Patty has a new album out "Whole 'Nother World" recorded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and produced by Blues icon Kenny Neal.  We talk about her new album and her Nurse'n Blues program that has garnered her much recognition!!!

Gregg and I have a wonderful discussion about working in New York as a professional musician and band leader.  Greg plays music in both Classical and Jazz genres and is in high demand as a bassist.  He also fronts his own jazz orchestra and has done Grammy nominated composing, arranging and recording production.

Jennifer Wharton a veteran of Broadway pit orchestras is also the leader of the four trombone band Bonegasm.  We have a great discussion about the trombone, her band and her work as a Broadway pit musician.  She shares great insight and information about being a professional musician in New York City.

Jen Allen is an educator, composer/arranger and band leader working in New York City.  We have a great discussion about jazz piano, composition and writing for the jazz combo and big band.  She also provides some excellent advice for young aspiring musicians!!

Singer/songwriter Diana Jones and I will discuss her new album Song for a Refugee as well as her creative process and her work aiding dispossessed people.

Terry and I discuss his illustrious career playing on recording sessions with Grammy winning artists, the studio musician experience and touring with major Latin musical acts.

Myles and I talk about his new EP just released in July, his creative and songwriting process and music making in general.

My discovery composer of the week is 16th century Spanish music theorist and compose Diego Ortiz.

Dave and I talk about jazz drumming, teaching and his fantastic career as a professional drummer and percussion educator in the greater Milwaukee area.  My discovery composer of the week is Mason Bates!

Harpdog and I discuss the live music business, particularly in Western Canada.  Harpdog imparts some wise ideas about the decline in live music and the rise in technology even before the COVID 19 pandemic.  We talk about the Blues and about what he has done recently with his 2019 album For Love And Money and what he is doing currently with his online series on his website called "In The Dog House."  

My discovery composer of the week is Girolamo Fantini, and important early Baroque trumpet player and author.