Danny Jonokuchi is a bi-coastal musician who wears many different hats in the music world and wears them WELL!!! We have a great discussion about music, classic Lindy-Hop swing and other of his projects especially his album Voices, released this past August which features the talents of his big band and arrangements supporting the vocal artistry of eleven different singers!!!

Margherita Fava comes from a rich musical background. Her love of jazz is evident in her performing and her newest album entitled TATATU. We have a wonderful discussion about her newest album, playing standards and the musical scene where she lives and works.

Lucy is an amazing singer who appears with numerous bands and other artist in New York. She presents songs that she hope will unify people. I loved her response to my question of how do you choose a standard to sing (you will have to listen to the podcast to find out the answer!!!!)

Erik Sanden of the band Buttercup is a man on a mission. The band creates artistic, expressive and thought provoking music, while also having a great deal of fun in their music making. Erik and I have a wonderful discussion that you will not want to miss!!!!!

Dave is a busy performer playing with a number of New York City big bands and recording with the likes of Dave Douglas. We have a great discussion (as only two trumpet players could do) and you will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Mike Thomas' most recent release Diamonds is a wonderful collection of songs close to Mike's heart. We have a wonderful discussion about the new album, his songwriting craft and music making. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Born in Scotland, Tony Rose now lives and works in the Czech Republic and Germany. He has an extensive resume of work as an accomplished singer, songwriter and band leader. We have a first rate talk about his career and insights he has about music and songwriting. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Quinsin Nachoff has has carved out a unique career exploring the connection between the twin worlds of jazz and classical music, in a city that is equally renowned for both. His work as a saxophonist and composer is exemplary and noteworthy. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Joe Nosek has been leading or co-leading blues bands for over twenty years. His current band The Cash Box Kings he co-leads with Oscar Wilson, is burning up with hot, fun, old school Chicago Blues!! The Cash Box Kings recently released their eleventh album OSCAR'S MOTEL which we discuss in Joe's interview. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Sully Bright is in his last year at Belmont University in Nashville majoring in songwriting. He is however not waiting until after he gets his degree to put out his first album. Sully's first album Darling Wake Up is set for release in just three days. We have a great chat about the songs on the new album, and Sully's craft of songwriting. You will not want to miss this episode!!!