Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

Internationally renowned jazz pianist, Laurent de Wilde has been described as an exciting and passionate musician. Born in the United States in 1960, de Wilde spent his formative years (1964 to 1983) in France where he was immersed in French culture, music and literature eventually studying philosophy at the “Ecole Normale Supérieure” in Paris.

Returning to the United States on a scholarship to further his musical knowledge, he studied jazz piano in New York where he resided for eight years. In the late 1980’s he recorded his first albums with trumpet player Eddie Henderson and drummers Jack DeJohnette and Billy Hart.

Returning to Paris in 1991, he continued his musical career touring throughout Europe, the United States and Japan. In 1993 he was awarded the Django Reinhardt Prize and in 1998 the “Victoires du Jazz”. In this period he also wrote his first book, a biography of Thelonious Monk that was published by Gallimard in 1996. The book received critical acclaim and has been translated and published in the United States, the U.K., Japan, Spain and Italy.

To mark the centennial of Thelonious Monk’s birthday and the twentieth anniversary of the publication of his Thelonious Monk biography, de Wilde’s album titled “New Monk Trio” has been released. Accompanied by Jérôme Regard on double bass and Donald Kontomanou on drums, de Wilde revisits Monk’s repertoire delivering a contemporary reading of the pianist’s work and proving that Monk’s modernity transcends the limits of time and continues to shake the essential values of music.

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John Falzone and John Rosito have been great friends to the "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast. John Falzone has Multiple Sclerosis and has been a tireless advocate and fundraiser to hlep fighting this disease. John Rosito is a childhood friend of John Falzone and has always joined his friend in MS endeavors.

Bay Area native Robin Duhe laid down the bass line as a key member of the San Francisco soul group Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly for more than thirty years. During that run, the quiet-storm specialists released ten gold albums, and scored No. 1 R&B hits with “Back in Stride,” “Can’t Get Over You,” “Love Is the Key” and others. Duhe launched a successful solo career in 2004, with a sound that incorporates smooth jazz, funk, R&B and soul.

Airborne is a multi-cultural Contemporary Jazz group based from New Haven, CT USA.

Formed in the 1980s Airborne celebrates years of recording projects, jazz festivals, jazz concerts, city and community events, corporate and private functions, educational workshops and residences, and clubs. The members have toured across the World.

Airborne has many Award Winning and Chart Topping CD’s and has received Worldwide Airplay and International Acclaim.

Thomas Borrino, Greg Borrino and Thomas Sansone stopped by the Joe Kelley Radio studios in 2008 for this great interview.

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Singer-songwriter and producer Drew hails from Buffalo New York and was away from the industry for about 8 years. He got his start in the business as choreographer for CBS recording artist 'Process & the Doo Rags', a spin off group put together by Rick James. After teaming up with his brother 'Levi Ruffin',(band leader for Rick James and the Stone City Band), Jason Taylor (Tru Croox Entertainment) and the added fire power of Richard Torres aka 'The Analist' (and CEO of Gully 4 Life Records), has emerged as the CEO of No Kiss Records.

He has performed in the northeast and Canada as a lead vocalist and keyboard player in the now defunct group 'Inflyte' and has produced more that 25 acts in the Albany area in the last 4 years. He has recorded 3 Gospel albums with Jerome Farrell and the Lighthouse Community Choir and had songs released on movie soundtracks in Europe while working as a writer for Platinum Gold Publishing Inc.

With a catalog of over 2000 songs and versatility in the areas of Hip-Hop and R&B have made him a sought after producer in the Capital District of New York. Now his first time offering is ready to be heard. A blend of Raspy Baritone vocals with a Jazz flavor combined with Hip-Hop and Gospel is on the menu for all who choose to listen.

Kenwood Anderson is a filmmaker, musician, and producer. He grew up in Rochester, NY, surrounded by music and art. "My obsession with music was instant, and permanent," he says. He graduated from School Of The Arts, and from Berklee College Of Music. He moved to Los Angeles in 1993 and took every gig he could find. He has logged countless hours playing drums and singing background vocals for live performances. He was a member of the bands RioSoul, Kontroversy, and the Reall Deall Band.

Along the way, he developed his producing and songwriting talents. He creates smooth jazz albums under his own name, and produces other artists in various genres. His debut album "Handful Of Grooves", earned a 5-star review in Recording Magazine.

www.kenwoodsmusic.com

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Originally aired December 18th 2017

In the early-to-mid-‘90s, guitarist Jeff Raines and bassist Robert Mercurio, childhood friends from outside Washington, DC, were attending different schools in New Orleans and creating what would become one of the city’s staple acts, the funk-forward collective Galactic, which has grown from its New Orleans funk roots into a fusion of traditional and modern styles, collaborating with a wide array of vocalists, R&B artists and pretty much anyone who they feel can help them make great music.

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Dez Dickerson — original member of Prince’s early band and guitarist during the Dirty Mind, Controversy, and 1999 eras — joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to share firsthand stories from the beginnings of Prince’s rise.

Dickerson reflects on auditioning for Prince, the early Minneapolis music scene, and what it was like building one of the most groundbreaking bands of the era. He also discusses his contributions to The Time, including writing lyrics for “Cool,” and recording the iconic guitar solo on “Little Red Corvette.”

The conversation dives into life on the road, Prince’s intense work ethic, legendary moments like opening for The Rolling Stones, and the realities of being part of a band on the brink of global success.

Dickerson also shares insights from his book My Time with Prince: Confessions of a Former Revolutionary, offering a thoughtful and respectful perspective on one of music’s most influential artists.

🎙️ A must-listen for Prince fans, musicians, and anyone interested in the origins of the Minneapolis sound.

Bruce A. Henry is a vocalist, historian, storyteller, composer and performer extraordinaire. A baritone, whose three-and-a-half octave range allows him to sing tenor, alto and falsetto, Bruce has a pure voice with a versatility few can match. Bruce's music has taken him to five continents, and he has recorded for Disney, HBO and numerous national ad campaigns. In addition, Bruce has performed with and opened for the likes of Doc Severinson, Roberta Flack, Chris Botti, Ramsey Lewis, Stephane Grapelli, Jimmy Jam and The Sounds of Blackness.

Henry's eclectic vocal style has been influenced by legends such as John Coltrane, Leon Thomas, Gil Scott Heron, Al Jarreau, Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye. He has a deep understanding of the connection between history, music and culture, and how generations of expression build upon one another. Bruce developed The Evolution of African American Music to teach the rich connection from traditional African music to the contemporary music we hear today.

www.bruceahenry.com

Stephen Pfister is an immensely talented artist who has made his home for the last 13 years in the town of Blue Hill, Maine. Doesn't seem like a likely place, but there are musicians everywhere. Playing piano and organ for Big Pete Pearson when he was in Bar Harbor, ME. started things off. That lead to the first CD "Less Is More" with bassist Jason Fiefield and saxophonist Mark Hanson. . Pfister then went on to record a dynamic solo CD "Cold Hands-Warm Heart". In 2006, Pfister released the funky "Coastal Grooves" which Smother Review said "Good Stuff...Buy it Now". Pfister released the critically-acclaimed funk outing "Monsters From The Deep Invades The Beach Party".