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| Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part Deux | 13 juil. 2025 | 00:47:54 | |
Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny | |||
| Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part 1 | 12 juin 2025 | 00:40:30 | |
Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words!ย Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Methenyย | |||
| Legendary Journalist Dan Ouelette Discusses New Book The Landfill Chronicles - Unearthing The Legends of Music | 09 juin 2025 | 01:02:31 | |
Legendary author, journalist Dan Ouellette joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest book THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES โ UNEARTHING THE LEGENDS OF MUSIC available now on Cymbal Press! | |||
| No Bass, No Party with Gary Shea | 27 avr. 2025 | 01:05:42 | |
ย Hard rock raconteur Gary Shea joins hosts and fellow bassists David C Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his autobiographyย | |||
| Notes From The Lower East Side with Singer Activist ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐รฑ๐จ | 21 avr. 2025 | 00:59:29 | |
๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐รฑ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ | |||
| Music on the Way: The Music of Henry Mancini with Bassist Bandleader Steve Millhouse | 30 mars 2025 | 01:13:17 | |
Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli welcome bassist bandleader Steve Miller to discuss his homage to the legendary American composer and conductor. ย Music on the Way: The Music of Henry Mancini with Bassist Bandleader Steve Millhouse | |||
| Sweet Wild and Vicious: Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground | 17 mars 2025 | 01:06:27 | |
Author Jim Higgins discusses his Trouser Press book Sweet Wild and Vicious: Listening to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioliย Sweet Wild and Vicious: Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground Playlist | |||
| The Life and Times of Jesse Ed Davis with Douglas Miller | 02 mars 2025 | 01:14:16 | |
๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ, ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ, ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ดlas ๐ ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ท๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฑ ๐. ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ผ๐บ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ผ๐น๐ถ ๐๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ ๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ช๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฆ | |||
| Peter Berwick Tells the Story of The Boyzz: Too Wilde To Tame! | 02 fรฉvr. 2025 | 01:24:02 | |
Author, actor, and rocker, among other endeavors Peter Berwick joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his book TOO WILD TO TAME: THE STORY OF THE BOYZZ independently published and available now. In the late 1970s, Chicago and its surrounding environs was fertile ground for such emerging acts as Cheap Trick, Styx, and REO Speedwagon โ to cite a select few. One collective which failed to grab the brass ring was the only band that mattered: The Boyzz! Berwick documents one of the wildest rides in the history of rock and roll. Buckle up! | |||
| Notes From An Artist Year in Review 2024 | 30 dรฉc. 2024 | 00:39:53 | |
Hosts David C. Gross & Tom Semioli look in the rear-view mirror of Notes From An Artist 2024, discussing interview highlights, musical endeavors, and plans aplenty for 2025 | |||
| Billy McCarthy-Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! Rockin' LA in the 1980s | 15 dรฉc. 2024 | 01:25:49 | |
Drummer, author, and LA metal rocker Billy Dior (nee McCarthy) discusses his memoir Beat Me 'Til I'm Famous with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. | |||
| TV Historian Jon Burlingame Talks Music For Primetime! | 02 dรฉc. 2024 | 01:57:49 | |
๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐. ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ข. | |||
| The Artistry of Laura Nyro with Charles Calello | 18 nov. 2024 | 00:47:57 | |
Producer, arranger, and composer Charles Calello discusses his work with one of the 20th Century's most revered and influential artists, Laura Nyro, upon the release of the late singer-songwriter's comprehensive box set, Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995. | |||
| FaithNYC PodFormance from Catalyst Records New York City | 03 nov. 2024 | 00:48:04 | |
FaithNYC PodFormance from Catalyst Records New York City ย Alternative rock reggae collective FaithNYC, led by singer, songwriter, poet, and bassist Felice Rosser joins Notes From An Artist Radio Podcasts hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli for live music and conversation in a unique experience aptly dubbed โPodFormance.โ | |||
| Cristoph Dallach Discusses New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut Rock | 28 oct. 2024 | 01:05:26 | |
Author Cristoph Dallach Discusses New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut Rock Hosts/bassists, David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk all things "Kraut Rock" with Christoph Dalach author of an oral history out now on Faber & Faber Books. | |||
| Mikel Rouse Discuses The World Got Away | 21 oct. 2024 | 00:57:59 | |
Playwriter, actor, composer, and performance artist Mikel Rouse joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and autobiography The World Got Awayย | |||
| Take Five More: Chris Brubeck Talks Career, Family Legacy, Future Plans | 07 sept. 2024 | 01:09:31 | |
Bassist, composer, recording, and performing artist, and educator Chris Brubeck, of the iconic New Brubeck Quartet and Brubeck Brothers Quartet joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli for an hour of jazz, classical, and music industry ruminations. | |||
| Brewing Luminous: The Life & Music of Cecil Taylor with Phil Freeman | 01 aoรปt 2024 | 01:02:18 | |
Author Phil Freeman joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the first full-length biography of Avant Garde jazz pioneer Cecil Taylor. | |||
| Drums of Compassion with Michael Shrieve | 23 juil. 2024 | 00:55:49 | |
Drummer, composer, producer and recording artist Michael Shrieve (Santana, Rock Hall of Fame) joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss his new album Drums of Compassion which features contributions from Babatunde Olatunji, Jack DeJohnette, Sherik, Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira, Trey Gunn, Amon Tobin, Raul Rekow, and Karl Perazzo โฆamong others. | |||
| Innerviews Founder & Author Anil Prasad | 22 juil. 2024 | 00:48:17 | |
Author, journalist, digital media pioneer, lecturer, and commentator, among other endeavors, Anil Prasad joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss the role of media in presenting music artists to the masses. | |||
| Memphis Mayhem: The Story of the Music That Changed the World with Author David Less | 14 juil. 2024 | 01:15:39 | |
Hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli take a deep dive into the city that birthed the artform that is rock and roll, rhythm & blues and much more. Memphis Mayhem Playlist | |||
| Author Jon Burlingame Takes Us to Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir | 22 juin 2024 | 01:24:21 | |
Acclaimed historian/author Jon Burlingame brings hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli back to the early days of television in his latest book Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir. | |||
| Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revoluciรณn to Roxy | 17 juin 2024 | 01:07:42 | |
Roxy Music guitarist, composer Phil Mazanera shares stories and more with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli from his autobiography Revoluciรณn to Roxy | |||
| NYC Modern Jazz Trumpeter Mac Gollehan Discusses New Album Bite of The Street | 26 mai 2024 | 00:55:54 | |
Dubbed "Chops" by Miles Davis, trumpeter, recording and performing artist Mac Gollehon joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his new album, career, and reflections on the past, present, and future of experimental jazz and more. | |||
| Matt Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One | 19 mai 2024 | 00:52:37 | |
Matt Lavelle returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss his latest release: The Crop Circles Suite Part Oneโฆwith hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli | |||
| Interview Highights with Author Tricia Romano and Ian Hunter | 11 mai 2024 | 01:05:20 | |
A double play from Tom and Davidโฆ Author and journalist Tricia Romano discusses her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. Andโฆ Ian Hunter discusses his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuringโฆ Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Slash, and Jeff Beck, along with the usual Rant Band suspects Paul Page, Dennis DiBrizzi, Steve Holley, Mark Bosch, Andy York, James Mastro, and Andy Burtonโฆamong other guest stars. Hunter also comments on his early days with Mott The Hoople; Andy Yorkโs role in Ianโs career, Paul Pageโs interpretation of โAll American Alien Boy,โ and his relationship with the late, great Overend Watts among other topics. | |||
| Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker Discuss The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins | 06 mai 2024 | 00:57:18 | |
Author Sam Reese and saxophonist Matt Parker join hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to take a deep dive into the newly published Notebooks of Sonny Rollins | |||
| Author James Kaplan discusses Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans in New Book Entitled 3 Shades of Blue | 28 avr. 2024 | 00:51:02 | |
Author James Kaplan joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his latest book 3 Shades of Blue (Penguin Press) which follows the diverse artistic paths of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans and how they came to create one of the greatest albums of all time: Kind of Blue. | |||
| Interview Highlights: Author Tricia Romano Discusses The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture | 25 avr. 2024 | 00:42:35 | |
Author, journalist Tricia Romano joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. | |||
| Interview Highlights: Ian Hunter Talks Defiance, Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Mott, Jaco, Slashโฆ | 23 avr. 2024 | 00:16:17 | |
Ian Hunter joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuringโฆ Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Slash, and Jeff Beck, along with the usual Rant Band suspects Paul Page, Dennis DiBrizzi, Steve Holley, Mark Bosch, Andy York, James Mastro, and Andy Burtonโฆamong other guest stars. Hunter also comments on his early days with Mott The Hoople; Andy Yorkโs role in Ianโs career, Paul Pageโs interpretation of โAll American Alien Boy,โ and his relationship with the late, great Overend Watts among other topics. | |||
| Jah Wobble Explains The Power of the Universe | 21 avr. 2024 | 01:03:20 | |
Renowned for his tenure in Public Image Ltd., along with collaborations spanning Bill Laswell, Brian Eno, and Sinead O'Connor, among others; Jah Wobble talks with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli about his musical philosophies and much more! | |||
| Elliott Sharp: Kind of Terraplane Blue... | 12 avr. 2024 | 00:50:25 | |
Guitarist, composer, and performer Elliott Sharp joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest Terraplane blues project and more.ย | |||
| In the Belly of the Beast with Joe Lynn Turner | 06 avr. 2024 | 00:58:52 | |
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| Jazz Saxophonist Dayna Stephens is Closer Than We Think! | 28 mars 2024 | 00:43:11 | |
Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, arranger, and recording and performing artist Dayna Stevens releases his latest album "Closer Than We Think," and joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and the state of the artform that is modern jazz. | |||
| Chuck Israels Talks Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture | 23 mars 2024 | 00:46:07 | |
Legendary bassist and former director of the National Jazz Ensemble Chuck Israels joins hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his new Backbeat book entitled Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture โ A Personal Viewย | |||
| What Becomes a Legend Most? Roger Chapman Interview | 15 mars 2024 | 00:46:50 | |
Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with British rock icon Roger Chapman, who shares insightful and humorous anecdotes from his storied career. | |||
| A Conversation with Steve Vai - Like Heaven In a Cup! | 04 mars 2024 | 01:12:38 | |
Steve Vai: Virtuoso guitarist, composer, educator, and entrepreneur Steve Vai joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his career, artistic philosophies, and how he prefers his pasta cooked. | |||
| Still Rockin' After All These Years: A Conversation with Billy Sheehan | 29 fรฉvr. 2024 | 00:55:32 | |
Still Rockin' After All These Years: A Conversation with Billy Sheehan Virtuoso hard rock / prog-metal bassist Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo, Niacin, Talas) joins hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about a life dedicated to "The Big M!"ย | |||
| Talking Life, Bass, Education, and Success with Yolanda Charles MBE. | 23 fรฉvr. 2024 | 01:11:14 | |
ย Hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with Yolanda Charles MBE; renowned British bassist, bandleader, composer, session musician, and mentor, among other endeavors. | |||
| A Conversation with Punk Rock Legend Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) | 06 fรฉvr. 2024 | 00:55:53 | |
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| A Conversation with Wicked Cool Artists Palmyra Delran, Brad Hallen (Nervous Eaters), Steve Conte | 29 janv. 2024 | 01:09:18 | |
What's in a name? Wicked Cool Records, founded by Little Steven Van Zandt, keeps the garage rock flame burnin' strong into the 21st Century. Wicked Coolies Palmyra Delran, Brad Hallen of The Nervous Eaters, and Steve Conte talk with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli about their latest releases on said imprint and life as indie rockers! | |||
| Jazz Icon Ron Carter Reveals New Fashion Line "Planet Elegance" | 15 janv. 2024 | 00:38:52 | |
Finding the rightโฆnotes & tie!ย Itโs not just about playing the parts; itโs about looking the part on the bandstand as a musicianโฆ. The maestro Ron Carter returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST for his fourth visit to talk about his fashion line rather than bass lines! The celebrated jazz icon and fashionista discusses his collaboration with Italian designer Franco Bassi for a new collection of neckwear and pocket squares aptly named "Planet Elegance.โย | |||
| Guy Pratt Joins Notes From An Artist - Part Two | 19 dรฉc. 2023 | 00:44:23 | |
He is an esteemed UK session bassist, Rockonteur podcast co-host, comedian, and author, among other endeavors. Guy Pratt wreaks havoc with hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli in Part One of an interview wherein everyone gets the last word! Almost...ย | |||
| Guy Pratt Joins Notes From An Artist - Part One | 12 dรฉc. 2023 | 00:43:38 | |
He is an esteemed UK session bassist, Rockonteur podcast co-host, comedian, and author, among other endeavors. Guy Pratt wreaks havoc with hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli in Part One of an interview wherein everyone gets the last word! Almost...ย | |||
| A Conversation with Nicholas Callaway, Chris Parker, and Rob Stoner...Bob Dylan Like You've Never Heard Before... | 10 dรฉc. 2023 | 00:46:54 | |
Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli discuss the extraordinary tome BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE with publisher Nicholas Callaway and two players who were there at pivotal points in Dylanโs storied career: bassist / musical director Rob Stoner and drummer Christopher Parker.ย ย | |||
| A Conversation with Rock Legend / Actor / SiriusXM Personality Michael Des Barres | 02 dรฉc. 2023 | 00:45:31 | |
Famed rocker, actor, and SiriusXM personality Michael Des Barres discusses his new Wicked Cool Records single "Soul Shake" and the many highs and lows of his amazing career. | |||
| Author Jesse Rifkin Discusses This Must Be The Place: Music Community and Vanished Spaces in New York City | 20 nov. 2023 | 00:48:23 | |
Author Jesse Rifkin joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his new book THIS MUST BE THE PLACE: MUSIC COMMUNITY AND VANISHED SPACES IN NEW YORK CITY: A Fascinating History that examines how real estate, gentrification, community and the highs and lows of New York City itself shaped the cityโs music scenes from folk to house music. | |||
| A Conversation with Joe Cocker biographer Mark Bego and Teresa Knox of The Church Studio | 04 nov. 2023 | 00:47:05 | |
Mark Bego ( Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson) and Teresa Knox of The Church Studio in Tulsa join hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the celebrity biographer's latest book "Joe Cocker: With A LOT Of Help From His Friends" (Yorkshire Publishing). Cocker's relationship with Leon Russell, founder of The Church Studio, was a major factor in the late British Blues singer's enduring success on record and stage. | |||
| The History of Weather Report Part 4 with Author Curt Bianchi: The Victor Bailey Years | 31 oct. 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
Hosts, bassists, and Weather Report fanatics David C. Gross & Tom Semioli discuss the history of Weather Report in a four-part series with Curt Bianchi โ author of Elegant People: The History of The Band Weather Report. Part Four covers the final years with bassist Victor Bailey wherein the band moves away from experimental and pop jazz to world music under the strong influence of co-bandleader Joe Zawinul. | |||
| Bill Wyman Discusses His New Book "Billy In The Wars" | 28 oct. 2023 | 00:40:50 | |
Author, historian, charity cricketer, archeologist, and founding member of the Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman joins hosts and fellow bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest book Billy In The Wars on Pegasus Books. An illustrated memoir, the book recounts Wyman's experiences as a young boy growing up in wartime Britain.ย | |||