Artist, Pat Metheny Group) 1:11:07

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Send us a Text Message. One of the premier electric bassists of contemporary jazz, Mark Egan has distinguished himself over the past five decades with his distinctive fretless bass sound that has graced countless jazz and pop albums as well as award-winning movie and television soundtracks. An in-demand New York City studio musician who has played …

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8:30 Episode #19 - Taking Great Pleasure In Presenting CTI Records 1:18:30

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In This Great New Episode Of 8:30 A Jazz Podcast Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man offer up some of their favorite classic CTI (Creed Taylor Incorporated) Records selections. CTI had a sound and groove all of their own. CTI was a subsidiary of A&M Records before becoming independent in 1970. We take a look at and listen to 1. Gibraltar …

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Owen Husney (Prince Manager) 51:35

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As a musician in high school, Owen Husney formed a band and by the following summer had a top 10 charted record in 19 US cities. As adman, Husney wrote commercials for Randy Newman and Little Feat and traveled on the road with Richard Harris, Sonny and Cher, The Rolling Stones, and Alice Cooper. During his stint as concert producer/promoter he work…

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8:30 Episode #17 - A Look At Columbia Records - Part 1 49:58

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In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Dail…

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8:30 Episode #18 - A Look At Columbia Records Part 2 53:56

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In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Dail…

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Episode 19: Geoff Gray (Far & Away Studios) 38:01

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One of my mentors in studio recording was a wonderful guy named Geoff Gray who owned Far & Away Studios in New York. I remember graduating from the Center for the Media Arts and finding work as an assistant engineer at his studio back in 1980's. I learned quite a bit about studio recording and producing musicians during my tenure with Geoff. Since …

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8:30 Episode #16 - Herbie Hancock - Part 2 1:08:47

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In Episode #16 Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man investigates the Monstrous Grooves of The Headhunters period with Tracks like: "Palm Grease" "Hang Up Your Hangups" The Jazz Man shares the beautiful Song "Butterfly" and a Prince cover from Herbie's "The New Standard". The 8:30 Crew was in attendance at The Hollywood Bowl for Herbie's …

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Episode 18: Foghat (Bryan Bassett) Interview 30:59

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Bryan Bassett has over 40 years experience as a professional musician and recording artist and 30 years experience as a recording engineer and producer. Guitarist for "Foghat". Bryan is a songwriter/guitarist/engineer and producer who has worked on Foghat's "Return of the Boogie Men", "Road Cases", "Family Joules", "Live II", "The Official Bootleg …

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Episode 17: Stuart Epps (Producer/Engineer) Interview 43:04

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Stuart Epps’s ‘official’ career in music began in 1967 at Dick James Music (The Beatle’s first publisher) on New Oxford Street in London. Aged only 15, he’d been persuaded by his friend Clive Franks, who was the record cutter at DJM at the time, to leave school and apply to be a ‘runner’. Getting a job as an office boy, he found himself right in th…

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EP 125 - Joris Teepe (Rashid Ali, Veteran NY sideman & Composer, band leader) 1:16:09

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Send us a Text Message. Joris Teepe is an acoustic and electric bassist from Amsterdam and has lived in New York since 1992. He has led his own groups for 30 years and recorded 22 CD’s as a leader or co-leader and over 60 CD’s as a sideman. Arriving in New York in 1992 with just his bass and a suitcase, he took lessons with bassist Ron Carter, quic…

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8:30 Episode #15 Herbie Hancock - Part 1 1:00:02

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Going On A Maiden Voyage with Herbie Hancock - In this Amazing Episode Master Keyboardist/Composer Herbie Hancock dazzles us with his timeless compositions and musical artistry. You will hear his classic tunes like "Maiden Voyage" "Dolphin Dance" and more, with a special appearance from Herbie on Jaco Pastorius Debut album from Epic Records. Join H…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #14 - Pat Metheny - Part 2 1:04:17

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In this episode we continue to explore the music of guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group as we listen to and sink our teeth into the mind blowing compositions of this Incredible Musician and Band. Songs Include: Phase Dance - Pat Metheny Group Minuano (Six Eight) - Still Life Talking Have You Heard - Letter From Home The Way Up - The Way…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 13 - Pat Metheny Part 1 1:11:42

1M ago1:11:42

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In this Fantastic Episode we take a look at The Amazing Guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group. We listen to "Are You Going With Me" from the classic album "Offramp" and "Here To Stay" from the Groovin' album "We Live Here" as well as 4 other awesome compositions. If smooth, engaging, intelligent music is your thing, or you just want to kn…

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EP 124 - Tom Kennedy (Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Stitt, Micheal Brecker, Solo Artist) 1:25:02

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Send us a Text Message. Tom’s musical roots with on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to so naturally that within a few years he was performing with internationally known players such as Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Nat Adderly, Sonny Stitt and Stan Kenton. At age 17, Tom would create a musical alter ego when he…

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EP 123 - Reggie Hamilton (Seal, Whitney Houston, Billy Childs, George Duke) 1:07:11

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Send us a Text Message. Reggie Hamilton was born in NYC. He spent his formative years on the east coast and started playing bass at age 11. He was also fortunate enough to have New York bassist Kim Clarke as his first teacher. Two years later, Reggie would take up the acoustic bass to strengthen his foundation as a bassist. Much of Reggie’s early p…

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Episode 16: Rich Williams (Kansas) Interview 41:47

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With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Rich Williams is one o…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #12 "Chick Corea Part 2" 1:14:23

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The conversation continues with the exploration of the legendary jazz musician Chick Corea. Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss his fusion period with his group Return To Forever, Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, post-bop groups, solo piano work, dual projects with Herbie Hancock and a fascinating retrospective of the genius jazz musician Chi…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode #11 "Chick Corea Part 1" 1:05:19

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In this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss the musical legacy of jazz keyboardist Composer and Bandleader, Armando Anthony Corea better known as Chick Corea who passed away on February 9, 2021. He was the winner of 27 Grammy Awards of 71 Grammy nominations that speaks to his timeless body of work. One of the things that made Chic…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 10 "Miles Davis Electric Period" 1:01:01

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. In this episode Hollywood and Ray the Jazzman explore how influential and groun…

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Steve Vai Interview 53:18

2M ago53:18

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Steve Vai needs introduction! A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery, Steve Vai has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he bega…

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Larry Crane (Tape Op Magazine) Interview 37:01

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Larry Crane is an American editor and founder of Tape Op Magazine and recording engineer/owner of Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio, He is also a freelance engineer, and the archivist for the estate of musician Elliott Smith. Jackpot has recorded the likes of Built to Spill, Wooden Shjips, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Spoon, R.E.M., The December…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #9 - "Miles Davis Acoustic Period" 1:03:27

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. Songs include: Miles Davis – Miles Ahead Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine Miles…

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Episode 15: Stu Hamm Interview 37:50

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Stu Hamm is an iconic bass player who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he met guitarist Steve Vai and, through him, met Joe Satriani. Hamm. He played bass on Vai's debut solo album, Flex-Able, which was released in 1984. Hamm has performed and recorded with Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, Joe Satriani and many other well-respected g…

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EP 122 - Darek Oles (Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Solo Artist) 1:12:32

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Send us a Text Message. Darek Oles (Oleszkiewicz) was born on February 20, 1963 in Wroclaw, Poland. At the age of five Oles began his music education at the State Music School in Wroclaw. Piano was his first instrument, but later he played guitar, electric bass and finally at eighteen years old, he switched to accoustic bass. While in his teens he …

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Episode 14: Uli Jon Roth Interview 20:15

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In the year 1973, Uli’s friend, Michael Schenker, quit the already established band Scorpions to join UFO in England. This lead to the break-up of the Scorpions, which his brother, Rudolf Schenker, had formed in the Sixties. But before leaving the band, Michael asked Uli to take his place instead. Later that year, the two remaining members of Scorp…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #7 - "The House That Impulse Built - Part 2" 1:04:55

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In this conversation we talk about the collaborations forged at Impulse. Charles Mingus mixes it up with John Coltrane and the very talented instrumentalist Eric Dolphy. Shirley Scott, Queen of the Organ wailing on the keys with Oliver Nelson arranging the horns to a fever pitch ending. Jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo a Hungarian American jazz guitarist…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #8 - "Spotify Playlist" 55:32

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This episode of 8:30 is a special sample of songs from Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man's personal Spotify playlist put together especially for you. The Brecker Brothers – Slang Miles Davis – So What Jeff Lorber – He Had A Hat Billie Holiday – Lady Always Sings the Blues Jeff Lorber - Always There Freddie Hubbard – Red Clay…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #6 - "The House That Impulse Built-Part 1" 1:00:29

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In this conversation with Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we talk about the 60 plus years of musical integrity that Impulse Records is known for. Also known as "The House That Trane Built” in honor of it’s number one artist John Coltrane. It is considered home of the new Vanguard of Creative Musicians, while keeping in step with the growing …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #4 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records - Part 1" 1:13:07

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In this episode we delve into the iconic jazz label Blue Note Records which was established in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff. Historically, Blue Note has been associated with the “hard bop” style of jazz and recorded essential albums in the avant-garde and free jazz styles. In 1946 recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder used the living room in …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode # 5 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records- Part 2" 1:07:18

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In this episode we continue the conversation noting that Blue Note Records was one of the first record labels that took Jazz seriously. They documented some of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time. We continue to appreciate the style that Blue Note Records had of rehearsing the musicians prior to the recording sessions, and the unique artwork of…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #3 - "Weather Report" 1:23:35

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In this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman get down with the topic of Jazz Fusion Supergroup Weather Report, one of the Pioneers of this artform. There are insights from Hollywood about the musical production in the recording studio and Ray The Jazzman shares his appreciation from a Jazz Fusion perspective. Songs include: Weather Report …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #2 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 2" 1:04:49

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman continue the flow with Wayne Shorter’s odyssey into Jazz Fusion collaborating with other Jazz greats, such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Joe Zawinul, Peter Erskine and Jaco Pastorious just to name a few. As we hand pick some of our favorite songs, we listen and …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #1 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 1" 58:10

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On March 2, 2023, Wayne Shorter passed away at the age of 89. Another one of the Jazz Masters gone and never to be forgotten. In this conversation Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman will discuss Wayne Shorter’s contribution to the Arts. He was an Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist and Genius. As we hand pick our favorites, we listen to and…

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Episode 13: Dave Mason Interview 22:39

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Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”. In addition to cranking out hits, Dave has performed on, or contributed to, a number of famous albu…

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EP 121 - Kathryn Schulmeister (ELISION Ensemble, Fonema Consort [NYC], and the Echoi Ensemble [LA]) 58:00

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Send us a Text Message. Kathryn is a member of several contemporary music ensembles including the renowned Australian ELISION Ensemble, Fonema Consort (NYC), and the Echoi Ensemble (LA). She has performed as a guest artist with various adventurous international ensembles such as Klangforum Wien, Ensemble MusikFabrik, Delirium Musicum, Ensemble Dal …

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EP 120 - Dr. Matt Hare (Principal Bass of the Mozart Classical Orchestra and the Long Beach Ballet) 1:01:09

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Send us a Text Message. Matt Hare is well known as a performer and educator. He is on faculty at the University of California at Irvine, Concordia University, and Saddleback College. Dr. Hare also teaches several sections of Music Appreciation and History of Rock online and in the classroom at Saddleback College. He is a string coach at Irvine, Lag…

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Episode 12: Percy Jones (Brand X) Interview 41:18

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Percy Jones is the renowned pioneer fusion bass player with the British band Brand X. Virtuoso guitarist Steve Hackett stated "it was in fact Percy who chronologically emerged with his own unique fretless sound and should be given full credit for it”. Jones appeared on Eno’s Before and After Science, and Another Green World, on Steve Hackett’s debu…

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Episode 11: Steve Hackett (Genesis) Interview 28:26

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Steve Hackett the legendary guitarist from the band Genesis contributed to six of the band's studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He released his first solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, while still a mem…

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Episode 10: Gus G (Ozzy) Interview 36:01

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Gus G. former Ozzy guitarist was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece and is hailed as one of the most important and influential Metal guitarists of his generation. Gus played guitar for Ozzy from 2009 till 2017, recorded all guitars on his Grammy nominated album “Scream” and toured the globe with the Prince Of Darkness until 2016. Gus has appea…

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EP 119 Bryan Beller (The Aristocrats, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Solo Artist, Clinician) 44:02

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Send us a Text Message. Bryan Beller has maintained a multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, solo artist and clinician for over 25 years, earning his reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful team player for instrumentally-minded artists. He is a founding member of The Aristocrats which is one of the hottest acts in rock/fusion…

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Episode 9: Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) Interview 32:36

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Geoff Tate was vocalist and originaly member of the band Queensrÿche, who had groundbreaking metal albums like Rage for Order, Operation: Mindcrime and Empire. Tate is ranked fourteenth on Hit Parader's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He was voted No. 2 on That Metal Show's top 5 hard rock vocalists of the 1980s. In 2012, he w…

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EP 118 - Russell Thompson (Principal Bassist Arkansas Symphony) 1:15:17

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Send us a Text Message. Russell was lucky to grow up in a musical family in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. His mother played the bassoon, his father played the french horn, and his step-father taught saxophone and played jazz. He began playing the bass in 4’th grade, but his interest in classical music began to spark when he began studying with Tracy Rowell …

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Episode 8: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram 23:39

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Kingfish debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart in the #1 position and remained on the chart for an astonishing 91 weeks. In addition to receiving a GRAMMY Award nomination, Kingfish was named the #1 Best Blues Album of The Year by UK tastemaker magazine MOJO. Ingram’s lead single, Fresh Out (featuring Buddy Guy) was the most played song on SiriusXM’…

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EP 117 - Tony Grey (John McLaughlin, Hiromi, Mike Stern, Solo Artist) 1:08:58

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Send us a Text Message. Born March 25, 1975 in Newcastle, England. Tony is a multi-instrumentalist, master bassist, composer, producer, published author and award-winning music educator; he studied at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2001, receiving the prestigious 'Outstanding Performer' award. Tony is known for his 6-s…

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Episode 7: Al Di Meola Interview 35:17

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Al Di Meola a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner, and prolific composer, he has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McL…

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🔒 EP - 116 David Rodriguez (Isaac Hayes, Tito Puente, Rochester Philharmonic, NJPAC Vice President) 52:23

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Bassist David Rodriguez has worked with groups ranging from Isaac Hayes to Tito Puente to the Rochester Philharmonic. He studied at Juilliard, the Eastman School of Music, and Mansfield University. David is currently the Executive Producer and Executive Vice President of The New Jersey Performing Arts…

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🔒 EP 115 - John Pena (Session Player, Chaka Kahn, Michael Brecker, Jerry Garcia, Ricky Martin) 1:24:15

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. John Peña is an in demand touring and session bassist, writer, arranger, producer, and engineer. John has performed and/or recorded with a wide variety of artitists , including: Celia Cruz, Carlos Santana, Julio Iglesias, Tania Maria, Natalie Cole, The Crusaders, Herb Alpert, Chaka Khan, Jerry Garcia,…

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🔒 EP 114 - Jerry Jemmott (Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, B.B. King, Session Musician) 1:19:30

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Jerry Jemmott is a highly respected American bass guitarist and session musician, best known for his work in the realms of blues, jazz, and R&B. He was born on May 22, 1946, in New York City. Throughout his extensive career, Jemmott has played with numerous iconic artists, leaving a significant impact…

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🔒 EP 113 - Marty Isenberg (NY Jazz Double Bassist, Composer, Recording Artist) 1:11:54

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Playing bass was love at first pluck for Marty Isenberg. His career as a jazz musician began at the age of 12, after losing his father to cancer the year prior. A skilled amateur musician, Marty’s father kept many instruments around the house that he would play for the family. After his death, Marty w…

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🔒 EP 112 - Roberto Vally (George Benson, Christopher Cross, Bobby Caldwell, Boz Scaggs) 1:09:53

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Roberto Vally’s accomplishments within music date back to his formidable years in New York where he was awarded his Junior High School’s Music Honor Award. It was clear that Roberto was destined to pursue an education in music. From 1974-1978 he attended New York City’s legendary High School of Music …

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