Craig W Hurst

THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST

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Discussion of what is of interest to me in the vast universe of music highlighting artists, composers and various musical styles.

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Craig W Hurst

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EPISODE THIRTY-TWO, interview with Minneapolis based singer/songwriter Dan Rodriguez 01.06.2021 55:21

Dan and I talk about his new single "Passenger" just released on May 14, 2021, his creative process and a number of his other songs recorded during what Dan calls his "Quarantine Sessions."

EPISODE THIRTY-ONE, interview with Thunder Bay, Ontario based Blues singer/songwriter and pianist Sunday Wilde 25.05.2021 1:14:14

Sunday and I will be talking about her creative approach and her new album burning up the charts, Peace in Trouble.

EPISODE THIRTY, interview with jazz vocalist, trombonist, and songwriter Aubrey Logan 18.05.2021 1:06:27

Aubrey and I will be discussing her creative process and focus especially on her new album STANDARD due out May 21, 2021!!!!!!

EPISODE TWENTY-NINE, interview with Kate Coleman singer/songwriter and lead singer of the band Run Katie Run 11.05.2021 1:11:10

Kate and I discuss the development of the band Run Katie Run, her creative process and songs from the bands new EP!!

EPISODE TWETY-EIGHT, interview with singer songwrighter Vanessa Peters 04.05.2021 59:58

Vanessa and I discuss her newest album and compare audiences in Europe with those in the United States.  We also delve into her creative process and the artistic mechanics of her band.

EPISODE TWENTY-SEVEN, inteview with Jon Tyler Wiley of Jon Tyler Wiley and His Virginia Choir 27.04.2021 1:24:54

Jon and I discuss his group Jon Tyler Wiley and His Virginia Choir, his latest single "Strong" as well as the band's transformation of the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman" into a real country song, as well as other of the band's recordings.  We will also plunge into Jon's songwriting and creative process.  My discovery composer of the week is late Renaissance/early Baroque composer Tar...

EPISODE TWENTY-SIX, interview with Memphis based, award winning blues singer/songwriter and harmonica player John Nemeth 20.04.2021 1:17:54

We will be discussing John's take on the blues, his songwriting and creative process and his successful career.  My discovery composer of the week will be Wisconsin born Michael Torke

EPISODE TWENTY-FIVE, interview with Utica, Nebraska based singer/songwriter Hope Dunbar 13.04.2021 1:10:08

We will be talking about Hope's new album Sweetheartland and her craft of songwriting.

EPISODE TWENTY-FOUR, interview with Atlanta Georgia based Americana/folk singer/songwriter Melody Duncan 06.04.2021 52:19

We discuss Melody's career as a musician and as a singer songwriter as well as her new album Wolf Song !!

EPISODE TWENTY-THREE, interview with New York City based alt/indie/pop singer/songwriter Leo Sawikin 30.03.2021 49:30

Leo and I will be discussing his newest recordings, his songwriting and the new directions he is taking in his musical life.

EPISODE TWENTY-TWO, interview with Country Singer/Songwriter Casey Ahern 23.03.2021 37:38

Episode 22 includes an interview with up and coming Country Singer/Songwriter Casey Ahern.  We talk about her creative process in songwriting and about her new single released March 5th, "Bradley."  My composer of the week is Renaissance/Reformation master Ludwig Senfl.

EPISODE TWENTY-ONE, interview with Milwaukee based jazz pianist, author and educator Mark Davis 16.03.2021 1:30:29

We will discuss Mark's creative process, his band We Six and their new release, The Milwaukee Jazz Institute and his books on learning to be a jazz pianist.

EPISODE TWENTY, interview with New York City based trombonist, big band leader, composer, arranger and educator Alan Ferber 09.03.2021 1:17:16

We will discuss the many facets of Alan's career including his composing and arranging for large jazz ensemble, and his teaching at New York University.  My discovery composer of the week is Brazilian born contemporary composer Clarice Assad.

EPISODE NINETEEN, interview with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based Blues singer Miss Freddye 02.03.2021 45:16

Recorded January 4, 2021, Episode nineteen includes an interview with Pittsburgh based Blues singer Miss Freddy Stover.  We talk about the Blues scene in Pittsburgh, her career in music, her creative process and her new single "Wade In The Water." 

EPISODE EIGHTEEN, interview with Milwaukee based trumpet player and music entreprenuer Matt Antoniewicz. 23.02.2021 45:15

Our discussion will include Matt's career as a trumpet player and musical entreprenuer in the greater Milwaukee area.  Will discuss his booking and management agencies, and his work promoting live music.

EPISODE SEVENTEEN, interview with Milwaukee based Blues Harmonica player and music entreprenuer, David "Harmonica" Miller 16.02.2021 52:29

David and I discuss The Wisconsin Blues Harmonica Festival, Jazz Unlimited Milwaukee, his career as a blues harmonica player, his album and more!!!

EPISODE SIXTEEN, interview with Milwaukee music entreprenuer Michael Grassman 09.02.2021 53:55

In this episode I talk with music entreprenuer Michael Grassman about his professional performing, teaching and his business Sound Check Entertainment and Studios.

EPISODE FIFTEEN, interview with Milwaukee area based singer/songwriter, teacher, artist and entreprenuer Barbara Stephan 02.02.2021 1:07:24

Barbara Stephan is a Milwaukee area singer/songwriter, teacher, artist and entreprenuer.   

EPISODE FOURTEEN, interview with Milwaukee music entrepreneur Allison Emm 26.01.2021 45:53

Allison and I talk about her various ventures in music including Wisconsin Music Ventures, Allison's Music Hustle and other ways she is working to promote music and musicians in the greater Milwaukee area

EPISODE THIRTEEN, interview with Nashville based Country Singer/Songwriter George Shingleton 19.01.2021 54:17

Today's episode will feature an interview with George Shingleton.  We will talk about his music, his creative process and his new album, "Out All Nighter."  My discovery composer of the week will be German American composer Ingolf Dahl

EPISODE TWELVE, continuation of interview with Dr. Mike Pauers 12.01.2021 50:00

Part two of our discussion delves more in depth with some of the bands Mike has played including Clamnation, De La Buena, Dr. Science and the Milwaukee Symphony Pops

EPISODE ELEVEN, interview with Dr. Michael Pauers 05.01.2021 45:53

Episode Eleven includes an interview with Dr. Michael Pauers a Biology Professor and Colleague of mine at The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at Waukesha.  In addition to being an avid Icthyologist (he is very into fish!) Mike is also an accomplished jazz baritone saxophonist and is widely recognized in the greater Milwaukee area from his musical endeavors.  We will talk about networki...

EPISODE TEN, Interview with New York City based bandleader, composer/arranger and drummer Dan Pugach 29.12.2020 52:31

Dan and I will be talking about his career as a big band leader in New York as well as creative process in composing and arranging for his group The Dan Pugach Nonnette.

EPISODE NINE, interview with Boston based blues guitarist and singer Erin Harpe 22.12.2020 33:59

Episode NIne will include an interview with Erin Harpe.  We will talk about the Blues scene in Boston, her career as a musician and focus on her new album "Meet Me in the Middle."

EPISOSE EIGHT, interview with Frank Greene, lead trumpet player with the Count Basie band 15.12.2020 49:06

Today's interview will be with one of the most in demand lead trumpet players in the United States.  Frank Greene is currently the lead trumpet player with the Count Basie Band and formerly was a member of Paul Schaffer and The World's Most Dangerous Band on Late Night With David Letterman.  Frank also toured with the Maynard Ferguson Big Band and has played on Grammy nominated albums wi...