The Jake Feinberg Show

My guest today survives in the world of music because of his open mindedness  when it comes to musical settings. In an early time he probably would have been picked up by one of the Titans and caravan around the world playing 3 sets a night at some club. His identity would be one known by the records he did as an accompanist and the photos. His identity would be his unique sound that would en...

Owner of Norman's Rare Guitars talks about his relationship with Johnny and his role in putting the right axe in his hands. 

Musician and owner of Norman's Rare Guitars talks about his life on the bandstand and the magical memories that continue today. 

Brilliant keyboardist and arranger talk's about breaking into the New York City studio scene. 

Brilliant pianist, composer and arranger talks about connecting with the Godfather of Soul James Brown and making his own iconic record on People. 

Third stream pianist talks about taking music to a spiritual level within the group context. 

Brilliant composer and pianist talks about his philosophy and point of view as it relates to the form of a song and the subsequent conversation amongst the band.  

Decorated sound engineer and inventor for the Grateful Dead talks about his life as a working musician and then becoming a "translator" for a band known for the live performances.

Double bassist and teacher talks about learning under masters like Bob Cranshaw and transferring that wisdom into his own playing in all musical settings.

Melodic and inventive trumpeter talks about the different musical tributaries which led to a career as a sound seeker. 

All-encompassing drummer talks about learning under masters Joe Morello and Mel Lewis and taking that wisdom and incorporating it into his own musical point of view.

Location: Winter Count, AZ The true nature reveals itself all the time. It is the process by which you are able to look in the mirror and not look back except to promote the values of Elvin Jones, Colin Walcott and my guest. To swing was never s question for my guest as well. It just mattered that it feels good. Music of Another Present era is finding your true nature in the music of Oregon a band...

Burning guitarist talks about being mentored by black blues players in Chicago and carrying that over to bands like Illinois Speed Press and Fabulous Rhinestones. 

Humble multi-instrumentalist and band leader talks about growing up playing in his father's local group and fostering those subtle attitudes to impact his own work in Buffalo Killers, The Gabbard Brothers and The Black Keys. 

Fluid drummer talks about being a Quiet Riot fanatic as a young boy in Columbia, playing with Dan Horne, and how he sings for his supper in Mexico City. 

Keyboard savant talks about the ebbs and flows of his creative spirit and how that intertwined with his interpretation of A Rainbow In Curved Air. 

Natural healer talks about finding inner peace within the construct embedded trauma and habitual stories, how she has found closure with these stories and taking a leap of faith with her Tendril Apothecary. 

Live from Dexter, OR with an original Merry Prankster

Sublime bassist and album designer talks about finding his own individual voice through musical journeys with John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.

Funk/Rock bassist talks about feeling his way through musical settings early in his life and later with David Blue, Batdorf & Rodney and Bob Weir. 

Dynamic singer songwriter talks about crafting songs that touch the heart. 

Mandolin player who enjoys a more angular approach to blue grass music while relying on the tenants of masters like John Hartford and Sam Bush to continue on her journey as a healer. 

Singer/songwriter and new member of Grateful Shred talks about the most gratifying moments of road dogging and finding inspiration as he and his family leave Brooklyn at least for the moment.

Voracious journalist and author talks about the many lifetimes he has led in writing about Sly Stone, Crosby Stills & Nash and Hollywood High among others. 

To lose yourself or see yourself from the outside looking in. Not worried about being micromanaged, playing free and escaping whatever's going on in your life. How hard is that? It can be very unless you consistently surround yourself with people who never put themselves above the music. Learning to converse improvisationally and going off into space is not something every musician can contribute...