Trading Fours

Special Episode 1is with Bobby Harris, Leader/Founder of the Grammy Award Winning Dazz Band! Join for a fascinating conversation where they discuss Harris growing up in Cleveland, his jazz influences, signing to a major label, his interactions with Marvin Gaye and Phillip Bailey&more!  Instagram: @thedazzband Website: www.thedazzband.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoneandonlydazzband

Nicole Springer of the Nicole Springer Band is our guest for episode 10 of Trading Fours!  She talks about being raised in a Pentecostal home, performing in child beauty pageants and being thrown out and disowned by her family simply for being gay. Nicole is a fighter and a survivor - join us as we talk about her journey about healing, love and acceptance.  Do it up! Webpage:  http://nicolespringe...

Episode 9 is with the amazing vocalist Paula Saunders!  Whether performing as jazz singer, or with groups such as Soul Revival or The Freedom Affair, Paula brings the goods!  Join us as we discuss her childhood in Wyandotte County, singing in church, traveling to Europe, and her collaborations with folks like Julian Vaughn.  Paula Saunders Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PaulaSaundersMusic/...

Episode 8 features our first group, The Summer Storms! .  Join us as we talk about their influences, how it works having a married couple in a band, Amanda running the Kansas City Women's Music Network, their hosting of an open jam at Conroy's in Westwood and their plans to record a new album here in 2020. The Summer Storms website: http://www.thesummerstorms.com/ The Summer Storms Facebook page:...

Episode 7 of Trading Fours is with the great trumpeter Stanton Kessler!  A Kansas City native, Stanton has decades of playing in Kansas City.  He has great work with a number of groups, including Sons of Brasil, Passport, Parallax, Crossroads Quartet and many more!  Stanton's Website: https://stantonkessler.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StanKessler. FanPage/ Al Hirt's Sugar Lips: ht...

Episode 6 features drummer  Natalie Bates! Natalie currently drums for Grand Marquis.  Join us as we discuss studying with Kansas City jazz greats Doug Auwarter and Bobby Watson. Natalie talks in depth about her current band, Grand Marquis. Also hear about Natalie work in graphic design.  Great talk, do it up!  Natalie Bates website: http://nataliebateskc.squarespace.com/ Grand Marquis website: ht...

Episode 5 is with Brock Alexander, guitarist and vocalist of the Kansas City Group, The Old No. 5's.  Self described as a "powerful blues/rock/roots group", they reached the semifinals of the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN in 2014.  In 2017, the repeated that feat .  Host Jamie Green talks to Brock about  Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brock's upbringing in Wichita, college, working in a bank...

Episode of four of Trading Fours is Fred Wickham!  Fred is a singer, guitarist and songwriter.  He first came to prominence with his band Hadacol. Now he plays as "Fred Wickham Caravan" - this band includes many of his closest friends. Host Jamie Green talks to Fred Wickham about his influences, opening for Merle Haggard, life on the road, owning Waylon Jennings' tour bus, and now recording a new...

How does a woman navigate the uber macho world that is rock 'n roll?  Well, if that woman is Alisa Jefferson, the answer is "quite  easily".  Alisa is the lead singer and bassist of Radial Red, and the bassist of Mad Libby.  In this fun conversation with host Jamie Green, Alisa shares how she juggles two bands, and full-time job and a wife.  Great player, great singer, great person - do it up!

Episode One of Trading Fours - Matt Hopper Matt Hopper is a Kansas City native who is an amazing jazz guitarist.  Host Jamie Green traveled to Matt's house to talk to him about his craft, including how he got started, who he listens to, and how he writes jazz compositions.   About Trading Fours: Trading Fours is a monthly music podcast that focuses on the Kansas City music scene.  Host Jamie Green...