Podcast appearances and mentions of Billy Childs

Sara Gazarek is a 2x Grammy Winning Jazz Vocalist. She has recorded five albums and done world tours. She has collaborated with luminaries like Kurt Elling, Fred Hersch, Larry Goldings and Billy Childs. She is a founder of Saje, the all-female vocal group. And she is the Jazz Voice Professor at the Eastman School of the University of Rochester.My featured song is my reimagined version of Joni Mitchell's reimagined version of a song by Charles Mingus called “The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH SARA:www.saragazarek.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

El pianista y compositor californiano de jazz Billy Childs quedó fascinado por Laura Nyro al descubrir los discos de ella que tenía su hermana mayor. Y en 2014, organizó 'Map to the treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro', disco con el que quiso rendir homenaje a la cantautora neoyorquina fallecida en 1997 con solo 49 años: 'New York tendaberry' -con Renée Fleming & Yo-Yo Ma-, 'The confession' -con Becca Stevens-, 'Map to the treasure' -con Lisa Fischer-, 'Upstairs by a chinese lamp' -con Esperanza Spalding & Wayne Shorter-, 'Been on a train' -con Rickie Lee Jones & Chris Potter-, 'Stoned soul picnic' -con Ledisi-, 'Gibsom street' -con Susan Tedeschi & Steve Wilson-, 'Save the country' -con Shawn Colvin & Chris Botti- y 'To a child' -con Dianne Reeves-. Escuchar audio

Tim Palmer is a renowned producer and mixer who has worked with an extensive roster of iconic artists, ranging from Robert Plant, David Bowie, and Tears for Fears to Ozzy Osbourne, The Goo Goo Dolls, and U2. With the recent success of The Psychedelic Furs' latest album, which he mixed, Tim has achieved the remarkable milestone of contributing to UK Top Ten albums across five decades.Tim's career includes mixing Pearl Jam's Ten, one of the top 50 best-selling albums of all time. This landmark record was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2021. In 2001, Tim was nominated for a Grammy for his mixing work on U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind, an album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Album. Tim also mixed the Grammy-winning tracks Stuck in a Moment and Elevation from the same release.Currently based in Austin, Texas, Tim continues to collaborate with prominent artists such as Tears for Fears, Jason Mraz, Blue October, The Polyphonic Spree, H.I.M., and The Psychedelic Furs. In 2014, he mixed Map to the Treasure by Billy Childs, an album that earned three Grammy nominations.In recent years, Tim has contributed to projects with Grammy-winning producer Larry Klein, mixing works by Kandace Springs, Lang Lang, Lizz Wright, Luciana Souza, and two multi-artist jazz albums honoring Charlie Parker and Jacques Brel. Additionally, he co-produced Ville Valo's (VV) latest album, which debuted at #4 in Germany, and mixed The Tipping Point by Tears for Fears, which reached #8 on the Billboard 200.Beyond the studio, Tim has served two terms as a Recording Academy Trustee and sits on the advisory board of Sonic Guild (formerly Black Fret), an Austin-based nonprofit that supports local musicians as artists deserving of patronage. Over four years, Sonic Guild has provided more than $3.5 million in grants and performance payments to Austin's vibrant music community.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:Learning the good and bad traits of other producers/engineersBeing open to working in all genresFinding the beauty in production detailsThe flow of an albumStaying on top of musical/production trendsMixing Pearl Jam's “Ten”The challenges of doing remixes/remasters of classic recordsAdding elements in the mixing stageNot being afraid to edit tracksGetting snares to crack and cut through mixesAdding cymbal samplesPreserving imperfectionsTo learn more about Tim Palmer, visit https://timpalmer.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.comThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio:

In this episode Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Aubrey Situmorang - Indonesian bass player living in Los Angeles, California - as we talk about her life in LA, being on tour for weeks at a time while sleeping in a bus … and her passion for jazz.   About Aubrey Situmorang Aubrey Situmorang is an Indonesian bass player currently residing in Los Angeles, California. Aubrey has played for notable artists from a diverse array of genres, listing the Grammy winning pianist and composer Billy Childs, double-platinum artist Bipolar Sunshine, and singer/producer SASAMI. Aubrey's recent performances include selling out two nights at Los Angeles' legendary Baked Potato with Billy Childs in June 2024, opening for Yeah Yeah Yeahs at the Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, and for Soccer Mommy at Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco, California both in the summer of 2023. Beyond her live performances, Aubrey also released her album “One Point One” which received a nomination for Best Jazz Album at Indonesia's highest music awards Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2022. ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Stream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Album Buy it on Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the chocolate! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More about Vivienne here Follow the podcast on your favorite platform

Rick and Ron host Internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton to the podcast. Steve initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman's Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Freddie Hubbard, Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Dave Stryker, Clay Jenkins, Shelly Berg, Jared Gold, Lyle Mays, Bob Sheppard, Billy Childs, Bobby Hutcherson, Pat LaBarbara, Bobby Shew, Geoff Keezer, Bob Bowman, Walter Smith III , Wayne Bergeron, Bill Cunliffe, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Allee, Joe Henderson, Ray Brown, Eddie Henderson, among others. Steve retired in 2022 as Professor of Percussion and Jazz at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. He continues to presents clinics and master classes to students around the world, most recently in Germany, England, China, New Zealand, Australia and Taiwan. Houghton is a Past- President of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) a founding member of the Jazz Education Network (JEN) and endorses, Yamaha drums and percussion, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and mallets, and Remo world percussion products and drumheads.

Internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman's Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Freddie Hubbard, Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Dave Stryker, Clay Jenkins, Shelly Berg, Jared Gold, Lyle Mays, Bob Sheppard, Billy Childs, Bobby Hutcherson, Pat LaBarbara, Bobby Shew, Geoff Keezer, Bob Bowman, Walter Smith III , Wayne Bergeron, Bill Cunliffe, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Allee, Joe Henderson, Ray Brown, Eddie Henderson, among others. Steve retired in 202 as Professor of Percussion and Jazz at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. He continues to presents clinics and master classes to students around the world, most recently in Germany, England, China, New Zealand, Australia and Taiwan. Houghton is a Past- President of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) a founding member of the Jazz Education Network (JEN) and endorses, Yamaha drums and percussion, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and mallets, and Remo world percussion products and drumheads.

The John & Alice Coltrane Home and the Coltrane Family, in partnership with Impulse! Records, Detroit Jazz Festival, Hammer Museum, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, The New York Historical Society, and many more, have declared 2024-2025 to be THE YEAR OF ALICE, celebrating the extensive life work of spiritual leader, composer, and musician Alice Coltrane.In addition to being an iconic and remarkably prolific musician, Mrs. Coltrane was a beloved and wise spiritual leader, a pragmatic person with a keen eye for business, and a deeply giving human, who emphasized the importance of charitable giving, education, and spiritual guidance.My guest today, Michelle Coltrane, is a jazz vocalist and composer. She was born in Paris, France and was raised primarily in Long Island, New York by her mother, musician Alice Coltrane, and her step-father, saxophonist John Coltrane.Michelle has performed and collaborated with artists such as Scott Hiltzik, Shea Welsh, Kenny Kirkland, Jeff Watts, Ronnie Laws, Billy Childs, Jack DeJohnette, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Reggie Workman, The Gap Band, McCoy Tyner and her brother Ravi Coltrane.Michelle has performed internationally with the Sai Anantam Ashram Singers presenting the music of Alice Coltrane.Her second album, Awakening, was released in 2017 and featured sung versions of her father, John Coltrane's, songs.Michelle of course co-hosted the “Straight No Chaser” radio program with me here on KPFK in Los Angeles and she is chief creative officer of the John Coltrane Home, a non-profit organization.September Events"A Force For Good Day" - A John & Alice Coltrane Home Service Event at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hills, NY. Mark your calendar for this free event, featuring a young persons concert of Long Island student musicians. Saturday, September 14 | 1pm - 4pm.LINES Ballet premiere  - as part of "The Year of Alice," the LINES Ballet will premiere a new work set to Alice Coltrane's transformative music. Thursday, September 26 | 7:30pm.TicketsAlso in September, please check back for more Year Of Alice events at Shapeshifter Plus in Brooklyn. Source: https://www.alicecoltrane.com/Source: https://thecoltranehome.org/Source: https://store.ververecords.com/pages/artist/alice-coltraneHost Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Support the show

For this week's episode, we go back 60's hard bop format for most of the show. From Rollins to Trane, we groove to this era's hard hitting jazz. I did throw in a couple of modern pieces from Eddie Henderson and Billy Childs, that reflect on the hard-bop period. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Sonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders Hank Mobley ~ Up Over And Out ~ Reach Out! Eddie Henderson ~ Totem Pole ~ Witness to History Billy Childs ~ The Starry Night ~ Rebirth Jackie McLean ~ Climax ~ Jacknife John Coltrane ~ Bahia ~ Bahia John Coltrane ~ Something I Dreamed Last Night ~ Bahia

Musik nur für Dich: zum Nachdenken und um wieder zu Dir zu finden. Sei für diese halbe Stunde frei von allen Pflichten. Lebe diesen Moment, der Dich atmen lässt. Diese Musikstücke hörst Du in dieser Folge: Johann Sebastian Bach – "Klavierkonzert d-moll" // Michael Manring – "Wide Asleep" // Dario Marianelli – "Jane Eyre" // Billy Childs – "Hand Picked Rose Of A Fading Dream" // Edvard Grieg – "Klavierkonzert a-moll" // Eric Withacre – "Seal Lullaby" // Den Podcast "WDR 5 Innenwelt – das psychologische Radio" findest du hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/wdr-5-innenwelt-das-psychologische-radio/95426470/ Wenn Du eine Idee oder einen Wunsch zu einem musikalischen Thema hast, dann schreib mir eine Mail: playlist@ndr.de

Reggie Hamilton was born in NYC. He spent his formative years on the east coast and started playing bass at age 11. He was also fortunate enough to have New York bassist Kim Clarke as his first teacher.Two years later, Reggie would take up the acoustic bass to strengthen his foundation as a bassist. Much of Reggie's early playing experiences were spent in R&B and jazz clubs.He later worked as a house bassist in Atlantic City. Although Reggie had declined a scholarship at the Philadelphia Music Academy, he studied double bass with Craig Thomas and Philadelphia Orchestra's Neil Courtney. He also studied composition with Dennis Sandole.Since arriving in Los Angeles, Reggie has toured and/or recorded with a wide array of artists including Seal, Eros Ramazzotti, Babyface, Thalia, Queen Latifah, Billy Childs, Christina Aguilera, Anita Baker, Bette Midler, George Duke, Whitney Houston, Stanley Clarke, David Lynch, John Mellencamp, Warren Zevon, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and many, many others.EPISODE FEATURESInternational Society of Bassistshttps://www.isbworldoffice.comNew EP by "Is That You?"Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/1XDABliqn5zwBl1zrumuxp?si=D8IGpmbeRwmp--4YzWJxOgSupport the Show.Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

 Breeze Smith plays drums, percussion and creates electronic live-looping. An improvisational drummer, instrument designer/builder, visual artist/designer and sound sculptor, he has completed several commissions for sculptures, paintings, designs and soundtracks. His growing interest in experimental/improvised music and his ever-expanding search for new sounds led him to incorporate his metal sound sculptures into his drum/percussion universe.Breeze says his journey of musical expression has gifted him with opportunities to create with so many  including Dwight Trible, Stan Smith, Scott Heustis, David Ornette Cherry, Justo Almario, Ralph Miles Jones lll, Roberto Miranda, Neneh Cherry, Rod Poole, Hannibal Lakumbe, Dianne McIntyre, Roger Hines, Dwight Trible, Trevor Ware, John Beasley, Billy Childs, Charles Owen, Maggie Brown, Eric Barber, Tony Green, Andre Caporaso, Thomas Hamasu, Eddie Ray & Co, Willie Pooch Blues Band AND duos with his wife, dancer/vocalist Cheryl Banks-Smith.Breeze will perform with his band, Cosmic Vibrations at The World Stage May 31. You can connect with Breeze to inquire about, or to purchase, his music or art at:       www.breezemuse.com/about   www.instagram.com/breezemuse888

Episode 6: A conversation Sara Gazarek►Sara Gazarek website: https://saragazarek.comBorn and raised in Seattle, WA, GRAMMY Award® winning jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek reigns as one of the most creative voices of her generation, and one “who may well turn out to be the next important jazz singer” (Los Angeles Times). Collaborating with jazz legends Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Kurt Elling, and more, and with 6 critically-acclaimed albums under her belt at the age of 40, Gazarek often tours internationally as a soloist/band leader, and as a co-founder of the vocal collective, säje, whose debut album earned a GRAMMY Award® for Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals. Sara is a 2023 Chamber Music of America New Jazz Works grant recipient, serves on the LA Chapter Board of Governors for the Recording Academy, and works as an Associate Professor of Jazz Voice at the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester) where she is currently designing and leading their new jazz voice program. Sara's full length nonet project, an expansion of her critically celebrated EP Vanity, is set to release in Fall of 2024.Humanity is at the core of this artform, I am human, everyone is human. If I'm not embracing the spectrum of humanity, what am I doing with this genre that I've dedicated my life to?”~Sara Gazarek►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions4:13 – Seattle, in the beginning… 5:48 – given permission to be myself/having respect for the music7:40 – feeling embarrassed about “things I didn't know”.10:30 – “Even if I don't know, I'm going to keep on going”. No imposter's syndrome13:25 – Launch of a career…18:18 – Merit as currency19:13 –“You can't control why people write good or bad reviews” ~John Clayton25:00 – “Everything I do, I throw 100% of myself into it”.25:37 – No barriers to creative expression29:19 – Being ok with what we can't control33:00 – säje37:50 – Values and Intentions in music making43:10 – Thirsty Ghost►Follow John Daversa Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo Editing: Max NierlichVideo and Audio Capture: Dudley MerriamGraphic Design: Marcus SassevilleAdditional Graphic Design: Izzi GuzmanRecorded in Miami, FL, April, 2023►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)#saragazarek #jazzvocal #sageSupport the Show.►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max NierlichAudio: Dudley MerriamMarcus Sasseville: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

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Darek Oles (Oleszkiewicz) was born on February 20, 1963 in Wroclaw, Poland. At the age of five Oles began his music education at the State Music School in Wroclaw. Piano was his first instrument, but later he played guitar, electric bass and finally at eighteen years old, he switched to accoustic bass. While in his teens he played with amateur groups, evolving in popular music styles from rock, blues, jazz-rock to straight ahead jazz. In the early 1980's, Oles participated in various jazz festivals and national competitions for young musicians. In 1983, he was the most awarded musician at the Jazz Juniors in Cracow, winning the first individual prize, first prize for jazz composition and a second prize in jazz combo category. Later that year Oles was invited by Jan Ptaszyn Wroblewski, a jazz legend in Poland, to join saxophonist's quartet on tour.In the following five years Darek Oles was working steadily with some of the best jazz bands in the country such as: Zbigniew Namyslowski Quartet, Tomasz Szukalski Quartet, Henryk Majewski Quintet, Wojciech Karolak Trio and Andrzej Jagodzinski Trio and Jan Ptaszyn Wroblewski Quartet. With those groups he recorded for Polish Jazz, Polskie Nagrania, East Wind and also for the radio and television in Poland and abroad. Darek was touring extensively in Poland, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Cuba, Mexico and performed at major festivals, concerts and jazz club venues.In 1988, Darek Oles arrived in Los Angeles with a simple plan in mind: to broaden his musical horizon. One year later he received a full scholarship from California Institute Of The Arts and began studies with the legendary bassist Charlie Haden. After graduation in 1992, he accepted a teaching position at the Institute, where he has been conducting jazz ensembles and teaching bass ever since. Since 2002 Oles has been a jazz faculty member at the University Of California in Irvine.Aside from his teaching duties, Darek Oles has been very active as a performer and became one of the most sought after bass players on the West Coast. “Oles” (his American nick-name) had the opportunity to perform and record with the greatest masters in jazz. A partial list of his collaborations include: Brad Mehldau, Billy Higgins, Pat Metheny, Joe Lovano, Eddie Henderson, Charles Lloyd, John Abercrombie, Bennie Maupin, Lee Konitz, Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, Bennie Wallace, Victor Lewis, Harvey Mason, Dave Grusin, Art Farmer, Horace Silver, Alice Coltrane, Ravi Coltrane, James Newton, Arthur Blythe, Lew Tabackin, Steve Kuhn, Gary Smulyan, Ronnie Cuber, Billy Hart, Kevin Hays, Munyungo Jackon, Steve Hass, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Marian McPartland, Janis Siegel, Bob Brookmeyer, Curtis Fuller, Roy McCurdy, Tom Harrell, Larry Goldings, Bill Stewart, Chris Potter, Kei Akagi, Billy Childs, Bob Sheppard, Joe LaBarbera, Bill Cunliffe, Patrice Rushen, Bennie Golson, Piotr Baron, Teri Lynn Carrington, Buddy De Franco, Terry Gibbs, Anthony Wilson Nonet and Los Angeles Jazz Quartet.Moods in Freedom on SpotifySupport the showInstagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

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Welcome to Season 17 of Jazzism (a katzpheno mix).... as always there is more Jazz music love here than you know what to do with, as I continue my quest to bring All You Young Jazz Lovers  - Nothing But The Best That The World Has To Offer In Jazz Music.  Those of course are my trademark slogans. In any event this is the maiden voyage of 2024 so, all aboard the seas are calm and we have a steady wind blowing to take us anywhere we choose to go. Sail On, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Billy Childs - The Starry Night (2017) Ahmad Jamal - Invitation (2012) Terri Lyne Carrington & Nona Hendryx - Transformation (2011) Bobby Hutcherson - Hey Harold (2014) Nicholas Payton - Back To The Source (1998) Christian Scott - Uncrown Her (2017) Lee Morgan - You Go To My Head (1965) Tia Fuller - Lil Les (2012) Branford Marsalis & Kurt Elling - Long As You're Living (2016) Joe Chambers - Mirrors (1998) Stefon Harris & Blackout - Langston's Lullaby (2009)  

Here is the playlist for the 03/03 episode of Crosswinds. Enjoy!Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra- Intermission Riff (theme)Lyle Lovett Large Band- The Blues WalkDave Stryker and WDR Big Band- Wichita LinemanColin James- Cadillac BabyCory Weeds Little Big Band- K.D.S. MotionThad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra- Big DipperCount Basie Orchestra- Sent for You YesterdayJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra- 2 Degrees East 3 Degrees WestBuddy Rich Big Band- Groovin' HardBob Curnow Big Band- And Then I KnewJoe Satriani- Summer SongPat Metheny Group- Spring Ain't HereSteve Gadd Band- Spring SongDr. Um- Eleven ElevenStan Getz Quartet- Spring Can Really Hang You Up the MostAhmad Jamal- Spring is Here/Your StoryStevie Wonder- I WishThe Temptations- I Wish it Would RainWynton Marsalis Septet- I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be FreeVasil Hadzimanov Band- I Wish IThe Fearless Flyers- Introducing The Delta ForceSnarky Puppy- BinkyOz Noy w/Chris Potter- Tired But WiredRicky Lee Jones, Billy Childs and Chris Potter- Been on a TrainEthan Iverson- The Feeling is MutualBob James- CourtshipBruce Hornsby- Rainbow's CadillacSteely Dan- Glamour ProfessionDr. Um- Little Fun K

Reggie is bass royalty in LA, where he has been a first-call session and touring bassist for many years. He has toured or recorded with Seal, Eros Ramazzotti, Babyface, Queen Latifah, Billy Childs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Bette Midler, George Duke, Whitney Houston, Stanley Clarke, David Lynch, John Mellencamp, Warren Zevon, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Tiziano Ferro, Boyz II Men, Johnny Hallyday and many, many others. Greg and Reggie get into the Gristle!2:38 - Touring with Chris Bodie, and what it's like to tour 250 days out of the year and having no idea what kind of gear you'll be playing10:50 - Growing up in New York, and Reggie's jazz mentors throughout the years19:31 - Playing and studying with guitar legend Dennis Sandole, and the importance of great teachers34:51 - What drew Reggie to Los Angeles, how music connects people (even if they disagree), and the joy of jamming with Reggie Hamilton around the world52:27 - Reggie's time jamming with Michael Landau, and what Reggie has been up to recently61:03 - Fodera Guitars, guitar hoarding, and family72:22 - Goodbye — oh wait, let's talk about tour and food!Total Length: 86:30Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world's premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Billy Childs is no stranger to Grammy attention. Since 1995 Childs' work has been routinely nominated for Grammys and he's nabbed quite a few wins during his storied career as well. This year Childs is up for "Best Instrumental Jazz Album" for his work on his album "The Winds of Change". Sean McPherson connected with Billy Childs to get input on the impact and importance of the Grammys for a career jazz musician.

Our guest today is Shane Dähler, drummer for the contemporary jazz quintet. Daruma will appear at Dazzle on Sat, January 20.  Daruma is a fresh, new, contemporary jazz project featuring original music by some of Denver's finest young talent. Their sound takes audiences from deep grooves to intimate ballads to Coltrane-inspired swing. Daruma reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century and crosses it with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-bending original sound. Ensemble members have performed with leading voices in contemporary music, ranging from Billy Childs, Rufus Reid, and Tia Fuller to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Big Gigantic. They've played at notable venues, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Blue Note Amsterdam, and Birdland, and have won ASCAP and Downbeat awards. The ensemble will release its debut album on the respected Monk Music label in the spring of 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

Continuing from last week's episode, we review some of my favorite releases from 2023. Besides long time favorites like Chris Potter and Billy Childs, there are newcomers on the scene producing great music. Tina Raymond, Miki Yamanaka, Lakecia Benjamin and Isaiah Thompson are represented here. Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chris Potter ~ Got the Keys to the Kingdom ~ Got the Keys to the Kingdom: Live at the Village Vanguard Tina Raymond ~ The Emperor ~ Divinations Billy Childs ~ Master of the Game ~ The Winds of Change Miki Yamanaka & Mark Turner ~ Shades Of Rainbow ~ Shades of Rainbow Lakecia Benjamin ~ Trane ~ Phoenix Isaiah J. Thompson ~ The Soul Messenger (feat. Julian Lee, Philip Norris & Tj Reddick) ~ The Power of the Spirit

Here is the playlist for the 12/10 episode of Crosswinds. Enjoy!Stan Kenton Orchestra- Intermission Riff (theme)Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band- That's How We RollTommy Dorsey Orchestra- Opus OneCount Basie Orchestra- CuteArtie Shaw and His Orchestra- Begin the BeguineBuddy Rich Big Band- Ya Gotta TryJohn Daversa Big Band- SwingWDR Bog Band and the Yellowjackets- Mile HighBobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band- Let the Good Times RollDarcy James Argue's Secret Society- Mae West AdviceTrondheim Jazz Orchestra w/Chick Corea- Crystal SilenceEarth, Wind & Fire- DecemberDjabe w/Steve Hackett- Two Little SnowflakesLarry Coryell and Philip Catherine- SnowshadowsDonald Fagen- Snowboundartemis- The SidewinderTerence Blanchard and the E-Collective- Compared to WhatJoshua Redman- Streets of PhiladelphiaJon Batiste- Sweet LorraineCecile McLorin Salvant- Easy Come. Easy Go BluesRobert Glasper Experiment w/Norah Jones- Let it RideTigran Hamasyan and Joshua Redman- Big FootHerbie Hancock- All I WantPrince- A Case of YouTina Turner- Edith and the KingpinJoni Mitchell- Sex KillsEsperanza Spalding and Fred Hersch- Girl TalkBecca Stevens- The ConfessionShawn Colvin, Billy Childs and Chris Botti- Save the CountryPat Metheny Group- Phase Dance (live)

Here is the playlist for the 12/04 episode of the Seventh House. Enjoy!Jean Michel Jarre- The WatchersJean Michel Jarre- The OpeningArena- Witch HuntRiverside- In Two MindsSpock's Beard- East of Eden, West of MemphisThe Tangent- Up-Hill From HomeMelanie Mau and Martin Schnella- Something Happened on the Way to HeavenTilt- No SupermanFlicker- Counting TimeThe Watch- Black is DeepLevel 42- Children SayYes- Children of the Light (the tradition continues....)Iona- Children of TimePeter Gabriel- This is HomeMariusz Duda- Why So Serious, Cassandra?Peter Gabriel- Olive TreeTangerine Dream- Genesis of Precious ThoughtsRoyksopp- Let's Get it RightFish on Friday- Don't Lose Your SpiritMelanie Mau and Martin Schnella- Tom SawyerBecca Stevens- The ConfessionShawn Colvin, Billy Childs and Chris Botti- Save the CountryTedeschi- Trucks Band- Hear My DearConjure One- Center of the Sun

laddybirdd, Ambrose Akinmusire, Alex Louloudis & Zack Clarke, saje, Billy Childs, Jalen Baker, Johnathan Blake, Terell Stafford, Bruce Barth, Curtis Nowosad, Tyshawn Sorey, Jessica Ackerley, KneeJerk and Malleus Trio.Playlist: ladyybirdd, featuring Gina Izzo, Ambrose Akinmusire, Immanuel Wilkins, Nick Dunston & Ian Rosenbaum - Where Do We Go?Ambrose Akinmusire - Carvin.Alex Louloudis, Zack Clarke - Carvinitesaje, featuring Ambrose Akinmusire, Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick & Erin Bentlage - Never You MindBilly Childs, featuring Ambrose Akinmusire, Scott Colley & Brian Blade - The Great Western LoopJalen Baker - Lexi's LullabyJohnathan Blake - Groundhog DayTerell Stafford, featuring Johnathan Blake, Tim Warfield, Bruce Barth, David Wong & Alex Acuna - You Taught My Heart to SingBruce Barth, featuring Vicente Archer & Montez Coleman - Let's Go (for McCoy Tyner)Curtis Nowosad - If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)Tyshawn Sorey - In What Direction Are You HeadedJessica Ackerley, Kevin Cheli, Gahlord DeWald - AloftKneeJerk, featuring Brian Horswill, Karlis Silins & Kenton Loewen - Before the TidesMalleus Trio - On / Off

LINER NOTES beings season six with saxophonist and educator Steve Wilson. In this episode of LINER NOTES, Steve highlights his new quartet, The Analog Band, as well as an upcoming commissioning project with Billy Childs featuring Steve with wind symphony, two of the myriad projects that he juggles as one of today's most in demand leaders and sideman.

Abrimos este número de La Montaña Rusa con el estupendo vibrofonista, Simon Moullier, cómo nos gusta! y su nuevo álbum de este 2023, Isla Después escucharemos Two Takes, Vol. 2: Big Band, del batería y compositor Jared Schonig, álbum publicado en 2021. Nuestro Clásico de la Semana fue este directo inédito, reciéntemente publicado, del pianista Walter Bishop Jr. Bish ate The Bank: Live in Baltimore, que tuvo lugar entre 1966 y 1967. Seguir leyendo La Montaña Rusa 25.2023. Simon Moullier. Jared Schonig. Walter Bishop Jr. Ilugdin Trio. Jerónimo Martín. Billy Childs. en La Montaña Rusa Radio Jazz.

This content is for Members only. Come and join us by subscribing here In the meantime, here's some more details about the show: It's a warm welcome then to the man himself: Dr. Brad Stone - the JazzWeek Programmer of the Year 2017, who's here every Thursday to present The Creative Source - a two hour show, highlighting jazz-fusion and progressive jazz flavours from back then, the here and now, plus occasional forays into the future. Please feel free to get in touch with Brad with any comments or suggestions you might have; he'll be more than happy to hear from you: brad@soulandjazz.com or follow him via Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy! The Creative Source 18th May 2023 Artist - Track - Album - Year Artemis    Bow and Arrow    In Real Time    2023 Richard X Bennett & Matt Parker    Style v Substance    Parker Plays X    2023 Joe Locke    Song for Vic Juris    Makram    2023 Cecilia Smith    Miss D.D.    The Mary Lou Williams Resurgence Project Small Ensemble Repertoire Volume One    2023 Louis Hayes    Hand in Glove    Exactly Right!    2023 Wayne Escoffery    Shuffle    Like Minds    2023 Dan Wilson    For Tomorrow    Things Eternal    2023 Jason Keiser    Zoltan    Shaw's Groove    2023 Gilbert Castellanos    Totem Pole    Espérame en el Cielo    2022 Billy Childs    The Black Angel    The Winds of Change    2023 Jae Sinnett's Zero to 60 Quartet feat. Randy Brecker    Takin' it There    Commitment    2023 Eric Reed    Peace    Black, Brown and Blue    2023 Bruno Råberg    Chennai Reminiscence    Look Inside    2022 Mason Razavi    Darn That Dream    Six-String Standards    2023 Tim Lin    Table Steaks    Empathy    2023 Eric Alexander    Blues for Diane    A New Beginning: Alto Saxophone with Strings    2023 The Arti Roth Quartet    Sound and Sky    Resonants    2023 The Arti Roth Quartet    Sky Blues    Resonants    2023 Tom Teasley    Ra of Sunshine    The Breath    2023 Tom Teasley    Crescent Moon    The Breath    2023 Sylvie Courvoisier & Cory Smythe    La sacre du printemps, Part 1: The Adoration of Earth    The Rite of Spring - Spectre d'un Songe    2023 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 18th May 2023 appeared first on SoulandJazz.com | Stereo, not stereotypical ®.

All of the music from this week's show was from postings on Jazztodon.com (a Mastodon instance). And I forgot to mention it was Jackie McLean's birth date last week, May 17, 1932. New music here by Artemis, Billy Childs, Joe Lovano, Ben Wolfe.  Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Bobby Watson & Horizon ~ Country Corn Flakes ~ No Question About It Jackie McLean ~ Snuff ~ It's Time Dave Holland Quartet ~ Four Winds ~ Conference of the Birds The Gary Burton Quartet ~ Liturgy ~ Duster Joe Lovano ~ Our Daily Bread ~ Our Daily Bread ARTEMIS ~ Bow and Arrow ~ In Real Time Billy Childs ~ The Black Angel ~ The Winds of Change Ben Wolfe ~ Mask Man ~ Unjust Barney Kessel ~ On a Clear Day You Can See Forever ~ Autumn Leaves

In this episode of the newly renamed Jazz Cruises Conversations podcast, pianists Renee Rosnes and Billy Childs talked with host LeRoy Downs about their common history and inspirations. 

Pianist Billy Childs celebrated his new album "The Winds of Change" with his touring quartet in an exclusive KNKX studio session.

On this Reggie Hamilton Interview: This guy is the ULTIMATE in cool, and has tons of great stories. Studying with Kim Clarke, living on his own at age 12, making great money gigging 6 nights a week as a teenager, why he moved to LA... working with Seal, Queen Latifah, Stanley Clarke, Bette Midler, Freddy Hubbard… absolute LOUDEST guitarist he's ever heard (you'll never guess who), dark days he managed to get through, a beautiful philosophy by John Coltrane, East Elmhurst, a Michael Jackson nightmare, tons of jazz history, and of course, NYC Pizza. Reggie  kept it very real, this is a MUST listen: Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com   Reggie started playing at 11 and gigging professionally at 12. He has toured or recorded with Seal, Eros Ramazzotti, Babyface, Queen Latifah, Billy Childs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Bette Midler, George Duke, Whitney Houston, Stanley Clarke, David Lynch, John Mellencamp, Warren Zevon, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Tiziano Ferro, Boyz II Men, Johnny Hallyday, Freeflight, and many others Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

Pianist Billy Childs connected with Sean McPherson via ZOOM to discuss his new album, his collaborators and his upcoming show at the Dakota in Minneapolis. - This podcast was produced and edited by Autumn Haeg.

The gem in this podcast is the final track from the late great Ahmad Jamal. Before that we hear from newcomer Lakecia Benjamin in her sophomore release. That is followed by a couple of covers from Billy Childs and San Diego guitarist Peter Sprague. Noah Preminger plays filmaker Otto Preminger and an exciting new single from Indian fusion band Shakti. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Lakecia Benjamin ~ Phoenix (feat. Georgia Ann Muldrow) ~ Phoenix Lisa Fischer & Billy Childs ~ Map to the Treasure ~ Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro Peter Sprague ~ Going with Me ~ Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny, Vol. 2 Noah Preminger ~ For Advise and Consent ~ Preminger Plays Preminger Shakti ~ Mohanam (single) ~ This Moment  Ahmad Jamal ~ Bogota ~ Outertimeinnerspace

This week we focus on the emerging musicians that will ensure that the historic South African jazz scene will have a bright future, and on a number of recent releases showcasing the many facets of a living master of the piano, Kenny Barron, featured as an accompanist for a vocalist, as a solo artist on a rare recording date as a leader, as a composer that inspires other contemporary musicians, and as a side-man in a very bop-oriented concert which has been recently unearthed. The playlist also features Vusi Mahlasela; Thandi Ntuli; Bokani Dyer [pictured]; Linda Sikhakhane; Mthunzi Mvubu; BCUC; Claudia Acuña; Billy Childs; Sonny Stitt. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/17181589/Mondo-Jazz (from "Umzala" onward). Photo credit: Raees Hassan

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Here is the playlist for the 01/22 episode of Crosswinds. Enjoy!Stan Kenton Orchestra- Intermission Riff (theme)Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band- That's How We RollGordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band- The Jazz PoliceThad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra (w/Joe Williams)- It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain't Got That Swing)Benny Goodman Orchestra- Sing, Sing, SingBuddy Rich Big Band- Mercy, Mercy, MercyYellowjackets and WDR Big Band- Mile HighMcCoy Tyner Big Band- Love Surrounds UsDon Ellis Orchestra- Pussy Wiggle StompBruce Hornsby- Spider FingersIsaac Hayes- Early Sunday MorningIsaac Hayes- Be YourselfArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers- Just Coolin'Cannonball Adderley Quintet- Somethin' ElseBilly Childs- RebirthShawn Colvin, Billy Childs and Chris Botti- Save the CountryStan Getz Quartet- AireginEthan Iverson Quartet- Polka Dots and MoonbeamsLarry Coryell and Philip Catherine- Miss JulieRodrigo Y Gabriela- The Struggle ContinuesJoni Mitchell- CoyoteMichael Hedges- i carry your heartDoobie Brothers- Echoes of LoveSnarky Puppy- Bad Kids to the BackDavid Crosby- Balanced on a PinSnarky Puppy with David Crosby- Somebody HomeBilly Cobham- Crosswinds (closing theme)

"All around the city and from coast to coast, I'm slicker than most, slicker than most" - Guru (from "Slicker Than Most", Jazzamatazz Vol. 1 1993) Yep, yep... It's your boy Brian "katzpheno" Phoenix once again puttin' the Jazz in your ear! Have no fear this episode of Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) is chock full of gooey, chewy,  jazz filled knuggets to excite and delight and here and there I also drop some words of insight. So turn on, tune in and ride along with me from one side of the jazz spectrum to the other, in other words - we rollin' all around the city and from coast to coast. Enjoy the mix, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Takuya Kuroda - Afro Blues (2014) Stefon Harris/David Sanchez/Christian Scott - Black Action Figure (2011) Russell Gunn - Footprints (2007) Giacomo Gates - Tutu (2013) Kenny Garrett - Wiggins (2012) Geri Allen - A Prayer For Peace (1992) Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - The Back Sliders (1961) The Roy Hargrove Quintet - I'm Not So Sure (2008) David Sanchez - Coast To Coast (2008) Chantale Gange - The Light We Need (2010) Billy Childs featuring Alicia Olatuja - Stay (2017) Vijay Iyer Trio - Mystic Brew (2009)

Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish is a finalist for the 2023 American Pianists Awards. Hailing from Houston where he was a student at the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Cornish was one of seven jazz prodigies worldwide selected to be awarded a full fellowship to attend the esteemed Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA. Here, he completed his master's degree and studied and performed with such renowned artists as Carl Allen, Jerry Bergonzi, Billy Childs, Herbie Hancock, Bob Hurst, Geoffrey Keezer, Dick Oatts, Chris Potter, Walter Smith and Terell Stafford.Cornish received the Los Angeles Jazz Society's 2020 New Note Commission and recently was awarded First Place in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and the 18th Street Arts Center's 2021 Make Jazz Fellowship. Cornish was also awarded the Grand Prize in the 2018 American Jazz Piano Competition. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Cornish has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Herbie Hancock, Mary Stallings, Louis Cole, Theo Croker, Snoh Aalegra, Terrace Martin, John Legend and HAIM. I was inspired by this conversation with Paul, both by his thoughtful, contemplative approach to music, and his artistic range and experiences spanning so many genres of music. We are honored to have him here in Indianapolis as a finalist in the American Pianists Awards.

In the Jazz tradition, Walter Smith III has developed under the wings of many of the music's greats. Walter is/has been a member of several legendary groups (recording and/or touring) including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band, Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland's “Voyager”, Jason Moran's In My Mind:Monk at Town Hall, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, the Christian McBride “Situation”, Christian Scott group and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. Smith has performed all over the world participating in virtually every international festival as well as famed venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Village Vanguard, and the Kennedy Center. In addition, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many Jazz notables including Mulgrew Miller, Eric Reed, Billy Childs and Joe Lovano. Today he joins us on the show to share his thoughts on music.Support the show

Born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, Grammy nominated and winning Bassist Benjamin J. Shepherd started playing when he was 7 years old. 11 years later he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full time music career and to study with Bass legends Charlie Haden, Alphonso Johnson and Darek Oles at the California Institute of Arts (CalArts). He has since become one of the most in demand and versatile bassists in Los Angeles. His extensive resumè covering a multitude of different musical styles is a testament of his ability to virtually fit in on any gig.His studio and live credits include: Chance the Rapper (Bassist on Grammy winning album “Coloring Book”), School Boy Q, Isaiah Rashad (Bassist and Co-producer on critically acclaimed track entitled “Free Lunch”), Kamasi Washington, Lee Ritenour, Patrice Rushen, Marquis Hill, Dave Weckl, Billy Childs, Peter Erskine, Simon Phillips, Jeff Lorber, Mike Stern, John Beasley and MONKestra (6x Grammy nominations and 1x Grammy award), Amanda Seales, Miguel Atwood Ferguson, Mark de Clive-Lowe, and many more.Benjamin also leads his own group showcasing his original compositions as well as co-leads a duo based group called "Benjamin and The Deva with singer/songwriter Terra Deva.He currently endorses Ibanez Basses, Aguilar Amplification, Accugroove Cabinets, Gruv Gear Accessories, GHS Strings and Xotic Pedals.

Although it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene, he is widely recognized as an adept performer, accomplished composer, and inspired educator. This spring, Smith welcomes his newest release, In Common III. The boundary pushing album features some of the most important and talked about musicians in the world - Matt Stevens, Kris Davis, Dave Holland and Terri Lyne Carrington.​Smith has developed under the wings of many of the music's greats. Walter is/has been a member of several legendary groups (recording and/or touring) including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band, Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland's “Voyager”, Bill Stewart Trio, Jason Moran's In My Mind:Monk at Town Hall, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, the Christian McBride “Situation”, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”, Gerald Clayton Quintet, Christian Scott group and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few.​Smith has performed all over the world participating in virtually every international festival as well as famed venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Village Vanguard, and the Kennedy Center. In addition, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller, Billy Childs, Joe Lovano, Herbie Hancock, Maria Schneider, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ralph Peterson, and a host of others. To date, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that are released worldwide.​Originally from Houston, TX, Smith now resides in Boston, MA and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music helping to prepare the next generation of young artists.https://www.waltersmith3.com

From an early age, Walter Smith III began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonalds in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause, how could I fail?” ​Although it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene, he is widely recognized as an adept performer, accomplished composer, and inspired educator. This spring, Smith welcomes his newest release, In Common III. The boundary pushing album features some of the most important and talked about musicians in the world - Matt Stevens, Kris Davis, Dave Holland and Terri Lyne Carrington. ​Smith has developed under the wings of many of the music's greats. Walter is/has been a member of several legendary groups (recording and/or touring) including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band, Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland's “Voyager”, Bill Stewart Trio, Jason Moran's In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, the Christian McBride “Situation”, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”, Gerald Clayton Quintet, Christian Scott group and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. ​Smith has performed all over the world participating in virtually every international festival as well as famed venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Village Vanguard, and the Kennedy Center. In addition, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller, Billy Childs, Joe Lovano, Herbie Hancock, Maria Schneider, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ralph Peterson, and a host of others. To date, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that are released worldwide. ​Originally from Houston, TX, Smith now resides in Boston, MA and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. We spoke recently about his early development, the Houston sound, his thoughts on education, practice, improvisation, leadership, raising a family as a musician, meeting your heroes, and LA real estate. www.third-story.com www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast

Dan Schnelle has played with great artists such as Billy Childs, Larry Goldings, Alan Ferber, Sara Gazarek, Laurence Hobgood, etc. His career speaks for itself. Dan is now stepping out as leader and composer on his first album, Shine Thru, available May 13, 2022 via Outside In Music. On episode 143, Jamie and Dan discuss the album, his approach to composing, the recording process, and all his educational and career stops along the way. This interview contains a wealth of information and insights. If you are not hip to Dan's playing, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Shine Thru on May 13.

Notes: Conversations with songwriters can be illuminating. Moira and I talk about wanting our voices to make a difference, and how to evaluate that, how Moira's voice has protected and shaped her, rest as part of the job of being a creator, and so much more. She shares a song that is in the process of becoming, and we get a very special glimpse of this creative process, which includes a calling sound that fascinates Moira right now. As you sing along, you'll be able to really tune in to what feels good to you this day -- is it the commitment and determination of "each day we make a little light"? The seeking melodic curve of "mmm...render...mmm...a remedy?" The wild, aching cry of the calling sounds? Or something else that you feel called to bring to the song? As you're singing in your own space, I wonder if there will be movement -- stepping or dancing or swaying? Songwriter Info: As a composer, Moira Smiley is known worldwide for choral arrangements like Bring Me Little Water, Silvy and originals, Stand in That River and How Can I Cry. Her music is sung by millions of singers worldwide. She's credited with helping to bring body percussion into the choral mainstream and is in demand as a commissioned composer, writing multi-movement pieces including Time In Our Voices and In The Desert With You for the Los Angeles Master Chorale, evening-length secular liturgy, The Song Among Us and Tis A Fearful Thing for Craig Hella Johnson's Conspirare and CVAE, Vonnegut Requiem: Light Perpetual for Voces Novae, Loud My Soul for Ad Astra Festival and I Have A Voice for ACDA Women's Choral Consortium. The European premiere of Time In Our Voices was performed by the voices and mobile phones of Ars Nova Copenhagen under the direction of Paul Hillier.   In 2018-2019 Moira released the album and choral songbook, Unzip The Horizon as companion to her ‘The Voice Is A Traveler' solo show. In 2021 she released the all-vocal social-justice centered album, In Our Voices with four powerful singers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. She continues composing and improvising in collaboration with artists in film, video game production, theater and dance, and her work can be heard on feature film soundtracks, BBC & PBS television programs, NPR, and on more than 70 commercial albums.   “Moira Smiley is a marvel—an omnivorous singing and composing chameleon with a voice that can wail or caress at will!” -- Grant Gershon - artistic director, Los Angeles Master Chorale   “Moira Smiley is a brilliant musician – an innovative composer and arranger, and a heartbreakingly beautiful singer. Her music transcends (and expands) boundaries.” -- Billy Childs - multi-grammy-winning composer/pianist   “I'm so thankful I've had the privilege of performing and recording with Moira. She embodies the endless creative potential of the voice, and… (has made) a deeply moving body of work.” -- Merrill Garbus - Tune-Yards Links: www.moirasmiley.com for all info including sheet music, practice tracks! https://moirasmileysubscription.com/ to support Moira monthly for as little as $4/mo. https://www.instagram.com/moirasmiley/ for up-to-date personal and music pics https://www.youtube.com/c/MoiraSmileyMusic for official music videos, song and body percussion tutorials and live performances Lissa Schneckenburger -- the link goes to her interview on A Breath of Song, which includes her own site links and more Night Song - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael Brook. The link goes to the title song of the album. Here is the album on Apple Music. Shara Nova - "My Brightest Diamond" -- This link goes to a live performance and interview (go to about 2'40" to get close to the start). Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:03:12 Start time of reprise: 00:54:45 Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, Minor, Dorian & Aeolian, harmonized layers Visit abreathofsong.com for lyrics, more of Patty's artwork, and a way to nominate songs or songwriters for the podcast. Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters!

Notes: Okay, I procrastinated on recording this episode for the longest of any song yet... I respect Moira so much, and I desperately wanted to share her song in a beautiful way that convinced you to love it, too. I felt like I wasn't good enough, and I got a good run of the whole imposter syndrome going, yada, yada, yada. But you know what shifted? I remembered why this podcast exists -- to share songs that help me heal, adapt, and grow, so you can sing them, too. And this song is one that I've sung to myself over and over in the middle of troubling times to help me release and let go. When I sing this into myself, I can see more clearly which actions might be mine to make next. And when the world is in turmoil, this is what helps me navigate a way forward. None of us (myself included) need to have a stunning voice for a song to be a companion... and I'm grateful to Moira for this gift. Please notice, I haven't shared the entire song here, only an excerpt... check out the links below to hear the whole song, and buy the music on her website for yourself or to share with others. Next episode: a conversation with Moira Smiley herself, who turns out to be absolutely lovely and generous -- we talk creativity, how rest is part of the job, how her voice has protected her, and more... Songwriter Info: As a composer, Moira Smiley is known worldwide for choral arrangements like Bring Me Little Water, Silvy and originals, Stand in That River and How Can I Cry. Her music is sung by millions of singers worldwide. She's credited with helping to bring body percussion into the choral mainstream and is in demand as a commissioned composer, writing multi-movement pieces including Time In Our Voices and In The Desert With You for the Los Angeles Master Chorale, evening-length secular liturgy, The Song Among Us and Tis A Fearful Thing for Craig Hella Johnson's Conspirare and CVAE, Vonnegut Requiem: Light Perpetual for Voces Novae, Loud My Soul for Ad Astra Festival and I Have A Voice for ACDA Women's Choral Consortium. The European premiere of Time In Our Voices was performed by the voices and mobile phones of Ars Nova Copenhagen under the direction of Paul Hillier.   In 2018-2019 Moira released the album and choral songbook, Unzip The Horizon as companion to her ‘The Voice Is A Traveler' solo show. In 2021 she released the all-vocal social-justice centered album, In Our Voices with four powerful singers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. She continues composing and improvising in collaboration with artists in film, video game production, theater and dance, and her work can be heard on feature film soundtracks, BBC & PBS television programs, NPR, and on more than 70 commercial albums.   “Moira Smiley is marvel—an omnivorous singing and composing chameleon with a voice that can wail or caress at will!” -- Grant Gershon - artistic director, Los Angeles Master Chorale   “Moira Smiley is a brilliant musician – an innovative composer and arranger, and a heartbreakingly beautiful singer. Her music transcends (and expands) boundaries.” -- Billy Childs - multi-grammy-winning composer/pianist   “I'm so thankful I've had the privilege of performing and recording with Moira. She embodies the endless creative potential of the voice, and… (has made) a deeply moving body of work.” -- Merrill Garbus - Tune-Yards Links: www.moirasmiley.com for all info including sheet music, practice tracks! https://moirasmileysubscription.com/ to support Moira monthly for as little as $4/mo. https://www.instagram.com/moirasmiley/ for up-to-date personal and music pics https://www.youtube.com/c/MoiraSmileyMusic for official music videos, song and body percussion tutorials and live performances A beautiful recording of a quartet singing the full Stand In That River, part of "The Mt. Tom Sessions". Moira's own recording of Stand In That River with VOCO. Visit abreathofsong.com for lyrics, more of Patty's artwork, and a way to nominate songs or songwriters for the podcast. Nuts & Bolts: ​3:4, Ionian, harmonized melody Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! This week, for example, I shared a video collected by the Polyphony Project of Ukrainian women singing a traditional song about a son who has gone to be a soldier, and I included a list of possible organizations to support the people harmed by war. No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters!

Dr Randall sits down with the Minstrel of Malibu Jacqui Hylton!Jacqui Hylton singer, songwriter, composer continues to captivate her audiences locally and through her recordings. Having earned the moniker, The Minstrel of Malibu, her work as a jazz singer includes gigs at the most reputable venues: Catalina's, The Baked Potato, Beverly Hills Hotel, The Mint, Genghis Cohen, Ford Amphitheatre to name a few.  As a songwriter, her sound is an acoustic blend of pop, jazz, classical and blues. Ms. Hylton recently recorded one of her original songs entitled “Beautiful” alongside Oscar nominated composer, arranger and conductor David Campbell and his 22-piece orchestra ensemble. Notable musicians on this recording also include bass player Nathan East (member of group ToTo, Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion), Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Frank Zappa) and pianist Tamir Hendleman (Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Michael Buble).Ms. Hylton lures audiences with lush vocals and composes vibrant melodies, generously supporting songs that touch the heart of human experiences. She was classically trained on piano at a young age through the Royal Conservatory of Music which grew into a love for jazz after being introduced to her father's jazz collection which featured Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. These legendary musical influences spurned a love for writing, singing, stage performance and frequenting jazz clubs. After relocating from Toronto Canada to Los Angeles, she became a student of voice builder to the stars Gary Catona and vocal coach Annette Warren Smith. Ms. Hylton currently resides in Agoura Hills CA. Ms. Hylton has created a following in the Malibu and Beverly Hills communities performing at Savory Malibu, Sage Room, Malibu Music Festival, Malibu Golf to End Cancer Benefit Concerts, Sofitel Hotel with Ryan Cross, DOMA Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Rotary Club and Nic's Beverly Hills.Ms. Hylton has shared the stage and performed with accomplished musicians bassist Reggie Hamilton, saxophonist Katisse Buckingham, drummer Joey Hereida who are members of multi Grammy award winning Billy Childs' band. 2016-2019, Ms Hylton continues to perform in the greater Los Angeles Area at distinguished jazz clubs and abroad and is a volunteer member of Maria Newman's Westwood Choir and Orchestra. Vocalist Annette Warren Smith, 95, shadow singer for Lucille Ball in Fancy Pants and Ava Gardner in Show Boat presented Ms. Hylton as a special guest performer at Catalinas jazz club in Hollywood. Ms. Hylton also joined the stage with Multi Grammy winning double bassist/orchestral arranger James Leary (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Count Basie Orchestra) at The World Stage Theatre.On Dec 15th 2018 Jacqui Hylton & Friends performed a jazz concert and Holiday Toy Drive to benefit The Children's Lifesaving Foundation at Aldabella's in Westlake Village. Musicians included) Katisse Buckingham-sax and woodwinds (associated acts Herbie Hancock, Billy Childs, the late Prince), Chris Cadenhead on keys, (associated acts the late Prince, Fourplay, Justin Bieber, Tony Moore Drums, (Norman Brown, Jeff Lorber ) John Hart bass (Gladys Knight). The evening featured original compositions by Jacqui Hylton as well as jazz covers.Jan 2019- March 2020  Jacqui Hylton secured a residency at The Hilton Checkers Hotel in Los Angeles    In Feb 2021 Ms. Hylton performed a virtual concert for MJCS'  annual Purimspiel in Malibu, CA.     Beginning Sept 2021, Ms. Hylton created Jazz Sundays, performing weekly on Sunday nights at Nonna Restaurant in Westlake Village CA.Tune in! 

Grammy® nominated jazz singer, Sara Gazarek, has been one of the leading lights of an impressive generation of jazz vocalists since her brilliant emergence at age 20. She has five acclaimed albums, an ardent fanbase, enthusiastic reviews, a teaching position at the University of Southern California, and collaborations with such luminaries as Kurt Elling, Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, and Larry Goldings.Sara joins The Playful Musician to discuss the Grammy® nomination process and what it's like to be nominated and attend music's biggest event. We chat about the loss of legendary jazz musician Chick Corea. Sara shares about finding success at an early age, improvising beyond melodies, and the value of going on the road. We discuss teaching practices and how she empowers and challenges her students. Sara also shares her approach to songwriting and how she's finding inspiration with her new vocal group, säje.