Got Chops

On today's episode, Scott interviews Greg Pattillo, an American flutist, recognized worldwide for his signature beatbox flute sound. Since 2007, his solo videos have reached over 100 million views, featuring his arrangements, that span the gamut of musical styles, from Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers to Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Greg has been featured on TV shows that include Jay Leno and iCarly, and his music was also featured in the 2017 Lego Ninjago movie, as the beatbox flute music of Master Wu. As a published author of his beatbox flute method books, Mr. Pattillo has taught masterclasses on beatbox flute and improvisation, at numerous higher education institutions, that include The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Berklee College of Music. In addition to his solo career, Greg is a founding member of the touring musical ensemble, The Project Trio, that has over 100,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel. This multi-talented beatbox flutist and educator, certainly GOT CHOPS!

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Website: https://www.pattillostyle.com/

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Tori Elliott, an American singer/songwriter/producer, and founder of her North Carolina indie pop band, Victoria Victoria. Tori’s songwriting style has been compared to the likes of Regina Spektor and Carole King, and a number of her songs have been featured on reality tv shows and film. In addition to her own works, Tori has released a number of recordings with her writing partner, the legendary guitarist/producer, Charlie Hunter, including a new collaborative album, to drop in May 2024. Jazz and Beyond Intel said that Tori has a creative vision as a tunesmith, and Rolling Stone Magazine said her band, Victoria Victoria, is a rising act. This multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer, certainly GOT CHOPS!

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Steve Jankowski, a touring and freelance trumpet player in the New York City area, currently on tour with Nile Rodgers and Chic. He is one of only three trumpet players to tour with the legendary horn band Chicago, and was a member of Blood, Sweat and Tears for eight years, plus served as their Musical Director during his last six years. Other artists Steve has performed and/or recorded with include KC and the Sunshine Band, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Donna Summer and Daryl Hall, just to name a few. When not touring, he records, produces, and engineers at his very own Jankland Recording Studio. This multi-talented trumpet player certainly GOT CHOPS!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SJankland

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Ron Wilson, the drummer and musical director for the American pop singer/songwriter, Lou Christie. He has graced the stage with iconic artists such as Darlene Love, Gary U.S. Bonds, Gloria Gaynor, Leslie Gore, Dave Valentin, and Bill Charlap, just to name a few. Ron holds a Master of Music degree from William Paterson University in New Jersey, and a Bachelors degree in Percussion Performance from the State University of New York at Purchase. When not performing live, he keeps busy with recording sessions, teaching and composing. Ron is a published composer who has scored movie soundtracks, composed works for chamber ensemble, concert band, jazz ensembles as well as commercial music. His popular method book, “Groovin’ Rudiments: For Drum Set”, is published through melbay.com, and available on Amazon and at local music stores. This multi-talented artist and musical director certainly GOT CHOPS! 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ronwilson5265

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On today's episode, Scott interviews The Cello Doll, a cellist, composer, teacher, and musically gothic storyteller. She has received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in cello performance, and plays both acoustic and electric cellos. The Cello Doll has been making a name for herself on social media as a classical trained crossover artist since 2018, with followers of over 500k. Her rendition of the Rolling Stones song, “Paint It Black”, as featured in the Netflix original, “Wednesday”, has become a Halloween favorite. Through original arrangements, mash-ups, and compositions, she presents the cello in unique music videos that fuse genres and translate classical music for modern audiences. As a performer, The Cello Doll has collaborated with artists that include violinist/dancer, Lindsey Stirling and the Las Vegas female string ensembles, “Femmes of Rock” and “Bella Electric Strings”, just to name a few. This multi-talented cellist certainly GOT CHOPS! 

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Website: https://www.cellodoll.com/

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Walfredo Reyes Jr., a globally sought after percussionist and drummer, who has successfully combined the rich history of Latin, Afro-Cuban and World Percussion with the drum set, and can play in a myriad of musical genres. He has performed and/or recorded with the “who’s who” of the music industry including Carlos Santana, Traffic, Steve Winwood, Lindsey Buckingham, and Robbie Robertson, just to name a few. In 2012, Walfredo was invited to take over the role of percussionist with the iconic rock band Chicago, and then in 2018 was asked by the founding members to take over as drummer. In addition to maintaining a busy touring and recording schedule, he finds time to conduct music clinics and teach all levels of students who seek out his help. This percussionist and drummer certainly GOT CHOPS!

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Website: https://walfredoreyesjr.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wreyesjr.1

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Chris Ruggiero, a vocalist that has been described as an “old soul”, at only 24 years old. Chris came to national attention when he performed on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials, and since then has toured the country, breathing new life into the songs of the 60s and 70s, by stripping them down and re-imagining them in his own style. He has headlined in Las Vegas eleven times, released four albums in 2021, featuring masterful arrangements by Charles Calello and his Facebook page reached over 60 million people last year. In 2022, Chris released a Christmas album, that also features a duet with Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Darlene Love, thus landing their live performance on the TV show, Good Morning America and others. This vocalist certainly GOT CHOPS!

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Website: https://chrisruggierosings.com/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/RuggieroSings

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chrisruggierosings

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Greg Giannascoli, a Grammy nominated marimba and percussion artist from Piscataway, N.J. He is a top prizewinner of numerous music competitions, and has appeared as a soloist with orchestras and in recitals throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Greg is also a sought after private instructor and clinician, who presents master classes at conservatories and colleges, and his teaching credentials include faculty positions at the esteemed Juilliard Pre-College and the percussion department at New Jersey City University. In addition, he is a Yamaha Marimba/Vibes artist, and wrote the book, “Opinions On The Marimba”, about interviews he conducted with some of the leading marimba artist-teachers from the 20th century, available at HeartlandMarimbaPublications.com. This marimbist (a.k.a. marimba player), certainly GOT CHOPS!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregMarimba

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Kevin Presutti, a sought after saxophonist, woodwind doubler and contractor from Pompton Plains, NJ. In addition to being the featured soloist with vocalist, Gary U.S. Bonds, he has also performed on legendary stages and arenas with iconic music artists that include Lou Christie, Chubby Checker, Steven Van Zandt, The Golden Boys, and Darlene Love, just to name a few. Besides being a musician and contractor, Kevin retired in 2014 as a career Fireman who served for 25 years, and was one of the firefighters that responded to the 9/11 attacks in NYC on September 11, 2001. Over the years I’ve had the great pleasure of sitting next to today’s guest, as we played in various horn sections, and happy to call him my friend. This saxophonist, woodwind doubler and contractor, certainly GOT CHOPS!

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Email: [email protected]

Cell: (201) 704-6982

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On today's episode, Scott interviews Chloe Feoranzo, a recognized jazz clarinetist & vocalist from Los Angeles, California. At a young age, she mastered the art of playing dixieland and traditional jazz styles, before working as a freelance musician in New Orleans for four years. While touring with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Chloe was also featured on three of their hit YouTube productions, “Dancing With Myself”, by Billy Idol, “No Surprises”, by Radiohead, and “My Hero”, by the Foo Fighters, that collectively have received over 7.3M views as of this interview. This jazz clarinetist & vocalist, certainly GOT CHOPS!

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Website: http://www.chloefeoranzo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloejazz3/

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3anD03U1RTafwISFmsC16d

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