THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST

Brian is very active and in demand on the Jazz/Commercial music scene in New York, and can be heard on everything ranging from TV and film soundtracks to jazz and big band recordings, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Broadway shows, and regularly performs in clubs all over NYC and the world. He has a WEALTH of experience and information to offer. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!!!!!

Ben's experiences are vast. He is a composer, a noted jazz bassist, educator and has many angles on the music business. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Mick has a HUGE mind when it comes to the Blues and he is a wonderful practitioner of the music both in his songwriting and performing. His wealth of information about the music and players is a delight for me to share with you--so DON'T miss episode 130!!!

Tyshawn Sorey is a deep well of knowledgeable musical thought and inspiration. You will not want to miss the discussion he and I have on this episode!!

Mark Ferber is a widely experienced jazz drummer having played with many well known musicians and groups.  Based in Los Angeles, Ferber is also a collegiate level educator as well as busy professional musician.  His experience brings a lot of good discussion about music and being a musician.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Rachel McIntyre Smith is an up and coming country artist from Tennessee!!!  Her newest recording is called Glory Daze and contains a series of thought provoking songs exploring one's past and wondering about the future.  She was delightful to interview and you will not want to miss what she has to say!!!!

Shawn Amos has a very interesting background.  Now living in Texas he grew up in Hollywood.  He also found himself shifting from a singer/songwriter to performing the Blues.  His story is one that you will not want to miss as it is his story that is his music!!!!

The Altered Five Blues Band is SMOKIN' HOT!!!!!  I knew it the second I heard them open up at the 2022 Rotary Blues Festival this past August.  I was in the second row and this band blew me away.  As soon as their set was over I was contacting their management to get them as guests on my show.  This is an episode you will not want to miss, especially if you love the BLUES!!!!!

Carl Maraghi is a very much in demand player.  Among many different projects he is the Baritone Saxophonist in the Christian McBride Big Band!  His experiences are wonderful to hear about and he has much wisdom to learn from.  You will not want to miss this episode!

Andrew Hadro is an exceptionally well informed musician especially when it comes to the Baritone and Bass Saxophones (and Contra Bass Clarinet, while we're at it).  His expertise about the instruments as well as his extremely well-honed craft as a musician creates an excellent discussion you will not want to miss.  

Mariel Bildsten is a very busy sideperson in New York City performing and recording with numerous big band and combos.  With her experience as a performer, leader, and educator, Mariel has a wealth of information to share!!!  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Nashville based Celtic/folk group The Deer's Cry released their newest album Heal the Heart in 2022.  Karen Ballew plays harp, sings lead vocals and writes for the group.  We have a wonderful discussion about Celtic music in Nashville and learn there is a lot of music styles in Nashville going on other than Country music!!!  We also talk about her work with the choral groups ANUNA,...

Chris Glassman has won a ton of awards for his musicianship.  That he plays awesome bebop on bass trombone is another great asset to his artistry.  Chris brings to our discussion a wealth of knowledge and experience.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Nick had just come off the road touring with Michael Buble when we did this interview.  He brings a wealth of experience from the professional music world and his insights are certainly worth a listen!!!  You will not want to miss this episode!

Nicole is the vocalist with the Birdland Big Band.  In addition to her own recordings, she has recorded Sonica with collaborators Thana Alexa and Julia Adamy.  Her wealth of professional experience brings wonderful element to our discussion.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Julian Taylor's songwriting is informed by many experiences.  His cultural heritage, his previous bands and various styles explored by those bands all have contributed to revealing the unadulterated Julian Taylor.  His songs are emotionally charged, thought provoking and intellectually stimulating.  You should check out his new album Beyond the Reservoir and definitely not miss this...

Myra Melford is a multi-faceted composer, jazz pianist and band leader.  Her wealth of experience and breadth of knowledge make for an excellent discussion of music and music making.  You will not want to miss this episode.

Altin is a MONSTER trombone player.  We have a great time discussing life on the road (he talked with me on a day off in Montreal while on tour with Michael Buble), as well as playing great jazz on the trombone, playing with his frequent collaborator bass trombonist Chris Glassman and the legacy of Jay Jay Johnson and Kai Winding.

Scott's songs are an interesting mix of mental imagery of the beauty of nature and the ebb and flow of human emotions.  We have a great discussion about how he crafts his songs and the inspiration for them from his new album Let It All Lay Bare .  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Zach is a busy drummer in New York.  He is called upon to play with numerous jazz artists on club dates and recordings.  Zach is also a committed educator working in many of the city's jazz education programs.  His wealth of experience leads us to have an excellent discussion about jazz, the New York jazz scene and music making in general.    You will not want to miss this...

Nick Moss has been singing and playing the blues for over twenty years and he certainly has a handle on doin' it Chicago Style!!!  You will not want to miss this great interview with this great singer and guitarist!!!

Ben is a multi-faceted musician.  He has studied music in both classical and jazz traditions.  He has been a working musician in New York for twenty years and brings a wealth of knowledge for those of us who listen.  His work with strings is an exciting sound coupled with his woodwind playing whether he is playing saxophone or clarinet!!

Steven possesses a vast array of knowledge about writing for the contemporary jazz big band.  His latest album with the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra  is up for Grammy consideration!!!  You will not want to miss this episode.

Donald Edwards has been a sideman and led sessions with some of the most respected and highly regarded jazz musicians.  We have a great discussion about his career in performing and recording.  This is an episode you will not want to miss!!!!

Warden and Company is a wonderful musical group.  The leader Seth Warden and I have a great discussion about song writing and the band Warden and Company.