A challenge to himself was the impetus behind the creation of 7 Days. The fourth album by Bassist/Composer Mauricio Morales. Then, after 7 days, it was completed, giving a true raw and visceral, in the moment album, created in just 7 days. 

In this episode, Tommy Benson talks to Mauricio about his upcoming performance on Oct. 17, this coming Thursday at the Angel City Jazz Fest!  Tommy also explores some of this creative and important jazz voice's thoughts on music school, locations for thriving musically and the creative process! Enjoy!

Tommy Benson's new radio show on KX FM Laguna Beach 104.7. This episode starts with the wet reverb sounds of Hermosa Guiterez and Khrungbin before navigating to the artists that highlighted the Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival in Arvada Colorado, hosted by Peter Henriksen and Henriksen amplification. Tommy also debut's his track "Close Enough"

Artist, Dancer, Designer and creator of the MLance atelier boutique right here in Laguna Beach talks about her high-frequency, slow fashion. Learn how you too can join her and  immerse yourself in this amazing artists process on her regular foraging hikes in Laguna and learn how she infuses her clothing collections with the Laguna palette! Fascinating and good for both the Earth and your heart and soul!

Listen to Laguna's own Trey Alexander Ovens and his new single, "Spend my Life" on KXFM! Trey talks to Tommy about his musical journey!

Rebel Robbie calls from backstage at the Canyon Club before he opens up for Mike Peters of the Alarm!

Jazz Quest host Tommy Benson talks to Pianist/Composer and Record Producer Dan Siegel about his upcoming performance at MiraCosta College Concert Hall as well as his four decade long musical journey! With 22 solo releases and countless Film/TV credits Dan talks about the power of music and his connection to Laguna Beach!

This is a confusing Cold, Covid and Flu Season that could sneak up on us faster than expected! Dr.Denicola from Laguna's own Caduceus Medical Group shares some thoughts on how to navigate through this season and the services that Caduceus offers! There are even new services such as Fall Prevention and Weight Loss Management and more. Dr. Denicola also has a great new podcast called the Green Docs Podcast! Please visit his webpage at https://www.greendocspodcast.com

Los Angeles has an irresistable, transformative Jazz Club steps away from LAX that delivers an uncomprable listening experiece in an acoustically treated room with world class jazz musicians, craft cocktails, tasty bites and atmosphere you will long to revisit! It is called Sam First! And on this weeks episode we talk to the clubs creative director and upright bassist extraordinaire Dave Robaire! Sam First not only delivers jazz to a live audience, but records on the spot each performance for streaming, and heavy vinyl recordings, because Sam First is now a record label featuring some of the greatest jazz artists on the scene! A true new way to connect jazz musicians with their fans, and jazz fans with the goods!

The 16th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival will take place at some unique and amazing venues in Los Angeles October 13-29. A Jazz Festival like no other, Founder and Curator Rocco Somazzi talks with Tommy Benson about this years highlights. Most festivals leave you in crowd of people for long hours, however the Angel City Jazz Fest is stretched over two weeks at intimate settings for you to become immersed in the music of the new pioneers of jazz. Visit angelcityjazz.com for more information and listen to this quick interview with the Founder himself, Rocco Somazzi!

This week on the Guitar Gods Power Hour on KX FM Laguna Beach, talented singer/songwriter Samantha Rae discusses her first release Carousel Ride which was recorded and produced right here in Laguna Beach California! Listeners get a glimpse into her thoughts about songwriting and a first listen to her debut single. Other artists on this weeks show include Joe Satriani and his classic song Always with me, Always with you.