I've chatted with several of the original Toto members and subsequent additions. This time, I met and got to know the band's latest addition, vocalist and keyboardist Dennis Atlas. It was quite a fun conversation as we looked behind the Toto curtain and also talked about Dennis' solo work.

Check out: https://www.dennisatlas.com

https://totoofficial.com/events/ for the upcoming US tour dates.

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Here's my interview with singer/songwriter Deborah Holland. We last spoke in season 3, November 18, 2022, about Animal Logic. This time we talk about her extraordinary, introspective, solo album 'I Made It This Far' 

https://deborahholland.net/bio/

https://deborahholland.bandcamp.com/album/i-made-it-this-far

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Music lover/mad scientist George Ajjan sits down with me to discuss his conceptual band the Ajjancy and his upcoming releases.

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My Book, Toto, The Band, Not the Dog is out now. Find it at www.slangofages.com or your online retailers.

Pianist Johannes Wallman returns to the podcast and brings long time friend and collaborator, saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree to discuss their wonderful release, ‘ Holding Space ‘. Buy the album on bandcamp.com where you can also find their wonderful individual releases.

Also check them out on social media:

Dennis Mitcheltree website: www.dennismitcheltree.com
Johannes Wallmann website: www.johanneswallmann.com

We’re on BlueSky at mitcheltree.bsky.social and wallmann.bsky.social

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dennismitcheltreejazz and www.facebook.com/WallmannJazz/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dennismitcheltree and www.instagram.com/johannes.wallmann

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dennismitcheltreecom and www.youtube.com/@WallmannJazz

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Season 7, episode 3 of Slang Of Ages Podcast features Preston discussing Luther Vandross’ debut album with Cheryl and Susan.

(Did Cheryl listen to the album? Should Cheryl be banned? Share your thoughts.)

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I welcome back long-term Slang Of Ages supporter Monica to discuss The Internet's stellar 2015 album, 'Ego Death.'

Check out the revealing conversation around their third album. Thanks to Monica for bringing this band to my attention and making me a fan!

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Welcome back! We kick off season 7 with an episode that finds Preston discussing "RECREATIONAL SUBSTANCE" with Andrew Synowiec. On the album, writer, producer, and guitarist Synowiec teams up with fellow guitarist Oz Noy for a rousing recording of originals.

The album, out on January 17, 2025, features the rhythm section of bassist Hadrien Feraud (John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension, Chick Corea’s Vigil) and drummer extraordinaire Marvin “Smitty” Smith (Dave Holland, Steve Coleman, Tonight Show with Jay Leno band).

Enjoy this exclusive look behind the curtain.

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Juan Dhas is a fantastic guitarist, composer, and educator. We discuss one of the best 2024 jazz releases, ‘Aether.’ The album, his third full release, adds new elements to his canon and exceeds all expectations.

Check out Juan’s catalog at www.juandhas.com and buy his new album at www.juandhas.bandcamp.com.

Mark Anthony K returns to the podcasts for a special edition. Mark and Preston discuss Projekt Gemineye’s latest release, ‘Canada- Stories and Legends’

Check out projektgemineye.com, www.bandcamp.com and https://www.instagram.com/marcus_almighty_73?igsh=MXFrOWpiYmFkeng5bA==

The album is out on October 31st. Get this sneak peek before its release and two weeks before the audio podcast!

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The Season 6 finale features 2011’s ‘Natural History’ by JD Souther. The 11 songs (our 13, depending on which version of the album by get) represent classics he wrote and or recorded. Souther was a brilliant vocalist, drummer, guitarist and performer but he’s best know as a brilliant songwriter. He was also generous with is time and appreciative of his fans. John David Souther died unexpectedly on September 17, 2024. He will be missed. 

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