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YHI + McBride = Ray Charles?! Christian McBride - bassist, Grammy winner and one of the greatest musical minds working today - joins Adam and Peter on You'll Hear It to share his desert island album.If you know Christian, you know that his musical hero is James Brown. But Christian isn't bringing a James Brown pick. Instead, he's bringing one from his hero's hero ... Ray Charles.This album was a risky move for Charles - unlike anything else he'd released at that time. At the peak of his power, he set aside the qualities that made him famous: his voice and his piano.This one's a deep cut. But once you listen, you'll never hear Ray Charles the same way again.Chapters Legend:
On tonight's show: Jack Teagarden, Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Hamilton, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Bauer, Billy Taylor, Joe Williams with The Count Basie Orchestra, and more. Enjoy Jazz After Dark every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM + KDRT.org. Listen anytime via the web and podcast apps.
Jeff Hamilton attended Indiana University and later studied with John Von Ohlen. Hamilton was influenced by Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, “Philly” Joe Jones, and Shelly Manne. In 1974, he got his first big break playing with the New Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He then joined Lionel Hampton's Band until 1975 when he, along with bassist John Clayton, became members of the Monty Alexander Trio. He attained a childhood goal in 1977 when he joined Woody Herman and the Thundering Herd, with whom he made several recordings. In 1978, he was offered a position in the L.A.4. with Ray Brown, Bud Shank, and Laurindo Almeida. He recorded 6 albums with the L.A.4. From 1983-1987, he performed with Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney, and Monty Alexander. Hamilton began his association with the Ray Brown Trio in 1988 and left in March of 1995 to concentrate on his own trio. From 1990-1995, he was also a member of the Oscar Peterson Quartet w/Herb Ellis and Ray Brown. Hamilton has toured with his own trio, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, and Diana Krall. The latest CHJO recording LA Treasures was nominated for a GRAMMY. Hamilton has been on more than 300 recordings with artists such as Ray Brown, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Milt Jackson, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, Mel Torme, John Pizzarelli, Dr. John, Paul McCartney, and many others. He appeared in Diana Krall's Live in Paris and Rio DVDs. He is a four time winner of Modern Drummer magazine Readers' Poll. In this episode, Jeff talks about: How the role of a mentor is to see problems and potential you can't see in yourself Why sound is just as important as content His thoughts on the music business vs. the drumming business The great bassists he has played with, including Ray Brown and John Clayton His criteria for hiring band members Playing with Akiko Tsuruga and matching the intensity of the B3 organ, “a one man big band” The importance of letting humor and joy show in his playing Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
Hello music lovers, and welcome to another edition of Why Music Matters. I'm your host, music journalist and musician Jeff Miers. Today, my guests represent a cross-generational journey through the ever-evolving world of jazz. Alex McArthur is a singer and storyteller whose resume reads like that of a musician three times her age. A winner of multiple JazzBuffalo Vocalist of the Year awards, Alex brings a distinct soulfulness to any music she lends her voice to, whether she's singing something she wrote herself, or flexing her interpretive muscles on the works of legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, and Mavis Staples. Alex is joined today by a man who has acted as a significant mentor in her musical journey. Pianist George Caldwell is credited by Alex as, quote, “the first person I ever attempted to sing jazz in front of, and the person who encouraged me to explore vocal jazz and improvisation in the first place.” In his role as Director of the Student Jazz Ensembles and Music Piano Performance Instructor at the University at Buffalo, George has employed his decades of experience as a Grammy-winning professional musician to help mold the musical imaginations of countless young artists-in-the-making. Those decades of experience include tenures with the Count Basie Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, tap dancer and choreographer Saivon Glover, R&B legend Ruth Brown, and right here in Buffalo, the awe-inspiring Star People, a Miles Davis Repertory Ensemble. Currently, Alex and George are in the midst of performing Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, a recreation of Billie Holiday's final performance, with Alex inhabiting the role of Lady Day, and George acting as Musical Director. The show, a MusicalFare production, is running at Shea's Smith Theatre in Buffalo's Theatre and Entertainment District, through February 15. (You can learn more about the production and purchase tickets through musicalfare.com.) Welcome to Why Music Matters, Alex McArthur and George Caldwell!
Rich Malloy is a jazz drummer whose career has been built through consistent work in clubs, listening rooms, studios, and festivals. He has worked across New York, New Jersey, Dallas, Nashville, Fort Worth, and New Mexico, performing straight-ahead, groove-based, and improvised jazz. His work includes performances with Carmen Bradford of the Count Basie Orchestra, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Brenda Lee, Country Music Hall of Fame member Lorrie Morgan, and Freedy Johnston, named Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year. He has appeared at the New Mexico Jazz Festival in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and has toured throughout the United States, Ireland, Great Britain, and Italy. His performance history ranges from small listening rooms such as the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and The Listening Room in New York City to national stages including the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, and Late Show with David Letterman. Malloy also performs in Counterparts, a fully improvised duo with John Funkhouser, and builds practical music tools including Form & Time, a metronome designed to keep tempo, time signature, and musical form aligned. In this episode, Rich talks about: Rediscovering his passion for jazz Taking time away from music Honoring the players before you but not replicating their style His duo group - Counterparts Discovering your own voice through improvised music The power and responsibility of the drummer in improvised music The App he developed for practicing - Form and Time Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
What do you get when you combine re-imagined classic rock and roll with jazz music delivered by a Grammy award winning Big Band orchestra and Grammy nominated vocalist? In this case, you get a newly-minted Grammy nomination for ‘Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album' from The Count Basie Orchestra, featuring Billboard's #1 jazz artist - and our podcast guest - Deborah Silver, for “Basie Rocks!” This 11 track project is packed with iconic hits from the likes of Elton John, Peter Frampton The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, the Steve Miller Band and more, delivered by The Count Basie Orchestra and Silver, in collaboration with Arturo Sandoval, Kurt Elling, Wycliffe Gordon, Trombone Shorty, Bill Frisell and others. Join me as our conversation with Deborah Silver discusses her fascinating story, and how her collaboration with The Count Basie Orchestra ultimately led to this extraordinary GRAMMY nominated album.
Could this be peak Frank? Sinatra at the Sands captures the energy, the cool, and the incredible voice that made this crooner so iconic. Backed by the Count Basie Orchestra with arrangements by a young Quincy Jones, this live album still swings 60 years later!Sinatra at the Sands was recorded at a moment when Sinatra was emerging from a slump. Rock and roll dominated the airwaves, the Beatles were redefining popular music and crooning just wasn't cool anymore. But this album, recorded live in Vegas, shows a 50-year-old Frank sounding loose, confident, and completely at home in front of a band that swings like nothing else. Listen with us as we break down and react to the best of this swingin' album.Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi 00:00 - Intro Jam: Fly Me To the Moon01:35 - The Sinatra-Basie Episode!03:45 - Is This Peak Frank?05:45 - The Mid-60s Culture Shift07:45 - "Come Fly With Me" 12:00 - The Quincy Influence14:45 - "I've Got You Under My Skin"17:30 - What To Listen For22:30 - "The Shadow of Your Smile"26:20 - Freddie Green's "Chunking" Technique28:15 - Sinatra's Vocal Gift33:30 - "Street of Dreams"35:50 - "One For My Baby (And One More for the Road)"38:40 - "Fly Me To the Moon"45:00 - "One O'Clock Jump"49:50 - Desert Island Tracks54:05 - Apex Moments59:05 - Categories1:03:20 - Coming Up Next Week
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Podcast Jazztime 691 – 21.10.25 Diese Sendung hat Joachim Böskens zusammengestellt. Das LIVE – Anspiel diesmal ist: „Solitude“ – 1934 von Duke Ellington komponiert. Folgende Titel sind zu hören : 1. The Cape Verdean Blues – Horace Silver Quintet 5:00 2. Swingin' the Blues – Benny Carter and His Orchestra 3:05 3. St. Louis Blues – Axel Zwingenberger & Joja Wendt 5:08 4. Elasticity – Tutu Puoane 4:56 5. Solitude – Caterina Valente & The Count Basie Orchestra 3:55 6. Ain't she sweet – Jimmy Smith 3:37 7. Autumn Leaves – Ruth Hohmann 4:29 8. Abide with me – Charles Lloyd 2:51 9. Celebrity – Charlie Parker 1:35 Für Titelwünsche und Anregungen schreiben Sie gern an: jazztime.mv@ndr.de Keep Swingin' !!!
It's fun to talk about TV theme songs, so that's what Kirk and special guest Leigh Sales did. Does this episode need any more introduction than that? Probably not.Check out Leigh's wonderful podcast Chat 10 Looks 3A YouTube Playlist of many of the themes discussed (and some they didn't get to)DISCUSSED/REFERENCED:The Office Theme - “Handbags and Gladrags” - 1967 by Mike D'Abo, perf. Big George Webley -US theme 2005 by Jay FergusonParks & Recreation - 2009, by Gaby Moreno and Vincent JonesWelcome Back Kotter - by John Sebastian (1974 - 1979)“Suicide is Painless” by Johnny Mandel, from MA_S_HThe Nanny Theme by Ann Hampton CallawayThe Brady Bunch theme by Frank De Vol & Sherwood SchwartzGilligan's Island theme by Sherwood Schwartz (lyrics) & George Wyle (music)Beverley Hillbillies theme by Paul Hennig feat. Lester Flatt & Earl ScruggsMoney For Nothing/Beverley Hillbillies by Weird Al Yankovic from UHF, 1988"Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits from Brothers in Arms, 1985The Americans theme by Nathan Barr"Do Ya Wanna Taste It" by Wig Wam from Peacemaker, 2021The Pi Song from AsapSCIENCESymphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 by Franz Schubert“Green Acres Theme” by Vic Mizzy“Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3, from The Sopranos"A Beautiful Mine" from Mad Men by RJD2“Sex and the City Theme” by Douglas J. CuomoSix Feet Under theme by Thomas NewmanBreaking Bad theme by Dave PorterHouse of Cards Theme by Jeff BealTank! by Yoko Kanno and SeatbeltsLEIGH'S MUSIC PICKS:Frank Sinatra Live at the Sands, ‘66 with the Count Basie Orchestra conducted by Quincy JonesINXS - Kick, 1987The Villagers - Becoming a Jackal, 2010----LINKS-----
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Jordan Lonn, Head Audio Engineer at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. The venue hosts a wide range of performances, including musical acts such as Joss Stone, Joan Osborne, and the Count Basie Orchestra, as well as musical theater and stand-up comedy. In This Episode, We Discuss: Guitar Center Dropping Out Of College Paying Dues Sustained Energy Failing Kidney's Health Epiphany Home Town Gig FOH Gallo Center Links and Show Notes: Gallo Center for The Arts Matt's Rant: Acting Territorial Credits: Guest: Jordan Lonn Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Jordan Lonn, Head Audio Engineer at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. The venue hosts a wide range of performances, including musical acts such as Joss Stone, Joan Osborne, and the Count Basie Orchestra, as well as musical theater and stand-up comedy.In This Episode, We Discuss:Guitar CenterDropping Out Of CollegePaying DuesSustained EnergyFailing Kidney'sHealth EpiphanyHome Town GigFOHGallo CenterLinks and Show Notes:Gallo Center for The ArtsMatt's Rant: Acting TerritorialCredits:Guest: Jordan LonnHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith
Chris Walden is a 7x Grammy nominated, German-born, composer, arranger and conductor. He's scored more than 40 feature and TV films. He's written more than 1,500 orchestral and big band arrangements for artists including Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, SEAL, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Barbra Streisand and Josh Groban, and orchestras like the Chicago Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Boston Pops.He's worked with top producers David Foster, Tommy LiPuma and Phil Ramone. He's the founder and artistic director of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. And he has served as lead arranger for the Academy Awards and as arranger for “American Idol” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”. And he's worked as an arranger and bandleader for artists including Diana Krall, Herb Alpert, Michael Brecker, and the Count Basie Orchestra.My featured song is “Cakewalk For Debra” from the album Miles Behind. 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 CHRIS:www.chriswalden.com____________________ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”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
Episode 632 also features an E.W. Poetic Piece titled, "Gift of Michael." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Voices of Concinnity, Kat Edmonson, Sarah Vaughn with the Count Basie Orchestra, Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors
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 Bluesky. Enjoy! The Creative Source 29th May 2025 Artist - Track - Album - Year Russ Spiegel Epic Nitty Gritty 2025 José Luiz Martins Cravo E Canela Odyssey Mixtape 2025 Phil Brown Es y no es Rule of Three 2025 Renegade Queens Moving Day (feat. Kristen Strom) Salsa de la Bahia, Vol. 3 2025 Michel Benebig & Le Grand B3 Big Band Mango and Papaya Blue Note in My Suitcase 2024 Bill O'Connell Sea Glass Touch 2024 Dave Bass Latin Journey Trio Nuevo, Vol. 2 2025 BeatleJazz It's All Too Much Reunion 2025 Omar Thomas Thomas Large Ensemble Episode D'Azur Griot Songs 2024 CCCN Jazz Orchestra & Hendrik Meurkens Lingua de Mosquito Big Band Brasil 2025 Mark Masters Ensemble featuring Billy Harper Cyclic Episode Sam Rivers 100 2025 The Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet Second Voyage Impact 2025 Jordan VanHemert Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest 2025 Mike Clark & Mike Zilber Green Dolphin Street (Redolphinized) Standard Deviations 2025 Jamie Shew Enough (feat. Kait Dunton) Spicy, Classy, (and a little) Sassy 2025 The Count Basie Orchestra w/ Deborah Slver Tainted Love Basie Rocks! 2025 Tyler Henderson Get Out of Town Love Endures 2025 Mehmet Ali Sanlikol featuring Ingrid Jensen Şedd-iAraban Şarki 7 Shades of Melancholia 2025 Gaia Wilmer & Ra Kalam Bob Moses Turning the Tide Dancing with Elephants 2025 Dave Sharp World's Quartet & Elden Kelly Catalyst Catalyst: The Music of Gregg Hill 2025 Billy Mohler Hawkwind The Eternal 2025 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 29th May 2025 appeared first on SoulandJazz.com | Stereo, not stereotypical.
Deborah Silver is a renowned vocalist in Jazz, Country, Americana. She's been praised by none other than Quincy Jones. She's had a string of hit duets with stars like Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Jack Jones and Tony Orlando. Her newest album is “Basie Rocks!” recorded with the Count Basie Orchestra, featuring songs by The Beatles, Stones, Sting, Elton John and others. Guest artists include Peter Frampton, Arturo Sandoval and Trombone Shorty. Produced by Steve Jordan, drummer for the Rolling Stones.My featured song is my reimagined version of the Dobie Gray hit “The In Crowd” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Deborah:www.deborahsilvermusic.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“MOON SHOT” is Robert's latest single, reflecting his 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—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click 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
On Wednesday, April 30, the Count Basie Orchestra will celebrate 90 years swinging at the Kansas City Music Hall. "Everybody in the orchestra will be featured. And we'll just be doing what Mr. Basie began in 1935," director Scotty Barnhart told Up To Date.
Episode 73: Keyon Harrold. Everywhere I turn, I see Keyon Harrold. He's widely regarded as one of the greatest trumpeters alive today, pushing the new jazz generation forward with power and soul. His solo album Foreverland was GRAMMY-nominated this year for Best Alternative Jazz Album, and his resume is stacked — Jay-Z, Common, Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, Mac Miller, Robert Glasper, the Count Basie Orchestra, Terrace Martin — and he played all the trumpet parts in the Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead. Keyon is a dear friend and an incredible human being. He drops so much wisdom in this episode and truly inspired me with his words. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the great Keyon Harrold. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:02:09) LIVING ROOM SET WITH RONALD BRUNER JR (0:05:35) MEETING TERRACE MARTIN AND ROBERT GLASPER AT JAZZ CAMP AT 15 YEARS OLD (0:08:03) SNOOPADELICS, SPUT, TERRACE, KAMASI WASHINGTON, KEYON (0:08:55) COMMON (0:09:47) SNOOPADELICS, TOURING WITH SNOOP (0:12:26) BOBBY SHORT (0:12:37) COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA (0:14:11) ERYKAH BADU, MARY J. BLIGE, MAXWELL (0:15:05) CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, MICHAEL JACKSON IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR WITH GREG PHILLINGANES, JONATHAN MOFFETT (0:16:07) JAY-Z, G-UNIT (0:17:19) PRODUCING (0:18:35) KEYON'S SOUND, PERSONAL PROJECTS (0:20:00) MILES DAVIS FILM (0:20:31) "THE MAGICIAN", SIGNING TO SONY (0:22:08) ADVICE FOR MAKING A SOLO ALBUM (0:26:52) "FOREVERLAND" ALBUM, GRAMMY NOMINATION (0:30:15) "FIND YOUR PEACE" FROM "FOREVERLAND" (0:33:02) HOW TO BE THE BEST YOU (0:35:39) FATHERHOOD, KEYON HARROLD JR. (0:44:04) LIZZ WRIGHT (0:44:42) AJA MONET (0:45:13) MILES DAVIS BIOPIC, ROBERT GLASPER, DON CHEADLE (0:52:36) KEYON'S CIRCLE, – UP-AND-COMING TALENT (0:54:25) JOE LOVANO, LOVANO FAMILY (0:59:25) DIANA ROSS (1:03:49) MAC MILLER, ESTELLE (1:04:28) A THROUGH LINE FROM COLLABORATIONS (1:07:04) ANTARCTICA TRIP WITH SCOTT KELLY, CHARLIE DUKE, NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON (1:14:02) META RAY-BANS (1:16:02) AGAVE PLANT Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Keyon: https://www.instagram.com/keyonharrold/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter, educator and recording artist Clay Jenkins, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. About Clay Jenkins: Clay Jenkins is a renowned jazz trumpeter and educator whose dynamic career spans decades of performance and teaching. He launched his performing journey with the Stan Kenton Orchestra before moving to Los Angeles, where he toured and recorded with the big bands of Buddy Rich and the Count Basie Orchestra. A charter member of the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Clay has amassed over 100 recording credits, released seven solo albums, and recorded as a co-leader with many other notable names. Since joining the Eastman School of Music faculty, in Rochester, NY, in 2000, Clay has continued to perform worldwide, while mentoring the next generation of jazz musicians. Inspired by his close friendship with the late trumpet legend Eugene "Snooky" Young, he established the Snooky Young Endowed Scholarship at Eastman, and is currently writing a biography of Young's life. Clay is wonderfully warm, down-to-earth and humble. If you listened to our last episode featuring Emile Martinez, you'll know that Clay was instrumental in guiding Emile on his artistic journey, and so how appropriate it is that we can follow up on that interview with this one today. And he's a lifelong practicer. Clay is always trying to improve, and it's inspiring to hear someone at his level still talking about what they go through every day, trying to better themselves. Episode Links: "Hope Beats" - YouTube series with Clay Jenkins (trumpet), John Clayton (bass), Larry Koonse (guitar), Gene Bertoncini (guitar), Joe La Barbera (drums) Quasimodo, by Charlie Parker Grizzly, by John Clayton Podcast Credits: “A Room with a View“ – composed and performed by Howie Shear Audio Engineer – Ted Cragg Cover Art – Phil Jordan Podcast Host – John Snell
Join us in-person for a discussion with performance, as we delve into music and the technology revolution, hearing Black voices on how technology is impacting our music. African Americans have played an outsized and pivotal role in American and global music. At most of the shifts and transitions in music driven by technology and culture, Black Americans have been in the forefront. Join us for a discussion of the past, present and future of the mix of technology and music with a focus on African American innovation. In addition to the panel discussion, we will end with a short suite of performances by the presenters. About the Speakers Award winning recording artist Nicolas Bearde is a singer-songwriter, actor and educator whose career has spanned more than 35 years. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, the second of 7 children, he has toured the globe with many of today's jazz legends, such as Bobby McFerrin, Nat Adderley, Jr., Bernard Purdie, Vincent Herring and more. His style is likened to Lou Rawls, Nat King Cole and Bill Withers and he is known for his “velvet voice,” wit and engaging rapport that has drawn audiences into his live performances around the world. As an educator, Nicolas has worked with the California Jazz Conservatory and Jazz Camp West teaching “Vocal Intensive” workshops, skills he honed on the road as a member of Bobby McFerrin's wildly innovative a cappella ensemble, “Voicestra” for more than 10 years, and was the chair of “popular voice” for the Young Arts Foundation in Miami, Florida for 5 years. Phil Hawkins is a drummer and media producer living in San Francisco. He regularly performs with Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo and other local artists. Phil operates a media production business that offers audio recording, mixing, and mastering for videography, photography, and graphic design services. He has taught music production at the college level for more than 20 years. Glen Pearson is both a noted pianist as well as the current head of music studies at the College of Alameda. He began playing piano at age 6 and was playing professionally by age 15. He has appeared on stage, television and on recordings with such notables as Regina Belle, Jimmy Scott, Diane Reeves, Marlena Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson and Nicolas Bearde, and served for 11 years as the musical/band director for the world-renowned Boy's Choir of Harlem. For the past 5 years he toured with The Count Basie Orchestra, who's latest record, Basie Swings the Blues, netted “Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album” at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Organizer: Gerald Anthony Harris An Arts Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Bearde photo by James Barry Knox Photography; Pearson photo by Timothy Bryan Burgess; additional photos courtesy the speakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carmen Bradford is jazz royalty and a 2024 Grammy Award winner for “Basie Swings the Blues – the Count Basie Orchestra.” She's been nominated five times for Grammy Awards and is the recipient of the Los Angeles Jazz Society's Jazz Vocalist Award. With her body of work, which reflects her vast experience, versatility, and technical brilliance, she has carved out her place in jazz history, and she continues to contribute to the preservation of this uniquely American art form.In August 2024, Carmen joined the faculty as associate professor of jazz voice in the Jazz Studies program in the College of Music at Michigan State University.Bradford talks about her background and how she fell in love with singing. She details her relationship with Count Basie. And she tells how, when, and why she became involved with MSU's Jazz Studies program.Conversation Highlights:(0:22) – What is your background, and when did you fall in love with music and singing?(2:21) – Tell us about your “little girl” relationship with Count Basie.(14:31) – How, why, and when did you become involved in the MSU Jazz Studies program?(20:09) – How would you describe the MSU Jazz Studies program, and what makes it so great?(21:07) – Who has influenced your art, and who have you enjoyed performing with?(23:22) – Who are you listening to on Spotify these days?(23:57) – What would you like people to know about Carmen Bradford?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.
Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Lonnie McFadden is a unique multi-talented performer who sings, tap dances and plays trumpet. Lonnie has traveled the globe performing and representing Kansas City Jazz at major jazz festivals and shows around the world. His performances have been seen internationally and include such events as the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland and the Nice Jazz Festival in Nice, France. Lonnie and his brother Ronald McFadden (The McFadden Brothers) have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in show business. Wayne Newton, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Orlando, Lee Greenwood, Gladys Knight and The Count Basie Orchestra are just some of the great entertainers they have had the pleasure of working with. The McFadden Brothers have also performed for all types of audiences including a very special 2004 USO tour to Kuwait and Iraq for our troops. Most recently The McFadden Brothers received Life Time Achievement Awards from the Jazz Museum in May 2016, and Living Legends Awards from Tapology October 2017. In 2017, Lonnie received the Best Entertainer award from Ingram's Magazine. And continues to entertain at his world famous - Lonnie's Reno Club in Kansas City. lonniemcfadden.com/
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio, our "Saturday Matinee" celebrates the holiday season with a lineup of festive episodes. We kick off with the "Our Miss Brooks" episode titled “Exchanging Christmas Gifts,” where the ever-entertaining Miss Brooks, played by Eve Arden, navigates the complexities of gift exchanges among colleagues. The cast also features Gale Gordon as the blustery Principal Osgood Conklin, and Richard Crenna as the endearing student Walter Denton. Following that, we lighten the mood with a "New Year's Skit" by Bob Hope. In this episode, Bob Hope delivers his trademark quick-witted humor in a series of comic sketches and monologues that reflect on the passing year and the one to come, featuring guest appearances by his regular ensemble including Les Brown and his Band of Renown. The festivities continue with an episode from "The Great Gildersleeve" titled "New Year's Costume Ball." Harold Peary stars as the lovable Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, wrestling with the hilarious mishaps of organizing a costume ball to ring in the new year. The episode also features Walter Tetley as his nephew Leroy and Lillian Randolph as their housekeeper, Birdie. The laughter carries on with the "Jack Benny Show," where Jack Benny and his cast, including Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, and Rochester, engage in a whimsical adventure in "A New Year's Fantasy." This episode takes listeners on a humorous journey through time with Benny's vaudevillian antics. The grand finale features the legendary Count Basie Orchestra in CBS's "The Anniversary Dancing Party" New Year's special. Broadcast originally on December 31, 1967, this special brings the vibrant sounds of Count Basie and his orchestra to life, filling the airwaves with energetic jazz that's perfect for welcoming the new year. Together, these episodes create a delightful blend of comedy, drama, and music, encapsulating the spirit and excitement of the holiday season just before New Year's Eve.
Welcome to the Listening with Leckrone Podcast, a pop and jazz music history show hosted by the legendary music educator and former director of th University of Wisconsin marching band, Mike Leckrone. I'm Sam Taylor, the producer of the podcast. In this episode, we spotlight three unique singers, Jimmy Rushing, Helen Humes, and Joe Williams, who all spent time as vocalists for the Count Basie Orchestra. We hope you enjoy. For an episode guide for this and other episodes, visit fourseasonstheatre.com
Send us a textHey, everybody! Here it is, my special holiday episode, "A Very Christmas Special 3!" My Christmas gift to you all! featuring new holiday tunes by Stevie Nicks and Jason Kelce, Xiu Xiu, 070 Shake, John Waters, Dean & Britta & Sonic Boom, Deborah Silver and the Count Basie Orchestra, King Hannah, Madi Diaz, and NLE Choppa. Plus we'll head to my ski chalet to roast my chestnuts, sip hot cocoa and count down my top ten favorite songs of 2024, featuring tunes by Cindy Lee, Addison Rae, Saya Gray, Sprints, Charli xcx and Grumpy.Happy Holidaze!Happy New Year!I Love you All!Support the show
This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Tony Bennett and the Count Basie Orchestra from their 2008 RPM/Columbia Records recording, titled “A Swingin' Christmas”
If there's one musician who truly embodies resilience, it's Lakecia Benjamin.Just a couple of weeks ago, at the 60th Jazzfest Berlin, I had the privilege of sitting down with powerhouse saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin for an inspiring conversation. Throughout her career, she's played alongside legends like Anita Baker, the Count Basie Orchestra, Harry Belafonte, Stevie Wonder, the Roots, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, and so many more. After a serious car accident in 2021, Lakecia didn't just bounce back—she wrote new music that would become her latest album, Phoenix, earning three Grammy nominations. Her journey shows just how far small steps forward can go. Lakecia opened up about her roots growing up in Washington Heights, New York, a predominantly Dominican neighbourhood pulsing with Latin music.She shared insights into her 2020 album Pursuance: The Coltranes, her triple Grammy-nominated 2023 Phoenix, the influence of Alice and John Coltrane, and the courage it takes to reveal your authentic self to an online audience as an independent artist. I saw Lakecia in an incredible concert at Quasimodo.What impressed me the most was her attitude. I had to think of what Miles Davis once said: "Anybody can play. The note is only 20 percent. The attitude of the motherfucker who plays it is 80 percent." The concert wasn't just music, it was a party with all of us - we all celebrated life and women in music.I love her story, her truth and her drive. Enjoy listening!
Quincy Delight Jones Junior was born in Chicago in 1933. At High School in Seattle he became an accomplished trumpeter, and then focused on music with a scholarship to Boston's Berklee College of Music. After college he worked with a number of orchestras and bands until in the 1960s becoming Frank Sinatra's arranger and conductor, notably leading the recording of the 1966 live album "Sinatra at the Sands" with the Count Basie Orchestra. A background with big bands, orchestras, and jazz followed him through his career and into our disco era where Quincy's signature production features bold brass, lush strings, hypnotic percussion and complex vocal arrangements. He met Michael Jackson when they both worked on the film "The Wiz". Michael invited Quincy to produce his upcoming solo album, but the record label objected, saying Quincy was "too jazzy". Michael insisted, and the result, "Off The Wall" propelled them both to mega stardom.Here I've gathered my favourite Quincy produced, arranged and written tracks which have themselves already been lovingly reproduced by disco leaders Dr Packer, The Reflex, Loshmi, Pete Le Freq and more, plus, unusually for me, some original recordings, which itself is very telling. No-one can even try to improve Quincy's original "Billie Jean." And I couldn't find anyone who's touched "Ease on down the road" . . . yet.Thank you Quincy. You will be missed. Love F*Here's the track list:1 | Michael Jackson | Billie Jean (SWG Remastered Extended Mix)2 | Donna Summer | State of independence (Dave Leatherman & Bruce Nolan 2023 Rework)3 | Michael Jackson | P.Y.T. (The Reflex Revision)4 | Quincy Jones featuring Chaz Jankel | Ai no corrida (DJ S Rework)5 | Quincy Jones (featuring Chaka Khan and Ashford & Simpson) | Stuff like that (Pete Le Freq Stuff Like What Rework)6 | The Brothers Johnson | The real thing (Loshmi Edit)7 | Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin | Betcha wouldn't hurt me (Charles Dancer Edit)8 | The Brothers Johnson | Strawberry letter 23 (Digital Visions re-edit/Dr Packer's Soul Groove)9 | Quincy Jones | Razzamatazz (Dr Packer Injection)10 | The Brothers Johnson | Stomp (DJ Funkdamento Remix/Andrei Edit)11 | Michael Jackson, Diana Ross | Ease on down the road (from the original motion picture "The Wiz")12 | The Brothers Johnson | Get the funk out ma face (Loshmi Edit)13 | George Benson | Love x love (The Reflex Revision)And here's a link to the Spotify playlist, but please note that most of the edits and remixes I've used may not be widely available.Mixed with love in London.(Revised 10th November 2024.)
Intro Song – Zac Harmon, “Babe And Ricky's Inn”, Floreada's Boy First Set - New Blues! L.A. Big Daddy's, “Why I Sing The Blues”, Single Pontchartrain Shakers, “Going Fishing”, Self Titled Richard Wilkins, “Somebody”, Empty Seats Second Set – New Blues! Chris Cain, “Good Intentions”, Good Intentions Gone Bad Curtis Salgado, “Better Things To Lie About”, Fine By Me Glenn Patrik, “Down To The BarBQ”, Original Blues Third Set - From The Vinyl Vault Joe Williams with the Count Basie Orchestra, “Everyday”, Everyday I Have The Blues, 1959 Joe Turner, “Corinne Corrina”, Bosses of the Blues - Vol. 1, 1989 Lazy Lester, “Lester's Shuffle”, Rides Again, 1987 Jumping' Johnny and the Blues Party, “She Said, You Said, I Said”, Where y'at? Fourth Set - From The Vinyl Vault The James Cotton Blues Band, “Feelin' Good”, Self-Titled, 1967 T-Bone Walker, “Sail On”, Bosses of the Blues - Vol. 1, 1989 Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, “Real Life”, Real Life, 1986
Raised in the San Francisco jazz scene, Hale Baskin has always brought her uninhibited and ready-to-rumble personality to her performances. By the time she was twenty, Hale had already been awarded three DownBeat Magazine Awards for Student Jazz performances, performed with notable musicians and ensembles like Arturo Sandoval, the Count Basie Orchestra and Jamie Davis, and the Mike Vax Big Band—not to mention led her own ensemble in multiple Western states. In 2010, Hale relocated to North Texas, where she began experimenting with the personalized sound that's now her trademark: funky, sly, and polished without being sterile. Her current projects include the Southpaw Preachers, a creative soul-funk band that plays both original music and covers; and Jazz Addiction, a swing band whose repertoire, ranging from Motown to Bossa nova, breaks the category. Hale brings her humor, extensive professional background, and entrepreneurial spirit to each aspect of her business. For private events, she often acts as an informal Master of Ceremonies, coordinating the many moving parts of a stage performance before seamlessly delivering the next number. As a band leader, Hale focuses on cooperation and accountability so that each member has the space to play to their strengths—literally! The Southpaw Preachers and Jazz Addiction travel nationally for performances. Outside of these projects, Hale accepts freelance work in both live and studio contexts, and teaches voice lessons out of her studio in Denton, TX. As a female business owner, Hale is active in local politics, social justice, and environmentalism. https://www.halebaskin.com https://www.instagram.com/halebaskin/
Bill Gibson began playing music at the age of seven. He found his passion for music when his father Ed Gibson, an architect by trade but a jazz drummer in his own right, began taking him to see such greats as The Count Basie Orchestra, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, and The Buddy Rich Big Band. Inspired by big band jazz and rock & roll styles, Bill got his first drum kit at age fourteen, and began playing drums with local bands the following year. He soon became the drummer for Sound Hole and played his first tour in 1974 backing up Van Morrison. Bill is a founding member of Huey Lewis and the News, which he and other members of Sound Hole and the band Clover formed in 1979. 33 years later, the band is still going strong and has enjoyed enormous success with over 30 million albums sold worldwide, 19 top ten hits including "The Power of Love", "Stuck With You", and "Hip To Be Square", and multiple awards and award nominations. Bill remains an integral part of the band, lending his writing and singing talents as well as providing drums and percussion. Bill has been a Yamaha Drum Artist since 1985. Bill currently resides in Marin County, California. Some Things That Came Up: -2:00 Jim's daughter singing at Carnegie Hall -4:00 MTV! -6:00 The untrained drummer is now focused and fascinated with lessons -7:30 Metric Modulations and Ostinatos -9:35 Drum Solos back in the day -10:00 Yamaha drums for 40 years -11:30 Music at the house 24 hours a day -12:20 Broadway musicals and big band jazz -12:45 Saxophone! -14:10 1964 Ed Sullivan Show. Parents took young Bill to TWO Beatles shows -15:30 Parents installed CONFIDENCE -16:45 Jim got a $75 drumset at 12 years old -18:00 Huey Lewis origins story. The Fools, Clover, Soundhole, SVT, Sly Stone combined -20:00 Manager Bob Brown invested in the band -23:10 SPORTS album celebrating 41 years -24:00 Music on the TV show GHOSTS -26:20 “We Are The World” Documentary -27:20 The only full band invited by Quincy Jones -28:00 TINA the musical! -29:00 Singing after gigs became a habit -31:00 “The Heart of Rock n' Roll”, Huey Lewis tribute band -34:00 Audio Clip! -35:20 Influenced by Donald Fagen's “The Nightfly” record -36:00 Every record was self produced except for two. Creative democracy in action -40:50 Big fan of Jeff Porcaro, Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl, Vinnie -42:00 Playing to arpeggiated synths as clicks -42:40 No click on “Heart of Rock N' Roll” and The Linn drum was the heart beat -44:00 “Soulsville” was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis -48:40 Gratitude in Action and Impacting lives -51:40 A play opening on Broadway called “The Heart of Rock N' Roll” -54:40 Light hearted, funny band with funny videos -56:00 Enjoying international travel, especially Europe, Japan, and South America -59:00 Thomas Lang's surprise meal! -1:00 Shark Fin Soup, Reindeer, Bear Steaks, Jelly Fish Quail Eggs -1:02 “Heart N' Soul” was a sleeper hit -1:04 Be KIND to EVERYONE -1:05 The tragedy of Huey's hearing issues -1:06 “Frank Sinatra” LIVE at The Sands, 1958. -1:09 Shout out to Rich's Dad -1:10 “The Fave 5” Follow: www.hueylewisandthenews.com The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
Count Basie and Harry "Sweets" Edison are in the songwriting seat with "Jive At Five" on this episode of Same Difference! Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by the Count Basie Orchestra, Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry and Mike Vax, Martin Taylor and Stephane Grappelli, Joe Newman, and new-to-us artist The Shirt Tail Stompers.
In Epi 9, world class jazz musician John Clayton and podcast host E.B. Moss reminisce about a friendship launched with a prank, before seriously discussing the Grammy-winning arranger/composer/bassist's techniques, and experiences across a life in the music industry. From his serendipitous introduction to the bass, mentorship under Ray Brown, journey with musicians from Dee Dee Bridgewater to Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson to Monty Alexander. it's quite a living. Learn how John approaches composing and performing... his passion for blending flavors in music arrangements, to how drummer Jeff Hamilton, with whom he co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, introduced him to the blends of fine wine! It's like fly-on-the-wall eavesdropping on a close friendship -- filled with laughter...and a master class in both music and living quite the life.Clayton's early fascination with the bass, initiated at age 13 and cemented by a Ray Brown solo he heard, led him to a fruitful career, from playing in the Count Basie Orchestra, to collaborating with or composing for icons such as Paul McCartney, Nancy Wilson, Queen Latifah. Regina Carter, and even a recent release with 89-year-old sax legend, Houston Person, and scores more. (John even composed the theme song for "Insider Interviews with E.B. Moss!) Clayton shares anecdotes from his life his philosophies on jazz, and the role of an artist in presenting their work to an audience. He stresses the importance of expression over performing for audience expectations, citing experiences and insights from his expansive career in the music industry. The episode is rich with stories of Clayton's collaborations, his approach to composition and arranging, and a lot of laughter between friends. Through this spontaneous and engaging chat, Clayton's passion for jazz and his respect for its power to connect and communicate shine brightly, offering listeners a unique glimpse into the life of a truly remarkable musician.If you catch this on YouTube, watch for archival images, and don't miss the little reaction at the end from a gobsmacked studio engineer capturing a solo from John's session with Houston.... Find/Follow "It's Quite a Living" everywhere including YouTube Twitter @QuiteALiving Instagram: @QuiteALivingPodcast Find Moss Appeal on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/MossAppeal And if you want to support the arts and keep this free podcast — and Insider Interviews Podcast — going, please consider “buying me a coffee” of ANY size!: https://buymeacoffee.com/mossappeal
Intro Song – Chris O'Leary, “Lost My Mind”, The Hard Line First Set - Tinsley Ellis, “Grown Ass Man”, Naked Truth Rick Vito, “Love Crazy Baby”, Cadillac Man Steve Howell & The Mighty Men “I'm A Little Mixed Up”, 99 1/2 Won't Do Second Set – Bobby Rush with The Count Basie Orchestra, “Boogie In The Dark”, Basie Swings The Blues! Justin Golden, “Bye Bye Baby”, Golden Country: Volume 1 Ritchie Dave Porter & Debra Susan, “I Can Hear The Train”, The Story So Far JJ Grey & Mofro, “Wonderland”, Olustee Third Set – WIB Patti Parks, “DJ Boogie”, Come Sing With Me Shirley Johnson, “Need Your Love So Bad”, Tribute-Delmark's 65th Anniversary The Count Basie Orchestra w/ Keb Mo & Lauren Mitchell, “Down Home Blues”, Basie Swings The Blues Fourth Set - T-Bone Walker, “I Hate To See You Go”, Delmark Black History Month John Primer & Bob Corritore, “Stuff You Gotta Watch”, Crawlin' Kingsnake Chris O'Leary, “No Rest”, The Hard Line
Scotty Barnhart has dedicated his life to playing, orchestrating, and teaching music. Listen in as we talk all about his success at the most recent Grammys, and what his creative process consists of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sean-pittman-podcast/support
This week Joe is featuring vocalist Tony Bennett from his 2008 Columbia Records recording titled “A 'Swingin' Christmas - with the Count Basie Orchestra.”
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Scotty Barnhart, Director, The Count Basie Orchestra About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Scotty Barnhart, is an internationally acclaimed music artist, especially in the world of jazz. He's an iconic trumpet player, composer, arranger, educator and author. For over 30 years, he's been a featured trumpet soloist with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, AND for the past 10 years, he's been the Orchestra's Director. He's a 2-time Grammy Award winner, and he's worked with some of the greatest music artists in the world, including Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Tito Puente, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Diana Krall and dozens more. In 2009, he released his highly acclaimed first solo album, entitled, “Say It Plain”, which reached #3 on the Jazz Charts. Our guest is widely considered to be THE leading authority on the history of Jazz trumpet. In 2005 he published his groundbreaking book, “The World of Jazz Trumpet – A Comprehensive History and Practical Philosophy”, which is THE definitive text on the subject. He's a Professor at Florida State University, and he gives keynote lectures and seminars around the world. He's also profiled in Scott Yanow's groundbreaking book “Trumpet Kings: The Players Who Shaped the Sound of Jazz”, which places him right up there with the most important Jazz trumpeters in history, from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis and others. AND NOW, he's here to discuss his monumental brand new album entitled, “The Count Basie Orchestra Swings the Blues”. This is an exceptional and unprecedented collection of collaborations with some of the greatest living blues and jazz artists, including George Benson, Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Bettye LaVette, Bobby Rush and many more. The album features spectacular versions of blues classics like “Stormy Monday,” “The Midnight Hour”, “Look What You've Done”, “Just for a Thrill” and “I'm A Woman” along side new instant classics like Mr. Sipp's “Let's Have A Good Time”, and our guest's inspired fusion of Charley Patton meets Count Basie, in “The Patton Basie Shuffle.” The new album celebrates the deep-rooted connection between jazz and blues, and illuminates shared roots and reciprocal influence, reminding us that the boundaries between these genres are fluid and heartfelt. The fabulous Count Basie Orchestra continues to carry on the rich musical legacy of Count Basie through their dynamic performances and dedication to the swing jazz tradition. Our guest, as the orchestra's musical director, preserves Count Basie's unmistakable style, and ensures that his pioneering contributions to jazz, continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by audiences worldwide. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Scotty Barnhart, go to:http://www.scottybarnhart.com/https://www.facebook.com/scotty.barnhart/https://www.instagram.com/scottybarnhart/ https://twitter.com/ScottyBarnharthttps://www.youtube.com/scottybarnharthttps://www.thecountbasieorchestra.com/ #ScottyBarnhart #TheCountBasieOrchestra #harveybrownstoneinterviews
Sophia Loren is the first performer to win the Best Actress Academy Award for a role in a foreign language film. She won in 1962 for her performance in Vittorio De Sica's film Two Women in which she played a mother trying to protect her 12-year-old daughter in war-torn Italy. In 1991, she picked up a second Oscar when the Academy presented her with an Honorary Award for her contribution to world cinema. Born Sofia Villani Scicolone in a hospital ward for unmarried mothers, she was brought up by a single mother in Pozzuoli near Naples during the war years. After success in her first beauty pageant at the age of 15 and starring in photo romance stories for popular magazines, she first came to wider attention in 1953 when she played the title role in the Italian film Aida. She played a pizza seller in De Sica's The Gold of Naples which is regarded as her breakthrough performance and led to her working on Hollywood movies with a who's who of co-stars including Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck and Paul Newman. Her most enduring on-screen partnership was with the Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni. In 1966 she married the film producer Carlo Ponti and went on to have two children. In her most recent film The Life Ahead, directed by her son Edoardo Ponti, she plays a holocaust survivor and ex-prostitute who cares for the children of local sex workers. DISC ONE: I've Got You Under My Skin by Ella Fitzgerald DISC TWO: Debussy: Suite bergamasque, L.75 - 3. Clair de lune composed by Claude Debussy, performed by Tamás Vásáry DISC THREE: Lara Says Goodbye to Yuri by Maurice Jarre DISC FOUR: Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) by Frank Sinatra with The Count Basie Orchestra, directed by Quincy Jones DISC FIVE: Oggi Sono Io by Mina DISC SIX: The Marketplace at Limoges composed by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, performed by Russian National Orchestra, conducted by Carlo Ponti DISC SEVEN: Io Sì by Laura Pausini DISC EIGHT: Caruso by Lucio Dalla BOOK CHOICE: Letters from a Young Father by Edoardo Ponti LUXURY ITEM: A pizza oven CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Caruso by Lucio Dalla Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley
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 28th September 2023 Artist - Track - Album - Year Tina Raymond Swainson's Hawk Divinations 2023 Steve Carrington Garretized Family R Friends 2023 Michael Davis/Hip-Bone Big Band State of the Art Open City 2023 Audrey Ochoa Have a Cry The Head of a Mouse 2023 Aguankó Dualidad Unidad 2023 Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm Menina Sozinha Grit & Grace 2023 The Moore-McColl Jazz Society Back to Atlanta Up and Gone 2023 The Count Basie Orchestra, dir. Scotty Barnhart Rock Candy (feat. George Benson) Swings the Blues 2023 Greg Abate/Paul Del Nero Quartet Light Speed Reunion: Live at WICN 2023 Funkwrench Blues The Refusal Soundtrack for a Film Without Pictures 2023 Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & Whatsnext? Abraham Suite I: The Fire Turkish Hipster: Tales from Swing to Psychedelic 2023 Gerry Gibbs Thrasher People Friends Forever Family 2023 Maci Miller I Can't Wait Nine 2023 Nicole Zuraitis Burn How Love Begins 2023 Veronica Swift I Am What I Am Veronica Swift 2023 SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Only the Lonely Woman The Iridescent Spree 2023 Kelly Jefferson Kindling Rituals 2023 Sharon Minemoto Bike Path Dark Night, Bright Stars 2023 John Wojciechowski The Leaves Fall to the Ground Swing of the Pendulum 2023 Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. When Mary Smiles Congo Square Suite 2023 Steve Lehman/Orchestre National de Jazz Chimera Ex Machina 2023 Three Story Sandbox Tears for Ukraine Artful Dodgers 2023 Ember Flotation Device and Shivers August in March 2023 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 28th September 2023 appeared first on SoulandJazz.com | Stereo, not stereotypical ®.
My very special guest today is Scotty Barnhart, Director of The iconic Count Basie Orchestra! TJS and Candid Records are excited to announce the Sept. 15 release of Basie Swings the Blues, the latest recording by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Scotty Barnhart. This extraordinary record fuses the Count Basie Orchestra's signature style of sophisticated swing with the raw and soulful talents of the greatest blues and jazz artists of our times. Featuring a stellar lineup of blues icons and contemporary stars including Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb' Mo', Robert Cray, George Benson, Shemkia Copeland, Ledisi, Mr. Sipp, Lauren Mitchell, Bettye LaVette, and Charlie Musselwhite. Produced by Scotty Barnhart along with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer John Burk (Ray Charles Genius Loves Company), and GRAMMY® winning drummer/producer Steve Jordan (The Rolling Stones), the album takes listeners on a captivating journey through the heart and soul of American music. It showcases a shared musical language that powerfully impacts listeners across the world. The World's Biggest Blues Icons Join The Count Basie Orchestra For a Historic Recording! With Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb' Mo', Robert Cray, George Benson, Shemekia Copeland, Ledesi, Mr. Sipp, Lauren Mitchell, Bettye LaVette, and Charlie Musselwhite THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Directed by Scotty Barnhart " BASIE SWINGS THE BLUES! " is the new Album, available Sept. 15, 2023,! Today we are premiering the album + the new single “I'm A Woman” Featuring Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, and Charlie Musslewhite Streaming NOW!
Dennis Rowland, Detroit's own legendary jazz vocalist, calls me into the band room at Scottsdale Community College for a chat. He shares (and sings) his early musical memories, including his first 45, singing classical music in high school, shipping off to Kentucky State University for music, his first paid gig at Joe's Palm Room in Louisville, and landing the gig singing with the Count Basie Orchestra. It's not often you get a chance to rap with a legend, and I feel honored and humbled to have spent this time with him. He also speaks candidly about his stroke in 2012 and how he got back on his feet to sing again. Dennis is still gigging to this day and you owe it to yourself to listen to him perform.
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This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week: Geoff plays select recordings that Ella made in studio with the Count Basie Orchestra, circa 1956, 1962, and 1979. Tracks include April In Paris, On the Sunny Side of the Street, My Last Affair, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, 'Deed I Do, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, My Kind Of Trouble Is You, Honeysuckle Rose. Ed Robertson produces GPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After more than two years, a Strong Songs jazz mystery is finally solved.Thanks to listener (and outro soloist) Jeff Bean, who finally cracked the case of the mysterious lick played by Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, and may others. I can finally sleep at night.FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE:"Moanin" by Bobby Timmons recorded by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers for Moanin', 1958"Jordu" by Duke Jordon recorded by the Clifford Brown quintet, 1954"Seranade to a Cukoo" by the Rahsaan Roland Kirk quartet from I Talk With Spirits, 1964"All This and Heaven Too" by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Eddie Delange, performed by the Tommy Dorsey ORchestra feat. Frank Sinatra in 1940“Fly Me To The Moon” by Bart Howard, recorded by Frank Sinatra with the Count Basie Orchestra on It Might As Well Be Swing, 1964-----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGSPaypalme/kirkhamiltonmusic | Patreon.com/strongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA@StrongSongs | @Kirkhamilton | IG: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERhttps://kirkhamilton.substack.com/subscribeJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmTHE STRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music
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