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Making It! with Terry Wollman

Welcome to “Making It With Terry Wollman”, the show that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the music biz.

In the studio, the classroom, and in my travels, I so often get questions about the creative process, so I created this show to focus on what it takes to have a lasting career in the ever-changing landscape of the music business. You’re really in for a treat, as I have invited my friends, some of the best and brightest in music, to share their stories. I guarantee you’re going to love it.

Time passes quickly, and I’ve learned that we should do what’s in our hearts, and do it well without apologies or excuses. I encourage you to create music in your own unique way and express your artistry with joy and abandon. Be willing to work uncompromisingly for what you believe in. Success will have a better chance of finding you when you live your life with integrity, focus, and passion. Be selfish with your discipline and selfless in your performance. And have fun. Remember, it’s called playing.

Terry Wollman moved from Miami to Los Angeles after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Arranging. He quickly built a solid reputation as an in-demand Producer, Guitarist, Music Director and Composer. Terry has worked with an array of artists including Melissa Manchester, Billy Preston, The Crusaders, Little Richard, Wilson Phillips, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few.

Terry has produced artists including Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Dave Grusin with Alan Bergman, and Melissa Manchester’s 20th album “You Gotta Love The Life” with special guests artists Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Dionne Warwick and Al Jarreau. Wollman’s debut album “Bimini” (1988) received worldwide critical acclaim. He recently released his 7th CD, a 25 year retrospective entitled “Silver Collection”. His first single “Welcome To Paradise” (featuring Terry with Dave Koz on alto sax) debuted at #1 Most Added on Billboard.

Latest Episodes:

Craig Zinn - President and CEO of The Craig Zinn Automotive Group Mar 10, 2018

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As president and CEO of The Craig Zinn Automotive Group, Craig is the authorized dealer for Toyota of Hollywood, Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Spyker of Pembroke Pines, Acura of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, Spyker of Miami and Subaru of Pembroke Pines.
Success, by Craig Zinn’s standards, is not measured by the number of dealerships owned – it is the partnership of this growth and the actions taken to better himself, his clients and his community. After all, Craig has made his company’s mission “to be South Florida’s finest automobile dealership group, known for superior products, community involvement, and for helpful, courteous, and caring associates dedicated to delivering the ultimate client service experience.”
https://www.czgroup.com/

Robert Klein - Legendary Comedian, Singer and Actor Mar 01, 2018

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For more than forty years, Robert Klein has entertained audiences, and he continues to have an acclaimed career in comedy, on Broadway, on television, and in film.
He was a member of the famed “Second City” theatrical troupe in Chicago, has been nominated twice for a Grammy, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor, and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his performance in the hit Neil Simon musical, “They’re Playing Our Song.”
In 1975, Klein was the first comedian to appear in a live concert on HBO. You may also recognize him from his more than 100 appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” Currently, he can be seen on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” where he is a show favorite.
Born in the Bronx, Robert, a lifelong New Yorker, makes his home in Westchester and New York City.
http://robertklein.com

Will Lee - Bassist on The Late Show with David Letterman Feb 23, 2018

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Will Lee is an American bassist known for his work on the Late Show with David Letterman. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Lee has recorded and toured with countless legendary artists, and performs with his Beatles tribute band, The Fab Faux which he co-founded in 1998.
Lee took up drums after seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, and by the time he was 12 had formed his first band in Miami. The band members each earned $9 a night playing the popular surfing tunes of the 60s.
In 1982, Lee became one of the original members of The World's Most Dangerous Band, the house band on NBC's Late Night with David Letterman. He holds the distinction of playing with Paul Shaffer, on both Late Night and the Late Show, longer than any other member of the CBS Orchestra.
Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxLfVAC3nGQ&t=528s
http://willlee.com/

Gianni Vancini - Italy's Top Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Feb 21, 2018

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Gianni was born in Italy in 1978 and he is one of the greatest Italian musician in today’s panorama.
Gianni Vancini has become "a name" in today's US contemporary jazz scene. His solo career started in 2010 with the release of his first album "SOULS UNITED". Entirely made in the Netherlands with famous producer Thomas Bank, the album features lots of great guest appearances like: Eric Marienthal, Umberto Tozzi, Andrea Mingardi. SOULS UNITED soon became a great passpartout for the United States, Gianni's first single "Grapes" gained significant airplay in the major radio charts.
In 2012 Gianni started to explore the US music scene also sharing the stage with big names in the industry such as Gerald Albright, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Lorber, Eric Darius, Dave Koz, Elan Trotman, just to name a few.
Gianni Vancini’s new album exit is announced for the beginning of 2018 and it is awaited from all the contemporary jazz experts and lovers.
http://www.giannivancini.com/
https://www.facebook.com/giannivanciniofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Inz78/videos?view_as=subscriber

Aubrey Logan of Postmodern Jukebox Feb 08, 2018

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Known throughout the world as the Queen of Sass, Aubrey Logan has appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, American Idol, The Goldberg's and with Pharrell Williams at the Grammy Awards. She has toured extensively as a guest artist with Postmodern Jukebox, she's featured in over 150 shows throughout Europe and the U.S, including their recently taped PBS special. With millions of YouTube views, she's just finished her first full album of songs entitled “Impossible,” which reflects her inimitable, fun and quirky style. Released independently, “Impossible” immediately charted at #2 on the iTunes Jazz list, and it also got a spot on Billboard. Complete with the first-place award-winning song “Pity Party,” which won in the USA Songwriting Competition, Aubrey is touring with songs from “Impossible” all around the US and Europe as we speak.
www.facebook.com/aubreyloganmusic
www.youtube.com/aubreyloganmusic
www.instagram.com/aubrey_logan
www.aubreylogan.com

"Hamilton" Actor, Singer - Donald Webber Jr. Nov 30, 2017

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For more shows like this one, visit http://entertalkradio.com/ and Connect To All Things Music.
Donald Webber Jr. is an actor, known for The Wiz Live! (2015), Ted White-Knockelby Pursues the American Dream (2008), Buckeye (2015). He is currently featured in the cast of the Broadway hit show “Hamilton”.
Twitter.com/donaldwebber
Instagram.com/donaldwebber
Broadwaycares.org
Alz.org (Alzheimer’s Association)
Rainn.org (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

Yvette Cason: Actress, Singer - DREAMGIRLS on Broadway Nov 23, 2017

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For more shows like this one, visit http://entertalkradio.com/ and Connect To All Things Music.
Yvette Cason is an American television, theatre, and film actress, singer, and a former Miss Black America from Washington, D.C. She starred in DREAMGIRLS on Broadway… and in 2006 played May, the mother of Deena Jones, portrayed by Beyoncé Knowles in the feature film version of Dreamgirls.
Cason returned to Broadway in PLAY ON, for which she won an Ovation Award for Supporting Actress. Most recently she performed to rave reviews in the musical SHOUT SISTER SHOUT, The Rosetta Tharpe Story, at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Her early musical training was at The Sewell Music Conservatory in Washington, followed by her studies at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Yvette has toured and sang with some of the industries most elite artists… such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, David Foster, Najee, and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
This past year Yvette had the pleasure of recording her Christmas EP “The Spirit of Christmas”, produced by Sylvia MacCalla.
She is currently working on bringing the music and life story of the iconic Ella Fitzgerald back to the stage in 2018.
Yvette just learned that she is a nominee for a 2017 LOS ANGELES OVATION AWARD as Featured Actress in a Musical in “SHOUT SISTER SHOUT”. She is also a nominee for the 2017 NAACP Theatre Award for the play BARBECUE, presented at the Geffen Theatre.
https://www.facebook.com/yvette.cason.5
https://www.instagram.com/vetevet/
https://twitter.com/YvetteCason

Kat Dyson - Prince Guitarist & Singer Nov 16, 2017

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Southern-born guitarist/vocalist Kat Dyson relocated to Los Angeles from Montreal via Minneapolis where she was a featured guitarist & vocalist with Prince as a member of the New Power Generation. Her contributions to this musical alliance can be heard on the recordings: Emancipation, The Truth and Newpowersoul.
Along the way, she has performed with renowned artists including Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Cole, Ivan Neville, Donny Osmond, rap artist T.I., Seal, Sheila E.,Joi, George Clinton and the P-Funk AllStars, Musique Soulchild, Phoebe Snow, Res, The Winans, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, Big Mamma Thornton, Ben E. King, Bo Diddley, Odetta, Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir, Celine Dion and many others.
Her studio work includes sessions for Keb Mo’, Ziggy Marley, Sheila E., Dave Stewart, Mick Jagger, Jeff Healey, Jamaican producers Sly and Robbie, Cat Cooer of Third World and Bernie Worrell. Before joining forces with Prince, Ms. Dyson was a contributing guitarist and vocalist on the multi-platinum Cyndi Lauper greatest hits album, “12 Deadly Cyns”, along with ‘Sisters of Avalon”, ”At Last” and “The Body Acoustic.
Since 1998, Ms. Dyson has also been a fixture on such talk-show house bands as The Wayne Brady Show, The Donny & Marie Show and The Magic Hour with Sheila E.
She tours with Italian rock artist ZUCCHERO, and is a member of the rock trio, CHALLENGE with T.M.Stevens and Cindy Blackman-Santana. She also continues to be a go-to guitarist playing for Black Rock Coalition events such as THE BRC all female orchestra. In addition to releasing her EP ‘COLOUR KOMMENTARY, she continues composing music for television and film in Los Angeles.
In the May 2017 edition of Guitar Player, she made the 50 Sensational Female Guitarist List and is included in the compilation SHE ROCKS, VOL.1 on FAVORITE NATIONS RECORDS, Steve Vai's label.
https://www.instagram.com/kittykatdeezy/
https://www.facebook.com/KAT-Dyson-164365916980620/
http://www.katdyson.com/

Gordon Goodwin, Grammy-Winning Big Band Leader - 10/25/17 Oct 25, 2017

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Having amassed 21 Grammy nominations, four statues and three Emmy wins, Gordon Goodwin is the most decorated big band leader in the 21st century. He is leader of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, an internationally known ensemble with a reputation as one of the most exciting large ensembles in jazz.
The BPB has released seven critically acclaimed records, its most recent being Life in the Bubble, which garnered four Grammy Nominations, and won the Grammy for “Best Large Ensemble Album.”
Gordon’s composing for film and television has garnered him three Emmy Awards. He has written and worked with artists like Ray Charles, Christina Aguilera, Johnny Mathis, John Williams, Natalie Cole, David Foster, Sarah Vaughan, Mel Torme, and Quincy Jones, to name a few. His charts are played all over the world, and along with his method books and CDs, have been a robust source of inspiration and learning for thousands of young musicians.
Goodwin is the host of a popular new radio program called “Phat Tracks with Gordon Goodwin,” airing weekends on KJAZZ, America’s jazz and blues station. His newest recording “An Elusive Man” is due for release in fall 2016.
www.bigphatband.com

10/11/17 John Carruthers - Master Luthier Oct 12, 2017

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John Carruthers has established himself as a leading expert on guitars and amplifiers as a designer, builder and repairman. Working along side Leo Fender at Music Man, John helped improve the quality of the product line and years later helped establish a series of instruments for Yamaha including their electric bass and acoustic guitar line. John’s reputation grew in part due to a decade long column he wrote for Guitar Player Magazine, and his dedication to teaching.
Over the years John has worked on instruments for artists including the Rolling Stones, Byrds, Doors, Eagles, CSNY, Fleetwood Mac, REO Speedwagon, Survivor, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Lee Sklar, Chuck Rainey, Jimmy Johnson, Alphonso Johnson, Bob Weir, Tommy Tedesco, Joe Pass, Barney Kessel, Lee Ritenour, Larry Coryel, Kenny Loggins, Frank Zappa, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, James Burton, Heart, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, James Taylor, Devo and many more. John’s amazing career as a master luthier has spanned nearly 50 plus years.

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