Got Chops

On today's episode, Scott interviews Greg Pattillo, an American flutist, recognized worldwide for his signature beatbox flute sound. Since 2007, his solo videos have reached over 100 million views, featuring his arrangements, that span the gamut of musical styles, from Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers to Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Greg has been featured on TV shows that include Jay Leno an...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Tori Elliott, an American singer/songwriter/producer, and founder of her North Carolina indie pop band, Victoria Victoria. Tori’s songwriting style has been compared to the likes of Regina Spektor and Carole King, and a number of her songs have been featured on reality tv shows and film. In addition to her own works, Tori has released a number of recordings...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Steve Jankowski, a touring and freelance trumpet player in the New York City area, currently on tour with Nile Rodgers and Chic. He is one of only three trumpet players to tour with the legendary horn band Chicago, and was a member of Blood, Sweat and Tears for eight years, plus served as their Musical Director during his last six years. Other artists Steve...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Ron Wilson, the drummer and musical director for the American pop singer/songwriter, Lou Christie. He has graced the stage with iconic artists such as Darlene Love, Gary U.S. Bonds, Gloria Gaynor, Leslie Gore, Dave Valentin, and Bill Charlap, just to name a few. Ron holds a Master of Music degree from William Paterson University in New Jersey, and a Bachelo...

On today's episode, Scott interviews The Cello Doll, a cellist, composer, teacher, and musically gothic storyteller. She has received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in cello performance, and plays both acoustic and electric cellos. The Cello Doll has been making a name for herself on social media as a classical trained crossover artist since 2018, with followers of over 500k. Her rendition of...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Walfredo Reyes Jr., a globally sought after percussionist and drummer, who has successfully combined the rich history of Latin, Afro-Cuban and World Percussion with the drum set, and can play in a myriad of musical genres. He has performed and/or recorded with the “who’s who” of the music industry including Carlos Santana, Traffic, Steve Winwood, Lindsey Bu...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Chris Ruggiero, a vocalist that has been described as an “old soul”, at only 24 years old. Chris came to national attention when he performed on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials, and since then has toured the country, breathing new life into the songs of the 60s and 70s, by stripping them down and re-imagining them in his own style. He has...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Greg Giannascoli, a Grammy nominated marimba and percussion artist from Piscataway, N.J. He is a top prizewinner of numerous music competitions, and has appeared as a soloist with orchestras and in recitals throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Greg is also a sought after private instructor and clinician, who presents master classes at conservatories a...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Kevin Presutti, a sought after saxophonist, woodwind doubler and contractor from Pompton Plains, NJ. In addition to being the featured soloist with vocalist, Gary U.S. Bonds, he has also performed on legendary stages and arenas with iconic music artists that include Lou Christie, Chubby Checker, Steven Van Zandt, The Golden Boys, and Darlene Love, just to n...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Chloe Feoranzo, a recognized jazz clarinetist & vocalist from Los Angeles, California. At a young age, she mastered the art of playing dixieland and traditional jazz styles, before working as a freelance musician in New Orleans for four years. While touring with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Chloe was also featured on three of their hit YouTube produc...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Tito Puente Jr., a timbale player and band leader of both his Latin jazz ensemble and orchestra. He performs all over the world, honoring his Father’s legacy, who was known as the “King of Mambo”, Tito Puente. This year marks his Father’s centennial celebration, and the 60th anniversary of “Oye Como Va”, his Father’s hit song from 1962, which also became a hit...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Stu Dias, the lead vocalist and guitarist from Soggy Po’ Boys, a New Hampshire band that specializes in New Orleans jazz. Native to New England, Soggy Po’ Boys has quickly become an institution, spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at various venues that include concert halls, street corners, music festivals, bar...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Glenn Van Looy, one of the leading euphonium players of the twenty first century. He began playing the euphonium at eleven years old, in a local wind band conducted by his Father. Shortly after that, this prodigy was recruited to play with the championship “Festival Brass Band”, and “Brass Band Heist”, followed by joining one of the top bands in Europe, “Brass...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Andrew Greene, the founder/conductor of the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra. Mr. Greene is one of the leading authorities on orchestral ragtime and silent film accompaniment in the U.S. He is also the curator of several prominent orchestral collections, that totals over 15,000 selections, and focuses heavily on the music of 1882 to 1935. The Peacherine Rag...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Daniela Mars, a multi-flautist from Paris, France. Born in Japan, she was raised as a child in South Korea, Brazil and England, and speaks five different languages. At seven years old, she began to play classical flute, and continued throughout her college years at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England, where she mastered her art. Recognize...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Dr. David Wright, a multi-saxophonist and music educator from Rockwall, Texas. Dr. Wright holds three University degrees in both music education and saxophone performance. In the field of classical music, he was the principal saxophonist with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and is a current member of the Dallas Winds and the Texas Saxophone Quartet. He al...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Joey DeMaio, a recording engineer, guitarist, and owner of Shorefire Recording Studios in Long Branch, NJ. He started playing guitar at nine years old, studying with Jon Herington from Steely Dan, and jazz great, Tal Farlow. He has worked besides two of the most respected recording engineers of all time, Andy Johns, and Eddie Kramer, and has engineered at Abbey...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Veronika Vitazkova, a flautist, world woodwind player and recording artist from Vienna, Austria. Her performances can be heard on numerous film scores and sound tracks that include “Harry Potter”, “The Rings Of Power”, “Broad Peak” and “Frozen Planet II”. Most recently, she recorded nine of her world woodwinds for the Vienna Symphony Orchestra Library, that inc...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Joseph Makoviecki, an American Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist & Co-founder of the NJ indie-folk acoustic duo, Jackson Pines. After a chance encounter with Pete Seeger a number of years ago, he knew that he was going to become a folk singer and songwriter. He’s been described as “a gifted songwriter who is not afraid to write about serious situations and diffic...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Dr. Javier Nero, the Lead Trombonist with The U.S. Army Blues in Washington, D.C, an Arranger, Composer and Educator. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Juilliard School, a Master of Music degree from the University of Miami, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. His list of accomplishments i...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Erik Bosgraaf, a virtuosic Dutch recorder player, who has worked with well known orchestras and ensembles all over the world. He has recorded more than 20 CDs with works by Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi and Jacob van Eyck. His other musical accomplishments include approximately one hundred commissioned pieces written for him, collaborations with various Dutch film...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Joe Alterman, a highly regarded jazz and blues pianist who hails from Atlanta, Georgia. His playing has been praised by jazz pianists, Ramsey Lewis and Les McCann, as well as by the legendary jazz journalist, Nat Hentoff who wrote liner notes on three of his albums. Downbeat Magazine said his sound is reminiscent of the great jazz pianists of the 1950s. Today’s...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Paul Hanson, a world renowned bassoonist, who plays in the genres of classical, jazz and contemporary styles with equal proficiency, and is the pioneer of the electric bassoon. Paul has recorded and/or performed with drummer, Billy Cobham, banjo player, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, saxophonist, Jeff Coffin, and singer/songwriter, Jon Batiste, just to name a f...

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, Julian Hernandez, with whom he has worked on numerous recording dates and live performances since the 1980s. Julian is recognized in the NY/NJ area as a Vocalist, Producer, and Composer. In addition, he is a highly sought after recording session vocalist for producers that include Tony Garcia and the late-great, Tony Camillo. Julian has a rare gift;...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Gunhild Carling, a jazz artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer and dancer, who holds the title of “Sweden’s Queen of Swing”. Scott first became aware of her wide range of talents on Instagram and YouTube, and was immediately struck by her ability to go from one instrument to the next (often in the same song) with flawless technical execution and excellent improv...