Art Talk Music

I sat down this past week with one of my dear friends and trumpeter, Ryan Montano. We spoke about all things songwriting, and the experience of getting your music out into the world. Ryan just released a single that has been shooting up the Jazz Billboard Charts titled, Soulfully. You can hear it playing on SiriusXM, and all other digital platforms.  Visit Ryan's website here!

I sat down with Albuquerque based Singer Tracey Whitney to talk about her upbringing in a musical home, as well as her work as president of the Albuquerque Musicians Union. Albuquerque Musician's Union Website You can hear her music and follow Tracey's upcoming and past performances via her website Tracey's Website

The podcast is back! I sat down with German bassist and vocalist Theodor Spannagel late last year to discuss many things music, composing, and working with choirs.

I sat down with the director of the New Mexico Jazz Workshop, Markus Gottschlich to discuss their upcoming fundraiser, 10 over 10. It features 10 bands playing over 10 hours this coming Sunday, November 17th.  You can get tickets Here and all other information Here Here are the links to their Website and to their Facebook Page

Saxophonist, Amari Ansari, sits down to discuss life on the road and his debut release- Voices. You can catch Amari Ansari on the road with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, or performing around the New Orleans area.  You can hear Voices by clicking Here Amari's website Here Bubble Bath Records Here

After a several week hiatus, the podcast is in full effect getting to sit down with Michael Anthony to discuss our upcoming show at the Outpost Performance Space on Thursday, August 15th. We also get into stories from Uncle Mike's lifetime of guitar playing.

Rapper You I Am recently released his first full length album, titled Runaway. By day, he is known better as, Dr. Umar Malik. We sat down to talk all things music, his upbringing, medicine and his single which he recently released (and is donating all of the funds to a non profit in ABQ) You can check out that song here: 'My Town'  You can follow all things You I Am via his social media links, and access his music Here. Facebook.

I got to sit Patrick down to play some duo guitar, and share stories before heading back overseas to work in the middle east. We discuss his journey into music, and what it is like getting to see the world through the lens of your instrument.

Jessi Lloyd is a hat maker Grey Collective Hats and has organized a fundraiser & silent auction in order to raise money for brain cancer research! The event takes place Sunday May 26th, from 3-7 at the OT Circus, downtown Albuquerque.  You can learn more about the event via the Facebook event, here

I sat down down with Felix and David (Felix Y Los Gatos) to talk about their musical stories. We discuss sobriety, hustling for musical work, and future plans of albums to be made and released soon.  You can keep up with their shows via their Facebook Page

Bassist Michael Burt sits down to play some songs, and talk a little bit about his life story. He recently moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico and has been teaching and performing music after a ten year hiatus from playing his bass. We delve into interesting and challenging topics as musicians and human beings. 

Artist Reyes Padilla sat down to discuss current projects, and his relationship with art and music. You can check out Reyes' artwork via his website here.

Music Enthusiast, Writer, and blogger- Mel Minter has been an active voice for the music community at large across the state of New Mexico (and for national & international artists as well) for decades. We sat down at his home in Corrales, NM recently to discuss his early life as a music lover, getting into writing and reviewing albums for various musicians and how he ended up in New Mexico. Mel currently runs his own music blog called, Musically Speaking, where he reviews artists albums, and gets the word out on big shows coming up. He also still has his monthly article in Albuquerque The Magazine, Tiempo.

Bassist, Composer and Bandleader Noah Young released his second album Splinter March 22nd through Bubble Bath Records. We sat down to break down the songs, and get into the details of inspirations behind song titles, as well as teasers into a lot of the music on the new album!  You can hear Noah's album through all digital platforms, as well as via the BBR link above. His website is right here.

Trombonist, Percussionist, and Singer Cesar Bauvallet originally hails from Cuba, but has been a staple of the Albuquerque Latin Music scene for the past 26 years. He founded and has led up one of the most successful salsa bands in town, Son Como Son. We sat down to discuss the conception of the band, and some of Cesar's perspectives on music! You can keep up with them via their website SonComoSon  

Micky Patten is a bassist, guitarist, and former business owner of Grandma's Music & Sound. We sit down to discuss what it took to run a music shop, and what life has been like since retiring, and focusing on playing bass.   

Paul Ingles is an award-winning radio producer, reporter, audio engineer, oral historian, consultant, actor & filmmaker. We sat down to talk about his life’s work from his start in broadcasting, his work producing music documentary series on many musical artists, working for NPR and into his move to Albuquerque. He produced a music series titled, Jazz Of Enchantment, which we speak about in depth. Paul has recently been focusing his efforts into making films, most recently a film about his father called, A Soldier’s Passage. You can check out his body of work via the links below. Paul's Website, Peace Talks Radio, Jazz of Enchantment, Soldier's Passage Trailer

Singer-Songwriter Isaac Aragon sits down to discuss his creative process, working as a physical therapist, and releasing a new single - "Love Bless America". You can check out the single through this link Website. Isaac blends his soul influences and speaks a message of healing and love. You can keep up with everything he is doing via the link above. 

Drummer and radio personality John Trentacosta sits down at the drums to perform three songs, and share a glimpse of his life story. How it was growing up playing drums in New York, to how he ended up in New Mexico, and eventually doing his own radio show.  We also discuss his most current musical project with saxophonist, Doug Lawrence. They recorded an album together that will be released officially later this year, Desert Bop. You can email John personally to get your early copy of this album at johntrentacosta@comcast.net, or you can go to Santa Fe Music Collective.

Bassist and broadcaster, Howard Cloud sat down to talk about his life's journey. How he got started in the music industry, found his way into the radio world, and what brought him to Albuquerque, NM.   

This is an episode from July 2018 with Michael Anthony and John Maestas. We sat down after putting on a guitar lineage concert, paying homage to our teacher, Michael. We talk about all things guitar, and Michael shares some very cool stories from his years as a studio guitarist in LA.  You can listen to all of Michael’s discography online via, Bubble Bath Records And you can follow John Maestas’ ventures at Juan Tigre

For this episode, I sit down to catch up on everything happening recently. I also discuss the past six months with the podcast, and some information about the previous guests. I also talk about my current art projects/endeavors. I also go into some detail about going into the studio at the end of this month to record my next album, The Story Of - Part Two. You can follow everything happening on the podcast, artistic and musical front via my website Here You can also check out the Bubble Bath Records website out Here to see all of the artists that have been on the show!

Nesby Phips is a producer, rapper and visual artist based in New Orleans, LA. We sat down at John Maestas' home in New Orleans in September to discuss his creative process, the current state of the arts, and creating ideas using different expressions.  Nesby just dropped an album titled, Therapy, available here iTunes You can follow everything Nesby via his website.

Julian Wild and April Lisette came into the studio to discuss their upcoming debut album, self titled- Wild Humans. You can follow them via their Facebook page, WildHumans You can also follow their BandCamp page.  Here are tickets for their NYE show at the Launchpad- Tickets  

Hillary Smith embodies elegance, force, and soulfulness when she fronts a blues band, an R&B group, or her original Americana band, hONEyhoUSe!   She has been a staple on the Albuquerque Music scene since the 80’s, and we sit down to discuss her evolution into the singer and writer she is now. You can follow her via social media, and the links below. Hillary, hONEyhoUSe  

Clarinetist and Saxophonist, Gregory Agid, sits down to discuss his upbringing from Hawaii to New Orleans. We discuss his years with the late great Alvin Batiste. We then talk about his most recent release on Bubble Bath Records, Jamz. You can hear the Gregory Agid Quartet every Tuesday Night from 6-9 at the Maison! You can follow everything Gregory at Agid And you can listen to his newest album featured on this podcast Here

Trumpeter Ryan Montaño comes on to talk about his next full length album, set to release very soon. We go through and pull apart his songs to discuss inspiration, the writing process, collaborative writing, and even the production side of things.  You can follow Ryan via his website RyanMontano  

Vocalist Kristina Morales talks about growing up in New Orleans, her musical upbringing, her recent EP, and her upcoming full length album that is set to release on Bubble Bath Records. You can follow her by going to Kristina Website You can listen to Kristina on Spotify

Trumpeter Steve Lands sits down to discuss his life as a musician, and his work as an arranger. We also talk about his upbringing and into current projects. You can hear the two tracks featured on this episode via these links. Like Me, Freedom.

Bassist, composer, and band leader (Citizens of Tape City) Artha Meadors comes back on the podcast to discuss his band's re release of their debut EP, She Like Me.  You can listen to that new EP via BubbleBathRecords or Spotify. Also you can follow Artha via his website ArthaMeadorsMusic.

Taylor Mroski is known around New Orleans as an upright/electric bassist, and a terrific one. He is about to release his debut album as a singer songwriter, and guitarist. We sat down to discuss his creative process behind the songs on the album. You can listen to his music via Spotify or Bandcamp

Singer-Songwriter Kevin Herig prepares to release his third solo album this December, Stubborn Heart. We sit down to discuss Kevin's writing process, and his time with Asper Kourt. You can keep up with everything he is doing, and his upcoming releases. Visit his website here KevinHerig The single, "Honeyless Bee" drops this Friday, November 9th everywhere.   

Bassist, composer & bandleader Max Moran sits down to discuss his debut album, Neospectric. Released on the independent record label- Bubble Bath Records on October 12, 2018- it is now available worldwide for purchase, download and streaming. We discuss Max's upbringing here in the city and his connection to New Orleans's giant, Donald Harrison. You can purchase his album by clicking here iTunes.

Rafael Ponde is a Philadelphia based musician, originally from Salvador de Bahia, Brasil. We sit down to discuss his most recent release titled Live at the Boom Room. You can follow his music through his website Rafael. You can hear his new album on Spotify. You can view the video from this episode by clicking here. 

Trevarri Huff-Boone is a young up-and-coming saxophonist living in New Orleans, LA. Originally from Shreveport, LA, he just released his third album called, The World Is Yours Part One. We sit down to discuss his ideas with this album, and what he's trying to say with his music.   You can follow, listen and support by going to Trevarri

David Ostrovitz, known better to his students over the 34 years he taught at Manzano High School as- Mr. O, comes on the podcast to discuss his life and career. We get into his first relationship with music, what brought him to Albuquerque, some of his craziest moments in the classroom and what he has been up to since he retired some 5+ years ago. You can reach out to him by visiting this Facebook page - Mr O And you can purchase his album by visiting - CdBaby - Amazon

New York based up-and-coming bassist Gabe Otero comes on the podcast to discuss his beginnings with playing music, as well as his current state. The conversation also covers the topic of higher education and its validity in today's world as a working musician. 

Artist Jim Deaton sits down to converse the ideas of what art can be, and how he expresses himself within his daily routine.  You can view, enjoy and purchase his artwork through clicking the link below.  https://www.jimdeaton.com/  

Bassist Barry Stephenson sits down in a coffeeshop to discuss life in New York, traveling the world playing music, and becoming a father just two months ago.  You can hear Barry's album, 'Basic Truths' by following the first link below, and his website via the second link.  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/basic-truths/id982265373  http://barrystephensonmusic.com/  

Matt Brewer is a bassist living in the New York area. You can hear him playing and touring around the world with acts such as; Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Aaron Parks, Dhafer Youssef, Antonio Sanchez and his own band. His albums are available through Criss Cross Records, and you can follow the link below to check out his most recent album, 'Unspoken', which we hear a song from at the end of the podcast. There you can also check out his first album, 'Mythology'. https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1390.html https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1373.html You can also checkout his website by following the link below. http://mattbrewerbass.com/

Patti Littlefield is a singer and radio host in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We discuss her journey getting into music and first performing around the city. You can listen to Patti every Wednesday from 12-1:30pm on KUNM.org or 89.9 if you live in Albuquerque.  You can follow everything Patti is up to through her Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/patti.littlefield  

DavO sits down to discuss his journey through life, music experiences and travels. He gets in to playing with such acts like Dave Douglas, and Nigerian shaman & drummer, Babatunde Olatunji, as well as his first interactions with Flamenco music.   You can find DavO's music by checking out... https://davostantonbryant.bandcamp.com/releases  

Hakim sits downs to discuss his journey from New Jersey to Albuquerque and becoming the cities first Port Laureate. We speak about what becoming a father did for him artistically and creatively. We also discuss travels, experiences and various cities/places; Philadelphia, South Africa, Nepal and meeting the Dalai Llama. His publications can all be found at: http://hakimbe.com/buy You can also check out his collaboration with photographer, Justin Thor Simensonon, on post WWII homes in the Nob Hill area" We Are Neighbors" by clicking on the link below: https://iminphotos.com/we-are-neighbors  

Albuquerque native, John Maestas is a guitarist/composer/producer/music wizard that has been living in New Orleans, Louisiana for the past six years. The conversation goes between music, living in New Orleans, and starting an independent record label alongside four friends- Bubble Bath Records.  You can find out more by checking out... https://www.bubblebathrecords.com/  

Bobby Lloyd is an old high school friend who has gone on to travel around the world led by opportunities and his own curiosity. In this conversation we go on to define what the art of travel and the journey of self discovery can be while traveling and taking on new experiences. In this podcast we go from Southeast Asia, to Central Park in NYC, into his time in India, and discussing future plans.    

Broadcaster & prolific interviewer, Jake Feinberg comes on the podcast to discuss his life and beginnings in broadcasting. This is a continuation of an interview that is referenced throughout the podcast, and can be found via the link below.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2dyb0iA7ic You can also check out Jake's work through visiting his website. http://www.jakefeinbergshow.com/    

Trumpet player and videographer Ryan Montaño & bassist and bandleader Artha Meadors discuss all things music. From talking about what makes an elite musician, to the creative process of songwriting.  You can hear Ryan Montaño's music everywhere digitally, and keep up with his website for his upcoming new album. www.ryanmontano.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-montano/id684997520 Artha Meador's band, Citizens of Tape City can be checkout out via their wesbite, or bandcamp and iTunes. www.arthameadorsmusic.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/she-like-me-ep/1396080483  

In this podcast I introduce and talk about my relationship with the arts and podcasting. I also speak to why i began this podcast, which has been something I have been wanting to do for much too long.