Got Chops

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he began following on social media, Nina DiGregorio, an American violinist from Las Vegas, Nevada, who is also a bass guitarist, arranger, vocalist, businesswoman, and a pioneer of the electric rock violin. My guest holds both a bachelors and masters degree in violin performance, is a Yamaha String Artist, the founder and leader of her female st...

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, New Jersey’s own, Marc Hoffman, a well-known music producer, singer, songwriter, drummer and vocal coach. Marc has written or co-written works for various recording artists around the globe, that include Miho Nakayama from Japan, Jailene, from Puerto Rico, music for American daytime soap operas, plus two original compositions that appear in the 1984...

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he’s never met or performed with, Jennifer Wharton, an American freelance NYC bass trombonist, who also doubles on tenor trombone and tuba. She’s played in a number of iconic broadway pit orchestras that include West Side Story and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Her recording credits include the show, Mrs. Maisel, and the Grammy-winning r...

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, Ed Alstrom, a multi-talented musician, who holds a B.M. degree in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College, where he studied classical music during the day, while playing jazz, pop and rock gigs at night. A highly sought after organist in the tri-state area, he can play seamlessly in all styles of music, in addition to singing, and playing k...

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he’s never met or performed with, Rob Paparozzi, an American Grammy-nominated harmonicist and singer from NJ. Rob is widely recognized as a former member of the original Blues Brothers Band and the reformed Jazz-Rock group, Blood, Sweat & Tears. His credits include opening several times for Bruce Springsteen in the 1970s, touring with countr...

On today's episode, Scott interviews a renowned songwriter/singer, Larry Weiss, who penned such classic hits that include, Glen Campbell’s hit “Rhinestone Cowboy” (1976 CMA Country Song of the Year), “Bend Me, Shape Me” (1968 International Song), recorded by The American Breed, and “Hi Ho Silver Lining”, recorded by English rock guitarist, Jeff Beck in 1967. He is also recognized for his vocal on...

On today's episode, Scott interviews an exciting new Reggae Artist, Joe Sambo. Scott played with Joe’s dad Jimmy, for a number of years on the road. His debut album, “The Wrong Impression”, ranked #1 on the reggae billboard charts in 2019. During that same year, he was awarded Best Male Artist at The New England Music Awards. His original tune, “Beef” is a #1 hit in Hawaii. Joe’s larger than life...

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, Wayne Tarnowski. As a former senior recording engineer at CBS Records in NYC, and chief recording engineer at Caribou Ranch in Colorado, his engineering talents have graced albums by Chicago, Elton John, Weather Report, Billy Joel, The Beach Boys, Earth, Wind and Fire, REO Speedwagon, and Edgar Winter. In addition, he collaborated with legendary mus...

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, John Hoesly, an arranger/composer in the NY/NJ metropolitan area, who was a studio-staff bass player for Grammy award winning record producer, Tony Camillo. He began playing professionally at the age of fourteen and then attended the Manhattan School of Music as a composition major. His recording credits include playing behind musical artists that i...

On today's episode, Scott interviews a musician that he’s never met or performed with, Cory Pesaturo (a.k.a. CPez), the only person to ever win the trio of World Championships on Acoustic, Digital & Jazz Accordion. He is also a Guinness World Record Holder, breaking the Marathon Accordion Record, in which he played for 32 Hours & 14 Minutes. Cory’s extensive resume includes two TED Talks,...

On today's episode, Scott interviews his friend, the 2009 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Mark Sganga, whose diverse career includes performing credits that include sharing the stage with Larry Coryell & Herbie Hancock, playing opposite the legendary Taj Mahal & Les Paul, and being featured as a performer & judge at The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. &nbs...

On today's episode, Scott interviews his good friend, New Jersey's own trumpeter, Joe Mosello, whose impressive career includes touring credits with: the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band in Washington, D.C., and the legendary Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (Joe also played on four of Maynard’s albums).  Joe has played dozens of Broadway shows, was a member of the Tony Awards Orchestra...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Jazz Vocalist, Sandy Sasso, who has fronted legendary big bands that include the iconic Benny Goodman and Nelson Riddle Orchestras.  Her unmistakable rich sound is evident in her live performances and her four self produced albums. You'll hear Sandy talk about how she developed her chops, including the great stories she shared with Scott about her life and...

On today's episode, Scott interviews Saxophonist and Founder of Drake Mouthpieces, Aaron Drake, a killer jazz player and genius mouthpiece maker.  This innovator brings his experience and passion to each mouthpiece, to ensure the player will receive a mouthpiece that will exceed their expectations. His artist endorsers are the who’s who in the saxophone world, ranging from iconic giants that...