Dynamic French musician talks about his love of early Brazilian fusion pioneers and how he tries to incorporate their vibe into his own compositions.
Jul 6
39 min
Young lion talks about allowing the music to play him on the bandstand, how he has dealt with recent adversity in his life and doing his first domestic tour with Sam Blasucci.
Jun 18
47 min
Siberian born pianist talks about the house gigs she played growing up and her intentions for creating The KIND Institute in Pocatello, ID.
Jun 10
1 hr 2 min
Sacramento based drummer talks about diving into jazz in college and how he uses polyrhythms to elevate any ensemble he's in including Love Mischief.
May 31
42 min
Bulgarian musician and producer talks about finding her own individual sound within the group conversation.
May 30
49 min
Prolific songwriter talks about his life story and how (through his experiences) he encourages younger cats to rise up as young artists in Gary, IN.
May 18
38 min
The rock opera needs some good talent. The energy needs to rise and in order for that to happen you need to command the stage.My guest was an integral part to one of the greatest touring live ensembles in the history of the western world. He joined Frank Zappa at the tail end of the seventiesHe brought that stage presence and his unique styling to a true jazz band. Playing symmetric and asymmetric scales. Different modes and scales and harmonies and melodies within stanzas of the same tune.My guest has had a prolific solo career of his own touring with different bands and playing music from his soul and getting stuff out of his system.Ike Willis welcome to the JFS.RIP
May 18
36 min
Prolific musician talks about leaving his rote existence in the science lab and developing his chops as a drummer in country bands and organ trios in Denver.
May 16
58 min
Incredible vocalist talks about his humble upbringings backing up Ben E. King and other American blues artists and moving to the States and playing with Carlos Santana and Bill Kreutzmann. RIP
May 7
49 min
Versatile singer and rapper talks about his newest collaboration with his wife Chandra and how he wants to bring more uplifting messages to rap music.
May 3
35 min
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