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On this episode, I welcome my dear friend Brad Leali. One of the most important alto saxophonists on the scene today, Brad has a long and stellar resume as a leader, educator (Currently Professor of Jazz Saxophone at UNT), and stints with Harry Connick Jr, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Kennedy Center Honors, and currently Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. One of the nicest guys on planet Earth (or beyond), Brad and I discuss his life, influences, career path journey, and even inaugurate the newest feature on the podcast: "The WIESTWORLD Inquisition!"

A great time was definitely had by all ...and YOU are invited!

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Links and Info From Today’s Show:

Brad Leali’s Website: https://bradleali.com/

Brad’s Music: https://bradleali.com/works/

North Texas Jazz: https://music.unt.edu/jazz/index.html

Lubbock Jazz: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/programs/study/jazz-studies.php

Harry Connick Jr: https://www.harryconnickjr.com/

The Count Basie Orchestra: https://thecountbasieorchestra.com/ Lyle Lovett: https://www.lylelovett.com/

Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. https://www.pbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/

Steve Wiest Website: https://steve-wiest.com/

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The WIESTWORLD Theme Song:

“A Stern Talking Too”

Composed by Steve Wiest

Performed by Phröntrange on their album: "The High Road"

Steve Wiest: Trombone

Art Bouton: EWI

Eric Gunnison: Keyboards

Mike Abbott: Guitar

Mike Marlier: Drums and Percussion

Bijoux Barbosa: Bass