Got Chops

On today's episode, Scott interviews Greg Pattillo, an American flutist, recognized worldwide for his signature beatbox flute sound. Since 2007, his solo videos have reached over 100 million views, featuring his arrangements, that span the gamut of musical styles, from Nintendo's Super Mario Brothers to Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. Greg has been featured on TV shows that include Jay Leno and iCarly, and his music was also featured in the 2017 Lego Ninjago movie, as the beatbox flute music of Master Wu. As a published author of his beatbox flute method books, Mr. Pattillo has taught masterclasses on beatbox flute and improvisation, at numerous higher education institutions, that include The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Berklee College of Music. In addition to his solo career, Greg is a founding member of the touring musical ensemble, The Project Trio, that has over 100,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel. This multi-talented beatbox flutist and educator, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Greg on  Website: https://www.pattillostyle.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gregpattillo Beatbox Flute Method Books: https://www.flute4u.com/Pattillo-G-Beatbox-Flute-Method-Book.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattillostyle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pattillostyle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattillostyle.beatboxflute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomworksfilms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qgTBDlZ968Xb9SdoIA25f TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pattillostyle Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Tori Elliott, an American singer/songwriter/producer, and founder of her North Carolina indie pop band, Victoria Victoria. Tori's songwriting style has been compared to the likes of Regina Spektor and Carole King, and a number of her songs have been featured on reality tv shows and film. In addition to her own works, Tori has released a number of recordings with her writing partner, the legendary guitarist/producer, Charlie Hunter, including a new collaborative album, to drop in May 2024. Jazz and Beyond Intel said that Tori has a creative vision as a tunesmith, and Rolling Stone Magazine said her band, Victoria Victoria, is a rising act. This multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Victoria Victoria on  Website: https://www.victoriavictoria.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavictoriamusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriavictoriamusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/victoriavictoriamusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HCC7kE2A7UW1IGOzajebg?si=tj3W0dSGSBSd1GBT6qogHQ&nd=1&dlsi=4a516efab59f4bb0 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavictoriamusic Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Steve Jankowski, a touring and freelance trumpet player in the New York City area, currently on tour with Nile Rodgers and Chic. He is one of only three trumpet players to tour with the legendary horn band Chicago, and was a member of Blood, Sweat and Tears for eight years, plus served as their Musical Director during his last six years. Other artists Steve has performed and/or recorded with include KC and the Sunshine Band, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Donna Summer and Daryl Hall, just to name a few. When not touring, he records, produces, and engineers at his very own Jankland Recording Studio. This multi-talented trumpet player certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Steve on  Website: https://www.stevejankowski.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjankland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.jankowski.79/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SJankland Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Ron Wilson, the drummer and musical director for the American pop singer/songwriter, Lou Christie. He has graced the stage with iconic artists such as Darlene Love, Gary U.S. Bonds, Gloria Gaynor, Leslie Gore, Dave Valentin, and Bill Charlap, just to name a few. Ron holds a Master of Music degree from William Paterson University in New Jersey, and a Bachelors degree in Percussion Performance from the State University of New York at Purchase. When not performing live, he keeps busy with recording sessions, teaching and composing. Ron is a published composer who has scored movie soundtracks, composed works for chamber ensemble, concert band, jazz ensembles as well as commercial music. His popular method book, “Groovin' Rudiments: For Drum Set”, is published through melbay.com, and available on Amazon and at local music stores. This multi-talented artist and musical director certainly GOT CHOPS!  Follow Ron on  Website: https://www.ronwilson.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronwilsonmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.wilson Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronwilsonmusic  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ronwilson5265 Mel Bay: https://www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164897 Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews The Cello Doll, a cellist, composer, teacher, and musically gothic storyteller. She has received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in cello performance, and plays both acoustic and electric cellos. The Cello Doll has been making a name for herself on social media as a classical trained crossover artist since 2018, with followers of over 500k. Her rendition of the Rolling Stones song, “Paint It Black”, as featured in the Netflix original, “Wednesday”, has become a Halloween favorite. Through original arrangements, mash-ups, and compositions, she presents the cello in unique music videos that fuse genres and translate classical music for modern audiences. As a performer, The Cello Doll has collaborated with artists that include violinist/dancer, Lindsey Stirling and the Las Vegas female string ensembles, “Femmes of Rock” and “Bella Electric Strings”, just to name a few. This multi-talented cellist certainly GOT CHOPS!  Follow The Cello Doll on  Website: https://www.cellodoll.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecellodoll/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecellodoll/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecellodoll Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6K0e2XHOJXHjWAu1Q8CKx1?si=eOfnVXkgT7Ko079Y8gVkVQ&nd=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCelloDoll Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Walfredo Reyes Jr., a globally sought after percussionist and drummer, who has successfully combined the rich history of Latin, Afro-Cuban and World Percussion with the drum set, and can play in a myriad of musical genres. He has performed and/or recorded with the “who's who” of the music industry including Carlos Santana, Traffic, Steve Winwood, Lindsey Buckingham, and Robbie Robertson, just to name a few. In 2012, Walfredo was invited to take over the role of percussionist with the iconic rock band Chicago, and then in 2018 was asked by the founding members to take over as drummer. In addition to maintaining a busy touring and recording schedule, he finds time to conduct music clinics and teach all levels of students who seek out his help. This percussionist and drummer certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Walfredo on  Website: https://walfredoreyesjr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walfredoreyesjr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wreyesjr.1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UhL9iqyyKZ6HjAeHW228O YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wallyreyes1 Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Chris Ruggiero, a vocalist that has been described as an “old soul”, at only 24 years old. Chris came to national attention when he performed on one of PBS-TV's coast-to-coast broadcast specials, and since then has toured the country, breathing new life into the songs of the 60s and 70s, by stripping them down and re-imagining them in his own style. He has headlined in Las Vegas eleven times, released four albums in 2021, featuring masterful arrangements by Charles Calello and his Facebook page reached over 60 million people last year. In 2022, Chris released a Christmas album, that also features a duet with Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer, Darlene Love, thus landing their live performance on the TV show, Good Morning America and others. This vocalist certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Chris on  Website: https://chrisruggierosings.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_ruggiero_sings/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisRuggieroSings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris_ruggiero_sings Twitter: https://twitter.com/RuggieroSings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7g1v4TFjhhPyyh8r3ifsR3?si=qWHre6PnRBGeyrA6LlsyAw&nd=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chrisruggierosings                             Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Greg Giannascoli, a Grammy nominated marimba and percussion artist from Piscataway, N.J. He is a top prizewinner of numerous music competitions, and has appeared as a soloist with orchestras and in recitals throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Greg is also a sought after private instructor and clinician, who presents master classes at conservatories and colleges, and his teaching credentials include faculty positions at the esteemed Juilliard Pre-College and the percussion department at New Jersey City University. In addition, he is a Yamaha Marimba/Vibes artist, and wrote the book, “Opinions On The Marimba”, about interviews he conducted with some of the leading marimba artist-teachers from the 20th century, available at HeartlandMarimbaPublications.com. This marimbist (a.k.a. marimba player), certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Greg on  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregMarimba Steve Weiss Music: https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/33957/audio-recordings#full-description https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/325/audio-recordings#full-description                                  Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Kevin Presutti, a sought after saxophonist, woodwind doubler and contractor from Pompton Plains, NJ. In addition to being the featured soloist with vocalist, Gary U.S. Bonds, he has also performed on legendary stages and arenas with iconic music artists that include Lou Christie, Chubby Checker, Steven Van Zandt, The Golden Boys, and Darlene Love, just to name a few. Besides being a musician and contractor, Kevin retired in 2014 as a career Fireman who served for 25 years, and was one of the firefighters that responded to the 9/11 attacks in NYC on September 11, 2001. Over the years I've had the great pleasure of sitting next to today's guest, as we played in various horn sections, and happy to call him my friend. This saxophonist, woodwind doubler and contractor, certainly GOT CHOPS! Contact Kevin at Email: kevinpsax@optonline.net Cell: (201) 704-6982 Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Chloe Feoranzo, a recognized jazz clarinetist & vocalist from Los Angeles, California. At a young age, she mastered the art of playing dixieland and traditional jazz styles, before working as a freelance musician in New Orleans for four years. While touring with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Chloe was also featured on three of their hit YouTube productions, “Dancing With Myself”, by Billy Idol, “No Surprises”, by Radiohead, and “My Hero”, by the Foo Fighters, that collectively have received over 7.3M views as of this interview. This jazz clarinetist & vocalist, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Chloe on  Website: http://www.chloefeoranzo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloejazz3/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloejazz3/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3anD03U1RTafwISFmsC16d Bandcamp: https://chloefeoranzo.bandcamp.com/releases Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Tito Puente Jr., a timbale player and band leader of both his Latin jazz ensemble and orchestra. He performs all over the world, honoring his Father's legacy, who was known as the “King of Mambo”, Tito Puente. This year marks his Father's centennial celebration, and the 60th anniversary of “Oye Como Va”, his Father's hit song from 1962, which also became a hit in 1971 for Santana. Tito Puente Jr., is also an artist for LP/Latin Percussion, his current album, “The King and I”, features various artists that include Latin percussionist, Sheila E, and he hosts his own radio show, which airs every Sunday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (EST) on power787radio.com. This timbale player and Latin band leader, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Tito Puente Jr. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titopuentejr/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TitoPuenteJr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/titopuentejr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@titopuentejr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ROkqvVDXj5JgmN6z2uFrM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titopuentejr1 Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Stu Dias, the lead vocalist and guitarist from Soggy Po' Boys, a New Hampshire band that specializes in New Orleans jazz. Native to New England, Soggy Po' Boys has quickly become an institution, spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at various venues that include concert halls, street corners, music festivals, bars and libraries. This seven piece group formed on Fat Tuesday in 2012 at a local club gig, and just celebrated their eleventh anniversary. In addition to their four albums and one EP, Soggy Po' Boys has quite a fan base, a busy touring schedule, plus a weekly residency every Tuesday night at the Press Room in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This New Orleans style jazz band from New Hampshire, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Soggy Po' Boys on Website: https://www.soggypoboys.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggypoboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoggyPoBoys Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoggyPoBoys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcwVhQspQEdaFzqwhvy9DMQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vIQoem44Oa82XefAfjsA4 Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Glenn Van Looy, one of the leading euphonium players of the twenty first century. He began playing the euphonium at eleven years old, in a local wind band conducted by his Father. Shortly after that, this prodigy was recruited to play with the championship “Festival Brass Band”, and “Brass Band Heist”, followed by joining one of the top bands in Europe, “Brass Band Buizingen”. Glenn has won solo championships of his native Belgium in every category, the European Solo Championships in Austria, and was the youngest winner of the British Open Solo Championship, just to name a few. In addition to juggling a busy touring and teaching schedule, he is also an artist endorser for AR Resonance Mouthpieces, who created a signature euphonium mouthpiece in his name. This championship euphonium player, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Glenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenneuph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlennEuph/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlennVL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@glennvanlooy3135 World Of Brass: https://www.worldofbrass.com/search/for/glenn+van+looy/ Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Andrew Greene, the founder/conductor of the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra. Mr. Greene is one of the leading authorities on orchestral ragtime and silent film accompaniment in the U.S. He is also the curator of several prominent orchestral collections, that totals over 15,000 selections, and focuses heavily on the music of 1882 to 1935. The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra presents programs that highlight the music of the late 1800s and early 1900s, by composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin. Their silent film programs feature the biggest names of the day, such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Laurel & Hardy, just to name a few. Along with his ragtime orchestra, this conductor and curator, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Andrew & the PRSO on Website: https://www.peacherineragtime.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacherineorchestra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacherineragtime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peacherineragtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51xdb6UyT7RMLyqsJDrBAs Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Daniela Mars, a multi-flautist from Paris, France. Born in Japan, she was raised as a child in South Korea, Brazil and England, and speaks five different languages. At seven years old, she began to play classical flute, and continued throughout her college years at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England, where she mastered her art. Recognized in France as a chamber musician and soloist, Daniela also enjoys playing in a variety of other genres as well. As a multi-flautist, she plays all the various size flutes, ranging from piccolo down to the contrabass flute. In addition, Daniela is a Trevor James bass flute artist, and an advocate for increasing commissioned works for the bass flute by living composers. In 2022, she released her visual album, “Intrinsic”, combining her passion for beautiful melodies, extended flute techniques and breathtaking nature scenes that were filmed at a national park in Brazil. This multi-flautist, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Daniela on Website: danielamars.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielamarsflute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielamarsflute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielaMars Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/search/daniela%20mars Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Dr. David Wright, a multi-saxophonist and music educator from Rockwall, Texas. Dr. Wright holds three University degrees in both music education and saxophone performance. In the field of classical music, he was the principal saxophonist with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and is a current member of the Dallas Winds and the Texas Saxophone Quartet. He also plays in jazz and contemporary music styles, with mastery and ease, and has performed with artists that include the Temptations and the Four Tops. As of this interview, Dr. Wright has posted one hundred seventy five YouTube videos of himself playing all or some of the saxophone parts, arranged for various saxophone ensembles, on a wide range of genres. This multi-saxophonist and music educator, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrightsax/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063527590144 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wrightsax Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Joey DeMaio, a recording engineer, guitarist, and owner of Shorefire Recording Studios in Long Branch, NJ. He started playing guitar at nine years old, studying with Jon Herington from Steely Dan, and jazz great, Tal Farlow. He has worked besides two of the most respected recording engineers of all time, Andy Johns, and Eddie Kramer, and has engineered at Abbey Road Studios in London, England. Joey has worked with or recorded at Shorefire Recording Studios with iconic artists that include Blondie, Bon Jovi, and Bruce Springsteen, just to name a few. In addition, he plays lead guitar in the tribute band, “Pure McCartney”. This multi-talented recording engineer, guitarist and entrepreneur certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Joey/Shorefire Recording Studios on Website: http://www.shorefirerecordingstudios.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorefirerecording/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShorefireRecordingStudios Twitter: https://twitter.com/shorefireNJ Follow Pure McCartney on Website: https://www.puremccartneynj.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pure_mccartney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/puremccartneynj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5fC45ioMw05sbXRT1wNbg Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Veronika Vitazkova, a flautist, world woodwind player and recording artist from Vienna, Austria. Her performances can be heard on numerous film scores and sound tracks that include “Harry Potter”, “The Rings Of Power”, “Broad Peak” and “Frozen Planet II”. Most recently, she recorded nine of her world woodwinds for the Vienna Symphony Orchestra Library, that include the Dizi from China, the Zurna from Turkey, and the Bansuri from the Indian Subcontinent. Veronika is also a Trevor James alto and bass flute artist that incorporates the art of flute beatboxing in her playing. This multi-talented flautist and world woodwind player certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Veronika on Website: https://veronika-vitazkova.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronika_vitazkova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veronika.vitazkova YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FluteSlovakia Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Joseph Makoviecki, an American Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist & Co-founder of the NJ indie-folk acoustic duo, Jackson Pines. After a chance encounter with Pete Seeger a number of years ago, he knew that he was going to become a folk singer and songwriter. He's been described as “a gifted songwriter who is not afraid to write about serious situations and difficult emotional perspectives”. Billboard magazine said that his acoustic duo, Jackson Pines, is “like a mash-up of James Taylor and Tom Petty, with serious focus on acoustic guitar”. This talented and highly introspective music artist certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Joseph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walnford/ Follow Jackson Pines on Website: https://www.jacksonpines.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonpines/ BandCamp: jacksonpines.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jacksonpinesnj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03oeLgH4StOa-jv6Gt0v0w Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Dr. Javier Nero, the Lead Trombonist with The U.S. Army Blues in Washington, D.C, an Arranger, Composer and Educator. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Juilliard School, a Master of Music degree from the University of Miami, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. His list of accomplishments include three albums of original compositions and arrangements, leader of his jazz septet and jazz orchestra, and a new upcoming album, “ Kemet The Black Land”, set to be released in the near future. My guest is also a member of the jazz faculty at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland. This diverse musician, arranger, composer, and educator, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Javier on Website: www.javiernero.com Instagram: @drjaviernero YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkb5qZjPDZdI11VEFMztGg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/javier.nero Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Erik Bosgraaf, a virtuosic Dutch recorder player, who has worked with well known orchestras and ensembles all over the world. He has recorded more than 20 CDs with works by Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi and Jacob van Eyck. His other musical accomplishments include approximately one hundred commissioned pieces written for him, collaborations with various Dutch film makers, and sound track contributions to several films directed by Werner Herzog. Erik also gives master classes on recorder, and is a visiting professor at the Kraków Music Academy in Poland. This world-class recorder player, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Erik on Website: www.erikbosgraaf.com Instagram: @erikbosgraaf Twitter: twitter.com/erikbosgraaf YouTube: youtube.com/c/anonymous2220 Facebook: facebook.com/erik.bosgraaf Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Joe Alterman, a highly regarded jazz and blues pianist who hails from Atlanta, Georgia. His playing has been praised by jazz pianists, Ramsey Lewis and Les McCann, as well as by the legendary jazz journalist, Nat Hentoff who wrote liner notes on three of his albums. Downbeat Magazine said his sound is reminiscent of the great jazz pianists of the 1950s. Today's guest is also the Executive Director for the Neranenah Concert & Culture Series in Atlanta, Georgia, and he wrote the liner notes for three of “Wynton Marsalis' Jazz At Lincoln Center” albums. This southern jazz master of the ivories, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Joe on Website: www.joealtermanmusic.com Instagram: @joealterman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwVRMHkteAQQtD8PdjVkSA/playlists Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joealtermanmusic Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Paul Hanson, a world renowned bassoonist, who plays in the genres of classical, jazz and contemporary styles with equal proficiency, and is the pioneer of the electric bassoon. Paul has recorded and/or performed with drummer, Billy Cobham, banjo player, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, saxophonist, Jeff Coffin, and singer/songwriter, Jon Batiste, just to name a few. In addition, he also plays various saxophones and has recorded and/or performed with chart topping artists that include Boz Scaggs, The Temptations, Tower of Power, and was the featured tenor sax soloist on Eddie Money's 1986 rock hit, “Take Me Home Tonight”. In 2008, Paul was invited to create his own role as the electric improvising bassoonist in Cirque Du Soleil's ZED, a resident show at the Tokyo Disney Resort, that ran from 2008-2011. Besides performing, my guest artist has been a dedicated bassoon and saxophone teacher for the past forty years. This highly sought after bassoon specialist and multi-instrumentalist, definitely GOT CHOPS! Follow Paul on Website: www.paulhansonmusic.com Instagram: @paulbassoon YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCTOZvZekqJHrAjvQv1h79DA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulhansonmusic Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, Julian Hernandez, with whom he has worked on numerous recording dates and live performances since the 1980s. Julian is recognized in the NY/NJ area as a Vocalist, Producer, and Composer. In addition, he is a highly sought after recording session vocalist for producers that include Tony Garcia and the late-great, Tony Camillo. Julian has a rare gift; he can perfectly recreate the voice of iconic singers (male AND female), such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and Luciano Pavarotti, just to name a few. His credits include writing and singing on “Take Me In Your Arms” which hit #48 on the Billboard Top 100 Chart, and his vocals can be heard on many national tv and radio ads. Julian is the 2014 “Baby Boomer” American Idol Winner, and a NY Idol Finalist on WPLJ's Scott & Todd's Big Show. He is the founder of Fortune Entertainment and GrooveScape Records, and his hit single, “Can't Go This Way Again”, reached #46 on the Billboard Top 100 Dance Chart. This highly gifted artist, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Julian on Website: https://www.voice1000.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliansfortune/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JuliansFortune Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrooveScapeRecords Follow Julian and Dominique on Website: https://juliananddominique.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/juliananddominique/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuliansFortune Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulianandDominique Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Gunhild Carling, a jazz artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer and dancer, who holds the title of “Sweden's Queen of Swing”. Scott first became aware of her wide range of talents on Instagram and YouTube, and was immediately struck by her ability to go from one instrument to the next (often in the same song) with flawless technical execution and excellent improvisation, even though trombone is her favorite to play. At age seven, Gunhild began to perform live with her family band, that spans three generations, that she now leads. Today's artist incorporates jazz music, vaudeville and circus routines into her shows, and entertains audiences world-wide. This multi-talented artist, definitely GOT CHOPS! Follow Gunhild on Website: http://www.gunhildcarling.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunhildcarling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gunhildcarlingfanclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlingJazz Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he began following on social media, Nina DiGregorio, an American violinist from Las Vegas, Nevada, who is also a bass guitarist, arranger, vocalist, businesswoman, and a pioneer of the electric rock violin. My guest holds both a bachelors and masters degree in violin performance, is a Yamaha String Artist, the founder and leader of her female string quartets, “Femmes Of Rock” and “Bella Electric Strings”, and has backed up stage artists that include Toni Braxton, Beyonce, David Foster and Friends, and Michael Bublé, just to name a few. This multifaceted artist, definitely GOT CHOPS! Follow Nina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninamdigregorio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninamdigregorio/about YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NinaDiGregorio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ninamdigregorio/ Follow Femmes Of Rock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femmesofrock/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/femmesofrock YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQMCyHv4OhTSaafbGVQlrA Follow Bella Electric Strings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellastringsofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellaelectricstrings YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/bellaelectricstrings Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, New Jersey's own, Marc Hoffman, a well-known music producer, singer, songwriter, drummer and vocal coach. Marc has written or co-written works for various recording artists around the globe, that include Miho Nakayama from Japan, Jailene, from Puerto Rico, music for American daytime soap operas, plus two original compositions that appear in the 1984 cult classic film, “The Toxic Avenger”. For the past seven years, Marc has been on tour in the U.S., with the #1 Eagles Tribute Band, “Best Of The Eagles (BOTE)”, in the role of Don Henley, singing and playing drums. This multi-talented musician, definitely GOT CHOPS! Follow Marc on Website: marchoffmanmusic.com Instagram: @mrhoffman1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.r.hoffman Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcRHoffman Follow Best Of The Eagles on Website: bestoftheeagles.com Instagram: @bestoftheeagles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestoftheeagles Twitter: https://twitter.com/BESTOFTHEEAGLES Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he's never met or performed with, Jennifer Wharton, an American freelance NYC bass trombonist, who also doubles on tenor trombone and tuba. She's played in a number of iconic broadway pit orchestras that include West Side Story and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Her recording credits include the show, Mrs. Maisel, and the Grammy-winning recording of “Beautiful-The Carol King Musical”, and her live performances include the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Birdland Big Band. In addition, my guest is an adjunct professor at Montclair State University, band leader of her jazz group, Bonegasm, and was just listed in the 2021 Jazz Times Magazine Expanded Critics Poll Results. This 1st call bass trombonist, who's slogan is….”I play low notes”, definitely GOT CHOPS! Follow Jennifer on Website: jenniferwharton.com Instagram: @jenniferwharton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jenniferwharton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonegasm Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, Ed Alstrom, a multi-talented musician, who holds a B.M. degree in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College, where he studied classical music during the day, while playing jazz, pop and rock gigs at night. A highly sought after organist in the tri-state area, he can play seamlessly in all styles of music, in addition to singing, and playing keyboards. He has performed with artists that include Bette Midler, Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein, Blood, Sweat and Tears, various NY Broadway Pit Orchestras, and was a member of the pit band for the Uncle Floyd Show, a NJ/NY tv show that featured sketch comedy and live music. Ed was also a Product/Marketing Manager at Casio Inc., composing/arranging demo songs for their keyboards, while demonstrating products live on stage with legendary musicians Stanley Jordan, Herbie Hancock and Donald Fagen. In the field of religious music, he divides his time between being a church director/organist and Temple accompanist/choir director in NJ. In 2004, Ed fulfilled his childhood dream when he became the weekend organist at Yankee Stadium, and is still entertaining baseball fans in that role with his organ music. This organist, singer, and keyboardist, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Ed on Website: www.edalstrom.com Instagram: @edalstrom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46viM3LlL9LlKn4N2DdNkQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ealstrom Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he's never met or performed with, Rob Paparozzi, an American Grammy-nominated harmonicist and singer from NJ. Rob is widely recognized as a former member of the original Blues Brothers Band and the reformed Jazz-Rock group, Blood, Sweat & Tears. His credits include opening several times for Bruce Springsteen in the 1970s, touring with country artists Dolly Parton and George Jones, and has contributed to works by artists that include Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Judy Collins and James Galway. In addition, my guest has also played on the NY Broadway shows “Big River” and “The Will Rogers Follies”, performed a duet with Bernadette Peters, and was as a guest soloist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. This harmonicist, singer and “Soul Man”, absolutely GOT CHOPS! Follow Rob on Website: www.robpaparozzi.com Instagram: @robpaparozzimusic @robpaparozzi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oBRrcjM71l6kK8fnhTPig Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.paparozzi Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews a renowned songwriter/singer, Larry Weiss, who penned such classic hits that include, Glen Campbell's hit “Rhinestone Cowboy” (1976 CMA Country Song of the Year), “Bend Me, Shape Me” (1968 International Song), recorded by The American Breed, and “Hi Ho Silver Lining”, recorded by English rock guitarist, Jeff Beck in 1967. He is also recognized for his vocal on “Brand New Life” the theme song, on TV's “Who's The Boss.” He has numerous gold and platinum album credits as a writer for artists that include Nat King Cole, Eric Burton & The Animals, Barry Manilow, Michael Jackson, Spooky Tooth, Maureen McGovern and Dionne Warwick, just to name a few. Scott was hired for a recording session to overdub a few saxophone tracks for today's guest. This highly skilled songwriter/singer certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Larry on Website: www.rhinestonecowboy.com Instagram: @larryweissofficial Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews an exciting new Reggae Artist, Joe Sambo. Scott played with Joe's dad Jimmy, for a number of years on the road. His debut album, “The Wrong Impression”, ranked #1 on the reggae billboard charts in 2019. During that same year, he was awarded Best Male Artist at The New England Music Awards. His original tune, “Beef” is a #1 hit in Hawaii. Joe's larger than life personality has made him a YouTube sensation. His dance moves, colorful lyrics and satiric comedy are purely original — in one video he's holding a can of Beef labeled “House Made Grooves”. Joe Sambo has over ten thousand followers on social media, and recently signed as an artist on LAW Records. His latest EP, “Crazy Little Village”, is now streaming on all platforms. For a guy from New Hampshire, his music transports you to the freedom and joy of ocean breezes and palm trees. This talented authentic artist, certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Joe on Website: www.joesambo.com Instagram: @joesambomusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YZitvv_J8-vgt1VPqQXpg FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/joesambomusic Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, Wayne Tarnowski. As a former senior recording engineer at CBS Records in NYC, and chief recording engineer at Caribou Ranch in Colorado, his engineering talents have graced albums by Chicago, Elton John, Weather Report, Billy Joel, The Beach Boys, Earth, Wind and Fire, REO Speedwagon, and Edgar Winter. In addition, he collaborated with legendary music producers, James William Guercio and Phil Ramone. Later, after his recording engineer career came to a close, Wayne chose to follow in his Dad's footsteps as a master instrument technician, specializing in woodwind repairs, including the restoration of vintage brass and woodwind instruments. Scott is super grateful that three generations of the Tarnowski's have worked on his woodwind instruments for the past forty years. This multi-talented musician, recording engineer and instrument technician GOT CHOPS! Connect with Wayne Web: http://www.wtmusicandson.com/ E-mail: wtmusic@comcast.net Check out Wayne's album credits at https://www.allmusic.com/artist/wayne-tarnowski-mn0000254060 Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Got Chops on Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, John Hoesly, an arranger/composer in the NY/NJ metropolitan area, who was a studio-staff bass player for Grammy award winning record producer, Tony Camillo. He began playing professionally at the age of fourteen and then attended the Manhattan School of Music as a composition major. His recording credits include playing behind musical artists that include Gladys Knight & The Pips, Tommy James, The 5th Dimension and Freda Payne, just to name a few. As an arranger, he has penned over 200 published works and has been commissioned to write pieces in many different styles. In addition, you'll hear about John's latest studio album that he produced, arranged and was featured on, entitled, "1, 2, You Know What To Do!", by the Hotel Excelsior Orchestra, playing popular music of the 1920s. This multifaceted artist definitely GOT CHOPS. Follow John on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, iHeartRadio, YouTube Music & Amazon for the album: 1, 2, You Know What To Do! by the Hotel Excelsior Orchestra Published Works can be found at: www.scoreexchange.com and www.sheetmusicplus.com E-mail: www.scoreexchange.com (search for John Hoesly, then click on “Email me”) Follow Got Chops on Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube anchor.fm/gotchops Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he's never met or performed with, Cory Pesaturo (a.k.a. CPez), the only person to ever win the trio of World Championships on Acoustic, Digital & Jazz Accordion. He is also a Guinness World Record Holder, breaking the Marathon Accordion Record, in which he played for 32 Hours & 14 Minutes. Cory's extensive resume includes two TED Talks, two Google Talks, appearances at the White House, TV shows that include the Late Show with David Letterman, and Nationally televised programs in New Zealand, Canada, Italy, Tunisia, France, and Finland. Music legend, Quincy Jones once told him, “No one is doin' all that stuff you're doing today. Yeah Man, you can really play!”. In addition, his bigger than life personality has made him a social media sensation. His goal is to revolutionize the Accordion, and he's passionately doing just that. This extremely impressive and versatile Accordionist certainly GOT CHOPS. Follow Cory on Website: www.cpezmusic.com Facebook: corypesaturoofficial Instagram: @cpez YouTube: Cory Pesaturo E-mail: cory.pesaturo@gmail.com Follow Got Chops on Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube anchor.fm/gotchops Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, the 2009 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Mark Sganga, whose diverse career includes performing credits that include sharing the stage with Larry Coryell & Herbie Hancock, playing opposite the legendary Taj Mahal & Les Paul, and being featured as a performer & judge at The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. An incredibly versatile musician who has been influenced by music from around the world , Mark toured India with native violin virtuoso Dr. L. Subramaniam. You'll hear how Mark developed his chops, what it takes to switch musically between playing acoustic and electric guitars, and how he creates his inventive guitar arrangements. This passionate instrumentalist, bandleader, singer-songwriter & educator certainly GOT CHOPS. Follow Mark on Website: www.marksganga.com Facebook: Mark Sganga Music Instagram: @marksganga E-mail: marksganga@gmail.com Follow Got Chops on Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube anchor.fm/gotchops Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews his good friend, New Jersey's own trumpeter, Joe Mosello, whose impressive career includes touring credits with: the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band in Washington, D.C., and the legendary Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (Joe also played on four of Maynard's albums). Joe has played dozens of Broadway shows, was a member of the Tony Awards Orchestra for over a decade, and spent twenty five years as a member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. To top it all off, we shared the stage across decades behind iconic artists ranging from Frankie Valli to Aretha Franklin. You'll hear how Joe developed his chops, what it means to a musician to play WITH your idol, (Maynard Ferguson), how to earn a living in music, and learn more about how he made his dreams into reality. Without a doubt, this trumpet player certainly GOT CHOPS. Follow Joe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmosello126 E-mail: joemosello@aol.com Follow Got Chops on Spotify Apple Podcasts anchor.fm/gotchops Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott-Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Saxophonist and Founder of Drake Mouthpieces, Aaron Drake, a killer jazz player and genius mouthpiece maker. This innovator brings his experience and passion to each mouthpiece, to ensure the player will receive a mouthpiece that will exceed their expectations. His artist endorsers are the who's who in the saxophone world, ranging from iconic giants that include David Sanborn and Eddie Daniels to the upcoming new saxophone artists from around the globe. You'll hear Aaron talk about how he developed his chops, including the great stories he shared with Scott about his life and experiences in the music business. This gifted multi-talented artist definitely GOT CHOPS! Follow Drake Mouthpieces on Website: https://www.drakemouthpieces.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrakeMPCs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakemouthpieces/ Follow Got Chops on Spotify Apple Podcasts anchor.fm/gotchops Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott-Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

On today's episode, Scott interviews Jazz Vocalist, Sandy Sasso, who has fronted legendary big bands that include the iconic Benny Goodman and Nelson Riddle Orchestras. Her unmistakable rich sound is evident in her live performances and her four self produced albums. You'll hear Sandy talk about how she developed her chops, including the great stories she shared with Scott about her life and experiences in the music business. Without a doubt, this lady's GOT CHOPS! Follow Sandy on her Website at: www.sandysasso.com Follow Got Chops on Spotify Apple Podcasts anchor.fm/gotchops Instagram: @gotchopspodcast Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottgrimaldimusic Twitter: @GrimaldiMusic Facebook: Scott-Grimaldi - "The Color Of Midnight" Website: www.grimaldimusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gotchops/message

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