Bernie's Bootlegs Podcast

"Alto saxophonist Justin Robinson was born August 14, 1968, in Manhattan. He first picked up a horn at the age of 13, and honed his sound while attending the High School of Music and Arts (LaGuardia High School) in New York.Robinson developed a passion for the alto sax and, from the influences of Charlie Parker and Jackie McLean, crafted his own distinctive sound. Robinson has collaborated with eminent artists such as the Harper Brothers, Cecil Brooks III, Abbey Lincoln, Diana Ross, Little Jimmy Scott, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Band, and most recently, The Roy Hargrove Big Band in addition to the Roy Hargrove Quintet.Justin Robinson wields a hefty portfolio: joined Harper Brothers at 18, debuted on Verve at 22, a decade's-worth of star sideman gigs. All of that hang-time paid off with his 1998 recording The Challenge on Arabesque Records. Penning six of the compositions, selecting an inspired posse of young ringers (Ron Blake, tenor sax; Stephen Scott, piano; Dwayne Burno, bass; Dion Parsons, drums), Robinson also produced the whole shebang.Robinson also released as a solo artist Justin Time in 1991 with Verve Music Group label. It was produced by Bobby Watson, who also appears on the recording, in additon to Gary Bartz, on alto saxophones, and includes more young ringers of that time: Eddie Henderson - trumpet; Kenny Barron, Stephen Scott - pianos; Peter Washington - bass; Lewis Nash - drums." Bio courtesy of smallsLIVE.comConnect with Justin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymass1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.robinson.148Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Connect with Miki:Website: https://www.mikiyamanaka.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikimikiyummy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikiyamanakamusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Connect with Colin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinstranahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Colin-Stranahan-21511589557/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAbout Colin:Born In Denver Colorado, and the son of a Jazz Educator, Colin Stranahan has always been surrounded by music. By his teenage years he was already actively working on the local Denver scene, and has recorded multiple records of Capri Records. After receiving the prestigious NFAA Presidential Scholar award in 2005 , he studied in California for one year as a Brubeck Institute Fellow. Shortly there after he attended the prestigious Monk Institute of Jazz. Stranahan was also one of the winners of the 2012 Thelonious Monk Drum Competition. Now living in Brooklyn, New York, Colin is among the most sought-after drummers in the world. working with such artist as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jonathan Kreisberg, Fred Hersch, Terence Blanchard, Dave Kikoski, Kevin Hays, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and many others. He also now is part of a collective trio featuring some of the most talented and praised you musicians in New York City. Rick Rosato on bass and Glenn Zaleski on piano. Together they are the Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato trio. They have recorded 2 albums that have been very successful and a third on the way which was recorded Live at Smalls which is scheduled to be released in 2015..Colin Stranahan currently holds teaching positions at a couple of different conservatories in Europe, where he teaches both private lessons, and ensemble teaching. Aarhus Royal Academy of Music, and London's Royal Academy of Music. Colin also has started teaching at a few summer Jazz programs including The Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony, and The Fara Sabina Summer Jazz school and Festival in Fara Sabina, Italy. Colin also has been giving drum master classes all over the world. Some of these recently have included, Oberlin Collage, New England Conservatory, International Jazz Conference in Thailand, and at the Singapore Esplanade Jazz Festival. (Bio courtesy of SmallsLIVE.com)Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

About Rick:Originally from Montreal, Rick Rosato moved to New York City in 2007 to study at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He quickly became one of the most in-demand jazz bassists and has been maintaining an international performance schedule since. In 2010, he led a three-month-long artist series at the Upstairs Jazz Club in Montreal, where he formed several different groups featuring some of today’s most influential voices in jazz, including the co-led trio “Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato”.In the summer of 2014, Rick competed for the TD Jazz Awards at the Montreal International Jazz Festival with his own trio and won the Galaxie Jazz Award for best composition.He is regularly touring internationally and recording with groups such as Gilad Hekselman, Joel Ross, Melissa Aldana, Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato, Ben Van Gelder, David Kikoski, and Will Vinson. Rick has also performed with Billy Hart, Peter Bernstein, Mark Turner, Dayna Stephens, Chris Potter, Aaron Parks, Bill Stewart, Marcus Gilmore, Jeff Ballard, Ari Hoenig, Mike Moreno, Lage Lund, Charles Altura, and many more.In addition to private teaching, Rick has led workshops all over the world and was a featured artist and educator at the Thai International Jazz Conference in 2014. (Bio courtesy of SmallsLive.com)Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Mike:Website: https://www.mikedirubbo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedirubbo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.dirubbo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikedirubboConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with drummer and composer Charles Goold. We discussed the early musical influences of his father and Leroy Williams, among others, his time at Temple University, Berklee College of Music, and Juilliard, his experiences playing with Johnny O’Neal, how he balanced being a full-time student at Juilliard with being a working musician, the importance of quality presentation in addition to quality performance, why you should keep an open mind about taking gigs outside your comfort zone, the dangers of underestimating your audience, the two most important things for creating a diverse musical portfolio, and more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Charles:Website: http://www.charlesgooldmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckgeezy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlesGooldDrums/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/1989dnbConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Well podcast, here we are again. I have a great episode for you today with saxophonist and composer Lucas Pino. In addition to discussing his personal story, including growing up in Phoenix, and his time at the Brubeck Institute and the New School, we touched on many important things such as what he would include in a college music program of his own design, the importance of being aware of your emotional state when practicing--a key phrase that came up a lot during this conversation was self-worth. We also discussed the role of discipline and its limitations, the danger of looking for shortcuts in your musical development, how to practice organically, methods for developing your musical intuition and concept, why hating your playing might actually be a sign of conceptual growth, why he started a Nonet and how he learned to write for large ensemble, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Lucas:Website: https://www.lucaspino.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucasrobertopino/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucasPinoMusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgjdToQPV7FMqKM5eT9qQwConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Greetings fellow humans. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with saxophonist and composer Nicole Glover. We discussed working with Gene Perla, the importance of passing down the tradition through mentorship, growing up in Portland and the music scene there, the perspective a day job can give you and why you should try and maintain it, how to achieve faster musical growth by going outside your comfort zone, how just being a nice person can potentially elevate your career, dealing with negative energy, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Nicole:Website: http://www.nicoleglover.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleglovermusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.glover.1420Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with trumpeter Stuart Mack. We discussed growing up in Illinois, the difficulties and rewards of playing the trumpet, important mentors he had at North Texas State, what it’s like playing in the One O’Clock Lab Band, the value of strong reading skills for finding work, what it takes to actually make a living playing music in NYC, the downsides of living in NYC, thoughts on whether to take gigs outside your wheelhouse, how to create a diversified range of career opportunities, how to build an online teaching studio, his thoughts on social media and the best ways to use it, the usefulness of detaching yourself from your music, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Stuart:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartmackjazz/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with trombonist, vocalist, and composer Seth Weaver. We discussed growing up in Tennessee and the Nashville music scene, how he ended up as both a vocalist and trombonist, his experience at North Texas State University, what inspired him to start writing for large ensembles, how he made a living during and after college, the joys and difficulties of managing a big band, how to write and arrange literally anywhere, his strategy for funding his album, his advice for younger musicians, and much more. We were battling the spotty hotel WiFi for this episode, so there are some small audio glitches but overall it’s very listenable. I hope you will forgive me.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Seth:Website: https://www.sethweavermusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethweavermusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sethweavermusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tboneseth18Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode we’re speaking with drummer Adam Arruda. We discussed growing up in Toronto, the value of getting to play with older musicians, his time at the Brubeck Institute and Berklee College of Music, his upcoming projects and gigs, what he attributes his success as a sideman to, his thoughts on preventing market rates for musicians from being diluted, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Adam:Website: http://adamarruda.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamarruda89/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.arruda1Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode we’re speaking with drummer and composer Sanah Kadoura. We discussed her experience releasing an album independently as opposed to using a label, being Lebanese-Canadian, why she picked up the drums at age 18, studying with John Riley, overcoming self-criticism from playing at jam sessions, the highs and lows of a career in music, recovering from a brain injury and using music to share that story, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Sanah:Website: https://sanahkadoura.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanahkadoura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sanah9Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanah.kadoura/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with guitarist Ben Eunson. We discussed the Australian jazz scene, why he started playing guitar, his earliest musical influences, why he moved to Boston at age 21, what he learned studying with Jerry Bergonzi, his association with the ACE trio, the good and bad of streaming services like Spotify, how he thinks about practicing and the most efficient ways to improve, the importance of arpeggios and voice-leading in his musical concept, his biggest advice for someone wanting to follow a similar career path, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Ben:Website: https://www.beneunson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beneunsonmusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/beneunsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beneunsonmusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with saxophonist and composer Noah Preminger. We discussed growing up in Connecticut, what he practiced in high school and college, what he learned from David Liebman, the transcription method he used, how he developed a unique voice and vocabulary, his time at New England Conservatory, his early years in New York City, the value of writing a tune a day, what it means to be a true artist, why you need to be recording your gigs, his brand new record, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Noah:Website: https://www.noahpreminger.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah_preminger/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/noah6286Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noah.preminger/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Adi Meyerson. We discussed growing up in Israel and the music scene there, moving to New York City, the most important skills for finding freelance work, the relationship between music, art, and poetry, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Adi:Website: http://www.adimeyersonmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adibop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAdibopFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdiMeyersonmusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

What’s up podcast, in today’s episode we’re speaking with vocalist, composer, and arranger Svetlana. In addition to discussing her new record, we also spoke about growing up in Russia, her previous lives as a math teacher and business consultant, how she balanced studying music while working a day job and raising children, her time at Manhattan School of Music, why you need to focus on your own musical path, her forays into arranging and working with big bands, her advice to young musicians starting their careers, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Svetlana:Website: http://svetlanajazz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svetlanajazz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/svetlanajazznycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/svetlanajazz/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Okay, first podcast of 2020 coming in hot. Happy new year everyone. In today’s episode we’re speaking with saxophonist Steve Kortyka. We discuss his early musical history, working with Brian Newman, the impact of playing with musicians who are better than you, cruise ship gigs, why he moved to New York City, creative ways of building your network, why to sometimes look at music like a job, the importance of practicing odd meters, and more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Steve:Website: https://www.stevekortyka.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saxophonesteve/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevenkortykaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.kortykaConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with vocalist Kristina Koller. We discussed her early musical history, her thoughts on jazz school, how she thinks about genres and blending different styles of music, jam session etiquette, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Kristina:Website: https://www.kristinakoller.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkollermusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbiXs6fM8THWoLSRgWGTIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinakollermusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAbout Kristina, courtesy of kristinakoller.net:"Always innovative and pushing the limit, Kristina Koller is making her mark in the music world. As a vocalist, arranger and songwriter Kristina utilizes a wide range of music genres to create her unique sound. Her eclectic latest album ‘Stronger’ blends art rock with R&B, indie-pop and jazz. The thematic & powerful songs radiate mental strength dealing with and breaking through the claustrophobic isolation and loneliness of city life - projecting empowerment through self-discovery & awareness. The music marks a turn for Kristina to a more diverse sound away from her jazz-oriented previous efforts of her widely acclaimed debut album ‘Perception’, which was released in 2018. Growing up just outside of New York City, Kristina was exposed to a wide array of music & dance which markedly influenced her at an early age. As such, she performed in youth musical theater and eventually branched out artistically, embracing solo performance as a teen singer-songwriter and vocalist in alt-rock bands. Her artistic thirst reached into classical art songs, opera and vocal jazz when she discovered the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Sarah Vaughan and Chet Baker. Her embrace of jazz expanded into the performance space during her high school years, joining a quartet that gigged locally in Westchester, NY. On scholarship she studied at The Hartt School’s Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and completed her formal music education at The City College of New York. Kristina developed her musical voice in the NYC jazz scene, performing at venerable haunts such as Smalls, Smoke, Minton's, Mezzrow as well as The Apollo Theater.​With such a diverse artistic foundation, it is no surprise that her innovation for new sounds drives Kristina’s creative flow, melding rock, jazz, funk, R&B & alternative genres into her music."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode we’re speaking with saxophonist, composer, & educator Adam Larson. We discussed his early musical history, his unique approach to networking, the role of jam sessions in your musical development, music business, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Adam:Website: http://adamlarsonjazz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlarsonjazz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamlarsonjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamlarsonjazz/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.com"Originally from Normal, IL, Adam Larson is an American saxophonist, composer and author. An endorsed artist for P. Mauriat saxophones, Boston Sax Shop “Heritage” necks and Vandoren reeds, mouthpieces and ligatures, Adam began playing saxophone at the age of 11."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode we’re speaking with drummer and composer Jonathan Barber. We discussed his early musical upbringing, his time at the Jackie McLean Institute, his strategy for joining your dream band, the best mindset for success, working with Pat Metheny, and much more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Jonathan:Website: http://jonathanbarbermusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanb_live/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-eE3V1WYdHvc5f2MzU6zmAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanbarberartistpage/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAppended biography, courtesy of jonathanbarbermusic.com:"Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead is an ascendant New York jazz quintet led by Modern Drummer’s “#1 Best Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018,” Jonathan Barber. Only 29 years old, Mr. Barber has already worked with artists such as Pat Metheny, Nicholas Payton, Buster Williams, Kenny Barron, Jeremy Pelt, Jimmy Greene, J.D. Allen, Harold Mabern, Larry Willis, Steve Davis, The Brooklyn Philharmonic, and Erykah Badu. Now, he’s stepping out in full force as a bandleader. DownBeat magazine calls Vision Ahead’s self-titled debut album Barber’s “greatest accomplishment to date,” but make no mistake, this group is more than the Jonathan Barber Quintet; this is unmistakably “Vision Ahead,” a distinctive and close-knit group of musicians who have been working toward this moment for years. Featuring Godwin Louis on saxophone, Andrew Renfroe on guitar, Matt Dwonszyk on bass, and Taber Gable on piano, Vision Ahead offers a fresh blend of classic jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion that’s already attracting listeners across generations. Even when they’re playing hard—and they do reach some thrilling crescendos—this extremely dynamic band always feels impeccably sharp and in control, cool far beyond their years. Barber also shows quite a gift for pacing in his new compositions, with each song boasting a real sense of progression that’s balanced with a proper spotlight on his bandmates’ noteworthy improvisations. Barber is the main composer but each member of the band contributes compositions and arrangements. With strong melodic motifs and almost every extended solo accompanied by new forms or themes, Barber’s music strikes the rare balance of maintaining a clear emotional through-line while still providing each soloist a fresh foundation on which to build. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead has performed at The Jazz Standard, BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Scullers Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, Rockwood Music Hall, Smoke Jazz Club, The Cell, Minton’s Playhouse, Black Eyed Sally’s, The Side Door and other notable music venues. In August of 2018 this band headlined the Rainy Days Festival held in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia. The name “Vision Ahead” holds deep personal significance to Barber..."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with pianist Adam Birnbaum. We talked about the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, of which he recently became a member, how to build your career through forming meaningful relationships, the value of patience, his thoughts on teaching gigs, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Adam:Website: http://www.adambirnbaum.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adambirnbaumpianoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtkjZg4XOdZKRbKH19nRAzQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambirnbaumpiano/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAppended biography, courtesy of adambirnbaum.com:"Adam Birnbaum is emerging as one of the top young voices in jazz piano. Since receiving a graduate Artist’s Diploma in jazz studies from The Julliard School in 2003, he has become a presence on the New York City scene as a leader and sideman, performing in such venues as the Village Vanguard, the Blue Note, Birdland, the Jazz Standard and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. He has also performed on many national and world stages, including the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, the Kennedy Center, the Montreal Jazz Festival, The Spoleto Festival, The Red Sea Jazz Festival, The Rockport Chamber Festival, NPR Jazz Christmas, and the Capetown Jazz Festival.As a leader, Birnbaum has released four albums under his name in Japan and the U.S. His first release, Ballade Pour Adeline, received a Gold Disk award from As a leader, Birnbaum has released four albums under his name in Japan and the U.S. His first release, Ballade Pour Adeline, received a Gold Disk award from Swing Journal as one of the top albums of 2006. Adam’s U.S. debut Travels, released in 2009 under the Smalls record label, received enthusiastic reviews in Allmusic.com, All About Jazz and JazzTimes. Birnbaum’s recent release Three of A Mind, featuring bassist Doug Weiss and drummer Al Foster, was hailed as “an eloquent dispatch from the heart of the contemporary piano trio tradition” by the New York Times, and received an Editor’s Pick and four star review in Downbeat magazine.As a sideman, Birnbaum’s wide-ranging versatility and artistry have made him a first call for a wide variety of ensembles. He has performed or toured with established jazz artists such as Al Foster, Greg Osby, Regina Carter, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, as well as with young artists such as Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society and Cecile Mclorin Salvant. Birnbaum has appeared as a sideman more than 25 albums."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

How’s it going everybody, today we’re speaking with saxophonist Paul Jones. We touched on many topics, but I think the second half of this episode was really special as we discussed finding your own sound, creating your own brand, and other important meta-topics for musicians.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Paul:Website: www.paulthejones.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/paulthejonesTwitter: https://twitter.com/paulthejonesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14ffxej3RdoD00pk6cUQgj?si=QgmsDNRRQtCr0mWK8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulsaxophonejones/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAppended biography, courtesy of paulthejones.com:"Saxophonist and composer Paul Jones is, at heart, a storyteller. Whether drawing inspiration from classic works of literature or the confessional rhymes of hip hop; the spontaneous inventions of his jazz forebears or the intricate architecture of contemporary classical music; or simply connecting with his own life experiences – Jones’ music invariably takes the listener on a compelling narrative journey."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with pianist, composer, and arranger Steven Feifke. We discuss his early years, how he taught himself to arrange, what inspires him, his process for composing, and much more. The podcast is also available on YouTube in video format: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyzMfV8D7-eFEhbkamrqfobbP-_TIJyzISupport the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Steven:Website: http://www.stevenfeifkemusic.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenfeifke/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenFeifkeMusicConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAppended biography, courtesy of StevenFeifkeMusic.com:"Steven Feifke is a prolific pianist, bandleader, composer and educator who has become a fixture on the New York scene. A regular at key venues including The Blue Note, Smalls, and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, he also frequently works as a musical director, conductor, orchestrator and arranger and maintains his own big band, septet, and trio. His orchestrations for chamber ensemble, big band, and orchestra can be heard on numerous albums by artists like Veronica Swift, Santino Fontana, and Ulysses Owens Jr. Feifke has also written original works for television and film media, and his music can be heard on the hit Netflix TV show "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee," produced by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Jazz Studies and a Minor in Economics from New York University (2013), along with a Masters Degree in Jazz Composition from Manhattan School Of Music (2018). Feifke serves on faculty at The New School in New York City, where he teaches private composition and arranging. His debut record is "Peace In Time," released independently in 2015."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with bassist Raviv Markovitz. We touch on many topics including his upbringing in Boston, what he practices, important things for being versatile musician, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportFind Raviv:Website: https://www.ravivmarkovitz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravivmarkovitzConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAbout Raviv, courtesy of RavivMarkovitz.com:"Raviv Markovitz, 28, is an acoustic and electric bassist based in New York who has quickly become one of the most sought-after bassists on the New York jazz scene. Raviv won 3rd place in the 2011 International Society of Bassists Jazz Bass Competition and was selected as 1 of 15 semifinalists worldwide for the 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition. Raviv has served on the faculty of Swing Central Jazz in Savannah, GA under the direction of Marcus Roberts, the Stanford Jazz Workshop through the SJW Mentor Fellowship Program, the Calhoun Summer Jazz Workshop in New York City, taught extensively through Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “Jazz for Young People” program, and conducted numerous clinics around the world. Raviv has performed across the United States and internationally throughout Europe, Central America, and Asia, at venues ranging from the Blue Note in New York City, to the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai, India, to Porgy & Bess in Vienna, Austria, to the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Raviv has performed with many of jazz’s leading artists, including Joe Lovano, Marcus Roberts, Makoto Ozone, Cassandra Wilson, and Jimmy Heath, among many others, and is an active recording artist, having recorded on over 20 albums to date. Originally from Lexington, Massachusetts, Raviv holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia University in the City of New York."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode we are speaking with saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe. We discuss his appearance in the YouTube series “The Working Musician,” his upbringing in Florida and mentorship under Bunky Green, his move to New York, practical tips for improving your technique, his advice for someone wanting to follow in his footsteps, and more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Alex:Website: https://alexlore.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/alexmloreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexmloremusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAbout Alex, courtesy of AlexLore.com:"Noted by the New York Times as a saxophonist who is “…making the connections among about 70 years’ worth of contemplative, articulate and light-toned players”, Manhattan-based saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe is one of the most in demand alto saxophonists on the current New York City jazz scene. Originally from Tarpon Springs, Florida, LoRe has been mentored by a “who’s who” of saxophonists, including Lee Konitz, George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, James Moody, and Steve Wilson to name a few. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and educator Bunky Green says LoRe “…will emerge to become one of the leading voices on the international jazz scene.” Saxophonist George Garzone describes his playing as “bold and unforgiving”, with “…a beautiful sound; he understands the concept of melody.” With a strong upbringing in classical music, LoRe’s playing and compositions are influenced by many genres, ranging from European classical music through today’s most influential artists on both the jazz and popular music scenes.LoRe has been featured at venues such as New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), the Jazz at Ravinia Festival held at the Stean’s Institute for Young Artists in Chicago, the Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and the Jacksonville and Clearwater Jazz Festivals in Florida, among others. In New York, he frequents prominent venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Gallery, and Smoke Jazz Club both as a leader of his own groups and as a sideman. He is a member of saxophonist Lucas Pino’s “No Net” Nonet, which currently holds a residency at Smalls Jazz Club. LoRe has had the opportunity to perform and work with artists George Garzone, Ingrid Jensen, David Liebman, Tony Malaby, Ron Blake, Steve Wilson, Aaron Parks, Dan Tepfer, Ralph Alessi, and Ari Hoenig, among others. Internationally, he has performed throughout the Netherlands, Australia, Israel, and Canada.LoRe holds a bachelor of music degree from Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music, and a master of music degree from New York’s Manhattan School of Music. Most recently, he plans to release his third album for Challenge Records International this coming September 6th, 2019. Entitled Karol, the record will feature compositions inspired by LoRe’s study of classical composers and features pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Desmond White, and drummer Allan Mednard."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

How’s it going everybody, today I’m speaking with pianist and vocalist Kelly Green. We touch many topics, including her memories from Mulgrew Miller and Harold Mabern, the importance of mental health and self-care as being vital to your success, the positives and negatives of social media, how to stay positive in the face of difficulties, and much more.Connect with Kelly:Website: http://kellygreenpiano.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellygreenpiano/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellygreenjazz/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAppended Biography, courtesy of Kellygreenpiano.com:"Kelly has performed at notable clubs and venues such as the Kennedy Center, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, Birdland Theater, Apollo Theater, Minton's, Smalls Jazz Club, Mezzrow, Jazz Standard, 55 Bar, The Django, Zinc Bar, Fat Cat, B.B. Kings, The Bitter End, and Rockwood Music Hall among many other restaurants and venues in the city. She has also performed at the Deerhead Inn in PA and in New Jersey at Trumpets Jazz Club, Mexicali Live, Hat City Kitchen, and Duke's Southern Table among many other restaurants and private events. She has performed in bands alongside jazz luminaries such as George Coleman, Christian McBride, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jimmy Heath, Steve Nelson, Nat Reeves, Steve Williams, Bill Goodwin, Rich Perry, Winard Harper, Philip Harper, Steve Wilson, Stacy Dillard, Jonathan Barber, Josh Evans, Bruce Williams, Frank Lacy, TK Blue, James Zollar and Jovan Alexandre among others. ​In addition to being an outstanding performer, Kelly is a wonderful educator. She has taught at the Jazz House Kids Summer Workshop and the William Paterson Jazz Workshop for the past five years. In Jacksonville, she taught at the University of North Florida Jazz Workshops for four years. She is currently a Teaching Artist for Jazz House Kids. "Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

What’s up podcast, today I’m speaking with saxophonist Nick Biello. We discuss the shortcomings of jazz school, how to develop your ears, forging your own career path in the age of the internet, and much more.Connect with Nick:Website: http://nickbiellomusic.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/nickbiellomusicConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAbout Nick, courtesy of NickBielloMusic.com:"Saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist and composer Nick Biello is developing a reputation as an exciting and artful musician.Nick has shared the stage with world-class artists, such as Slide Hampton, Cedar Walton, the Jimmy Heath Big Band, Rich Perry, Phil Markowitz, Steve Davis, Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band, Clarence Penn, John Benitez, Henry Cole, Harvie S, Victor Bailey, Jaimoe Johnson and Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers. He has performed at the Pescara and Bussi Jazz Festivals in Italy, as well as the Litchfield Jazz Festival, the New Haven Jazz Festival, and the Westchester Jazz Festival. Nick's saxophone has been heard at venues such as the Blue Note, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center, The Iridium, B.B. King's, The House of Blues in Chicago, The Paramount Theater, The Birchmere Theater, Smalls, Smoke, Zinc Bar, The Kitano, Joe's Pub at the Public Theater, Bar Next Door, Rockwood Music Hall, Webster Theater, Infinity Hall, and Toad's Place.Nick was accepted to the John F. Kennedy Center's prestigious "Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead" program in 2009. "Betty Carter" focuses on developing the compositional skills of participants through masterclasses and workshops. Its faculty boasts some of the most respected names in Jazz, such as Jason Moran, Ralph Peterson, and Mark Whitfield.The Blue Note selected the Nick Biello Quartet to participate in their Thelonious Monk Emerging Artist Series in 2010. The series focused on young, upcoming talent in Jazz. The Quartet shared the stage with vibraphone legend Gary Burton. In 2014, Nick joined the Martin Schulte Quartet for a 2-week concert series in Seoul, Korea. Topping off the tour was a performance and masterclass for the German Consulate of Korea. Recently he was recognized for his prowess as a saxophonist and improviser by being named the winner of the Julius Keilwerth 2014 International Saxophone Idol Competition. Additionally, as part of being named the winner of the competition, Nick was afforded the opportunity to perform alongside the great Ernie Watts.  Nick has been recorded on hundreds of albums, from his own original projects to his work as a sideman for other artists. His debut album, "Vagabond Soul," released in 2017 on the Truth Revolution Recording Collective, features Phil Markowitz, John Benitez, Clarence Penn, Paul Jones, Andrew Renfroe, and Vincent Lionti."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

How’s it going everybody. Today I’m speaking with saxophonist Chris Bittner. We discuss his upbringing in North Carolina, what he practices to create a sense of freedom on his instrument, how he dealt with being burned out in NYC, and much more. Connect with Chris:Website: https://www.chrisbittnermusic.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/c_bittyConnect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAbout Chris, courtesy of ChrisBittnerMusic.com:"Chris Bittner is a saxophonist and composer based in New York City. Originally from North Carolina, Bittner has performed with groups all over the east coast, in styles ranging from jazz to R&B, folk, gospel, and country. Bittner can be heard as a sideman in clubs in the NYC area such as Fat Cat, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Smalls, Rockwood Music Hall, Blue Note Jazz Club, Zinc Bar, and many more. He has also performed internationally with his quartet at the Bern Jazz Festival in Bern, Switzerland. A recent Juilliard graduate, he has had the opportunity to play alongside jazz greats such as Jimmy Heath, Bill Charlap, Herlin Riley, Jon Faddis, Rodney Whitaker, Etienne Charles, Aaron Diehl, Donny McCaslin, and many more. He is currently working on composing new material to perform with his own quartet and is busy with numerous other projects."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

What’s going on everybody. Today I’m speaking with saxophonist Sam Dillon. We discuss his time at UMiami and SUNY Purchase, how he thinks about big band playing, the importance of shedding in 12 keys, how he views his career in music, and much more.Connect with Sam: Website: http://samdillonmusic.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/sdsaxophoneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samdillonmusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAppended Biography, courtesy of samdillonmusic.com:"Sam Dillon is a saxophonist, woodwind player, composer and teacher based in New York. In 2013 Sam was selected as a semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. As a semifinalist, Sam performed at The Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. for Wayne Shorter, Jimmy Heath, Branford Marsalis, Bobby Watson and Jane Ira Bloom. Most notably, Sam has performed at Carnegie Hall, Jazz @ Lincolin Center, Symphony Space, Smoke Jazz Club, The Iridium, Yoshi's Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, The 55 Bar, The Zinc Bar, The Kitano Hotel, Cornelia Street Cafe and live on WBGO 88.3 FM. In 2009 Sam received his Masters in Jazz Performance from SUNY Purchase College.Sam made his discovery of Jazz at age 9 and began studying saxophone shortly thereafter. He played his first gig when he was 14 years old with legendary trombonist Al Grey and never looked back. As well as leading his own groups, Sam has had the honor of performing with The Joe Chambers “Moving Pictures” Jazz Orchestra, The Smoke Big Band, The Artie Shaw Jazz Orchestra, The Cecilia Coleman Big Band and The Paris Wight Quintet featuring David Weiss. In addition, Sam is currently composing and arranging music for his first CD. He has gained great knowledge and experience by learning, performing and/or recording with some of the worlds finest musicians including Roger Humphries, Jimmy Cobb, Randy Brecker, John Riley, Bob Mintzer, Ralph Lalama, Ray Vega, David Hazeltine, John Fedchock, Jim Snidero, and Eric Alexander."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

How’s it going everybody, today I am speaking with saxophonist Ken Fowser. We discuss his upbringing in the Philadelphia jazz scene, his thoughts on the necessity of jazz school, how to be more successful booking gigs, the importance of the hang, and much more.Connect with Ken Fowser:Website: https://kenfowserjazz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenfowser/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://podcast.berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1About Ken, courtesy of kenfowserjazz.com:"Since his arrival on the New York scene in 2005, Ken Fowser has continued to steer traditional harmony in uncharted directions. His lyrical approach to line construction and depth of harmonic sensibility allow him to record and play all over the world with such master players and burgeoning stars as David Hazeltine, Ugonna Okegwo, Donald Vega, Willie Jones III, Rick Germanson, Quincy Davis, David Wong, Jason Brown, Dezon Douglas and Rodney Green. A prolific composer, Fowser has celebrated four cooperative releases on Posi-tone Records, co-led with vibraphone virtuoso, Behn Gillece. His debut release as a leader, Standing Tall earned him the number-one spot on JazzWeek Radio Chart seven weeks in a row. Each track reflects a contemporary treatment of conventional harmonic concepts—a creative manipulation that has become part of his signature sound as a composer and an arranger, as well as a soloist. Set for release in February 2017, Now Hear This, Fowser’s second release as a soloist for Posi-tone features 11 original compositions and the same chart-topping lineup as Standing Tall: Josh Bruneau, Rick Germanson, Paul Gill and Jason Tiemann. Performing live every Friday night, his blistering quintet headlines the New York nightlife scene at the Django inside the Roxy Hotel on the corner of Walker and Church (www.thedjangonyc.com). Fowser’s fluid phrasing and melodic approach to improvising developed as a result of his exposure to the rich musical legacy of the Philly Sound, following in time with the rhythmic footsteps of John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner, Philly Joe Jones, Benny Golson and The Heath Brothers. Attending The University of the Arts in the early 2000s, Fowser studied with Tony Salicandro and Chris Farr, before transferring to William Paterson University in New Jersey, where he studied with NEA Jazz Master, Harold Mabern—an artistic force who remains one of Fowser’s major musical influences, today. As a grad student at SUNY Purchase, Fowser studied with contemporary legends of the tenor saxophone Ralph Lalama, Grant Stewart and Eric Alexander—the latter with whom he forged a professional relationship, subbing for Alexander on many of his gigs, and playing with him live, in classic two tenor context. Becoming more visible on the live music scene, in the latter 2000s Fowser enjoyed both downtown and uptown residencies at iconic New York venues. Hosting the session at Smalls Jazz Club every Tuesday for four years, and playing the late set at Smoke Jazz and Supper Club every Friday for two years, he followed headlining sets of such masters as the late Cedar Walton, Buster Williams and perhaps his greatest influence, GSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Today I’m speaking with saxophonist and composer David Binney. Originally from Los Angeles, David lived in New York City for nearly 40 years until recently returning to the LA area. He has over 20 albums out as a leader, and has worked with an unbelievable cast of musicians in a wide array of circumstances. We discuss how he balanced having a day job with being a musician when he first moved to New York, how the advent of the internet has changed the music scene and recording industry, the things he thinks are key to making a living in music today, his composition process, and much more.Connect with David:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbinney/Website: http://davidbinney.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ven2ra1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbinneyfan/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://podcast.berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1About David, courtesy of davidbinney.com:"Acclaimed as a considerable and highly individual compositional talent, saxophonist David Binney is one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. Winning praise from critics and colleagues alike, David was singled out by JazzTimes as one of a handful of “players who have created an alternative jazz scene… all of whom are playing adventurous, original music.”David’s distinctive saxophone sound and innovative compositions have been heard from basement clubs in New York to jazz festivals in Europe and the world. In addition to his extensive work as a leader, he has been sought after as a sideman, appearing on record with Medeski, Martin & Wood, Uri Caine’s Mahler Project, and hundreds of others. David has also appeared on stage with Aretha Franklin, at Carnegie Hall, and with Maceo Parker, to name a few. He has produced all of his own 22 albums, and many others including two of the Lost Tribe releases, Scott Colley’s The Architect of the Silent Moment, and 8 Donny McCaslin releases, including the highly acclaimed Casting For Gravity, Fast Future, and Beyond Now.He also put together and produces the band that became the band on David Bowie’s Blackstar.David started his record label, Mythology Records, in 1998.He has won the DownBeat Critics Poll 3 different times in the Alto Saxophone category. And placed in Producer, Album etc.. As well as in the JazzTimes polls and polls worldwide.He has had front cover features in DownBeat, JazzTimes, and many other publications."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)In this episode we are speaking with saxophonist, composer, and educator Danny Janklow. Now based in Los Angeles, Danny spent several years living & playing in Philadelphia where he was mentored by Dick Oatts, and other great musicians at Temple University. Since then, he has been an in-demand sideman in a wide variety of musical contexts, was a semi-finalist in the Monk competition, and has released multiple projects as a leader. We discuss the importance of recognizing the legacy of jazz, why you must be versatile to be successful, his biggest advice for younger musicians, and much more. Connect with Danny:Website: https://dannyjanklow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjanklow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dannyjanklowmusic/For more episodes please visit berniesbootlegs.comAbout Danny, courtesy of dannyjanklow.com:"Saxophonist, multi-Instrumentalist, educator, producer & composer Danny Janklow is quickly gaining international recognition for his soulful and innovative musical voice. His heart-felt, passionate, and highly energetic music has reached and inspired thousands of listeners from Japan to Holland to Mexico. His live performances, often described as “emotionally charged” and “vibrant celebrations,” leave his listeners always wanting more…Born in Tarzana, CA in 1989, Danny Janklow was handed the saxophone at the age of 11. His life would soon change as he was introduced to the remarkable sounds of Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, and John Coltrane. Just 2 years later, it was obvious to all that the music had chosen him. During his time at Agoura High School, Danny was recognized by Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra as the first-ever triple instrument “Outstanding Soloist” on tenor saxophone, flute and clarinet.In 2007, Danny was awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Philadelphia’s Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance where he was mentored by saxophone legend Dick Oatts and incredible trumpeter Terell Stafford. In 2010, Danny won 1st place in the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) competition held in Athens, Georgia. While living on the east coast, he frequently played at the Village Vanguard with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Kimmel Center, the Apollo in Harlem, and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in New York.After graduating in 2011, Danny moved back to Los Angeles to take the scene by storm. He rapidly became one of LA’s most in-demand saxophonists and bandleaders. In August 2012, he won 1st place at the Detroit Jazz Festival Saxophone Competition and headlined on that year’s festival. He took part in a 2-year Mentor program teaching at Stanford Jazz Camp where he discovered his deep passion for teaching students of all ages. In 2013, he was selectively chosen as a semi-finalist to compete in the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition in Washington D.C.Danny has enjoyed the pleasure of sharing the stage and recording with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, George Benson, Aloe Blacc, Jose James, Wynton & Branford Marsalis, Benny Golson, Eric Reed, John Beasley, Ben Williams, Jason Moran, Wallace Roney, Savion Glover, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bill Holman Big Band, Gordon Goodwin, and Jimmy Heath."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)Connecticut native Chris Ward (@thesaxophonewarrior) began studying the tenor saxophone at a young age. Having been inspired by saxophonist-turned-movie director Nick Ordway and his Charlie Parker Omnibook, Chris was propelled to voraciously study the history of jazz through the music of Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, and many more masters of the discipline. He brings a unique fusion of classical, rock, jazz and electronica to his songs heavily influenced by Bjork, Radiohead and Portishead. In his search for creativity and to help portray his unique sound and ideas, Ward gathered a group of talented musicians together and recorded his debut album, “Bridging the Gap.”Ward is a member of a few up and coming projects on the scene, Felix Pastorius' Hipster Assassins and Social Experiment, The worlds only J-pop big band Morning Musuko! and is currently working on his follow up record. (Abbreviated bio courtesy of thesaxophonewarrior.com)Connect with Chris:Website: http://www.thesaxophonewarrior.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaxophonewarrior/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesaxophonewarrior/Connect with Bernie:Website: http://podcast.berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Show Notes:[1:51] Introduction[3:55] Hipster Assassins[8:55] Saxophone Warrior origins[10:30] Late night hang, life balance[11:45] Running[14:35] Community support, music competition[16:03] Musical origins, early life[19:50] Intro to tenor sax[21:25] Impacting younger musicians, hard work, being friendly[23:30] Ben Wendel[24:04] Berklee, mentors, Hal Crook[26:35] Importance of tough teachers[28:20] What music school doesn't prepare you for[29:43] Hustle mentality and its dangers[33:00] Creating your own gigs[34:10] Social media rants[35:25] Balancing day gig & music[38:10] Be willing to invest in your website[39:25] How a day gig helps music[40:35] Most often lacking in musicians' websites[44:00] No one cares, and why that's good[46:28] How Chris thinks about genres and vocabulary[50:10] Closing thoughtsSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)How’s it going everybody, today I’m bringing you my conversation with pianist and composer Glenn Zaleski. We discuss his early musical history, his introduction to jazz, moving to NYC, his process for assimilating new information, how he composes, his advice for younger musicians, and much more.For more episodes please visit berniesbootlegs.comFind Glenn:https://www.glennzaleski.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/zmanglenn24https://www.instagram.com/glennzaleski824/Find Bernie:youtube.com/berniesbootlegs1Instagram.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter.com/berniesbootlegsbernie@berniesbootlegs.comAbout Glenn, courtesy of glennzaleski.com:"Glenn Zaleski is one of the most in-demand pianists on the New York City jazz scene. Originally from Boylston, MA, Glenn has made a name for himself playing with the likes of Ravi Coltrane, Lage Lund, and Ari Hoenig. His most recent album, "Solo Vol. 1", was released in early 2018 - his first solo piano album, as well as the first release from his own label Stark Terrace Music. In 2017 he released his second album for Sunnyside Records, "Fellowship", prompting All About Jazz to note, "Glenn Zaleski has quickly become one of the most important pianists of his generation and it's easy to see why." His debut album, "My Ideal", was released in March of 2015, also on Sunnyside, and received critical acclaim: Downbeat Magazine named it "sublime", Jazz Times called it, "an engaging set by a talent worth watching," and the New York Times named the record a "strong statement," praising its "fluent but unhurried sense of phrase".Glenn has also released two popular albums with the collective Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato: "Limitless" (Capri, 2013), and "Anticipation" (Capri, 2011), as well as a duo record with his brother, saxophonist Mark Zaleski. ("Duet Suite", 2010)In 2011, Glenn was a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, as well as a finalist for the 2011 APA Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz. He attended the Brubeck Institute Fellowship program in Stockton, CA from 2005-2007, and then finished his undergraduate studies at The New School in 2009. From 2009-2011, while working towards his graduate degree at NYU, Glenn was also on NYU faculty, teaching a variety of classes and private students."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

How’s it going everybody. Today I’m bringing you my conversation with saxophonist and educator Chad LB. Originally from upstate New York, Chad has played and toured with a wide variety of artists, ranging from Taylor Swift, Arturo O’Farril, Clarence Penn, Chris Botti and many more. Besides being an active performer, Chad is also a visiting artist at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the co-founder of Jazz Lesson Videos. We discuss his early musical history, his thoughts on social media and self-promotion, the biggest weaknesses he sees in younger players, and much more. For more episodes please visit berniesbootlegs.comFind Chad:https://www.chadlb.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chadlbsax/Find Bernie:https://instagram.com/berniesbootlegs/https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegshttp://youtube.com/berniesbootlegs1About Chad, courtesy of chadlb.com:"Hailed as a "sax phenom" by The New York Daily News, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown is one of the first prominent jazz musicians to emerge out of the millennial generation. He has toured globally as a soloist, and with numerous jazz artists and pop icons ranging from Arturo O’Farrill to Taylor Swift. Chad is also a member of the multi-Grammy award winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, and he is on faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory as a visiting artist. Downbeat Magazine selected his latest release, “Onward” as an Editor’s Pick for 2017, commending his “technical abilities that mask the difficulty of his wondrously intricate lines."A native of Elmira, New York, Chad established himself as a jazz prodigy at age 11, performing throughout New York State under the mentorship of local jazz hero, George Reed, who was known for backing legends like Teddy Wilson, Buddy Tate, and Marian McPartland.Chad went on to pursue a formal education in the arts at the Brubeck Institute, a prestigious fellowship program created by jazz legend Dave Brubeck. While studying at the institute, he performed regularly with Brubeck and was a member of the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet.Chad received many accolades during his scholastic career, including 15 DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards for categories such as "Best Jazz Soloist" and "Best Original Song."Since graduating from the Brubeck Institute, Chad has performed throughout four continents, and has appeared at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Super Bowl, and Madison Square Garden. His debut album, Imagery Manifesto, was named “Debut Album of the Year” by jazz critic and author, Doug Ramsey, and his most recent recording as a leader, “Onward,” features jazz legend, Randy Brecker."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)What’s up podcast, today I’m bringing you my interview with trombonist Nick Finzer. In addition to being an active performer, Nick is a professor at University of North Texas, and is also the CEO of the record label Outside in Music. We discuss his upbringing in Rochester New York, the most important things he has his students focus on, what it’s like managing a record label, and a lot more. For more episodes please visit berniesbootlegs.comFind Nick:https://www.youtube.com/user/nfinzer2http://www.nickfinzermusic.com/http://instagram.com/nickfinzerFind Bernie:https://instagram.com/berniesbootlegs/https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegshttps://facebook.com/berniesbootlegsAbout Nick, courtesy of nickfinzermusic.com:"NICK FINZER …is one of the most dynamic musicians of the millennial generation. An award-winning composer, arranger, producer, educator and trombonist, Finzer is bringing the joy and power of Jazz to traditional fans and the most modern 21st century audiences. He’s on a mission to be a passionate voice defining the sound of Jazz in this age while also bringing street cred to the trombone with a bold, tight sound. Born into the musical world (Mom Sherry Finzer is an international flutist), Finzer developed a fascination for the music of Duke Ellington and found himself, in high school, performing at the annual Essentially Ellington competition of Jazz at Lincoln Center. It was then that he decided to pursue a life in music himself. His budding talent was recognized by Wycliffe Gordon who began a mentorship by writing four pieces for the young Finzer while he attended the Eastman School of Music. Nick went on to get his masters at Juilliard’s prestigious Jazz program where he was mentored by trombone legend Steve Turre. In 2011 Nick was the winner of the Eastern Trombone Workshop’s National Jazz Trombone Competition and was a finalist in the 2010 International Trombone Association’s Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition. Two tracks appearing on Nick’s debut album “Exposition” (Outside in Music) garnered Finzer a pair of accolades: The prestigious American Society of Composers and Performers (ASCAP)’s Herb Alpert Award for young composers (2013 & 2015)Famed trombonist and mentor Wycliffe Gordon called Finzer “a new voice [in] the pantheon of upcoming trombone greats in the making” and added “Nick's CD is a glowing example of things to come.” When away from NYC, Finzer can be found touring the globe not only with his own projects, but as part of Anat Cohen’s Tentet, teaching workshops and masterclasses, and appearing with YouTube sensation Postmodern Jukebox. Finzer has joined the group on television, in viral videos with millions of views, and on tours across North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Finzer has performed at top jazz clubs, festivals and concert halls with Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Newport Jazz Festival with Anat Cohen, Lucas Pino’s No Net Nonet, Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Project, the Grammy Award Winning Dafnis Prieto Big Band, Bob Stewart’s Double Quartet, Frank Wess, Terrell StaSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)Today I’m bringing you my conversation with saxophonist Dave Pollack. You may have seen Dave on his YouTube channel, where he uploads funny and interesting music content in addition to his own recordings. Dave is a professional educator in New Jersey, but is an amazing saxophonist in his own right, and I really enjoyed speaking with him. We discuss his time at William Paterson University, why he chose the path of education, how he advises his students on whether to pursue a music degree, why his motto is ‘make jazz fun again,’ and more.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform. For more episodes please visit http://berniesbootlegs.comFind Dave:http://www.davepollack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/davepollackmusic/Find Bernie:https://instagram.com/berniesbootlegs/https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegshttps://facebook.com/berniesbootlegsAbout Dave, courtesy of davepollack.com:"A native of Hamilton, New Jersey, saxophonist Dave Pollack started his musical career playing the piano at 5 years old and saxophone at 9. In high school he won many soloists awards in jazz competitions around the state and had the chance to perform with the Count Basie Orchestra, Richie Cole, Bob Mintzer, and the Philly Pops Brass Quintet.After high school he continued his education at William Paterson University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies/Music Education. While there he studied under Mulgrew Miller, Vincent Herring, Gary Smulyan, David Demsey, Armen Donelian, and James Weidman.He has since been performing in the New York City area as well as around the world, and has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many great artists including Richie Cole and his Alto Madness Orchestra, Mingus Big Band, Phil Woods, Randy Brecker and Jon Faddis. Dave has most recently been on tour in Australia with the Hanlon Brothers, a group based out of the Gold Coast.Along with being a performer, Dave is also a passionate educator. He’s been teaching saxophone, flute, clarinet, and piano privately since he was 17 years old, and is the owner of Princeton Home Music Lessons. From 2010-2011 Dave was the Director of Jazz at The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ, and is currently the Instrumental Woodwind Specialist at the Cranbury School in Cranbury, NJ. His students have achieved great musical recognition, including being selected to perform in Region and All-State Jazz Ensembles."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)What’s up podcast, today I’m bringing you my interview with tenor saxophonist Charles Owens. Currently based in Virginia, Charles lived in New York City from 1992 to 2004, and as such we discuss the New York jazz scene in the 90s, Smalls Jazz Club, two tenor bands, chordless trio, why you should embrace fear and self-doubt, and Charles tells an incredible story about Joshua Redman. You can find Charles on Instagram at CHASOWENS and also on his website charlesowensmusic.comFor more episodes please visit berniesbootlegs.comAbout Charles, courtesy of SmallsLive.com:"A veteran of the New York City jazz scene, tenor saxophonist Charles Owens has lead his own groups, performing for the most scrutinizing audiences in the world.Charles Owens held down a weekly Friday-night spot at the famed Smalls jazz club for 8 years. He has honed his band into a tightly knit, hard swinging, and very exciting quartet. Influenced by such tenor saxophone masters as John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Wayne Shorter, Charles Owens manages to evoke the power and spirit of these masters while putting his own heart, depth, and passion into his playing and his composing.Charles Owens plays with the kind of mastery, and confidence you would expect from a veteran of the most competitive and stimulating environment for Jazz music in the world."--- Find Me ---Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsEmail: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)What is up podcast, today I’m bringing you my conversation with New York City alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Gould. We discuss his musical beginnings, his time at SUNY Purchase and Manhattan School of Music, the value of mentors, how to be a great lead alto player, his latest projects, and more. You can find Andrew on his website at www.andrewgouldmusic.comAbout Andrew, courtesy of andrewgouldmusic.com:"Native New Yorker, saxophonist and composer Andrew Gould has established himself as one of the most in demand players on the NYC music scene.He has performed with James Moody, Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Wallace Roney, Jon Faddis, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Mambo Legends Orchestra, David Weiss, Bobby Sanabria, Ray Angry and many more. Andrew was a 2013 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition Semi Finalist and has been featured on multiple GRAMMY nominated recordings. He has been involved with recording for MTV, Universal Records, Warner Bros Music, and Capitol Records for world famous artists including Fifth Harmony, Mac Miller, 88 Keys, Sebastian Kole and more. He has also performed live on the Today Show, ABC News, WBGO Radio, and has been featured on the Amazon Prime series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" with the Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band.A graduate of both Manhattan School of Music and SUNY Purchase, Andrew continues to teach regularly, and has taught private lessons at The New School, and has given masterclasses at SUNY Purchase, Hofstra University and many many more.Andrew has recently released his debut album "First Things First" on the Outside In Music label, which has received great critical acclaim. He composes for and tours worldwide with rnb/soul band Nuf Said, who will be releasing a 3rd album in 2020. Other exciting projects include recording and performing with the 8 Bit Big Band, Steven Feifke Big Band, Dan Pugach Nonet, DMNDR, and horn section work/writing with GRAMMY winning hip hip producer 88 Keys for Warner Music. Andrew is an endorsing artist with Yanagisawa Saxophones, D'Addario Reeds, and Silverstein Ligatures"Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)Today we are bringing you my conversation with NYC bassist and bandleader Alex Claffy. After being brought up in the Philly jazz scene, Alex moved to NYC to attend the New School and subsequently entrenched himself as an in-demand bassist, gigging in-town and on tour with both his own band and others. He has performed or recorded with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Joey Alexander, and many more. We discuss his latest tour and album, his upbringing in the Philadelphia jazz scene, his time at the New School, his advice for making a living in a digital world, his plans for the future, and much more.You can find more of Alex on his Instagram @claffyclaffy and on his website https://www.claffy.me.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform (iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher) so you don't miss an episode! You can find more episodes at http://berniesbootlegs.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)Today we are bringing you an interview I conducted back in 2017 with GRAMMY award-winning pianist & composer Taylor Eigsti for a book that I was working on at the time. The book never came to fruition, so I've decided to share the audio here on the podcast. We discuss his early musical life, the 'prodigy' label, the GRAMMY awards, his favorite venues to play at, and Taylor shares an incredible story about McCoy Tyner and the Golden State Warriors.You can find Taylor's music, tour dates and more on his website: https://www.tayjazz.com/About Taylor (courtesy of https://www.tayjazz.com):"New York-based pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti started playing the piano when he was four years old. Growing up in Menlo Park, CA, Eigsti was quickly labeled a prodigy, and has since released 7 albums as a bandleader, in addition to appearing on over 50 albums as a sideman. Eigsti has garnered multiple individual GRAMMY Award nominations over the years for his work as a recording artist and composer, including Best Instrumental Composition, and Best Jazz Instrumental Solo. Recently, Eigsti also co-wrote a featured composition with Don Cheadle for the 2017 GRAMMY-winning soundtrack to the motion picture “Miles Ahead”. Over the past 30 years, Eigsti has had the good fortune of performing, touring or recording with such luminaries as Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti, Joshua Redman, Sting, John Mayer, Esperanza Spalding, Chick Corea, Terence Blanchard, Joshua Bell, Snarky Puppy, Vanessa Williams, David Benoit, Chris Potter, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, Julian Lage, Marian McPartland, Stefon Harris, McCoy Tyner, Lisa Fischer, Joey DeFrancesco, Red Holloway, James Moody, Ernestine Anderson, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Becca Stevens, Charles McPherson, The Clayton Brothers, Eldar, Dianne Schuur, Joe Lovano, Ambrose Akinmusire, Hank Jones, The Brubeck Brothers, and Frederica Von Stade, among many others. Eigsti has travelled internationally quite extensively with his trio and quartet, and also has been a frequent and integral part of the regular touring bands of Chris Botti, Eric Harland Voyager, Gretchen Parlato, Kendrick Scott Oracle, and Sachal Vasandani. Eigsti's career has involved much global touring, and he has performed at many premiere venues throughout the world, including the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Salle Pleyel, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Royal Festival Hall, Vienna Konzerthaus, Olympia Hall, Massey Hall, Lincoln Center, Davies Symphony Hall, and many top festivals including Montreal Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Singapore Mosaic Music Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Stockholm Jazz Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival, Quito Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz Festival, Sydney Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, and many more performances worldwide, including a private performance for former President Bill Clinton. Eigsti has also been featured numerous times in various television specials, NPR appearances, commercials, and composed the theme music to the motion picture "Detachment" (2011) starring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, collaborating on the score with the Newton Brothers. This past year, Eigsti was also featured on a television special with Chris Botti for PBS’s “Great Performances”. In addition to leading and performing with various small ensembles, Eigsti frequently has had the opportunity to work with, compose for and orchestrate music for various symphony orchestras, and has written an extensive repertoire of music for orchestra and jazz ensemble. Various soloist Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!)At the age of 27, Pittsburgh-born, New York-based Jazz trumpeter & singer Benny Benack III has quickly established himself as one of the most versatile and virtuosic voices of his generation. Hailed by the New York Times as “a charismatic young trumpeter who maintains an earnest sideline as a singer”, Benack has a knack for delighting audiences with panache, in the spirit of classic crooners like Sinatra & Mel Tormé, with a nod to legendary trumpet showmen Louis Armstrong & Dizzy Gillespie. Equally comfortable in both Jazz and Pop settings, Benack has worked with some of the greatest acts in music today, touring domestically as a trumpet soloist with Josh Groban, Ben Folds, fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi, as well as European engagements with Jazz Bass extraordinaire Christian McBride. He recently headlined Birdland Jazz Club alongside Cabaret legend Ann Hampton-Callaway, in tribute to “Louis & Ella”. Benny's been a guest artist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Minsk Philharmonic Orchestra, featured both as a vocalist and trumpeter with each ensemble. In the Fall of 2017, Benack released his debut album “One of a Kind” to critical acclaim, noting he “reels off songs that come alive with his lustrous trumpet and golden bari-tenor vocalastics” - World Music Report. On the heels of his album’s worldwide success, Benack maintains an active touring schedule internationally, most recently bringing his band to Shanghai on behalf of Jazz @ Lincoln Center, helping to open their new flagship club there. When at home in NYC, he can be found in residency both at Mezzrow Jazz Club in the West Village, and at the iconic Carlyle Hotel, performing in Bemelmen’s Bar with his trio, where Benack showcases yet another talent by accompanying his own vocals on the piano as well.Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)