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…
Episode 60: David Matthews
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger perhaps best known for his stint as James…
Episode 59 Highlight: Jerome Derrickson On Why the 24-Carat Black Album Was Embraced By Hip-Hop
In this highlight from episode 59, 24-Carat Black saxophonist Jerome Derrickson talks about why their album…
Episode 59: Jerome Derrickson of 24-Carat Black
24-Carat Black was a soul and funk band from Cincinnati who recorded in the early 1970s,…
Episode 58 Highlight: Redd Holt Talks “Soulful Strut”
In this highlight from episode 58, Young-Holt Unlimited drummer Redd Holt discusses the classic instrumental hit…
Episode 58: Redd Holt of Young-Holt Unlimited
Isaac “Redd” Holt is a drummer most widely known for his association with the group Young-Holt…
Episode 57 Highlight: Lewis Hitt Talks Recording, Discovering the Band’s Cult Following Online
On this highlight from Episode 57, East of Underground guitarist Lewis Hitt talks about recording their…