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This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter, Allen Vizzutti, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. You can also watch this interview on Youtube. About Allen: Equally at home in a multitude of musical idioms, Allen Vizzutti has visited 70 countries, Japan 49 times, and every state in the union to perform with a rainbow of artists and ensembles including Chick Corea, Doc; Severinsen, the NBC Tonight Show Band, the Airmen Of Note, the Army Blues and Army Symphony Orchestra, Chuck Mangione, Woody Herman, Japan's NHK Orchestra and the New Tokyo Philharmonic, the Budapest Radio Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Leipzig Wind Symphony, the Slovenian National Orchestra and the Kosei Wind Orchestra. Performing as a classical and a jazz artist, often in the same evening, he has appeared as guest soloist with symphony orchestras in Japan, Germany, St. Louis, Seattle, Rochester N.Y., Dallas, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Phoenix, Edmonton, Vancouver, Seattle and Minnesota to name a few. Music lovers in Germany, Poland, England, Sweden, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Australia and the United States have heard his brilliant sound over the airwaves of national television. Allen's status as an artist has led to solo performances at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Newport Jazz Festival, Banff Center for the Performing Arts, Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Teton, Vail, Aspen and Breckenridge Music Festivals, the Charles Ives Center, Suntory Hall & Opera City Hall in Tokyo and Lincoln Center in New York City. From his home in Seattle Washington, Allen's current career activities embody an impressive schedule of recitals, concerts, recording and composing. His continued commitment to music education and the value of music in everyday life results in an extensive schedule of guest appearances throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Australia, Asia and New Zealand. Allen's many recordings include “Ritzville” featuring Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke,(available at www. vizzutti.com and on iTunes). Other solo jazz recordings include “Trumpet Summit” and “Skyrocket” from Summit Records. Classical recordings currently available (DeHaske Classical Recordings), are “The Emerald Concerto and Other Gems”, with the Budapest Radio Orchestra, “Vizzutti Plays Vizzutti” and “Vizzutti and Soli On Tour”. His “High Class Brass”, (on iTunes), is a wonderfully unique classical and jazz blend co-produced, co-written and performed with fellow trumpet artist, composer and conductor, Jeff Tyzik along with a 90-piece studio orchestra. (on iTunes) Other outstanding Vizzutti recordings are “Baroque and Beyond”, (CBS/Sony), “The Carnival of Venus”, (Summit Records), and “A Trumpeter's Dream, (Ludwig Music Publishing). As Artist in Residence, Allen has taught at the Eastman School of Music, the University of North Texas, the University of South Carolina, the Banff Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas State University, Ohio State University, West Texas State University, the Skidmore Jazz Institute, and the Trompeten Akademie of Bremen Germany. His extensive treatise, “The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method” and his “New Concepts for Trumpet”, (Alfred Music Publishing), have become standards works for trumpet study worldwide. Many more of Allen's jazz and classical books, play along recordings, and student and recital compositions are published by DeHaske/Hal Leonard, BIM Switzerland, and Village Place Music. His writing includes solo pieces for piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, tuba, and harp, chamber groups, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, and symphony orchestra. Allen's love of expression through composition has led to premier performances by the LosAngeles Philharmonic, Budapest Radio Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic of London, the Nuremberg Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Syracuse Symphony, London Symphony, the renowned Summit Brass, the Royal Philharmonic Brass and others. After the world premier of his “Emerald Concerto” with the Syracuse Symphony Allen's writing was described in review: “The Emerald Concerto sparkles!...a vivacious treatment which speaks well for both his dramatic instinct and technical prowess as a composer.” While growing up in Montana, Allen was taught by his father, a self taught musician and trumpet player, until he left home to attend the Eastman School of Music on full scholarship. There he earned the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees, a Performer's Certificate, a chair in the Eastman Brass Quintet faculty ensemble, and the first Artist's Diploma ever awarded a wind player in Eastman's history. Allen has performed on over 150 motion picture sound tracks, (such as Back To The Futureand Star Trek), as well as countless TV shows, commercials and recordings with such artists as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Chick Corea, the Commodores and Prince. His soaring sound can be heard on recent the movies, “Mirror, Mirror”, “Furry Vengeance”, “40 Days and 40 Nights”, “Unfaithfully Yours”, “Gridiron Gang”, “Scary Movie Four”, “The Hulk” and the “Medal of Honor”, “Gears of War”, “World of Warcraft” ,and “Halo” video games. More information is available at www.vizzutti.com  Allen Vizzutti is a Yamaha Performing Artist

Tony Monaco began his keyboard life at age eight, on the accordion. When he was twelve, his destiny as a jazz organist was sealed when he first heard Jimmy Smith. An enthusiastic student, Tony began working in Jazz clubs as a teenager in his native Columbus, Ohio, guided by local organ gurus Hank Marr and Don Patterson. For further inspiration, he studiously absorbed the mastery of Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Charles Earland, Jack McDuff, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. All would play a role in the development of his musical palette. On Tony's sixteenth birthday, his prayers were answered. He received an encouraging phone call from Jimmy Smith, who soon became his Mentor/Teacher. Four years later, Jimmy Smith invited Tony to play at his club in California--a peak lifetime experience for Tony. From 1980 to 2006, Tony stood by his family businesses and married to have three daughters, while running Monaco's Palace Italian restaurant for ten years while performing weekly in the lounge. Tony then entered the food brokerage industry peaking towards Torchbearer status with SYSCO Foods. Always inspired by music, Tony then went to work as an assistant Broadcast producer for a prominent ad agency learning his production skills and playing gigs at night to continue supporting his family. After graduating from college with a B.S.B.A. from Franklin University in 1989, Tony's occupation changed again to supervisor of Monaco Concrete (“my Father needed a good manager and my daughters were getting close to going to college!”). Tony now enjoys and concentrates on all his musical energies flourishing ultimately as he pursues his passions. In April 2000, Tony met fellow jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco, who offered to produce a debut CD for him. This collaboration resulted in the critically acclaimed "Burnin Grooves”. The international success of the recording served as the catalyst for regional and national tours. This success was followed by two more releases for Summit Records that received critical acclaim and significant sales, charting in the Jazzweek Top 10. In September 2003, Summit Records released "A New Generation”, a unique recording featuring both Tony's and Joey DeFrancesco's Trios. They recorded the project using two "Hammond-Suzuki New B3's" as Tony was awarded a major endorsement role with Hammond and Suzuki. As Tony's reputation has grown, he has been blessed to play with some of the greatest musicians in jazz, including Mel Lewis, Lewis Nash, Red Holloway, Plas Johnson, Sonny Fortune, Jon Faddis, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Forman, Harvey Mason, Chester Thompson (drummer) Herlin Riley, Matt Wilson, Jeff Clayton, Terrell Stafford, Eric Alexander, Late Bobby Durham, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Paul Bollenback, Bruce Forman, Kevin Mahogany, Victor Lewis, Pat Martino, Fareed Haque, and even George Benson. An ardent student of the organ, it's no surprise that Tony is an accomplished teacher as well. In addition to private students, classes and clinics, Tony has produced a series of instructional DVDs titled "Playing Jazz Hammond" that have quickly become indispensable for any serious student of the organ. Tony teaches Lessons online with a system he created giving lessons one on one online to anyone from anywhere around the globe! Presently, Tony maintains a busy schedule touring, including festival appearances, clinics, and workshops In 2007 he appeared on the cover of Keyboard Magazine. In April 2012, Tony released "Celebration Life * Love * Music, a two-disc set of all originals as he continues to Celebrate his Musical gifts and shares his skills with everyone. Tony's drive as an innovator and missionary continues to carry forward his passion for the Hammond Organ. Now Executive Producer of the Summit Records subsidiary Chicken Coup Records, he has recorded and released CDs for several undiscovered organists around the globe, and his role as an educator has allowed him to spread and cultivate many new hopefuls to the art of the jazz organ. In 2014 Tony released Furry Slippers with fellow guitarist Fareed Haque and Drummer Greg Fundis! Topping the Jazz and College charts and gaining several reviews! Tony continues his mission to raise awareness and appreciation of the jazz organ and its importance in genres as diverse as traditional Gospel, RnB, and Modern Jazz. He is formulating new strategies and record deals using his network through Chicken Coup Records to help himself and his peers and students advance in this ever-changing music market and utilize new technologies and markets. Tony is a vital source of musical experience, knowledge, and humility ready, willing, and able !!! In 2017, Tony celebrated a special anniversary, celebrating 50 years as a musician! In January 2019, Tony released his 11th Internation release "The Definition of Insanity" on his Chicken Coup Records label. He will be recording his second venture with Drummer great Steve Smith and Guitarist Vinny Valentino as Groove Blue Trio Tours Russia and Europe! Tony's looking forward to recording both new Instructional Vids as well as New Music while touring globally! In this episode, Altin shares his background, education, and musical journey.

Join me for in Episode 23 for a conversation with Randall Faust about the IHS Composition Contest. Episode Highlights Brief history of the composition contest: https://www.hornsociety.org/about-the-ihs/composition-projects/composition-contest  How things have changed. Structure/Divisions Reasons why composers should participate. Advice for composers, and what makes a good composition for horn. Who can participate? What are the awards? For even more details about the history of the competition, get the IHS 50th Anniversary Book: https://www.hornsociety.org/257-uncategorised/1665-the-international-horn-society-the-first-50-years  Hornist, composer, author, and professor, Randall Faust has contributed to the horn community both regionally, in Western Illinois, and internationally, through the IHS and other organizations. Randy has participated in many IHS symposiums and was host of the 2009 International Horn Symposium in Macomb IL. Faust is a retired professor of music at Western Illinois University, and performed as hornist of the Camerata Woodwind Quintet and LaMoine Brass Quintet. He has hosted the annual Western Illinois Horn Festival—bringing a variety of outstanding hornists and clinicians to the WIU Campus—and in 2009, he hosted the 41st International Horn Symposium of the International Horn Society. He has participated in regional and international symposiums. His compositions, including Quartet for Four Horns in memory of Philip Farkas, are often heard on concerts and in recordings. He has produced an instructional DVD, How to Stop a Horn. He performs and records, including works of contemporary composers. Performance credits include broadcasts over Peach State Public Radio during 12 years as principal horn of the Columbus (Georgia) Symphony Orchestra and recording as a member of the Clarion Wind Symphony. Randy was born in 1947 in Vermillion, South Dakota, into a musical family. He studied at Interlochen, Eastern Michigan University (BS 1972), Minnesota State University Mankato (MM 1973), and the University of Iowa (DMA 1980). His horn teachers have included Marvin Howe, John Berg, Marvin McCoy, Don Haddad, Eugene Wade, Orrin Olson, Paul Anderson, Michael Hatfield, Arnold Jacobs, and Helen Kotas Hirsch; his composition teachers were Rolf Scheurer, Warren Benson, Anthony Iannaccone, Peter Tod Lewis, and Donald Martin Jenni. He has taught at Shenandoah University (1973-1982) and Auburn University (1982-1997), and has been on the faculty of the Interlochen Center for the Arts for over two decades. In 2006 he recorded Fantasies on American Themes, a CD of compositions by William Presser. Randy's articles and reviews have appeared in The Horn Call since 1980. He chronicled the work of his teacher, IHS Honorary Member Marvin Howe, in a 1996 Horn Call article “Marvin Howe, Singer of Smooth Melodies,” in his edition of Marvin Howe's The Singing Hornist (2001), an ongoing series of instructional videos, and in a lecture/performance involving many former Howe students at the 2016 International Horn Symposium. Randy's compositions have been performed at the International Trumpet Guild, the International Trombone Association, the National Gallery of Art, and the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall and have been the subject of several doctoral dissertations. His music has been recorded on Albany Records, MSR Classics, Crystal Records, Summit Records, and ACA Digital Recordings by artists such as The Palisades Virtuosi, Andrew Pelletier, David Griffin, Ralph Lockwood, Steven Gross, Michael Hatfield, Randy Gardner, David Krehbiel, and Douglas Hill. He and his wife, Sharon, have been publishing his compositions through Faust Music since 1974. In addition to his activities with the IHS, Randy has been president of the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (1992-1994) and has served as Interim Chair of the Western Illinois Department of Music. He has been honored by the Western Illinois University Chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi as its Outstanding Artist for 2004 and in 2006 and 2010 by the College of Fine Arts and Communication with its Creative Activity Award. He has received the ASCAP Award in annually since 1990 and the Orpheus Award from The Auburn University Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity in 1987. Randy has served on the IHS Advisory Council (1984-1990), as Secretary-Treasurer (1986-1987), President (1987–1990), Music Review Editor for The Horn Call (1981-1990), and Composition Contest Coordinator since 2013. He received the Punto Award in 2009 and was elected an IHS Honorary Member in 2016.

Classical Trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden has built a rapidly ascendant career as a soloist, praised for her “splendid, brilliant” playing (Gramophone Magazine) and the clarity, purity, and power of her sound. A Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner, Opus Klassik Nominee, and Yamaha Performing Artist, Mary has also worked to establish a new repertoire for the trumpet through creative, collaborative commissioning projects and award-winning albums. Her upcoming season includes additional performances of the Fung concerto with the Santa Fe Symphony, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Shenandoah Conservatory Orchestra, and San Diego State University Orchestra. Mexican composer Gina Enríquez Morán has been engaged to write a concerto for Mary to be premiered by the World and European Brass Association. Bowden is slated to perform Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's American Concerto with the Las Vegas Philharmonic in 2022. She will also make her debut in Turkey with a performance of Lowell Lieberman's concerto alongside the Izmir State Symphonic Orchestra. Bowden will also embark on a five-week tour with the Kassia Ensemble, performing a program of trumpet and string quartet arrangements featuring both core classical and contemporary works. Mary has released two recordings on Summit Records: her debut album, Radiance (featuring new American works), and her second solo album, Rêverie with the Kassia Ensemble. Rêverie was featured as one of the Top Albums of the Year for the Global Music Awards and on Textura Magazine's Top Ten Classical Albums of the Year. In addition to her acclaimed performances of core classical repertoire, Mary has worked to build a new repertoire for her instrument through performances of contemporary works, as well as commissioning projects with composers such as James Stephenson, Rene Orth, Catherine McMichael, Joseph Hallman, and an upcoming recording featuring works by Reena Esmail, Tyson Davis, Vivian Fung, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and Clarice Assad. Among her many creative projects, Mary is a founding member and artistic leader of Seraph Brass, an ensemble of America's top female brass players that was awarded the 2019 American Prize in Chamber Music and has performed around the world. The group's debut album, Asteria, released on Summit Records, won the Silver Medal Global Music Award, and they performed on part of Adele's 2016 North American tour.  Mary earned her Bachelor of Music degree from The Curtis Institute of Music, and her Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music. Learn more about Mary Bowden: www.maryelizabethbowden.com Learn more about Bob Reeves Brass: www.bobreeves.com   

The VIP Lounge is a chance for the House Music, Jazz Music and Soul Music Artists to appear every Sunday with Frenchie in his soulful music show.  DJ Frenchie showcasing inspirational eclectic music playing most things in Soulful.  Each week he is joined by an artist or group of artists who has inspired Frenchie throughout his nearly 40 year musical history. Catch the Brand New show every Sunday 10am-2pm (UK) 5-9am (NY) 2-6am (LA)

Chad Lawson is an American pianist and composer. After performing as a member of the Summit Records act Chad Lawson Trio from 1997 to 2004, Lawson performed as a member of Julio Iglesias' tour band, which inspired him to release his debut studio album Set on a Hill. Lawson's fifth studio album The Chopin Variations, a collaboration with violinist Judy Kang and cellist Rubin Kodheli, reached number one on the Billboard Top Classical Albums chart. He debuted as a major label musician through Decca Records in 2020, with the extended play Stay. Lawson is known as the composer of the podcasts Lore and Unobscured, both works created by Aaron Mahnke.Purchase the music (without talk) at:Christmas in My Dreams (classicalsavings.com)Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber Please consider supporting our show, thank you!http://www.classicalsavings.com/donate.html staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com This album is broadcasted with the permission of Katy Solomon from Morahana Arts and Media.

Join me in Episode 2 of Season 2 for a discussion with composer and pianist Catherine Likhuta! Catherine is an Australian-based composer, pianist and recording artist. Her music exhibits high emotional charge, programmatic nature and rhythmic complexity. Catherine's pieces have been played extensively around the world, including highly prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage), Glyndebourne Opera House (Organ Room), five International Horn Symposiums and two World Saxophone Congresses, as well as many festivals and conferences. Her works have enjoyed performances by prominent symphony orchestras (such as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra of the National Radio of Ukraine), chamber ensembles (such as Atlantic Brass Quintet, Ensemble Q, NU CORNO and U.S. Army Field Band Horns) and soloists (including former president of the North American Saxophone Alliance Griffin Campbell and president of the International Horn Society Andrew Pelletier). Catherine has held residencies at Tyalgum Music Festival, North Carolina NewMusic Initiative, University of Missouri Kansas City, University of Georgia and other institutions. She is a two-time winner of the International Horn Society Composition Contest (virtuoso division) and a recipient of several awards, including two grants from the Australia Council for the Arts. Her music can be heard on Albany, Cala, Equilibrium and Summit Records. Catherine's wind band works have enjoyed performances by dozens of wind ensembles, including prominent groups such as SUNY Potsdam Crane Wind Ensemble, Sydney Conservatorium Wind Symphony, University of Georgia Hodgson Wind Ensemble and University of Kentucky Wind Symphony. Her music has been played at Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival (Sydney), CBDNA Conference (Norman, OK) and Midwest Clinic (Chicago, IL). Catherine holds a Bachelor's degree in jazz piano from Kyiv Glière Music College, a five-year post-graduate degree in composition from the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine (Kyiv Conservatory) and a PhD in composition from the University of Queensland. She is an active performer, often playing her own music. She was the soloist on the premiere and the CD recording of Out Loud, her piano concerto commissioned by the Cornell University Wind Ensemble, and the pianist on Adam Unsworth's CD Snapshots.  Episode Highlights How she ended up in the US, then Australia “You can be a freelance composer, but not a freelance mathematician…” Cultural differences between Ukraine and US Collaborations with Adam Unsworth, Peter Luff, Denise Tryon Advice for young composers Networking advice from a mathematician “Write the music you believe in…” Shoutout to Dana Wilson, Alexander Shuhan, Nancy Joy! Horn/Saxophone Rivalry Writing for low horn “Horn is such an amazing storyteller…” “If you write awkward music, it's not going to come out sounding nice…” “I'm a geriatric millennial.” For details and audio samples of Cathy's music, visit www.catherinelikhuta.com

On this episode of the podcast, Ken Cmar stops by the studio and tells us many great stories about how he moved to Boston to go school and ended up starting Summit Records, which had to change its name to Wonderdrug and how the label became a landing spot for some of the city's most iconic heavy bands of the 90's. A list that includes Stompbox, 6L6, Sam Black Church, Scissorfight, Tree etc.. Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song) Stompbox "Pick It Up" 6L6 "Yeah Right" Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on August 28, 2021 please support the podcast Patreon.com/twistedrico --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

Carl Saunders, acompañante de grandes estrellas del jazz y su mas reciente disco, Jazz Trumpet, producción 2020 para Summit Records, es el invitado al 2 de uno de hoy.

Father & Son: George Walker was a trailblazing and multitalented composer and pianist of the 20th Century. Among his many accomplishments he was the first African American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. He passed away in 2018, but his legacy continues in his son composer and performer Gregory T.S. Walker. As a performer Gregory regularly tackles his father’s momentous works for violin, and the interview highlights interplay and the complex relationship between composer and performer, father and son. Special thanks to Summit Records and Newport Classic record labels for making this episode possible.  George Walker’s "Lilacs" performed by soprano Fay Robinsonand the Arizona State University Symphony OrchestraGeorge Walker’s "String Quartet no. 2" performed by the El Paso Festival QuartetThe Gregory T.S. Walker selections from "Global Solstice" and "Bad Rap" performed by the composer and the Boulder Philharmonic.  "Dream N. The Hood" performed by Dennis Spears and the Plymouth Music Series.

NOTE: Registration is open for The Brass Junkies Academy Summer Workshop, a five-day workshop with 15 of the best brass players in the world hosted by Andrew Hitz & Lance LaDuke. Each day features three clinics plus a daily hang with special guests hosted by The Brass Junkies. The workshop is open to all ages but recommended for high school and above. The workshop runs from June 22-26, 2020.  More information can be found at brassjunkies.academy including how to get $30 off the $109 price for a LIMITED TIME!!! TBJ138: Demondrae Thurman on Sotto Voce, Indiana University AND the Brass Junkies Academy Summer Academy. Demondrae returns to share the origins of Sotto Voce and explains his unorthodox job offer from Indiana University. From his website: Demondrae Thurman is considered one of the stars of the formidable generation of brass soloists. His euphonium playing has been described as “awe inspiring”, and he is touted as “an amazing musician”. Demondrae has a firm international reputation as a euphonium soloist having performed in Europe, Asia and throughout North America. Many of Americas premiere colleges and universities have hosted him as a performer and teacher and he continues to be in extremely high demand. Over the last eighteen years, Demondrae has been an invited guest artist/clinician at many of the world’s prestigious low brass festivals including the International Tuba/Euphonium Conference, U.S. Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference and theLeonard Falcone Competition. Demondrae’s conducting career began in 1999 when he co-founded the wind ensemble at Alabama State University. Since that time, he has appeared as a guest conductor with numerous wind bands, brass bands, and symphony orchestras. His symphony orchestra debut came in 2008 conducting Scheherazade by Rimsky Korsakov with the Huxford Symphony Orchestra of the University of Alabama where he also served as its conductor from 2011-2013. He is currently in his 7th season as Resident Assistant Conductor of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. Demondrae is also an active chamber musician. He plays first euphonium and trombone in the highly regarded Sotto Voce Quartet which tours extensively. The quartet has released four recordings; all of which have received stellar reviews. Viva Voce!: The Complete Quartets of Johns Stevens won the International Tuba/Euphonium Association award for best chamber music recording in 2006. The quartet has been featured several times on American Public Media’s, Performance Today. He also plays first baritone horn in the Brass Band of Battle Creek, a British brass band comprised of many of the world’s best brass and percussion performers. In addition to his chamber music work, Demondrae is in high demand as a euphonium/bass trumpet specialist for symphony orchestras. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, North Carolina Symphony, Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. In addition to the Sotto Voce Quartet recordings, Demondrae released his first solo recording on the Summit Records label in 2005 entitled, Soliloquies. It received a 9/9 out of 10/10 from classicstoday.com and he was referred to as “having earned (his) stripes as one of the premiere euphonium players in the world”. Showing his dedication to new music, all of the music on the recording was written for him or with his playing in mind. His second album, Songs of a Wayfarer, was released in 2011. The latest recording, Snapshots: The Spirit of Collaboration, was released in March of 2014. Demondrae can also be heard on recordings with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Brass Band of Battle Creek, and the New South Jazz Orchestra. Currently, Demondrae is Professor of Music at Samford University where he teaches low brass and conducting while serving as conductor of the wind ensemble and Director of Graduate Studies. Demondrae Thurman is a Miraphone Performing Artist and plays exclusively the Miraphone 5050 Ambassador “Edition” euphonium which was designed specifically for him.  He also plays the custom “Demondrae” model mouthpiece manufactured by Warburton Music Products and is a Shires  Trombone Performing Artist.  In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Colonial Tuba Quartet Competition Sweet Child O Mine Gary Bird The beginnings of Sotto Voce Consequences Army Workshop gig helping move them down the road Getting kicked out of a meeting room Lance is(was) a bigwig Personnel changes over the years 25th Anniversary plans Changes to the tuba quartet repertoire over the years Euphonium quartets Indiana University Brass Junkies Academy LINKS: Demondrae's site Indiana University bio page Sotto Voce page Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. 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El carismático y multifacético violinsta venezolano conversó en el episodio 31 de damaso2.0 sobre su cuarta producción discográfica pero primera como solista en homenaje a Ernest Chausson (París 20 de enero de 1855), en un disco que asegura que dejará huella para los seguidores de la música clásica tanto en EEUU, América Latina y Europa.   Simón Gollo disfruta de una exitosa carrera internacional como solista, camarista y director de orquesta, siendo a su vez un comprometido artista discográfico, director artístico y pedagogo.   Simón Gollo ha sido recibido y aclamado en innumerables escenarios en Europa, Asia y en todas las regiones del continente americano. Su larga trayectoria lo ha llevado a prestigiosas salas como el Carnegie Hall (Nueva York), Cadogan Hall (Londres), 92nd Street Y’sKaufmannConcert Hall (Nueva York),NationalGallery of Art (Washington DC), Bolívar Hall (Londres), Teatro Teresa Carreño (Caracas), Auditorio Blas Galindo (México, DF), Auditorio Manuel de Falla, (Granada), y el Teatro Mayor (Bogotá),y para notablesorganizaciones como el BBC Proms Festival, laPhiladelphiaChamberMusicSocietyy laChamberMusicSociety of Detroit.Ha compartido escenario con reconocidos artistas de la escena internacional, entre los que se encuentran; AlessioBax, Ricardo Morales, DmitriBerlinsky, MoniqueDuphil, Edicson Ruiz, Paul Rosenthal, John Novacek, AlissaMargulis, Jakob Koranyi, Miguel da Silva (miembro del YsaÿeQuartet) Richard Young (miembro del VermeerQuartet), Randolph Kelly y el Cuarteto Latinoamericano.   Como solista ha interpretado grandes conciertos del repertorio con prestigiosas orquestas entre las que se destacan la Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela, Filarmónica de Bogotá, Orquesta Sinfónica de Salta (Argentina), Central Ohio Symphony (EEUU), ChamberOrchestra of San Antonio (EEUU) y Orquesta de Caxias do Sul (Brasil), colaborando con reconocidos directores como Conrad Van Alphen, Theodor Kuchar, y Carlos Izcaray. Fue becario de la Fundación Cisneros para asistir al Aspen Music Festival donde recibió clases de los célebres maestros Alex Kerr y NaokoTanaka. Su educación musical la recibe en Suiza bajo la tutela de sus mentores Anne Bauer, GyulaStuller, GaborTakacs y Patrick Genet.   Durante siete temporadas (2012-2019), Simón Gollo fue miembro del Dalí StringQuartet y de La Catrina Quartet, cuartetos especializados en música latinoamericana con quienes cosechó exitosas temporadas dentro y fuera de los Estados Unidos. Su discografía junto a la La Catrina Quartetesta disponible bajo los sellos Summit Records y RYCYProductions, Inc., incluyendo una producción nominada a los premios Grammy Latinos.Su pasión por las orquestas de cámara lo llevaron a pertenecer a la Orchestra of St. Luke’s en Nueva York interpretando roles principales enimportantes festivales, giras y conciertos con otras orquestas de cámara como la CamerataNordica (Suecia), Post ClassicalEnsemble, (Washington DC), Dallas ChamberSymphony, y ClassicalMusicInstituteChamberOrchestra (San Antonio). En enero del 2020, se presenta como concertino invitado de la Orquesta Ciudad de Granada en España, bajo la batuta del maestro, MichałNesterowicz. Actualmente, Simón Gollo es miembro permanente del Reverón Piano Trio y primer violín invitado del Cuarteto Q-Arte con los que ha realizado giras y conciertos en Colombia y Europa.   Simón Gollo es un connotado pedagogo que mantiene una constante actividad en la enseñanza del violín y la música de cámara. Ha formado parte del profesorado del Summit Music Festival en Nueva York y colabora regularmente como profesor sustituto de la maestraNaokoTanaka en la división de precollege de la JuilliardSchool of Music. Durante 6 años, fue profesor del internacionalmente reconocido y aclamado programa "El Sistema" y de la Escuela Mozarteum de Caracas. Actualmente es profesor titular en la New MexicoStateUniversity (NMSU) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/du00e1maso-jimenez/support

One of the great things about doing a podcast is finally putting a face and a voice with people you see posting all the time on social media. http://marybowden.com (Mary Bowden) is one of those go-getters who is always posting about this or that, an international tour here, a solo album there... So I decided to reach out and ask her to be on the show. It took a bit to organize our schedules since we're 11 time zones apart currently, but it finally worked out. We had a great time, and I think you'll enjoy it too! A few highlights from our chat:How Mary got started on the trumpet ... 5:50Story of Mary playing her old cornet for her latest album... 12:30Mary's coming of age as a performer ... 20:50Mary's mission for the Seraph Brass ... 29:00About the international recording project Mary organized ... 35:50About the Guest:Classical Trumpeter and Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner Mary Elizabeth Bowden has been described by Gramophone Magazine as “brilliant” and “radiant in new repertoire for trumpet.” Bowden, a Yamaha Performing Artist, is highly regarded for her artistry and virtuosity as a soloist, and has been praised for the clarity, purity and power of her sound. Bowden released both her second solo album, Rêverie (with the Kassia Ensemble), and her debut album, Radiance (featuring new American works), on Summit Records. She has been featured on MPR’s “New Classical Tracks” with Julie Amacher, which is being aired on NPR stations across the United States. Bowden began full-time college studies at the age of 14, receiving an Associate degree from the Joliet Junior College. Subsequently, she earned her Bachelor of Music degree from The Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with the principal trumpeter of the Philadelphia Orchestra, David Bilger. She was awarded her Master of Music degree in 2006 from the Yale School of Music where she studied on a full scholarship with trumpeter Allan Dean. Here's Mary's recent social-distancing recording collaboration. It's freaking amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_bZ0WW5nPY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2Bv7avxkciFAeBjvlv26Cwc0Hcrw47RBfluH3IZPdlY7IgqNiXZKIIBss Episode sponsor:https://www.subscribepage.com/y5g5v1 (High Performance Masterclasses)

TBJ129: Martin McCain on travel, creating new repertoire and BBQ. Trombone player and educator Martin McCain gives us a peek at his diverse and prolific career.  From his bio: Global Music Award Gold Medal Winner and Grammy Award-nominated trombonist Martin McCain enjoys a career that spans an impressive scope of genres. A third-generation musician, he maintains a versatile performance schedule as a soloist, recording artist, chamber, orchestral and commercial musician. According to the International Trombone Association Journal, his playing has been described as "solid and masterful". McCain is in high demand as a performer and clinician throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. His performances and arrangements have been broadcast on Austin, Knoxville, Tucson, Chicago, Toronto and Hong Kong's radio stations in addition to NPR's "Performance Today". Martin has appeared as a guest artist at the International Trombone Festival, Great American Brass Band Festival, Zagreb Brass Festival, Brazilian Trombone Festival and American Trombone Workshop. He is the leader of the award-winning jazz trombone ensemble, JazzBonez, a member of the highly-acclaimed Minor 4th Trombone Quartet and an Associate Artist with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. Martin regularly performs in recital programs both as a soloist and as the McCain Duo with his wife, pianist Artina McCain. As an orchestral musician, Martin holds the position of Principal Bass Trombone for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. McCain regularly performs with the IRIS Orchestra, San Antonio Symphony, Austin Symphony and Memphis Symphony Orchestra in addition to several summer festival orchestras. He has performed with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, Amarillo Symphony, Charleston Symphony Orchestra and many regional orchestras. As a commercial musician, he performs with the NOW Jazz Orchestra, Memphis Jazz Orchestra and several national touring ensembles in addition to performances with the Frank Sinatra Jr. Orchestra.  McCain was a prize - winner twice in both the International Trombone Association's Donald Yaxley Solo Bass Trombone Competition and Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition and twice in both of the American Trombone Workshop's National Bass Trombone Solo Competition and Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition. He has been a featured soloist with the Croatian Army Wind Band, United States Army Concert Band "Pershing's Own" and the United States Army Brass Quintet. In addition to being heard on various recordings on the Summit Records, Naxos and Equilibrium labels, Martin has released three solo CDs Trombone Czar: Russian Treasures Recorded Live! (2012), Shades (2014) and Trombone Czar: The Extended Version(2015). Other recording credits include numerous movie and video game soundtracks in addition to commercial jingles. He is a four-time winner of the Global Music Awards and was featured as their “Emerging Artist” in an edition of Billboard magazine. Martin is an Artist/Teacher of Trombone and the youngest faculty member to hold the rank of full professor at Texas State University. Under his leadership, the Trombone Choir and Jazz Trombone Ensembles have been invited to perform at the International Trombone Festival, American Trombone Workshop, Big 12 Trombone Conference and Texas Music Educators Association Convention on numerous occasions and have released two commercial recordings. Dr. McCain’s students have also been extremely successful in solo and ensemble competitions including the International Trombone Association competitions, the American Trombone Workshop competitions and the Big 12 Trombone Solo Competitions. In recognition of his teaching, he has received several citations including the 2019 College Achievement Award in Teaching, 2016 Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2013 Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. His students have been accepted into some of the nation's most prestigious graduate programs such as the Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music, Yale University, Northwestern University, Manhattan School of Music and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. He is also the founder/director of the Texas State Trombone Symposium. In addition to his duties at Texas State, Martin spends the summer on the faculty for the Austin Chamber Music Festival, Interharmony International Music Festival (Italy), Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, PRIZM International Chamber Music Festival, SliderAsia Music Festival (Hong Kong) and the English Brass Academy (Croatia). Martin McCain is a performing artist for S.E. Shires, Reunion Blues Gig Bags and plays on the "McCain" signature mouthpiece series manufactured by Pickett Brass. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: His two homes Illustrious bass trombone players He and his wife both have cool gigs Phish Memphis BBQ Smoking meat Growing up in the Midwest More Smokers Than Trombone The 16-hour-10-hour smoke Fred Powell Dial-a-BBQ Being a third-generation musician Playing with the Memphis Symphony Last of the Mississippi Juke Joints Food His Dad's advice, "If you want to eat..." Starting on piano, switching to baritone Mo' Better Blues McCain Duo Piano prenup Creating new repertoire for the duo Sacred music (with a twist) project Mahidol University Bangkok and Asian travel Musical forest What, why and how he records album projects How projects get funded Jazz Bones Southern Miss Hub Bones The value of concentrated rehearsal time Playing with Boston Brass Recording the Kenton Christmas album LINKS: Martin's site Texas State Trombone Studio page McCain Duo Last of the Mississippi Jukes movie Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. We just launched a brand new Brass Junkies newsletter! It will change your life. Like, it's life-changing! Subscribe today to stay in the loop on all things Brass Junkies! Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 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Jonathan Newman is a well-known composer and is the Director of Composition & Coordinator of New Music at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. Topics: Jonathan’s background, how playing the trombone has helped his career, and important teachers in his life. How writing in a variety of genres helps him stay focused and the importance of exploring a plurality of styles as a composer. BCM International and how four friends found a way to have a booth at Midwest and launch their careers. Being a pioneer as a self-published composer in the early 2000’s and how a job at Boosey & Hawkes helped him learn how to publish his own music. Jonathan’s newest work Pi‘ilani and Ko‘olauan. Links: Jonathan Newman, Composer BCM International Newman: OK, Feel Good Newman: Blow it Up, Start Again Newman: Pi’ilani and Ko’alauan Britten: War Requiem Bach: Komm, süsser Tod Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier (Final Trio) Biography: Jonathan Newman composes music rich with rhythmic drive and intricate sophistication, creating broadly colored musical works that incorporate styles of pop, blues, jazz, folk, and funk into otherwise classical models. Trained as a pianist, trombonist, and singer, his work is informed by an upbringing performing in orchestras, singing in jazz choirs, playing in marching bands, and accompanying himself in talent shows. From opera to bubblegum pop, Newman delivers a new perspective on American concert music. Recent work includes Mass, a large-scale project with texts by poet Victoria Chang which premiered in 2018 with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street as part of their Mass Reimaginings commissioning program. In 2016 he was appointed Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Composer-in-Residence; work with CYSO included performances of Metropolitan, Tree, and 3 O’Clock Mix, Chicago’s 2016 Ear Taxi Festival, and the commissions for Meridian and Blow It Up, Start Again—which have subsequently been performed by orchestras worldwide, including the Minnesota Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony, the 2015 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the 2015 BBC Proms. Other recent commissions include Prayers of Steel for Chicago’s Gaudete Brass (recorded on Cedille Records, 2017) and These Inflected Tentacles for chamber quartet. Newman’s ensemble transcriptions include arrangements of Beck, George Harrison, Puccini, Sufjan Stevens, Eric Whitacre, Led Zeppelin, and electronica premiered at the 2005 Lincoln Center Festival and recorded on Acoustica: Alarm Will Sound Performs Aphex Twin (Cantaloupe Records). As a MacDowell Fellow, he began work on an opera based on the 1962 cult horror film Carnival of Souls, in collaboration with playwright Gary Winter. He is currently working with Winter on an imaginary ballet suite for the Florida State University Wind Orchestra based on the Hawaiian story of Pi’ilani and Ko’olau. Wind and educational ensembles around the world frequently perform from his large catalog of works, including Blow It Up, Start Again (transcription for winds), Symphony No. 1, My Hands Are a City—a wind ensemble consortium commission based on themes of mid-century American Beat Culture, Sowing Useful Truths, commissioned by the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and Moon by Night, 2003 winner of the NBA/Merrill Jones Composition Award. Born in 1972, Newman received the Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and holds degrees from Boston University’s School for the Arts, where he studied composition with Richard Cornell and Charles Fussell and conducting with Lukas Foss, and The Juilliard School, where he studied with composers John Corigliano and David Del Tredici and conducting with Miguel Harth-Bedoya. At Juilliard, his collaborative works for dance enjoyed multiple performances at The Juilliard Theater, Alice Tully Hall, P.S. 122, and Dance Theater Workshop. His early training includes Boston University Tanglewood Institute and the Aspen Music Festival where he studied with composers George Tsontakis and Bernard Rands. His works have been recorded on Avian, BCM, Brain Music, Cantaloupe, Cedille, Klavier, Mark Custom, Naxos, Potenza, and Summit Records. Newman is a founding member of the composer-consortium BCM International: four stylistically-diverse composers dedicated to enriching the repertoire with exciting works for mediums often mired in static formulas. BCM recorded two albums: BCM Saves the World (Mark Custom Records, 2002) and BCM Men of Industry (BCM Records, 2004). He resides in Virginia, where he serves as Director of Composition & Coordinator of New Music at Shenandoah Conservatory.

We Chat With Jakub Omsky About Sound Therapy That May Eliminate Alzheimer's This episode starts off with a recording of a live, improvisational performance piece called "Water Drip". Taken from one of Omsky's dialogue concerts, it sets the tone for the cellist to tell his story about how his sound therapy has reversed comas, Alzheimer's, dementia, and other debilitating health issues. Starting off as a child prodigy, Jakub Omsky was born in Poland where he was the youngest student in the history of the Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy. He graduated with honors from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, and went on to win numerous awards, and perform worldwide. He is known as a "Master of Cello" and Yo-Yo Ma called him "an extraordinarily talented and dedicated musician."  Omsky is the founder of Sound Prayer Project, and Universal Harmony Dialogue Concerts. He currently offers sound and water therapy, and performs transformational sound healing methods at numerous hospitals, and caregiving facilities. He was recognized by the U.S. Congress for his work, and hIs current collaboration album, called "Intermezzo," is available on Summit Records.  From the transcript: Jakub Omsky : (25:03)And the [coma] patient opens his eyes, beautiful blue eyes and he looks straight at me, smiles and says "Thank you." You could hear a pin drop. He then, you know, started talking with the nurses, started talking with me, uh, having completely lucid conversation and being completely present.  "Recognition is a gateway to love. And every human being seems to really want to be acknowledged and recognized."Jakub OmskyCellist Resources ODDDIO Podcast - Jakub Omsky Healing With Sound - Full Transcript JAKUB_OMSKYDownload Google These Topics BachYo-Yo Masound therapylucid dreamTanglewoodFryderyk Chopin Music Academy Check out:  Jakub Omsky Facebook | soundhealer@live.com Odddio Theme Song Credit: “Trans My Gray Shun” – T.Blackett, I. Oshun (TBlack Productions, Papa Grace)

Classical Trumpeter and Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner Mary Elizabeth Bowden has been described by Gramophone Magazine as “brilliant” and “radiant in new repertoire for trumpet.” Bowden, a Yamaha Performing Artist, is highly regarded for her artistry and virtuosity as a soloist and has been praised for the clarity, purity, and power of her sound. Bowden released her debut album, “Radiance”, on Summit Records featuring new American works. She has been featured on MPR’s “New Classical Tracks” with Julie Amacher, which is being aired on NPR stations nationwide. Bowden’s 2018-19 performance highlights include solo performances at the Maspalomas International Trumpet Festival in Gran Canaria and at Lieksa Brass Week in Finland. She will also perform as a soloist with the Kassia Ensemble, Chrysalis Chamber Players, Richmond Philharmonic, and will make her Vancouver and New York City recital debuts. She will release her second solo album through Summit Records with the Kassia Ensemble. Bowden is the First Prize winner of the International Women’s Brass Conference Trumpet Competition. She has performed as a soloist with Montana’s Big Sky Festival, Evansville Philharmonic, Peninsula Symphony (California), Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, Croatian Army Wind Band at the Velika Gorica Brass Festival, Festival Amadeus Strings (Montana), Springfield Symphony (Missouri), Naples Symphony, Fifth Avenue Chamber Orchestra (Florida), Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra, San Juan Symphony, Springfield (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra and New Haven Chamber Orchestra, among several others. She has performed with trumpet soloist Jouko Harjanne at the Lieksa Brass Week in Finland, where she also served on the jury of the Lieksa International Trumpet Competition. At The Banff Center in Alberta, Canada, she performed Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Trumpets with trumpeters Jens Lindemann and Ryan Anthony. She was also awarded the Public Prize from the Perrenoud Foundation International Music Competition. Bowden frequently performs in recital both in solo programs and as the Dash Duo with her husband, trumpeter David Dash. Bowden and Dash teach at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Dash as the Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Bowden as a Resident Artist. Bowden is a founding member of both Seraph Brass and the Chrysalis Chamber Players, a recipient of a Yale Alumni Grant. Seraph will be a guest ensemble at the 2019 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Miami and was the featured ensemble at the International Women’s Brass Conference in 2017 and at the Lieksa Brass Week in Finland in 2017 and 18. They released their debut album, “Asteria,” through Summit Records in 2018, which has been awarded a Silver Medal Global Music Award. Bowden has collaborated in chamber music programs at the Marlboro Music Festival, Lakes Area Music Festival, The Banff Centre, and at the Sydney Opera House under the baton of Håkan Hardenberger. She has served on the adjunct faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University and at The Curtis Institute of Music’s Young Artist Summer Program. An experienced orchestral musician, Bowden is currently Principal Trumpet of the Artosphere Festival Orchestra and a member of the Iris Orchestra. She has served as Principal Trumpet of the Sarasota Opera Orchestra, Lakes Area Music Festival Orchestra, New Zealand’s Auckland Philharmonia, the Daejeon Philharmonic in Korea, and with Seraphic Fire’s Firebird Chamber Orchestra. At the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland, she held the principal chair in Pierre Boulez’s performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, which was released on CD in 2011. The Luzerner Zeitung described her playing in one word – “outstanding.” Bowden is also a member of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed many dates on Adele’s 2016 North American tour. Bowden began full-time college studies at the age of 14, receiving an Associate degree from the Joliet Junior College. Subsequently, she earned her Bachelor of Music degree from The Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with the principal trumpeter of the Philadelphia Orchestra, David Bilger. She was awarded her Master of Music degree in 2006 from the Yale School of Music where she studied on a full scholarship with trumpeter Allan Dean. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Hanging in Naples Florida Her new teaching gig at Shenandoah Conservatory The application process for Shenandoah The importance of networking Lieksa Brass Week Five Year Goals Consortium project for Seraph Brass and Wind Ensemble Recording in Lieksa Crowdfunding the recording project via Indiegogo, raising over $26K(!!!) Adding a trumpet player to Seraph Brass How to plan for the Seraph seasons and projects Memorization Upcoming solo album, "Reverie," pre-order available on her site Recording with the Pittsburgh-based Kassia Ensemble Working with Rick DeJonge (frequently tortured pal of Andrew & Lance) on the arrangements for the album Choosing to release on Summit Records The current breakdown of her schedule Touring and performing with her husband as the Dash Duo Consortium for a new trumpet concerto Working with a composer on a new work "Challenge Accepted" The importance of risk-taking How and when to say no to gigs and opportunities Better to say no upfront than to back out later LINKS: Mary's page Seraph Brass Dash Duo Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. 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Euphonium and Tuba artist (and long-time buddy of Lance) Matt Tropman shares incredible stories of music, survival, and mayhem. Not necessarily in that order. Matt Tropman currently serves as Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Arizona and is an active freelancer, soloist, and chamber musician. His performances have been praised in numerous publications such as the New York Times, which stated: “Tropman makes a serious case for the euphonium as a solo instrument.” An active clinician and recitalist on both the euphonium and tuba, Matt has performed and taught throughout the U.S. and Europe. Matt’s two commercially released two CD’s; Continuum and From the Balcony (Summit Records), have been featured on programs such as NPR’s “All Things Considered”. He has performed with numerous bands, orchestras and chamber groups including the San Francisco Symphony and the Detroit Symphony. In his early career as a member of the U.S. Marine Band (President’s Own), he frequently performed as a soloist throughout the U.S. on the band’s National concert tours.  Dr. Tropman received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in euphonium performance from the University of Michigan and Arizona State University, respectively, and the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in tuba performance from the University of Michigan. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Improv comedy Potato The Tucson Improv Movement/The Soapbox Manifesting a Memory What Michael from "The Office," Matt and Lance all have in common Matt's summer trips New recording project Notes From the Balcony Recording rage stories Matt's horrific bike crash, injury, and recovery Helpful Body Modification (part of the dual album) "Tropman Pinky" The injury recovery process and physical therapy Detroit Symphony as a motivator Using music as a means of helping with his recovery "What's the Deal With Classical Music" Constant Tingle (Three-fer!) LINKS: Matt's webpage U of Arizona bio page Euphonium Assassin article Adams artist page Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.  

Catalin Rotaru has just released a new album titled The Lord of The Basses.  This album features Catalin performing on Bottesini's famous 300-year-old Testore bass.  Catalin has also released another project this fall titled Sonic Bridges Vol. 2. About Catalin Rotaru: Catalin Rotaru was born in Moldova, a province in the far northeast of Romania, in the same region where Romania's most celebrated composer, George Enescu was born. Leaving home at the age of 11 and settling in the city of Botosani, he began his musical studies directly with the double bass. After only one year he transferred to one of the leading music schools in Bucharest, the G. Enescu Arts Lyceum. Upon his graduation he was admitted to the Conservatory, a great accomplishment, since at the time, only one bass player was admitted each year. As part of the admission process, he had to pass 5 exams: 3 instrumental - recital, technical proficiency, sight-reading and 2 theoretical - dictation, pure theory and solfeggio. His most influential teacher there was Ion Cheptea, a direct disciple of Joseph Prunner, an eminent bassist and visionary from Austria, who moved to Bucharest at the beginning of the 20th century and established at the conservatory one of the most distinguished schools of double bass. Immediately upon graduation, he was offered a position with the Sibiu State Philharmonic, a major orchestra in Transylvania. Three years later he became associate principal with the Romanian National Radio Symphony in Bucharest. While still in Romania Catalin served as principal with the Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra of Bucharest and Orchestra Sinfonica Europea, with which he toured extensively throughout Europe. In 1995 he emigrated to the U.S. after being offered a teaching assistantship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he also obtained a Master's Degree in music performance. He has also served as Associate Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and taught at Millikin University in Decatur Illinois before joining the faculty of the School of Music at Arizona State University, in 2005. Since his arrival in the U.S. Catalin has been the recipient of many prestigious awards. He received the second prize at the 1997 International Society of Bassists Solo Division Competition and the Jury's Special Award for the best performance of the required piece at that competition. He was the winner of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Debut Recital Award in 1997, the Central Illinois Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters Award in 1996 and in 2013, was honored with the Recognition award for Solo Performance by the International Society of Bassists, which, being an award from his peers, is one of the highest forms of recognition that a solo double bassist can receive. Catalin is one of the most in-demand International soloists of the day. His 2013 schedule alone included multiple appearances as soloist with various orchestras, performing recitals or conducting master classes at prestigious conservatories in Brazil, Japan, China, The Netherlands, Russia, Romania, Italy, Ecuador and Paraguay as well as the U.S. He also found time to perform the premieres of two new works for the bass: Andres Martin's Double Bass Concerto and Frank Proto's Sonata No. 2 for Double Bass and Piano, and serve as a juror at many of the world's most prestigious solo bass competitions. His debut solo CD, Bass*ic Cello Notes was released by Summit Records in March 2007 and in 2010 released his second CD entitled Juliana D'Agostini + Catalin Rotaru which was recorded in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2012 Catalin recorded his third CD, in collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra of Paraguay, which includes the world premiere of a double bass performance of Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5. Links to Check Out: Catalin Rotaru on Liben Music The Lord of the Basses Sonic Bridges Vol. 2 Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:   A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. 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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.

Dave Damiani and Lyman Medeiros interview the fascinating guitarist John Storie in the latest episode of Scene Profiles. John swings by the No Vacancy Studio and describes his amazing experiences growing up in Oregon, studying jazz as a teenager and becoming a finalist in the Thelonious Monk Competition meeting music legends like Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny. He then continues to talk about his career as a sideman to performers Spencer Day and Renee Olstead. John’s guitar ensemble The New West Guitar Group has just released their 4th album. Take a listen as you will hear a Scene Profiles first on this podcast!John Storie and The New West Guitar Group are available on Summit Records.

This month we ease into Autumn with some relaxing, introspective and modern jazz from Jacksonville and Maitland; a holiday for trombones in Tampa, Miami offers us some serious swing & skillful playing; and there's an ode in 3/4 time to all things Fall from Sarasota!Pictured - JB Scott at theNEFJA Legacy Jazz Festival - Photo: Jon Hardison   visit our Facebook pageHost: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie  You can now also listen to Kenny host "Jazz Greats" on WFCF Saint Augustine - Tuesdays from 3-5pm EST. Listen online here!Kenny's Twitter - @DJKendo11. Introduction - Allison & Kenny2. "Annette's Desire" - The Lisa Kelly & JB Scott Jazz 5-tet   (Jacksonville, FL)   websiteLisa Kelly - vocals, JB Scott - trumpet,Scott Giddens - piano, Ed Strohsahl - bassRick Kirkland - drumsfrom the album "Memories of Tomorrow"purchase at Amazon or at their website store!3. "Exemption" - Tom Brantley (Tampa, FL)   website  Tom Brantley - lead trombone, Jerald Shynett - 2nd lead trombone, composerKeith Oshiro - trombone, Chris Clifton - tromboneJim Hall - bass trombone, Per Danielsson - piano,LaRue Nickelson - guitar, Mark Neuenschwander - bassSteve Davis - drumsfrom the album "Boneyard"courtesy of Summit Records. puchase cd at Summit Records,  Itunes or at Amazon. 4. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live in the City" by Jack Pierson)5. "Automation Vaccination" - David Fernandez (Miami Springs, FL)   websiteDavid Fernandez - soprano sax, David Siegel - pianoEric England - bass, Rodolfo Zuniga - drumsfrom the promotional album "David Fernandez*"buy David's other cds at Itunes or CD Baby6. "Dreamwalker" - Greg Little (Maitland, FL)  websiteGreg Little - Trumpet, EVI, Michael Zilber - saxophone,John R. Burr - keyboards, Peter Barshay - bass,Alan Hall - drumsfrom the album "Dreamwalker".Purchase this cd at Greg's website, or Itunes!8. Announcements - Allison(background music from the album "Moved" by Kenny MacKenzie Trio)9. "Awesome Autumn" - Herb Silverstein & Friends (Sarasota, FL)   websiteHerb Silverstein - piano, Jack Wilkins - tenor saxophoneRichard Drexler - bass, Steve Moretti - drumsLobster String Quartet:Artur Girsky - 1st violinDavid Dillingham - 2nd violin, Lowell Adams - cello,Ken Kwo - violafrom the album "Beach Walker"Purchase cd at Dr. Silverstein's website!11. Announcements - Kenny(background music from the album "Live at the Warehouse" by Dot Wilder)13. 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.

From Tallahassee to Hallandale, we've got you covered with only the best jazz coming out of Florida; including brand new Jazz infused with blues & rich Americana, thrilling Gypsy Jazz from Orlando, hip-shaking funk, sparkling trio pieces and we reach back to 1995 to reveal a gem you may have missed or forgotten about. Artists include Jamie Ousley, Chuck Owen, Jack Wilkins & more!visit our Facebook pagecheck out our blogHosts: Allison Paris & Kenny MacKenzie   1. Introduction - Allison, Kenny2. "Surge" - Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge (Temple Terrace, FL) website saxes - Jack Wilkins (solo), Jerry Kalber, Bob D'Angelis, Dan Jordan,           Mark Gould, Rex Wertz, David Pate & Brian Snapptrumpets - Ron Turner, Brian O'Flaherty, Mike Iapichino & Tom              Parmertertrombones - John Allred (solo), Herb Bruce, Keith Oshiro,            Chris Clifton, Joe Barati & Jim HallWarren Bernhardt - piano, Mark Neuenschwander - bass &Adam Nussbaum - drumsFrom the album "Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge"purchase cd at Sea Breeze Jazz 3. "Red Light" - The Cook Trio (Orlando, FL)  website Jason Cook - guitar, Kyle Jones - bass, Ian Cook - guitarfrom the album "Moonlight"purchase cd at CD Baby  or  download at Itunes   4. Announcements - Kenny(background music by the Frank Capek Quartet)   5. "Song of the Anvil" - Jack Wilkins (Tampa)   websiteJack Wilkins - composer, tenor saxophone; Per Danielson - piano, Keith Oshiro - trombone Corey Christiansen - guitars, Jon Metzger - vibraphone, marimba Mark Neuenschwander - bass, Paul Keesling - percussion, Danny Gottlieb - drumsfrom the album "The Blue & Green Project" on Summit Records purchase cd at Summit Records (free shipping) or download at Itunes   6. "The E Cycle" - Ermesc Gonzalez (Plant City, FL)   websiteErmesc Gonzalez - composer, guitar; Aldemar Valentine - bassFreddie Burgos - drumsfrom the album "Introspection"download album or tracks at Ermesc's Website7. Announcements - Allison8. "Down East River Drive" - Frozen Water (Tallahassee) websiteAndre Bowers - composer, piano, bass, drum programmingGlen Stoudemire - percussion, with Adam Cambira - tenor sax,D-Roc - guitarfrom the album "Summer's Walk"purchase album download via payloadz at Andre's site9. "With You" - Jamie Ousley (Hallandale, FL)   websiteJamie Ousley - composer, piano; Joe Davidian - piano, Austin McMahon - drums, cajonFrom the album "A Sea of Voices" on Tie Recordspurchase cd or download mp3s at CD Babyall proceeds from "A Sea of Voices" go to the Sunshine State Interfaith Power and Light organization. visit them here... 10. Announcements - Kenny(background music from "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)11. Closing announcements - AllisonPalm 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.

Bonus all-music episode that features longer, "deep cuts" that don't fit on our regular episodes. Special, leap year episode with music from Jack Wilkins, Dreamhunter and Gary Wofsey. Our Facebook page Our BlogHosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie   1. Introductions - Allison, Kenny2. "Two Views of the Mountain" - Jack Wilkins (Tampa) website Jack Wilkins - composer, tenor saxophone; Sara Caswell - violin, Per Danielson - piano, Corey Christiansen - guitars, LaRue Nickelson - guitar solo, Mark Neuenschwander - bass, Danny Gottlieb - drumsfrom the cd "The Blue and Green Project" on Summit Records.click to buy cd at Jacks webstore   3. "Far Away From Here, Long Time Ago" - Dreamhunter (Miami) website Gottfried Stoger - soprano saxophone; Errol Rackipov - composer, marimba, vibraphone; Robert Kainar - percussion; Matthew Hankle - drums; Matthias Pichler - bassFrom the album "Pleasures"purchase cd or downloads at CD Baby   4. Announcements - Allison, Kenny(background music from the album "Second Chances" by Allison Paris)  5. "La Mer" - Gary Wofsey (Alford) website[Claude Debussy, adapted by Gary Wofsey] soloists: Gary Wofsey - flugelhorn, trumpet; Kristy Norter - alto saxophone, Liam Sillery - trumpet, Danny Jordan - tenor saxophone. Other musicians: Tomer Levy - trumpet, flugelhorn; John Hines - trumpet, flugelhorn; Alan Ferber - trombone, Marshall Gilkes - trombone, Fred Scerbo - tenor saxophone, Chris Karlic - baritone saxophone, Pete Levin - piano, Jill Allen - bass & Rick Donato - drums. From the album "Gary Wofsey in Stereo"click to buy a cd at Gary's website   6. Closing announcements - AllisonPalm 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.