THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST

Lew is from Paducah, Kentucky and has much to tell us about the Blues scene in the mid-South of the United States.  Lew's story is an interesting one.  Hear about how a career as a television news reporter changed to a career as a full time Blues musician.  You will not want to miss episdoe 107!!!

Caroline Davis is a phenomenal musician who performs in a number of genres of music.  We have a wonderful discussion about music in general, her work in jazz, improvisational music extant from jazz, R and B and folk music.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Brett's newest album is entitled Late Bloomer .  We have a great conversation about his songwriting, his creative process and the stories behind many of the songs on his new album.  

From his twenty plus years of experience in New York City, Patrick has wonderful insights into working as a professional musician in the 21st century.  We have a wonderful talk about music, other musicians he has worked with and his suggestions for those looking to become professional musicians.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Erin is at the beginning of what will very likely blossom into a great career in music. Originally from Connecticut, Erin moved to Nashville, earned a degree from Belmont University and is setting about building a fan base with the release of four singles and videos.  Erin is a charming young woman and you are sure to enjoy the discussion I have with her about her career.

Ken and I have a mind opening discussion about music and his work incorporating extended techniques in musical improvisation.  The discussion I had with Ken inspired me to learn more about avant-garde jazz and you will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Jess Jocoy is an up and coming artist in Nashville.  With a beautiful voice and lyrics that will appeal to the thinking person with their depth of meaning, Jess is an artist you should definitely get to know.  We have a wonderful discussion you will enjoy.  So, listen in!!!!

Hailey and I have a wonderful conversation about interpreting the Great American Songbook and her approaches to making standards sound fresh and new.  We also discuss jazz and jazz education in what is a great dialog about music and teaching!!

Ashley Pezzotti is the vocalist with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis.  Ashley and I have a wonderful discussion about her performing and recording career in New York and in particular her performing with the LCJO!!

Salim has been a professional singer/songwriter and producer for better than two decades.  He offers an insightful look into his craft of songwriting and includes some wonderful anecdotes about his work in the music business.

Doriana Spurrell is an up and coming singer/songwriter.  Currently a student at Emerson College in Boston, Spurrell releases her new EP Forward TODAY!!!

Roomful of Teeth is an innovative vocal ensemble that draws upon a variety of vocal techniques to create music that is modern and pushing forward the sound of vocal music.  Cameron Beauchamp and Brad Wells share a wonderful discussion about modern vocal artistry and the vocal band Roomful of Teeth.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!

Episode Ninety-five is definitely not one you will want to miss.  Boris is not only a busy bass player, he is director of the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty, fronts his own trio and quartet, and has plays with Manhattan Transfer, and records on the Posi-Tone record label.  He has much to share with us about his experiences growing up in the Soviet Union, his musical service in the Sovie...

Jamie Baum is a powerhouse talent.  She is a creative composer/arranger and leads a number of bands.  She is also a monster jazz flute player.  We have a great discussion about jazz flute, music, the music business and the challenges of being an artist in the 21st century.  It is a great discussion you will not want to miss!!

Michael Dease is on the faculty at Michigan State University.  He also is an active performer and records on the Posi-Tone jazz label.  We have a great discussion about jazz and jazz education.  

Alex has played and recorded with a ton of great musicians and led some great sessions of his own.  He has great insights about jazz and the music profession to share.  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Daniel and I have a great discussion about the music scene in Los Angeles.  We also talk about his new album released in May entitled Shine Thru .  You will not want to miss this episode!!!!

Miki and I have a great conversation about her performing and recording career in New York City.  She is both a busy sideperson and leads her own groups as well.

Meredith just released a new album OTHER WAY HOME .  We have a great discussion about her new album and the music scene in Toronto!!  You will not want to miss this episode.

Angie's newest album is entitled IF I WERE HONEST .  The album is a collection of thought provoking songs about strength and overcoming life's obstacles and being as tough as "Whiskey in a Teacup!!"  You will not want to miss my interview with Angie.

Episode 87 is a "Special Edition" of THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST timed to coincide with the release of Stacy's new album Always The Outsider out TODAY!!!!   You will not want to miss my interview with Stacy and hear all about her new album!!!

Sue Foley is a 2022 Blues Foundation Award Winner, taking home both the Koko Taylor Award for traditional blues artist (female) and Traditional Blues album for her album Pinky's Blues Sue and I have a great talk about her new ablum, her career and the blues!!  You will not want to miss this episode!

Jimmy is a consummate professional having performed with many jazz musicians on recordings and live performances.  His insights into his artistic craft and profession are excellent advice to any aspiring professional musician.  

George and I have a wonderful discussion about music and about his films Music Inn: A Film Documentary , and The Modern Jazz Quartet: From Residency to Legacy .

Art's experience and insights into recording and playing live in New York add to a very interesting discussion about jazz, music pedagogy and being a jazz musician in the 21st century.