Hip-BoneMusic presents BONE2PICK

Bone2Pick goes outside our brass box for the month of March 2016 featuring a stimulating sit down with the incomparable saxophonist and lead alto virtuoso Dick Oatts. Dick graciously shares his thoughts about growing up in Iowa, the phenomenal story of how he ended up on the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, his contribution to the super group Flim & the BBs, what he looks for in a lead trumpet and...

Happy New Year to all from Hip-Bone Music! No better way to kick off our 2018 bone2pick series than by sitting down with the always virtuosic, always ingenious and always impassioned, Dr. Gil Goldstein. As only he can, Gil takes us on an insightful and entertaining ride through the highlights of his extraordinary career. Meeting Pat Martino for the first time in the mid 70s, the influence of his l...

February 2016 celebrates the incredible life and career of a true virtuosic pioneer, the great Julie Landsman. Julie graciously sits down with Michael to discuss her extraordinary 25 year run as principal horn of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, her first principal job in the Houston Symphony, what it’s like to be a trailblazer in the world of brass, how she became one of the great french horn te...

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". Sept 2013: Michael Davis interviews Chuck Findley. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Happy Holidays from Hip-Bone Music! We hope 2017 has been filled with success and happiness for all and that you’ve enjoyed our bone2pick series along the way. We close out the year featuring a dynamic sit down with winemaker, musician, restauranteur, entrepreneur, and philanthropist extraordinaire Ted Hall. Ted generously shares his thoughts on his award winning Long Meadow Ranch winery, founding...

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Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". July 2013: Michael Davis interviews Marshall Gilkes and Ryan Keberle. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

The month of Thanksgiving finds us most grateful for the opportunity to sit down with the brilliant Grammy nominated composer/trombonist/band leader Alan Ferber. One of the most in demand musicians on the international jazz scene, Alan has just released his 8th acclaimed CD as a leader – Jigsaw. Alan’s myriad touring and recording credits include Esperanza Spalding, Ted Nash, Miguel Zenon, Lee Kon...

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". December 2015: How better to celebrate the holidays and close out 2015 than a stimulating conversation with one of the most inventive, creative and dynamic trumpeters of any generation, the transcendent Tim Hagans. Tim sits down with Michael for an open conversation on anything and everything, including his tenure with the Stan Kenton Orchestr...

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". June 2013: Michael Davis interviews Ben Baldanza. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2Pick heads west for an impromptu sit down with two San Francisco Symphony stalwarts, former principal trombonist Mark Lawrence and current trombonist Paul Welcomer. Mark and Paul generously share their thoughts on what it takes to build a successful orchestral career, how to navigate through the demanding audition process, what playing qualities they value most in colleagues and students and...

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". November 2015: Michael Davis interviews Steve Shires. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". May 2013: Michael Davis interviews Phil Myers. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2Pick heads back to school with an inspired sit down showcasing one of the great American composers of our time, Mr. Eric Ewazen. Today’s preeminent composer of music for brass soloists and ensembles, Eric shares his incredible insight on a number of topics including the influence of his Ukrainian heritage in his music, his humble beginnings as a composer in New York, his process of starting a...

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". October 2015: Michael Davis interviews Scott Hartman. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". April 2013: Michael Davis interviews Dave Taylor. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". September 2015: Michael Davis interviews Michael Dease and Mike Rodriquez. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2Pick heats up the month of August with a dynamic sit down featuring the omnipotent Douglas Purviance. A Grammy Award winning producer, bass trombonist extraordinaire and contractor to the jazz world’s most elite artists, Douglas’s exceptional 40 year career has included his long time association with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis), being a charter member of the Carnegie Ha...

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". March 2013: Michael Davis interviews the Boston Symphony Orchestra trombone section. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". August 2015: Michael Davis interviews Mark Gould. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". December 2012: Michael Davis interviews Joe Alessi. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". July 2015: Michael Davis interviews Bob Millikan. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2pick heats up for the month of July with a heartfelt and informative interview with the incomparable Marcus Printup. A member of the iconic Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra since 1993, Marcus shares his thoughts on growing up in Conyers, GA, his important relationship with the great Wynton Marsalis, recording his 14 CDs as a solo artist, performing and recording with Betty Carter, Marcus Robe...

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". November 2012: Michael Davis interviews Gene Pokorny. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". June 2015: Michael Davis interviews John Fedchock. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com