Radio Richard | Richard Niles Podcast

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra. Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vo...

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.   Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including...

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra. Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vo...

Award-winning guitarist Nigel Price has been called "the saviour of jazz" for his campaign to raise awareness and cash for GRASSROOTS venues. He discusses this and shows us his guitar, the Fibonacci Londoner! Don't miss this interview with a living jazz master! Recorded in the hot sunshine of a lovely English garden. Subscribe, share, groove! The Price Revealed: how Nigel saved jazz #NigelPrice #R...

SEVENTEEN is about giving voice to the next generation. Richard Niles interviewed creators, composer Ron Ramin and librettist/producer Portia Kamons. SEVENTEEN conveys the recent experiences of young Americans as they confront an unprecedented range of challenges, from gun violence to climate change, and offers a glimpse of what it means to be on the cusp of adulthood in America today. #RonRamin #...

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra. Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vo...

This short interview is a masterclass in drum technique and improvisation from a unique drummer. In 1998 I wrote and hosted a music series INSIDE IMPROVISATION for BBC Radio 2. I interviewed Grammy winning drummer Danny Gottlieb (the original ‪@PatMethenyOfficial‬ Group, Gary Burton, Mahavishnu/John McLaughlin, Blues Brothers, Randy Brecker, Stan Getz, Eliane Elias, Gary Sinese). This short interv...

SiriusXM broadcaster Andromeda Turre  is a singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and environmental activist. She has won multiple awards for her work for tolerance, and Advancing Equity. In this interview she talks with Richard Niles about ‘growing up jazz’ with her parents, respected musicians Steve Turre and Akua Dixon, her development as an innovative musical force, and her new ‘jazz suite’ “F...

A new group calling themselves The Dog Walkers contacted us. They say they know the dogs of America better than anyone, and they say they are not being eaten. They’ve even made a record to prove it! And they got their dogs to help make the record! Let me know what you think! The dogs are Codi and Wan! #TheDogWalkers #CodiAndWan #DogsOfAmerica #NotBeingEaten #DogRecord #PetAlbum #DogMusic #AnimalAd...

Out tomorrow from ProMixAcademy, my new interviews with Grammy winner Leo Sayer take you inside his vocal techniques, his songwriting, how he deals with the business, touring advice, how to develop your own style, the constant exploration at the heart of his creativity! He also talks about working with producers David Courtney, Adam Faith, Richard Perry, Arif Mardin, Alan Tarney, and… his new self...

Screenwriter Jesse L. Lasky, Jr. tells his Hollywood tales as an insider stories and insights sparkling with poetry, humor, and the heat of first-hand observation. The son of the man who produced Hollywood’s first feature film, Jesse’s book is the history of the film industry, the birth of an artform, and a compelling personal memoir. There are revealing portraits of Lasky Sr., and his partners Sa...

Join composer Richard Niles as he sits down with the extraordinary artists behind the creation of his groundbreaking album, "Adventures for Cello and Piano." In this podcast, discover the compelling WHY behind its creation, and the behind-the-scenes stories of HOW this innovative album came to life. Richard Niles takes classical sophistication to new heights by blending it with contemporary audaci...

These tips from the masters are a unique resource for all improvising musicians. In Part 2, composer/guitarist Dr. Richard Niles talks to Pat Metheny, Bob Belden, Randy Brecker, Martin Taylor, David Chesky, HIROMI, Ronnie Cuber, Soweto Kinch, Janek Gwizdala, and Paquito D'Rivera. Improvisation tips from the Masters Part 2 Watch this episode in video HERE #improvisation #MusicInterviews #Composer #...

These interviews are a unique resource for all improvising musicians. In Part 1, composer/guitarist Dr. Richard Niles talks to Gary Burton, Mark King, Kyle Eastwood, Randy Brecker, and Paquito D'Rivera. Improvisation tips from the Masters Part 1 Watch this episode in video HERE #improvisation #MusicInterviews #Composer #Guitarist #DrRichardNiles #GaryBurton #MarkKing #KyleEastwood #RandyBrecker #P...

Mastering the Bass with Jeff Berlin Explore the world of bass mastery with Jeff Berlin, a highly acclaimed electric bassist since the 1970s. In this insightful interview, Richard delves into Jeff's collaborations with notable artists like Gary Burton, Bill Bruford, Alan Holdsworth, Gary Husband, and Dennis Chambers. Gain valuable insights into Jeff's concepts of achieving "Bass Mastery" and the ar...

Jeff Berlin has been one of the most acclaimed electric bassists since the 1970s. In another informative interview, Richard asks him about the artists he’s worked with ( Gary Burton, Bill Bruford, Alan Holdsworth, Gary Husband, Dennis Chambers) and his concepts about achieving “Bass Mastery” and being a creative artist. Don’t miss Part 2 from a master of the bass! Jeff Berlin Interview Part 1 Watc...

Adi Yeshaya is an acclaimed composer, arranger, educator, and jazz pianist who came to Minneapolis from Israel in the early 80s. Hear his story in this interview with Richard Niles where they discuss his work with Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, and Burt Bacharach, and reveal their insider’s view of creativity in action. Check his website here: https://www.adiyeshaya.com/ Wat...

Dr. Richard Niles with another message for creativity, freedom, inclusivity, innovation, diversity, and world peace! #RecordingAcademy #GrammyAwards #dukeellington #BobDylan #TheBeatles #MilesDavis #RichardNiles #Jazz #Pop #WTF More is Better than Less, Always #Grammys2023 Watch this episode in video HERE Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE Buy Richard's acclaimed books ...

Tino Macchia has a powerful and passionate voice, singing the classics of traditional pop. His story is a fascinating tale of a musician who played the accordion on countless gigs until a night at a karaoke bar changed his life. With no training or preparation, Tino became a rising star performing on the California club scene , in-demand and in control. In this interview with Richard Niles, Tino t...

Composer/producer Richard Niles asks fellow Grammy members to give new artist a chance. Radio Richard loves ideas because IDEAS MAKE YOU BETTER! FYI. FYC. Give New Artists A Chance #Grammys2023 Watch this episode in video HERE #recordingacademy #grammy2023 #richardniles #radiorichard #musicbusiness #aandr #newartists   Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE Buy Richard's acc...

Adi Yeshaya is an acclaimed composer, arranger, educator, and jazz pianist who came to Minneapolis from Israel in the early 80s. Hear his story in this interview with Richard Niles where they discuss his work with Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, and Burt Bacharach, and reveal their insider’s view of creativity in action. Check his website here: https://www.adiyeshaya.com/ Wat...

Guitar, BERKLEE, Technology, & The Beatles! Lauren Passarelli has been a Guitar Professor at Berklee College of Music since 1984.She’s also a Singer/ Songwriter, Beatles’ Expert, Creativity & Technology Clinician, Recording Engineer, Music Producer & Arranger.  Lauren has conducted songwriting workshops, guitar presentations & concerts of original music throughout New England. She is now Professor...

My 4-Part BBC documentary on the life of legendary actress and singer Doris Day, whose compassion led her to become one of the world’s foremost animal rights activists. In this last episode, I featured Comstock, who worked on her films, Jackie Joseph, her co-star in two movies, Rock Hudson, her frequent co-star and real-life friend, Ray Evans, the songwriter behind the song "Que Sera Sera," and No...

My 4-Part BBC documentary on the life of legendary actress and singer Doris Day, whose compassion led her to become one of the world’s foremost animal rights activists. I feature rare interviews with Doris Day and interviews with her friends and colleagues, Andy Williams, Les Brown Jr., Kay Ballard, Stumpy Brown, and arranger Frank Comstock. For the whole story, watch all 4 Episodes. Subscribe to...

My 4-Part BBC documentary on the life of legendary actress and singer Doris Day, whose compassion led her to become one of the world’s foremost animal rights activists. I feature rare interviews with Doris Day and interviews with her friends and colleagues, Andy Williams, Les Brown Jr., Kay Ballard, Stumpy Brown, and arranger Frank Comstock. For the whole story, watch all 4 Episodes. Subscribe to...