Interview with Sly Dunbar [Listen 20:45 min]-”Getting in line with Sly Dunbar” (S01 Ep09)
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S01 Ep09 - Getting in Line with Sly Dunbar
Interview Date: October 23, 2011 @9am EDT
Special Guest: Sly Dunbar (a.k.a. one half of "Sly and Robbie" or also know by some as one half of “the Riddim Twins”) is quite possibly the most important drummer in Jamaican Music History. Lowell Charles Dunbar’s impact on music (not just Reggae but music in general) is immeasurable. It is said that he has over 200 000 recordings behind his belt (not including remixes or Dubs); has had over 100 No.1 hits in Jamaica. He is easily one of the most influential drummers of the second half of the Century. In this podcast we talk about what it means for him to be a drummer, where Jamaican music is and where he see's it going, the album "Present Taxi" and going into the studio to record with Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler.
Getting in line with Sly Dunbar
To dig into the history of Jamaican music is not an easy task.
S01 Ep08 (2 of 2) – Taking what ever spot is left with the Legendary Jimmy Scott
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S01 Ep08 (2 of 2) - Taking what ever spot is left with the Legendary Jimmy Scott
Interview Date: August 24, 2011 @7pm EDT
Special Guest: Jimmy Scott 
(a.k.a. "Little" Jimmy Scott). This week I talk to one of my favourite jazz legends of all time, the great Jimmy Scott. Mr.Scott is famous for among other things, singing the most beautiful ballads in the most hauntingly high unwavering alto voice and for his unique relaxed behind the beat delivery. He is known in jazz circles as having both a tragic and inspirational life and career. In this podcast we talk to Jimmy Scott about Herman Lubinsky, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, going into the studio with Ray Charles and even a funny story with Quincy Jones. Once again, I’d like to apologize about the quality of the recording.
Women in Jazz
Jazz is an art form of seminal and innovative concepts. But, like Jimmy Scott, not everybody, or every innovation was able, or sometimes even welcomed
S01 Ep08 (1 of 2) – Talking about Life with Little Jimmy Scott
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S01 Ep08 (1 of 2) - Talking about Life with Little Jimmy Scott
Interview Date: August 24, 2011 @7pm EDT
Special Guest: Jimmy Scott (a.k.a. "Little" Jimmy Scott) the Jazz Legend who sang in the early days for Roost, King and Savoy Records. He is famous for among other things, singing the most beautiful ballads in the most hauntingly high unwavering alto voice and for his unique relaxed behind the beat delivery. He is known in jazz circles as having both a tragic and inspirational life and career. Marvin Gaye once said “his entire career he has long to sing ballads... with the depth of Jimmy Scott” Frankie Valli called him “A towering influence on a whole generation on young singers” and Lou Reed said that “he is the greatest jazz singer in the world.” Jimmy Scott who is known by some as “Little” Jimmy Scott has work with some of the most iconic people in the music industry people like Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Billy Holiday, Stan Getz and Charlie Parker just to name a few.
Jimmy Scott, Herman Lubinsky and Savoy Records
There are days when I turn on the TV or check the news that I get a sudden gut-wrenching feeling of anger mixed with defeat. Hearing the banks and Wall Street unapologetically exploiting and stealing from the masses I get miffed. Yes, there are days
S01 Ep06 (3 of 3) – Becoming Myself With The Great Ray Price
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S01 Ep06 (3 of 3) - Becoming Myself With The Great Ray Price
Interview Date: July 8, 2011 @11am EDT
Special Guest: Country Hall of Fame Artist Ray Price (recorded July 8, 2011). In this podcast we finish our interview with Ray Price by talking about the studio, "New Country", and his insightful thoughts on computers and the internet. He also gives a heartfelt story about his good friend Hank Williams Sr.
It can't be said any simpler, or stronger than to say that Texans love their music. Texas is home to SXSW and Austin City Limits. National Public Radio co-produces a weekly program, This Week in Texas Music History. There are many ways and means for Texans to show their love for the music that comes out of Texas. Even the Governor of Texas (the republican nomination hopeful Rick Perry) is sure to include his name on the Texas Music Office website in big letters. There you can even buy a Texas Music licence plate in homage to the pioneers of Texas' musical history
S01 Ep07(3 of 3) – Giving Captain Sensible an evil look or “making my dreams come true…”
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A Must Listen for All Marc Bolan, Syd Barrett, and Captain Sensible Fans!!!!!
Interview Date: October 13, 2011 @11am EDT
Special Guest: Captain Sensible (a.k.a. Ray Burns) the singer, song writer, guitarist (sometimes keyboardist) of the Damned. In this podcast we talk to the Captain about Bernie Bubbles, going on Tour with Marc Bolan of T-Rex, almost going in the studio with Syd Barrett and how the Captain came to wear his beret. We get into his sudden solo fame as a solo artist and his crazy videos and as they say "much much more". One of my favorite interviews and a must listen.
I think the early eighties and the MTV generation might be one of the hardest periods for an artist to come out of. Shaking off the shackles of a successful video that had heavy rotation, I think, can be one of the hardest things for an artist to overcome. It could be the visuals that seem to nail both you and them down to a very specific time, or song. Much like a successful sitcom