bone2pick

By Michael Davis

Arts Education Performing Arts Music Training

What's bone2pick about?

Interviews with outstanding musicians of our time with Michael Davis, international recording artist, trombonist, composer, and clinician. Provided by Hip-BoneMusic. (www.hip-bonemusic.com)

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bone2pick episodes:

12.31.2014
B2P 027 - Chris Gekker presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I first became aware of the great Chris Gekker as a student at the Eastman School of Music. His impeccable reputation had lived on at the school well after he departed. I went on to have the distinct pleasure to...
12.30.2014
B2P 026 - Gene Pokorny presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I first worked with Gene Pokorny when he played on my CD, Brass Nation. His playing was sublime and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, says the same thing about Gene: the...
12.28.2014
B2P 025 - Chuck Findley presented by Hip-BoneMusic
Chuck Findley is one of my heroes. The Wall Street Journal front page, feature article on Chuck from the early ’80s hung on my college dorm room wall for a year. He has set the standard for what it means...
12.24.2014
B2P 024 - Ben Baldanza presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I had the great pleasure of meeting Ben Baldanza last summer online when he ordered my Shires signature trombone through Hip-Bone Music. After several emails and a few more orders of books and arrangements, I felt like I was a...
12.21.2014
B2P 023 - Tom Bones Malone presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have had the pleasure of knowing Bones Malone for the better part of 30 years. When I first moved to New York in the mid-80s, Tom was kind enough to send me in on some much needed gigs to...
12.01.2014
B2P 022 - Randy Brecker presented by Hip-BoneMusic
Randy Brecker has been a hero of mine since I heard my first Brecker Brothers album back in the ’70s. His playing and writing changed the way I approach music, as it has for hundreds of other musicians. I consider...
11.14.2014
B2P 021 - Tony Kadleck presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have had the great pleasure of knowing and working with Tony Kadleck since the 1980’s. He is an exceptional musician, virtuosic instrumentalist and one of the true gentlemen of the music industry. Our time together with Frank Sinatra will...
10.23.2014
B2P 020 - Triton Brass presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have always been a fan of great brass quintet playing. From my days in college and being a part of my own quintet, I have total admiration for the rare individuals who can make a quintet happen on the...
10.13.2014
B2P 019 - Conrad Herwig presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I first heard Conrad Herwig in 1982. I had never heard the trombone played like that before and it scared the crap out of me while totally inspiring me at the same time. It still inspires me every time I...
08.01.2014
B2P 018 - Gary Grant presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I first heard Gary Grant in person at a Manhattan Transfer record date in LA in 1983. He was playing with Jerry Hey’s unbelievable horn section. That session changed my musical life in many ways. I was immediately struck by...
07.01.2014
B2P 017 - Bill Watrous presented by Hip-BoneMusic
The first two records I bought with my own money were Bill Watrous’ Manhattan Wildlife Refuge and Maynard Ferguson’s Chameleon. I got home from Tower Records in San Jose and immediately put on Bill’s record. His legendary cadenza on Fourth...
04.21.2014
B2P 016 - Lew Soloff presented by Hip-BoneMusic
As a youngster, before I ever thought of picking up the trombone, I was a fan of the great band Blood Sweat & Tears. In addition to how much they utilized the horn section in their music, there was one...
03.11.2014
B2P 015 - Steve Turre presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I was first introduced to Steve Turre’s playing in the late 1970’s when he was a member of the groundbreaking Woody Shaw quintet. I have always been and always will be a rabid fan of the great Woody Shaw. When...
02.17.2014
B2P 014 - Peter Erskine presented by Hip-BoneMusic
There may be a few drummers past or present as good as Peter Erskine, but there are none better. He is the finest musician residing behind a drum kit that I have ever been fortunate enough to play with. I...
01.02.2014
B2P 013 - Dan Gordon presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I am honored to consider Dan Gordon one of my oldest and best friends. We’ve known each other since we were teenagers playing together in the California Youth Symphony. Our friendship has grown over the years, as has his mega...
12.02.2013
B2P 012 - Dick Nash presented by Hip-BoneMusic
Dick Nash is the epitome of a top call studio musician. He can play any style of music at the highest level, anytime, anywhere. One of the most recorded trombonists in the history of the instrument, his illustrious career has...
11.02.2013
B2P 011 - Joe Alessi presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have been a big fan of Joe Alessi since I was in high school. Joe and I both grew up in the bay area and he was already a star by the time he was in high school. We’ve...
10.02.2013
B2P 010 - Bob McChesney presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I first met Bob McChesney in 1985 when we were both part of Paul Anka’s outstanding touring band. It took me about half of one rehearsal to realize that he is a true virtuoso of the trombone. We spent about...
09.02.2013
B2P 009 - Bergeron and Martin presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Wayne Bergeron and Andy Martin for many years. I first became aware of Andy Martin when we were in high school back in the ‘70s in California. He was a...
08.02.2013
B2P 008 - Gilkes and Keberle presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have been a big fan of Marshall Gilkes and Ryan Keberle since I first heard them about 10 years ago. It’s been a delight to see them carve out immensely successful careers in this ever changing profession of music....
07.02.2013
B2P 007 - Phil Myers presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Phil Myers for over 20 years. We’ve played together on countless recording sessions in New York, as well as playing together on my Brass Nation and New Brass CDs. It’s...
06.02.2013
B2P 006 - David Taylor presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have known and worked with Dave Taylor for over 25 years. Safe to say, we’ve had our ups and downs over the years and haven’t seen eye to eye on very many things. That said, we’ve done a lot...
05.02.2013
B2P 005 - Bill Reichenbach presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Reichenbach at the Eastman School of Music in 1982. He came back to school as a guest artist when I was a student and was already one of my heroes. His virtuosity and...
04.01.2013
B2P 004 - Boston Symphony Trombones presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I had the distinct pleasure of being the guest artist at this year’s Brass Bash at the New England Conservatory in February. In addition to working and performing with the very talented students of NEC, I was extremely privileged to...
03.02.2013
B2P 003 - Phil Smith presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I have had the incredible pleasure of working with the great Phil Smith on numerous recording sessions in New York, as well as many of my Hip-Bone Music projects. Every time I hear him play, I feel totally inspired and...
02.02.2013
B2P 002 - Chris Botti presented by Hip-BoneMusic
Meeting Chris Botti for the first time in 1984, I had the distinct impression that he was destined for greatness. Chris is one of the most inspiring, intelligent, driven and talented individuals I have ever known. Working with Chris has...
12.02.2012
B2P 001 - Bob Mintzer presented by Hip-BoneMusic
I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bob Mintzer for over 25 years. Simply stated, he is one of my heroes. I will never forget hearing the first incarnations of Bob's big band at Seventh Avenue South in...

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bone2pick episodes:

B2P 027 - Chris Gekker presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 026 - Gene Pokorny presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 025 - Chuck Findley presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 024 - Ben Baldanza presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 023 - Tom Bones Malone presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 022 - Randy Brecker presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 021 - Tony Kadleck presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 020 - Triton Brass presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 019 - Conrad Herwig presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 018 - Gary Grant presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 017 - Bill Watrous presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 016 - Lew Soloff presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 015 - Steve Turre presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 014 - Peter Erskine presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 013 - Dan Gordon presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 012 - Dick Nash presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 011 - Joe Alessi presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 010 - Bob McChesney presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 009 - Bergeron and Martin presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 008 - Gilkes and Keberle presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 007 - Phil Myers presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 006 - David Taylor presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 005 - Bill Reichenbach presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 004 - Boston Symphony Trombones presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 003 - Phil Smith presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 002 - Chris Botti presented by Hip-BoneMusic

B2P 001 - Bob Mintzer presented by Hip-BoneMusic