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Joby Ford: The Bronx, Mariachi el Bronx "That was a big leap of faith..." May 28, 2021

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On this Joby Ford interview, the joy of playing guitar in an unstructured format, after years of classical training… following his passions of music and art and building something that quenches his thirst for both, what's kept The Bronx together (and happy) for over two decades, Joby's top 3 musical experiences, starting a family, work ethic, cooking, bass fishing, Norway, "Not doing dumb shit," and being cool to people. AWESOME convo, a MUST listen!

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One of the smartest & most determined individuals I've met - Joby Ford got a baseball scholarship to college, left after 2 years to play guitar in LA & graduated with an art degree in 1996. He is a founding member of the band The Bronx, since 2002... the band's spin off group Mariachi el Bronx, since 2010, along with two other side projects, Pounded by The Surf, and The Drips. The Bronx just released their new LP, which was mixed and produced by the amazing Joe Barresi.

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Chris Cottros, "It's better than having a day gig down at the screw factory..." May 27, 2021

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A balanced, optimistic person, Chis talks about a scary heart condition he had to deal with, playing with Percy Sledge, a low point in his career when the phone stopped ringing, positive changes he's made, toughest decision he had to make, and more:

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An active touring and session musician in Nashville, Chris has played with Bryan Beller, Jim Brickman, Lee Ann Womack, Lila McCann, Lorrie Morgan, Percy Sledge, Randy Houser, Terri Clark and others

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Jeffrey Lee Campbell, "Do Stand So Close: My Improbable Adventure as Sting's Guitarist" May 25, 2021

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AMAZING stories about Sting, Jeff's highs and lows, getting sober over 20 years ago… Jeff working at a concession stand one day, flying to Rio as part of Sting's band, the next… the effects of fame and "false fame," LOADS more cool and interesting stuff. A MUST LISTEN:

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Jeff talks about his book, "Do Stand So Close: My Improbable Adventure as Sting's Guitarist," which traces his adventures and his rags to riches to rags to redemption story as Sting's guitarist. He performed 181 concerts in 25 countries on 6 continents, for over 2 million fans. Along the way, Jeff's had a successful career as a session player in NYC, working with people like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jon Bon Jovi, Chet Atkins, John Patitucci, Sammy Davis Jr. and loads of others.

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Kokayi: Rapping, Depression & being a freestyle Jazz MC "You better unpack your bags..." May 24, 2021

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On this Kokayi interview, the moment he knew he wanted to be a rapper, why he's the only rapper who MC's freestyle in the jazz genre, his TedX talk and how he got the gig… Growing up in DC and his tempestuous relationship with his dad, dealing with being dropped from a label, dealing with friends in business (and why it's not always easy), a healthy way of dealing with depression, difference between Kokayi and Carl Walker (his birth name), best decision he ever made, resilience, Key Lime pie, "NO excuses," the power of "I don't have it…" cooking, chess, becoming kinder and more understanding, and loads more. 100% REAL, very cool convo and good vibes!

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A Grammy nominated DC Rapper / MC, Kokayi's been featured on dozens of albums since the onset of his career, including titles by Goldlink, Gregoire Maret, Terri Lynne Carrington (Grammy nominated Waiting Game w/ Social Science), Omar Sosa, Steve Coleman and Dafnis Prieto as well as continuing to perform as a member of Steve Coleman's Five Elements, Ambrose Akinmusire's Origami Harvest and Dafnis Prieto's Proverb Trio. He can also be heard on Whose Hat is This? Everything's Ok, Goldlink's At What Cost, MTV's Rebel Music, Kevin Hart's Laugh At My Pain, I Ain't Scared of You: a Tribute to Bernie Mac and over 60 titles spanning Jazz, Hip Hop, Rock and R&B. He's also lectured in 35 countries, serves as faculty with the NY based School of Improvisational Music, OneBeat mentor, freelance music emissary with the U.S. State Department & Music Supervisor - Untitled Interactive Games

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Damon Fowler: "These days I'm not in a hurry anymore..." May 21, 2021

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On this Damon Fowler interview, how he went from being a local sensation to opening for Jeff Beck - how this transformed his career… touring with Johnny Winter, Robin Trower, Dickey Betts, Buddy Guy & George Thorogood...why he chose to lead a band instead of being a sideman, dealing with the loss of his mother, his awesome guitars, becoming a father and how this changed him, Sunday BBQ's, not being in such a hurry, and more. Really cool vibe, great convo:

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Damon Fowler is an electric blues / blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Damon grew up playing all the clubs the Tampa Bay and SW Florida area, becoming a regional powerhouse and then a national and now international act - which was accomplished opening for people like Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck and others. In 2011, Damon teamed up with Victor Wainwright, J.P. Soars, Chuck Riley and Chris Peet to form what was to be known as Southern Hospitality. Their first gig was supporting Buddy Guy & their debut album, Easy Livin' peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard Top Blues Album chart. Damon has a new LP out, his 8th - called Alafia Moon, which was co-produced by himself and George Harris (Cheap Trick, Rick Derringer, Brian Johnson fr AC/DC)

Over the years, Fowler has worked with Delbert McClinton, Chris Duarte, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Jeff Beck, Robin Trower, Gregg Allman, Junior Brown, Rick Derringer, Little Feat, Jimmie Vaughan, Victor Wainwright, Butch Trucks and the Freight Train Band, Dickey Betts (Damon on slide) and the Radiators

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Chris Buono, "He helped me shape the next chapter of my life..." May 20, 2021

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Great story about Chris getting the job at Berklee, how he put his family first and made some career sacrifices for them by creating something new and different to do, musically… great story how he wound up marrying his wife, personal improvements he's made and others he is looking to still make, a GREAT story about Bruce Springsteen and more cool convo

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A leading online instructor for TrueFire and Guitarinstructor.com, Chris was one of the youngest professors in the guitar department when he was teaching at Berklee. He leads an organ trio called CB3 and the progressive math funk project RedRightReturn. He regularly plays with Oz Noy, Dave Fiuczynski, members of Snarky Puppy, and has recorded and/or toured with Dweezil Zappa, Karsh Kale, James Chance and others

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Dave Fiuczynski : "There are bigger things than me..." May 18, 2021

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Dave grew up in Germany and talks about what it was like growing up there as a mixed race child, including having to deal with racism and curiosity. Experiences playing with Stewart Copeland & Jack DeJohnette… great advice for younger players… his unique guitars, creating space with your guitar and much more. Intense convo, great spirit

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Founder of the avant-garde band Screaming Headless Torsos & a Professor at Berklee, Dave has played with Stewart Copeland, Jack DeJohnette, Meshell N'degeocello, John Medeski, Hasidic New Wave, Bernie Worrell

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Nicolas Meier, Jeff Beck: "I love that, but I had to find what's me..." May 17, 2021

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On this Nicolas Meier interview, Growing up in Switzerland and moving to study at Berklee at 19, getting the gig with Jeff Beck, playing with Steve Vai, navigating and adapting his career to Covid, integrating fusion, jazz and other world influences, figuring out how to let go and just be himself, skiing, Ronnie Scott's, badminton, achieving something unique and feeling comfortable with your own uniqueness. Great positive energy, lots of fun

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UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier plays w/ influences from Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more, all mixed with jazz. Jeff Beck was so impressed he made Nicolas a mainstay of The Jeff Beck Group for two world tours. As an artist, Nicolas has released 12 LPs in various group formats, on his own label MGP Records. Nicolas' solo LP, "Infinity" was performed in a trio format with Jimmy Haslip & Vinnie Colaiuta. Last year he released "Flying Spirits," a very cool guitar-heavy world music record with Indonesian and jazz influences, again with Jimmy Haslip & Indonesian superstar Dewa Bedjana

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Terri Lyne Carrington, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock: "We're not really in control..." May 14, 2021

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Terri talks about her "calling" to music, hanging out with Ella Fitzgerand who introduced to Oscar Peterson (at age 11) and how this changed the trajectory of her life… fitting in with "the guys" but softening over time, why she started making her own LPs and becoming an artist (VERY cool), great stories about playing with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Stan Getz, Yellowjackets, Nona Hendryx, Bill Withers… the origins of her current band and how they put Waiting Game together, the process of combining music with emotionally heavy songs, focusing on the good, funniest thing that happened to her on stage (playing with Stevie Wonder), honesty & authenticity and much more. INCREDIBLY cool vibes, great convo with a lovely human being!

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Terri Lyne Carrington is a 3 time GRAMMY award-winning drummer, producer, and educator. At 10 years old, she became the youngest person to receive a music union card in Boston. After attending Berklee on a full scholarship, Terri worked as an in-demand session player in New York City, and later moved to LA, gaining recognition on late night TV as the house drummer for both the Arsenio Hall Show and Quincy Jones' VIBE TV show, hosted by Sinbad. While still in her 20's, Terri toured extensively with Wayne Shorter & Herbie Hancock and has since toured or recorded with top artists like Al Jarreau, Stan Getz, Woody Shaw, Clark Terry, Diana Krall, Cassandra Wilson, Dianne Reeves, James Moody, Yellowjackets, Esperanza Spalding, John Scofield, Eric Marienthal, Mulgrew Miller, George Duke, Nona Hendryx, Mike Stern, and many more.

Terri's new Grammy Nominated LP, Waiting Game, her 9th solo LP... was done with her band Social Science. The LP was recognized as one of the best jazz releases of 2019 by Rolling Stone, Downbeat, and others, and Terri was named JazzTimes Critics Polls' Artist of the Year, Jazz Artist of the Year by Boston Globe, and Jazz Musician of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. Terri was also the first (and only) woman to win a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental LP, which she did in 2014 for her LP Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue

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Steve Morse, Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Deep Purple, Steve Morse Band: "I reckon you're in…" May 13, 2021

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Informative, heartwarming stories, and some harsh reality, all in one amazing conversation. Stories on how the Dixie Dregs got started, how Steve got the gigs with Kansas & Deep Purple, what he learned about audiences, his TOP 3 musical experiences… Steve's favorite guitars, amps, favorite players & LPs… Why he went to work as a commercial pilot & what he learned from this experience, & why he appreciates people and life more than ever now. RARE and fantastic conversation:

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