Podcast appearances and mentions of Marcus Roberts

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter, band leader and iconic plunger mute designer Kenny Rampton, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Kenny Rampton trumpet interview"   About Kenny Rampton:   Trumpeter Kenny Rampton grew up in Las Vegas, and studied music at both the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and the Berklee College of Music. In 1989, he moved to New York, where he quickly established his reputation as a versatile musician, touring and performing with a veritable who's who in jazz.   Kenny's first road gig was a world tour with The Ray Charles Orchestra. He subsequently went on the road with legendary jazz drummer Panama Francis and The Savoy Sultans, and soon thereafter, with The Jimmy McGriff Quartet.   As a sideman, Kenny has also performed with jazz greats Jon Hendricks, Chico OFarrill's Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, Lionel Hampton, Charlie Persip and Supersound, Illinois Jacquet, Dr. John, Edy Martinez, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Reuben Wilson, Charles Earland, Tony Monaco, Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Marcus Roberts, Christian McBride, Geoff Keezer, Richard Bona and a host of others.    Kenny Rampton joined the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis as a full time member in 2010. He also leads his own groups in addition to performing with the Mingus Big Band, The Mingus Orchestra, The Mingus Dynasty, George Gruntz' Concert Jazz Band, and The Manhattan Jazz Orchestra.   Kenny is also well known as being the trumpet voice on the legendary Sesame Street. Some of his Broadway credits include "Anything Goes" (lead/solo trumpet), "Finian's Rainbow," "The Wiz," "Chicago: The Musical," "In The Heights," "Hair," "Young Frankenstein," and "The Producers," "The Drowsy Chaperone," "Spamalot," "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me," "The Wedding Singer," "Hot Feet" and several other shows on Broadway.   Finally, in 2020 Kenny started collaborating with Hirschman Mutes to design the innovative KR Indigo plunger mute, which has been a hit ever since its release.   In our conversation today, Kenny shares how he got his start growing up in Las Vegas in a family of entertainers. Studying trumpet at the time largely meant classical trumpet, but Kenny soon developed a deep love for jazz. This took him across the country to Berklee, and the rest is history.   Kenny tells us what it was like getting a sudden call from Ray Charles to join his orchestra, being on-screen on Sesame Street, and working closely with Wynton Marsalis at the Lincoln Center.   And, we learn the story of how he developed the famous KR Indigo plunger mute, in the midst of the pandemic, as not just a useful tool for musicians but a way to stay engaged with the community during that tough time.   Kenny Rampton is brimming with inspiration and heart, and it was a pleasure to have him on the podcast today.   Podcast listeners! Enter code "podcast" at checkout for 15% off any of our guard bags! Visit trumpetmouthpiece.com for more info.   Episode Links: kennyrampton.com National Trumpet Competition YouTube channel International Women's Brass Conference, May 19-24, Hartford, Connecticut. Sign up sheet for valve alignments: bobreeves.com/iwbc International Trumpet Guild Conference, May 27-31, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Sign up sheet for valve alignments: bobreeves.com/itg William Adam Trumpet Festival, June 19-22, Clarksville, Tennessee. Sign up sheet for valve alignments: bobreeves.com/williamadam hirschmanmutes.com   Podcast Credits: “A Room with a View“ – composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host – John Snell Audio Engineer – Ted Cragg

I grew up in St. Augustine, Florida home of the state's school for Deaf and Blind students. Ray Charles and Marcus Roberts, both amazing jazz musicians, attended that school. Marcus is classified as blind. However, when he plays the piano, his music opens up a world of textured colors and feelings for me. This week we will examine the idea of wholeness in the context of those who are” differently abled.” According to Science of Mind, every person is an individualization of the One Spirit, regardless of physical or mental abilities. Wholeness is not determined by physical conditions but by recognizing the inherent spiritual essence within everyone. Disabilities and differences are understood as unique expressions of the One Spirit, and physical or mental conditions do not limit a person's worth or spiritual potential. Come join this Sunday as we discuss one aspect of the nature of wholeness.

Max and Donatienne discuss the recent nominations for top EU jobs, as Ursula von der Leyen stays in pole position to secure another five-year term as Commission president (00:44). Then, they turn to a conversation with Marcus Roberts, Chief of Public Data at YouGov, to preview the UK elections and discuss broader trends in European politics (13:57).    Learn more:   Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts  New Report: Europe's Security Role in the Indo-Pacific: Making It Meaningful  New Commentary: The United States Should Press the European Union to Act on Eurobonds for Ukraine

Blues Babe Foundation (BBF) was founded by GRAMMY Award winning artist and entertainer, Jill Scott, in 2002 to nurture college-bound students of color, artistically and academically.  I speak to Interim Executive Director Aisha Winfield and scholarship recipient Temple student Kyla Gordon about what the organization means to young people. https://bluesbabefoundation.org/  On June 8th there will be a  special concert celebrating the newly inaugurated Marian Anderson Hall! Music.  Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin commands the stage, leading The Philadelphia Orchestra alongside a constellation of guest stars including GRAMMY Award–winning vocalists Audra McDonald and Angel Blue and the acclaimed jazz pianist Marcus Roberts. These phenomenal performers join GRAMMY®, Emmy®, and Golden Globe® Award–winning and Academy Award®–nominated artist, actor, and producer Queen Latifah, who will host the evening honoring the memory of the great contralto, civil rights icon, and Philadelphian Marian Anderson. I speak to Marcus Roberts about his extraordinary career and what Marian Anderson's legacy means to him.Marcus' website: https://www.marcusroberts.com/Concert page: https://www.philorch.org/performances/our-season/events-and-tickets/2023-2024-season/verizon-hall/great-stages-concert/  I speak with  Angela Wade about  what was lost when gun violence took her extraordinary son's life. Joseph Emanuel Daniels III was recognized as a gifted mentor and coach who was first a volunteer at a basketball program at his son's school, which led to his hire as a coach and mentor.  He was killed Dec. 7, 2019.  Angela is featured in a documentary called “The Second Trauma” about how episodic reporting of gun violence can retraumatize survivors produced by the Philadephia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting.https://thesecondtrauma.net/about/https://www.pcgvr.org/https://templelogancenter.org/  

Interfaith Philadelphia, is a  nonprofit whose mission is to equip individuals and communities for interfaith engagement, builds collaborative relationships and stands in solidarity with our diverse neighbors.  I speak to Abby Stamelman Hocky, Executive Director of Interfaith Philadelphia about the organization and how its celebrating it's 20-year anniversary.   https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/ https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/2024dtu-awards  On June 8th there will be a  special concert celebrating the newly inaugurated Marian Anderson Hall! Music.  Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin commands the stage, leading The Philadelphia Orchestra alongside a constellation of guest stars including GRAMMY Award–winning vocalists Audra McDonald and Angel Blue and the acclaimed jazz pianist Marcus Roberts. These phenomenal performers join GRAMMY®, Emmy®, and Golden Globe® Award–winning and Academy Award®–nominated artist, actor, and producer Queen Latifah, who will host the evening honoring the memory of the great contralto, civil rights icon, and Philadelphian Marian Anderson. I speak to Marcus Roberts about his extraordinary career and what Marian Anderson's legacy means to him. Marcus' website: https://www.marcusroberts.com/Concert page: https://www.philorch.org/performances/our-season/events-and-tickets/2023-2024-season/verizon-hall/great-stages-concert/    I Speak to Joanna Otero Cruz, Executive Director and President of Women Against Abuse talks about the services provided by the organization individuals experiencing intimate partner abuse.  They are hosting 2024 Dish It Up where citizens can  enjoy a night of delicious food from Philadelphia's top women chefs, all while raising money for a crucial cause! THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH 6 to 9 pm, with VIP reception beginning at 5 pm Vie, 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/events/dish-it-up https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/ 24 hours hotline 1.866.723.3014

The crew from Silver Sunday talk with comic writer Marcus Roberts. Originally aired April 3, 2024. Included in this episode are Roland Mann, Tom Mason, Mike W. Belcher, and Roberta Conroy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silverlinecomics/support

George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue had its premiere precisely 100 years ago, and has enjoyed a productive and impactful life ever since. But as Greg puts it in this bonus episode: “Whose Rhapsody is it?” A symphonic work openly indebted to Black American musical traditions has often been more celebrated than its source material — one reason to look to an interpreter like pianist Marcus Roberts, our guest this episode. He's been performing Gershwin's piece for decades, and before a recent series of blockbuster concerts with The Philadelphia Orchestra, he sat down with Nate in our studio to share his gemlike insights.  More to explore:  NYT: The Worst Masterpiece: Rhapsody in Blue at 100 NYT: No, ‘Rhapsody in Blue' Is Not ‘the Worst' NPR: Marcus Roberts: 'Playing The History Of Jazz' Support WRTI: https://bit.ly/2yAkaJsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comic Reviews: DC Batman and Robin Annual 2024 by Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter, Rain Beredo Batman/Superman: World's Finest Annual 2024 by Mark Waid, Cullen Bunn, Edwin Galmon, Lee Loughridge; Dennis Culver, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse; Stephanie Williams, Rosi Kampe, Jordie Bellaire; Christopher Cantwell, Jorge Fornes, Lee Loughridge DC Power 2024 by N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell; Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Asiah Fulmore, Ruth Redmond; Lamar Giles, Sean Damien Hill, Anthony Fowler Jr., DJ Chavis; John Ridley, Edwin Galmon; Deron Bennett, Denys Cowan, John Stanisci, Christopher Cantwell; Shawn Martinbrough, Tony Akins, Moritat; Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, Romulo Fajardo Jr.; Jarrett Williams, Domo Stanton, Andrew Dalhouse; Greg Burnham, Jahnoy Lindsay; Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph, Serg Acuña Power Girl Uncovered Titans: Beast World 6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, Eduardo Pansica, Danny Miki, Julio Ferreira, Brad Anderson, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Trinity Special by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey Marvel Dead X-Men 1 by Steve Foxe, Bernard Chang, Jonas Scharf, Vincenzo Carratu, Frank Martin Marvel's Voices: Legends by David Walker, Eder Messias, Jonas Trindade, Andrew Dalhouse; Justina Ireland, Karen Darboe, Carlos Lopez; Ezra Claytan Daniels, Sean Damien Hill, Oren Junior, Espen Grundetjern; Sheree Renee Thomas, Julian Shaw, Carlos Lopez Marvel Unlimited Alligator Loki 34 by Alyssa Wong, Robert Quinn Image Moon Man 1 by Kyle Higgins, Scott Mescudi, Marco Locati, Igor Monti Boom Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters 1 by Ryan Parrott, Rachel Wagner, Daniel Bayliss, Arthus Hesli Dynamite Lilo and Stitch 1 by Greg Pak, Giulia Giacomino Titan Dark Souls: The Willow King by George Mann, Mann House Oni Jill and the Killers 1 by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Roberto Ingranata, Rebecca Nalty OGNs Shook! A Black Horror Anthology by Shawn Alleyne, Alverne Ball, Rodney Barnes, Brandon Easton, Bradley Golden, Kevin Grevioux, John Jennings, Evan Parke, Marcus Roberts, David Walker, David Brame, Roberto Castro, Flavio Cortes, Daniel Gorman, Charlie Goubile, Alessio Nocerino, Adam Seats, Jamal Williams Jr., Jermel Williams, Phillip Williams Jr., Beezzz Studio, Bruce Cherin, Mickey Clausen, Oladayo Kemi, Iwan Joko Triyono Adventures of Invisible Boy by Doogie Horner Alterations by Ray Xu Spirited: Day of the Living Liv by Liv Livingston, Glass House Graphics Additional Reviews: Giant Days, Hazbin Hotel, Star Trek Defiant Annual, Flight Attendant s1, Orion and the Dark, Self, surprise review News: Alyssa Wong leaving Dr. Aphra, Suicide Squad vs. Justice League choices, Kristen Ritter confirmed for Sonic 3, Ahsoka comic adaptation coming, final Canto chapter announced, Omninews, new Image anthology from Sabir Pirzada Comics Countdown (30 Jan 2024): 1.     Alan Scott: Green Lantern 4 by Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey, Jordi Tarragona, John Livesay 2.     Dark Ride 10 by Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas 3.     w0rldtr33 7 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire 4.     Titans: Beast World 6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, Eduardo Pansica, Danny Miki, Julio Ferreira, Brad Anderson, Romulo Fajardo Jr. 5.     Batman: Off-World 3 by Jason Aaron, Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, David Baron 6.     Avengers, Inc 5 by Al Ewing, Leonard Kirk, Alex Sinclair 7.     Avengers: Twilight 2 by Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna 8.     Local Man 9 by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Felipe Sobreiro, Brad Simpson 9.     Spider-Boy 3 by Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Erick Arciniega, Ty Templeton, Dee Cunniffe 10.  Doctor Aphra 40 by Alyssa Wong, Minkyu Jung, Rachelle Rosenberg

Max and Donatienne discuss the recent efforts to continue EU funding for Ukraine. Then, they are joined by Marcus Roberts, Chief of Public Data at Yougov, for a conversation about polling trends ahead of a major election year in Europe.    Learn more:   Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts  Europe Needs a Paradigm Shift in How It Supports Ukraine 

Hear from Josie Pagani, Paul Moon, Marcus Roberts, and Jonathan Ayling on a panel discussion and Q+A on speech rights and the ability to pursue tolerant debate on conflict in the Middle East. This discussion is about our ability to deal with complex and competing ideas, not the substance of the conflict itself. Support the show

Doug Stone talks to jazz musicians about life, music, recent and upcoming performances, equipment and current events on this Tenor Talk Podcast recording. A different jazz musician is featured in each episode.  This episode features Pat Malinger and was recorded February 26, 2020.Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the saxophone at 11 years of age. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North Texas State University on a “One O'clock Lab Band” Scholarship.He lived and performed in Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Japan, before establishing Chicago as his home in 1990. He is a co-leader of Sabertooth, which has been the mainstay band at the Green Mill Lounge each Saturday night from 1992 to 2018. Pat is often heard around Chicago performing with the Bobby Lewis Quintet, Model Citizens Big Band, and his own quartet to name a few. Pat performs concerts and festivals nationally and internationally both as a bandleader and sideman. Pat has performed with Nancy Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Cab Calloway, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Reunion Band, Cedar Walton, Marcus Roberts, Joey DeFrancesco, Joe Lovano, Frank Foster, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Billy Harper, Jimmy Heath, Johnny Griffin, James Moody, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Paquito D'Rivera, Donald Harrison, Alvin Batiste, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Bill Watrous, Clark Terry, Randy Brecker, Tom Harrell, Doc Severinsen, Roy Hargrove, and Nicholas Payton.Learn more about Pat here: https://patmallinger.com/ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7kMuikSH6hb4DCdI4KDTasHJftaAPcrU Let's connect: Website: https://www.dougstonejazz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougstonejazzsaxophone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089874145057 If you want to learn more about jazz improvisation and be part of the Doug Stone Jazz community get on our email list! https://www.dougstonejazz.com/about Head over to the Doug Stone Jazz Shop for some fun jazz merch: https://www.dougstonejazz.com/product-page/just-play-the-changes-long-sleeved-shirt #dougstonejazz #jazz #podcast #musicianlife #musicians #tenorsaxophone #jazzmusicians #jazzinterview #musicianlife

In March 1939 a group of 23 children and their two adult guardians stepped off a coach in Waddesdon village, Buckinghamshire. The arrivals were Jewish refugees who had escaped Nazi Germany, where they'd been forced to leave behind their homes and loved ones. With support from their sponsors James and Dorothy de Rothschild and the local community, the children began a new life in England. Presenter Diane Kenwood uncovers an extraordinary story of survival and hope in one of history's darkest periods, and with the help of their families retraces the steps of the Cedar Children. Resources The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) Read more about the Kindertransport: www.ajrrefugeevoices.org.uk/Historical-Background Explore the AJR's interactive UK Holocaust map: www.ukholocaustmap.org.uk/  Visiting Waddesdon Find out more about the history and visiting experience at Waddesdon house and gardens:  waddesdon.org.uk/  The Jewish Country Houses project Read about the Jewish Country Houses research project led by the University of Oxford:  jch.history.ox.ac.uk/home A major publication based on the Jewish Country Houses research project is currently being prepared for publication in 2024 by Profile Books in association with the National Trust The Country Houses, Jewish Homes mobile exhibition will be on display at the following National Trust properties in autumn 2023. Upton House –  'Country Houses, Jewish Homes' | National Trust Ightham Mote – Exhibition: Jewish Country Homes | National Trust  The consultant for this episode was Marcus Roberts, founder of JTrails - Jewish Heritage Routes: www.jtrails.org.uk/     You can contact the National Trust audio team at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Reuben is a jazz bassist who has played alongside of some music's most renowned artists including Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Charles Lloyd, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Roberts, Nicholas Payton, Mulgrew Miller, Jackie McLean and Dianne Reeves, and so many others. He's played on more than 300 recordings including his own outing as a bandleader with the 2006 release of The Things I Am. While he is constantly sharing his artistry in new settings, styles and challenges, Reuben's career is remarkable for the longevity of many of his artistic relationships. He maintains musical partnerships reaching back to his earliest mentors. He enjoys rewarding long-term collaborations with several artists, including notable tenures with Joshua Redman, the Aaron Goldberg Trio and Charles Lloyd. These are relationships that have lasted a decade or more. In this conversation, we talk about: The importance of relationships The 3 things that make up part of his personal philosophy  The choice of less and leaving space Trusting in your preparation  How constraints can create breakthroughs Choosing to relate to himself as an artist Focusing on your “body of work” What the greatest bandleaders have taught him about leadership Charles Lloyd has said of Reuben: "Reuben has a great talent and ability to play in the now with wonderful intelligence and a beautiful inventiveness. He is deeply passionate and brings humor and a warm humanity to the whole situation." I have no doubt you'll feel Reuben's presence, his passion, his humor, his wisdom and his humanity in this conversation. Please enjoy. --- Reuben: Reuben's Website Select Spotify album links: The Things I Am Corridors - 2023 Kendrick Scott release featuring Reuben Rogers and Walter Smith III YouTube: Joshua Redman Trio with Reuben Rogers and Kendrick Scott - Jarasum Int'l Jazz Festival 2017 Allan- Sign up for the ⁠Newslette⁠r! ⁠Allan's Website⁠ IG: ⁠@allanjaysantos⁠ FB: ⁠allan.santos1

In this week's column, Marcus Roberts, Director of Research and Development, sheds light on an important issue that has been the subject of much debate - prisoners' voting rights in Aotearoa New Zealand. Marcus takes us on a journey through history, exploring the evolution of prisoners' right to vote and the different opinions that have emerged over the years. He also discusses the latest recommendations from He Arotake Pōtitanga Motuhake - Independent Electoral Review. He draws on his own research paper, "Democracy Unlocked: How Should We Determine Our Electorate?" to delve into the question of whether voting should be viewed as a privilege or a fundamental right. Through his insightful analysis, Roberts encourages us to think critically about this complex issue and consider the implications of our decisions for the future of our democracy.

In this week's column Director of Research and Development, Marcus Roberts delves into the recent political defections in Aotearoa New Zealand. He suggests that personal conflicts and public reasons may not be the only factors at play. Marcus emphasises the importance of political parties adapting to their electorates' evolving needs and concerns. Ultimately, MPs must prioritise the needs of their constituents over personal grievances.

EPISODE 86: Charlie Rosen is a Grammy Award and Tony Award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, arranger, orchestrator, music director, and producer whose music has been heard worldwide across many stages and screens around the world. Some recent Broadway orchestration credits include: Some Like it Hot, A Strange Loop, Be More Chill, Moulin Rouge, Prince of Broadway and many more. charlierosen.comBryan Carter is an American drummer, vocalist, composer, arranger, orchestrator and bandleader. An award-winning Juilliard graduate, his contributions boast being a drummer, vocalist, composer, arranger, orchestrator and bandleader. Behind the kit, Bryan has performed, recorded and/or collaborated with iconic jazz, pop and Broadway artists including:  Clark Terry, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Kenny Barron, Michael Feinstein and Kurt Elling.  bryancartermusic.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Twitter: @JannKloseBandJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

Episode 052 Around Town with Mike Jeffers       In this podcast episode, Mike Jeffers sits down with pianist Marcus Roberts to delve into his long-standing collaboration with his jazz trio, comprising of Jason Marsalis and Martin Jaffe. Marcus also gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming performance at the Music Institute of Chicago at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston on April 15th. Beyond discussing his trio's musical synergy, Marcus shares his insightful thoughts on the dynamic relationship between musicians and their audience, the changing perception of jazz in contemporary times, and the value of mentorship for aspiring musicians. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Marcus Roberts' musical journey and the ever-evolving landscape of jazz.   #jazzpiano #jazzpodcast #musicpodcast  

Is New Zealand's government running scared or just responding to events? Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has lit two policy bonfires in just two months, but is it a cynical ploy for re-election or a prudent response to challenges like inflation and natural disasters? In our weekly column, Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts weighs in on the debate, questioning whether dropping unpopular policies signifies representative democracy or a failure to lead. As the election approaches, the article raises important questions about the role of government in balancing public opinion and long-term goals.

Immanuel Wilkins is considered one of the most compelling instrumentalists in improvised music today. His primary instrument is the alto saxophone but that's not all he can play. There's a video you can find on YouTube of an interview he did when he was 11 years old. You see an acoustic bass in the background. He can play not only the bass but also piano and other instruments. I consider Immanuel Wilkins one of today's young geniuses roaming the urban landscape. In episode 5 of Strictly Jazz Sounds Philadelphia-raised, Brooklyn-based alto sax player, composer, bandleader, and Blue Note recording artist Immanuel Wilkins joins me. Immanuel surrounds himself with today's young jazz heavy weights. I made a rough list of some of those young geniuses, and they numbered close to 20. And those were only the musicians living in the New York area. What a time Immanuel is living in, a time where he becomes a Blue Note recording artist at 22 years old. His first album, Omega, was named the number 1 jazz album of 2020 by The New York Times. That's heady stuff. Two years later, Immanuel releases his second recording on the Blue Note label to critical acclaim, The 7th Hand. The thing is all members of his quartet were under 25 years old. So, is there a sort of renaissance, a rebirth of young, brilliant talent occurring in jazz today? Immanuel Wilkins thinks that's possible. In the 1950s a resurgence of young talent occurred. One of them, recently deceased maestro Wayne Shorter, others include trumpeter Lee Morgan, bassist Paul Chambers, and pianist McCoy Tyner. John Coltrane barely made the list because he hit 30 years old in 1958. Then in the 60s there was Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, and maestro Ron Carter. And there's Bobbi Humphrey, Blue Note's first female instrumentalist, signed when she was only 21 years old in the 70s. And, in the early 80s, there were the Young Lions that reinvigorated jazz performance. Those cats included Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, and Terence Blanchard, four of the group of neo-bop jazz musicians in the 80s that defied avant-garde. What does it take to wade into the fast-moving waters of New York jazz? Immanuel knows the type of work ethic required to be signed to the number one jazz label, according to the current DownBeat Critics Poll. Blue Note's Don Was has his ear to the ground, says Immanuel. He knows the current landscape and how to pick the hot players. Immanuel was fortunate to work with his close friend vibist Joel Ross as well as pianist James Francies, who signed with Blue Note at 24 and 23 years old respectively. Something must be in the water or perhaps the air. Immanuel's faith is also at full display on his sophomore release, The 7th Hand. Is this a rare thing among jazz artists? Is this something new or has it existed all along? Immanuel's intent for this recording, for the artistry, is to serve as a vessel for the “Creator.” His purpose is to channel the Holy Spirit, Immanuel remarks. Brian Blade, who is a preacher's kid (PK as noted in the episode) and Immanuel both see their music as a sort of ministry. With The 7th Hand, Immanuel delivers his message in a major way. Listen to these two tracks from Immanuel Wilkins' recording, The 7th Hand: "Emanation" and "Witness" (featuring Elena Penderhughes, flute). Immanuel Wilkins goes on tour in Michigan on March 24, Madison, Wisconsin March 25, up state in Wisconsin, and Chicago then to Arizona, Washington, DC and back out to the west coast, returning to the east coast and Minnesota. You can find his itinerary on. Immanuel's website, www.immanuelwilkins.com. A lot of travel. Remember to subscribe if you want to be notified of future episodes. I'm looking for sponsors and if you want to help with expenses, please email me at strictlyjazzsounds@gmail.com. You can find this podcast of Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Player FM, and iHeartRadio. Make comments on my Facebook page, Strictly Jazz Sounds. You can also join my Facebook group: Jazz Enthusiasts.            

This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss. Marcus Roberts, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and even Louis Braille (who invented the Braille Music Notation system still used today) prove that musicians who are blind or visually impaired have made profound impacts on our musical landscape. However, to get their work to us, musicians who are blind have had to structure complex workarounds, like relying on sighted musicians to demonstrate complex scores; memorizing long pieces; or only performing when they can have a Braille score in front of them, shutting them out from opportunities that fall to those who can sight read, since Braille scores have often been time-consuming and expensive to produce. However, new technologies in music composition and production are making composition, nuanced scoring, and Braille printing easier than ever, bringing musicians and composers who are blind to centerstage to share their sound and song.   The Big Takeaways: “Lullay and  Lament” by James Risdon. The recorder — pivotal in music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods — only lately has emerged from a long period of obsolescence. James Risdon, a passionate player who lost his vision due to Leiber's congenital amaurosis as a child, has written the original song for recorder “Lullay and Lament” for his album Echoes of Arcadia, which marries the early recorder with contemporary recorder music. To make this album, he relied on new musical technologies like Dancing Dots. Dancing Dots with Bill McCann. Bill McCann is the founder and president of Dancing Dots Braille Music Notation software. Dancing Dots is a suite of software — plus educational resources and training — that helps people who are blind to read, write and record their music. McCann founded Dancing Dots in 1992. Chris Cooke and PlayHymns.com. When Chris Cooke got the Dancing Dots software in 2016, her creativity exploded. She was able to arrange a song and bring it to church and play a duet with a member of the congregation, something she hadn't been able to do before, given the former time and cost of translating music into Braille notation. What is Braille Music? Louis Braille, a noted musician, created the Braille musical notation system. Being able to translate music easily between Braille Musical Notation and Western musical notation, and to easily print either of these, helps musicians who are blind share music with other musicians, both sighted and blind, and play music together with ease. Musical Instrument Digital Interface and MusicXML. MIDI has made it possible for musicians to play music into their instruments and have it automatically translated into digital musical notation. MusicXML has made universal the file type for a score and allows musicians to share scores across popular music notation applications like Finale or Sebelius. The question of parity. James and Chris agree that while Dancing Dots technology has enabled them to take advantage of new musical opportunities, no technology exists that offers them complete parity with sighted musicians because musicians who are blind need additional lead time to get the music scanned correctly or to memorize pieces. Chris adds that preparing the music in a timely fashion and on a budget would help. The MIDI-to-brain connection. Bill McCann has explored using the Brainport, a technology from WICAB (which we profiled in an episode from September 2021, on “Training the Brain: Sensory Substitution”) to allow musicians who are blind to read music on their tongues. This is important if someone needs to read music live in a performance in order to play any instrument that also requires their hands. Early trials showed signs of success. He posits that maybe someday, maybe soon, people could think new music into notation.   Tweetables: “I said, I will never put myself in this position again. If I write something and I am asking other people to play it, and they ask me questions or there's something I am going to know before we meet exactly what I want and what I have.” — Bill McCann, founder and president of Dancing Dots “So the duet that we played was hot off my printer and went with me and we played it. And it was great to be able to share music in that way because of the technology in the Dancing Dots program.” — Chris Cooke, musician and music arranger, creator of Playhymns.com “As a blind person, I can say this for myself, often we end up following sighted people, or following somebody. Braille music gives blind musicians the chance to become leaders.” — Bill McCann, founder and president of Dancing Dots “I've set aside 2023 as a year. I'd really like to kind of develop some more expertise in the area and also come to grips with some of the technology that would help the process.” — James Risdon, musician and recorder player “Someone sitting there and getting inspired is what we call the MIDI-to-Brain connection. We're not there yet, but you could … think the music in your head … at a computer and … music materializes in the form of a score.” — Bill McCann, founder and president of Dancing Dots   Contact Us: Contact us at podcasts@lighthouseguild.org with your innovative new technology ideas for people with vision loss.   Pertinent Links: Lighthouse Guild Dancing Dots James Risdon Chris Cooke and Playhymns.com

New Zealand's politicians are focusing on "bread and butter" issues, but they're missing a crucial point—foreign policy and defence are becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world. In the Maxim Institute column this week, Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts explains how “great power” competition and conflict are increasing and how that affects New Zealand's ability to trade or even feed ourselves. The world is getting smaller and meaner, and our politicians must start recognising this.

Tonoccus and Barton sit down to talk performance Mindset, understanding the endurance it takes to perform in 8 shows a week.    They talk the importance of authenticity as a performer,  how to handle long tours, Disney back-office Bullshit and more. For more info on the Endure Tour with Cameron Hanes, http://TheEndureTour.comListen to Tonoccus Sing: https://youtu.be/0p6t0w_71JQTonoccus' Disney tour video: https://youtu.be/-H6hG2E9EQYTonoccus McClain was a correspondent on "Channel One News" for three years. He interviewed world leaders, historic icons, and entertainment legends including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, drug czar Barry McCaffrey, World War II pilot Chuck Yeager, and renowned jazz pianist Marcus Roberts. Tonoccus also sings and plays piano, flute, and percussion instruments. He is currently pursuing a degree in Radio/Television/Film and Music Education from California State University Northridge.He could be seen reporting on “Channel One News”, performing in Los Angeles Opera's Porgy and Bess—3 Academy Awards® live telecasts and heard singing in televisions “Glee”, “The Good Wife” and film soundtracks Avatar, Star Trek, The Simpsons Movie.Facebook: http://facebook.com/@misterhyjinxTwitter: @TonoccusMcClainInstagram: @misterhyjinxTikTok: @misterhyjinxWebsite: http://www.tonoccus.comOmar Opera behind the story on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xgYuwXR9TMk

The Free Speech Union celebrated a victory with Justice Minister Kiri Allen announcing the government would be dropping proposed hate speech laws. But the single inclusion of religion means we still have a fight on our hands. Could it really soon become harder to criticise religion? In a thoughtful and far-ranging discussion, Dr. Michael Johnson (NZ Initiative) and Marcus Roberts (Maxim Institute) wrestle with this possibility along with examining the concept of "settled science" and whether the horrors of totalitarianism becoming a distant memory is behind a new generation taking their freedoms for granted. fsu.net/join Support the show

In this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts about the low voter turnout at the recent local body elections and whether mandatory voting is a viable solution to such civic disengagement.

Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Caryn Donahue, Senior Director, Savills Healthcare, Marcus Roberts, Head of Europe OCM, and Richard Valentine-Selsey, Head of European Living Research.Our experts discuss UK & European Care Homes, a sector worth over €115bn across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Underpinned by an ageing population and an increasing old-age dependency ratio, Care Homes have proven to be countercyclical, performing strongly in economic downturns. Nevertheless, a detailed understanding of the cultural, funding and regulatory differences across each market is vital for investors wishing to achieve success in the sector.

In this weeks episode of the Working Artist Project, Darrian Douglas and Gregory Agid speak to clarinetist virtuoso, Evan Christopher Evan Christopher combines virtuosity, immaculate taste, and enthusiasm with a commitment to exploring the full range of possibilities in the New Orleans clarinet tradition. His highly personal brand of “contemporary, early jazz” strives to extend the legacies of early Creole clarinet heroes such as Sidney Bechet, Barney Bigard and Omer Simeon. Critics remarking on Christopher's dynamic expressiveness have coined his style “close-encounter music” (NEW YORK TIMES) and have called his respect for the music traditions of New Orleans, “a triumph, joining the present seamlessly to a glorious past.” (THE OBSERVER, UK). His journey on Clarinet Road began in 1994, when he left his native California to join the New Orleans music community. Diverse freelance work included gigs with musicians such as Al Hirt and veterans of Preservation Hall to funk and brass bands including the Nightcrawlers and Galactic. But in 1996, he left for San Antonio, Texas to appear nightly for nearly three years with the Jim Cullum Jazz Band and record several of their public radio programs, Riverwalk: Live from the Landing. When Christopher returned to New Orleans in 2001, his published research on the New Orleans clarinet style initiated pursuit of a Master's degree in Musicology at Tulane University. He began touring internationally and producing his “Clarinet Road” series of CDs (STR Digital). In August 2005, when Federal levees failed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina decimating the city, Christopher left again for Paris at the invitation of the French Embassy's Cultural Services division, where he formed his group, Django à la Créole. This Europe-based quartet fused Gypsy Swing with Latin-tinged grooves of New Orleans and beyond and was distinguished for an acoustic intimacy paired with driving swing. Critics charmed by the group queried, “Is there a more graceful band at work at the moment?” (THE SUNDAY TIMES UK). Three CDs for Lejazzetal (London), in partnership with Frémeaux & Associés (Paris)—Django à la Créole (2007), Finesse (2010), and LIVE! (2014)—earned the group critical attention worldwide for its elegant character. As a composer, Christopher's original songs are the high point of acclaimed recordings including Delta Bound (Arbors, 2007) featuring pianist Dick Hyman, The Remembering Song (Arbors, 2010) featuring guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, his clarinet feature on the Grammy-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra's Book One (2012) and his latest Clarinet Road CD, Bayou Chant & Other Textures (STR Digital, 2016). In July 2010, he had the honor to debut his Treat It Gentle Suite with the Minnesota Orchestra, which was the first concerto written for clarinet with band in the New Orleans style. Evan Christopher began his musical training on clarinet at age 11. In high school, he received the Louis Armstrong National Jazz Award and was one of the first graduates of the prestigious Idyllwild Arts Academy. He continued studies at the University of Southern California and graduated with honors from California State University, Long Beach. A brief teaching stint at the University of New Orleans saw the creation of a New Orleans music ensemble that performed with guest mentors such as Lucien Barbarin and Marcus Roberts. Since 2008, having returned once again to New Orleans, Christopher actively advocates for the cultural workforce and music education. He frequently tours with and records as a guest with forward-looking artists, while performances under his own name are often complemented by workshops and educational and community outreach. Occasional columns about the music scene and New Orleans culture written for NolaVie.com, evidence Evan's passion for the city's indigenous traditions.

Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Polly Simpson, Head of Multifamily Development, Operational Capital Markets, Marcus Roberts, Head of Europe OCM, and Richard Valentine-Selsey, Head of European Living Research.Our experts discuss what attracts renters to Multifamily schemes, investment trends, active players and key markets, the challenges of inflation and rising build costs, as well as the need for increased investment into energy efficient housing across Europe.

In this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts about a recent policy debate. Marcus outlines why it is so essential that the two "centrist" parties have debate and disagreement on policy. He outlines why discussion is good for democracy; take a listen.

In the first of a new series of weekly podcasts, Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts discusses why Roe v. Wade was in the NZ headlines. He discusses the idea of informal empire.

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In this episode of The Working Artist Project, Darrian Douglas and Gregory Agid talk to Amina Scott. Amina Scott, born and raised in Oakland, CA, is an upright and electric bassist, composer, and arranger. Her interest in music began at an early age when her grandmother began giving her piano lessons. From then, her love and passion for music has yet to cease, playing electric bass at the age of twelve and was soon playing gigs with local bands in Oakland. In 2012, Amina relocated to New Orleans, LA where she studied with Allen Nisbet, Roland Guerin, and Ed Wise. In 2017, Amina began her studies at Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL) studying with Rodney Jordan, Leon Anderson, Marcus Roberts, and Bill Peterson. In 2019, she obtained her Masters in Music in jazz studies. In 2017, Amina joined the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra led by Adonis Rose. Now based in New Orleans, Amina has performed with various artists including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Steve Turre, Wessell “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Nicholas Payton, David Murray, Jamison Ross, Joanne Brackeen, Herlin Riley, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, and more. She has also performed with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (Tallahassee, FL) and the Albany Symphony Orchestra (Albany, GA) and is the current bassist for Dee Dee Bridgewater's DDB Big Band which is an all women big band featuring women from all across the United States.

Dave Potter's resume includes stints with Jason Marsalis and Marcus Roberts. He is one of Atlanta's busiest drummers and educators. On episode 144, Dave and Jamie discuss his latest release as a band leader, Retro Groove. Retro Groove is Dave's interpretation of nine classic tunes ranging from Chaka Khan to Peter Gabriel to Living Color that is absolutely fire-breathing jazz-funk fusion power. This album is a must-have in any drummer's collection.

“Gavin”! Don't fence me in! Game, set…scratch that!Drummer and vocalist, Bryan Carter approaches the craft with a beauty and honesty that is right on time. Over tea and cold brew, we talk about fostering an unexpected online community, breaking free of the expectations that others project onto a musician's career, and a crushing moment at the U.S. Open that rivals Novak Djokovic's defeat this season. FEATURED RELEASE:Bryan Carter“Dear Blue” (2020) Getting to Know: Bryan!With a confidence reflecting an instrumental and compositional maturity that both belie his age and announce the arrival of a remarkable talent, Bryan Carter exudes what promises a highly successful career.Shortly after completing his training at The Juilliard School in New York City and still at the very outset of his career, Carter has already played and/or recorded with many notable artists including Clark Terry, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Mulgrew Miller, Kenny Barron, Michael Feinstein and Kurt Elling.Carter attended The Juilliard School as a Jazz Studies major and studied with Carl Allen and Kenny Washington. He was the recipient of the Irene Diamond Scholarship as well as the Samuel L Jackson Scholarship. While at Juilliard, Carter took a strong interest in composition, orchestration and interdivisional cross-collaborative performance.Bryan is currently touring the world with his band, “Bryan Carter & The Young Swangers”. He also served as the house drummer for NBC'S “Maya & Marty” starring Maya Rudolph, Keenan Thompson and Martin Short. The show has featured guests including Miley Cyrus, Tom Hanks, Drake, Steve Martin and Tina Fey.Aside from performing Carter conducts clinics, master-classes and workshops at schools, colleges and universities around the world. Currently Carter serves as a teaching artist for the Jazz at Lincoln Center, “Jazz for Young People” program in New York City and endorses Ludwig Drums, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Remo Drumheads, Zildjian Cymbals and 1964-Ears Monitors. Watch the interview on our YouTube channel here!

Jason is the son of pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis and his wife Dolores, and the youngest sibling of Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Together, the four brothers and their patriarch Ellis, comprise New Orleans venerable first family of jazz. By age six, not only had Jason gotten his first real drum set, but he was also taking lessons from the legendary New Orleans drummer James Black. At age seven he was sitting in with his father's jazz group, as well as playing with his trombonist brother Delfeayo.  Jason was progressing so rapidly as a drummer that in 1984 his father started using him consistently on engagements. Jason was starting to become a seasoned road veteran before the age of nine, even traveling to the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Boston for Delfeayo's senior recital. Shortly after graduation from NOCCA high school in 1995, Marsalis ascended to the drum throne of a new group lead by virtuoso pianist and former sideman for Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts. Despite a demanding touring schedule with Roberts, Marsalis furthered his educational goals by attending Loyola University in New Orleans, as well as studying composition with Roger Dickerson at Southern University. New album: Music for Meditation and Relaxation part 1

HAROLD MABERN – MABERN PLAYS COLTRANE – Nueva York, Enero 2018, lanzamiento Nov 2021 Dahomey Dance, Naima Harold Mabern (p) Vincent Herring (sa) Eric Alexander (st) Steve Davis (tbn.) John Webber (b) Joe Farnsworth (dr)           MARCUS ROBERTS – THE TRUTH IS SPOKEN HERE – New York, July 26 & 27, […]

Seasoned property investors know to keep their finger on the pulse of the market, the first place to turn is Herron Todd White's monthly property clock.   Bushy checks the time with HTW's Kevin Brogan and it is good news for the residential market.   Who thought when the pandemic hit Australia 18 months ago, we'd all still be dealing with Covid's uncertainty and fallout. Many Australians are suffering ‘behavioral fatigue', so what impact is this having on property?   Bushy Martin discusses that with Lachlan Vidler from The Atlas Group Buyers Agents.  The bank of mum and dad is now the 5th most popular lender, with many first home buyers getting increasingly frustrated with the rapid rise in home values leaving them falling short. Marcus Roberts from Brighter Finance has some insights and words of warning. If you've bought an underperforming property, then now may actually be a good time to sell it.   Bushy explains why as he wraps up this week's show. RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia's most popular online property show.  Founded by Kevin Turner and hosted by property expert Bushy Martin, RealtyTalk brings you exclusive interviews with Australia's property industry leaders who deliver the latest, red hot property investing news and insights.  Subscribe now to get the latest episodes delivered to your inbox three times a week. RealtyTalk is brought to you by Realty, Australia's leading search and social property distribution platform that helps investors like you beat the crowd, giving you the earliest access to property opportunities, listings, and insights. Check out Realty. RealtyTalk is hosted by top property investment expert, author, and founder of KnowHow Property, Bushy Martin. Find out how Bushy's KnowHow team helps investors unlock freedom with finance and property here, and check out Bushy's podcast Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is supported by BMT helping property investors save thousands of dollars each year by maximizing tax deductions from investment properties. Find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many approaches to property investing, it's no wonder people struggle to understand the fundamentals that drive success in property - Lachlan Vidler shares his unique military approach. Property is a game of finance so Marcus Roberts from Brighter Finance reveals the current mortgage trends that are driving property markets. Big-Data and machine learning technologies are disrupting property with the latest innovations according to data analyst Jordan de Jong of Gameplans. And to finish off the show Bushy discusses why interest only loans should be your only interest as an investor. RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia's most popular online property show.  Founded by Kevin Turner and hosted by property expert Bushy Martin, RealtyTalk brings you exclusive interviews with Australia's property industry leaders who deliver the latest, red hot property investing news and insights.  Subscribe now to get the latest episodes delivered to your inbox three times a week. RealtyTalk is brought to you by Realty, Australia's leading search and social property distribution platform that helps investors like you beat the crowd, giving you the earliest access to property opportunities, listings, and insights. Check out Realty. RealtyTalk is hosted by top property investment expert, author, and founder of KnowHow Property, Bushy Martin. Find out how Bushy's KnowHow team helps investors unlock freedom with finance and property here, and check out Bushy's podcast Get Invested. RealtyTalk is supported by BMT helping property investors save thousands of dollars each year by maximizing tax deductions from investment properties. Find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 1968 to 1973, the public television variety show SOUL!, guided by the enigmatic producer and host Ellis Haizlip, offered an unfiltered, uncompromising celebration of Black literature, poetry, music, and politics—voices that had few other options for national exposure, and, as a result, found the program an improbable place to call home.The series was among the first to provide expanded images of African Americans on television, shifting the gaze from inner-city poverty and violence to the vibrancy of the Black Arts Movement. With participants' recollections and illuminating archival clips, Mr. SOUL! captures a critical moment in culture whose impact continues to resonate, and an unsung hero whose voice we need now more than ever to restore the SOUL of a nation. Stream MR. SOUL! on PBS today.Melissa Haizlip - director/producerBorn in Boston and raised in the US Virgin Islands, Connecticut and New York, director, Melissa Haizlip attended Yale University. After a 25-year career as a professional Broadway stage performer and film and television actor, Haizlip moved to Los Angeles to work in development at the American Film Institute and began casting for independent features. Her film 40, a multi-storyline, international thriller set in Turkey and Africa, premiered at Toronto International Film Festival 2010. Currently a fellow in Stanley Nelson's Firelight Media Producers' Lab, Haizlip participated in the Producers Guild of America Diversity Workshop 2011.She founded Shoes In The Bed Productions, an independent film production company producing cinematic works of non-fiction with an emphasis on diverse new voices and filmmakers of color. Haizlip has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Black Programming Consortium, and ITVS' Diversity Development Fund. Currently, Haizlip is in production with Mr. SOUL! and has several other projects in development.Ed Gerard  - Music Supervisor Ed Gerrard is a Grammy winning Music Supervisor and current Board member for the Guild of Music Supervisors.  The Guild consists of Music Supervisors in the world of Film, TV, Games, Commercials, and Brand Marketing. Ed has also managed artists such as Jon Cleary, Dr. John, Eliane Elias, Gogol Bordello, Hugh Masekela, Ike Turner, Angelique Kidjo, Cassandra Wilson, Deee-Lite, Lisa Fischer, Teddy Pendergrass, Bang Tango, Marcus Roberts, Cheb Khaled, Michelle Shocked, Simi Stone, and Thomas Dolby. Learn more about Lyte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

048: Liz KnowlesGood morning! This is Play It Like It’s Music, I’m Trevor. Thanks for listening.On Wednesday, July 15th of 2020 music is not content. It’s connection.We are nearing 50 episodes of my precious little show, and I’ve got some great interviews in the can here moving forward. Thank you all for staying with us during this monumental crisis, I’m committed to continuing to show up for you when you need a little bit of that musical fellowship to get you through.Me? I’ve been getting deeper and deeper into sound design, playing through my cello suite and getting ready for an album production. Still writing it but we are gathering resources for the big push to track and publish my first album in about 6 years. It’s been quite the hiatus but it’s also time.Today on the show, an amazing fiddler: Liz Knowles. Who will knock you flat![photo by Marianne Mangan]Liz Knowles has brought her distinctive sound—the fire and finesse of Irish fiddle music combined with the tonal richness of the classical violin—to concert stages and festivals across the world. She first distinguished herself as a classical violinist, performing at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and on Broadway, then she stepped out with Marcus Roberts, the Bang-on-a-Can Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, Paula Cole, Steve Reich, and Don Henley among others. Bu it was in New York that she discovered her true passion for Irish music. Soon she was working in Riverdance and as soloist on the soundtrack for the film ‘Michael Collins’ and it was onward and upward from there. She’s a global force.[photo by Earl Richardson]Her trio Open the Door for Three with Kieran O'Hare and Pat Broaders was touring widely (before COVID). After spending nearly four years traveling together overseas, this trio is a well-oiled machine of crafted arrangements and powerful music, gracing the stages of many irish festivals and concert series across the country.We’ve known each other for over 20 years, so this one rolls along. Enjoy my conversation with Liz Knowles, a great musical mind:Press PLAY above to hear my conversation with Liz Knowles[photo by Earl Richardson]Thanks for listening to Play It Like It’s Music. Thanks so much to Liz Knowles for spending some very generous time with us. You can find her at Liz Knowles dot com and follow her on IG @lizknowlesmusic.If you like this show, please tell a friend:Follow me on twitter @trevorexter and talk to me on there if you have thoughts about the show.We're all contending with a mutating professional landscape, jacked revenue streams, a catastrophic global pandemic and plenty of other noise out in the culture.But you gotta keep playing.We don't draw any lines here between scenes or styles.As always, thank you for listening and remember to play it like its music.You can check out my music on bandcamp and other places. It’s all at my website, trevorexter.com. Sign the mailing list on substack to get this show sent right to you the very moment it comes out. Consider hiring me to score your piece, do some cello, teach you lessons, produce your show or back you up onstage. Music is a beautiful thing and it makes the world go round.Big love to your ears.Trevor(Did you press play yet?)...If you like this stuff, help it spread by sharing it!Hear songs: the “Trevor Exter Playlist” on SpotifySign the mailing list!Take lessons from me online!Hire me remotely for cello overdubs or to score your piece.Or to produce your podcast.Follow me on IG TW FBMore @trevorexter.compsst… sign up for emails: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit playitlikeitsmusic.substack.com

Everything has changed and nothing has changed. Top political strategists John McTernan from BCW Global and Marcus Roberts from YouGov join me to look at politics in the post-Covid rebuild.

With the Tory lead cut to 9 points, how worried should Theresa May be ? The Spectator's Katy Balls and YouGov's Marcus Roberts discussed. Presented and produced by Fraser Nelson.

On Labour's manifesto launch and how Corbyn's policies have fared in polling. With Katy Balls and Marcus Roberts. Presented by Fraser Nelson.

With Isabel Hardman and YouGov's Marcus Roberts. Presented by Fraser Nelson

With Isabel Hardman from The Spectator and Marcus Roberts from YouGov. Presented and produced by Fraser Nelson

Presented by Isabel Hardman, with Marcus Roberts and John McTernan

Presented by Isabel Hardman. Guests: Colleen Graffy, Fraser Nelson, James Forsyth, Marcus Roberts, and John McTernan.

With Isabel Hardman and Marcus Roberts. Presented by Fraser Nelson

With Isabel Hardman, James Forsyth and Marcus Roberts. Presented by Fraser Nelson

Spectator podcast discussion with Isabel Hardman, James Forsyth and Marcus Roberts