Concert Honesty

Chris and I talk about his life as a percussionist and music scholar and in particular his experience with the music of John Cage. chat starts at 4:40

Ray is an Alaskan State Judge and happens to be one of the world’s authorities on calypso music and the history of the steel band and Trinidad and Tobago. It’s always a good time chatting with Ray. He’s a wealth of knowledge about the West Indies. chat starts at: 2:35

Round two of the Flower Pot Solutions is off and running. We decide on a logo, march, and how to structure our business on day two. We also have a new website. chat starts at: 2:45 www.marimbaAF.com

Chris is a percussionist who lives in Wuhan China and plays full time there. We had a great time chatting about the current state of affairs in the world with musical organizations and how we’re all dealing with the world-wide pandemic.

Sean is a former student of mine from NYU who now is a cast member with Stomp. He’s kind of a comedy hero of mine and is a good person all around. chat starts at: 3:08

Andy and I continue our discussion on the history of pan from his point of view as well as talk about his current recording and sampling projects. It’s always a pleasure to chat with Andy. Chat starts at: 3:45

Mike is a percussionist who I met on Facebook because of his hilarious adaptations of classical orchestral works for diaper boxes once the quarantine hit. Mike’s great. chat begins at 2:25

Andy is a legend in the steel band community. He was the first American to arrange for a Trinidadian steel band for panorama. I’ve admired his playing and looked up to his approach to pan my whole life. It’s an honor to chat with him and hear his story. chat begins at 7:25

Matt Strauss is a percussionist who studied with the late Alan Abel, who passed away from a Covid-19 related illness. Mr. Abel was a percussionist with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1959-1997.

Adam teaches at Western Carolina University. I’ve known him since he was as student and it was amazing to see him and chat with him and his students.