We’re joined today by past podcast guest David White, who has played for many Broadway and National Touring shows, including Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, The Bridges Of Madison County, Motown: The Musical, The Producers, HAIR!, Guys & Dolls and The Illusionists: Turn Of The Century. We talk about a wide array of topics, including… Continue reading 757: David White on music school vs real-world experience
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756: Brandi Disterheft on Surfboard and NYC life
Brandi Disterheft’s latest album Surfboard, featuring tenor sax legend George Coleman and Brazilian drummer Portinho, has been turning a lot of heads since its release. The project gestated in Disterheft’s decade-long musical relationship with Portinho, whom she met through Mueller soon after she moved to New York from Canada in 2010 to study with Ron… Continue reading 756: Brandi Disterheft on Surfboard and NYC life
755: Jeremy Watt on pandemic projects and auditioning later in life
Originally from Australia, Jeremy Watt spent 16 years freelancing through the UK and Europe, including stints as guest principal in Spanish, Norwegian and UK orchestras. Jeremy worked extensively with the UK’s finest ensembles, including the Philharmonia and London Symphony Orchestras. In 2018, Jeremy obtained a permanent position with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. During… Continue reading 755: Jeremy Watt on pandemic projects and auditioning later in life
754: Kris Funn on life in the greatest city in America
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Kris Funn is part of the jazz faculty at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins. Kris released his first debut album, Cornerstore, in 2017, and he is an active performer internationally and in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area. We dig into all kinds of topics, like what Baltimore is like… Continue reading 754: Kris Funn on life in the greatest city in America
753: Bobby Scharmann on leveling up on YouTube
Bobby Scharmann has been making cool YouTube videos since the pandemic broke out, and a recent one titled Specialization vs. Diversification prompted me to get in touch with him about doing an interview. We talk about how he is putting together his videos, finding topics to cover, leveling up in terms of skill with each… Continue reading 753: Bobby Scharmann on leveling up on YouTube