MITCH DALTON has been a 1st call studio guitarist since the late 1970s. Credits include Ella Fitzgerald, Wayne Shorter, Nelson Riddle, Henry Mancini, Robbie Williams, Peggy Lee, Elmer Bernstein AND Monty Python. ALWAYS LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, in this MUSICIAN’S FUNNIES interview with my old friend and colleague, he tells the funny side of working with Herbie Hancock, Henry Mancini, Greg Lake (of ELP), Muhammed Ali and a million jingles and TV and Film scores. In Part 2, more amazing stories – and Mitch PLAYS!

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Pat Metheny plays LIVE in Richard Niles Exclusive Interview PART 3

In this 3rd and final part of my BBC Radio 2 series “Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life” recorded in 2007, Pat not only explains his concepts, he also demonstrates them on the guitar. This is a unique opportunity to hear how he expresses the infinite optimism, fearless exploration and sensitive humanity of his music.

Features comments from GARY BURTON, LYLE MAYS, JACK DeJOHNETTE, JAY AZZOLINA.

I continued to ask philosophically provocative questions that elicited such fascinating answers. As I wrote in my book, The Pat Metheny Interviews, “we are indeed fortunate to have lived at a time when artists such as Metheny were allowed to develop, be appreciated and supported by both the artistic and economic environment of the 2nd half of the 20th century. Our lives have been enriched by them.”

Also included are musical transcriptions of Pat’s playing from the book. Enjoy!

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Pat Metheny gets up close and personal with Richard Niles - Video PART 2

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Guitar players and lovers, you’re in for a special treat!

In my 2nd session with Grammy winning guitarist & composer LAURENCE JUBER, he plays a guitar piece I wrote for him called… “Guitar Piece” - and explains HOW he played it! This is a unique look into the creative process of one of the most gifted players of the last 50 years. He not only talks about his methodology, Laurence also discusses his love of Renaissance guitar and reveals his deep knowledge of guitar history. Get up and dance to his own newest piece, “Grandma’s Blue Chicken Pan”. As if that were not enough, the dashing Wings guitarist also talks about the Beatles use of harmony and how he expresses it on the guitar. In this relaxed chat between old friends, you will laugh, cry and be amazed! A masterclass from a true master. Watch! Listen! Learn! Take notes! And please, subscribe to Radio Richard to be notified of Laurence’s next show on DADGAD guitar!!!

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A RADIO RICHARD SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Pat Metheny is one of the most significant musicians of the last 50 years. In 2007, he invited me into his NYC home studio for my BBC Radio 2 series “Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life”. Over the next 3 days we talked about the myriad aspect of a career of unprecedented achievement, revolutionizing both the guitar and jazz itself - from Metheny’s first realization of his affinity for music to his wisdom accrued from years of dedicated musicianship - at practice, in the studio and on the road. Also interviewed are Metheny’s close collaborators including Gary Burton, Lyle Mays, Jack De Johnette, John Patitucci, his brother Mike Metheny and the late Michael Brecker. My friend Jack Gwizdala accompanied me for these interviews and played bass with Pat on some of the musical examples.

“The Pat Metheny Interviews” published by Hal Leonard in 2009, including musical transcriptions of Metheny’s musical performances illustrating his creative concepts.  

“the book goes beyond the usual biographical and guitar specific material that is normally found in a Metheny interview. It is a chance for musicians and non-musicians alike to learn more about the artistic process that fuels this legendary guitarist, composer and bandleader.” GUITAR CHRONICLE

“Niles has known Metheny since the mid-1970s, and he knows what questions to ask. The responses he gets are smart, funny and revealing.

“Like eavesdropping on a conversation between two long-time friends and musicians, The Pat Metheny Interviews, is an insightfully revealing dialogue between American jazz guitarist and composer, Pat Metheny, and Richard Niles, a renowned composer, producer and songwriter.” MY 3 BOOKS

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ASMAC MASTERCLASS PART 2

JOHN ALTMAN & RICHARD NILES

Different Approaches Explained

Moderator: Sylvester Rivers

Composer/Arrangers John Altman (James Bond, Rod Stewart, Monty Python) and Richard Niles (Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Pat Metheny) demonstrate their different approaches and arranging techniques. For this special ASMAC event, they have both arranged short versions of a simple nursery rhyme, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. This is a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the working methods of two acclaimed artists with 100 years combined experience.

Moderator and legendary arranger Sylvester Rivers asks all the right questions. How did they conceive, plan and execute the arrangement? How did they choose instrumentation, meter, groove, harmonic landscape? Why did they make those choices?

Don’t miss this opportunity to share some musical knowledge, and some laughs, with three arrangers who have helped create the sounds of our time.

BONUS: This PART 2 of this 2 hour presentation includes Altman’s CHASE SCENE from his score to the James Bond film, GOLDENEYE. PLUS, two live performances of Richard Niles’ BANDZILLA, at the 2002 Falkirk Festival, featuring singer PAT KANE and multi award winning jazz guitarist JIM MULLEN playing Niles’ arrangements of “Luck Be a Lady” (Guys & Dolls) and “Free Man In Paris” (Joni Mitchell).

ASMAC MASTERCLASS

JOHN ALTMAN & RICHARD NILES 

Different Approaches Explained

Moderator: Sylvester Rivers (PART 1)

Composer/Arrangers John Altman (James Bond, Rod Stewart, Monty Python) and Richard Niles (Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Pat Metheny) demonstrate their different approaches and arranging techniques. For this special ASMAC event, they have both arranged short versions of a simple nursery rhyme, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. This is a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the working methods of two acclaimed artists with 100 years combined experience.

Moderator and legendary arranger Sylvester Rivers asks all the right questions. How did they conceive, plan and execute the arrangement? How did they choose instrumentation, meter, groove, harmonic landscape? Why did they make those choices?

Don’t miss this opportunity to share some musical knowledge, and some laughs, with three arrangers who have helped create the sounds of our time.

BONUS: This 2 hour presentation includes Altman’s CHASE SCENE from his score to the James Bond film, GOLDENEYE. PLUS, two live performances of Richard Niles’ BANDZILLA, at the 2002 Falkirk Festival, featuring singer PAT KANE and multi award winning jazz guitarist JIM MULLEN playing Niles’ arrangements of “Luck Be a Lady” (Guys & Dolls) and “Free Man In Paris” (Joni Mitchell).

NEAL HEFTI was one of the most original and influential composers and arrangers of the 20th Century. Beginning as arranger for Woody Herman he went on to composing and arranging for Count Basie and Frank Sinatra. He wrote for film (The Odd Couple, Barefoot In The Park, Harlow, Sex & The Single Girl) and for TV (the phenomenal success of his “Batman” theme).

I wrote and hosted this show for my BBC Radio 2 series “The Arrangers” in 2001 (produced by Elizabeth Clark) and am happy to make this available for a new audience.

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American studio ace Matt, is the first call “rock bitch” of London. His exhausting credits include Rumer, ABC, Julian Lennon, Wu Tang Killer Bs, Go West, Steve Winwood, Joe Cocker, Aimee Mann, The Beautiful South, Marcella Detroit, Sinead O'Connor, Swing Out Sister, Elton John, Steve Coogan, Shirley Bassey, Suzanne Rhatigan, Mica Paris, David McAlmont, Alan Partridge, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Alice Cooper, Bob Geldof, Emmylou Harris, David Arnold, Andy Williams, Paul Young, Linda Lewis, Sister Sledge, Belinda Carlisle, Rick Astley, Steve Earle…

Not just a ‘backer’ musician, Mat has many acclaimed solo albums of his songs. Matt won the 2007 New Music Awards Best New A/C. He performs 2 of his songs from his new album “Backernalia”

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“The Dictator’s Daughter” by Matt Backer & Susie Webb (Jack Russell Music PRS/BMI)

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SHEL TALMY is one of the most innovative and influential record producers in popular music. It could be said, with a great deal of justification, that he created the SOUND of the 1960s. I’m talking about the power, the glory, the in-your-face gut punching power of rock. One thing you notice about Shel immediately is that you’re talking to a very clever man with a brain the size of Jupiter that got him on the Quiz Kids TV show. He worked  for 3 years in television, and then worked as an engineer at Conway Recorders in LA where he was able to learn how things worked - and then improved on it. Urged to go to London by an English colleague, Talmy entered and then dominated the Swinging’ scene like Julius Caesar conquering Gaul. History was made and remade again with hits by The Kinks and The Who, Manfred Mann, Pentangle, Lee Hazlewood and many more. So sit back and enjoy a chance to meet the creative force that is Shel Talmy.

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