Tales from the Jazz Side with Tenor Saxophonist and Psychologist Dr. George De Leon. In Woodstock, you’ll find a handful of venues that showcase jazz, though most lean toward the rock and folk sounds that define the area. About ten years ago, I was playing at one of these local jazz spots with guitarist and composer Peter Einhorn when I had the unexpected and delightful pleasure of meeting—and hearing—George De Leon for the first time.At that moment, I had no idea about the intriguingly different path his life had taken. To me, he was simply a beautiful, sensitive player with...
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Tales Episode 23: Garfield Moore
Tales From the Jazz Side with cellist/composer/educator Garfield Moore. I have known Mr. Moore for quite some time and have had the privilege to perform with him on only one occasion. And that one time, the plethora of knowledge that I gained in that interaction still sits with me today as I progress into new territories of music. Where do I start with the history of this fascinating and seasoned artist? Well, I trust this interview will provide you with some insights. I was very excited to have my long-time friend share his story with you. African Americans are not...
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Tales Episode 22: Simi Stone
Tales From the Jazz Side with singer-songwriter/musician/visual artist Simi Stone I can’t think of a better way to start my first interview for 2023 than for it to be with the talented, admirable and notably beautiful artist Samantha Molly Lou Sernaker (aka Simi Stone). I have never performed with Simi but I am a fan of both her music and visual artworks. I find that it can be very difficult to find people, whom you can immediately say to yourself – wow, this person is a free and pure spirit-being. Someone who is the embodiment of grace, compassion, love and...
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Tales Episode 21: Vashon Johnson
Tales with bassist/composer Vashon Johnson I must admit that it has been a long time since I last aired the show. I recorded this podcast over five years ago and never got around to launching it. But we are back now and ready to hit the road and get some great interviews from some incredibly talented musicians and artisans. I am happy that my first show for this “come back” is with my “little brother”, Vashon Johnson. I’m excited to have as my guest on this episode of tales not only a friend from way back in the day, but...
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Tales Episode 20: Lionel Cordew
Tales with drummer/bassist/ guitarist/composer Lionel Cordew My guest this month is another accomplished player that I have had the honor to work with while out on the Michael Franks tour. One of the first impressions you may get when first meeting Lionel Cordew is his open and easy going manner, his willingness to cooperate and to go beyond what is required in order to do the best job that he can. And man, can he do the best job. In fact not only is it the best job, but it is an exceptional job. And you don’t have to take...
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