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In this episode, I interview "superfan"  Robert Shahid,  Host of the Baltimore Blend WEAA 88.9FM.   Robert shows me that James Brown has a jazz side to his music and he share a handful of songs from the 60's to prove the point.. Robert Shahid was extremely knowledge and a great guest of the show.   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7HKmMrFB4vAQm3SKzvftA Facebook:...

In this episode, Paul Carr is at the Caton Castle, in Baltimore, MD and he playing with Bootsie Barns from Philadelphia, PA I did a remote interview with him and you can hear the band tune up and the crowd starting to enter the club...  Tonight they  are playing selections from sax legend Dexter Gordon.  I am interviewing Paul about the show and the selections he chose to play for t...

SOMETHING came from Baltimore the Podcast" is now has it's own show called, "Something came from Baltimore THE SHOW!"  You can hear the show on exclusively on "TheBocX.com" Thursday's at  7:00pm EST.  I recommend that you check out this radio station, it has a sound that I really love.  There is something special going on. This is a cool interview lesson.  I told Speech th...

Christian Sands - Grammy Nomination 2021,  Good Luck!   Christian Sands "Be Water" new recording was released on July 17, 2020 on the Mack Avenue Record label.  We have fun with Christian Sands when we gave him "20 Questions Covig 19 Style".  Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu?  Babyface vs Teddy Riley?  All Questions will be answered.   "Be Water" is a great album,...

Listen to a previously posted interview with Paula Cole.  The first version was a full length interview instead of a SOMETHING came from Baltimore podcast, because we had just a great time chatting together and I wanted to share the whole conversation (SCFB 115: Revolutionary Deep-Dive Pcast).   The first interview never made it to the airwaves, until now.   This is a radio edit for...

Jihee Heo is a masterful piano player who has God on her side.  Her new recording  "Are You Ready" is an emotional snapshot of her life now!  Struggling with Covig 19, Green Card Drama, Living in New York City, and being a powerhouse pianist finding her way through life, Jihee Heo is ready to face the world head-on!   LISTEN TO THE STATION:  "TheBocX.com"   Buy the Mu...

Duke Robillard and his Friends race to the finish line mid-March 2020, to complete his latest recording "Blues Bash" before the Covig 19 shutdown.  Former "Room Full of Blues" and "Fabulous Thunderbirds" alumni digs deep into his crates of 78's and performs tunes from T-Bone Walker,  Ike Turner, and he even reworks some of his old songs.     No! he has never heard the song...

Massimo Farao is the Stephen King of Jazz.  He just released EIGHT new albums since August 2020.  We are going to play one song from each album.     SOMETHING came from Baltimore the Podcast" is now has it's own show called, "Something came from Baltimore THE SHOW!"  You can hear the show on exclusively on "TheBocX.com" Thursday's at  7:00pm EST.  I recommen...

The friend of the pod Lafayette Gilchrist is back with a brand new album called, "NOW".  It is a super sized album, 16 tracks with over 2 1/2 hours of music.   Buy the Album: https://lafayettegilchrist-morphius.bandcamp.com/ LISTEN TO THE STATION:   "TheBocX.com Remember to subscribe to SOMETHING came from Baltimore!  Listen and share with your friends. Youtube:  https://w...

Welcome to SOMETHING came from Baltimore The Show.  Tonight we are going to Germany to chat with a new artist, pianist Simon Below.  At 25, the Simon Below Quartet just released an adventurous and experimental album called, “Elements of Space”.   Buy the Album: https://https://www.simonbelow.com/quartett LISTEN TO THE STATION:  "TheBocX.com Remember to subscribe to SOMETHI...

Welcome to another episode of SOMETHING came from Baltimore.  My name is Tom Gouker and I will be your host for the evening. If you have listened to past episodes of Something came from Baltimore, you know that I have a “thing for Big Bands”.   You heard me a “thing” Recently I interviewed “Swingadelic” from NYC, Njet Njet Nine from Sweden, the Maria Schneider Orchestra, The Dirty R...

SOMETHING came from Baltimore the Podcast" is now has it's own show called, "Something came from Baltimore THE SHOW!"  You can hear the show on exclusively on "TheBocX.com" Thursday's at  7:00pm EST.  I recommend that you check out this radio station, it has a sound that I really love.  There is something special going on. I am a big fan of Joey DeFrancesco I used to watch him...

SOMETHING came from Baltimore the Podcast" is now has it's own show called, "Something came from Baltimore THE SHOW!"  You can hear the show on exclusively on "TheBocX.com" Thursday's at  7:00pm EST.  I recommend that you check out this radio station, it has a sound that I really love.  There is something special going on. So, here is the second episode featuring Kat Edmonson,...

SCFB 166:  Special Episode - "Walking with the Ghosts" One of my favorite interviews of all time.  Anthony Fitzwater is a "true ghostbuster" and he works out of the Baltimore area.  Due to Covig-19, he is not taking on more clients, but if you are interested in more information I recommend you click his link listed before.   I had so many questions on this topic and Anthon...

San Gabriel 7 is a Blues, Funky, Jazz Band from the LA area, they have been around for years but this album they joined up with Femi Knight on vocals and she cooked up some great lyrics.  I can only compare this band to Steely Dan, awesome musicians and layers of disarming mystery woven into the lyrics.   The album is called, "Red Dress"  come listen in and enjoy the party. Buy...

"SOMETHING came from Baltimore the Podcast" is now has it's own show called, "Something came from Baltimore THE SHOW!"  You can hear the show on exclusively on "TheBocX.com" Thursday's at  7:00pm EST.  I recommend that you check out this radio station, it has a sound that I really love.  There is something special going on.   So, here is my first episode of "SCFB THE SHOW"...

Music Star on the Rise alert.  I have Vanessa Collier on the phone with me today on Something came from Baltimore.  Vanessa is my first artist that I interviewed for the podcast twice.  The first time, was back in June 25, 2019 the episode was called, Vanessa Collier is gonna back you cry.   The interview was more of a fandom expression, Vanessa’s latest album, “Honey Up”...

Listen to a previous episode of SCFB with Vanessa Coiller.  She has a great new album and you can listen to it on episode 163.  But, today check her out, I promise she is gonna make you cry! The blues world has a new face in town and it is Vanessa Collier.  For real, in the DMV, Vanessa Collier can be booked in 3 different locations in 3 days only 20 miles apart….and they all sell o...

 In 2017, Billy recorded, Rebirth and picked up a Grammy Award for Best Jazz album in 2018.  I loved "Rebirth" and ranked it in my Top 3 albums of the year.  So, I was excited to learn that Billy Childs just released a new recording on August 28, 2020 on the Mack Avenue Record label called, "Acceptance” and just like "Rebirth", it is a memorable and an instant classic recording. Thi...

Brenda Nicole Moorer is triple threat, a stunning model, and in demand working actress, a jazz singer who is channeling 70’s R&B retro vibes from legendary soul singers Minnie Riperton , Melba Moore, and Phyllis Hyman.  The album is on the Ropeadope Record Label and it is called, "MARROW".  "MARROW" is a band-aid for the soul, it uplifts and chills you out, like legendary albums for...

Imagine:  What if you were 22 years old and you just released your debut album and it is a hit?  How would you feel?  That is a question that I get to ask Immanuel Wilkins, who is a 22 year saxophonist from Philly, who happen to meet up with pianist Jason Moran, who latter will produce his first album, and will get a “green light” from Don Was the boss of the Blue Note Jazz label.&n...

Dan Roseboom is a well accomplished trumpet player who has worked for the great movie directors of the last decade.  In his solo work, you get this cool "punk rock" jazz recording called, "Parts on an Infinite Line"  Why is it punk rock?  You will have to listen to the interview to find out.  Buy the Album: https://danrosenboom.com/ Remember to subscribe to SOMETHING came from...

Dreams come true!   I can't explain what a fan that I am of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club and it is AWESOME! that I get to chat with drummer Chris Frantz who just published a book about his career called, "REMAIN IN LOVE".  It is a great story about love, art, and a whole lot of music.  I was greeking and we talked for an hour, I had to cut it down and I hope that you like the fina...

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Five Alarm Funk just released their new album on the Ropeadope Records called, "Big Smoke".  This 8-piece Funk Band from Vancouver are bring the Latin Jazz, Gypsy Rock, Ska, Prog-Metal, and FUN!   I am speaking with birthday boy, Tayo Branston.  He is not just the band leader but he is the drummer with a ton of energy! Check out "We Play the Funk" with guest star Bootsy Collins...