The Cool Toddcast - All about jazz.

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Episode 25 - Meeting Miles Davis Sep 08, 2021

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I discuss a chance and most memorable meeting I had with jazz icon Miles Davis in front of his home in New York City around 1980.

Episode 24 - A Conversation With Guitarist Peter Bernstein Sep 01, 2021

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Peter and I discuss various aspects of our combine experience in jazz music, and Peter provides valuable insights into how musicians personalities merge and combine to create great music. He also has some great observations relating to students of the music. lxCdVW958xSBblqVLItV

Episode 23 - And You Thought Being On The Road Was Fun... Aug 25, 2021

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Jazz bassist Todd Coolman recounts one of hundreds of stories he has experienced firsthand, having traveled the world several times over for the past 45 years as a free lance musician.

Episode 22: A Conversation With Drummer Joe Farnsworth Aug 18, 2021

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Joe and I discuss his early interest in playing the drums, and his myriad experiences and wisdom bestowed upon him by the acknowledged masters of jazz music.

Episode 21 - A conversation with bassist and educator Doug Weiss Aug 11, 2021

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Doug and I discuss an awareness we have of the ways we sometimes influence our students beyond the study of music.

Episode 20 - A Conversation With Acclaimed Jazz Bassist, Educator, And Composer, Rufus Reid Aug 04, 2021

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Rufus and I discuss the breadth of his multi-faceted career.

Episode 19 - How To Improve At Anything. Jul 28, 2021

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Using a model I have incorporated for practicing playing a musical instrument, parallels are drawn to illustrate how this method can apply to almost any human endeavor.

Episode 18 - A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman. Jul 21, 2021

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Dave reveals things he learned working in the bands of Elvin Jones and Miles Davis, as well as discussing his involvement in jazz education. He also articulates the reasons for why he chose the path he has been on and continues to forge.

Episode 17 - A Conversation with pianist/composer Renee Rosnes Jul 14, 2021

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Renee describes her activities during the recent 15 month shutdown, and what she is now doing now that things are beginning to open up. She is a very busy and active individual in today's jazz scene!

Episode 16 - A conversation with Music Therapist and fellow Podcaster Tammy Takaishi Jul 07, 2021

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Tammy reveals the many facets of what music therapy entails and relates a variety of her experiences in the field. Additionally she discusses her podcast, "The Creative Peacemeal Podcast" that deals with arts and creativity advocacy.

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