Keep Taking Ground Saxophone Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

For our finale episode of the season, I chat with the brand manager for P. Mauriat North America, Jeremiah True. Playing saxophones, clarinets, flutes, and bassoons, he is a reed specialist and has performed with Donnie McCaslin, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with Bobby Watson. We discuss his experience with burnout as a college music student, his transition from the military to the instrument retail industry, P. Mauriat's saxophones as an affordable choice in the market and their upcoming product line.

This week I chat with singer, songwriter, educator and saxophonist prodigy Grace Kelly. Recognized as a millennial jazz influencer, she has performed with legends late Dave Brubeck Lee Konitz and Wynton Marsalis, to name a few. She co-founded the online saxophone school Saxy School and is the youngest trustee on Berklee College of Music's Board. We discuss the impact her early music teachers had on her, studying with saxophone legend Phil Woods, and how ear-training is the key to growth as an improviser.

This week's episode features part one of my conversation with the Juno-award winning jazz saxophonist, composer Allison Au. We discussed her compositional process by breaking down two of her compositions from her latest album "Wander Wonder" and she shares how she uses composition as tool for musical and creative growth. "As I was developing as a saxophone player after forming my band, writing became the ultimate vehicle to practice new ideas." - Allison AuGuest: Allison AuWebsite: www.allisonau.comInstagram & Twitter: @allisonaumusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon#ktg #sax #saxophone #podcast #jazz #awardwinning #indemand #seasonone #toronto #newyork #baltimore #barbados #trinidadandtobago #cuba #chile #haiti #insight #interviews #30mins

On part two of my conversation with the internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator and Baltimore native Tim Green, we discuss how he got the call for some "high-profile" gigs, and discuss the importance of playing and interpreting melodies well. "I've been in pursuit of being a great musician, that happens to play the saxophone." - Tim GreenGuest: Tim GreenWebsite: www.timgreenmusic.comInstagram & Twitter: @timgreenmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon#ktg #sax #saxophone #podcast #jazz #awardwinning #indemand #seasonone #toronto #newyork #baltimore #barbados #trinidadandtobago #cuba #chile #haiti #insight #interviews #30mins

I had the pleasure of chatting with the internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator and Baltimore native Tim Green, about his experience as a working saxophonist, how he got the call for some "high-profile" gigs and about learning how to be a servant of the music. During our conversation the phrase “Sidemanology” became the working term that defined his insight. "If you’re not playing your own music, then you’re working." - Tim GreenGuest: Tim GreenWebsite: www.timgreenmusic.comInstagram & Twitter: @timgreenmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon#ktg #sax #saxophone #podcast #jazz #awardwinning #indemand #seasonone #toronto #newyork #baltimore #barbados #trinidadandtobago #cuba #chile #haiti #insight #interviews #30mins

I sat down with the Grammy and Juno-nominated, Cuban-born saxophonist Luis Deniz to discuss his Cuban roots, the importance of community and humanity in music, and how focusing on developing technically became the spring-board for creativity. ⠀⠀⠀“Having a room of musicians checking out your music is great, but having a room of people who don’t know anything about your music enjoy it, is the ultimate blessing.” - Luis DenizGuest: Luis DenizWebsite: www.luisdenizmusic.comInstagram: @luisdenizmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020

I sat down with the Grammy and Juno-nominated, Cuban-born saxophonist Luis Deniz to discuss his Cuban roots, the importance of community and humanity in music, and how focussing on developing technically became the spring-board for creativity. ⠀⠀⠀“Having a room of musicians checking out your music is great, but having a room of people who don’t know anything about your music enjoy it, is the ultimate blessing.” - Luis DenizGuest Links Website: www.luisdenizmusic.comInstagram: @luisdenizmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020

I sat down with the Chilean-born, Berklee educated saxophonist and 2013 winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, Melissa Aldana, to chat about her early start in music, her pursuit of always being on the edge of her musical, personal and creative growth and how she uses transcription as a tool for self discovery.

“There is no innovation, there is only transforming information to make it personal...” - Melissa Aldana

Guests links

Website: www.melissaaldana.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.aldana.3958

Instagram: @melissaaldanasax https://www.instagram.com/melissaaldanasax/?hl=en

A new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.

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New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST. ⠀⠀

Podcast Links

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimnnLXa2y5VlpXMFDej2Tg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47H3TpYLzXBf5UK8xhE0OV

Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimnnLXa2y5VlpXMFDej2Tg/about

Host: Jesse Ryan

Website: https://www.jesseryanmuzik.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesseryanmuzik

Instagram: @jesseryansax https://www.instagram.com/jesseryansax/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesseryansax

Produced by Fwé Culture 2020

This week, I chat with recording artist, educator and bandleader, Jacques Schwarz-Bart. Born in Guadeloupe, Jacques played a key role in neo-soul and Creole Jazz movements, collaborating with artists like D'Angelo and late jazz legend, Roy Hargrove. We talk about incorporating Caribbean Rhythms into your improvisational approach, teaching at Berklee College of Music, his work as the pioneer of the Gwoka and Voodoo Jazz movement and more.

This week I chat with rising-star jazz saxophonist in New York who was recently named one of NPR Jazz Night in America’s 30 under 30 Youngbloods, Sarah Hanahan. She’s performed with Mingus Big Band, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y, Joe Farnsworth, and more. We discuss being mentored by bassist Nat Reeves, transcribing and deep listening, playing melodically and how true learning comes from playing with the greats.