THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST

It was a pleasure interviewing Kylie Fox. She is a wonderfully creative musician and lyricist who has much to share. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Chris Walz has been a long-time performer and educator of American music. He is deeply steeped in folk, bluegrass and blues and has a wonderful treasure trove of experience and knowledge to share with us in this episode. You will not want to miss it!!!!

Robin and Afton are a delightful couple who were a pleasure to interview. Both have extensive experience in music and have many wonderful anecdotes to share. You will not want to miss this episode.

Marlon Martinez has a wonderful background in music performing in both classical and jazz arenas. Marlon is also an expert on the composer Billy Strayhorn. You will not want to miss this episode.

Noah Jackson is a sincerely serious musician. He has worked with numerous luminaries in the jazz world and also fronts his own group. What big question does your music answer? Noah Jackson wants to know. We have a wonderful discussion about music, the resurgence of the Detroit Lions as well as some great inside information about the history and current jazz scene in Detroit.

Aubrey has a new album out just released November 1st. It is a real swinger with a hot band and her great vocals. We have a great discussion getting caught up after three years since our last interview. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Braxton Cook has a very impressive resume of work and experiences. We have a wonderful discussion about music and music making. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Tomoko and I have a wonderful chat about her recordings, her recent touring and work as a side person with a number of notable jazz musicians. This is an episode you will not want to miss!!!

Jeremy Powell is currently developing his newest recording. We have a marvelous discussion about his work and the jazz scene in New York. You will not want to miss this episode!!

Evan Boyer has a new album out entitled "The Devil In Me." We will be discussing his new album at length as well as Evan's creative process and his muse for songwriting. You will not want to miss this episode!

The Magnolia Janes are a duo based in Nashville and Illinois. Their songs relay some everyday challenges and overcoming them. They sing in beautiful harmonies and make a sweet sound. You will not want to miss my interview with The Magnolia Janes!!!

Charles Goold has a new album out entitled Triptych Lespri. His music combines straight-ahead hard bop with Haitian rhythms for a delightful mix. You should checkout his album and the interview I did with him in this episode!!!

Jayce Turley has not yet reached his 21st birthday, yet he writes and sings songs that sound like a lifetime of experience. You will enjoy the discussion I have with Jayce and you will not want to miss this episode!!!

Jon Beshay is firmly entrenched in the NYC jazz scene. He leads his own groups, writes for other bands and also creates music for theater pieces. We have a great talk about his work and the New York scene. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Holly has a new album out entitled Sweet Decline. We have a great discussion about her music, and the healing power of music. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Lyle is based in Asheville, North Carolina, a rich center of music and creative life. Lyle's music draws upon his classical training and his love of jazz and traditional Appalachian music. You will not want to miss this episode.

Camden West is a classically trained guitarist and singer songwriter. He comes to us with a deep artistic vision and has much to say as a songwriter.

Aubrey Johnson is a wonderful jazz musician and educator. She has performed with Bobby McFerrin and her uncle, the late Lyle Mays. A graduate of the New England Conservatory, she is currently active in New York as a performer at numerous jazz clubs. You will not want to miss this episode as Aubrey shares with us great insights into being a musician!!!!

Moonsville Collective is a Southern California bred folk band that just released their latest album A HUNDRED HIGHWAYS . Corey Adams leader of the band and I have a great discussion about folk and string band music and its lasting appeal. You will not want to miss this interview!!!!

Big Harp George has an ecyclopedic knowledge of Blues Harp playing and players!!! The discussion we have will delight, entertain and INFORM you. You will not want to miss this episode or Big Harp George's new album coming May 15, Cooking With Gas .

Lori has a new album out entitled WHEN THE MORNING COMES . We have a really good discussion about songs on the album and Lori's process for creating and writing songs. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!!

Hannah Gill possesses one of the most ebullient and upbeat musical personalities I've met. Her work with exudes a toe-tapping, Lindy Hopping good time. You will enjoy the wonderful discussion I have with Hannah about her career and the music she makes!!!!!

As the saying goes, Naama knows how to turn a phrase. She is wonderful interpreter of standards from the Great American Songbook. Her upcoming new album Wild Is Love, is a super collection addressing the attraction, bliss, heartbreak and truth about LOVE!!! You will not want to miss the interview I have with Naama!!!

Ava Swan is a unique voice on the American music scene. Her style of music draws from a number of sources and she writes with a very expressive voice. We have a great discussion about her songwriting and her work in the music world.

Being a fellow Mid-westerner, Leslie and I had a lot to talk about, especially the jazz scene in the Minneapolis area. We also talked about Leslie's wonderful voice, her recordings and approach to standards from the The Great American Songbook. We had a lot of fun, and you will too listening to this episode!!!!