The Hang Podcast

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The Hang #13 - Andrew Gould, NYC's most in-demand lead alto Feb 17, 2025

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In this episode Andrew Gould talks about how to approach playing lead alto, his musical influences, and balancing being a full-time musician and a father.

The Hang #12 - Tyreek McDole on what it's like being an artist in NYC Feb 17, 2025

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In this episode Tyreek McDole talks about being an artist in NYC, winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and gives advice for younger up-and-coming artists.

The Hang #11 - Mike Tucker - "Practice Makes Perfect" Feb 17, 2025

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In this episode Mike Tucker talks about playing with Arturo Sandoval, teaching at Berklee, and the balance of music and life.

The Hang #10 - Gene Perla - "If I can hear you, you're f*****g up." Oct 10, 2024

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In this episode Gene Perla talks about playing with the giants of jazz, starting his own record company, and what the number 1 jazz instrument is.

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The Hang #9 - Adam Nussbaum talks about the importance of the elders and the aural tradition Sep 25, 2024

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In this episode Adam Nussbaum talks about creating a community for musical growth vs. learning through academia, how to pay attention when playing, the importance of learning from the elders, and so much more!

The Hang #8 - Lisa Linde talks about how we can make jazz education more inclusive Sep 25, 2024

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In this episode Lisa Linde talks about being a high school band director, the role of jazz competitions in students' musical growth, and the impact on young women and non-binary music students through her organization jazzhers. (check the link below for more information!)

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The Hang #7 - Dr. David Demsey talks about the Living Jazz Archive Aug 29, 2024

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In this episode Dr. David Demsey, Coordinator of Jazz Studies and Curator of the Living Jazz Archives at William Paterson University talks about how the archive came to be, the genius of Michael Brecker, and playing with the NY Philharmonic.

The Hang #6 - Chad LB talks about how to be a jazz musician in 2024 Aug 01, 2024

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In this episode Chad LB talks about what he thinks of the up-and-coming generation of jazz musicians, what it's like to perform with Chris Botti, how Jazz Lesson Videos got started, and more!

The Hang #5 - Scott Devlin, Disney Musician and Iron Man Athlete Jun 20, 2024

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In this episode Scott Devlin talks about what it's like as a Disney musician, how training for and completing Iron Mans helps his musicianship, and what it was like raising Ryan Devlin.

The Hang #4 - Charlie Rosen, multi-Grammy and Tony award winner May 02, 2024

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In this episode Charlie Rosen talks about why he started the 8-Bit Big Band, how he got into Broadway orchestrating, and shares some music industry hot takes!

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