Episode 87 is a "Special Edition" of THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST timed to coincide with the release of Stacy's new album Always The Outsider out TODAY!!!!   You will not want to miss my interview with Stacy and hear all about her new album!!!

Sue Foley is a 2022 Blues Foundation Award Winner, taking home both the Koko Taylor Award for traditional blues artist (female) and Traditional Blues album for her album Pinky's Blues

Sue and I have a great talk about her new ablum, her career and the blues!!  You will not want to miss this episode!

Jimmy is a consummate professional having performed with many jazz musicians on recordings and live performances.  His insights into his artistic craft and profession are excellent advice to any aspiring professional musician.  

George and I have a wonderful discussion about music and about his films Music Inn: A Film Documentary, and The Modern Jazz Quartet: From Residency to Legacy.

Art's experience and insights into recording and playing live in New York add to a very interesting discussion about jazz, music pedagogy and being a jazz musician in the 21st century. 

Chickenbone and I have a great discussion of the blues, the music scene in Southern California (and beyond) and his newest album "Serve It To Me Hot!"

Ken has much to share with you in this episode.  He relays his work in the New York jazz scene both onstage and behind the scenes at Small's, the renowned jazz club in New York as well as other venues.  

Erinn has an interesting musical biography.  Although not part of her original musical journey, she discovered bluegrass music and delved in deeply.  She also has enthusiasm for pop/rock styles.  Her most recent recording done in Nashville is comprised of songs she wrote during the pandemic lock down and while recovering from vocal surgery.  Her music is vibrant, fun and listenable but also with depth.  

Ivy Ryann's songs delve into the deepest and darkest parts of human emotions.  She has a lot to say and provokes the listener to THiNK!!!  You will enjoy the conversation Ivy and I have about her songs, her songwriting craft and music in general.  Don't miss this episode!!!!