THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST

Chris Walz has been a long-time performer and educator of American music. He is deeply steeped in folk, bluegrass and blues and has a wonderful treasure trove of experience and knowledge to share with us in this episode. You will not want to miss it!!!!

Robin and Afton are a delightful couple who were a pleasure to interview. Both have extensive experience in music and have many wonderful anecdotes to share. You will not want to miss this episode.

Marlon Martinez has a wonderful background in music performing in both classical and jazz arenas. Marlon is also an expert on the composer Billy Strayhorn. You will not want to miss this episode.

Noah Jackson is a sincerely serious musician. He has worked with numerous luminaries in the jazz world and also fronts his own group. What big question does your music answer? Noah Jackson wants to know. We have a wonderful discussion about music, the resurgence of the Detroit Lions as well as some great inside information about the history and current jazz scene in Detroit.

Aubrey has a new album out just released November 1st. It is a real swinger with a hot band and her great vocals. We have a great discussion getting caught up after three years since our last interview. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Braxton Cook has a very impressive resume of work and experiences. We have a wonderful discussion about music and music making. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Tomoko and I have a wonderful chat about her recordings, her recent touring and work as a side person with a number of notable jazz musicians. This is an episode you will not want to miss!!!

Jeremy Powell is currently developing his newest recording. We have a marvelous discussion about his work and the jazz scene in New York. You will not want to miss this episode!!

Evan Boyer has a new album out entitled "The Devil In Me." We will be discussing his new album at length as well as Evan's creative process and his muse for songwriting. You will not want to miss this episode!

The Magnolia Janes are a duo based in Nashville and Illinois. Their songs relay some everyday challenges and overcoming them. They sing in beautiful harmonies and make a sweet sound. You will not want to miss my interview with The Magnolia Janes!!!

Charles Goold has a new album out entitled Triptych Lespri. His music combines straight-ahead hard bop with Haitian rhythms for a delightful mix. You should checkout his album and the interview I did with him in this episode!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nina De Vitry is a creative artist with a varied palette of musical resources available to her. On her newest recording, What You Feel is Real, she draws from the musical worlds of R and B, Jazz and Country music to create a wonderfully diverse and expressive array of highly evocative music. We have a great discussion about her music making that you will not want to miss!!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To call Billy Kilson's discography and resume impressive would be an understatement. He has played with numerous remarkable musicians during his career. In addition to playing Billy also serves on the faculty at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. His insight's into drumming and teaching are valuable information, and available here!!! You will not want to miss this episode!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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