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Episode 70 - A Get Together With Saxophonist And Educator Tom Walsh
Aug. 3, 2022

Episode 70 - A Get Together With Saxophonist And Educator Tom Walsh

Tom discusses his early years and how they led to his being appointed Director of the jazz studies program at the Indiana university Jacobs School of Music.

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Episode 69 - A Conversation With Prolific Drummer Bill Stewart
July 27, 2022

Episode 69 - A Conversation With Prolific Drummer Bill Stewart

Bill and Todd delve into Bill's history and his activities as a jazz drummer.

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Episode 68 - A Great Hang With Chicago-Based Guitarist And Longtime Friend Henry Johnson
July 20, 2022

Episode 68 - A Great Hang With Chicago-Based Guitarist And Longtime F…

Henry and Todd go way back and were essentially cut from the same cloth. We share our many experiences in jazz music.

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Episode 67 - A Great Hang With Friend And Colleague, Trombonist Steve Davis
July 13, 2022

Episode 67 - A Great Hang With Friend And Colleague, Trombonist Steve…

Steve and Todd exchange stories and experiences that reveal very similar paths in music.

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Episode 66 - Getting To Know Trombonist Becca Patterson
July 6, 2022

Episode 66 - Getting To Know Trombonist Becca Patterson

Todd gets to know a valued colleague, trombonist Becca Patterson.

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Episode 65 - A Conversation With Rising Star, Tenor Saxophonist Sam Dillon
June 29, 2022

Episode 65 - A Conversation With Rising Star, Tenor Saxophonist Sam D…

Sam discusses his path from its beginning to the present and reveals many lessons he has learned from his mentors along the way.

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Episode 64 - A Discussion With Saxophonist, Bandleader, And Educator David DeJesus
June 22, 2022

Episode 64 - A Discussion With Saxophonist, Bandleader, And Educator …

Todd & David discuss aspects of the music, of education, and how to survive in the music business today.

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Episode 63 - A Conversation With Youthful Drummer Jimmy Macbride
June 8, 2022

Episode 63 - A Conversation With Youthful Drummer Jimmy Macbride

Todd and Jimmy discuss Jimmy's path into music and a perception of a possible generation gap among jazz musicians.

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Episode 62- A Wide Ranging Conversation With Master Trumpet Player Terell Stafford
June 1, 2022

Episode 62- A Wide Ranging Conversation With Master Trumpet Player Te…

Todd and Terell free associate and reveal many aspects of their histopry that come as surprises to one another.

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Episode 61 - Ed Soph. A Musician Who Plays The Drums, A Leading Teacher Of The Drum Set, And A Dear Friend To Boot!.
May 25, 2022

Episode 61 - Ed Soph. A Musician Who Plays The Drums, A Leading Teach…

Ed and I discuss aspects of mentorship, the younger players coming into the field, and observations about teaching.

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Episode 60 - A Lively Conversation With Charles Ellison: Musician, Mentor, Teacher, Composer, Humanitarian
May 18, 2022

Episode 60 - A Lively Conversation With Charles Ellison: Musician, Me…

Charles and Todd Free Associate On Several Topics Spanning Music, Education, Society, Community, And The Universe!

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Episode 59 - A Hang With Veteran New York Saxophonist Dick Oatts
May 11, 2022

Episode 59 - A Hang With Veteran New York Saxophonist Dick Oatts

Todd and Dick discuss their paths in music and the multitude of lessons they have learned from their peers.

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Episode 58 - A Get Together With A Fine Drummer, Teacher, And Friend, John Riley
May 4, 2022

Episode 58 - A Get Together With A Fine Drummer, Teacher, And Friend,…

John and Todd discuss their beginnings upon arriving in New York, and what has transpired since.

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Episode 57 - Great Insights From Esteemed Saxophonist Steve Wilson
April 27, 2022

Episode 57 - Great Insights From Esteemed Saxophonist Steve Wilson

Steve and Todd cover a lot of ground discussing various aspects of life as a jazz musician.

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Episode 56 - A Conversation With Dutch Bassist Joris Teepe
April 20, 2022

Episode 56 - A Conversation With Dutch Bassist Joris Teepe

Todd and Joris get into a wide ranging discussion about their experiences in the music business.

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Episode 55 - A Conversation With Saxophonist And Educator Walter Smith III
April 13, 2022

Episode 55 - A Conversation With Saxophonist And Educator Walter Smit…

Walter and Todd touch on a variety of subjects pertaining to Walter's background and recent activities.

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Episode 54 - Randy Brecker Discusses Various Aspects Of His Illustrious Career
April 6, 2022

Episode 54 - Randy Brecker Discusses Various Aspects Of His Illustrio…

Randy touches on several subjects that illuminate what it takes to become a first call musician on today's New York scene.

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Episode 53 - Getting To Know Composer And Bandleader Jihye Lee
March 30, 2022

Episode 53 - Getting To Know Composer And Bandleader Jihye Lee

Jihye reveals her unusual journey in becoming a composer and forming a jazz orchestra to perform her original music.

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Episode 52 - Rare Insights From First Call New York City Bassist Peter Washington
March 23, 2022

Episode 52 - Rare Insights From First Call New York City Bassist Pete…

Peter and Todd reveal mutual concerns, experiences, and observations about what being a jazz musician entails.

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Episode 51 - A Conversation With Pianist Vladimir Shafranov.
March 16, 2022

Episode 51 - A Conversation With Pianist Vladimir Shafranov.

Vlad and Todd go way back and get caught up on current and past events.

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Episode 50 - A Get Together With Esteemed Pianist and Composer Kenny Barron
March 9, 2022

Episode 50 - A Get Together With Esteemed Pianist and Composer Kenny …

Kenny discusses various aspects of his outstanding career.

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Episode 49 - A Conversation With Saxophonist Eric Person
March 2, 2022

Episode 49 - A Conversation With Saxophonist Eric Person

Eric discusses his background and the arrival of a long awaited project that has just been released.

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Episode 48 - A Get Together With Singing Sensation Samara Joy
Feb. 23, 2022

Episode 48 - A Get Together With Singing Sensation Samara Joy

Samara Joy discusses her background and her sudden rise as a jazz vocalist of note.

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Episode 47 - A Conversation With Paquito D'Rivera
Feb. 16, 2022

Episode 47 - A Conversation With Paquito D'Rivera

Two old friends discuss their experiences in jazz music.

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