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STEVE TURRE “SANYAS – LIVE SMOKE JAZZ CLUB” New York, c. 2023Sanyas, These foolish thingsNicholas Payton (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Ron Blake (saxes) Isaiah J. Thompson (p) Buster Williams (b) Lenny White (d) JOHN TAYLOR “ANGEL OF THE PRESENCE” Ludwigsburg, Germany, October 17 & 18, 2004Up too late, Vaguely AsianJohn Taylor (p) Palle Danielsson (b) Martin France (d) GILI LOPES “ALGURES” April, 2023Infant eyes, De longe, BarrinhaJohn Ellis (ts) Helio Alves (p) Vinicus Gomes (g) Gili Lopes (b,comp) Ari Hoenig (d) Rogerio Boccato (perc) Continue reading Puro Jazz 29 de julio, 2024 at PuroJazz.

STEVE TURRE “SANYAS – LIVE SMOKE JAZZ CLUB” New York, c. 2023Sanyas, These foolish thingsNicholas Payton (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Ron Blake (saxes) Isaiah J. Thompson (p) Buster Williams (b) Lenny White (d) JOHN TAYLOR “ANGEL OF THE PRESENCE” Ludwigsburg, Germany, October 17 & 18, 2004Up too late, Vaguely AsianJohn Taylor (p) Palle Danielsson (b) Martin France (d) GILI LOPES “ALGURES” April, 2023Infant eyes, De longe, BarrinhaJohn Ellis (ts) Helio Alves (p) Vinicus Gomes (g) Gili Lopes (b,comp) Ari Hoenig (d) Rogerio Boccato (perc) Continue reading Puro Jazz 29 de julio, 2024 at PuroJazz.

RON BLAKE MISTAKEN IDENTITY New York ?, c. 2023Stablemates (1) Is that so ? (1), No hype blues (1)Ron Blake (ts,bar) Bobby Broom (g) Nat Reeves (b-1) Reuben Rogers (b-2) Kobie Watkins (d) LISA SOKOLOV PRESENCE New York, May 2002 & Tampere, Finland, November 3, 2002Presence, You do something to me, Hard being human, Home on the rangeLisa Sokolov (vcl,keyboards) acc by John Di Martino (p ) Cameron Brown (b) Gerry Hemingway (d) KENNY DORHAM JAZZ CONTRASTS New York, May 21 & 27 (1) 1957Falling in love with love, La rue (1) (sr out) My old flame (1,2)Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts-2) Hank Jones (p) Betty Glamann (harp-1) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)New York ?, c. Continue reading Puro Jazz 22 Mayo 2024 at PuroJazz.

RON BLAKE MISTAKEN IDENTITY New York ?, c. 2023Stablemates (1) Is that so ? (1), No hype blues (1)Ron Blake (ts,bar) Bobby Broom (g) Nat Reeves (b-1) Reuben Rogers (b-2) Kobie Watkins (d) LISA SOKOLOV PRESENCE New York, May 2002 & Tampere, Finland, November 3, 2002Presence, You do something to me, Hard being human, Home on the rangeLisa Sokolov (vcl,keyboards) acc by John Di Martino (p ) Cameron Brown (b) Gerry Hemingway (d) KENNY DORHAM JAZZ CONTRASTS New York, May 21 & 27 (1) 1957Falling in love with love, La rue (1) (sr out) My old flame (1,2)Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts-2) Hank Jones (p) Betty Glamann (harp-1) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)New York ?, c. Continue reading Puro Jazz 22 Mayo 2024 at PuroJazz.

This week on the podcast we reveal the Don Pardo Award winner for Season 5. This high prestigious honor is bestowed onto a person or group of people who contribute to the show's success despite not being eligible for traditional election into the Hall. Transcript: Track 2:[0:42] Thank you so much, Doug Donatz. It is great to be here in the SNL Hall of Fame.The SNL Hall of Fame podcast is a weekly affair where each episode we take a deep dive into the career of a former cast member, host, musical guest, or writer and add them to the ballot for your consideration.Once the nominees have been announced, we turn to you, the listener, to vote for the most deserving and help determine who will be enshrined for perpetuity in the hall.Except for this week. Because this is our very special Don Pardo Award show where the three of us, Thomas, Matt, and myself put our heads together and award the Don Pardo Award to a deserving individual, or in the case of this year's award, deserving individuals.I won't bury the lead any longer, but before I go anywhere, please. please wipe your feet.Track 2:[1:43] This week, we are going to be talking about a major component of Saturday Night Live, and that is the SNL band.So the way we're going to tackle this is we're going to go in chronological order to the best of our ability.We might miss a couple of years, but we can fill Fill in the blanks as necessary for you to get your little history lesson.But this has been enough of me talking right now.How are you doing, Thomas? Hey, JD.Doing really well. It's nice to be on a little like an actual episode with you and Matt, like the three of us kind of uniting here. Yeah. One united front.This is really fun. We were talking as we're recording this, we're coming off a really fantastic Kristen Wiig episode. So I think all of us are kind of energized by SNL right now.So we're taking that energy from the recent Kristen Wiig episode and putting it forth here for this. Oh, that's fantastic.Matt, you're not in your usual corner this week. No, no. Yeah, I've moved things, moved my desk around.I need to make room to watch that, you know, 1970s French disco funk and dance around.Track 2:[3:00] I wonder if they were even i know when they counted the numbers they were speaking french but i wonder how much of the rest of it was was actual french my wife was asleep on the couch i would have asked her she's a french teacher i wanted to wake her up and say you got to watch this sketch but she was gone i'll ask i'll show it to her today and ask it sounded right from my grade nine general French.So it may be like Google Translate. Who knows?But it had the right shapes. Yeah. And I think Bowen's a French speaker.So I think at least Bowen was probably speaking good real. Oh, OK. I think he is. Yeah. Didn't realize that.Well, Matt and I have failed our Canadian tests here.For those listening from other places in the world, Canadians are not truly bilingual, even though our country is.Track 2:[3:52] But I digress. Let's start at the start.Track 2:[3:57] And speaking of Canadians, we're going to talk about the original SNL band.And it's not band leader, but it's musical director. And that is Howard Shore, who is immensely talented.He played the alto sax in the band, and he, like I said, was the band leader.But he was, before he came to SNL, he worked with Lorne Michaels and Hart Pomerantz on the Lorne and Hart Terrific Hour. hour.And when Lauren got SNL, it seemed like a slam dunk for him to come South and work with Saturday Night Live.To me, his most defining moment in the role is that he wrote the closing.He wrote Waltz in D, is it D minor?Waltz in A, written by a founding member, Howard Shore.And And that is something, maybe the only thing other than update that is like lasted the duration of the show.I'm not as versed in the 80s. I don't know if they ended in Waltz and A, but definitely all the Lorne Michaels era, it ends with that.And it's always very exciting when you get to hear the bulk of it and you get to see the credits roll and you get to see them mingling on the stage.Track 2:[5:24] Oftentimes here in Canada, when it aired on global TV, they would cut it off and you wouldn't see much of anything.But now for some reason, you get to see it all.Track 2:[5:35] Uh, do you guys have any feelings about that original music director in that original band?I'm going to get into more detail in a moment, but I'm just curious if you guys have any sort of thoughts or feelings.We talked a little bit about this concept in the Don Pardo episode from last season, Matt and I, but it's just branding.And you touched on it, JD, like the Waltz and A and all of that, like the SNL band, And even with them playing in between sketches and bumpers and stuff, it all goes toward the branding of the show, the show's identity.And when talking about Howard Shore, the fact that he created such an iconic piece of music that's obviously stood the test of time.Like how much aside unless you're one of the more famous cast members or lauren michaels himself it's hard to find somebody who's had such an imprint as far as the identity and branding of the show so right away like he's he's an icon just because of that along with the other like founding members of the snl band but howard shore will highlight at this moment as like the leader So that's what sticks out to me about Howard Shore, specifically his contribution to SNL.How about you, Matt? Yeah, for me, I feel like he's one of those instrumental components creating the feeling Thomas was saying.Track 2:[7:03] Because that early band was much more involved in the day-to-day operations.They were. The later bands, because they would play as part of the show.So you don't get that anymore.In those early first few seasons, they would do extended musical numbers.Or like there's this one sketch with Lily Tomlin where the entire band are dressed up as nurses.That's right. And they do St. James Infirmary Blues.And it's it's just like they're they're they're a component of those early days, setting the tone, part of the vibe of the entire thing.Uh and i think it's no small part due to the camaraderie that shore had with the rest of them, that's right the rest of the cast yeah you're gonna mention this jd but also like the ama king b yes i was just gonna go there that's so funny.Track 2:[8:16] To Matt's point, they were much more a part of the show.You have the nurse band, you have the beekeeper outfit.Track 2:[8:28] Not to mention the fact that the band is responsible for creating interstitial music for sketches and even main music for sketches in some cases.So, I think that that is woven into the fabric of the blueprint or the DNA of SNL at this point.Even though, you know, more contemporary SNL bands aren't as involved.Now, I say that having just come off the Kristen Wiig episode where we got a really funny joke from Lenny Pickett.And that was just, you know, just fantastic.To steal a page from matt's book and just offer you a little trivia i thought it was very interesting that howard shore gave the name blues brothers to akroyd and belushi he was the one who came up with that term and obviously we know how successful the blues brothers were both on the show and in their feature debut uh you know really good stuff shore moved on from snl and And had a phenomenal career post-SNL, scoring films.And he scored films all through the 80s. There are some pseudo-notable ones that I don't have written down right now.But in the early 2000s and late 90s, I think it's late. Is Lord of the Rings late 90s?Track 2:[9:57] Or is it early 2000s? I think the first one was early 2000s.Early 2000s. So it entered production late 90s.Sure. So he did the score for all three of those movies and the three Hobbit films.And to me, that is just phenomenal.He's won three Academy Awards. He's been nominated for Golden Globe Awards.He has won some Emmy Awards as well.And he's just all over the place in terms of success. sass.He's been pursuing music since he was basically eight or nine years old.Track 2:[10:36] At 13 and 14, he became good friends with the young Lorne Michaels in summer camp.And obviously, we know what happened from there.Gosh, if I could have been in summer camp with Lorne Michaels, if only, maybe I'd have a different career right now. But I digress.Any other thoughts on Howard Shore and his influence and importance in the legacy of SNL?Yeah, I think Howard Shore, and not just him. So I'm looking at like the members of the founding band.A lot of them were in the Blues Brothers.So a lot of them played in the Blues Brothers and like role class musicians. You had Paul Schaefer.That's right. Yeah, involved. And of course, we know Paul Schaefer went on to do he was accredited cast member.Paul Schaefer at one point. Tom Bones Malone is a really well respected trombone and trumpet player in the music world.So you have all these world-class musicians, Cheryl Hardwick on keyboards, all these people, super well-respected.And Howard Shore is like the leader of this group.But these musicians, and this is going to be a theme throughout our conversation, are just world-class musicians.Track 2:[11:52] Do you two know if Shore was responsible for putting, I'm guessing he was, but for putting the band actually together?Other yeah i would imagine so because i mean that's how it works now uh as reading an interview, uh maddie rice uh the guitarist and she was talking about how lenny the audition it was sort of like the their version of the lauren michaels the musician's version of the lauren michaels audition where he just sort of sits there dead faced kind of thing but yeah like so i i would assume like he's just going around and getting the best of the best of these musicians that.Track 2:[12:31] At that point, it's a regular gig, good money.So for the 70s, that's a nice enticement to a lot of musicians, I'm sure.You're in New York. You're in New York, yeah. So you have ample opportunity to go to a live venue and play during the week if you're not rehearsing.Almost like the stand-ups and the sketch artists on SNL. Very similar through-line there. That's interesting, Matt. Yeah.Well, shall we move forward? Shore was there, I guess, from the inception through 1979.Track 2:[13:05] So he left when everybody else left, including Lorne Michaels.There were two band leaders in the early 80s, one that only lasted a year, I want to say.Yeah. And one that was three or four years on top of that.And then Lorne came back. so kenny vance succeeded howard shore as the musical director but kenny vance right he was only there basically probably just when gene dumanian was there as the producer so i think maybe when dick ebersole came uh some of the retooling that they did uh i imagine uh affected kenny vance as well as musical director but then they replaced him with the aforementioned tom Tom Bones Malone, who was in the original SNL band that Howard Shore was musical director of.So Tom Bones Malone from 81 to 85 was the musical director.Not that much on Tom Bones Malone. I just know you always hear that name as far as when you talk about great respected musicians.Track 2:[14:10] The name Tom Bones Malone is one that I remember people always talking about.Out but so it was kenny vance from 80 to 81 and tom malone from 81 to 85 i don't know much about that period i just know tom bones if he got bones as a nickname yeah no it's tom bones malone he's like and speaks to the quality of the music those original musicians uh he played multiple instruments aside from trombone he played saxophone trumpet tuba flute bass guitar.Track 2:[14:42] Oh like he could be half the band if and i mean that that was all these musicians were these multi-instrumentalist talent powerhouses um so so yeah it's just it's amazing again like i think that period is sort of like a weird dark period in a lot of ways where a lot of that doesn't make it out kind of like a black hole of saturday night live but it's a little bit yeah yeah tougher to to find information on that era.So that brings us to a member, I want to say he was a member of Tom Bones Malone, his troupe.You guys can correct me if I'm wrong, but he became bandleader, and that is G.E.Smith, and we're going to pass the torch to Thomas on this one.Track 2:[15:27] Yeah, so they were doing retooling, so Dick Ebersole left, and so Lorne Michaels came back to the show in 1985, so they're doing a lot of retooling.That was the year, you know, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, we saw Lovitz and Nora Dunn and Dennis Miller come into this season, but just a lot of reshuffling and new energy into the show.So that's the season that G.E. Smith started as the musical director of the Saturday Night Live band.I don't know, Jamie, that he was in previous iterations. I think he's a Lorne guy.Okay. And he knows Lorne because G.E. Smith, he was married to Gilda Radner for a couple years in the early 80s. So he got to know Lorne that way.And we've seen, obviously, now that Lorne hires people who he knows and trusts.That's a really big factor. So you're right. Right. If I had married Gilda Radner in the early 80s, I might have a different career path as well.Track 2:[16:31] But as it stands, G.E. Smith's the one who married Gilda Radner.So he became SNL bandleader in 1985.But G.E. Smith, if you've ever heard him speak, he has the blues in his blood.He's like a true blues man, the way he speaks and just his cadence.And you could tell he plays the blues when you listen to G.E. Smith talk.He did a really great episode, I'm going to say probably around when COVID first came up with Marc Maron. He was on WTF with Marc Maron. Oh.Yeah. So he and Marc Maron just geeked out about music because Marc's a guitar player.And so he and G.E. Smith just geeked out about the blues and, oh, what about this musician? What about this guy and that guy?And so it was like two music blues geeks. Oh, that's great. So you can tell, you can feel it in G.E.Smith's blood that he's a blues man. He started playing guitar when he was four years old.Track 2:[17:26] He started kind of learning cursory notes when he was four.Yeah. And by seven, he actually got like a friend of the family gifted him a really good, like the nice starter acoustic guitar.So G.E. Smith's been playing since he was a really tiny kid.You could tell he's just a he's just such a prodigy. That's what he was. He was a prodigy.Yeah. When he was a kid, man, he's he's he's just he's gotten his blood.And he said something to Marion that I thought was interesting. and it says a lot about G Smith's musical style so he said in in talking about the Beatles and the Stones and stuff he said he respected the Beatles he liked the Beatles but it was the Rolling Stones and the Kinks he said that really like motivated him as far as music goes so that's just where he's coming from like he likes the Beatles but he's like a Stones guy so I think that could say a lot about a musician when they state that like which way they lean you know what what I'm saying he has more stones in him he ended up working with Mick Jagger which is probably was probably cool for him but does that make sense like like you get to kind of tell when a musician says I like the Beatles but like I had like the stones more in me absolutely and that he mentions the kinks too yeah I can add that vibes with me or I'm like yeah yeah I get a kinks energy.Track 2:[18:46] Yeah, so this guy is just a true blue musician. He played with Hall & Oates.He was on some of Hall & Oates' biggest records from 79 through the mid-80s.G.E. Smith was... So that's what he was doing in the early 80s.He was mainly playing and touring with Hall & Oates.He's done albums with Tom Waits, Mick Jagger, Carly Simon, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan.Track 2:[19:09] Worked closely with David Bowie and Roger Waters. I mean, this guy has been around.That's what he loves. He loves playing. He's made a lot of connections, very well respected.Track 2:[19:19] And we talk about branding, you guys. And I know, JD, I'm pretty sure this is when you started watching, was around the mid-80s. Maybe when Phil Hartman and Carvey and Lovitz and those guys.G.E. Smith, to me, was part of the fabric of the show. They would even build G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live band.And watching him, the dude with the blonde ponytail, just shredding on the guitar.Guitar like he was to me as a viewer part of like that branding he was part of like the essence of the show i don't know if either of you felt that way watching that era of snl absolutely every time they cut to commercial you just see him wailing away on that guitar uh with these incredible licks and it's just yeah that was just the moment and it's like i that early ge smith you know saturday night live band is like i couldn't at that time i couldn't have imagined it i can almost hear don pardo saying it ge smith on the 70 my wife the way he said ge smith it was like it felt like it meant something i don't know here's something nitpicky do we know what ge stands for oh george edward george edward smith oh it's cooler george edward dad actually oh let's say that again george edward haddad.Track 2:[20:43] Yeah, his dad's side of the family is Lebanese. Oh, wow.So, yeah, so he grew up kind of like culturally Lebanese in a lot of ways, G.E. Smith did. That's fascinating.Yeah, so like a real cultured guy, a lot of influences, has worked, like I said, with so many people.People uh he says and he gives he gives credit to a lot of people that were in the his band at snl because he tells he tells marin that he just wanted to keep up with these amazing musicians, so he's like that that's just what you know that that's he said that was my role in the band i was kind of like the leader but like these were world class he's like snl had the budget he said this is a big show they had the budget to get these amazing musicians so he's like i felt every week like i just had to keep up man well he gives a lot of credit he gives a lot of credit to uh to the other people uh that were in the snl band at the same time and i'm looking and um yeah it was guys like george young i know he's a he's a pretty respected player earl gardner who was there forever he started with ge smith all these really great uh great musicians matt chamberlain that That blew my mind when I read that.Yeah, he was probably best known for Pearl Jam, but he's been drummer for a lot of bands. Soundgarden?Track 2:[22:05] Soundgarden, yeah. He was, from 91 to 92, he was part of G.E.Smith's band a little bit.We'd see David Johansson as Buster Poindexter make appearances every now and then in that era.Track 2:[22:18] So, yeah, G.E. Smith really gives a lot of credit to other musicians, the people in his band.Even though he was the one that was billed and people just think of G.E.Smith from that era, he really is very complimentary of all the musicians that he got to work with on SNL.There seems to be a through line here so far that these band leaders put together these world-class bands to play one night a week for 90 minutes. Yeah, right.Probably the best gig going. Yeah, what a great gig. Yeah.Well, from GE Smith, we go to...The longest running, the Kenan of band leaders.I don't know that anyone will surpass his record at this point because I don't know when he's leaving even.But this brings us to Lenny Pickett and his cohort at times that I'm sure Matt is going to get into here.Based on a Facebook post I read earlier today. Yes. Well, Lenny was one of those 1985 hires. So he came in at the same time as G.E. Smith.Track 2:[23:34] He was co-musical director with Cheryl Hardwick, who founding band member.She was co-musical director with G.E. Smith.She was in the band until 1995 when she retired at the end of season 25.So, I mean, she was the last member of the founding band.But so you get this i think that's why there's such a through line in the psychology of the band leaders because you had members of that original band all through the years up until you know 95 like just a little over you know a little under a decade ago so you you've got like just the psychology and it is a very music forward psychology uh you've got going on like He's a former member of Tower of Power, R&B funk band, amazing.He led their horn section before joining the SNL band.Track 2:[24:30] He's entirely self-taught. This is a guy who picked up his instruments as a kid and just taught himself, except for a brief period where he went to work with a particular musician for less than a year.So I don't even really count that. So he's learned everything on his own.He went to study with Burt Wilson, a jazz musician, for a short time.But he can also play clarinet, flute, as well as the alto saxophone.He's considered a virtuoso of the altissimo register.This is a technique where you can just change your position of your tongue and the shape of your throat and make your saxophone play way outside of its register so he'll you'll key like a b flat and you'll get a high f that kind of thing like totally outside of the range so that's why he gets this incredible performance out of his uh out of his saxophone because he's like pushing it beyond the limits but you know.Track 2:[25:37] He's performed with the greats. He's also performed with Paul and Oates.He performed with David Bowie as well.Aaron Neville, Katy Perry, Talking Heads. He was recently a part of Love This Giant, an album by David Byrne and St. Vincent.So he played saxophone. Wild.So, I mean, he's still a vibrant, powerful musician.He surrounded himself with, if we look at this, his current band, they're all veterans at this point there's only a couple of people who are relatively new uh you know leon uh pendarvis keyboard since 1980 he predate he's like predates the you know the band leader uh alex foster 85 uh steve turay trombone 85 christine olman vocals since 91 sean pelton drums since 92.Valerie Naranjo, you see like rocking out back there every every episode.95 James Keenis 2000.Ron Blake, he's on baritone sax 2005.Track 2:[26:50] Toughest Zimbabwe keyboard since 2010.And then you have Maddie Rice, a guitarist that I mentioned earlier, and Summer DeMarco, who's on trumpet both 20 and 20 and 2022 respectively so for the most part these are band members who are seasoned respected and talented musicians um and it's like an incredible like i was doing a little bit of digging into their process and i have to say in a in some ways they have it harder than the sketch comedians because they don't generally come in during the week they come in on saturday day.Track 2:[27:29] Sometimes they'll do a bit of a rehearsal on Friday if it's a complex piece, like a big piece.But they work with Elijah Bruggeman. He's the sketch musical director.And he will collaborate like Rice was talking about, the Tampon Farm sketch, where Kate actually laid down a guitar track.But it was you know it's not professional quality because she's just a home guitar player so she came over and played over that and sort of expanded the composition but they did that on thursday so it's like she just came in listened to the track and just sort of noodled something over top of it and uh but yeah like they will come in they'll they'll start rehearsal on friday a Saturday and then be ready for dress.Track 2:[28:26] So it's just like, there's no time there. And like those sketches are so tight.Like you look at the sketches just past weekend, you had multiple sketches where you've got this intense musical number or, or some of the classic sketches where, where you've got music feature very prominently.No, they've had a day to figure that out is like, this is why you have the best of the best on that band.Track 2:[28:52] Yeah they i noticed snl especially this season in season 49 they like to do one sketches where a character gives a dramatic monologue and then you hear like the dramatic music playing in the background so yeah so a lot of i don't think a lot of people realize that in in most of these sketches that require music that's the band that's like the house band playing in a lot of these sketches so it's not just like oh we're gonna play uh in between commercials or we're gonna play the good nights or or whatever like they're like involved in sketches i think that's a really good thing to bring up pros pros they are absolutely pros pros and very well deserving of this prestigious award the don pardo award that we will be presenting every season uh so far the list is short it's don pardo and the snl band any final thoughts on the snl band gentlemen i'm curious who you think might be good for the like when lenny retires to take over the reins hmm.Track 2:[30:01] This is almost, I mean, this is almost harder than Who Replaces Lorne, because with Lorne, it's a short list.But like we could, if I knew anything about, you know, jazz music in New York and, you know, R&B music in New York, I would have a couple names for you.But I don't. So I don't even have any names.Thomas? Yeah, I wonder if SNL would do something like want to pry like John Batiste or something from his Stephen Colbert gig.Oh, wow. So here's the thing. Maddie was in that band. Yeah, yeah.Yeah, Maddie came from that band. I kind of feel like she's being lined up because she's featured more and more prominently in the transitions and stuff.She's also a multi-instrumentalist. she's young so she can she's sort of got the vibe for the modern sound but also, jazz musician and guitarist so she has that respect for the old ways as well as the new ways I think she'd be a good fit to sort of transition a new era because I don't Lenny would leave before season 50 but you know like if there was a new new guard let's say were to take over I think that would be a good fit because it's it's a legacy.Track 2:[31:25] How old is Pickett? When he turned 31, 31, he was born at 31.She. Oh, sorry. Sorry. Lenny Pickett.Lenny is he was born in 1956.OK. No. Yeah. Lenny's turning 70 in three days, actually, on April 10th.So as we're recording this, Lenny's going to be he's 70 when this when this. Yeah. April 10th, 1954.Sorry. Yeah. So he might be. Yeah. No, I think Matt brings up a good point about Matty Rice, though. Matty. Yeah. Yeah, Maddie's 30, 31.Track 2:[31:57] She could be next in line to follow, to succeed Lenny Pickett, for sure.She did a good interview with Vulture earlier this year.That was the interview that I think Matt was referencing, was her Vulture interview.So yeah, she used to play in John Batiste's Stay Human house band for Stephen Colbert.My wife and I, a few years ago, went and saw a taping of Stephen Colbert.Dana Carvey was on that. So that was like, as an SNL fan, that was pretty special.So I got to see Maddie and John Batiste and do their thing.It's interesting about Maddie Rice is, and it's kind of unfortunate too, but she was almost at the center of a really, really unfortunate nonsensical discussion online.Imagine that, a nonsensical discussion online.Line but people were focusing in on if she laughed or not during the monologue and her reactions during the monologue and i think she even came out and said i've seen a lot of these jokes in this monologue like this is probably the third or fourth time that i've seen it so she said she doesn't want to like do fake laughter so she's like these are just kind of my it's not no offense against the host or whoever's doing the monologue but it's just so it was just very weird like yeah Yeah. Focusing on Maddie Rice's reaction.Track 2:[33:15] And to be fair to her, most of the other band are pretty deadpan during that, too, because they don't want to they don't want to telegraph stuff.Yeah. They want to, you know. Right. And J.D.Track 2:[33:34] Right. So so what you want to refresh people's memories about that?Yeah, well, it was interesting. Kristen came up for her monologue.And before she monologued, she said, you know what?I haven't talked to the band in a while. Toughest on keys. How you doing?Sean on drums. How about you?Great. Lenny on sax. How you doing? I'm OK.And it was something that we just have not seen before on the show in that manner.So it was really, for a show that is 49 years old to do something it hasn't done before is pretty incredible.And I think that's why we pointed it out to each other earlier today, because it does seem sort of shocking in a sense.But it just goes to show you how important this group of people truly are, that they can, you know, take us to a commercial break.Oftentimes, when there's not enough time for another sketch, we get a commercial break, and then we come back to an interstitial, and then another commercial break before we go to Walt's and A.Track 2:[34:45] So that is this year's Don Pardo Award winner.We have some exciting news as well.As you're listening to this, we are opening voting today, and voting will run through the 17th of May, at which time we will do some tabulation, and then we will present with you the Monday episode that will reveal Season 5's SNL Hall of Fame.Gentlemen, it has been an absolute pleasure for Matt Ardill and Thomas Senna. 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Versatile and sophisticated jazz guitarist Ron Jackson has performed, recorded and taught music in over 30 countries. With a varied career as a performer, composer and arranger, Highlights include shows and tours with artists such as Taj Mahal, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Coryell, Benny Golson, Oliver Lake, Russell Malone and Mulgrew Miller. Ron has been featured as a leader in jazz festivals all over the world, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Jazz Festivals and Winter Jazzfest, NYC. Born in the Philippines, lived in many states as a kid, then settled in Harvard, Massachusetts, west of Boston, Ron was initially influenced by rock guitar greats like Jimmy Page, before falling under the spell of jazz and following the style and career of jazz guitar luminaries like Pat Metheny and George Benson. After attending Berklee School of Music on scholarship, studying jazz composition and arranging, Ron spent two formative years in the mid-1980's living and playing guitar with the lively expat jazz community in Paris, France. Ron moved to New York City where he remains an active participant in Gotham's always vibrant jazz scene. A master of the six, seven and twelve string guitars, Ron appeared on over 40 albums by such artists as Hal Singer, Graeme Norris, Ron Blake, Gisele Jackson and T.K. Blue, before founding the independent record label Roni Music in 2003 which has since released some of his eight of his albums as a leader including The Dream I Had (2003), Flubby Dubby (2008) and Akustik InventYours (2014). His latest project, Jazz Standards and Other Songs (2019) is an alluring mix of familiar jazz numbers and innovative adaptations of songs from other genre's like his trendsetting arrangement for jazz trio of Drake's “Passion Fruit.” Ron was grateful to be selected as the winner of the 1996 Heritage International Jazz Guitar Competition. He has also been a recipient of the 2012 Donald Knutson Memorial Development Fund and the 1991 and 2000 Meet the Composer Performance Fund. He endorses, Eastman Guitars, Kremona Guitars, Aria Classical Guitars, Paul Reed Smith Guitars and Godin Guitars. An acclaimed music educator, Ron currently teaches guitar at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The New School, Midori and Friends, and is the founder and director of the website www.practicejazzguitar.com. Ron has held master classes, concerts and workshops at Jazz at Lincoln Center-Jazz in the Schools, The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Escuela Creativa Musica in Madrid, Spain and California State University. Ron has made appearances in several major motion pictures including The Greatest Showman, Vulgar, and Fly by Night. He has also performed in pit orchestras on many Broadway and off-Broadway shows including Avenue Q, Fosse, Shuffle Along, and Bring In `Da Noise, Bring In `Da Funk. In recent years, Ron has also developed a side career as a freelance writer for Acoustic Guitar magazine where he's published educational and guitar instructional articles. WEBSITE: https://ronjacksonmusic.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ronjacksonmusic/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ronjacksonmusic/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fronjacksonmusic SPOTIFY:

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Matt Theissen, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 502, and one of Theissen's survivors, Captain Ron Blake. In this episode, we get the in depth story from both perspectives of this incredible rescue, a rescue that earned Thiessen an Air Medal and changed Blake's life, forever. Thiessen's Air Medal: “The crew launched from Air Station Kodiak in response to a distress signal emanating from a life raft with four survivors from the Fishing Vessel (F/V) Hunter. The vessel iced over, capsized and sank forcing the crew to abandon ship. With gusty 50-knot winds, churning seas and near-zero visibility due to billowing ice fog, Petty Officer Thiessen willingly deployed using a degraded hoist to the survivors below. Rapidly assessing the survivors, he towed the most critical from the raft through the icy water and breaking waves to the rescue basket. With his mask rendered useless by the freezing spray, he was forced to discard it, leaving his face exposed to the harsh elements. During the hour-long rescue, his eyes repeatedly froze shut, requiring him to continuously submerge his face in the arctic water to maintain his vision. At one point, he displayed tremendous physical prowess that demanded several minutes of maximum effort swimming to catch the swiftly drifting raft. Recovering the second survivor proved treacherous as the helicopter cabin had become encrusted with ice.” Enjoy! This episode is powered by Vertical Helicasts. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Collins Aerospace. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts.

ROY HARGROVE – THE LOVE SUITE : IN MAHOGANY – LIVE “ALICE TULLY HALL” Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York, September 22, 1993 Young daydreams (Beauteous visions), Obviously destined Roy Hargrove (tp,vcl,comp) Andre Hayward (tb) Jesse Davis (as) Ron Blake (ts,sop) Marc Cary (p) Rodney Whitaker (b) Gregory Hutchinson (d) THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET – LIVE FROM THE NORTHWEST, 1959 Live, Portland, Oregon, April, 1959 Basin Street Blues, These Foolish Things, Gone with the Wind Paul Desmond (as) Dave Brubeck (p) Eugene Wright (b) Joe Morello (d) MARK TURNER QUARTET – LIVE “THE VILLAGE VANGUARD” New York, June 18 & 19, 2022 Bridgetown, Lennie groove Jason Palmer (tp) Mark Turner (ts,comp) Joe Martin (b) Jonathan Pinson (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 27 diciembre 2023 – Copy at PuroJazz.

Emerging saxophonists, emerging guitarists, established masters, and the good feeling that we're in the middle of a great time for jazz lovers where tradition and innovation bring about tons of good music. The playlist features Freddy DeBoe; Azat Bayazitov; Silvan Joray; Filippo Sala; Gabor Gado, Veronika Harcsa; Zsòfia Boros [pictured]; Ron Blake; Joe Peri; Martin Wind, Jim McNeely and Ed Neumeister. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18216397/Mondo-Jazz [from "Lora Blu" onward]. Happy listening!

Holding down the bari chair at Saturday Night Live, performing with musicians like Christian McBride, and teaching at Julliard have saxophonist Ron Blake at full capacity. These time constraints left little time for him to focus on his own music, but fortunately he enlisted the help of his long time friend guitarist Bobby Broom and has recently released Mistaken Identity, his first recording under his own name in fifteen years. In this episode of LINER NOTES Ron talks about the journey that has taken him from the Virgin Islands to NYC and from classical saxophonist to jazz saxophonist.

On this episode of Riffin on Jazz; Howard, Chuck and Deborah are joined by special guest Ulysses Owens Jr. as they explore his amazing music career. We then hear some fantastic artists with similar style like Wynton Marsalis, Ron Blake and more.

This content is for Members only. Come and join us by subscribing here In the meantime, here's some more details about the show: It's a warm welcome then to the man himself: Dr. Brad Stone - the JazzWeek Programmer of the Year 2017, who's here every Thursday to present The Creative Source - a two hour show, highlighting jazz-fusion and progressive jazz flavours from back then, the here and now, plus occasional forays into the future. Please feel free to get in touch with Brad with any comments or suggestions you might have; he'll be more than happy to hear from you: brad@soulandjazz.com or follow him via Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy! The Creative Source 26th October 2023 Artist - Track - Album - Year Russ Spiegel    The Underdown Groove    Caribbean Blue    2023 Bob McChesney    Crown Him with Many Crowns    Come Sunday    2023 Aguankó    Espacio Verde    Unidad    2023 Afro Peruvian New Trends Orchestra, Artistic Director Corina Bartra    Ecstasy Green    Cosmic Synchonicities (Sincronicidades Cosmicas)    2023 Carlos Henriquez    Latin Gemini    A Nuyorican Tale    2023 Audrey Ochoa    The Tail of a Lion    The Head of a Mouse    2023 Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm    La Bruja    Grit & Grace    2023 Ron Blake    Beyond Yesterday's Tomorrows    Mistaken Identity    2023 John & David Sneider    Points of Light    Sneid Remarks    2023 Geoff Bradfield/Richard D. Johnson/John Tate/Samuel Jewell    Corea    Our Heroes    2023 Wally Schnalle    Always    Idiot Fist 4tet    2023 Chris Lee    Castalia    Quintet Music    2023 Chuck Owen and the WDR Big Band    Arabian Nights (feat. Sara Caswell)    Renderings    2023 John LaBarbera Big Band    Tranesome    Grooveyard    2023 Adam Levy    Vermouth    Spry    2023 Russel Kranes/Alex Levine/Sam Weber/Jay Sawyer    Feint    Anchor Points    2023 Tina Raymond    Eight of Wands    Divinations    2023 Steve Million    Time Remembered    Perfectly Spaced    2023 Allison Au with the Migrations Ensemble    Migration    Migrations    2023 Allison Au with the Migrations Ensemble    Pecola    Migrations    2023 Allison Au with the Migrations Ensemble    I Dream a World    Migrations    2023 Loren Stillman    Fearless Dreamer    Time and Again    2023 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 26th October 2023 appeared first on SoulandJazz.com | Stereo, not stereotypical ®.

Sam Smith is a composer, arranger, and sought-after bassist based in Boston, MA. He has gained such an insight on the bass that the AuburnPub said that "watching Smith play, the line between bassist and bass blurs." The young bassist looks to always improve himself as an individual musician, as well as with the music that is brought to him by other artists. Smith constantly plays local in the Greater Boston area, and has brought his expertise around the world from the USA to China, The Netherlands, France, and the UK, playing as a sideman and bandleader for many musical projects. The bassist has played at esteemed venues such as Dizzy's Club, Wally's Cafe Jazz Club, and Smalls Jazz Club and has played and/or recorded with the likes of Cassandra Wilson, Ron Blake, Stefon Harris, Joe Magnarelli, Jesus Molina, Aaron Parks, and Terri Lyne Carrington.    Learn more: www.samsmithbass.com

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk All-star contemporary jazz, latin swing, mellow keyboard grooves, underground hip-hop, refreshing bop, acid-jazz funk opus, jazz fusion quartet, Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'50] Brian Landrus - Canopy of Trees (Red List: Music Dedicated to the Preservation of Our Endangered Species PALMETTO Tr 1) Brian Landrus cl, comp Ryan Keberle tb Geoffrey Keezer keys Nir Felder gtr Ron Blake tnr Jaleel Shaw alto Lonnie Plaxico bs John Hadfield perc Steve Roach tpt Rudy Royston dr Corey King vcDedicated to the preservation of our Endangered Species - this is an all-star lineup with beautiful clarinet from Brian![45'01] Christian Jacob - The Hipper They Are The Harder They Fall (Saunders) New Jazz Standards Vol5 The Music of Carl Saunders SELF RELEASE Tr4 Christian Jacob pno Darek Oles bs Joe LaBarbera drHandpicked by multi-Grammy nominated, Christian Jacob from Carl Saunders New Jazz Standards ‘book' of over 300 tunes, this is Vol 5 of Carl Saunders' heralded “New Jazz Standards” series - played brilliantly by Christian and his strong supporting cast.[8'46] Kibrom Birhane - Merkato (Here and There FLYING CARPET Tr1)Kibrom Birhane Keys Krar perc Nadav Peled gtr Randal Fisher sx Fabio Santana tb Glenn Holdaway tpt Kahlil Cummings perc Jake Najor dr Dave Pinewood bs "The future of Ethiopian Jazz" right here - Having absorbed thousand year old Ethiopian orthodox chanting as a child, while expertly acquainting himself with the traditional instruments of the region, Kibrom has focused his diverse musical talents studying past Ethiopian Jazz legends from the 1970s with modern day contemporaries while continuing to reach new depths and discovery.[13'52] Ella Fitzgerald - Cheek to Cheek (Berlin) Ella at the Hollywood Bowl – The Irving Berlin Songbook VERVE Tr6 Ella Fitzgerald vc with the Paul Weston OrchestraUnreleased live concert of Ella performing songs from her beloved Irving Berlin songbook with a full orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, recently discovered in Norman Granz's private collection. [32'03] Steve Lehman & Sélébéyone – Gas Akap (Xabu: The Unseen Tr4) Gaston Bandimic vc (Wolof) HPrizm vc (English) Steve Lehman alto/comp Maciek Lasserre sop Damion Reid dr Sélébéyone means “intersection” in Wolof: groundbreaking work with shifting rhythms and state of the art sound design exploring spirituality and mysticism through the lens of experimental music.[20'08] Antonio Sanchez – Mi Palabra (Bad Hombre Vol II Tr3) Ana Tijoux vc Sanchez dr/comp“Bad Hombre” is drummer Antonio's alter-ego, where he plays virtually all the instruments while adding his compositional, production and percussion talents to “shift” the song to new realms while still leaving its essence intact. [24'03] Ole Matthiessen – Ikke Noget Endnu (Nothing Yet) Social Distancing Blues SUNDANCE DK Tr6Henrik Bolberg tpt Jan zum Vohrde alto Bob Rockwell tnr Ole Matthiessen pno/comp Rune Fog-Nielsen bs Ole Streenberg drOle is a living legend in Danish jazz!  Beautiful contemporary jazz borne out of lockdown.[28'39] Nimbus Sextet feat Nathanial Cross – Forward Thinker (Forward Thinker ACID JAZZ Tr2) Euan Allardice tpt Michael Butcher sx Honza Kourimsky gtr Stephen Jack bs Alex Palmer dr Nichols/Dixon/Stevens/Palmer comp Major Scottish acid jazz talent this multi-national contemp jazz outfit fuses their jazz, world, hip-hop and funk influences uniquely into a strong melodic blend that has set them apart from their contemporaries. [36'36] The Bad Plus – Motivations II (The Bad Plus EDITION Tr1) Reid Anderson bs/comp Dave King dr Ben Monder gtr Chris Speed sx/clTwenty-one years after making their landmark debut as a genre exploding piano-bass-drums trio, the always adventurous group have reinvented themselves as a dynamic quartet.[41'57] Laura Anglade & Sam Kirmayer: Venez Donc Chez Moi (Venez Donc Chez Moi Justin Time Tr1)Laura Anglade vc Sam Kirmayer gtrLaura Anglade is a young Toronto-based jazz vocalist originally from Brousse-Le-Chateau, a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, she is influenced by her parents' gypsy jazz & classical backgrounds.[44'29] UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: En Tut (Ronka) Fresh From Finland Cadillac Tr1 Soloist Manuel Dunkel, sx Kirmo Lintinen condUMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra is the only professional orchestra in Finland specialised in jazz and new rhythm-oriented music. The big band of 16 musicians plays about 100 concerts every year in Finland and abroad. Next week on CPG Bitesize: we're celebrating Generation Gaps, deconstructing big bands and following Jared Schonig wherever he wants to go! Hit subscribe here so you don't miss it!!

Ron Blake joins Chris Merrill to discuss the importance of lifting up those around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting to Know: George! Chicago drummer George Fludas was born in Chicago on October 10, 1966. He was inspired to play drums by his father, who was also a drummer, and who exposed him to great jazz drummers such as Art Blakey, Max Roach, and "Philly" Joe Jones. He attended Lane Tech High School where he majored in music and played percussion in their concert band and orchestra. After briefly attending Roosevelt University's music school in 1985-86, he began freelancing with Chicago greats Von Freeman, Jodie Christian and Lin Halliday, as well as playing in groups with guitarist Bobby Broom, and saxophonists Ron Blake and Eric Alexander. He has subsequently played with many stellar musicians such as Ira Sullivan, Buddy Montgomery, Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Kenny Burrell, Betty Carter, Johnny Griffin, Benny Green, Roy Hargrove, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Carter, Phil Woods, Junior Cook, Slide Hampton, and Bobby Hutcherson. FEATURED RELEASE: Joe Magnarelli “If You Could See Me Now” (2018) https://open.spotify.com/album/6G3uv0...  About Off The Bandstand: Too often, audiences are only able to experience jazz musicians while they're performing on the bandstand. “Off The Bandstand”, hosted by vocalist Christian Wiggs, is a series of one-on-one, informal conversations with members of the jazz scene. Each episode will feature a new guest and provide an opportunity for listeners to get to know more about the people behind the music, as well as their influences and stories throughout their career. Follow your host, Christian Wiggs: ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianwig... ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianwi... ➤ Website: http://www.christianwiggs.com/home

Today's podcast guest is Ron Blake.  A blue collar male who was raped. This podcast shares the challenges and inspirational night that changed Ron's life. He calls it the defining moment of his life...NOT THE RAPE.  Thank you for listening, Mathew & Ron   * This podcast is not meant to serve as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, and is not a substitute for therapy.   Series Three partner: A Growing Space, A private practice, training and consulting service. We serve individuals, couples, children and families, in their growth and healing journeys. Text LEARN to 623-202-4553 right now to learn a little more.   The reason they rock: You will learn about your body and brain and how they can function together in a balanced way. When you complete each session you will leave with at least one tool to aid you in your healing/growth. These weekly take away skills and experiments will allow you to try on different, hand selected strategies. Text LEARN to 623-202-4553 right now to learn a little more. Make sure you mention you heard them on Learn from people who lived it.   www.learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com

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A moment of laughter on a suicidal night saved Ron Blake's life. Now he shares the story with us and dives deeper into his next chapter in life. Ron has a symbolic goal to be a guest on The Late Show and strives to deliver a massive story of hope and support.   Follow Inspired Media 360 on Instagram, or visit us for more content online!

Actor Ron Blake Who worked on Halloween Kills, The Walking Dead World Beyond, Welcome To Flatch, Hightown and other shows and films joins us on the podcast to talk about what it is like to work on TV and films in North Carolina where he lives. We discuss some of the roles he has played, commercials he was in and Ron gives valuable tips for anyone trying to get into acting.You Don't Want to miss this podcast episodes with one of the great talents in the North Carolina acting scene. We expect big things for Ron in the future with his career as an actorMake sure to follow Ron on Instagram to follow his career.https://www.instagram.com/ronald.blake.3152/Here is his IMDb Page alsohttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm10523351/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1As always make sure to subscribe to our channel, comment and share the podcast episodes out.Also make sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date with the podcast.

Happy Pride! While we celebrate all the LBGTQ+ community has done simply to survive and be who they are, let's also talk for just a minute (or 60) about the fact that queer folk are not always given the same protections by law enforcement and the criminal justice system when it comes to disclosing abuse and assault. Domestic violence is just as predominant among LGBTQ+ as cisgender-hetero folks, but in survivor Ron Blake's case, the police decided to chalk his assault up to just dudes being dudes... except, it wasn't. Because being a guy doesn't give you the right to be abusive or a rapist or just, in general, an asshole. In this episode, we also call out two gay heroes of the month: former UCLA surgery resident Melanie Cargle, who blew the whistle on a sexual assault at the hospital before being fired; and drag queen Barbara Seville (aka Richard Stevens) who blew the whistle on a woman running for governor who says drag queens are grooming our kids....except that Seville has the receipts to prove this GOP hypocrite was not-so-long-ago a friend of the queens.   Visit toxicthepodcast.com for resources under today's episode for LGBTQ victims and survivors of abuse and assault. You don't have to stay and you don't have to stay silent.

Not following rules and letting go might actually make you feel better. Just ask musicians who improvise and make up music on the fly. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Charles Limb about his study on musical improvisation and its impact on the brain. Plus, “Saturday Night Live” jazz saxophonist Ron Blake shares life-changing lessons from music that we can apply to our everyday lives. And to top it off, Sanjay attempts some freestyle rap. Spoiler alert: he's pretty good at it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

"Nocturnal Flight" Brian Landrus Red List: Music Dedicated to the Preservation of Our Endangered Species (Palmetto Records, 2022) Brian Landrus, Ryan Keberle, Geoffrey Keezer, Nir Felder, Rudy Royston, Lonnie Plaxico, John Hadfield, Steve Roach. El tema es una composición de Brian Landrus. ¿Sabías que? "Nocturnal Flight" es el primer single de la nueva grabación de Brian Landrus, que se publicará el próximo 17 de junio de 2022. El single se publicó el pasado 1 de abril. El título es toda una declaración de intenciones: Red List: Music Dedicated to the Preservation of Our Endangered Species. Se publicará en Palmetto Records. En esta grabación Brian Landrus toca el saxo barítono, clarinete bajo y distintas clases de flauta. Además de los músicos mencionados, en la grabación aparecen Jaleel Shaw, Ron Blake y el cantante Corey King. Una parte de los beneficios de esta grabación irán a la asociación Save The Elephants: https://www.savetheelephants.org/. © Pachi Tapiz, 2022 En anteriores episodios de JazzX5/HDO/LODLMA/Maltidos Jazztardos/Tomajazz Remembers… https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?p=28031 Más información sobre Brian Landrus http://brianlandrus.com/ https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?s=brian+landrus&submit=Search Más información sobre JazzX5 JazzX5 es un minipodcast de HDO de la Factoría Tomajazz presentado, editado y producido por Pachi Tapiz. JazzX5 comenzó su andadura el 24 de junio de 2019. Todas las entregas de JazzX5 están disponibles en https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=23120 / https://www.ivoox.com/jazzx5_bk_list_642835_1.html. Las sugerencias, quejas, felicitaciones, opiniones y el contacto en general en jazzx5 @ tomajazz.com También por WhatsApp en el teléfono de contacto. JazzX5 y los podcast de Tomajazz en Telegram En Tomajazz hemos abierto un canal de Telegram para que estés al tanto, al instante, de los nuevos podcast. Puedes suscribirte en https://t.me/TomajazzPodcast. Pachi Tapiz en Tomajazz https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=17847

Struggling with how to talk to someone battling mental illness or recently experienced a traumatic event during the Holidays? It may not be as difficult as you think.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WAGRadio management dedicates this 2021 Christmas show to a wonderful guy and a wonderfully talented musician. Lou Hoover - - Edmonton, Alberta Canada born - - but always thought of as a Vancouver son.  1962 - 2021 One of the country's great drummers. True to yule form, our main man DJZigZag takes an earned vacation during this holiday season and leaves the production in the capable mitts of his brother from a different mother S.D.F. Wong.  Sunny's got Bro' Blu Mankuma over at WAGRadio to give him a most welcome hand. * * * * * * *   WAGRadio's 2021  CHRISTMAS SHOW * * * * * * * 1.  (  :25) WAGRadio's 2021 Xmas Show Intro - Ho Ho Hoed together in a Kandy Kane Lane kinda fash'un by WAGRadio's sugar-coated Vinyl Librarian Bill Reiter.  2.  (4:47)  "(A Postcard In) Winter" - PHIL PERRY [Private Music Cd No. 01005-82181-2 "My Book Of Love"] 2000 3.  (4:48)  "Christmas At 3 A.M." - JOEY DeFrancesco [JD Music/Alma Records No. 10282 "Home For The Holidays"] 2014 - Jeff Parker (gtr), George Fludas (dm), Joey DeFrancesco (org) 4.  (3:30)  "A Christmas To Remember" - RYLAND JAMES ft. RALPH [Universal Music] Canada Prod. Conner Seidel 5.  (3:16)  "Home For The Holidays" - BRIAN McKNIGHT [Universal Music Group] 2018 6.  (4:55)  "It's Not Really Christmas" - TRINA BROUSSARD [So So Def/Columbia Cd No. CK69674"Jermaine Dupri Presents: 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas"] 1998 7.  (4:27)  "The Christmas Song" - PEABO BRYSON with THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [HALLMARK Cd No. 695XPR9733 "Sandi Patty & Peabo Bryson Featuring Ambrosian Singers* And The London Symphony Orchestra - It's Christmas!"] 1996 8.  (5:28)  "What Child Is This" - JOEY DeFrancesco [JD Music/Alma Records No. 10282 "Home For The Holidays"] 2014 - Jeff Parker (gtr), George Fludas (dm), Joey DeFrancesco (org) 9.  (3:40)  "Christmas Time Is Here" - WILL DOWNING [GRP Cd No.BOOO2748-02 "Christmas, Love And You] 2004 10.(1:49)  "Highlights From The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky" - BERLIN FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA [Intersound Records Cd No. 1543 "Holiday Classics: Symphonic Carols for Orchestra"] 1996 11.(3:37)  "Don't You Know It's Christmas" - MOLLY JOHNSON [Universal Music Canada] 12.(  :05)  Brother Blu Mankuma's WAGRadio Xmas Greeting 13.(4:32)  "Home For The Holidays" - NICHOLAS PAYTON, RON BLAKE & BETTY CARTER [Verve Cd No. 314 531 960-2 "Jazz For Joy: A Verve Christmas Album] 1996 - N. Payton (tpt), Ron Blake (tn sx) Prod/Arr Don Sickler 14.(3:18)  "This Christmas" - MARY J. BLIGE [Verve Records Cd No. B0018910-02] 2013 15.(3:30)  "The Christmas Song" - NAT "KING" COLE, JOHN LEGEND [Capitol Records Cd. No.B003387102 "A Sentimental Christmas (With Nat "King" Cole And Friends: Cole Reimagined Classics)] 2021 16.(4:13)  "We Three Kings (DJZigZag WAGRadio EdiT)" - JOEY DeFrancesco [JD Music/Alma Records No. 10282 "Home For The Holidays"] 2014 17.(3:33)  "The Prince Of Peace" - TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA [Lava/Atlantic Cd No. 93736-2 "Christmas Eve And Other Stories"] 1996 18.(  :05)  Bro' Blu's WAGRadio Xmas Greeting 19(4:16)  "Let It Snow" - GABRIEL HASSELBACH [Windtunnel Records Cd No. "Gabriel's Holiday Notes"] 2000 Miles Black (kybd/bs), Gabriel Hasselbach (tpt) 20.(6:37) "Good King Joy" - TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA [Lava/Atlantic Cd No. 92736-2 "Christmas Eve And Other Stories"] 1996 21.(  :06) WAGRadio DJZigZag Id 22.(4:20) "The Holidays" - LEE WILSON, EDDIE PLAY, JOHN PAUL LAKES [Check It Out Records] 23.(1:19) WAGRadio Classic Id featuring The (Miles) Ramsey Family 24.(3:12) "Christmas Time For Everyone But Me" - HANK BALLARD & THE MIDNIGHTERS [King Records 45rpm No. 45-5729] 1963 25.(  :14)  And last but in no way least - Alan Foreman's WAGRadio 2019 Id 78:12  

Your support is needed. Donations help keep this show on the air. Please consider donating a gift of any amount. https://linktr.ee/conqueringeverest On today's episode: Ron's life changed forever when three men entered his home, sexually assaulted him, beat him, and left him for dead. This event left Ron suicidal and suffering from PTSD. Ron had reached his limit and was ready to end it all and may have if it weren't for an unexplained moment of fate. http://blakelateshow.nfshost.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blakelateshow/?hl=en https://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/people/leaders/trendsetter-to-know-ron-blake 

RON BLAKE LEST WE FORGET El veterano saxofón Ron Blake modela libremente en un tributo a tres leyendas del jazz diversas e influyentes, Stanley Turrentine, Grover Washington, Jr. y el organista de soul-jazz Charles Earland. Blake captura a los dos primeros, aportando un estilo de blues swing, luego un pop vibrante y con mucha alma […]

This is the Podcast Episode Bringing Awareness to Domestic Violence. While we as a society are dealing with the current events of the day (global health pandemic; social injustice; political landscape; stay-at-home orders). Regarding this health pandemic, there are individuals and families who are suffering in darkness; crying out for help. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus-domestic-violence.htmlA New Covid-19 Crisis: Domestic Abuse Rises WorldwideMovement restrictions aimed to stop the spread of the coronavirus may be making violence in homes more frequent, more severe and more dangerous.With families in lockdown, there's been an increase in domestic violence cases (according to the April 2020 New York Times article). We mostly hear about the stories of women and children. It's rare that we hear about men who are also domestic violence survivors. Our guest today is one of them. He continues to share his story with others as a unique way to take back his life and to “keep moving forward.” He's spoken at universities; coffee shops; parks; schools and special events. Additionally, he's testified in front of a Senate Judiciary Committee, bringing awareness to Domestic Violence and the impact the experience has on people. Our guest has a continuing campaign called the Blake Late Show - meeting people and having them share their thoughts on a poster board to get him featured on The Late Show (at the time of the campaign's beginning, Stephen Colbert was the host - November 2015 - 2016). To our listeners, I would advise that if you have young children with you, now would be the time to pause and move to a space where you're able to listen to this podcast. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome our guest for today, Mr. Ron Blake!Ron BlakeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blake-Late-ShowInstagram: @BlakelateshowMusic for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original Broadcast: (08/10/2020)

This is the Podcast Episode Bringing Awareness to Domestic Violence. While we as a society are dealing with the current events of the day (global health pandemic; social injustice; political landscape; stay-at-home orders). Regarding this health pandemic, there are individuals and families who are suffering in darkness; crying out for help. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus-domestic-violence.htmlA New Covid-19 Crisis: Domestic Abuse Rises WorldwideMovement restrictions aimed to stop the spread of the coronavirus may be making violence in homes more frequent, more severe and more dangerous.With families in lockdown, there's been an increase in domestic violence cases (according to the April 2020 New York Times article). We mostly hear about the stories of women and children. It's rare that we hear about men who are also domestic violence survivors. Our guest today is one of them. He continues to share his story with others as a unique way to take back his life and to “keep moving forward.” He's spoken at universities; coffee shops; parks; schools and special events. Additionally, he's testified in front of a Senate Judiciary Committee, bringing awareness to Domestic Violence and the impact the experience has on people. Our guest has a continuing campaign called the Blake Late Show - meeting people and having them share their thoughts on a poster board to get him featured on The Late Show (at the time of the campaign's beginning, Stephen Colbert was the host - November 2015 - 2016). To our listeners, I would advise that if you have young children with you, now would be the time to pause and move to a space where you're able to listen to this podcast. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome our guest for today, Mr. Ron Blake!Ron BlakeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blake-Late-ShowInstagram: @BlakelateshowMusic for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original Broadcast: (08/10/2020)

This is the Podcast Episode Bringing Awareness to Domestic Violence. While we as a society are dealing with the current events of the day (global health pandemic; social injustice; political landscape; stay-at-home orders). Regarding this health pandemic, there are individuals and families who are suffering in darkness; crying out for help. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus-domestic-violence.htmlA New Covid-19 Crisis: Domestic Abuse Rises WorldwideMovement restrictions aimed to stop the spread of the coronavirus may be making violence in homes more frequent, more severe and more dangerous.With families in lockdown, there's been an increase in domestic violence cases (according to the April 2020 New York Times article). We mostly hear about the stories of women and children. It's rare that we hear about men who are also domestic violence survivors. Our guest today is one of them. He continues to share his story with others as a unique way to take back his life and to “keep moving forward.” He's spoken at universities; coffee shops; parks; schools and special events. Additionally, he's testified in front of a Senate Judiciary Committee, bringing awareness to Domestic Violence and the impact the experience has on people. Our guest has a continuing campaign called the Blake Late Show - meeting people and having them share their thoughts on a poster board to get him featured on The Late Show (at the time of the campaign's beginning, Stephen Colbert was the host - November 2015 - 2016). To our listeners, I would advise that if you have young children with you, now would be the time to pause and move to a space where you're able to listen to this podcast. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome our guest for today, Mr. Ron Blake!Ron BlakeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blake-Late-ShowInstagram: @BlakelateshowMusic for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original Broadcast: (08/10/2020)

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comMarques Young - Q Soundwww.qsoundmusic.com/introSince wrapping up his 7-year career with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in late 2015, the former Principal Trombone is now ready to take the music world by storm. With his rich experience in composing and performing music from his favourite genres jazz, R&B, hip hop and electro to soul, funk and classical music, audiences can expect nothing less than raw talent, skill and a continuous evolution from Q Sound. Since moving to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2009 from New York, Q Sound or better known as Marques Young has made profound contributions to the development of the growing jazz culture in Southeast Asia. Through his bands 'Q Sound Band' and the 'Bassment Syndicate', he has led numerous performances at jazz venues throughout the region, including sold-out performances at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas as part of DFP’s Happy Hour Series. He’s also initiated several educational projects where he has had the opportunity to mentor outstanding young jazz musicians. Among these projects, the Jazz Camp at DFP, mentored by Marques and a number of young jazz stars from New York City, resulted in his appointment as artistic director of the Encounter Jazz Program.Marques began his musical studies at age twelve with the euphonium under the direction of Gordon Manley. At sixteen, he was also playing trombone, and in 2001 was accepted into Arkansas Tech University School of Music, studying under Dr. Will Kimball. During his undergraduate studies, he received numerous awards and honors, including an invitation to the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Solo Competition, where he was awarded first runner-up.In 2003, Marques began his studies at The Juilliard School under Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic. During his orchestral training at Juilliard, Marques found continued success in solo competitions. In 2005, he won the Frank Smith International Trombone Solo competition, and in 2006 won both The Eastern Trombone Solo Competition and The International Trombone Association’s Van Haney Orchestral Solo Competition. He was also a member of the award winning Trombone Ensemble “Dease Bones” and The Lionshead Brass Quintet. During his time in New York, Marques was invited to perform with the American Brass Quintet, Buffalo Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic.In 2008, Marques was accepted into the Jazz Studies Program and received private instruction under jazz greats Wycliffe Gordon, Steve Turre, Ron Blake, and Carl Allen. He has also had the honor and privilege of performing and sharing the stage with a wide range of jazz legends, including Benny Golson, Paquito D'Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Terri Lyne Carrington, Adam Rogers, Gil Goldstein, Helen Sung, Paulette McWilliams, Eddie Henderson, James Morrison, Marvin Stamm, Wycliffe Gordon, Benny Green, Buster Williams, Chris Botti, Victor Lewis, Clifford Adams, Christian Jacob, Gerald Wilson, Sheila Majid, Victor Goines, Maria Schneider, Valery Ponomarev and Lew Soloff. He has also performed with Lalah Hathaway, The Clark Sisters, Cheryl “Pepsi” Riley, Kim Davis, and Milo Z. Marques was a member of the West Village All-Star band “The Union,” led by Elan Lanier.Currently based in both Malaysia and New York, Q Sound when not performing classic symphonic repertoire with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra can be found on stages with the Patrick Terbrack Quintet, Eleven Fela Orchestra, Najwa Mahiaddin, The Juny Brothers as well as Bassment Syndicate or in festivals in the region and beyond as a Thein performing artist.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

A world-class musician, composer, arranger, and educator, Diego Rivera has entertained audiences for over 20 years. Rivera is known for his muscular tone and unique blend of straight-ahead mainstream jazz fused with music inspired by his Latino background and heritage. He is a tenured Associate Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Michigan State University where he also serves as Associate Director of Jazz Studies.  Rivera was born in Ann Arbor, MI, and raised ‘just up the road' in East Lansing, MI. Born into a Mexican-American family, his Chicano heritage has always been important to him and shaped his creative endeavors. His parents named him after the famed muralist, Diego Rivera. A trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts at a young age inspired him to make his own mark with the Saxophone rather than the brush. He attended Michigan State University where he studied with Andrew Speight, Branford Marsalis, Ron Blake, and Rodney Whitaker. In this episode, Diego shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

Speaking with Ron Blake about his story of Rape and sharing my own thoughts as well. For the video interview go to my Facebook Page Words of Heart Podcast: https://fb.watch/4-aupueD9G/ or to my YouTube page https://youtu.be/FZl_aHeyHnw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wordsofheart/message

Jasaad sits down with motivational speaker Ron Blake. They discuss Ron’s journey to be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Follow Ron on Instagram - https://instagram.com/blakelateshow Email us - nocountryforoldcoffee@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - http://Instagram.com/nocountryjj Support with monthly donations - https://anchor.fm/nocountryforoldcoffee/support Support with one time donations - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nocountrypod Links to listen - https://linktr.ee/nocountrypod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nocountryforoldcoffee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nocountryforoldcoffee/support

DUWAUN'S CANDLE Duwaun has lived in many loveless homes and now he lives in a hospital room with two other boys. Duwuan is 11 and he may not live another month. The other boys have someone to visit them, Duwuan does not. There are several bags of candles downstairs in the hospital playroom. And, one night that Duwuan is most scared and alone - he lights one of the candles. Duwuan lights Baldwin. Baldwin brings Duwaun a dream - and something from the dream follows Duwaun out of the Darkness into the light-world… Narrated by John Jones Written by Nick Gillie Produced by Avila Santo Scored by Ron Blake

A DANCE TO REMEMBER Wilbert is buffing the floors in a fancy department store, one night. Wilbert's wife passed away recently. So as he buffs the marble floors near the women's section, on the second floor, he begins to miss his wife.  His love is so powerful - that the very clothes themselves take pity on Wilbert. And a miracle happens…   Narrated by Moses Vern Written by Nick Gillie Produced & edited by Avila Santo Music score Ron Blake

Ron Blake understands the role that stress and depression play during the holidays on a personal level. He shares advice for anyone struggling this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WAGRadio 2020 Groovin' Blue Christmas Show is dedicated to the memory of a mentor.Richard Michael Abbott, commonly known as Dick Abbott, was a mainstay of studio production In Western Canada and beyond. Beginning his career at radio station CKNW in New Westminster, B.C., he used his Westlake College of Music in Los Angeles, CA studies to eventually start up Dick and Rogers Recording Studios with Roger Monk and become what his colleagues considered - the best recording engineer in his field in North America. Plus, as someone recently said, "Yeah, and a helluva nice guy, too!" WAGRadio GROOVIN’ BLUE 2020 XMAS (SHOW ONE)   1.  (  :44) “Santa Claus And His Old Lady (Excerpt)” – CHEECH & CHONG [Ode Records 45rpm No. 66021] 1971 Prod. Lou Adler Arr. Clarence McDonald 2.  (4:42) “This Christmas” – ABBEY LINCOLN [Polygram Records Inc. Cd No. 31453 19602 “Jazz For Joy”] 1998 Prod./Arr. Don Sickler Roy Hargrove (tpt, flghrn), Nicholas Payton (tpt), Don Sickler (flghrn), Jesse Davis (alt sx), Ron Blake (tn sx), Mark Whitfield (gtr), Stephen Scott (pn), Christian McBride (bs), Billy Drummond (dm) 3.  (3:51) “Merry Christmas, Darling” - VANESSA WILLIAMS [Lava Records Cd No. 7567-93199-2] 2004 Prod. Rob Mathes 4.  (4:39) “Christmas Time Is Here (Remixed)” – GABRIEL MARK HASSELBACH [Wind Tunnel Records Cd No. 361382] 2013 5.  2:34) “Merry Christmas Baby” – LOU RAWLS [Capitol Lp No. 2790] 1967 6.  (3:51) “The Christmas Song” – CEE Lo GREEN [Elektra Cd “Cee Lo’s Magic Moment No. 531749-2] 2012] 7.  (  :49) “Santa Claus And His Old Lady (Excerpt)” – CHEECH & CHONG [Ode Records 45rpm No. 66021] 1971 Prod. Lou Adler Arr. Clarence McDonald 8.  (3:22) “This Christmas” – CEELO GREEN [Elektra 45rpm No. 532757-7] 2012 Prod./Arr. Adam Anders, Peer Astrom 9.  (4:12 ) “No Christmas Without You” – NATURALLY 7 [Warner Music Canada Cd No. 2 931514 “Now! Christmas 3”] 2008 10.( :06)   Temptations Motown Christmas Greetin 11.(3:34) “Tonight It’s Christmas – HEY OCEAN [Nettwerk] 2011 Ashleigh Bell (vcl, flt), David Beckingham (vcl, gtr), David Vertesi (vcl,bs) 12.(5:11) “Snowfall” – JOHN ZORN [Tzadik Cd No. TZ 7393 “A Dreamers Christmas”] 2011 13.(2:56) “Go Tell It On The Mountain” – LYNDA RANDLE [Gaither Cd “Christmas”] 2005 14.( :12) Al Foreman Xmas Greeting 15.(3:22) “This Christmas” – CORINNE BAILEY RAE [Starbucks Coffee No. 509999-06684 “Sleigh Ride Side By Side”] 2010 16.( :06) Sunny ‘Sweet Daddy Fonk’ Wong Xmas Greeting 17.(3:10) “Jingle Bells” – JIMMY SMITH [Verve Lp No. V6-8666 “Christmas Cookin’”] 1966 18.(4:39) “Christmastime Is Here” – JOHN ZORN [Tzadik Cd No. TZ 7293 “A Dreamers Christmas”] 2011 19.(2:49) “Children Go Where I Send Thee” – LYNDA RANDLE [Gaither Cd “Christmas” 2005 20.( :05) Martha Reeves Motown Christmas Greeting 21.(2:46) “Christmas Tears” – FREDDY KING [Federal 45rpm No. 45-12439] 1961 22.(3:16) “I’ll Be Home For Christmas (Digital Remix)” – AL GREEN [The Right Stuff Cd No. 72435-33603-2-0 “Feels Like Christmas”] 2001 23.(3:54) “Silent Night” – THE IMPRESSIONS [Cotillion 45rpm No. 45-44211] 1976 Prod. McKinley Jackson Arr. H.B. Barnum, McKinley Jackson 24.(3:25) “Good King Wenseslas” – JIMMY SMITH [Verve Lp No. V6-8666 “Christmas Cookin’”] 1966 25.(2:16) “Santa Baby” - SUMMER WALKER [LVRN] 2020 26.(5:10) “This Christmas” – DAY 26 [Bad Boy] 2008 27.( :21) DJZigZag WAGRadio Id 28.(3:49) “Dear Mrs. Claus” – THE BARR BROTHERS [Secret City Records Inc.] 2011 30.(1:52) Al Foreman’s FAILED WAGRadio Xmas Id Phone Audition

About Rene Camacho   Rene Camacho is an Acoustic, Electric Bassist and Vocalist originally from Tucson, Arizona, now living in Los Angeles. While trombone was his first instrument, he always had an affinity for the Bass and in his college years, Rene made the switch. Rene received a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies and Composition from The University of Arizona. Artists that he has worked with include: Sergio Mendes, Ry Cooder, Michael Bublé, Oscar Castro Neves, Michael McDonald, Poncho Sanchez, Tipica ’73, Robben Ford, Angelique Kidjo, Linda Ronstadt, Draco Rosa, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Raul Malo (The Mavericks), Rickie Lee Jones, Juan Gabriel, The Fifth Dimension, The Pointer Sisters, Ron Blake, Francisco Torres, Oscar Hernandez, Canadian Pianist Carol Welsman, Arnold McCuller, the Disney Channel and Guitarist Dean Brown. For more information on Rene Camacho, visit his website: http://www.renecamacho.com ______________________________________ Gear used: Macbook Pro (Early 2015): https://amzn.to/3ea8DCI RØDE Procaster Microphones: https://amzn.to/2TtHeDG RØDE Pop Filter: https://amzn.to/36lSFm2 ______________________________________ FOLLOW ME: http://www.instagram.com/sir_kevinchong WEBSITE: http://www.sirkevinchong.com

Chris Ziemba is a jazz pianist, composer, and educator based on the East Coast. He holds Bachelors of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Media as well as Music Education from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with pianists Harold Danko and Paul Hofmann. He also holds a Masters of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Media from Eastman. Before leaving Rochester to establish himself in New York City, Ziemba won first place in the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. In New York, he earned an Artist Diploma in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School, where he studied with pianist Frank Kimbrough, famed for his work as a leader as well as with the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra. In 2013 he recorded Chakra with the Ted Nash Big Band. He has also performed with the Grammy-winning Gil Evans Project, led by Ryan Truesdell. Other highlights of his time in New York include performances with such renowned artists as Kurt Elling, Carl Allen, Marcus Printup, Ron Blake, and Karrin Allyson, among others. In 2016, Ziemba released his debut album, Manhattan Lullaby. The album features his original compositions and arrangements as played by saxophonist Michael Thomas, bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummer Jimmy Macbride. In 2017, Ziemba became the pianist for the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force Band based in Washington, D.C. He continues to regularly perform and record. Website: https://www.chrisziemba.com Manhattan Lullaby (debut album): https://tinyurl.com/y252qpum Mailing list: https://eepurl.com/gDrH2f For more information, visit www.chrisziemba.com

Welcome back! In this episode, I interview my friend, mentor, and former boss, Dr. Ron Blake. We have a great time discussing church planting, leadership, and goal setting. You can listen to his podcast just about anywhere.  Dr. Ron's Words of Wisdom - Dr. Ron Blake  You can find him on Instagram and Facebook. He is the district superintendent in Indianapolis for the Church of the Nazarene. Enjoy the episode!    www.joanncbastien.com  www.thisisherstory.life   

"Alto saxophonist Justin Robinson was born August 14, 1968, in Manhattan. He first picked up a horn at the age of 13, and honed his sound while attending the High School of Music and Arts (LaGuardia High School) in New York.Robinson developed a passion for the alto sax and, from the influences of Charlie Parker and Jackie McLean, crafted his own distinctive sound. Robinson has collaborated with eminent artists such as the Harper Brothers, Cecil Brooks III, Abbey Lincoln, Diana Ross, Little Jimmy Scott, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Band, and most recently, The Roy Hargrove Big Band in addition to the Roy Hargrove Quintet.Justin Robinson wields a hefty portfolio: joined Harper Brothers at 18, debuted on Verve at 22, a decade's-worth of star sideman gigs. All of that hang-time paid off with his 1998 recording The Challenge on Arabesque Records. Penning six of the compositions, selecting an inspired posse of young ringers (Ron Blake, tenor sax; Stephen Scott, piano; Dwayne Burno, bass; Dion Parsons, drums), Robinson also produced the whole shebang.Robinson also released as a solo artist Justin Time in 1991 with Verve Music Group label. It was produced by Bobby Watson, who also appears on the recording, in additon to Gary Bartz, on alto saxophones, and includes more young ringers of that time: Eddie Henderson - trumpet; Kenny Barron, Stephen Scott - pianos; Peter Washington - bass; Lewis Nash - drums." Bio courtesy of smallsLIVE.comConnect with Justin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymass1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.robinson.148Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

In today’s episode we are speaking with saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe. We discuss his appearance in the YouTube series “The Working Musician,” his upbringing in Florida and mentorship under Bunky Green, his move to New York, practical tips for improving your technique, his advice for someone wanting to follow in his footsteps, and more.Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Alex:Website: https://alexlore.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/alexmloreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexmloremusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comAbout Alex, courtesy of AlexLore.com:"Noted by the New York Times as a saxophonist who is “…making the connections among about 70 years’ worth of contemplative, articulate and light-toned players”, Manhattan-based saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe is one of the most in demand alto saxophonists on the current New York City jazz scene. Originally from Tarpon Springs, Florida, LoRe has been mentored by a “who’s who” of saxophonists, including Lee Konitz, George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, James Moody, and Steve Wilson to name a few. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and educator Bunky Green says LoRe “…will emerge to become one of the leading voices on the international jazz scene.” Saxophonist George Garzone describes his playing as “bold and unforgiving”, with “…a beautiful sound; he understands the concept of melody.” With a strong upbringing in classical music, LoRe’s playing and compositions are influenced by many genres, ranging from European classical music through today’s most influential artists on both the jazz and popular music scenes.LoRe has been featured at venues such as New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), the Jazz at Ravinia Festival held at the Stean’s Institute for Young Artists in Chicago, the Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and the Jacksonville and Clearwater Jazz Festivals in Florida, among others. In New York, he frequents prominent venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Gallery, and Smoke Jazz Club both as a leader of his own groups and as a sideman. He is a member of saxophonist Lucas Pino’s “No Net” Nonet, which currently holds a residency at Smalls Jazz Club. LoRe has had the opportunity to perform and work with artists George Garzone, Ingrid Jensen, David Liebman, Tony Malaby, Ron Blake, Steve Wilson, Aaron Parks, Dan Tepfer, Ralph Alessi, and Ari Hoenig, among others. Internationally, he has performed throughout the Netherlands, Australia, Israel, and Canada.LoRe holds a bachelor of music degree from Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music, and a master of music degree from New York’s Manhattan School of Music. Most recently, he plans to release his third album for Challenge Records International this coming September 6th, 2019. Entitled Karol, the record will feature compositions inspired by LoRe’s study of classical composers and features pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Desmond White, and drummer Allan Mednard."Support the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

Last season we took a look back at one of the premiere thoroughbred tracks of the Northwest in a 2 part special we called Memories of Longacres.  Although lost, this track is surely not forgotten.   When we ran the special, we gained an even greater sense of what Longacres meant to racing fans.  After an outpouring of comments and messages, we decided to do one final installment of The Memories of Longacres. Bill was joined by Dave Sangara, Kany Levine, and Ron Blake who all shared their fond memories.  Join us on facebook for photos and additional content.

Veteran award-winning radio host and author Charles Moscowitz interviews Ron Blake, who is on a national tour to raise awareness about PTSD. Link: https://www.statepress.com/article/2016/02/ron-blake-late-show

(Originally released on 10.12.17. See ThanksForSittingIn.com for complete show notes & photos)Ron has just released his first solo album – “Assimilation”. A project that he has worked on for nine years! It features a great line up of musicians including members of the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band for whom he plays trumpet.Ron started playing trumpet at age nine. Since then he has performed with Big Band Voodoo Daddy, Green Day, his present gig with Poncho Sanchez and has recorded with Dr. Dre! Ron’s first solo album – “Assimilation” is rising up the Jazz charts.He records in his home studio for those artists who need horns for their projects. Hi Speed Horns makes it possible for independent producers and musicians to send their music files to Ron who will produce and record horns arrangements for their project. Ron does studio work on a variety of projects and works with a small group of students teaching them the right way to approach music.SHOW NOTES:Starting off at Hamilton High SchoolMiles, Lee Morgan, Clifford Brown and Freddie HubbardWorking with students and the parents reactionsTouring with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Green DayHow that lead to working with Poncho SanchezThe nine year “Assimilation” projectWhen music changed – NapsterAdvise for aspiring touring musiciansHi Speed HornsRAPID FIREFavorite musical experienceWorking with Dr. DreAdmiring how Disclosure worksAdvise for musicians who have a familyFuture Social Media is taking us over!Ron’s home studio set upFollow TFSI on Instagram

My guest is Ron Blake of the Blake Late Show on FB and Twitter. We discuss his Tedx Talk on how, "Strangers, Hope, and Sharpie Markers Saved My Life." FInd him at: youtube.com/watch?v=NNftPKFKhDQ

Trumpet player Ron Blake is our featured guest on this episode. Ron records and tours with Latin Jazz artist Poncho Sanchez. Previously, Ron had performed with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Green Day, Dr. Dre, and many others. Ron founded the Hi Speed Horns, a premier horn section that specializes in arranging and recording horn parts for bands. Learn more about Ron at www.hispeedhorns.com. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/31.

Lyric'lee's music delivers a wonderful mix of Jazz, Hip Hop, and R&B. Through her music, Lyric'lee allows you to see into her deepest thoughts, feelings, and convictions. She is a unique & gifted artist. You will love her voice, and she plays most of her own instrumentals. Virginia Caldwell (Stage Name Lyric'Lee), a Board Certified Music Therapist, is an instrumentalist as well as a singer and a songwriter. She has studied flute and other woodwinds for over 20 years. Virginia attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelor's and a Master's in Music Therapy. While at MSU, she studied with Richard Sherman (Principal of the Lansing Symphony and Chautauqua Symphony) Rodney Whitiker (Formerly of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra), Ron Blake, Diego Rivera, and Sunny Wilkinson. As an artist, Virginia's stage name is Lyric'lee. A highlight of her past performance opportunities include; opening for names such as Morris Day and the Time, Dwele, and Ludacris.  When located in Lansing Michigan Virginia (Lyric'lee) and her band regularly performed around town and had a standing gig at 621. She currently performs around Chicago and the mid-Michigan area, and Detroit. Lyric'lee has an album available for purchase on iTunes entitled Journal Entries. She is currently working on her second album as well as writing, arranging, and singing on other artist projects. Virginia has played flute with the Jackson Symphony and the Chicago Metropolitan Symphony. She has taught flute and sax lessons and clinics around Chicago's Hyde Park area and the South Suburbs since she was 18. For more information about music therapy as a profession click here. For more information on music therapy click here.

By Adam Olenn July 11, 2011 Bassist Matthew Rybicki '95 has performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Nnenna Freelon, Renee Fleming, Mark Whitfield, and a host of other jazz luminaries on storied stages like the Village Vanguard and the Blue Note, and at festivals from Italy to Taiwan. Rybicki taught the inaugural bass course in the Essentially Ellington Band Director Academy at Jazz at Lincoln Center and served as musical director for Jazz in the Schools and Lincoln Center's Department of Programs and Services for People with Disabilities. His musical workshops at the Whitney Museum were included in their acclaimed Romare Bearden exhibition. His debut album, Driven, includes performances by jazz greats Ron Blake, Freddie Hendrix, Gerald Clayton, and Ulysses Owens, and showcases Rybicki's compositions.

**SPECIAL DATE AND TIME: Monday October 12th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.EST**   Beginning in 1989, this Philadelphia-born bassist moved to New York City to further his classical studies at the Juilliard School, only to be snatched up by alto saxophonist, Bobby Watson. Since then, McBride's list of accomplishments have been nothing short of staggering. As a sideman in the jazz world alone, he's worked with the best of the very best - Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, J.J. Johnson, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny. In the R&B world, he's not only played with, but also arranged for Isaac Hayes, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, and the one and only Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown. In the pop/rock world, he's extensively collaborated with Sting, Carly Simon, Don Henley, and Bruce Hornsby. In the hip-hop/neo-soul world, he's collaborated with the Roots, D'Angelo, and Queen Latifah. In many other specialty projects, he's worked closely with opera legend Kathleen Battle, bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer, the Shanghai Quartet and the Sonus Quartet. Since 2000, McBride has blazed a trail as a bandleader with the Christian McBride Band. McBride's fellow bandmates- saxophonist Ron Blake, keyboardist Geoffrey Keezer and drummer Terreon Gully - have sympathetically shared McBride's all-inclusive, forward-thinking outlook on music. Releasing two CD's - 2002's "Vertical Vision", and 2006's "Live at Tonic". www.christianmcbride.com. ***SHOW IS AT A SPECIAL DATE AND TIME: Monday October 12th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST**

Christian sits down with the mutli-talented saxophonist Ron Blake.

Christian sits down with the multi-talented saxophonist Ron Blake.