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Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman podcast

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Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman

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  Leah Roseman  

There’s a fascinating variety to a life in music; this series features wonderful musicians worldwide with in-depth conversations and great music. Many episodes feature guests playing music spontaneously as part of the episode or sharing performances and albums. The inspiration and connection found in a meaningful creative life, the challenges faced, and the stories from such a diversity of people will draw you into this weekly series, with many topics that will resonate with all listeners. Available also as video and transcript: https://www.leahroseman.com/about

There’s a fascinating variety to a life in music; this series features wonderful musicians worldwide with in-depth conversations and great music. Many episodes feature guests playing music spontaneously as part of the episode or sharing performances and albums. The inspiration and connection found in a meaningful creative life, the challenges faced, and the stories from such a diversity of people will draw you into this weekly series, with many topics that will resonate with all listeners. Available also as video and transcript: https://www.leahroseman.com/about

 

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#180

Jeremy Mastrangelo: A Joyful Musical Journey and Unexpected Discovery

Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman is available wherever you listen to podcasts. The video and transcript are linked here on my website, where you can check out my episodes catalog and sign up for Sneak Peeks for upcoming guests: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jeremy-mastrangelo] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jeremy-mastrangelo) This week’s guest is violinist Jeremy Mastrangelo, who’s a wonderful colleague of mine in Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra. He’s known in our greenroom as a great storyteller, onstage as an excellent musician, and having heard him give brilliant masterclasses I can attest to his excellence as an educator as well.  This episode is infused with Jeremy’s wit and wisdom as well as a couple of beautiful violin performances. We talk about violin shopping in Cremona,  teenage life at Interlochen Academy, the difficulties and joys of a career as an orchestral musician, family, and the benefits of deepening our understanding of the composers we play. You will find that one of the wonderful stories in this episode reveals an unexpected discovery! This independant podcast needs your support. Can you help with $3? [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks so much! Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (02:11) Jeremy’s brother Dave, his childhood starting violin (10:31) Bach Aria from Goldberg Variations (13:23) Dave Mastrangelo arrangements (15:05) orchestra audition process (19:11) working conditions, collective agreements, Syracuse orchestra experience, Sara Mastrangelo (27:21) please support the podcast! (28:00) different roles and chairs in the orchestra (30:31) Interlochen (34:13) intro to Piazzolla etude (35:45) Piazzolla Tango Etude no. 3 (39:34) dealing with uncertainty, pandemic Syracuse then Ottawa with Pinchas Zukerman (45:37) ideal orchestra experiences, role of conductor and players (50:15) Cremona with wife Sara, Italian heritage, Vittorio Villa (55:54) Jeremy’s violin teachers Rafail Sobolevsky, Bill Preucil, Hal Grossman, Paul Kantor (01:03:26) Rafail Sobolevsky story (01:10:13) Sally Thomas, James Ehnes (01:14:12) cooking (01:16:07) great books about composers and performers (01:20:37) solo experiences, stress dreams, benefits of knowing more about the composers (01:28:16) one final orchestra story ... Read more

04 Nov 2023

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:33

04 Nov 2023

#179

Avi Kisha Sarod player: Community and Innovation

Avi Kishna is a Dutch sarod player based in Amsterdam, of Indo-Surinamese heritage. You’ll get to know the sarod as an instrument and hear Avi’s perspectives on  Dutch society and his interesting collaborations. Among his mentors is his inspiring father, Ramdew Kishna, a multi-talented musician, director, and painter, who played a pivotal role in shaping Avi's musical journey along with his guru, Koustuv Ray. As a young man, Avi embarked on a successful career as in sales and marketing, but during this time he pushed music aside, and I found it deeply touching to hear how he was able to come back to music with the wisdom of having left such an important part of himself behind. You’ll hear about Avi’s project working with schools in Amsterdam to help provide music programs in underserved communities and this episode features some of his sarod music. Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel, and I’ve also linked the transcript here to my website: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/avi-kishna] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/avi-kishna) Can you buy this podcaster a coffee to support this series? [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks! Here you'll find the links to Avi's projects like Raga Reflections, where to stream and buy his music, upcoming performances, including a video with dancer Shailesh Bahoran (which we talk about): [https://www.sarodbyavi.com/] (https://www.sarodbyavi.com/) Link to Muziek Educatie Centrum Amsterdam: [https://www.muziekeducatiecentrum.nl/jeugd-fonds-sport-cultuur-amsterdam] (https://www.muziekeducatiecentrum.nl/jeugd-fonds-sport-cultuur-amsterdam) Follow me on Social Media: [https://linktr.ee/leahroseman] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) Episode with sitar player Mohamed Assani: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mohamed-assani] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mohamed-assani) Episode with bansuri player Milind Date: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/milind-date-bansuri-player] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/milind-date-bansuri-player) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [https://www.leahroseman.com/about] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:42) the sarod (11:57) Indo-Surinamese heritage and history (16:16) South Asian music in the Netherlands (19:38) dancer Shailesh Bahoran (25:00) excerpt from While She Sleeps (28:06) bringing different music together, Soundscape Sessions (38:01) please support this podcast! (38:39) Ramdew Kishna, Avi’s father (43:27) racism and inclusion (50:53) sarod guru Gungun Kaustuv Ray (56:14) learning from others (57:56) Raga Reflections (01:04:19) Darbari  (01:08:00) sales and marketing career, return to music (01:13:05) giving back through music education ... Read more

23 Mar 2024

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:35

23 Mar 2024

#178

DeWitt Fleming Jr.

DeWitt Fleming Jr. is a multi-talented and brilliant performer, renowned for his tap dancing, choreography and acting, and is also a singer and drummer. As he said to me in this interview “when I’m tap dancing I’m drumming”. You’ll hear about his experience growing up in the Projects, the importance of attending an Arts high school, the usefulness of theatre training for musicians, and insights into memorization, mindset and performing. He shared his experiences working with Wynton Marsalis, meeting his wife the actor and singer Jennie Harney-Fleming, with whom he’s presently performing A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical,  his experiences with Cirque du Soleil and touring internationally with Riverdance, and most recently playing both drums and performing tap with the Hot Sardines in Tokyo.  Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website, everything linked here : [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/dewitt-fleming-jr] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/dewitt-fleming-jr) DeWitt Fleming Jr. Website: [https://www.dewittflemingjr.com/bio] (https://www.dewittflemingjr.com/bio) [Sign up for my Podcast Newsletter!⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) [⁠Very Cool Merch⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Buy me a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks! You may be also interested in my episodes with [⁠J. Walter Hawkes,⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/j-walter-hawkes) [⁠Vahn Black⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/vahn-black) , [⁠ Mike Essoudry⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mike-essoudry-drummer) , [⁠Destiny Muhammad⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/destiny-muhammad-jazz-harpist) , [⁠EmmoLei Sankofa⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/emmolei-sankofa) , [⁠Kellylee Evans⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e4s2kellyleeevans) and so many [⁠others. ⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about)   “Doxy” highlighting DeWitt’s tap dancing with saxophonist Erica von Kleist; Sax & Taps’ this video which was recorded live at The Red Room in 2017: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6-xm8DZY6c] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6-xm8DZY6c) Sax & Taps’ album Intersplosion! [https://saxandtaps.bandcamp.com/album/intersplosion-live-at-dizzys-club ] (https://saxandtaps.bandcamp.com/album/intersplosion-live-at-dizzys-club ) clips of DeWitt dancing with  Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra video: [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGl6svIDzNc ] ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGl6svIDzNc )  Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (02:48) history of tap, African roots  (09:26) DeWitt’s youth Projects of Washington DC, Hoofin’ out of the Hood show (17:54) meeting his wife Jennie Harney-Fleming, parenting (22:16) A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical (23:30) choreography, Broadway  (26:56) benefits of drama training (29:31) clip from Doxy, Sax & Taps with Erica von Kleist (32:28) other episodes you may like, and different ways to support this series! (33:15) drummer, Blue Note Tokyo with The Hot Sardines (36:47) Cirque du Soleil experience, Broadway Underground (43:06) meeting and working with Wynton Marsalis (50:24) tap dancing, mentoring and teaching youth, the importance of theater (56:10) connections with music, acting, dancing (59:38) touring internationally with Riverdance (01:02:35) Alicia Keys (01:04:57) balance between playing drums and dancing, being in the moment, tap is music ... Read more

17 Nov 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:52

17 Nov 2024

#177

Yale Strom: Klezmer Ethnographer-Artist

I was honored to be able to record this wide-ranging interview with violinist Yale Strom, who is the leading ethnographer-artist of Klezmer music and history, and also has done many years of research among the Roma communities. He speaks to us about some of his many inspiring experiences during over 75 research expeditions to Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. To prepare for this episode, I read several of his books, including his 400 page The Book of Klezmer: The History, The Music, The Folklore, some of which we touched on during this conversation, and he also spoke about two of his upcoming books and other projects. Yale is an energetic and prolific creator; he’s also a filmmaker, photographer, educator, playwright and composer, and we spoke about many of his projects during this wide-ranging interview.  Timestamps below. [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/yale-strom] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/yale-strom) [Video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ8ZSnrpw9E) [Transcript] (https://www.leahroseman.com/blog/yale-strom-interview) [Yale Strom Website] (https://www.yalestrom.com/about) To support this series, please either buy me a [coffee] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) or shop at my [merchandise store] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) [Newsletter sign-up ] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) You may be also interested in these episodes: [ Alicia Svigals] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/alicia-svigals-catch-up-fidl-afire) (both episodes linked) [Polina Shepherd] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/polina-shepherd) , [Josh “Socalled” Dolgin] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e6-s2-josh-socalled-dolgin) , and [Marilyn Lerner.  ] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/marilyn-lerner) Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (02:29) Yale’s career as ethnographer-artist (04:03) Stoliner shul concert in Detroit Victory Fellowship Baptist Church (10:44)  Oberek Palota, Klezmer music from Slovakia, from the album “Borsht with Bread, Brothers” with Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi (14:34) ethnographic research, Wandering Feast book, Yiddish, meeting Holocaust survivors (24:43)The Witches of Lublin (27:26) Dire Gelt from The Devil’s Brides with Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi, vocals with Elizabeth Schwartz (31:10) Yale Strom’s films The Last Klezmer, A Great Day in Eldridge Street, the Man from Munkasc, An American Socialist, the Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs (35:09)Leopold Kozlowski, The Last Klezmer, Naftuli Brandwein (39:33) Rom musicians, book Uncertain Roads, Searching for the Gypsies, connections with the Jews (49:46) Klezmer loshn secret language and culture (58:46) the lost Stoliner Weinstein manuscript, upcoming book  (01:07:02) other episodes with Klezmer musicians and ways to support this series (01:07:42) Yale’s compositions and commissions (01:17:28) Dave Tarras (01:22:19) Influences of Klezmer and Romani on Russian school of violin playing, Oistrach, Auer (01:29:25) Shimmering Lights album, Sara Caswell, influences of prayers on Klezmer (01:33:53) excerpt from Bashir Mizmor, Shimmering Lights album Yale Strom’s Broken Consort, with Sara Caswell improv  (01:35:56) The Expulsion of the Jews, Sephardic communities research (01:43:33) Schlomo books, new musical about the Chagalls, Sweet Fragrance of Life ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:34

12 Nov 2024

#176

Nimrod Borenstein: Composer and Conductor

Nimrod Borenstein is a brilliant composer, who was a child prodigy as both a composer and performer. His often complex music is beloved by performers and audiences alike, and has been widely recorded and performed internationally. He is also a renowned conductor, and he spoke to me about his difficult decision to cut short his career as a violin soloist in order to find alternate career options as he developed his career as a composer. Vladimir Ashkenazy has been an active champion of Nimrod’s music, and you’ll hear the charming story of their first meeting.  Ashkenazy first conducted Borenstein’s orchestral work The Big Bang and Creation of the Universe op. 52 to great acclaim, and the Chandos label released a very successful album devoted to Borenstein’s music conducted by Ashkenazy featuring his Violin Concerto and orchestral works.   Nimrod shares his insights about interpreting music for performers and conductors, the development of his compositional style and his views on creativity in general. Nimrod has an infectious energy in his enthusiasm for the pursuit of beauty.  Nimrod has exceptional parents, and you’ll hear how they met, and we start with Nimrod’s close relationship to his father the renowned painter Alec Borenstein.  You’ll be hearing excerpts from a couple of recordings, with thanks to both SOMM recordings and Naxos; links to Nimrod Borenstein's compositions and recordings below This episode is also a captioned video on YouTube, and you can read the transcript at this link as well: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/nimrod-borenstein] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/nimrod-borenstein) Nimrod Borenstein website, for his discography, compositions and current projects: [https://www.nimrod-borenstein.com/recordings] (https://www.nimrod-borenstein.com/recordings) To support this series, please either buy me a [coffee] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) or shop at my [merchandise store] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) [Newsletter sign-up ] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) [Catalog of Episodes] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:27) father Alec Borenstein, sharing ideas about great art and creativity (10:44) Un moment de sérénité Shirim, op. 94, no. 5  performed by pianist Clélia Iruzun with thanks to SOMM recordings (13:24) the importance of contrast (15:06) importance of dynamics, notation, interpretation (18:04) evolution of Nimrod’s compositions,  decision to give up career as a violin soloist  (22:37)Concertos (24:51) piano Etudes (30:11) Tango Etude. op. 66 No. 3 on the Naxos label with pianist Tra Nguyen (32:32) piano Etudes, first symphony (35:24) Chopin performed very little, Nimrod’s decision to prioritize composition (36:41)decision to conduct (43:47) excerpt from the 3rd movement of the Borenstein Concerto for Piano and Orchestra op. 91, performed by Clélia Iruzun and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nimrod Borenstein conductor (47:11) conducting, composition and interpretation (55:35)past episodes you may enjoy, different ways to support this series (56:20) English Chamber Orchestra 2025 collaboration Shakespeare Songs (57:16)how Vladimir Ashkenazy became a champion of Nimrod’s compositions (01:06:38) evolution of Nimrod’s compositional style, use of polyrhythms, finding his voice (01:24:09) excerpt from the 2nd movement of the Borenstein Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, op. 91, performed by Clélia Iruzun and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with Nimrod conducting. (01:27:31) Nimrod’s childhood in France, then move to the UK, musical influences, rating composers (01:37:32) Nimrod’s family  (01:42:55) piano pedagogy books and approach to teaching (01:48:42) great art separate from the creator photo: Sonia Fitoussi  ... Read more

01 Nov 2024

1 HR 55 MINS

1:55:55

01 Nov 2024

#175

Mark Growden: Living an Adventurous Life in Music

Mark Growden is a brilliant, curious, and expressive American multi-faceted musician.  He’s a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, music educator, conductor, and visual artist. In this episode we focus on his large and varied instrument collection and he demonstrates several unusual instruments, including different jaw harps, biclycle handebars, and overtone flutes. He shares his unique journey, and how he developed new skills in response to different challenges and opportunities. I was fascinated to hear about his inspiring recent trip to Kyrgyzstan, about many of his mentors and collaborators, and his expressive approach to musicianship training.   Mark has devoted his life to making music for other people and to helping other people make music for themselves, and he is an advocate for openess about respect and understanding for people with neurodivergence and mood disorders. Mark  is the founder and Artistic Director of The Calling All Choir, The Chromatic Community Music Center, SF SingFest, and The SF Jaw Harp Choir. He has released several critically acclaimed albums and has toured the US extensively. He has composed original musical scores for dozens of dance and theater companies and scored several films. We are featuring music from 3 of his albums during this episode and you’ll find his discography linked below.  This episode on YouTube, and the transcript: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mark-growden] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mark-growden) Mark Growden website: [https://markgrowden.org] (https://markgrowden.org) To support this series, please either buy me a coffee here: [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) or shop at my merchandise store: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Newsletter sign-up: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Catalog of Episodes: [https://www.leahroseman.com/about] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) You may be also interested in my episodes with other wide-ranging musicians involved in community music, instrument-making and exploring, such as with Linsey Pollak, Kavisha Mazzella, Philip Griffin, Polina Shepherd, Jesse Stewart, Sarah Jeffery, and Gary Muszynski. Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (03:16) Kyrgyzstan, Irina Bogatyryova, jaw harp music, Kutman Sultanbekov (08:25) overtone flutes, bicycle handlebars, selijefloyte (14:06) jaw harp history and demo (17:32) jaw harp technique  (21:21)clip from bicycle handlebars improvisation on Mark’s  album Saint Judas (22:02) in-blown flutes, interdental embouchure, Central Asian flutes (28:23) Mark’s childhood, music education, bands  (31:24)Orff Schulwerk,  Blues (35:05) New Orleans, writing for choirs, leading Community Sings (42:36) Mark’s early music education (46:53) Driving into the Sunrise, from In Velvet with the New Orleans Heavies and Mark Growden (50:20) other episodes you may like and different ways to support this series (51:07) Juggling, busking, bands, digeridoo, studying art, jazz (53:04) Kodaly method (55:11) Mark’s approach to teaching musicianship, hearing intervals according to function (59:11) how Mark got into singing and choral direction, claw hammer banjo, album Lose me in the sand (01:04:26) Shady Grove from Lose me in the sand (01:08:53) move to Portland, show for the Getty museum Edyth Eyde (01:16:15) Aron Szilagyi jaw harp festival World Vibes Hungary (01:17:53) bass jaw harp demo (01:19:06) Lithuanian psaltery tuned in whole tones, Veljo Tormis Tabu, kankles psaltery (01:22:07) video music art new projects (01:25:47) mentors Vance George, Alice Parker, Michael Kaulkin (01:31:50) living and creating with bipolar type 2 and ADHD ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:59

28 Oct 2024

#174

Omo Bello: Celebrating African Art Song

Omo Bello is an acclaimed French-Nigerian operatic soprano , and in this episode we are focussing on her newly-released album “African Art Song” on Somm recordings with pianist Rebeca Omordia. Many of you heard my episode this past summer with pianist and curator of the African Concert Series, Rebeca Omordia, and I’ll be linking that episode below for you.   Omo talked to me about overcoming shyness and stage fright,  her childhood and university years in Lagos, Nigeria, and some of her mentors including Grace Bumbry and Thomas Quasthoff.  I was fascinated to gain insights from her life as an opera singer, and to learn about many of the composers from Africa and the African diaspora featured on this wonderful album, including Ayo Bankole, Fred Onovwerosuoke,  Ishaya Yaron, Chirstian Onyeji and Shirley Thompson .   Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website:  [ https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/omo-bello] ( https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/omo-bello) Episode with Rebeca Omordia: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/rebeca-omordia-african-pianism] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/rebeca-omordia-african-pianism) African Art Song album: [ https://somm-recordings.com/recording/african-art-song/] ( https://somm-recordings.com/recording/african-art-song/) Omo Bello website: [http://www.omobello.com/about.html] (http://www.omobello.com/about.html) Omo Bello instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/omo_bello] (https://www.instagram.com/omo_bello) Merch store to support this series: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Buy me a coffee? [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Newsletter sign-up: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Catalog of Episodes: [https://www.leahroseman.com/about] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Linktree Social Media: [https://linktr.ee/leahroseman] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) photo: Vincent Pontet Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:53) African Art Song album with Rebeca Omordia (09:12) Ayo Bankole (10:40) Ayo Banko’s Adura fun Alafia Prayer for Peace (14:22) Ayo Bankole (17:00) Omo’s childhood and university years in Lagos (32:22) Fred Onovwerosuoke, cultural context to interpret this music (39:13)  excerpt of “Ngulu” by Fred Onovwerosuoke  (40:11) the voice as instrument (44:49) other episodes you may like, and different ways to support this series (45:33) Grace Bumbry (53:44) Shirley Thompson (58:15) excerpt from  Shirley Thompson’s "Psalm to Windrush” (59:44) Omo Bello Music Foundation in Nigeria (01:07:47) Ishaya Yarison (01:10:26) excerpt from Ishaya Yarison’s Ku zo, mu raira waƙa  (01:11:54) Christian Onyegi, African Art Song album themes (01:15:34) Giri Giri by Christian Onyegi (01:17:31) percussionist Richard Olatunde Baker on the album, transmitting oral tradition of the music (01:20:46) challenges in music education in France (01:28:17) Thomas Quastoff, Des Knaben Wunderhorn album (01:34:21) challenges and joys of an opera singer ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:42

21 Oct 2024

#173

Gilad Weiss: Moving Strings

Gilad Weiss takes us on a visit to his music studio and improvises on several of his instruments, including the fretless guitar, and some of the instruments from Turkey and Central Asia, such as the kopuz, the baglama and the Turkmenistani dutar. He also spoke to me about his duo project with the Anatolian kamanche player Melisa Yildirim and we’re including a track from their beautiful album, which is linked below, along with Gilad’s album Improvisations on Fretless Guitar Volume 1, and the ways to connect with Gilad. He shared his valuable insights about teaching music, and teaching the guitar, improvisation and interesting details about the modes and tuning systems for the various instruments he demonstrates. This episode has a lot of improvised music; Gilad spent much of the interview with an instrument in his hand; please use the detailed timestamps (below) to navigate the episode, which like all my episodes you can either watch on my YouTube or listen to on all the podcast platforms, and the transcript is here too: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gilad-weiss] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gilad-weiss) [https://giladweiss.bandcamp.com/album/improvisations-on-fretless-guitar] (https://giladweiss.bandcamp.com/album/improvisations-on-fretless-guitar) [https://www.youtube.com/@TheShfanfan] (https://www.youtube.com/@TheShfanfan) [https://www.facebook.com/giladweis] (https://www.facebook.com/giladweis) [https://www.instagram.com/gilad.weiss.hadad/] (https://www.instagram.com/gilad.weiss.hadad/) [https://talus.info/] (https://talus.info/) It’s a joy to be able to bring these meaningful conversations to you, but this project costs me quite a bit of money and lots of time; please support this series through either my merchandise store or on my Ko-fi page: [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Here's the merchandise store: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Newsletter sign-up: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) You may be also interested in my episodes with lutenist Elizabeth Pallett, guitarists including masters Derek Gripper, Daniel Ramjattan, or Marc van Vugt, along with many episodes featuring traditional and improvised music from around the world.  Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) photo: Daria Perelmuter  Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (02:24) saz, dutar, guitar, fingernails (06:31) intro to “Late Night” from Improvisations on Fretless Guitar, Volume 1 (07:16)fretless guitar “Late Night” from Improvisations on Fretless Guitar, Volume 1 (11:50) Gilad’s fretless guitar, Erkan Oğur  (14:29) fretless guitar improvisation (16:30) album with kamancheh player Melisa Yildirim (24:49) Yeldeğirmeni Zeybeği | Windmill Zeybek from Talûs with Melisa Yildirim and Gilad (28:11) musical experiences in Turkey, Engin Topuzkanamış (33:40) kopuz (tambur) history and demo, tuning system (36:50) kopuz improv (39:37) huseyni mode and tuning systems  (43:18) kopuz improv (44:00) kisa sap baglama  (46:23) other episode you will enjoy, different ways to support this series (47:15) different playing techniques, history of microtonal frets (55:48) tambur  (58:46) Turkmensitani dutar  (01:04:08) Gilad’s early musical influences (01:11:07) Gilad’s approach to teaching music and guitar (01:18:25) improvising and different approaches to learning  (01:28:35) different guitars, approach to tuning and teaching guitar (01:34:44) next recording project ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:38

14 Oct 2024

#172

Sara Caswell: Jazz violinist

I was honoured to have this opportunity to record this conversation with the phenomenal violinist Sara Caswell, who is a GRAMMY Nominee for the Best Improvised Jazz Solo. We focused on the recent 9 Horses album, Strum with mandolinist and composer Joseph Brent, and she also spoke to me about some of her other collaborators including esperanza spalding, Chuck Owen, Nadje Noordhuis, and mentors including David Baker, Mimi Zweig and Josef Gingold. She shared how she started playing the 10 stringed Hardanger d’amore, her rich early musical life in Bloomington, and how she is grounded and inspired from her family and friends.  You can read the transcript or watch the video, both linked here on my website: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/sara-caswell] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/sara-caswell)   [https://9horses.bandcamp.com/album/strum] (https://9horses.bandcamp.com/album/strum) [https://saracaswell.com/] (https://saracaswell.com/) Merchandise store: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Buy me a coffee? [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks! Newsletter sign-up: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Catalog of Episodes: [https://www.leahroseman.com/about] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) photo: Shervin Lainez Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:19) 9 Horses album Strum, Joe Brent (07:12) clip from The House that Ate Myself, 9 horses album Strum (08:30) 9 horses trio and different recording projects (11:50) clip from Americannia from 9 horses ablum Strum (13:09) acoustic versus electric violin (15:06) about Sara’s Hardanger d’amore fiddle (23:00) clip from Long Time Away  (25:27) Sara’s approach to teaching jazz (28:33) GRAMMY nomination, Chuck Owen the Jazz Surge (32:59) Sara Caswell quartet The Way to You, Nadje Noorduis (34:26) excerpt from South Shore  Sara Caswell quartet The Way to You by Nadje Noorduis (37:30) early musical life in Bloomington, David Baker, supportive parents, Mimi Zweig (40:55) Josef Gingold (48:14) related episodes and ways to support this project (48:57) Bloomington years with David Baker, Jamey Abersold, Janis Stockhouse, Stanley Ritchie (53:32) New York early years, John Blake, Sylvia Rosenberg (56:47) clip from Jennie Pop Nettle-Eater (57:22) meeting Joe Brent (59:18) esperanza spalding (01:02:54) the joy of collaboration (01:04:31) clip from Strum (01:05:19) work-life balance and self-care ... Read more

05 Oct 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:18

05 Oct 2024

#171

Mark Deutsch and his Bazantar

Mark Deutsch is a brilliant and unique musician who has devoted the last 3 decades of his life to his instrument the Bazantar, which is unique to him. There is only one Bazantar, which is a double bass hybrid with elements of the sitar:  it has 6 main strings, 4 drone strings, and 29 sympathetic strings. Mark grew up as a multi-instrumentalist, but primarily a classical, jazz and rock bass player, and gave up a successful career as a performer to devote himself to the Bazantar. While studying sitar with Ustad Imrat Khan, Mark begin delving into the universal fundamentals of music and its underlying frequency structures. The nonlinear mathematical patterns that exist in sound are found universally in the natural world, includeng seashells, and Mark goes into some of the math of the overtone series in some detail, as well as fascinating specifics of how the Bazantar and his playing of it have evolved.  You’ll hear Mark talk about how he developed his patented engineering solution to construct a separate housing for the sympathetic strings. In this episode, Mark demonstrated live, and also is sharing not only excerpts from previously released recordings, but a preview from an upcoming album.  Mark Deutsch website [https://bazantar.com/] (https://bazantar.com/) Podcast website with Transcript and Video link: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mark-deutsch-and-his-bazantar] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mark-deutsch-and-his-bazantar) Buy me a coffee? [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Merchandise store to support the podcast: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Newsletter sign-up: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:16) Mark’s background, sitar, and inspiration for creating the Bazantar (10:52) Bazantar music: excerpt from Lahja from the Picasso Tunings (12:13) studying sitar with Imrat Khan (14:10) Alain Danielou’s book Music and the Power of Sound, the math of frequencies and music (18:14) building the Bazantar (22:17) excerpt from Avodah from the album Fool (23:32) Prehistoric Planet (25:09) 8Dio samples, different tunings and playing techniques (34:19) Bazantar demo (39:37) Other episodes you’ll like and different ways to support this series! (40:54) sympathetic strings with demo (44:09) excerpt from The Crooked Road from The Picasso Tunings (45:04) prototypes and the patented engineering solution to the Bazantar (55:55) different bridge designs  (58:46) improvisation plucked Bazantar (01:04:13) cross-country tour stories with the Bazantar, Mark’s musical interests (01:08:38) different approaches to improvisation, learning to play what you’re hearing (01:14:05) Mark’s approach to teaching and playing (01:21:50) first album “Fool” with both sitar and Bazantar (01:25:40) excerpt from Painted Bird on Fool (01:26:58) fasting (01:29:00) Picasso Tunings albums (01:31:45) Antique Slippers, 8th movement from the Picasso Tunings (01:35:25) decision to move to San Franciso, different tunings (01:39:18) special effect with just the sympathetic strings with demo from unreleased recording Bardo (01:42:29) Jaron Lanier, Quincy Jones disbelief (01:44:13) more Bazantar demos, ideas about improvisation, background to Kundalini Rising (01:51:54) excerpt from Kundalini Rising from Fool (01:52:55) more demos and the math of the harmonics and frequencies, developing the Bazantar (02:08:25) Mark’s approach to improvisation ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

2 HR 12 MINS

2:12:45

30 Sep 2024

#170

Stephen Burns

Trumpeter, composer and conductor Stephen Burns is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Fulcrum Point New Music Project in Chicago. He has been acclaimed on four continents for his virtuosity and interpretative depth in recitals, orchestral appearances, chamber music, and multi-media performances.In this interview you’ll hear him talk about some of his mentors including Arnold Jacobs, and Pierre Thibaud. Stephen Burns won several important competitions and awards which helped launch his solo career at a young age,  the Maurice André Concours International de Paris, but touring internationally brings challenges which he discussed candidly with me. Stephen has worked closely with Madeline Bruser and is a certified teacher in the Art of Practicing.  We talked about mindfulness, the importance of a  student-centered approach to teaching, the deep connection to your audience, programming innovative programs, and specific advice for not only brass players and musicians, but for all of us. See Timestamps below for the topics covered.  Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/stephen-burns] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/stephen-burns) Stephen Burns Fulcrum Point: [https://www.fulcrumpoint.org/founder] (https://www.fulcrumpoint.org/founder) Episode with Madeline Bruser: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/madeline-bruser] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/madeline-bruser) Telemann: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m5b5ZQtTEQjEfrDUAsQv6qjxLVALKEV0E] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m5b5ZQtTEQjEfrDUAsQv6qjxLVALKEV0E) Hindemith: [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHwJbYls5Y&list=OLAK5uy_nUp5ihSm80-NXa1Zk5nGGEqvsh7PvWQ6o&index=5] ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHwJbYls5Y&list=OLAK5uy_nUp5ihSm80-NXa1Zk5nGGEqvsh7PvWQ6o&index=5) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) photo: Josh R Zepka Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:13) Madeline Bruser, The Art of Practicing, Buddhist principles (07:05) Fulcrum Point New Music Project, programming concerts (16:02)  Hindemith Sonata for Trumpet 2nd mvt Maessig bewegt with David Korevaar on piano (18:45) middle school band teacher Dan Riley (26:13) making the decision to pursue music as a career (33:33) moving to New York (35:03) Telemann Concerto in D Major, 1st mvt Adagio (35:18) overcoming injury, Armando Ghitalla, Vince Penzerella (41:44) realistic goals for musicians, finding what makes you happy (44:51) the personal challenges of an international touring career (48:48) moving to Indiana then Chicago (53:33) teaching Mindfulness for Musicians (55:48) other episodes of interest and ways to support this series (56:37) Arnold Jacobs (01:01:26) Telemann’s Trumpet concert  in D Major; the  last mvt Allegro (01:01:24) the importance of body awareness, working with dancers Martha Clarke, Ruby Shang, overcoming injuries (01:07:54) advice for brass players, Pierre Thibaud, Madeline Bruser (01:15:44) Stephen’s teaching, online challenges (01:18:40) stage fright, performance anxiety, Arnold Jacobs, Brass playing concepts of sound, building trust (01:32:58) a life of travel (01:39:22) the most important aspects of mindset, Bobby Shew, George Zan, Madeline Bruser ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:12

23 Sep 2024

#169

Alicia Svigals: Fidl Afire Catch-Up Episode

This episode is a special short Catch-Up episode with the Klezmer violinist and composer Alicia Svigals. I first spoke with her in 2021 in Season 1 of this podcast, and that wide-ranging in-depth conversation is here: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e15-s1-alicia-svigals-klezmer-violinist-and-composer] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e15-s1-alicia-svigals-klezmer-violinist-and-composer) Today we are focusing on Alicia’s new album Fidl Afire [ https://borschtbeat.bandcamp.com/album/fidl-afire] ( https://borschtbeat.bandcamp.com/album/fidl-afire) , with several excerpts from the album with her insights.  Alicia Svigals website: [ https://aliciasvigals.com/home] ( https://aliciasvigals.com/home) I have many episodes featuring klezmer musicians such as Polina Shepherd [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/polina-shepherd] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/polina-shepherd) and Marilyn Lerner [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/marilyn-lerner] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/marilyn-lerner) , and many artists in the folk and world music scene, so please check out my catalog of episodes.  [https://www.leahroseman.com/about] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on YouTube, or read the transcript, everything linked here: [ https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/alicia-svigals-catch-up-fidl-afire] ( https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/alicia-svigals-catch-up-fidl-afire) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks! Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) Timestamps (00:00)Intro (01:18)Fidl Afire album (05:17)excerpt from Alician’s Patsch Tants (10:38) excerpt from Mayn Mame Ver Ikh featuring Vira Lozinsky (15:57) excerpt from Dybbuk Honga (18:57) excerpt from South Fallsburg Bulgar (21:36) excerpt from Fidl Afire Fantasy (23:44) excerpt from Levitt Bulgar ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

25 MINS

25:06

19 Sep 2024

#168

Meg Okura: Jazz Violinist and Composer

Meg Okura is an award-winning Jazz composer and brilliant Grammy-nominated violinist, and the leader and founder of the  Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble. This episode features several excerpts from Meg’s wonderful recent duo album “Lingering” with the Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer  Kevin Hays. This  was a wide-ranging conversation, including Meg’s musical tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto, her experiences playing for Cirque du Soleil,  some of the challenges she’s faced, and about her search for a new spiritual community.  She shared with me her thoughts on mentorship and the power of music to create real understanding and connection.   Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/meg-okura] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/meg-okura) Album Lingering: [https://megokurakevinhays.bandcamp.com/album/lingering] (https://megokurakevinhays.bandcamp.com/album/lingering) Meg Okura Website [ https://www.megokura.com/home] ( https://www.megokura.com/home) Phantasmagoria: [https://open.spotify.com/track/4YG1HjeJF3qgK2AsmiqcXh] (https://open.spotify.com/track/4YG1HjeJF3qgK2AsmiqcXh) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (02:19) meeting Kevin Hays, album “Lingering” (06:49) Again and Again (10:18) intro to Maim Korim  (11:25) Maim Korim (15:07) Meg’s classical training, early interest in composing was discouraged, Pan-Asian Youth orchestra experience (19:56) commentary on Will You Hear My Voice  (21:56) excerpt from Will You Hear My Voice  (23:06)  finding her own path into jazz in New York, influences and opportunities (27:41) BMI Jazz composers workshop (29:30) founding the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble  (40:38) excerpt from Tomiya Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble from album Ima Ima (42:09) Ryuichi Sakamoto tribute project (47:02) Michael Brecker, new album with Randy Brecker (48:54) ISJAC prize, Silent Screams: an Anthem for the Unheard  (50:18) commission to write trio Phantasmagoria for Tasha Warren and Dave Eggar, writing for classical ensembles (56:00) excerpt from Phantasmagoria  (57:23) parenting decisions, importance of education and community, decision to convert to Judaism (01:08:42) changes with education and music online (01:11:36) coommentary on Shamaim  (01:13:28) excerpt from Shamaim (01:15:50) different ways you can support this independent podcast (01:16:43) the importance of intuition and emotion in musical composition and improvisation (01:23:06) commentary on Lingering, nostalgia and changing sense of self as we age (01:26:10) excerpt from Lingering (01:28:02) use of electric violin as a tool for composition and in performances (01:29:54) Scorchio Quartet, David Bowie, Sirius quartet, Pharaoh’s Daughter (01:35:10) Cirque du Soleil, decision to return to New York, marriage to Sam Newsome, learning jazz (01:43:19) the importance of mentorship, community, the healing power of music ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

1 HR 50 MINS

1:50:44

16 Sep 2024

#167

Julia MacLaine: Cellist

I have known the Canadian cellist Julia MacLaine for many years in her role asAssistant Principal Cello of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, of which I am also a member. In this episode we’re highlighting her gorgeous album Preludes which pairs the Preludes of J.S. Bach for Cello solo and with newly commissioned works for solo cello by Canadian composers.  Julia and I talked about many things, including how best to address  the challenges of maintaining high levels of playing and inspiration, studying the craft of songwriting with the legendary Ian Tamblyn , the intricacies of putting together ambitious projects,  her childhood in Prince Edward Island,  and strategies to cope with performance anxiety. It was really inspiring to hear some of the wisdom Julia gained from her mentors including Timothy Eddy and the late Antonio Lysy. This episode features excerpts of music from Preludes including that of J.S. Bach, Airat Ichmouratov, Carmen Braden, Roy Johnstone and Nicole Lizée.   Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website, everything linked here: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/julia-maclaine] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/julia-maclaine) Julia MacLaine website: [https://www.juliamaclainecello.com/bio] (https://www.juliamaclainecello.com/bio) Preludes album [https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9309403--preludes?srsltid=AfmBOoop593ZT29pz3RSsEMawTjbiHPF_8oMICuS2ruzUn1Qo2dkujCn] (https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9309403--preludes?srsltid=AfmBOoop593ZT29pz3RSsEMawTjbiHPF_8oMICuS2ruzUn1Qo2dkujCn) Preludes album on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80c6WS5jNMk-L5RhXOknCA] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80c6WS5jNMk-L5RhXOknCA) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) My episode with Rachel Mercer, Principal Cellist of NACO: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e9-s2-rachel-mercer] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e9-s2-rachel-mercer) Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:02) J.S. Bach solo Preludes, Julia’s childhood in Singapore and Prince Edward Island (10:59) Prelude in D minor, Suite number 2 J.S. Bach (14:43) Antonio Lysy, bow control, intonation (20:03) boundaries with technology, Julia’s childhood no TV (22:48) Bonnie Hampton, Julia’s career trajectory, staying in good playing shape (28:08) commissioning Airat Ichmouratov’s Praeludium with excerpt (29:30) excerpt from Airat Ichmouratov’s Praeludium (31:33) commissioning new works inspired by Bach, securing funding (34:30) Carmen Braden collaboration on interpretation (37:44) excerpt from Play Time by Carmen Braden (39:01)more discussion about interpretation and editions (39:59) Timothy Eddy, Julliard and New York experience (44:22) different ways you can support this independent podcast! (45:15) Roy Johnstone (46:36) clip of No. 6 Post Bach by Roy Johnstone (47:52) PEI, Matt Zimbel (48:51) multi-disciplinary project in New York Voice of the Whale (54:38) songwriting with Ian Tamblyn (57:48) mental game, perfectionism, performance anxiety  (01:04:33) Nicole Lizée with clip from Prayers for Ruins (01:06:44) balancing family life as a musician (01:10:53) choosing repertoire (01:14:09) performance anxiety (stagefright), Don Greene photo: Stewart MacLaine ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:04

09 Sep 2024

#166

Ineke Vandoorn: Dancing on Water

This special Catch-Up episode with the Dutch singer Ineke Vandoorn focuses on her album with Jasper van ’t Hof, “Dancing on Water”, with lots of music from the album. You’ll also get to hear of her inspirational experience learning from Betty Carter.  When Ineke Vandoorn won the prestigous Edison Jazz Award for her album ‘Love is a Golden Glue’ the jury wrote:"Ineke Vandoorn distinguishes herself as a singer with her adventurous way of singing. First of all because of her exceptional, striking voice with an extreme range with which she can do anything. Her voice control enables her to cross her limits. Every note is placed at the right spot. Apart from that the singer has a huge amount of guts." I couldn’t agree more! It was such a pleasure to have this opportunity to speak with Ineke again. My 2023 episode with her is here, during which she sang live for the podcast: 2023 Interview [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ineke-vandoorn] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ineke-vandoorn) Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website, everything linked here: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ineke-vandoorn-dancing-on-water] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ineke-vandoorn-dancing-on-water) Ineke's website [https://www.inekevandoorn.com/] (https://www.inekevandoorn.com/) Dancing on Water album [https://baiximrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dancing-on-water] (https://baiximrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dancing-on-water) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:54) about the album “Dancing on Water” with Jasper van ’t Hof (03:17) Paul Simon song “Quiet” with excerpt (05:59) process of creating the album (07:40) meeting Betty Carter (11:30) Marsch Fur Oelze with excerpt (13:03) Yayapriya with excerpt (16:35) please support this indepedent podcast! (17:18) Quiet American with clips (21:04) challenges of writing lyrics, The Way She Looks with clip (24:30) about Dance on the Water, with complete song (31:27) the satisfying challenge of this project ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

33 MINS

33:40

05 Sep 2024

#165

Joe K. Walsh Mandolinist

Joe K. Walsh is an acclaimed master of bluegrass mandolin and a professor at Berklee College, and in this episode you’ll hear about many of his inspiring collaborations including with Darol Anger, Mike Block, Grant Gordy, Alex Hargreaves and Mike Marshall. We are also featuring some music from some of his albums inluding “If Not Now, Who?” We talked about Joe’s approach as an educator, the challenges and joys of the touring life, the importance of innovation and taking chances musically. Joe’s love of music and the mandolin shines brightly in this candid conversation. Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: [ https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/joe-k-walsh] ( https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/joe-k-walsh) Albums featured in this episode: [https://garrisongordyhargreaveswalsh.bandcamp.com/album/bluegrass-and-the-abstract-truth] (https://garrisongordyhargreaveswalsh.bandcamp.com/album/bluegrass-and-the-abstract-truth) [https://joewalsh.bandcamp.com/album/if-not-now-who] (https://joewalsh.bandcamp.com/album/if-not-now-who) [https://joewalsh.bandcamp.com/album/borderland] (https://joewalsh.bandcamp.com/album/borderland) Joe K. Walsh website: [⁠ https://joekwalsh.com/⁠] ( https://joekwalsh.com/) Buy me a coffee? [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks! Merch store: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:28) Aaron Weinstein, Joe’s search for a different approach, “If Not Now, Who?” album (07:23) Tom from “If Not Now, Who?” (11:48) recording the album, Joe’s student days at Berklee, teaching approach (19:01) songwriting (20:41) Innisfree from “Borderland” (24:10) Gibson Brothers, experience of touring (28:40) mandolin family, David Grisman, Daryl Anger, Mr. Sun, Ger Mandolin Ensemble Mike Marshall (36:12) Joy Kills Sorrow, maturing and working with different generations in the music business (39:20) Daryl Anger, dangers of perfectionism in recordings (41:43) please support this independent podcast (42:35) healthy mindsets, Adam Hurt, creativity, teaching (50:42) decision to pursue music professionally, early influences (53:09) Grant Gordy, Mike Block, the value of music for community (57:31) practicing the mandolin, transcribing, dealing with injuries (01:02:07) mandolin demo Chinkapin Hunting (01:04:02) Steve Gilchrist luthier, Bluegrass and mandolin community worldwide (01:09:47) “Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth”, Alex Hargreaves, memorizing music (01:15:07) Mahjong from “Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth” (01:18:03) meeting Joe Walsh story (01:19:18) reflecting on the mental game ... Read more

02 Sep 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:55

02 Sep 2024

#164

Bad Snacks

This episode features Bad Snacks, a producer and multi-instrumentalist known for the use of violin, with lofi and dance influences. We talked about her experience when she went viral on Andrew Huang’s “4 Producers Flip the Same Sample” challenge with over 4.5M views, dealing with online boundaries, with sexism, finding inspiration, and  enjoying the learning process. Bad Snacks is also an educator; she coaches fellow producers privately, runs a successful YouTube channel where she posts content related to music technology and beat breakdowns. Due to her love for cutting-edge music tech, she has worked as a key demonstrator with several of the industry’s largest names like Ableton, Roland,  and Moog. She has also taught as an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music for Electronic Production & Design. We talked about her unique educational path and choices she’s made along the way to carve out a successful career, and in fact what success really means. She spoke thoughtfully about important topics such as music education, developing creativity, imposter syndrome and keeping a healthy perspective. Video and transcript link: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/bad-snacks] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/bad-snacks) Bad Snacks Website: [https://www.lilbadsnacks.com/ ] (https://www.lilbadsnacks.com/ ) Bad Snack’s My Pedals for Synth Violin video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2thGDywkg18&t=1s] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2thGDywkg18&t=1s) Original Merch to support the podcast: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks! ⁠ Complete Catalog of Episodes: [https://www.leahroseman.com/about] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:01) Bad Snacks path into making beats, developing her sound with violin demo (10:49) Google Audio Library with excerpt (12:45) Andrew Huang’s 4 Producers Flip the Same Sample (19:36) name Bad Snacks, Home Music EP hybrid style (24:57) clip from iiwannabe (25:47) collaboration with chromonicci like u do with clip (31:38) decision not to go to Berklee college (35:06) different ways to support this independent podcast (35:58) making difficult life decisions, bathtub bumps clip, using different sequencers (43:11) cassette tapes (45:14) imposter syndrome, healthy mindsets, interacting with online community (51:35) finding her own path in music, early education (58:31) Brainfeeder’s The Hit, Flying Lotus (01:02:11) Dot mentorship, creativity exercise, dealing with sexism in the industry (01:09:34) teaching violin, teaching production (01:12:37) different ways of releasing and marketing music (01:16:57) neat tape 1, learning curve for each project, music clip (01:18:30) using the violin, sampling, festival circuit (01:26:42) expanding Home Music into a series, building community photo of Bad Snacks: June Jameson ... Read more

26 Aug 2024

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:27

26 Aug 2024

#163

Maryanne Moodie Interview

This is a special stand-alone bonus episode featuring the the inspiring Australian artist, educator and author Maryanne Moodie who’s woven art graces the cover of the Collected Strands album Volume 1, which is being celebrated in the main episode connected to this one. I decided to release this stand-alone bonus for those listeners who are passionate about weaving and want to dive into the interview with Maryanne right away, but I have included a clip of our improvisation Solace as part of this episode, and you will find all the links in the description of this episode to listen to this music, and of course the links to Maryanne Moodie’s art, workshops, and books in the show notes as well. I feel that all my listeners who love music and creativity will find that Maryanne’s personal journey and perspectives will resonate strongly with them, and I hope some listeners in the weaving and art world will also be inspired by the musicians!  [https://maryannemoodie.com/] (https://maryannemoodie.com/) Transcript [https://www.leahroseman.com/blog/maryanne-moodie-interview] (https://www.leahroseman.com/blog/maryanne-moodie-interview) Video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUiiflQLnjM] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUiiflQLnjM) Collected Strands listen here: [https://collectedstrands.bandcamp.com/album/volume-1] (You can listen here: https://collectedstrands.bandcamp.com/album/volume-1) Streaming: [https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/collectedstrands/volume-1] (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/collectedstrands/volume-1) Collected Strands mailing list: [https://mailchi.mp/5bbfa0f0e271/collected-strands-updates] (https://mailchi.mp/5bbfa0f0e271/collected-strands-updates) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) [ https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/collected-strands-interview-with-maryanne-moodie] ( https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/collected-strands-interview-with-maryanne-moodie) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) Timestamps: (00:00) intro  (00:45) excerpt from Solace, from Volume 1 by Collected Strands improvising ensemble (which has Maryanne Moodie’s art on the cover) (01:26) more information (02:34) interview with Maryanne Moodie: her start in weaving, writing her books, nurturing our creativity (11:39) creating commissioned pieces, how the audience takes in art, the community of weavers ... Read more

19 Aug 2024

17 MINS

17:59

19 Aug 2024

#162

Collected Strands Interview with weaver Maryanne Moodie

This is a special episode of my podcast, celebrating Volume 1 with my improvising ensemble Collected Strands. The other musicians in the group have all been featured previously on this series, and you’ll find the links to those episodes below, with cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne, pianist James McGowan and drummer Mike Essoudry. I’m also delighted that you will get to know the inspiring Australian artist, educator and author Maryanne Moodie who’s woven art graces the cover of this album. You’ll find the links to her work as well. I am also releasing the interview with Maryanne as a separate stand-alone bonus episode connected to this episode. I feel that all my listeners who love music and creativity will find that Maryanne’s personal journey and perspectives will resonate strongly with them, and I hope some listeners in the weaving and art world will also be inspired by the musicians!  We are including excerpts from the album during this episode, and you’ll find all the links to buy and stream this music below. You can listen here: [⁠https://collectedstrands.bandcamp.com/album/volume-1⁠] (https://collectedstrands.bandcamp.com/album/volume-1) [ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/collectedstrands/volume-1] ( https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/collectedstrands/volume-1) Artist Maryanne Moodie: [ https://maryannemoodie.com/] (https://maryannemoodie.com/) Collected Strands mailing list [https://mailchi.mp/5bbfa0f0e271/collected-strands-updates] (https://mailchi.mp/5bbfa0f0e271/collected-strands-updates) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠⁠] (https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman) Thanks! Video and transcript: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/collected-strands-interview-with-maryanne-moodie⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/collected-strands-interview-with-maryanne-moodie) The musicians in Collected Strands have all been featured on previous episodes of this podcast, linked below: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/raphael-weinroth-browne] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/raphael-weinroth-browne) [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/james-mcgowan] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/james-mcgowan) [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mike-essoudry-drummer] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mike-essoudry-drummer) Websites: [https://jamesmcgowan.ca/] (https://jamesmcgowan.ca/) [https://raphaelweinrothbrowne.com/] (https://raphaelweinrothbrowne.com/) [https://mikeessoudrymusic.com/bio] (https://mikeessoudrymusic.com/bio) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (https://www.leahroseman.com/about) Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (https://linktr.ee/leahroseman) Timestamps  (00:00) cold open with Raphael Weinroth-Browne   (00:48) excerpt from Solace, Volume 1 Collected Strands (01:44) intro about the episode, Maryanne Moodie (03:45) James and Leah talk about recording the album, the process of improvising (07:27) intro to Unsettled Night with excerpt (10:13) group discussion, Mike Essoudry using bass bow, creative process in improvisation (12:14) percussive, random textures intro to Chaotic Kittens with excerpt (15:15) Mike and James on creative process  (19:25) James and Leah on putting the album together, choosing titles, intro to Baroquinerie with clip (23:52) Raph’s perspectives on improvisation, group discussion  (34:51) Leah and James genres, improvised chamber music, intro to Summer’s Eve with clip (38:02) Interview with artist Maryanne Moodie: her start in weaving, writing her books, nurturing our creativity  creating commissions, how the audience takes in art, the community of weavers (55:08) ways you can support this podcast (56:02) group discussion, audiences (01:00:36) comments on  The Long Journey Home and Summer’s Eve, A Simple Magic (01:03:10) A Simple Magic photo of Collected Strands: Curtis Perry ... Read more

19 Aug 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:05

19 Aug 2024

#161

Hillary Simms Trombonist

Hillary Simms is a virtuosic Canadian trombone player with the esteemed American Brass Quintet and is on faculty at the Julliard School. Hillary’s warmth and love of music comes through in this candid interview, from her childhood in Newfoundland to playing on the world’s biggest stages, and also the unusual situation she found herself in when  her engagement to her husband became a viral sensation in China.  As the first woman to join the Amercian Brass Quintet since 1960,  Hillary spoke to me about gender disparity in the brass world and some of her strong female role models.    Hillary shares wonderful insights for all of us, whether you pursue music as a career or follow a different path,  of the need to have self-compassion and have an awareness of the big picture of your life.  Hillary has performed as a soloist a couple of times with my orchestra, Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, and you’ll hear us talk about the arc of her career so far as a chamber musician, soloist, educator and busy freelancer. We decided to delay the release of this episode slightly in order to include a wonderful recent recording of the Amercian Brass Quintet, a movement from David Biedenbender’s wonderful work Sacred Geometry. This is the first recording of the group with Hillary performing,  and you’ll find more information and links below.  You'll find the video and transcript here: [https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/hillary-simms] (https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/hillary-simms) Hillary Simms website: [https://www.hillarysimmstrombone.com/] (https://www.hillarysimmstrombone.com/) American Brass Quintet: [https://www.americanbrassquintet.org/] (https://www.americanbrassquintet.org/) ABQ Sacred Geometry Il. Gaudi by David Biedenbender [https://youtu.be/YOBA2gjpnKo?si=PNJHPuQ3ZOPS_pAV] (https://youtu.be/YOBA2gjpnKo?si=PNJHPuQ3ZOPS_pAV) Song for Japan Trombone Quintet [https://youtu.be/2lVH_vesCUA?si=iD2fZsxKWi0TNDg8] (https://youtu.be/2lVH_vesCUA?si=iD2fZsxKWi0TNDg8) Songs My Mother Taught Me by Charles Ives [https://youtu.be/I7ZdF-gH9mg?si=YwJ1T4t2K2sSdy6Y] (https://youtu.be/I7ZdF-gH9mg?si=YwJ1T4t2K2sSdy6Y) Hillary Simms with NACO [ https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/27460] ( https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/27460) Original Merch for sale: [https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more] (https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more) Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? [⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠] (⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠) Complete Catalog of Episodes: [⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠] (⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠) Newsletter sign-up: [⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠] (⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠) Linktree for social media: [⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠] (⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠) Timestamps: (00:00) intro (04:02) solo opportunites with NACO pandemic, Tomasi, David, Raum (08:26) American Brass Quintet, Julliard teaching, auditioning for ABQ (14:10) commissioning new compositions (20:41) second movement,Gaudi, from Sacred Geometry by David Biedenbender (25:29) recital in Toronto, Charles Ives songs (27:51) Songs My Mother Taught Me by Charles Ives (27:49) benefits of singing (31:44) Hillary’s story of becoming a  trombone player (37:55) Newfoundland (39:49) different ways to support this independent podcast! (40:43) Hillary’s career path and love of chamber music, Dr. Karen Bulmer, Douglas Burden (47:39) Gord Wolfe trombone mentor, getting through burnout (50:47) husband Ricky Nan, the strangeness of being part of a viral sensation (56:36) need for mentorship (01:00:10) recording the Song for Japan video, help from Zach Haas (01:04:42)  Song for Japan by Steven Verhelst  (01:11:00) self-care and routine, practice routine (01:15:54) gender disparity, female role models (01:21:16) Michael Mulcahy, playing with Chicago symphony (01:25:58) advice for musicians ... Read more

27 Jul 2024

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:59

27 Jul 2024