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Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with six-time Grammy-nominated jazz fusion guitarist Mike Stern. Known for his legendary collaborations with icons like Miles Davis and the Brecker Brothers, Mike shares insights into his creative process for his latest album, Echoes and Other Songs.  The album features a stellar lineup, including Dennis Chambers, Bob Franceschini, Janek Gwizdala, and Leni Stern. Mike shares the musical and personal influences shaping this deeply heartfelt project, including a touching dedication to his late friend Jim Beard. The conversation also explores Mike's upcoming performances at Yoshi's Oakland, where he'll deliver electrifying sets with his all-star band. Whether you're a longtime jazz enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the artistry and passion behind one of jazz fusion's living legends. Guest Information Mike SternMike Stern is a celebrated jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader. With over four decades of groundbreaking contributions to the jazz and fusion world, his work inspires audiences worldwide. His new album, Echoes, and Other Songs is available now. Website: Mike Stern Official Site Call-To-Action Don't miss Mike Stern's upcoming performances at Yoshi's Oakland on December 16 and 17. Grab your tickets now at Yoshi's before they sell out! Be sure to subscribe to Backstage Bay Area on YouTube and Apple Podcasts for more conversations with music legends. Episode Takeaways Behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Echoes and Other Songs. Mike Stern's reflections on collaborating with world-class musicians. A heartfelt tribute to Jim Beard and the emotional depth of the album. Exclusive details about Mike's 2025 plans and live shows at Yoshi's Oakland. Hashtags #BackstageBayArea #MikeStern #JazzFusion #EchoesAndOtherSongs #LiveAtYoshis #JazzMusic #MusicPodcast

NYC flutist, composer, Sunnyside Records artist, producer, and clinician, Jamie Baum, has toured the US and over 35 countries performing at major festivals, clubs, and concert halls including the Monterey, Madrid, Oeiras, Bermuda, Edinburgh, North Sea, Winter Jazzfest and London Jazz Festivals, Tampere Jazz Happening, Guimaraes Jazz Festival, Jazztopad, Bimhuis, Unterfahrt, Jazz Gallery, Jazz Standard, 55 Bar, Dizzy's, Blue Note, etc.. She's performed with artists as renowned and diverse as Randy Brecker, Roy Hargrove, Donald Brown, Tom Harrell, Paul Motion, Mick Goodrick and Kenny Barron to Dave Douglas, Fred Hersch, Leni Stern, Louis Cole, Jane Bunnett, David Binney, Ralph Alessi, Ben Monder, Anthony Braxton, Karaikudi Mani, V. M. Bhatt, Navin Chettri and Wadada Leo Smith. Though focusing primarily on jazz, she's been involved in several projects performing classical, new music, Brazilian and Latin music. Receiving critical praise for seven CD's as a leader, with most making several “Best CDs of the Year” lists and four stars from DownBeat, her recently-released What Times Are These received five stars in DownBeat. Inch By Inch (GM Recordings), by the cooperative band Yard Byard: The Jaki Byard Project (w/Jerome Harris, George Schuller), also received four stars from DownBeat. Jamie has appeared on over 40 recordings as a sidewoman including those by Dave Binney, George Colligan, Ursel Schlicht, Frank Carlberg, Patrizia Scascitelli, Taylor Haskins, Monika Herzig, Louise Rogers, Sarah McKenzie, Steve Lampert, Brian Landrus, Laura Andel, Judi Silvano, Shigeko Suzuki, James Hall, etc. Ms. Baum's many awards and grants for composing and touring include the 2022 Cafe Royale Recording Grant, 2021 South Arts Jazz Road Touring Grant, 2020 International Society of Jazz Arrangers & Composers (ISJAC) Covid Relief Commission, Foundation for Contemporary Arts 2020, 2020 Chamber Music America Jazz Presenter Consortium, 2018 USArtists International Touring Grant, 2017 New Music USA Project Grant, and a 2014 Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. Baum was selected as a 2014-15 Norman Stevens Fellow/MacDowell resident and has since been awarded residencies again at MacDowell (2021), at UCross (2015), and at VCCA (2020). She won the '99 International Jazz Composers Alliance Award, 2010 CAP Award (American Music Center), the 2003 New Works: Creation and Presentation Award and the 2007 Encore Award, both components of the Doris Duke/CMA Jazz Ensembles Project. Ms. Baum has been in the DownBeat Critics Polls annually since 1998, making #1 “Rising Star Flutist” in '12, #2 “Flutist” in '19, and #3 “Flutist” in '20. She was named a "Major New International Talent” in 2015 lists by both “Musica Jazz” and “Jazzit” (Italy), was #2 “Flutist of the Year” in the 2018 Eleventh Annual International Critics Poll and tied for 4th place with Hubert Laws in the 2018 JazzTimes Critics Poll. Jamie was included in Huffington Post's "Twenty-five Great Jazz Flute Performances”, nominated by the Jazz Journalists Association for “Flutist of the Year“ fourteen times, and The Jamie Baum Septet+ was nominated in 2014 "Best Midsize Ensemble" - in the same list with only two other bands -The Wayne Shorter Quartet and Steve Coleman's Five Elements! Media attention for her recent CD, Bridges, and previously released, In This Life, brought features on WBGO's RADAR and NPR's All Things Considered, reviews in The New York Times, DownBeat, JazzTimes, All About Jazz, etc.. and two hour-long feature/retrospectives on major German and Czech public radio shows. Bridges was voted #4 in the 2018 JazzTimes Readers Poll for “Best New Release,” and In This Life was in the "Best CDs of 2013” lists including Boston Globe, iTunes, and Francis Davis' NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll. Recently, Baum was included in the JazzTimes 10: Essential Jazz Flute Albums (2019), 3 Questions for Today's Jazz Musicians by Lilian Dericq, Cricket Publishers (Paris), the “Woodshed” in DownBeat, January 2019, and was the flutist on “The Essence of the Blues -- Flute: 10 Great Etudes for Playing and Improvising, Book & CD”, (Jim Snidero “play-along” series, 2019). Through a highly competitive auditioning process, Jamie was chosen to tour for the DOS/Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassador program from '99 -'03 in South America and South Asia. The US State Department also sponsored later shorter tours, in addition to several isolated US Embassy-sponsored programs while Baum was on her tours in Europe and South Asia. Baum's two main active projects featuring her compositions include The Jamie Baum Septet+, together since 1999, and her Short Stories band marking five years by performing at the 2020 Winter Jazzfest. In addition, she co-leads Yard Byard: The Jaki Byard Project and is involved in several other projects either as co-leader or side-woman, including The Richie Beirach/Jamie Baum Duo and NYC Jazz Flutes. Baum has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Arts department at since 2006, on the adjunct faculty roster at the New School University since 2004, and taught at Berklee College of Music (2011-2013). Summer jazz programs Baum has taught composition, improv, and flute technique, and coached ensembles at including the Stanford Jazz Workshop Institute, Litchfield Jazz Camp, Maryland Jazz Camp, etc. A clinician for Altus Flutes/KHS America since 1993, they have sponsored her innovative, pioneering workshop "A Fear Free Approach to Improvisation for the Classically-Trained Musician” TM, "A Fear Free Approach to Composition for the Improvising Musician” TM and “Flute Technique for Doublers” at colleges, conservatories, festivals, flute clubs and “music and art” schools worldwide.  

It's the fourth and final installment of 'String Theories' takeover of the Fretboard Journal Podcast! To celebrate the launch of their book, String Theories, guitarists and educators Ethan Sherman and Adam Levy share some of their favorite music tips and New Year's resolutions with us.  Order the book here: https://stringtheoriesbook.com/ This week, Adam and Ethan are joined by guitarists Mike Adams, Creston Lea, Ben Garnett, Leni Stern, Adam Miller, Reuben Cox, Stash Wyslouch, Drew Taubenfeld, & Chris Eldridge!  https://www.instagram.com/puisheen/ https://crestonguitars.com https://www.bengarnett.net https://www.lenistern.com https://www.adammiller.com.au https://www.instagram.com/oldstyleguitarshop/ http://www.stashwyslouch.com https://www.instagram.com/drewtaubenfeld/ http://www.chriseldridge.net Watch The Fretboard Journal's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fretboardjournal Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal and get our new 53rd issue with Ben Harper, Joanna Sternberg and much more:  https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription Registration is now open to attend our 2024 Fretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/ If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and consider joining the Fretboard Journal's new Patreon page. Thank you to our sponsors: Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, Peghead Nation (use the promo code FRETBOARD and get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription); and Stringjoy Strings (get 10% off your order with the FRETBOARD discount code). This episode is also sponsored by iZotope. Use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off of your Izotope order.  

REBECCA COUPE FRANKS “SUIT OF ARMOR” New York, February 2, 3 & 4, 1991I'm beginning to see the light, Lydia, Afternoon in ParisRebecca Coupe Franks (tp,flhrn) Joe Henderson (ts) Kenny Barron (p) Leni Stern (g) Buster Williams (b) Ben Riley (d) Carolyn Brandy (perc) IDRIS MUHAMMAD “KABSHA” Englewood, N.J., September 12, 1980Kabsha (1), I want to talk about you (2), GCCG blues (1,2)George Coleman (ts-1) Pharoah Sanders (ts-2) Ray Drummond (b) Idris Muhammad (d) TONY LAKATOS “STANDARD TIME” c. Continue reading Puro Jazz 02 febrero 2024 at PuroJazz.

REBECCA COUPE FRANKS “SUIT OF ARMOR” New York, February 2, 3 & 4, 1991I'm beginning to see the light, Lydia, Afternoon in ParisRebecca Coupe Franks (tp,flhrn) Joe Henderson (ts) Kenny Barron (p) Leni Stern (g) Buster Williams (b) Ben Riley (d) Carolyn Brandy (perc) IDRIS MUHAMMAD “KABSHA” Englewood, N.J., September 12, 1980Kabsha (1), I want to talk about you (2), GCCG blues (1,2)George Coleman (ts-1) Pharoah Sanders (ts-2) Ray Drummond (b) Idris Muhammad (d) TONY LAKATOS “STANDARD TIME” c. Continue reading Puro Jazz 02 febrero 2024 at PuroJazz.

Connect with Lush Life on IG: lushlife.cjsw or email lushlife@cjsw.com for requests. I hope to see you at Tune In Tune Up this weekend , more info: https://www.jazzyyc.com/tune-in-tune-up-2022/Playlist: Brandi Disterheft - Blues For Nelson MandelaThe Ostara Project - Little OneLorna MacLachlan - Love and FearChelsea McBride's Socialist Night School - Arrival of the PegasusCaity Gyorgy, featuring Virginia MacDonald - IdealKris Davis & Craig Taborn - Interruptions, No. 3Monika Herzig, featuring Jamie Baum, Ingrid Jensen, Jennifer Vincent, Ada Rovatti, Reut Regev, Leni Stern, Rosa Avila & Mayra Casales - CantosCODE Quartet - Wind UpTim Lin - How Deep Is the OceanKeith O'Rourke - Groovin' HighCamilla George - Abasi IsangMaking Movies - Calor

REBECCA COUPE FRANKS “SUIT OF ARMOR” – New York, February 2, 3 & 4, 1991 I’m beginning to see the light, Lydia, Afternoon in Paris Rebecca Coupe Franks (tp,flhrn) Joe Henderson (ts) Kenny Barron (p) Leni Stern (g) Buster Williams (b) Ben Riley (d) Carolyn Brandy (perc)           IDRIS MUHAMMAD “KABSHA” […]

Canciones de The Beatles en grabaciones de guitarristas como Pat Metheny ('And I love her'), Toninho Horta ('Across the universe'), Bill Frisell ('Across the universe', 'In my life', 'Nowhere man'), George Benson ('Golden slumbers'/'You never give your money'), Larry Coryell ('Something'), Toots Thielemans ('Yesterday'), Leni Stern ('Norwegian wood'), Ralph Towner ('Here, there and everywhere') y Toninho Horta ('She´s leaving home'). Escuchar audio

Bill Frisell's instrumental voice is instantly recognizable, no matter whether he displays its skronky side in John Zorn's Naked City or his sublime and delicate voicings infused of high-end Americana. Equally distinctive are his compositions which more and more of his peers have been incorporating in their repertoires, in a process of metabolization that goes back to the 1990s but--as it always happens for musicians whose style is so distinctive--started to really take off later in Frisell's career and is now reaching a healthy cruising speed. In this part of the show we'll feature renditions of Frisell's tunes by The Spellcasters; Rope; JP Schlegelmilch; Matt Brewer; Leni Stern; Arto Lindsay; David Sylvian; Danny Barnes; David Halliday; Unscientific Italians; Allen Ginsberg; Hal Willner; Gabriela; Angela Davis; Brooklyn Rider. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/12860963/Mondo-Jazz (from The Spellcasters onward) Photo credit: Luciano Rossetti (Phocus Agency)

Bill Frisell's instrumental voice is instantly recognizable, no matter whether he displays its skronky side in John Zorn's Naked City or his sublime and delicate voicings infused of high-end Americana. Equally distinctive are his compositions which more and more of his peers have been incorporating in their repertoires, in a process of metabolization that goes back to the 1990s but--as it always happens for musicians whose style is so distinctive--started to really take off later in Frisell's career and is now reaching a healthy cruising speed. In this part of the show we'll feature renditions of Frisell's tunes by The Spellcasters; Rope; JP Schlegelmilch; Matt Brewer; Leni Stern; Arto Lindsay; David Sylvian; Danny Barnes; David Halliday; Unscientific Italians; Allen Ginsberg; Hal Willner; Gabriela; Angela Davis; Brooklyn Rider. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/12860963/Mondo-Jazz (from The Spellcasters onward) Happy listening! Photo credit: Luciano Rossetti (Phocus Agency)

Bill Frisell's instrumental voice is instantly recognizable, no matter whether he displays its skronky side in John Zorn's Naked City or his sublime and delicate voicings infused of high-end Americana. Equally distinctive are his compositions which more and more of his peers have been incorporating in their repertoires, in a process of metabolization that goes back to the 1990s but--as it always happens for musicians whose style is so distinctive--started to really take off later in Frisell's career and is now reaching a healthy cruising speed. In this part of the show we'll feature renditions of Frisell's tunes by The Spellcasters; Rope; JP Schlegelmilch; Matt Brewer; Leni Stern; Arto Lindsay; David Sylvian; Danny Barnes; David Halliday; Unscientific Italians; Allen Ginsberg; Hal Willner; Gabriela; Angela Davis; Brooklyn Rider. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/12860963/Mondo-Jazz (from The Spellcasters onward) Happy listening! Photo credit: Luciano Rossetti (Phocus Agency)

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Guitarist Leni Stern has spent years collaborating with musicians from other cultures and musical styles, particularly with musicians from Senegal and Mali. On her latest album, 4, Stern continues that work, and adds Argentinian keyboardist Leo Genovese into the mix. In this interview, Stern talks about how she started studying west African music; adapting her own playing to the rhythmic needs of the music; her varied musical partners; and the return of some live music to New York City. / / / I've been recording conversations with jazz musicians on The Jazz Session since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please become a member today at thejazzsession.com/join. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you'll get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show. Theme music by The Respect Sextet Logo by Dave Vrabel Intro voice: Chuck Ingersoll Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to my biweekly newsletter.

Guitarist Leni Stern has spent years collaborating with musicians from other cultures and musical styles, particularly with musicians from Senegal and Mali. On her latest album, 4, Stern continues that work, and adds Argentinian keyboardist Leo Genovese into the mix. In this interview, Stern talks about how she started studying west African music; adapting her own playing to the rhythmic needs of the music; her varied musical partners; and the return of some live music to New York City. / / / I've been recording conversations with jazz musicians on The Jazz Session since 2007. As I prepare to head out on the road in a van (which will also be my home) to record interviews, I need your support more than ever. Please become a member today at thejazzsession.com/join. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you'll get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show. Theme music by The Respect Sextet Logo by Dave Vrabel Intro voice: Chuck Ingersoll Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to my biweekly newsletter.

Guitarist Leni Stern has spent years collaborating with musicians from other cultures and musical styles, particularly with musicians from Senegal and Mali. On her latest album, 4, Stern continues that work, and adds Argentinian keyboardist Leo Genovese into the mix. In this interview, Stern talks about how she started studying west African music; adapting her … Continue reading "The Jazz Session #530: Leni Stern"

04.30.20 Features Davina & The Vagabonds, Kal David & Lauri Bono, Adam Miller, Maria Schafer, Louie Cruz Beltran, Jeff Colella & Putter Smith, Leni Stern, and Mark Hatch.

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In episode 8, I speak to Tim Lefebvre.Tim is one of my favorite bass players. Shit, chances are, he’s probably one of your favorite bass players.Throughout his wide-ranging career, Tim Lefebvre has amassed a reputation for being one of the world’s most innovative bassists. The Foxboro-native’s creative playing style is an addictive blend of jazz improvisation, rock undertones, and electronic grooves that can be heard on his appearances on over 150 recordings, ranging from Grammy award-winning albums such as David Bowie’s Blackstar to the soundtracks of classic films such as The Departed. From 2013 to 2018, Lefebvre was the bassist of the dynamic blues rock ensemble Tedeschi Trucks Band, and he can be heard on their three most recent releases, Let Me Get By (2016), Live From The Fox Oakland (2017), and Signs (2019). Before joining the group, he worked with artists such as Uri Caine, Chris Botti, and Leni Stern. Now based in Los Angeles, Lefebvre is currently the bassist for numerous groups, most notably with jazz-fusion guitarist Wayne Krantz, improvisational free-jazz group Whose Hat Is This?, and his Blackstar bandmate Donny McCaslin. He has recently performed with Chris Potter, Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Empire of the Sun, Carole King, Ben Platt, Knower, and Matisyahu as well. Lefebvre is also the producer for a diverse range of projects, which includes singer-songwriter Rachel Eckroth’s album When It Falls (2018). Through all of these experiences over the past two decades, Lefebvre has constantly expanded his musical artistry, discovering new sounds for the bass guitar and influencing a generation of musicians along the way.

Purely because Pat ran across a classic artist and a brand new find (for him, at least) who are both women guitarists, we decided to build a whole show around artists fitting that description. Which lets us cover four very different albums while still leaving Mike time to complain about classic rock eminence Kansas. Emily Remler – EAST TO WES; Leni Stern – WHEN EVENING FALLS; Camila Meza – RETRATO; Mary Halvorson – DRAGON’S HEAD.

My guest today is Mr. Wayne Krantz. Wayne is one of my favorite guitarists and musicians and I was so glad to finally be able to have him on the show. I frequent the 55 Bar in NYC where he can be found on most Thursday nights playing with an ever revolving cast of NYC's finest musicians as part of his trio, which is always a treat for the ears.A guitarist and musician with a highly original approach to the instrument, Wayne loves to take musical chances, trusts his ideas and leads the path of a true improvisor. Shortly after moving to NY in 1987, Wayne made a huge decision which would impact his music and style forever- to completely abandon all pre-conceived licks and cliches and reinvent himself, forcing himself to come up with his own original voice.In this interview Wayne talks at length  about the early days in NYC, working with Leni Stern, Steely Dan and eventually his own project. He also discusses his approach to improvising, how "centering" the groove helped him with his own music, and more. We also jam on a few riffs together.Wayne has many records out - from his debut "Signals" to the classic "Two Drink Minimum", captured live at the 55 bar, to "Good Piranha, Bad Piranha", they all are different and fresh. He has also completed a revision to his instructional book called "The Improvisors OS" that describes his approach to improvising. Click Here to purchase the book. For more info on Wayne's music visit Click here.Wayne's website- http://www.waynekrantz.com/This interview was recorded at my apartment, Manhattan NY in June 2019 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-riff-raff-with-shane-theriot/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ep #51 with Leni Stern, guitarist and singer-songwriter. Leni Stern plays a gold Fender Stratocaster and is very inspired by the music of Mali, where she has traveled and performed many times. She works with some of the top superstar musicians in Mali. She also plays ngoni and has a unique fusion of American and African music in her songs. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-World-Fusion-Show-109866072979176/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZzQ68wTsmT4 A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit Linda McKenzie - What Color Am I Judy Nazemetz - Behind That Locked Door Emma's Revolution - Fire In Ferguson Red Eye - Moroccan Fruit Marina V - Speak Emily Nyman - Stepping to the Left Leni Stern - Mercy Ellen Stapenhorst - Fundamental Problem Raison D'Etre - Like The Sycamore Stands Aliza Hava - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Charm & Chain at: Visit our Sponsor Shane Marie Devine at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit Linda McKenzie - What Color Am I Judy Nazemetz - Behind That Locked Door Emma's Revolution - Fire In Ferguson Red Eye - Moroccan Fruit Marina V - Speak Emily Nyman - Stepping to the Left Leni Stern - Mercy Ellen Stapenhorst - Fundamental Problem Raison D'Etre - Like The Sycamore Stands Aliza Hava - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Charm & Chain at: Visit our Sponsor Shane Marie Devine at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit Linda McKenzie - What Color Am I Judy Nazemetz - Behind That Locked Door Emma's Revolution - Fire In Ferguson Red Eye - Moroccan Fruit Marina V - Speak Emily Nyman - Stepping to the Left Leni Stern - Mercy Ellen Stapenhorst - Fundamental Problem Raison D'Etre - Like The Sycamore Stands Aliza Hava - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Charm & Chain at: Visit our Sponsor Shane Marie Devine at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

This week we check out new releases by some of the most exciting and innovative jazz musicians working today, from established names like Henry Threadgill and Nik Bärtsch to up-and-comers like Ben LaMar Gay. The playlist includes also music by Leni Stern, Mary Halvorson, Rogerio Boccato, John Hollenbeck, Jamie Baum, Matt Penman, and Dan Weiss. A detailed playlist is available at https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=May&year=2018&playlist=6764#here

LENI STERN has made her marks in the world of jazz with her trademark inventive guitar exploration and her unrestricted sound that perfunctorily makes use of her diverse musical and cultural influence. Join Leni and Lorens as she talks about microphones, artist grants, African music, self-releasing a record, and many other important yet fun stuff. (Music credit: ‘Hide and Seek’ and ‘Mercy’ by Leni Stern). follow Doing Jazz: twitter: https://twitter.com/doingjazz instagram:https://www.instagram.com/doingjazz/ facebook:https://www.facebook.com/doingjazz/ website: http://www.doingjazz.net/

My guest today is guitarist, vocalist and composer Leni Stern. Leni is someone I consider to be a good friend, as we've known each other for 16 years.  She's one of the most inspiring musicians I happen to know and  - her contagious laugh and positive energy is something I never get tired of being around. Although she is married to guitarist Mike Stern (check out my 4th podcast)- Leni has her own distinctive voice on the guitar and an unmistakable touch and tone. She has won the Gibson Guitar  Best Female jazz guitarist award 5 years straight and has continued to push forward with each of her records and bands.  In the interview you'll hear how she left a successful career in her native city of Munich, Germany to come to the US and slowly build her reputation as one of New York City's finest. Now, some 20 plus records later, she talks about her new record, (Darkar Suite) what it was like studying and being in a band with Bill Frisell, the difficulties and advantages of being a female guitarist in a male dominated world, what it's like being married to one of the most famous jazz guitarists in the world- Mike Stern, how she composes melodies etc…. and we play some ngoni and guitar duos too… Click here for Leni's WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-riff-raff-with-shane-theriot/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The great jazz-fusion guitarist MIKE STERN and the great world-fusion guitarist LENI STERN (yes, they're married) share the beautiful, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious overlap of their musical spheres.

Hey everyone, welcome to my new podcast- The Riff-Raff with Shane Theriot.   The Riff -Raff started as an idea I had a few years ago just to sit and chat with my friends whom I consider to be inspirational to me in some way- whether it be as a musician, artist or whatever the case may be…. over the years as a working musician I've been lucky to work with many amazing people and musicians and would like to share some of their stories with you.  Who am I? I'm a professional musician.  I like stories…. Luckily I get to work with some of the best in the business and they happen to have great stories. Anyway, I wanted to put these little anecdotes and insights into a format for people to enjoy…it's fun. (Some people like to garden, or take photos, or collect magnets for the fridge..etc..)…Me? I like to get these stories down for all to enjoy! So this is a podcast about the creative process and yes, being a guitar player we do occasionally talk shop, gear etc…but I'm not going to limit it to that as I get this thing going. Oh yeah,,, and we jam a bit too!  I've got some other great musicians coming up in the next month or so…John Scofield, Mike Stern, George Porter Jr. (from the Meters) and Johnny Vidacovich, Leni Stern and many others......so if you like this one- much more to come!!  FIRST UP ON THE LIST- Mr. John Oates   I decided to get The Riff-Raff off the ground right where I stood at that moment… which was on the road with Daryl Hall and John Oates- John Oates as you probably know already if you are listening to this…..is one half of the legendary duo Daryl Hall and John Oates- the biggest selling pop duo in history and a recent rock and roll hall of famer. He's done way more interviews in his life than I can imagine so he's a natural at it -and really easy to talk to. John is a great guitar player, something that I feel he doesn't get enough credit for… I met John after I got a call to play on his solo record Good Road to Follow which I strongly suggest you check out. I was also lucky enough to get to work on his live DVD called Another Good Road that you may have seen on Palladia or VH1- which is a really great showcase of John's songwriting and guitar playing abilities…. John is one of the good guys in the music biz and has become a close friend in the past 2 years.   this interview took place inside John's room at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem PA. In it we talk Hall and Oates, inspiration, how he comes up with song ideas, guitars, pedals and some great stories from the road (wait til you hear about the giant star!) and yes, we even jam on a little ditty called Maneater. It's my first interview and I hope you enjoy it-  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-riff-raff-with-shane-theriot/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy