Podcast appearances and mentions of sid blair

Welcome to Kitchen Table Magic! A storytelling podcast featuring the amazing people of the Magic The Gathering community. I’m your host, Sam Tang. Join me and my guests as we share stories about what MTG means to us. How we got started playing Magic. The ups, and down, the hilarious stories and everything in between. This is the Season 2 premier! And there’s ton of amazing people this season and I’m super stoked to be sharing their stories with you! In this episode, I’m talking to Tim Shields, tournament organizer and founder of Cascade Games. Tim and his crew put on a myriad of different large scale events, such as comic cons, MTG Grand Prixs, events for PAX as well as Dreamhack. As a community, we don’t get to hear from Tournament Organizers very often, so I’m very grateful that Tim was able to find time during his busy schedule to share his stories with us. Special thanks to Liz for setting up the interview. And special thanks Kris Ferderer for suggesting that I go talk to Tim. For more information about Cascade Games’ upcoming events, go to CascadeGames.com Also, check out DreamHack 2017 in Austin, where a $10,000 Magic battle is going to take place. Well everyone, I am so happy you’re here for Season 2. If you’re a new listener, check out Season 1. There are 22 episodes featuring many of your favorite pros and community leaders. There’s 2016 World Champion Brian Braun-Duin. Nathan Holt of Enter the Battlefield and Walking the Planes. Streamer Numot the Nummy, Kenji Egashira. Meddling Mage, Chris Pikula. Crackgate guy, Sid Blair. And from Wizards of the Coast, Helene Bergeot and Mark Rosewater. And for Season 2, I’ve released some promos featuring Erin Campbell, Cedric Phillips, Rich Hagon, Brian David Marshall and Randy Buehler. As always, I make this show for you the listener, so let me know what you think. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast Twitter @ktmpodcast I’m really looking forward to this season.

I’m talking to Sid Blair. Sid got an 18 month DCI suspension for hard stylin it with butt cracks at GP Richmond and then posting the photos on Reddit. Of course, it went viral and even Time magazine picked it up. Sid shares with us how life has been and what he’s up to now. I hope you enjoy my hilarious conversation with Sid Blair.

Back from the holidays with phone guest Sid Blair aka the guy that posed in front of bare ass cracks at a Magic the Gathering tournament

Lots of new music came in the mail for this show! Albums from Herb Silverstein (with Marty Morell on drums), Mark Johnson, a phenomenal horn player in Daytona, and saxophonist David Fernandez's (pictured) latest project - Consortium. All three are straight-ahead postbop, but each very different! Also included, beautiful South American guitar grooves from Michael Petrovich and soothing contemporary from trumpet player Greg Little. Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny hosts "Jazz Greats" on WFCF St. Augustine every Tuesday 3-7pm EST. Listen on iHeart!Kenny's Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Cabbage Juice" - Consortium (Miami, FL)     websiteDavid Fernandez - sax, Cisco Dimas - trumpetRodolfo Zuniga - drums, Josh Allen - bassDavid Siegel - pianofrom the album "Consortium"3. "Bella Luna" - Michael Petrovich (Orlando, FL)      websiteMichael Petrovich - guitars, charangoDoug Matthews - bass, Matt Duncan - drumsSteady Joseph - percussion, Oscar Guzman - percussionfrom the album "Bella Luna". Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast from the Past" by Sid Blair)5. "Blues for EJ" - Mark Johnson  (Daytona Beach, FL)      websiteMark Johnson - tenor sax, Bernard Hill - alto saxRalph DiSylvestro - trumpet, Sean Higgins - pianoJosh Ramos - bass, Iajhi Hampden - drumsPurchase Mark's music at Bandcamp! 6. "Chilly Summer" - Herb Silverstein (Sarasota, FL)      websiteJeff Rupert - sax, LaRue Nickelson - guitarHerb Silverstein - pianoRichard Drexler - bass, Marty Morell - drumsFrom the album "Monday Morning".Purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!7. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Gettin' In the Groove" by Ron Pirtle)8. "Late Night Tea" - Greg Little (Maitland, FL)     websiteGreg Little - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, EVIMichael Zilber - tenor sax, John R. Burr - keyboardsDerek Jones - bass, Alan Hall - drumsMichael Spiro - percussionfrom the album "Dreamwalker".Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!11. Closing Announcements - Kenny Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2014 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

Our first episode for 2014! Hot new tracks from luminaries of Florida jazz; including a movement from "River Runs" - Chuck Owen's Grammy-nominated Jazz Concerto for guitar and sax, a sizzling uptempo cut from Randy Johnston, authentic Bossa Nova, superb post-bop from Oleg Kireyev & Keith Javors with Boris Kaslov and E.J. Strickland & much more! Host: Kenny MacKenzie  Our Facebook page!Kenny's hosts"Jazz Greats" on WFCF every Tuesday 3-7pm EST. Listen on iHeart!Kenny's Twitter1. Introduction - Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Garden State" - Randy Johnston (Stuart, FL)     websiteRandy Johnston - electric guitarPat Bianchi - Hammond organCarmen Intorre, Jr. - drumsfrom the album "People Music" courtesy of Random Act Records.Purchase at CD Baby or iTunes! 3. "Blues for Django" - The Cook Trio (Orlando, FL)      websiteJason Cook - melody guitarKyle Jones - double bassIan Cook - rhythm guitarfrom the album "Uproar". Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast from the Past" by Sid Blair)5. "Rhyme and Reason" - Oleg Kireyev & Keith Javors  (Jacksonville, FL)      websiteOleg Kireyev - tenor saxKeith Javors - pianoBoris Koslov - bassE.J. Strickland - drumsFrom the album "Rhyme & Reason" courtesy of Inarhyme Records. Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes!6. "White Sails" - O Som Do Jazz (Tampa, FL)      websiteAndrea Moraes Manson - vocals, percussion;David Manson - trombone, percussion; Austin Vickrey - sax/flute;David Cubillos - keyboards; Alfredo Rivero - guitar;Alejandro Arenas - bass; Mark Feinman - drumsFrom the album "A Kiss for Rio".Purchase album at CD Baby or iTunes!7. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Gettin' In the Groove" by Ron Pirtle)8. "River Runs Mvmt. III - Chutes and Wave Trains" - Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge (Temple Terrace, FL)     websiteSoloists: Rob Thomas - violin, Jack Wilkins - tenor sax, LaRue Nickelson - guitarCorey Christiansen - acoustic guitarsMark Neuenschwander - bass; Danny Gottlieb - drumsPer Danielsson - pianoWoodwinds: Tami Danielsson, Valerie Gillespie, John Orsini, Rex Wertz, Matt VanceTrumpets: Chad Shoopman, Brian O'Flaherty, Jay Coble, Mike IapichinoTrombones - Keith Oshiro, Tom Brantley, Luis Alvares, Jim Hallfrom the album "River Runs" courtesy of Mama Records.Purchase cd at Amazon or iTunes!9. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)10. "Bricks Without Straw" - Allen Weber and Hot Shock (Jacksonville, FL)     websiteAllen Weber - guitar; Mike Noble - keyboardsJohn Baker - bass guitar; Frank Basile - drumsfrom the album "Hot Shock".Purchase cd at CD Baby or iTunes!11. Closing Announcements - Kenny Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2014 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

We're wrapping up our 2nd season with compelling improvisation, spectacular technical prowess and breathtaking melodies - all hallmarks of the extra-fine jazz music being created by folks here in Florida! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  come say hi on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-7pm EST. You can listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "My Brother" - Gabriel Vivas (Miami, FL)     websiteGabriel Vivas - electric bass, Lee Levin - drumsRafael Solano - percusion, Silvano Monasterios - keyboards,Lee Quintero - electric guitars, Dave Fernandez - tenor, baritone,alto & soprano saxophonesfrom the album "Low Registers".Purchase at Amazon or CD Baby!3. "Contrast" - Per Danielsson (Orlando, FL)      websitePer Danielsson - pianoRichard Drexler - bassMarty Morell - drumsfrom the album "Time Will Tell" courtesy of Random Act Records. Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes. 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast from the Past" by Sid Blair)5. "Milorganite Blues" - Don Nedobeck's North Water Street Tavern Band  (DeLand, FL)       websiteDon Nedobeck - clarinet/coronet, Jack Consoer - trumpet/vocals,Bruce Yeo - trombone/vocals, Jim Christiaansen - banjo/vocals,Al Aveni - drums, John Knurr - tubaFrom the album "Moonlight, Milorganite & You" Out of print. Check out some of Don's newer releases!6. "Blues Inversion" - Skip Wilkins and Jill Allen Wofsey (Alford, FL)     Skip's website; Jill's WebsiteJill Allen Wofsey - flute, composerSkip Wilkins - pianoFrom the album "Two Much Fun".Purchase album at Amazon or CD Baby!7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album "Gettin' In the Groove" by Ron Pirtle) 8. "Where Are We Now" - Perry Joslin Project (Parkland, FL)     websitePerry Joslin - piano, Guitar - Dan Warner,Doug Emery - keyboards, Javier Carrion - bass, Lee Levin - drums, Richard Bravo - percussionFrom the album "It's a Strange Thing".Purchase album at Amazon or CD Baby!9. "Voyager" - Dave Fernandez (Miami Springs, FL)     websiteDave Fernandez - tenor sax, Carlos Vega - tenor sax,Gabriel Saientz - piano, Gabriel Vivas - bassLudwig Alfonso - drums, Rafael Solano - percussionfrom the album "Symmetry"  Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music "Song Two" from the album Closer to the Day by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2013 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved. Skip Wilkins and Jill Allen Wofsey

More of the best jazz coming from the Sunshine State, including a jazz harp quintet (with viola!) from Marathon, an all-star Latin jazz line-up in Miami, a daring jazz trio from Tampa, a legendary pianist in St. Petersburg & more. Lovely & vibrant music to accompany the loveliest month of Spring! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  pictured: Kenny Drew Jr.photograph by Ken FrancklingKen's jazz blogKen's photo gallerygive us a 'like' on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-7pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny (download our theme song "In Control" on iTunes!)2. "Days of Grace" - Michael Leasure (Melbourne, FL)     websiteMichael Leasure - acoustic guitar (left channel), classical guitar (right channel) & 1953 Gibson ES 295 (center)from the album "Collection No 1"purchase album at Michael's website store!3. "Arguable Promise" - Gabriel Vivas (Miami, FL)     websiteGabriel Vivas - bassSilvano Monasterios - pianoCisco Dimas - trumpetTroy Roberts - saxSammy Figueroa - congasDaniel Susnjar - drumsFreddie Burgos - drumsfrom the album "Ninth Life". Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast From the Past" by Sid Blair)5. "This One's for Bill" - Kenny Drew Jr.  (St. Petersberg, FL)      websiteKenny Drew Jr. - pianoJon Burr - bassMarty Morrell - drumsFrom the album "Coral Sea" - courtesy of Random Act Records.Purchase album at Amazon, iTunes or the Random Act store. 6. "The Crosby Twins" - Rich Walker (Orlando, FL)     websiteRich Walker - guitar, Rex Wertz - tenor sax, Mark McKee - piano, Mark Neuenschwander - bass,Walt Hubbard - drums, carlos Fernandez - congasFrom the album "Lazybird Revisited".Purchase album at Amazon or CD Baby.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album KMT I by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)8. "P.L." - La Lucha (Tampa, FL)     websiteJohn O'Leary - pianoAlejandro Arenas - bassMark Feinman - drumsfrom the album "A Cup of Fuzzy Water". Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.9. "The Kite" - Scott Marischen (Marathon, FL)     websiteScott Marischen - harp, Debbie Spring - viola,Ed Maina - flute, Jose Garcia or Rusty Heck - bass,Tony Verdejo - percussionfrom the album "Alligator Alley".Purchase cd at CD Baby or iTunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2013 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

We're starting Spring off the jazziest way we know how - with Latin jazz, contemporary guitar trio, New Orleans second-line, head boppin' funk and much more. The show features 3 very different guitarists from Florida as well as sassy trombone and heart-melting soprano sax! Don't forget to share shows you like with your friends and spread the word about all the excellent jazz coming from FL! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  pictured: Dan Hecksee what we're up to on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Boneyard" - Tom Brantley (Tampa, FL)     websiteTom Brantley - trombone, Jack Wilkins - tenor sax,Rex Richardson - trumpet, LaRue Nickelson - guitarChris Rottmayer - Hammond organ, Steve Davis - drumsfrom the album "Boneyard"purchase album at Amazon or iTunes.3. "The 'E' Music" - Ermesc Gonzalez (Tampa, FL)     websiteErmesc Gonzalez - guitarAldemar Valentin - bassFreddie Burgos - drumsfrom the album "Introspection". Purchase at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast From the Past" by Sid Blair)5. "Peacock Cha-Cha" - Eastside Combo (Orlando, FL)     myspaceTim Sheletter - tenor saxDerrick Harvin - pianoKevin Stever - bassWillie Rast - drumsFrom the album "Bamboo".Purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.6. "Naples" - Dan Heck (Naples, FL)     websiteDan Heck - guitar, Stuart Shelton - piano,Rick Doll - bass, Jose Martinez - drumsFrom the album "Compositionality" on Origin Records.Purchase album at Amazon or iTunes.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album KMT I by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)8. "The Voo" - The Alan Craig Project  (Largo, FL)    websiteAlan Craig - guitar, George Harris - guitar,Ross Rice - organ, Ronnie Dee - sax,Rob McDowell - bass, Dave Reinhardt - drumsfrom the album "Not Black & White". Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.9. "21 Août" - Alain Bradette (Orlando, FL)     websiteAlain Bradette - soprano sax, Alex Clements - piano,Bobby Koelble - guitar, Chris Queenan - bass,Gerald Myles - drumsfrom the album "State of Mind".Purchase cd at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)11. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2013 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

It seems that time is flying by faster these days, so this month we've got a show for sitting back & taking it all in! Groove to top-shelf hard bop blues, chill with a tribute to Django Rheinhardt, jet-set to a marketplace in Morocco, and get in the party mood with New Orleans 2nd line. All this and more, from musicians in Orlando, Tampa, Palm Coast, and our first entry from the delightful small town of DeLand! Hosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  Painting: "Catchmo" by Don NedoneckNedobeck Graphics see what we're up to on Facebook!Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - every Tuesday from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Beat Feat" - Tim Riddle (Wesley Chapel, FL)     websiteTim Riddle - guitar, Ken Gioffre - tenor sax,Steve Jankowski - trumpet, James D. Pappas - piano, organDave Anderson - bass, Andrea Valentini - drumsfrom the album "Between the Lines"purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes. 3. "Mango Django" - George Grosman (Orlando, FL)     websiteGeorge Grosman - vocals & guitar, Brandon Walker - tenor sax,Ian MacGillivray - trumpet, Peter Johnston - bass, Bohdan Turak - drumsfrom the album "Mango". Purchase at CD Baby or George's webstore.4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)5. "Chasin' Tail" - Jeff Rupert (Orlando, FL)     websiteJeff Rupert - tenor saxKenny Drew Jr. - pianoRichard Drexler - bassJohn Jenkins - drumsFrom the album "From Memphis to Mobile", courtesy of Random Act Records.Purchase album at Amazon, Itunes or Random Acts webstore.6. "Marrakesh" - Rich Switzer (Lantana, FL)     websiteRich Switzer - trumpet, tenor sax, keyboards & programmingFrom the album "Moraccan Blend".Purchase album at Amazon, CD Baby or Itunes.7. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album "Sid's Blast From the Past" by Sid Blair)8. "Black Bucket Stomp" - Jack Wilkins  (Tampa, FL)    websiteJack Wilkins - tenor sax, Tom Brantley - trombone,Jay Coble - trumpet, Corey Christiansen - guitar,Per Danielsson - piano, Mark Neuenschwander - bassDanny Gottlieb - drumsfrom the album "The Blue & Green Project" courtesty of Summit Records.Purchase cd at Amazon or Itunes.9. "Way Down Upon the Suwannee River" - Nedoneck Trio (DeLand, FL)     websiteDon Nedobeck - clarinetTed Conner - guitarRon Gilloti - bassfrom the album "Some of Your Old Favorites, From Some of Your Favorite Old Guys"Purchase downloads at Don's webstore.10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Gettin' In the Groove" by Ron Pirtle)11. "My Gift to You" - Frank Capek Quartet (Palm Coast, FL)     websiteBarry Kelsey - fluteKenny MacKenzie - pianoFrank Capek - bassFrankie Capek - drumsfrom the album "The Frank Capek Quartet"Many of Frank's recordings are free to download at his Soundcloud page.12. Closing Announcements - Allison Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

November - a time to be thankful - and we are, for both our wonderful listeners, and the superb musicians who grace our show! This month we feature bluesy swing from Per Danielsson Trio (courtesy of Random Act Records), a phenomenal arrangement of Debussy's most famous work, sophisticated contemporary jazz from the Space Coast, refined and dreamy music and Fiery latin - both from Tampa & much more! Special thanks to guest host Martha Hotz!(pictured - Gary Wofsey) visit our Facebook pageHosts: Martha Hotz & Kenny MacKenzie  Martha hosts a classical show on WFCF Tuesdays from 1-3pm that focuses on early music. Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - alternating Tuesdays from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Martha & Kenny2. "Looking Back in Time" - Frozen Water (Tallahassee, FL)   websiteAndre Bowers - piano, bass, drum programmingAdam Cambria - sax, D-Roc  - guitarGlen Stoudemire - percussionfrom the album "Summer's Walk"purchase at Andre's website.3. "La Migra" - La Lucha (Tampa, FL)   websiteJohn O'Leary - pianoAlejandro Arenas - bassMark Feinman - drumsAustin Vickrey - saxophonefrom the album "La Lucha"Purchase album at Itunes, Amazon or CD Baby. 4. "Second Chance" - Per Danielsson Trio (Orlando, FL)  websitePer Danielsson - pianoRichard Drexler - bassMarty Morell - drumsFrom the album "Time Will Tell" courtesy of Random Act Records. Purchase album at Itunes, Amazon or wherever jazz is sold. 5. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Sid's Blast from the Past" by Sid Blair)6. "Clair de Lune" - Gary Wofsey (Alford, FL)   websiteGary Wofsey - trumpet, vocals, arrangementMika Ono - vocalsSaxes: Hideo Oyama, Toshihiko Inoue,Junya Tanak, Taroh Saikachi, Takemi IshiganeTrumpets: Ojika Kyukeishitsu, Fumio Nakano, Yoshi HaradaTrombones: Kiyoshi Amemia, Yoshio Oikawa, Chie Takezawa - synthesizer, Hiroshi Takashima - guitar, Kazuhide Motooka - electric piano, Hiroshi Wada - bassYoshiyuki Nakamura - drumsFrom the album "Gary Wofsey In Japan" (unavailable)Check out Gary's "In Stereo" cd here!7. "Cool One" - The Rainmakerz (Melbourne, FL)  websiteRichie Mola - drums, Kenny Clarke - keys, Dan Wilborn - soprano sax, composerScott McGill - bass, Tom Hueston - guitarfrom the album "The Rainmakerz".Purchase this cd at Itunes or CD Baby.8. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Gettin' In the Groove" by Ron Pirtle Quintet)9. "Smile for the Count" - Karl Weismantel (Gainesville, FL)   websiteKarl Weismantel - guitar, Tom Dietz - saxophone,Kevin Bales - piano, Paul Creel - bassPeter Miles - drumsfrom the album "Smile for the Count"Purchase cd at Itunes, Amazon or CD Baby10. "Release" - Jeremy Powell & LaRue Nickelson (Tampa, FL)  Jeremy's website  ~  LaRue's websiteJeremy Powell - saxophone, LaRue Nickelson - guitarfrom the album "Amizade"Purchase a copy at Bandcamp or Itunes. 11. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)12. Closing Announcements - Martha Palm Coast Jazz closing theme by Seven Octaves.produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician residing in Florida with quality recordings of your original music (new or old) and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved.

Kenny interviews superb woodwind player Sid Blair at his home in Ormond Beach, FL. Sid recounts the life of an on-call musician in Detroit from the 40's to the 80's, and then here in Florida afterwards. Starting public school music programs from scratch, playing Carnegie Hall with the Detroit Symphony, late night recording sessions at Motown Records, & playing with Nelson Riddle, Mel Tormé, the Temptations and more, all the while becoming one of the swingin-est jazz cats in the motor city; Sid's really done it all. He continues to be the go-to guy for anyone looking for a killer tenor, luxurious flute or exquisite clarinet, and is a hero to sax players throughout the state.Right-click palmcoastjazz.blogspot.com and select open in another tab to view photos of Sid that accompany the interview. Hosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie00:00 ~ Allison's introduction01:05 ~ Music: Sid Blair with the St. Augustine Jazz Society All-Stars Live - Labor Day 2011        (S Blair - tenor sax, K MacKenzie - piano, Larry Nadar - bass, Scott Mariash - drums)02:07 ~ Sid's childhood, musical family, first clarinet and musical beginnings. Sid starts                gigging at age 14, listening and learning.06:40 ~ Recollections of listening to music in dime store, learning the solos of the masters.           Sid gets clarinet lessons from Dr. Keith Stein.          (background music -  more from the St. Augustine Labor Day concert 2011)08:55 ~ Sid gets drafted United States Army Air Forces, and manages to join a big band of             experienced musicians. Sid gets exposed to jazz in East St. Louis.10:45 ~ 1946 discharged from service. Marries childhood sweetheart Helen & starts family.          Gigging with Red Overton in Virginia. Sid opts to go to Wayne State U, and begins          10 year stint with George Gumbrecht.           (background music from Sid's album "Blast from the Past" [2008]           S Blair - tenor, Lee Quick - piano, Sally Quick - bass, Jay Messick - drums)13:15 ~ Graduates & begins teaching and starts 2 music programs from scratch. Kids excel.            (background music - performance c. 1961 by Grant Jr. High School Symphonic Band            formed & directed by Sid Blair)16:00 ~ Sid designs the band & choir rooms, becomes adjudicator for music festivals in MI           for Jack Pierson. He is made Fine Arts Chairman for school system.17:45 ~ Music - performance with Sid Blair and the East Detroit High School Jazz Band.18:40 ~ Sid & Helen develop theatre group & performance venue. 20:20 ~ 1950 - Sid doesn't audition but plays bass clarinet for Phi Mu Alpha Symphonic              Band. Plays lead alto in Tom Houghton's band. Joins pianist/composer Bob DuRant's             band. Sid begins theatre work with the Nederlander Theatrical agency, constantly           in work (& demand) in Detroit; while still working as Fine Arts Chairman.           (background/foreground music - selections by Bob Durant Big Band with Sid Blair)26:20 ~ Sid is on call with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Sixten Ehrling. Sid studies           with Larry Teal. Tours playing Rimsky-Korsakov, playing Carnegie Hall & Kennedy             Center.30:30 ~ (background music - selection by Jack Brokensha)           Sid's health gives out, retires from school district, and become a full-time musician.           Starts playing with John Trudell band, doing recording sessions for Jack Brokensha. 32:10 ~ Music: Sid Blair playing lead tenor with the John Trudell Band (circa 1980s).33:30 ~ Wolverine Jazz Band, life as on-call musician for famous acts; Sid recollects working           with Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle/Linda Rondstadt, Michel Legrand, Sarah Vaughan.37:10 ~ Remembrances of: Helen O'Connell, Ann Jillian, Larry Elgart, Bob Hope, the             Tempations & the Four Tops and Mel Tormé. Sid does recording session for Motown              and other Detroit labels.42:30 ~ 1990 Sid & Helen "retire" to Ormond Beach, Florida. 43:30 ~ Music - selection from Sid Blair album recorded in Detroit after Sid moved to FL            (S Blair - tenor, Bill Hart - trumpet, Buddy Budson - piano, Dan Pliskow - bass)44:05 ~ Sid's amazing musical fortune continues immediately in FL. Works with Joe Moses,            Joe Odom, Frank Roberts. Quits bands and works shows for Warren Bills and takes          local gigs. Sid remembers gigs with Carol Channing, Lawrence Welk Singers,             48:15 ~ Sid plays for big bands on cruise ships for several years. Sid plays concert in Palm            Coast (European Village) for NEFJA with his son, daughter in law as 3 Blairs + 2.           Work with Jim Miller's Big Band America and feature concerts at Stetson University.50:25 ~ Music - selection with Sid Blair on clarinet and James Blair on electric piano.            51:30 ~ Sid up to today aged 85 (2011) still gigging on call and with Lenny Glasso, Frankie                Kay and Sal Ronci.52:45 ~ Music - impromptu performance by Sid on flute!54:00 ~ Sid's legacy of music in his children & grandchildren.           (background/foreground music - Overture di Festival composed by Nathan Blair              - Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra - Christopher Wilkins - 2007)57:00 ~ more on grandchildren; closing thoughts and more Sid on flute, live!59:15 ~ Allison - closing remarks and info.          (Palm Coast Jazz Closing Theme by Seven Octaves)This podcast copyright 2011 Kenny MacKenzie. Contact for (free) broadcast permission and modifications.

An all music podcast featuring John Ricci, The Cook Trio, George Grosman, Abe Alam, Jim Bryer, Sid Blair & the Frank Capek Trio. Straight Ahead, Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Hard-Bop and Blues written and performed by Florida musicians.Palm Coast Jazz BlogPalm Coast Jazz FacebookHosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie1 - Introduction - Allison, Kenny2 - "Mode Time" - John Ricci (Jacksonville, FL) John Ricci - tenor sax, composer; Joshua Bowlus - piano,Billy Thornton - bass. Peter Miles - drums,from the cd "Holding Time" click to buy at CD BabyJohn Ricci website 2. "Delphie" - The Cook Trio (Orlando, FL) Jason Cook - guitar, Kyle Jones - bass, Ian Cook - guitarfrom the cd "Moonlight"click to buy at Itunesand also at the Cook Trio website. 3 - Announcements - Kenny (background music from album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris) 4 - "Mambo" - Jim Bryer (Ponce Inlet, FL) Jim Bryer - composer, guitar and programmingJim Bryer website 5 - "Little Darlin'" - George Grosman (Orlando, FL) George Grosman - vocals, guitar, composer; Anthony Panacci - pianoRachel Melas - bass, Dave McDougall - drumsfrom the upcoming album "Water and Wine"click to buy George's cds at CD BabyMany more albums available at George's website. 6 - Announcements - Allison 7 - Live recording from Abe Alam (Orlando, FL) Abe Alam - guitar, Herman Raulerson - guitarMike Humphries - bass, Mason Fox - drumsAbe Alam website 8 - Live recording from Sid Blair & the St. Augustine Jazz Society All-Stars Sid Blair - tenor saxophone, Kenny MacKenzie - pianoLarry Nader - bass, Scott Mariash - drumsrecorded Labor Day 2011 at the Plaza de la ConstitucionSt Augustine Jazz Society website 9 - "Frank's Waltz" - Frank Capek Trio (Palm Coast, FL) Frank Capek - bass, composer; Kenny MacKenzie - pianoFrankie Capek - drumsrecorded live to 2-track in Palm Coast, Summer 2011 10 - Closing Announcements - Kenny, Allison (Palm Coast Jazz Closing Theme by Seven Octaves)   If you are a jazz musician in Florida with quality recordings of your original music and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com.All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2011 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved. Please contact for broadcast version.