Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

International touring and recording artist Johnny Ferreira combines style and boundless energy in his performances throughout Europe, United States, and Canada.

His infatuation with the saxophone began late in high school when he was 17. “It was the sound that attracted me,” he recalls. “It’s the instrument that closest resembles the human voice.” By 19, he was wailing on the sax. “I was impatient to get a good sound and two years seems like a long time when you’re a kid,” he reflects.

Johnny’s professional career started in 1980 being active in his local Vancouver music scene playing the clubs, casual gigs, and joining The Pointed Sticks who were recording and touring nationally at the time. They came from Vancouver’s Punk scene so Johnny was asked by many of the bands to record with them, most notably DOA.

His music education continued at the University of British Columbia where he pursued a music degree but withdrew a year early as he hooked up with still unknown blues rocker Colin James. “I felt more comfortable on stage than in a classroom”. Ferreira was recruited as an original member of James’ band, featured soloist on stage and in the studio and co-arranging the swingin’ “Little Big Band album”.

A whirlwind 11 years passed quickly, touring with some of history’s most profound rock names, including The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant, ZZ Top, Keith Richards, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. He left Colin’s band in 1998 to pursue his solo career, discovering new fans and excitement fronting his own band, which was in demand constantly. Performing, recording, and teaching continues and his 4th CD “Rock & Roll Saxophonist” being the most “sax-heavy” recording yet.

Many of Ferreira’s songs have weaved themselves into Movies and television. His unmistakable sax sound is featured on many other CDs besides his own, many of which have reached gold and platinum status. He stays rooted to his sax, flirting with many sounds from swing to rock to pop. He continues to write, perform, and educate.

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PC Muñoz is an American recording artist, drummer, and producer in the contemporary classical, funk, pop, and experimental genres. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has collaborated with Jackson Browne, Ingrid Chavez. Matt “Dr” Fink of Prince and the Revolution, Scott Amendola and others.

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It's rare for the world to experience artistry that is so genuine, so heartfelt...so captivating. Welcome to the world of singer/songwriter, Cleveland P. Jones. He is the true embodiment of soul and jazz. When asked about his future in the music industry, he stated “my mission is longevity, not instant fame. I’ve learned by example and experience not to rush a good thing." This native of a little town named "North" in South Carolina, started his artistic voyage at an early age under the tutelage of his mother and grandfather who were the lead singers in church. "My mother truly molded me as a singer by watching her sing in the choir and the songs she's played while we cleaned up at home."

A graduate of two prestigious institutions, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Cleveland studied music and theater. From touring with the Morehouse College Glee to playing roles on the stages of Berklee and Spelman College, Cleveland brings a plethora of artistic expressions to the table. While studying at Morehouse, he instantly fell in love with soul and jazz music. "I remember the first time I heard the voice of Little Jimmy Scott...I was sold", he reflects. "It was a voice like mine, and I no longer felt so awkward because of my vocal timbre and vocal expression." During his matriculation at Morehouse, Cleveland discovered many jazz and soul greats like Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, and Aretha Franklin who deeply influenced his sound and approach to the art of vocal phrasing. 

In 2013, Cleveland released his debut album, "Ace of Hearts" and won the SoulTracks.com's New Artist of The Year award. He also had the honor of opening for soul legend Chaka Khan and was the special guest of The Shadowboxers. His original song, "Don't Leave Me" from his debut album was a major feature in the 2016 Netflix release, "ECHO PARK". In 2017-2018, Cleveland was privileged to tour many cities through out Eastern Europe as a solo artist. Currently, Cleveland is expanding his brand by writing and recording soul, jazz and house music and continues performing nationally and locally. Simply put, Cleveland is committed to deliver unadulterated, timeless music. He is well on his way to higher places, but will always be grounded in his quest to heal souls one song at a time.

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Swivel Hips is a R&B/Funk band from Connecticut. They have opened up for The Neville Brothers and Meshell Ndegeocello. Their amazing concerts are not to be missed. "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" Podcast welcomed drummer Deb Piccolo and guitarist/lead vocalist Dawn Lozefski to the studio for a fun and in-depth conversation.

www.swivelhips.com

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World fusion musician and TV host Derrik Jordan joined us for an in-depth conversation. The Vermont based Derrik Jordan composes World Fusion and World Fusion/Classical music for orchestra, chamber groups, TV and film and loves to bring musicians and cultures together.

Derrick also hosts and produces the award-winning TV show The World Fusion Show produced at BCTV in Brattleboro, VT.

www.derrikjordan.com

Amazing honor to have Chops N Soul for an in-depth interview and music special. The band is comprised of Chops Horns' Dave Watson and Darryl Dixon, and singer/producer Soul Joel Parisien. These musicians are so well-respected in the music business. Chops Horns were the horn section for Sugar Hill Records and they have toured/recorded with Alicia Keys, P-Funk, Sting, Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan, Mia Fanali and Christina Aguilera. Toronto-born, Niagara-based singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, specializing in soul, gospel, and classic R&B. As the front man for globetrotting group Newworldson, singer Joel Parisien has earned four Juno© nominations (2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 Gospel Album Of The Year), penned three top-five Billboard© singles, and headlined festivals across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

The Chops N Soul record has studio contributions from Bernie Worrell, Dennis Chambers and Fred Wesley.

www.chopshorns.com

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New York City’s Amy Douglas has made her reputation across the worlds of house and disco with her distinctive voice and stellar songwriting ability; she has become the “go to” for providing powerhouse vocals and killer hooks. Following features with everyone from Juan MacLean to Treasure Fingers, Amy has since worked with such artists as Luke Solomon, The Crooked Man, and Horse Meat Disco. Recently writing “Something More” for Roisin Murphy from her 2020 album Roisin Machine, Amy has a wide range of notable champions from the likes of Bill Brewster, Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnston.

Amy has recently collaborated with UK-based Joe Goddard of Hot Chip to form the group Hot Feelings. The band recently released a self-titled debut album.

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We were joined by expert handicapper Bill Kelley to preview Breeders Cup 2017 at Del Mar. Bill Kelley's expertise and horse racing knowledge are well-respected all through the industry. He specializes in the New York, Southern California, Hong Kong, Florida and Kentucky circuits.

Originally aired October 30th 2017

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Minneapolis legendary musicians the late great Brian Gallagher (saxophone) and Julius Collins (vocals) were members of a dynamite funk and roll band Smart Mouth. They stopped by "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" to discuss Smart Mouth and their involvement in Prince and the NPG, Greazy Meal and more.

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Bill Jackson is an amazing producer from Oakland who also runs his independent label True Vibe Records. The Bay Area producer has given a huge spotlight on his records to indie artists in hip hop, spoken word and soul.

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