Dwight + Nicole and I have a great discussion about music of the past and how it has informed their contemporary art of songwriting and performing.  My discovery composer of the week is Thomas Wiggins.

Chesca has a new album out called "Feel The Breeze."  We will be talking about her new album as well as her craft of songwriting.  My discovery composer of the week is Sir Donald Tovey.

Ike and I have a great discussion about his music and songwriting process.  My discovery composer of the week is French composer Albert Roussel.

Jonathan Paull Gertler is a former vascular surgeon who turned to music to express important and impactful meaning through his lyrics.  His music is a joy and you will enjoy learning more about his music.  My discovery composer of the week is John Abraham Fisher.

Miggy's story is a very interesting one.  She came from Japan to New York and connected with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and helped produce two of their Grammy nominated albums.  She has continued with composing, arranging and leading her own 17 piece jazz big band.  

Grace and I talk about her new EP "Yellow Cowboy Hat," her creative process and songwriting in general.  My discovery composer of the week is Karol Szymanowsky.

Lynne and I will talk about her newest music, her creative process and the music scene in her part of Canada.  

My discovery composer of the week is contemporary Icelandic composer Hildur Guonadottir.

Roger Street Friedman is a Long Island, New York based Singer/songwriter.  We talk about his recently released EP, his creative process and music in general.  

Deb Ryder's life is in itself a history of the Blues and R and B in Los Angeles.  Her father was the owner of a blues club and Deb walked and talked and kicked off the band for the likes of Big Joe Turner as well as other luminaries in the Blues and R and B.  We discuss her new album Memphis at Midnight as well as other topics on Blues and Music!!!!

Matthew and I will talk about the band GA-20, Hound Dog Taylor and the Blues in general as a style of music.  You won't want to miss this excellent episode!!!