Erica Seguine is a composer and arranger of international renown. She has written for numerous jazz big bands including her own Erica Seguine/Shon Baker Orchestra. The newest album by this group had just dropped days before our interview and we explore Erica's insights into her music and writing for the modern jazz orchestra.

In many ways Mae Simpson is a musical chameleon performing a very soulful ballad followed by a hard rockin' mover and shaker. She brings much to the table with her experience and has much to share about music making in the Midwestern United States. If Joe-Bob Briggs were here, he'd say "Check 'er Out!!"

Knox Barber is a young bassist on the New York scene. He has much to share about his career that

Martin Lang is a leading player in the post-war amplified Blues style, honed over twenty-five years behind the legendary Chicago Bluesman Taildragger. Lang has been part of the Chicago Blues scene since the 1990's and has a fortune in experience and insight about the music to share. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Derrick Procell has been in music business for over three decades. He leads his own band that performs his original compositions AND he writes for several other bands as well. He has a super new album out entitled HELLO MOJO!! We have a great discussion about his newest album and other projects he is involved. Derrick's wealth of experience in the music business and what he has to share about The Blues makes Episode 133 a MUST LISTEN!!!

Brian is very active and in demand on the Jazz/Commercial music scene in New York, and can be heard on everything ranging from TV and film soundtracks to jazz and big band recordings, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Broadway shows, and regularly performs in clubs all over NYC and the world. He has a WEALTH of experience and information to offer. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!!!!!

Ben's experiences are vast. He is a composer, a noted jazz bassist, educator and has many angles on the music business. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Mick has a HUGE mind when it comes to the Blues and he is a wonderful practitioner of the music both in his songwriting and performing. His wealth of information about the music and players is a delight for me to share with you--so DON'T miss episode 130!!!

Tyshawn Sorey is a deep well of knowledgeable musical thought and inspiration. You will not want to miss the discussion he and I have on this episode!!

Mark Ferber is a widely experienced jazz drummer having played with many well known musicians and groups.  Based in Los Angeles, Ferber is also a collegiate level educator as well as busy professional musician.  His experience brings a lot of good discussion about music and being a musician.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!