Episode 68: Dennis Coffey
Dennis Coffey is an American original. Only in America (and specifically, only in Detroit) could one…
Episode 67: George Porter, Jr. of The Meters
George Porter, Jr. is best known as the bassist of legendary New Orleans funk band The…
Episode 66 Bonus Segment: Ishmael Butler Talks His Favorite Records
In this special bonus segment from episode 66, Ishmael Butler (Digable Planets, Shabazz Palaces) talks about…
Episode 66: Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets, Shabazz Palaces
Ishmael Butler is a rapper, record producer and songwriter. He is best known for his work…
Episode 65: Eddy Senay
Eddy Senay is a guitarist who released two great, highly sought-after rare groove albums for Sussex…
Episode 64: Kool Moe Dee
Hip Hop Pioneer Kool Moe Dee was born Mohandas DeWese on August 8, 1963, in New…
Episode 63: Steve Gadd
One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd set a new standard in…
Episode 62: Don Randi of The Wrecking Crew
Don Randi is a keyboard player, bandleader, and songwriter who was a member of the Wrecking Crew,…
Episode 61: Fifteen Minutes of Funk History with Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis (1941-2021)
Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis was a saxophonist, composer and arranger best known as the bandleader and arranger for the James Brown Orchestra during…
Episode 60 Highlight: David Matthews Talks Alternate Blues-Rock Version of “Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothin'”
In this highlight from episode 60, David Matthews discusses the lesser-known version of “Talkin’ Loud and…