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The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark. Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Raymond Mason. About Raymond: At 35, Raymond James Mason has rapidly carved out a place as a sought-after studio musician and one of the leading trombonists in the high-demand world of pop music horn section work. From Taylor Swift to Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys to Bruno Mars, Erykah Badu to Kelly Clarkson, Ray has performed alongside an eclectic roster of superstars across generations. His expansive career bridges genres, with notable collaborations including Don Henley, The Roots, Randy Newman, David Byrne, Jessie J, and many more. Ray's presence on Live TV is equally impressive. He was a key player in the 2020 Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, and performed with Eminem at the Academy Awards that same year. Other notable TV appearances include Saturday Night Live with Bruno Mars, The GRAMMY Awards with Nas, and the CMA Awards with Earth, Wind & Fire and Lady A. A seasoned touring artist, Ray has lent his trombone and multi-instrumental skills to acclaimed acts such as Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Mark Ronson, FELA! The Musical, Lukas Graham, GRiZ, Valerie June, Bright Eyes, and Broken Social Scene, among others. As a studio trombonist, Ray's horn section work is featured on global hits like "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars. His credits also include records by Mac Miller, Lizzo, The Roots, Macklemore, Norah Jones, Little Big Town, and more. He's contributed to projects on renowned labels like Daptone, Truth & Soul, and Big Crown, including Charles Bradley's "Change For The World," Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings' "Soul of a Woman," and Lee Fields & The Expressions' "It Rains Love." Ray's arranging skills have found their place with top producers including Dan Auerbach, Mark Ronson, Adam Blackstone, Diplo, El Michels Affair, and Danger Mouse. He's written for artists like Ed Sheeran, Lee Fields, Beck, Kelis, and Yola. In the world of soundtracks, Ray's work appears in major releases like the Amazon Prime Sports Theme, The Boys Season 3, The Get Down on Netflix, and upcoming projects for Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, and AppleTV+. His music also resonates in ads for global brands such as Nike, Facebook, Taco Bell, and Garnier, alongside shows like Marvel's Captain America on Disney+, Suits on USA, Made For Love on HBO Max, and the theme for Barry on HBO. As a member of the Brooklyn afrobeat collective Antibalas, Ray earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Global Music Album in 2020. His work with Antibalas has taken him to festivals around the world, where he's shared the stage with artists like My Morning Jacket, Brittany Howard, The Roots, Dr. John, Angelique Kidjo, and even Bill Withers in his final Carnegie Hall performance. Ray's musical foundation was built at NYU, where he studied under some of the most respected trombonists of our time: Tom Hutchinson, Mark Patterson, Robin Eubanks, Alan Ferber, and Elliot Mason. His mentorships with SNL Bandleader Lenny Pickett, GRAMMY-winning composer Brian Lynch, and Director of NYU Jazz Dave Pietro deepened his approach to the wide-ranging musical landscape of the 21st century. A native New Yorker, Ray spent over a decade honing his craft in NYC, followed by five years in Nashville, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife.
As broadcast June 3, 2021 with extra style points and bonus beats for you podcast catwalkers. We start on a rainy night in Gwangju with the man outta New York who makes it rain love, Lee Fields, who still continues to make amazing music after over 5 decades in the biz and has never looked better doing it. For the rest of our Sampled funk & soul first hour foray, lots of new tunes to get through from Big Crown & Colemine along with a new album from Allison Russell and a massive Latin collab to finish. For our weekly AMPED feature, it was a busy affair as well on the new cuts, with new albums coming tomorrow from Rise Against and Red Fang along with a new cover from IDLES this time of a Gang of Four classic, amongst other highly spinworthy joints.#feelthegravityTracklisting:Part I (00:00)Lee Fields & The Expressions – It Rains Love Paul & The Tall Trees & Adrian Quesada – Don't Stay Silent Carmy Love – Rebel Black Market Brass – Sagat Theme Ghost Funk Orchestra – Brownout (Bayaka remix) Part II (31:03)David DeVaul – Don't Call Me Allison Russell – 4th Day Prayer El Michels Affair & Liam Bailey – Walk With Me Holy Hive – Color It Easy Vijay Strickland – You're So Distant Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner feat Dayme Arocena, Pablo Watusi, Alexis Play & La Mambanegra – Gracias Part III (59:49)King Buffalo – Silverfish Rise Against – Talking To Ourselves Red Fang – Why? IDLES – Damaged Goods Creeper – Midnight Wolf Alice – No Hard Feelings Part IV (90:16)Smashing Pumpkins – I Am One The Bronx – Watering the Well Til Lindemann – Ich Hasse Kinder Teenage Bottlerocket – Nothing Else Matters Billy Gibbons – West Coast Junkie
Lee Fields. came up in the 1960’s, did pretty well for himself, known as “Little JB” for James Brown because of his voice, his dancing abilities and because he was just downright funky. When disco hit, he wanted to remain true to his art, so he quit the business for a few years. He was a part of the great Soul music revival in the late 1990’s and hasn’t looked back since. He has a tight band he calls The Expressions and they travel the world. He has a new album out called. “It Rains Love.” We caught up with him on the road, the morning after a fabulous show at the Roseland in December of 2019. Remember when it was just normal to go to the Roseland, or any other place, be with people, dance and hear great music? I did this interview for a short-lived podcast I was doing but stopped doing after a bunch of episodes which I loved, but could't work out a deal to keep going.. He’s deep. Meet Lee Fields.
Mistah Wilson reviews "It Rains Love" tha song by Lee Fields and why it has a high replay value.
Lee Fields & The Expressions - "Don't Give Up," a 2019 single on Big Crown Records. Plainfield, NJ-based artist Lee Fields just celebrated his 70th birthday last week, and he's spent 50 of those years performing old-school soul, funk, and R&B. His first single was released in 1969, and he went on to work with artists like B.B. King, Clarence Carter, Kool & The Gang, and more. Last year, he released his seventh full-length (and fifth with his power-house backing band The Expressions) titled It Rains Love. Today's featured track was recorded during those sessions, but was unreleased until late 2019, when it was shared as a digital single. While the passionate ballad most likely reflects a love gone wrong, it bears a message of hope and solidarity that's perfect for these times. Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show.
durée : 00:28:25 - La Grande table culture - par : Olivia Gesbert, Maja Neskovic - Lee Fields, chanteur de soul depuis la fin des années 60, vient nous parler de son dernier album "It Rains Love" et de son prochain concert à Jazz à la Villette. - réalisation : Eric Lancien, Gilles Blanchard - invités : Lee Fields La Session Soul
durée : 00:28:25 - La Grande table culture - par : Olivia Gesbert, Maja Neskovic - Lee Fields, chanteur de soul depuis la fin des années 60, vient nous parler de son dernier album "It Rains Love" et de son prochain concert à Jazz à la Villette. - réalisation : Eric Lancien, Gilles Blanchard - invités : Lee Fields La Session Soul
Lee Fields’ career as a soul singer has spanned over 6 decades. It started with a talent show in Wilson, NC when he was 14, and has continued to this day. He’s been everything from a cover artist, to a one man band, a real estate manager, to a Billboard charting phenom, and now a living legend and road warrior with his band The Expressions. Interviewing someone who’s lived so much life is easy, just set up the mics and let them tell their story. Lee had plenty of story to share. Tune in to hear him explain his start in North Carolina before moving to New York at age 17. He goes through every decade of his life with precision and detail, explaining how at times he lived somewhat of a duel life as a family man running a real estate business during the week, and a show stopping performer on the weekend. After decades of releasing records, the last decade might even be the most fruitful for Mr. Fields legacy. He’s released 5 phenomenal albums over the last 10 years with The Expressions, showing amazing consistency, infinite charisma, and timeless soul. Their latest release, It Rains Love, puts the chops Lee’s developed over the years on full display and is a must listen for soul music lovers. Highlights: 0:30: Being home from tour 1:50: Wanting to be an entertainer 6:40: Moving to NYC in the 70's 13:00 Performing for the celebs of NYC 14:34: Dress to impress 15:00: Love at first sight 21:00: Fatherhood in tragedy 25:50: Balancing family and tour 30:25: Remaining relevant in music 32:00: Bigger fish to fry 35:10: Recording in the fish shop