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This short interview is a masterclass in drum technique and improvisation from a unique drummer. In 1998 I wrote and hosted a music series INSIDE IMPROVISATION for BBC Radio 2.

I interviewed Grammy winning drummer Danny Gottlieb (the original ‪@PatMethenyOfficial‬ Group, Gary Burton, Mahavishnu/John McLaughlin, Blues Brothers, Randy Brecker, Stan Getz, Eliane Elias, Gary Sinese).

This short interview is followed by a bit of a track from my 1988 album, Santa Rita. “The Seduction of Art” ©1998Niles Smiles Music (BMI) features Danny on drums with the great Mark Egan on Bass, (Danny’s partner in their group Elements), Chris Hunter (alto sax), Steve Hamilton (keys) and Richard Niles (guitar).

A Drum Lesson From Danny Gottlieb

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SiriusXM broadcaster Andromeda Turre is a singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and environmental activist. She has won multiple awards for her work for tolerance, and Advancing Equity.

In this interview she talks with Richard Niles about ‘growing up jazz’ with her parents, respected musicians Steve Turre and Akua Dixon, her development as an innovative musical force, and her new ‘jazz suite’ “From the Earth” dedicated to her environmental concerns.

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Andromeda Turre is Good for the Environment!

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Adi Yeshaya is an acclaimed composer, arranger, educator, and jazz pianist who came to Minneapolis from Israel in the early 80s. Hear his story in this interview with Richard Niles where they discuss his work with Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, and Burt Bacharach, and reveal their insider’s view of creativity in action.

Check his website here: https://www.adiyeshaya.com/

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ADI YESHAYA meets Prince, Aretha, Whitney, & Burt! Part 2

#AdiYeshayaInterview #RadioRichard #JazzComposer #MusicLegend #CreativeInsights #MusicalJourney

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Radio Richard Theme ©2023 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) By Richard Niles, Performed by Kim Chandler & Christopher Hansley 

Dr. Richard Niles with another message for creativity, freedom, inclusivity, innovation, diversity, and world peace!

#RecordingAcademy #GrammyAwards #dukeellington #BobDylan #TheBeatles #MilesDavis #RichardNiles #Jazz #Pop #WTF

More is Better than Less, Always #Grammys2023

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Radio Richard Theme ©2023 Niles Smiles Music (BMI)

Tino Macchia has a powerful and passionate voice, singing the classics of traditional pop. His story is a fascinating tale of a musician who played the accordion on countless gigs until a night at a karaoke bar changed his life.

With no training or preparation, Tino became a rising star performing on the California club scene , in-demand and in control. In this interview with Richard Niles,

Tino talks about his Italian family and musical upbringing, and how that night at the karaoke bar transformed his life. And ‘unplugged’ with Richard and Alexander Niles, he performs a song from his tribute show to Tom Jones, “Green, Green Grass of Home”

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How to Become a Singer OVERNIGHT

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Composer/producer Richard Niles asks fellow Grammy members to give new artist a chance. Radio Richard loves ideas because IDEAS MAKE YOU BETTER!

FYI. FYC. Give New Artists A Chance #Grammys2023

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#recordingacademy #grammy2023 #richardniles #radiorichard #musicbusiness #aandr #newartists  

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"Miro's a Hero” ©2023 Niles Smiles Music (BMI)

Adi Yeshaya is an acclaimed composer, arranger, educator, and jazz pianist who came to Minneapolis from Israel in the early 80s. Hear his story in this interview with Richard Niles where they discuss his work with Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, and Burt Bacharach, and reveal their insider’s view of creativity in action.

Check his website here: https://www.adiyeshaya.com/

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ADI YESHAYA meets Prince, Aretha, Whitney, & Burt! Part 1

#AdiYeshayaInterview #RadioRichard #JazzComposer #MusicLegend #CreativeInsights #MusicalJourney

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Guitar, BERKLEE, Technology, & The Beatles! Lauren Passarelli has been a Guitar Professor at Berklee College of Music since 1984.She’s also a Singer/ Songwriter, Beatles’ Expert, Creativity & Technology Clinician, Recording Engineer, Music Producer & Arranger. 

Lauren has conducted songwriting workshops, guitar presentations & concerts of original music throughout New England. She is now Professor of Music Production & Technology with hundreds of videos on YouTube and CDs and digital downloads of her songs available worldwide.

Lauren talks about music education, guitars, the Beatles and more with Richard Niles. She also plays songs from her great new album SNOWCAKE!

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It's fun being George Harrison - Lauren Passarelli Interview

#Guitar #BERKLEE #Technology #TheBeatles #MusicEducation #SingerSongwriter #Creativity #RecordingEngineer #MusicProducer #Arranger #SongwritingWorkshops #GuitarPresentations #Concerts #OriginalMusic #NewEngland #MusicProduction #Technology #YouTube #CDs #DigitalDownloads #MusicianInterview #RichardNiles #Snowcake #GeorgeHarrison

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My 4-Part BBC documentary on the life of legendary actress and singer Doris Day, whose compassion led her to become one of the world’s foremost animal rights activists.

In this last episode, I featured Comstock, who worked on her films, Jackie Joseph, her co-star in two movies, Rock Hudson, her frequent co-star and real-life friend, Ray Evans, the songwriter behind the song "Que Sera Sera," and Norman Jewison, her director. They talk about Doris' infectious personality, incredible talent, and dedication to animal rights. This podcast episode also covers her retirement as a pet rescuer, highlighting how she used her platform to make a difference. Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Doris Day.

DORIS DAY Sentimental Journey RARE Documentary and Interview! - Episode 4 (Epilogue)

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#peterugolo #richardniles #radiorichard #richardnilesinterview #milesdavis #thefugitive #theuntouchables

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My 4-Part BBC documentary on the life of legendary actress and singer Doris Day, whose compassion led her to become one of the world’s foremost animal rights activists. I feature rare interviews with Doris Day and interviews with her friends and colleagues, Andy Williams, Les Brown Jr., Kay Ballard, Stumpy Brown, and arranger Frank Comstock. For the whole story, watch all 4 Episodes. Subscribe to our channel for more great interviews with great artists.

DORIS DAY – Sentimental Journey RARE Documentary & Interview! - Episode 3

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#peterugolo #richardniles #radiorichard #richardnilesinterview #milesdavis #thefugitive #theuntouchables

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Radio Richard Theme ©2023 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) By Richard Niles, Performed by Kim Chandler & Richard Niles