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EPISODE 24 - Jim Ridl
20 november 2024 · 32 min
• “A veteran pianist who also spent considerable time in the trenches and is now a respected musician’s musician.” The New Yorker, Steve Futterman Lees meer
• “Jim Ridl is absolutely stellar on piano, hallmarking his own abilities to both accompany, to solo with brilliance and to improvise on a theme.” Jazz wordPress, Dee Dee McNeil on Paul Jost’s recording “While We were Gone”
Jim Ridl, a New York City-based jazz pianist, composer and teacher, performs and records worldwide with a variety of jazz artists, including The Joe Locke Quartet, The Paul Jost Quartet, The Dave Liebman Big Band, and the Mingus Big Band. He is well-known as a “musician’s musician.” His 7-year residency at the renowned NYC jazz club, The 55Bar, featured the Jim Ridl Quartet and Trio performing his original music. In 2021, Jim began a residency at The Soapbox Gallery in Brooklyn, online and in person, which has become a creative platform for original jazz. Jim is on the faculty at New York Jazz Workshop and The City College of New York, and has maintained a private studio for over 30 years, now both online and in person.
Jim has 9 recordings of his own, including two released in 2022: Ask for the Ancient Path (May 2022, featuring Scott Robinson, Martin Wind and Tim Horner), and Standards Live (August 2022, the Jim Ridl Trio with Tim Lekan and Bob Shomo). Jim’s previously recordings: Door in a Field Volume 2 “Songs of the Green River,” Blue Corn Enchilada Dreams , Your Cheatin’ Heart and Other Works; Door In a Field v.1; Jim Ridl Trio/Live; Blues Liberations (solo piano); and Five Minutes to Madness and Joy.
Jim’s tenure with jazz guitar legend Pat Martino included performances around the world in quartet and duet, and produced 4 outstanding recordings: Nexus, Interchange, Night Wings and The Maker.
Additionally, Jim has performed and/or recorded with Steve Wilson, Randy Brecker, Marc Johnson, Bill Stewart, Denis DiBlasio, Jay Anderson, Tim Armacost, Kenny Davis, Cliff Almond, Wayne Krantz, Joel Ro…
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EPISODE 23 - Evan Levine
20 november 2024 · 32 min
Evan Levine is an Upright/Electric Bassist, Composer, Guitarist and Educator that currently lives in Chicago, IL. Originally from New Jersey, Evan’s musical career started in high school as a part of the award winning Scotch Plains/Fanwood Moonglowers and a member of the Somerset Jazz Consortium. Evan received his Bachelors degree in Jazz Bass Performance from Oberlin Conservatory in 2014 and his Masters Degree in Music Improvisation from the University of Michigan in 2015. After graduating, he was a prominent figure in the Miami Jazz scene before moving to Chicago in 2017. Lees meer
Evan has performed with Michelle Coltrane, Nicole Yarling, Tal Cohen, Jamey Haddad, Benny Green, Carl Allen, Kendrick Scott, Patrick Donley, Tommy Carroll, David Leon, Alex Brown, Sean Jelenik, Bonzo Squad, Benny Golson, Ellen Rowe, Nicole New, Lex Korten, Matt Gold, Andrew Green and many others. As part of the Oberlin Jazz Outreach program in 2014, Evan was part of a trio that toured across Italy in Florence, Sienna and Alba. Evan’s first album, Unsolvable Problems, was released in 2016 and featured Lex Korten on Piano and Kayvon Gordon on Drums. It featured almost all compositions by Evan and toured throughout the East Coast and Midwest. More recently, Evan has played at the South Bend Jazz Festival in 2017 with Michelle Coltrane and Hendri Lamiri’s groups.
Evan is currently a part of Emily Kuhn’s project, Helios. Helios will be featured as a part of Chicago’s, Night out in the Parks program and will perform at public parks across Chicago in June. Evan is also a member of Echoes, which will be touring in Carson City, San Francisco and Los Angeles in August. Echoes will also be releasing their sophomore album this summer.
Evan has a new trio project featuring Matt Gold (Sun Speak) and Andrew Green (Twin Talk). This album, entitled Mestizo, features Evan’s compositions and will be available in Fall 2018 on the Label Shifting Paradigms .
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EPISODE 22 - Bruce Arnold
18 november 2024 · 28 min
Born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Arnold took accordion lessons and discovered guitar when he saw the Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. He attended the University of South Dakota but switched to the Berklee College of Music in 1976. He took private lessons from Jerry Bergonzi and Charlie Banacos. Lees meer
Arnold moved to New York City in 1988 where he became an active member of the jazz community, producing many recordings as a sideman and leader. He is one of the few electric guitarists in the world to use the computer program SuperCollider in both his compositions and improvisations. Arnold is a founding member of Spooky Actions, a jazz group which explores improvisation using classical music repertoire.
He has played with Stuart Hamm, Peter Erskine, Joe Pass, Joe Lovano, Lenny Pickett, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Absolute Ensemble under the baton of Kristjan Järvi.
Arnold's recording credits include over twenty albums and DVDs (on Muse-eek Records, Mel Bay Recordings, Truefire and other labels), ranging from standard jazz repertoire to free improvisation to reinterpretations of classical music.
Teaching and writing
He is the director of Guitar Studies at New York University and Princeton University as well as the creator of the New York University Summer Guitar Intensive. He has taught at the New England Conservatory, Dartmouth College, Berklee,[1] New School University, and City College of New York.Arnold's theoretical works have explored the use of pitch class set theory within an improvisational setting. He has also written more than 300 music instruction books covering guitar pedagogy, ear training, and time studies.
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EPISODE 21 - Ben Zweig
18 november 2024 · 27 min
Drummer and percussionist, Ben Zweig, plays around the world in places such as Japan, China, the Netherlands, Germany, Israel, Chile, Cameroon, across North America, and locally at venues in his native NYC. He keeps an active performance schedule and tours frequently throughout the United States and Canada. Lees meer
Born in 1992 in NYC, Zweig frequented the local scene of seasoned jazz musicians who eventually became close mentors. He has had the opportunity to share the stage with some of these masters – Randy Weston, Johnny O’Neal, Jerry Dodgion, Harold Mabern, Larry Ridley, David Williams, Roy Hargrove, Deborah Davis, Grant Stewart, Joe Cohn, and Steve Nelson. Downbeat magazine has described his playing as “especially crisp and articulate” and all about jazz, “Zweig steals it with his brush work.” Ben strives for his playing to reflect a passion for performing simple, heartfelt music.
Beginning his musical journey on drum set at age 5, he later picked up trumpet and steel drums. These early voices ultimately shaped his expression on the drums, drawing from the musical traditions of American jazz, West and Central African, Brazilian, Caribbean, and European classical music. In 2018, Zweig traveled to southeast Cameroon to work with Global Music Exchange and learn from master musicians of the Baka Gbiné pygmies. Then in 2021, a pilgrimage to learn from Brazilian percussionists across the country’s coast furthered his diasporic exploration. His fascination with rhythmic dance music from around the world led to the formation of the drum featured band, big beet. Grammy winning producer Don Sickler commented, “[Zweig] is able to combine history with the current musical environment, making it sound fresh.”
Ben’s teaching is the culmination of public schooling and private conservatory, NYC late night sessions, jazz youth programs, steel orchestras, marching bands, classical orchestras, and mentorship from musical stalwarts Joe Farnsworth, Billy Hart, Kenny Washington, Rodney …
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EPISODE 20 - Charlie Apicella
18 november 2024 · 31 min
Charlie Apicella was voted onto the 84th and 86th DownBeat Readers Poll for Guitar. Lees meer
He studied composition and improvisation with musical titans Yusef Lateef and Pat Martino and was trained as a historian by Archie Shepp and Dr. Billy Taylor. As a young guitarist he met his idol BB King, who offered him advice and shared some stories.
He has performed concerts and recorded with jazz legends Dave Holland, Sonny Fortune, John Blake, Jr., and Avery Sharpe as well as contemporary masters Joe Magnarelli, Vic Juris, Dave Stryker, Don Braden, and Jon Herington of Steely Dan.
In 2022 he formed The Griots Speak with bassist William Parker, saxophonist Daniel Carter, and percussionist Juma Sultan who is known for his work with Jimi Hendrix.
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Charlie Apicella is the founder and program director of Blues Alive: ancestral voices of the blues
He is Vice President of Education for the North Jersey Blues Society
He is an Eastman Guitars Featured Artist a
Guild Guitars Sponsored Artist and a
ZT Amplifiers Official Artist
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He has been a TrueFire educator since 2018
and has published two masterclass lessons for DownBeat magazine
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EPISODE 19 - Frank Russo
15 november 2024 · 29 min
Frank Russo joyfully paints colorful soundscapes with his highly skilled, passionate, musical drumming. He's an in demand performer, recording artist and educator who currently resides in Maryland and teaches at Towson University. He is also an artist/educator for Bosphorus Cymbals, MD Drums and The Vic Firth Education Team. Raised in the NYC area, Frank was steeped in the rich musical heritage of the jazz legends at an early age and carriers on the legacy of a musical family. Lees meer
An incredibly adaptable musician, a partial list of his performances testifies to his diverse talent. He has performed with Mundell Lowe, Dr Lonnie Smith, Hal Crook, Craig Handy, Keter Betts, Ethel Ennis, Greg Gisbert, Chuck Redd, Bill McHenry, John O'Gallagher, Dave Ballou, John D'earth, Denis DiBlasio, Ron McCurdy, The Coasters, Frankie Lane and many more. Highlights of his performances include the Detroit Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Stan Getz Jazz Festival, East Coast Jazz Festival, The Kennedy Center and many others. Tours have included several trips to Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda. Frank completed a distinguished career with the prestigious Naval Academy Band where he performed in and led several dynamic ensembles. He was stationed in Annapolis, San Diego, Great Lakes, Monterey and Norfolk during his career.
Frank is a Summit Records Recording Artist whose recordings have gained national recognition and praise from Downbeat, Jazztimes and Modern Drummer along with others. He is featured on "Point of Grace" with PF Flyer, "No Turning Back" with Fred Hughes, "Gabrielle's Hand" with Bob Boguslaw and The acclaimed Shook Russo Quartets "Featuring Greg Gisbert" all on Summit Records. As a sought after studio ace he has played on countless sessions, crossing all genres, including PBS Documentaries, "Quiet Now" with John Toomey, "In My Mind's Eye" with Max Murray & Doug Bickel, Kenny Carr's "Turn the Page" featuring brilliant saxophonist Donny McCaslin, "Uncertain Paths" w…
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EPISODE 18 - Nate Hook
15 november 2024 · 30 min
Born and raised in Texas, Nate Hook is a musician, educator, and composer currently living in Philadelphia. He has degrees from William Paterson University, the Peabody institute, and Eastern University. Notable teachers he studied under from that time include Harold Mabern and Gary Thomas. Lees meer
Before moving to Philadelphia, Nate lived in NYC and Baltimore where he actively participated in the jazz scene playing at venues like Smalls, Smoke, the Zinc Bar, etc. As a working musician, he never limited himself to jazz, but also played in everything from symphony orchestras, to theatrical productions, to afrobeat bands.
Currently, Nate plays jazz under his own name mostly around Philly. He also manages the jazz/avant garde/electronic project ‘Progressive Overload’ with collaborators Paolo Cantarella and Dan Finn.
Nate also plays bagpipes, as did John Coltrane — a little-known fact about each.
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EPISODE 17 - Noel Sagerman
14 november 2024 · 35 min
Noel Sagerman is a jazz jam drummer from New Jersey and is proficient in all sorts of live music genres and settings from late-night jazz to early morning religious services. Noel Sagerman has been playing drums since elementary school in West Orange, NJ and started playing professionally at the University of Vermont. He then spent a year playing in Japan. Later, he returned to NJ and furthered his studies with teachers Bobby Thomas, Billy Higgins, and Tim Horner. Lees meer
Some of the artists he has worked with include Irene Reid, Pharoah Sanders, "Big" John Patton, David "Fathead" Newman, Oliver Lake, Bruce Williams, Dave Stryker, Pat Tandy, Freddie Hendrix, Brandon McCune, and Pete Rodriguez, along with gospel singer/pianist Joshua Nelson on tour, and at Hopewell Baptist Church.
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EPISODE 16 - Will Strickler
14 november 2024 · 26 min
A proponent of a “no holds barred” approach to modern creative improvised music, Will Strickler is an in-demand bassist performing throughout the United States. Lees meer
Will has toured the country as both a bandleader and sideman at notable venues such as Midtown Music Festival, Cliff Bells, Rockwood Music Hall, Bop Stop, BluJazz+, and many more.
He has performed with highly acclaimed artists such as the grammy winning pop singer Daya, finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” Chris Jamison, Doc Robinson, Jess Baldwin, Lily Bloom, Zakk Jones, Sam Blakeslee, Dan Wilson and many more.
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EPISODE 15 - Anthony Taddeo
14 november 2024 · 29 min
Cleveland-based drummer Anthony Taddeo has a passion for creating music that is accessible, engaging, and connects people from all walks of life. Whether as a sideman supporting musicians such as Frank Wess, Ron McClure, Bobby Selvaggio and Camila Meza or as a composer for film, he is interested in what ignites the audience’s relationship to a performance. An integral member of Cleveland’s jazz/improvised scene, he leads projects including Alla Boara, ALbaTrio, TMT Trio, and his solo project featured on “Self-Portraits” (2018). As a recording artist, he is featured on over 30 albums. Taddeo received an MFA in Composition from Youngstown State University and a BFA in Music Performance from New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, where he studied with Jimmy Cobb, Reggie Workman and Amir Ziv. An enthusiastic educator, Taddeo is co-director of JazzFest Academy Saturday Morning Program and percussion instructor at Tri-C Jazz Fest Camp and Jazz Prep Program. He is currently endorsed by Byrne Cymbals and Out of the Drawer Percussion as a performing artist. Lees meer
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EPISODE 14 - Randy Johnston
13 november 2024 · 34 min
Randy Johnston makes learning jazz guitar fun. He takes an approach to teaching jazz in it's simplest form. Each class will improve your abilities and get you ready to perform. Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists. In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America. Lees meer
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EPISODE 12 - Gordon Kuba
11 november 2024 · 25 min
Gordon Kuba is a versatile jazz drummer based in the NJ/NY area, known for his dynamic performances and deep groove. A graduate of the Montclair Jazz Program, Gordon has developed a unique sound that seamlessly blends traditional jazz with modern fusion elements. He leads First Mountain, his original fusion band, showcasing his versatility and creative vision. Over the years, Gordon has had the pleasure of performing with notable artists such as Charlie Apicella & Iron City, guitarist Dave Stryker, and Hal Gaper, building a reputation as a dedicated and talented musician in the jazz scene. Lees meer
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EPISODE 11 - Jeff Mann
11 november 2024 · 28 min
Jeff Mann is quickly becoming a respected presence in the drumming community. He has been playing for 20 years, but since joining the NYC world-prog shredders Consider the Source six years ago—a trio known for their virtuosic playing and unique “sci-fi Middle Eastern fusion” sound—he has had more of a spotlight for his abilities. A study in contrasts, Mann’s approach ranges from powerful, propulsive attacks laden with chops, to deft light hands that bring out the compositional nuance of the band’s rich, intricate arrangements. Add to this mix of technique and phrasing his ability to maneuver between Eastern and Western traditions, fusing culture rhythmically with a tonal palette that includes numerous traditional drums and hand percussion instruments, side by side with modern electronics. All the while, and maybe most important of all, he swings: he brings a groove to what can be dense, heavy sonic passages allowing odd-time signatures to flow by naturally, and he makes it seem easy. A remarkable soloist, Mann seems at times to compose on the fly, jumping from the song into a new space that is all his own, adding melodic textures to the rhythms and beats, then back into the arrangement. Like most fine players, however, what sets him apart is his ability to support and enhance the playing of his band mates—two extraordinary string players who would challenge any drummer. As one London blog put it, in a review of the band’s recent release, the epic double album World War Trio, Parts II & III (Techne Records, 2015), “The band is the sum of its brilliant parts, with guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Marin flanked by multi-bass player John Ferrara and drummer / percussionist Jeff Mann. Mann combines subtlety and power in his phrasing to shape several challenging pieces brilliantly (getreadytorock.me.uk).” After catching the band live, another writer draws this comparison. “Imagine the ‘90s Bulls. Now, imagine them with LeBron on the team too. You can debate ei… Lees meer
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EPISODE 10 - Jonathan Colman
11 november 2024 · 31 min
Jonathan Colman is a Philadelphia-based bassist, performer, improvisor, composer, and educator. His penchant for groove-based improvisation and effects pedals finds a home in the power trio Muscle Tough, whose octave-switching madness blurs the lines between guitar and bass. As a sought-after session musician he is known for his stylistic sensitivity, progressive jamming tactics, and ability to see the big picture in the studio. Colman has a BA in Jazz Performance from Duquesne University. He has been touring and teaching regularly since graduating in 2008. Catch him performing with Muscle Tough! He recently partnered with Pickup Music to release their first-ever "Bass for Guitarists" learning pathway – designed to accelerate adapting to the low end. Lees meer
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EPISODE 9 - Jason Arce
10 november 2024 · 30 min
Grammy award winning saxophonist and multi instrumentalist Jason Arce has been performing professionally for over 20 years. He has performed with a wide array of artists from Joe Jonas, Weezer, CeCe Winans, Adele, Blood Orange, Cory Henry among many others. He has also performed at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Primavera Sound, Pitchfork, and Governor’s Ball. Television appearances include Dick Clark’s Rocking New Years Eve, The Tonight Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Jason received his BA from VCU in 2007 and his Masters Degree from NYU in 2010. He is a proud endorser of Cannonball Saxophoness, BARI saxophone mouthpieces, BG France, and Gonzalez Reeds Lees meer
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EPISODE 8 - ThisIsTorch
8 november 2024 · 33 min
Gregory Sgrulloni, professionally known as ThisIsTorch, is an American music producer, artist and drummer based in Los Angeles, California. Working in styles ranging from electronic and hip-hip to pop/Top 40 to symphonic or cinematic trailer music, ThisIsTorch has worked with artists, writers and producers the likes of Grammy winning songwriter Makeba Riddick (Beyonce and Rihanna), Grammy winning multi-platinum producer and mixing engineer Ken Lewis (Kanye West, Drake, Alicia Keys, BTS), Keli Nicole Price (Beyonce), Kpop hit songwriter Justine Ok (백지연), Courtney Paige Nelson (Americas Next Top Model), Brockett Parsons (Lady Gaga), Darude (DJ/producer of 'Sandstorm'), Henry 'Cirkut' Walter (Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Britney Spears) and more. He is also known for his dynamic live performances and signature drumming style with live electronic acts, Sistine Criminals (featuring Grammy winning sax player, Aaron Burnett) and Conspirator (featuring members of The Disco Biscuits). As a touring musician, he has performed extensively throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. Throughout his career, he has shared the stage with artists such as Carnage, Prodigy (of Mobb Deep), Hannibal Buress, DJ Jazzy Jay, Method Man, Esperanza Spalding, KJ Sawka (Pendulum), Johnny Rabb (Collective Soul), Adam Deitch (Lettuce, 50 Cent, Lauryn Hill) and many more. Stylistically, his drumming is influenced largely by electronic music genres such as Jungle/DnB, Trap and House as well as some of their respective subgenres; most notably Drill, IDM, Tech House, Chicago Juke and more. His sound and style of drumming could be described as ‘Squarepusher meets Billy Cobham meets Metro Boomin’. In 2014, ThisIsTorch was ranked among “Adam Deitch's Top 10 Most Exciting Drummers on the Scene" on L4LM.com. ThisIsTorch is also the author behind the ground breaking innovative drum method book entitled, "Trap Style Drumming for the Acoustic & Hybrid Drum Set". Credited as the first ever drum method book for t… Lees meer
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EPISODE 7 - Scott Tarulli
8 november 2024 · 33 min
Scott has been a Professor at Berklee College of Music, for over 12 years. When Scott isnʼt busy teaching, he is maintaining a multi-faceted career as a session musician, composer, writer and clinician earning a reputation as a uniquely talented hired gun guitarist. Aside from spending time as a busy Boston local sideman and touring artist, Scott performs live and records with players like Jerry Marotta, Tony Levin, Mark Egan, Ira Coleman, Nile Rodgers, Steve Gadd, Abe Laboriel, The Temptations, Bernard Purdie, Chuck Rainey, Peter Eldridge, and Guthrie Govan, to name a few. Scott is also a Professor of guitar at renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston where he teaches private students and professional guitar labs. His touring schedule includes live performances, master classes, and various clinics. Tarulli has performed in various cities and countries - LA, Paris, Umbria(Italy), London, Nashville, New York and all around the East Coast. Scott has released three albums under his own name: “Transitions”(2002) and “September in Boston: Live”(2004) and "Anytime, Anywhere" (2012) and has a lengthy discography as a sideman. Lees meer
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EPISODE 6 - Jarrett Walser
7 november 2024 · 22 min
Jarrett Walser is a musician that brings vibrant sensitivity and rich nuances to an expressive style on the drums that is refreshing. His ease and versatility in several genres (jazz, rock, R&B, the blues, funk) has made him a highly sought-after drummer. As a member of U.L.T.R.A. S (formally known as The Fanny Pack) you can hear the infusion of those styles on display. Lees meer
What started out as an inquisitive, playful orchestration on pots and pans, at the age of three, grew into a passion. Jarrett’s first love has always been jazz. This allure commenced at the age of 11 when he began studying at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s (NJPAC) Wachovia Jazz for Teens program in 2001. During his 7 years at NJPAC, he had the fortunate opportunity to study with jazz greats -- Ralph Peterson, Cecil Brooks III, Dion Parson, Mark Gross, Valery Panomarev, Joris Teepe and Mike LeDonne.
After his studies at NJPAC, he continued to pursue his passion for music at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, where he received his B.A. (2012) and M.M. (2017) in Jazz Performance. While there he was able to study with world-class musicians -- Victor Lewis, Ralph Bowen and Conrad Herwig to name a few. He has also performed with several notable musicians including bassists Rufus Reid, Kenny Davis, vocalist Carla Cook, trumpeter Valery Panomarev’s: Our Father Who Art Blakey Big Band, Eddie Allen’s groups PUSH, Eddie Allen Quintet and 3hree for Louis: Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Lance Bryant:SHOUT Big Band as well as Jazz Saxophonist Chico Freeman.
Jarrett has played at numerous major music venues in New York City including Dizzy’s Club Cocoa-Cola, The Iridium, The Blue Note, The Zinc Bar, and Carnegie Hall. He maintains constant engagements at various concert halls, clubs, and private and public events.
When not performing, Jarrett loves teaching and is on staff at NJPAC and His & Her Music as an instructor, has private students, and conducts master classes for young children.…
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EPISODE 5 - Ben Rubens
7 november 2024 · 23 min
Located in NJ/NYC, Bassist Ben Rubens has rapidly developed a reputation for being a supportive and well-rounded rhythm section musician. Performances include: The Kennedy Center, The Apollo Theater, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Blue Note Milano, Blue Note Beijing, Brussels Jazz Festival, Gaume Jazz Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival, The Nice Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival and the Red Sea Jazz Festival. He is a featured performer on a number of CDs, including the Smoke Sessions Recording “In The Moment,” by the Johnny O’Neal Trio Ft. late trumpet master Roy Hargrove and “Songs in the Key of Wonder” by James Austin Jr. He also recorded original composition with late great jazz master, Jerry Dodgion. Rubens has performed three years in a row with the trio supporting NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan at Roni Ben-Hur’s RBH Jazz Camp in Burlington, VT. Mr. Rubens is also experienced in musical theater, performing in numerous regional productions as well as the June 6th, 2022 performance of “Plays For The Plague Year” by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks with musical direction by Ric Molina (“Wicked”). He has performed in Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, China, Russia, Israel, and Mexico. Ben has been so lucky to have been studying the bass with legendary jazz master Harvie S since 2009(!) and also to have hung and learned from Bob Cranshaw during 2013-2014 Lees meer
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EPISODE 4 - Norman Damschroder
6 november 2024 · 26 min
Norman Damschroder joined the University of Toledo faculty in 1997. He serves as senior lecturer of jazz history and as an instructor of double bass. He holds a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Emphasis) degree from the University of Toledo and a Master of Music Performance degree from Bowling Green State University. His major teachers have been Mark Bernat, Tom Knific, Derek Weller, and Jeff Halsey. Lees meer
As an active freelance bassist in the Toledo area, Damschroder has performed with jazz artists Rosemary Clooney, Stanley Cowell, Ernie Krivda, Tim Ries, Jon Hendricks; pop artists Michael Feinstein, Maureen McGovern, Sandy Patty, and others.
As a classically trained bassist, he has appeared in over 100 concerts with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and is currently a member of the Toledo Symphony Jazz Trio which performs regularly in concert and clinic programs throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
His duties at University of Toledo include teaching Applied Double Bass, Jazz History, Low String Methods, Jazz Improvisation, and Jazz Combos. In addition to his duties at UT, Damschroder serves on the faculty of the University of Findlay and has served on the faculties of Bowling Green State University and Bluffton College.
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EPISODE 3 - Lawrence Haber
6 november 2024 · 25 min
Lawrence Haber is a professional electric and upright bass player performing and recording primarily throughout the New York Metropolitan area and the Jersey Shore. Lawrence has performed with many renowned bands and original artists throughout his 20 year career including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee David Bryan (Bon Jovi), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Bob Steeler (Hot Tuna), JSOUL (NBC’s The Voice), and Saturday Nite Fever/The Fever (legendary Jersey Shore band). He has shared the stage with vocalist Brent Carter (Average White Band, Tower Of Power), prominent music educator Dr. Nina Kraus (PhD Northwestern University), the members of popular touring Pink Floyd tribute band The Machine, vocalist Tommy Bowes (Blood, Sweat & Tears), Swang Stewart (The Family Stone) and Grammy Nominee James Hunter. Lees meer
Lawrence has recorded extensively for the award-winning international children’s music program Music Together, where he also works as a Licensing Manager supporting their In-School curriculum.
He has performed at many famous venues including House of Blues Atlantic City, The Copacabana New York, The Stone Pony, and Shanghai Jazz.
Lawrence has been featured in Bass Player Magazine, No Treble, Bass Musician Magazine and Know Your Bass Player. He is a GHS Strings Endorsing Artist, an Emerging Artist for Bartolini Pickups & Electronics, a Master Strap Artist, and a Genzler Amplification Endorsing Artist.
Lawrence has a passion for music education and has studied privately with some of the world’s most prolific bass instructors including Gerald Veasley (Grover Washington, Jr.), John JD Deservio (Black Label Society), Joe Macaro (Ben Vereen), and Evan Marien (Allan Holdsworth).
Currently, Lawrence holds down the bass chair for Lawrence Haber Collective, The Mike Dalton Band, Skinny Amigo, and Rockin’ The Yacht.
Lawrence is also an active artist writing and recording original music for a variety of projects. In 2015 he released Anxiety Log, his debut solo album.
He is also an …
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EPISODE 2 - Michael Feinberg
4 november 2024 · 31 min
Hailed as a "musical prodigy turned evil genius" (spinner) bassist Michael Feinberg has quickly "become one of the premier young artists on the New York scene" (Jazz Inside Magazine).
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EPISODE 1 - Anthony Pocetti
4 november 2024 · 26 min
Interview with jazz pianist and composer, Anthony Pocetti.