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Side Player Stories

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Get an in-depth look inside the lives of professional musicians. Hosted by musician and 89.9 FM producer Jesse Morgado, Side Player Stories offers fast-paced and fun conversations with musical guests who are "side players" – artists whose unique talents and musical abilities create opportunities to make their living playing for many different bands.

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Episodes

Jeff Coffin - Episode 07 19.08.2021 49:56

You may know the Dave Matthews Band...and their saxophonist? Well, that's Jeff Coffin. Since 2008, he h as been touring and grooving fronting other bands in his spare time. Pr eviously he was part of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones racking up 3 Grammy's along the way.

The Baylor Project - Episode 06 12.08.2021 54:47

Singer Jean Baylor and drummer Marcus Baylor – are musical collaborators, music industry respected veterans, and - husband and wife. Marcus was a member of the Grammy-winning group The Yellowjackets, and he has performed/recorded with Cassandra Wilson, John Scofield and Kenny Garrett. Jean Baylor was one-half of the platinum-selling duo Zhané .

Carol Kaye - Episode 05 05.08.2021 49:40

The legend. One of the most influential studio musicians of the 50's and 60's. She improvised iconic bass and guitar lines for an impressive number of pop hits: Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Joe Cocker, Ike & Tina Turner, Frank Zappa, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny & Cher and The Beach Boys. Hundreds of film and television soundtracks include her sound and style as well. Carol tells her story - from the very b...

Zach Rudulph - Episode 04 29.07.2021 55:09

With a smile as big as his heart, there is no doubt that Zach Rud u lph was meant to be on a stage rocking out with the best of them. This infectious, all-around great guy and bassist currently plays with pop artist Andy Grammar.

Eva Gardner - Episode 03 22.07.2021 37:35

Bassist, recording artist, songwriter and LA bar owner Eva Gardner has toured with Pink for the last 14 years and has made a name for herself as a first-call musician for countless artists. With inspiration and talent running rampant in the household from father Kim Gardner and friends, the bass and a life in music has been her path.

Carey Frank - Episode 02 15.07.2021 28:32

Hammond B3 organist, pianist, keyboardist and UCF graduate Carey Frank has a vast range from jazz to punk rock. Since relocating to Los Angeles he has become an in-demand side player – working with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Social Distortion and more.

Liberty DeVitto - Episode 01 08.07.2021 43:44

Billy Joel's former drummer for 30 years Liberty DeVitto tells all in his new memoir – and this unfiltered character has no problem sharing stories that will have you laughing along with him on the first episode of Side Player Stories.