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The Music Man: Seventy-Six Trombones Wilson Ford and Ensemble Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ

The Music Man: Goodnight, My Someone Featuring Toni Holm Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ

The Music Man: The Sadder, But Wiser Girl Featuring Wilson Ford Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey

Discover how one musician broke the boundaries of traditional strings. In this episode of Mister Radio, host Marshall Katzman sits down with Will Patton, a legendary Vermont-based multi instrumentalist and global pioneer of jazz mandolin. While most people associate the mandolin strictly with bluegrass, Will has spent decades using his vintage Gibson A model to redefine the instrument. From bliste...

If you are a jazz vinyl purist, you know the thrill of the hunt. You know what it’s like to flip through dusty crates at 6 AM, looking for that one holy grail press. A record that didn't just capture a moment in time, but completely pushed the boundaries of what acoustic jazz could be. In 1987, a blistering quintet-turned-septet stepped into a New York studio and cut a self-titled record that has...

The Music Man: Piano Lesson Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ Toni Holm and Lois Dolt Always Booking Guests! Get Heard on Mister Radio! No Cost, No Strings Attached! Are you an artist, activist, scientist, or storyteller with a message that needs to be heard? Mister Radio wants to feature you. We offer free, deep-dive interviews covering any topic under the sun...

It is the night before the Celtic Festival of Beltane, an ancient May Day ritual where the otherworldly realm draws close. As Druids march, dark spirits rise in the shadows—only to be conquered by the brilliance of light. Young maidens hang festive boughs while blindfolded boys meet on the drumlins to eat charcoal-marked ember cakes. One unlucky fellow drawing the stained piece must leap the bonfi...

The Music Man Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ You Got Trouble Wilson Ford and Ensemble

The Music Man: Iowa Stubborn Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey Ensemble

The Music Man: Overture Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey

The Music Man: Rock Island Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey Richard Livingson and Traveling Salesmen Marshall Katzman, train conductor

From the iTunes Vaults, originally published Jun 8, 2020 93 . Here I Am, Lord Here I Am, Lord 1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? (Refrain) Here I am, Lord Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I...

ABRAXAS, from the 1971 album Lone Wolf by Kurt Carpenter. Recorded on analog tape Circa 1970 7 1/2 IPS 2-TRACK stereo

Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century "He has been composing music since he was four years old and at the age of eight found it necessary to defend his original style against the criticisms of his piano teacher. Since then after study in the New England Conservatory; the winning of two Guggenheim grants; and recognition through a National Institute of Arts and Le...

Today's guest journeyed from Soviet Russia to The United States of America to become a key member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. With the Messengers, he has performed at major concert halls, clubs, and festivals all over the world, and made numerous television appearances with the Messengers in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. In the United States he has made television appearances on "To Tell The Tru...

Today's guest is a Minneapolis-based writer and director whose works include Rideshare, Lucid Dreams, See You Soon, and the acclaimed feature film, BLACK in Minneapolis. A recipient of the 2020 McKnight Media Artist Fellowship and a 2022 Catalyst Story Institute alum, he started his career in documentary filmmaking when he was 14 years old, with many of his stories revolving around social justice....

Today's guest journeyed from Soviet Russia to The United States of America to become a key member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. With the Messengers, he has performed at major concert halls, clubs, and festivals all over the world, and made numerous television appearances with the Messengers in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. In the United States he has made television appearances on "To Tell The Tru...

I’ve always loved trains, whether they were my childhood model trains or real trains, trains have been an adventure for me all of my life, so it was only natural for me to take the auto train to Florida for a visit with the grand-kids. Traveling on the Auto Train offers a unique and convenient way to explore the East Coast of the United States without leaving your car behind. Operated by Amtrak, t...

"Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll First produced while studying television production in 1970 at the University of Michigan and recorded in black and white using 2” recording tape, combining puppets with live actors. The opening and closing segments of this updated color production utilize the original puppets that were used in the black and white version some 50 years ago. Ironically I started creat...

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“House of the Rising Sun” In Memory of Josh White Jr. (1940–2024) Hurdy Gurdy Coffee House, Paramus, New Jersey, September 10, 1988

"What is Christmas", a demo tape sampled by "Mister Radio" with lyrics by Miguel de la Vega and an unknown musician. Originally recorded on audio cassette. It was around 1970 when my step-brother Miguel Ernesto Lasso De La Vega, known as "Mickey" to his friends, began writing volumes of song lyrics. He may have started earlier with poems, but my brother passed in 1991 so I'll never know. Watch the...

The famous Stoic philosopher, Seneca, believed that fear is not a sign of weakness but rather a natural human emotion. Seneca believed that fear can be useful in helping us prepare for potential obstacles and challenges. How does one overcome fear, and how does one find purpose in one's life? You might try to google an answer but you'll end up with hundreds of suggestions from this search. Or you...

"He's Knocking At My Door", a demo tape with lyrics by Miguel de la Vega and Gordon Florence. Recorded by National Songwriters Guild, 2421 Walnut Rd., Pontiac, Michigan and performed by "unknown" musicians. It was around 1970 when my step-brother Miguel Ernesto Lasso DeLaVega, known as "Mickey" to his friends, began writing volumes of song lyrics. He may have started earlier with poems, but my bro...

It was around 1970 when my step-brother Miguel Ernesto Lasso DeLaVega, known as "Mickey" to his friends, began writing volumes of song lyrics. He may have started earlier with poems, but my brother passed in 1991 so I'll never know. Special thanks to EK Bruhn https://ekbruhn.com/, Jeff Burger https://byjeffburger.com/, Steve Perrett https://www.songstuff.com/music-business/article/music-business-s...