The Music History Project

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Ep. 59 - The Big Band Era - Part 2 Sep 25, 2019

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This week's episode of The Music History Project, Dan, Mike and Michelle hear all about what it's like to be in a big band. This episode includes a few greats from that era such as: Sideman Jonah Jones, Band Leader Alvino Rey, and Vocalists Kenny Gardner and Martha Tilton.

Ep. 58 - The Big Band Era - Part 1 Sep 11, 2019

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Dan, Mike and Michelle are talking Big Bands in this week’s episode of The Music History Project. In part one of this two part series we will hear from a few Big Band greats such as: John Tumpak, Dick Jurgens, Sammy Nestico and Billy May.

Ep. 57 - The Fairlight Founders Aug 28, 2019

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In this week’s episode of The Music History Project, we are highlighting the inventors Peter Vogel and Kim Ryrie. This team tells the story of how they got into business and how they developed and marketed the Fairlight CMI, the world’s first commercial sound-sampling electronic musical instrument.

Ep. 56 - Woodstock Aug 14, 2019

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This year to the day marks the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival. The Music History Project team celebrates that anniversary in this podcast with interviews of a few musicians who played there, some of the attendees and of course, the Father of Woodstock, Artie Kornfeld.

Ep. 55 - Songwriting Teams Jul 30, 2019

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In this week's episode of the Music History Project, join Dan, Mike, and Michelle as they dive into the works of some of the most famous songwriting teams in history. Interviews include Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, and Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

Ep. 54 - Fred Catero Jul 16, 2019

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Columbia Records Engineer, Fred Catero, is the topic of this week’s episode of The Music History Project. Join Dan, Mike and Michelle as we learn about Fred’s remarkable career working with artists such as Bing Crosby, Santana and Janis Joplin.

Ep. 53 - Vintage Guitars Jul 03, 2019

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In this week’s edition of The Music History Project, the team dives into the deep subject of Vintage Guitars. Join Dan, Mike and Michelle as they explore what exactly makes a guitar “vintage” and hear from the top experts within the industry. Interviews heard in this episode include: George Gruhn, Norman Harris, Frank Ford, Fred Oster, Stan Jay, Owen Ray, Richard Gellis, Kay Koster and David Kalt.

Ep. 52 - Seth's Picks Jun 19, 2019

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In a special Father's Day edition of the podcast, Dan's son Seth joins the team. Seth recounts some of his favorite interviews and adds his unique perspective on the years that he spent attending them with his dad. Voices you will hear in today's podcast include: Larry Dunn, Marty Baxter, Brian Justice, Michael Doughty, Robert Cray, Jose Feliciano, David Gold, Jean Francois Rico, Smokey Robinson and Whispering Bill Anderson.

Ep. 51 - Motown - Part 2 Jun 05, 2019

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Have you ever wondered what exactly makes the Motown sound? Join Dan, Mike and Michelle as they continue with part 2 of The Music History Project’s series on Motown. This week’s episode features Jack Ashford, Phil Ranelin, Allee Willis, Bob Olhsson and Tony Bongiovi.

Ep. 50 - Motown - Part 1 May 22, 2019

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This week’s episode of The Music History Project is part one of a two-part series celebrating Motown Records. You’ll hear from greats such as Bob Olhsson, Allee Willis, Brian and Eddie Holland and Lamont Dozier as they explore the history of the label and commemorate some outstanding songwriters.

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