KnoxCast: mostly on music

KnoxCast: mostly on music

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KnoxCast: mostly on music episodes

  • KnoxCast Ep. 06 – Wilbur C. Brooks, Esq.

    Today marks the 1st anniversary of the passing of my friend Wilbur Brooks at age 96, and I wanted to share this short interview I did with him when he visited me in California to watch our Georgia Bulldogs play in the Rose Bowl. Wilbur, a retired Lawyer who has known me since I was a small boy, was a lover of music and knew more songs and hymns by heart than I do. A couple years after this interview, Wilbur and I even wrote a song together, which my daughter sings and which you can hear at the end of the interview, or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzvTP2iVAx4


    Wilbur C. Brooks, Esq. was born in Elberton, GA on April 9, 1927, he thinks (he somehow had two birth certificates, which is a tale we'll have to recount later). He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II (Port Hueneme), but the war ended before he was to be deployed to the Pacific theater.  In 1951 he graduated from Law School at the University of Georgia. Sitting with Wilbur and listening to his gentle Southern cadence was always like watching a history documentary full of stories, old American songs (Wilbur could recite almost every Broadway showtune plus the entire Baptist hymnal), and timeless life lessons.  We shared a lot in common, including our Alma Mater, UGA. Thanks for indulging us as we take a brief detour from the technical world of professional music and into the world of a true lover of music and all things America -- including college football.  In memory of my friend Wilbur Brooks, 4/9/1927 - 1/29/2024.

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    KNOXCAST is where the world's top musicians, composers, & producers tell trumpeter-composer-vocalist Knox Summerour how they've made it in the world of music for TV, Film, Games, Stage, & Studio. Go behind the scenes of Film Music, TV bands, Game music, Jazz, Pop, Classical, and more for tips, advice, and timeless stories from the professionals who've been there, who are there, who will be there. If you're a musician, a student, a freelancer in any field, or simply a fan of great music and musicians, then Knoxcast is for you.

    16 min
  • KnoxCast Ep. 05 – Chris Tedesco

    If you watch HOMELAND, you've heard CHRIS TEDESCO's wonderful trumpet playing. His other clients? Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Oceans 12, & many more.  Nephew to legendary Hollywood studio guitarist Tommy Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew), Chris is a good friend and one of the most well-known & sought-after musicians in Hollywood & beyond.  Chris is the archetypal freelancer, a straight-shooter, and a music marketing guru.  If you freelance in any field, you'll love listening to Chris talk business, survival, Hollywood, & more.  Visit http://ChrisTedesco.com or http://AngelCityMusic.com to contact & hire Chris, and hear more of his music.


    KNOXCAST is where the world's top musicians, composers, & producers tell trumpeter-composer-vocalist Knox Summerour how they've made it in the world of music for TV, Film, Games, Stage, & Studio. Go behind the scenes of Film Music, TV bands, Game music, Jazz, Pop, Classical, and more for tips, advice, and timeless stories from the professionals who've been there, who are there, who will be there. If you're a musician, a student, a freelancer in any field, or simply a fan of great music and musicians, then Knoxcast is for you.


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    47 min
  • KnoxCast Ep. 04 – Ernie Fields, Jr.
    X-Factor, The Voice, and American Idol. Marvin Gaye, B.B. King, and Bobby Blue Bland.  Multi-Woodwind Artist and Music Contractor Ernie Fields, Jr. has worked with all of these, and many more. Celebrating a 60-plus-year career, he's still one of the busiest Music Contractors in Hollywood today.
    Ernie has worked in every area of the music industry, and his roots go back to the days when big band and jazz was Pop Music.  Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ernie, who is better known to his colleagues as "Kool Man Kool," got his start playing and touring with his father's famous Ernie Fields Orchestra in the 1940's and 1950's.  Today I'm honored we get to talk to Ernie about his life and career in music.
    35 min
  • KnoxCast Ep. 03 – Carl Saunders
    Carl Saunders is the best jazz trumpeter you’ve never heard. And if you have heard him, as I have, you might just stop at The Best. John Williams, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, on and on, Carl has performed and/or recorded with all of them. Now with 4 jaw-dropping solo albums of his own, all available on iTunes and elsewhere, he’s also focused on recording most if not all of the Songs he’s composed over the years, which are available in his new book entitled “NEW JAZZ STANDARDS,” available on CarlSaunders.com right now, I highly recommend it. He’s become a friend and musical mentor of mine, so without further ado….
    40 min
  • Knoxcast Ep. 3 – Carl Saunders
    Carl Saunders is the best jazz trumpeter you’ve never heard. And if you have heard him, as I have, you might just stop at The Best. John Williams, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, on and on, Carl has performed and/or recorded with all of them. Now with 4 jaw-dropping solo albums of his own, all available on iTunes and elsewhere, he’s also focused on recording most if not all of the Songs he’s composed over the years, which are available in his new book entitled “NEW JAZZ STANDARDS,” available on CarlSaunders.com right now, I highly recommend it. He’s become a friend and musical mentor of mine, so without further ado….
    0 min
  • KnoxCast Ep. 02 – Bob Wilson
    Bob Wilson is a Grammy-nominated drummer, songwriter, and a founding member of the band SeaWind whose sound defined an era of jazz fusion in the 70’s-80’s.  They were also the precursor to the Jerry Hey Horns, who have set the bar for rhythm and horn section studio recording for generations.  Bob later toured with Billy & Franklin Graham for over 10 years and is currently a producer with the wildly successful music software company Spectrasonics, whose products Omnisphere, Stylus, Keyscape, and more are used every day by A-List music producers and film, tv, and, game composers. He’s got some wonderful stories and advice… here’s Bob Wilson.
    50 min
  • KnoxCast Ep. 01 – Scott Mayo
    MY FIRST GUEST IS MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, VOCALIST, PRODUCER, SONGWRITER, COMPOSER SCOTT MAYO.  EARTH WIND AND FIRE, DANCING WITH THE STARS, THE EMMY AWARDS, SERGIO MENDES, QUEEN LATIFAH, THE B.E.T. AWARDS…. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE DIVERSE ACTS SCOTT’S BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH OVER THE YEARS.  IT’S MY HONOR TO CALL HIM A FRIEND OF MINE, AND I’M GRATEFUL HE COULD JOIN ME FOR THE VERY FIRST EPISODE OF KNOXCAST.
    48 min
  • Knoxcast Ep. 2 – Bob Wilson
    Bob Wilson is a Grammy-nominated drummer, songwriter, and a founding member of the band SeaWind whose sound defined an era of jazz fusion in the 70’s-80’s.  They were also the precursor to the Jerry Hey Horns, who have set the bar for rhythm and horn section studio recording for generations.  Bob later toured with Billy & Franklin Graham for over 10 years and is currently a producer with the wildly successful music software company Spectrasonics, whose products Omnisphere, Stylus, Keyscape, and more are used every day by A-List music producers and film, tv, and, game composers. He’s got some wonderful stories and advice… here’s Bob Wilson.
    0 min
  • Knoxcast Ep. 1 – Scott Mayo
    MY FIRST GUEST IS MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, VOCALIST, PRODUCER, SONGWRITER, COMPOSER SCOTT MAYO.  EARTH WIND AND FIRE, DANCING WITH THE STARS, THE EMMY AWARDS, SERGIO MENDES, QUEEN LATIFAH, THE B.E.T. AWARDS…. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE DIVERSE ACTS SCOTT’S BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH OVER THE YEARS.  IT’S MY HONOR TO CALL HIM A FRIEND OF MINE, AND I’M GRATEFUL HE COULD JOIN ME FOR THE VERY FIRST EPISODE OF KNOXCAST.
    0 min
  • KnoxCast Ep. 01 Teaser – Scott Mayo
    LOS ANGELES –– SCOTT MAYO OF EARTH, WIND, & FIRE AND DANCING WITH THE STARS IS THE FIRST GUEST ON MY BRAND NEW SHOW, KNOXCAST: MUSIC ON MUSIC, LAUNCHING THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2018, WITH THREE EPISODES:  1) SCOTT MAYO, 2) BOB WILSON – FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE BAND SEAWIND AND CURRENTLY OF MUSIC SOFTWARE GIANT SPECTRASONICS, AND 3) THE GREATEST LIVING JAZZ TRUMPET … Continue reading "Knoxcast Ep. 01 Teaser – Scott Mayo"
    2 min

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