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HFL 167 Cliff Goldmacher by Larry Powell

Chris Van Hof | Trombone, Ball State University | Studio HFL Podcast Larry Powell sits down with trombonist and Ball State University professor Chris Van Hof to talk pandemic life, Spanish immersion schooling, a wild week hosting the International Trombone Festival, building a studio culture from the ground up, and his love of S.E. Shires instruments. Chris also shares what it was like working as...

Andrew Hitz on Boston Brass, The Brass Junkies & TEM, Mentors, and Finding Creativity in the Pandemic The host returns to Studio HFL interviews begun in 2017, thanks past sponsors and supporters, and introduces an interview with tubist Andrew Hitz. Hitz discusses navigating the pandemic while helping his first-grade son Nicholas in online Spanish immersion, his wife’s work as a middle school band...

HFL 164: Georgina Jackson Georgina Jackson is a British trumpet player and vocalist based near Manchester, England. Known for her powerful lead trumpet playing and engaging stage presence, Georgina has performed on Cunard and P&O cruise ships, led her own touring show, and played with orchestras across Europe including the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra in Denmark. In this conversation, she talks about gro...

This is Larry's second interview with Rob Roy McGregor on Balquihidder Music, Publishing, and Practicing Trumpet Excerpts Rob talks about editing, trust, and avoiding gossip. They discuss publishing and distribution, including selling Balquihidder Music to Carl Fischer while keeping the Balquihidder imprint, moving eBooks onto Carl Fischer’s iTunes store, and placing Jean-Michel Pilc’s book It’s A...

Glenn Drewes on Big Band Road Life, Broadway, Sesame Street & Lessons from Buddy Rich The host returns to release long-delayed Studio HFL interviews, thanks early sponsors and patrons, and begins a conversation with trumpeter Glenn Drewes (calling from Long Island) about his career and the era’s booming music scene. Drewes recalls high school with Vince DiMartino, influential teacher Ed Delulio, a...

Wayne Tanabe joins the podcast from outside Waco, Texas after leaving New York City during the COVID-19 shutdown, discussing how the pandemic affected musicians, venues, and safe in-person instrument work. He describes continuing Yamaha-related R&D from home while planning safety protocols for customer visits, including concerns about aerosols and sanitation when testing brass instruments. Tanabe...

In-Depth Interview: The Evolution and Future of Trumpet Music Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the world of trumpet music with a seasoned expert. Starting with early memories linked to military life in Germany, the conversation traverses through a rich tapestry of musical history, focusing on pivotal works and notable composers like Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, and Victor Nes...

Behind the Scenes with Mike Sweeney: Composer, Arranger, and Educator In this episode, we take a deep dive into Mike Sweeney's career as a composer, arranger, and educator. Mike talks about his early days starting the Studio HFL interviews in 2017, his struggle with editing during COVID-19, and his gratitude for sponsors and Patreon subscribers. He details his extensive experience in music educati...

Studio HFL Interviews: Rediscovering Hidden Gems and Lifelong Lessons Inside the World of Classical Music and Jazz with Rob - A Journey from Michigan to L.A. Philharmonic In this episode, join host Larry and the legendary Rob as they embark on a journey through the world of music in Rob's life. Rob shares the genesis of his interest in music, his diverse experiences from jazz and psychology major...

Kenny Rampton: Jazz at Lincoln Center, Sesame Street & Finding Positivity Through Music Join us for an intimate conversation with Kenny Rampton, trumpet player with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Sesame Street. Kenny shares his journey from growing up in a musical family in Las Vegas to becoming one of New York's most respected jazz musicians. In this interview, Kenny discusses: • His 11-yea...

Studio HFL: Diving Deep into Trumpet Insights and Industry Chats In this engaging episode of Studio HFL, our host reconnects with devoted listeners and shares exciting news about continuing and upcoming interviews. Reflecting on the journey since 2017, the discussion acknowledges the invaluable support from various sponsors such as Eastman Music Company, S.E. Shires, Chopsaver, Austin Custom Brass...

Inside Stories from the Empire Brass Tour Manager - Chuck Wilson's Journey from Hershey to Boston and Beyond Join us on Studio HFL as host Larry welcomes Chuck Wilson, former tour manager for the iconic Empire Brass Quintet, for a fascinating discussion. Chuck shares his unique experiences working with legendary musicians like Rolf Smedvig, Charles Lewis, and Sam Pilafian. Hear about his early mus...

L.A. studios legend Rick Baptist joined me for an interview on October 12, 2020 for this fantastic insight into his career. Chapters/Key Moments 00:00 My Intro & Sponsor Info 03:54 Interview begins 08:48 Leaving trumpet to lead the AFM local 17:59 His story from the beginning 23:37 Getting to Vegas & rotation bands 32:49 The Brunson Brothers (great story!) 36:42 Playing lead 39:28 Getting to LA 47...

Director of Artist Services at Yamaha, John Wittmann joined me in the studio for a live interview on April 5, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

University of Utah Professor of Trumpet and member of Mirari, Peyden Shelton joined me in the studio for a live interview on March 29, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

Recording studio legend Gary Grant joined me in the studio for a live interview on March 22, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

Jari Villanueva, USAF (ret), and bugle call expert, joined me in the studio for a live interview on March 8, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

Mnozil Brass trumpeter Roman Rindberger joined me on October 2, 2020 for this fantastic insight into his career. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

Composer Peter Meechan joined me for an interview on December 15, 2020 to talk about Song of Hope, written for Ryan Anthony, and much more. You can find out more about Peter by visiting www.meechanmusic.com. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

Conn-Selmer Artist Morris Northcutt joined me in the studio for a live interview on February 15, 2022 to talk about and promote his new album release, Tonada. You can find that album on Amazon and via the Bob Reeves website at www.bobreeves.com. And, you can find out more about Morris at www.morrisnorthcutt.com. Find more interviews at www.studioHFL.com and while you're there sign up for the newsl...

This is my interview with Mark Buselli, Professor of Jazz Studies at Ball State University. This interview was streamed live on February 8, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

This is my 2nd interview with Conrad Jones, catching up with him after more than two years and finding out what he was up to. You'll enjoy this short interview where he talks about a very cool collaboration with ISO bass trombonist Riley Giampolo, the Two Gabagools. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Mu...

This is my interview with superstar trumpeter, Louis Dowdeswell. This interview was conducted November 20, 2020. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC

This is my interview with Butler University Composer in Residence Michael Schelle. This interview was conducted December 7, 2020. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC