THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURST
By Craig W Hurst
THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF PROFESSOR HURSTMar 05, 2024
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE, interview with Corey Adams of the band Moonsville Collective
Moonsville Collective is a Southern California bred folk band that just released their latest album A HUNDRED HIGHWAYS. Corey Adams leader of the band and I have a great discussion about folk and string band music and its lasting appeal. You will not want to miss this interview!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT, interview with San Francisco Bay area Blues Harp player, singer and songwriter Big Harp George!!!
Big Harp George has an ecyclopedic knowledge of Blues Harp playing and players!!! The discussion we have will delight, entertain and INFORM you. You will not want to miss this episode or Big Harp George's new album coming May 15, Cooking With Gas.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN, interview with Nashville based singer/songwriter Lori Triplett!
Lori has a new album out entitled WHEN THE MORNING COMES. We have a really good discussion about songs on the album and Lori's process for creating and writing songs. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX, interview with New York City based jazz singer Hannah Gill.
Hannah Gill possesses one of the most ebullient and upbeat musical personalities I've met. Her work with exudes a toe-tapping, Lindy Hopping good time. You will enjoy the wonderful discussion I have with Hannah about her career and the music she makes!!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE, interview with New York City based jazz vocalist Naama!!
As the saying goes, Naama knows how to turn a phrase. She is wonderful interpreter of standards from the Great American Songbook. Her upcoming new album Wild Is Love, is a super collection addressing the attraction, bliss, heartbreak and truth about LOVE!!! You will not want to miss the interview I have with Naama!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR, interview with Nashville based alt-Americana singer/songwriter Ava Swan!
Ava Swan is a unique voice on the American music scene. Her style of music draws from a number of sources and she writes with a very expressive voice. We have a great discussion about her songwriting and her work in the music world.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE, interview with Minneapolis based jazz singer Leslie Vincent.
Being a fellow Mid-westerner, Leslie and I had a lot to talk about, especially the jazz scene in the Minneapolis area. We also talked about Leslie's wonderful voice, her recordings and approach to standards from the The Great American Songbook. We had a lot of fun, and you will too listening to this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO, interview with New York based pianist, composer, band leader and educator Caili O'Doherty.
Pianist Caili O'Doherty is prolific composer, band leader and educator. She brings very interesting insight into her craft. You will not want to miss what she has to say in our wonderful discussion.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE, interview with Melbourne, Austrailia based jazz saxophonist Anton Delecca!!
What is happening with jazz "down under?" Make sure and listen to episode 181 and my interview with Anton Delecca to find out. We have a great discussion about the jazz scene in Australia and specifically Melbourne. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY, interview with New York City based jazz bassist Dave Baron
Dave Baron is a busy in demand bassist in the New York jazz scene. We have a wonderful discussion about his work and forthcoming album.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE, interview with composer, arranger, drummer and educator Jake Richter
Jake is a fascinating person to talk to. He is very much into jazz but also modern avant garde music as well. I had a lot of fun picking his creative mind and us talking about music and filling space with sound. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT, interview with genre crossing Nashville based singer/songwriter Nina De Vitry!!
Nina De Vitry is a creative artist with a varied palette of musical resources available to her. On her newest recording, What You Feel is Real, she draws from the musical worlds of R and B, Jazz and Country music to create a wonderfully diverse and expressive array of highly evocative music. We have a great discussion about her music making that you will not want to miss!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN, interview with husband and wife duo The Kennedys
The Kennedys are a wonderful couple collaborating on making some wonderful music. Both are experienced veteran performers and have a wealth of background to share. You will not want to miss this episode.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX, interview with singer/songwriter Spencer LaJoye
Spencer LaJoye's music is exceedingly moving on both a lyrical and musical level. We have a wonderful discussion about their music making and Spencer's newest album Shadow Puppets to be released on February 16, 2024.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE, interview with Arizona based singer/songwriter Annie Moscow
Annie Moscow just released her SIXTH studio album entitled Land of Dreams. We have a wonderful discussion about her songs, her creative process and about her experiences in music. This is an episode you will not want to miss!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR, interview with Americana singer/songwriter Charlotte Morris
Charlotte Morris' newest album Wild Child contains some excellent songwriting with tuneful melodies and great lyrics. We have a great discussion about the craft of songwriting and how that craft is cultivated.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE, interview with singer/songwriter Caroline Cotter.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO, interivew with Austrailian/Canadian singer/songwriter Mikhail Laxton!
Laxton's latest self titled album Mikhail Laxton was released in August of 2023. We have a great conversation about the album, Mikhail's background and inspiration for the songs he writes and sings.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE, interview with Poet and Country Singer/Songwriter Julian Talamantez Brolaski!!!
Julian Talamantez Brolaski's newest album It's Okay Honey, is an ode to good old country music like the Carter Family and Hank Williams Sr.
You will not want to miss this episode where Julian and I talk country music, yodeling, and poetry!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY, interview with drummer Billy Kilson!!
To call Billy Kilson's discography and resume impressive would be an understatement. He has played with numerous remarkable musicians during his career. In addition to playing Billy also serves on the faculty at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. His insight's into drumming and teaching are valuable information, and available here!!! You will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE, interview with singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Doug Albregts!
Doug Albrechts IS the band Little Falls Trophy. Other than drums, he plays ALL the instruments, sings and writes the songs for the band's newest album Dutch Motel. We have a great discussion about music that you will not want to miss!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT, interview with Jazz Guitarist and Michigan State University Professor Randy Napoleon
Randy Napoleon has a wonderful career as a jazz guitarist. Having been a sideman with Freddie Cole, leading his own groups and now enabling others as an educator at Michigan State University, Randy has a wealth of knowledge from his experience to share. You will NOT want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN, interview with trumpet player, band leader, composer and arranger Danny Jonokuchi
Danny Jonokuchi is a bi-coastal musician who wears many different hats in the music world and wears them WELL!!! We have a great discussion about music, classic Lindy-Hop swing and other of his projects especially his album Voices, released this past August which features the talents of his big band and arrangements supporting the vocal artistry of eleven different singers!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX, inerview with Knoxville based jazz pianist, composer, band leader and educator Margherita Fava!!!!
Margherita Fava comes from a rich musical background. Her love of jazz is evident in her performing and her newest album entitled TATATU. We have a wonderful discussion about her newest album, playing standards and the musical scene where she lives and works.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE, interview with New York City based jazz singer Lucy Yeghiazaryan!
Lucy is an amazing singer who appears with numerous bands and other artist in New York. She presents songs that she hope will unify people. I loved her response to my question of how do you choose a standard to sing (you will have to listen to the podcast to find out the answer!!!!)
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR, interview with Erik Sanden of the San Antonio based art rock band Buttercup.
Erik Sanden of the band Buttercup is a man on a mission. The band creates artistic, expressive and thought provoking music, while also having a great deal of fun in their music making. Erik and I have a wonderful discussion that you will not want to miss!!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE, interview with New York City based jazz trumpet player David Adewumi.
Dave is a busy performer playing with a number of New York City big bands and recording with the likes of Dave Douglas. We have a great discussion (as only two trumpet players could do) and you will not want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO, interview with Nashville based Americana/Country singer/songwriter Mike Thomas
Mike Thomas' most recent release Diamonds is a wonderful collection of songs close to Mike's heart. We have a wonderful discussion about the new album, his songwriting craft and music making. You will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE, interview with singer/songwriter Tony Rose.
Born in Scotland, Tony Rose now lives and works in the Czech Republic and Germany. He has an extensive resume of work as an accomplished singer, songwriter and band leader. We have a first rate talk about his career and insights he has about music and songwriting. You will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY, interview with New York City based saxophonist and composer Quinsin Nachoff.
Quinsin Nachoff has has carved out a unique career exploring the connection between the twin worlds of jazz and classical music, in a city that is equally renowned for both. His work as a saxophonist and composer is exemplary and noteworthy. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE, interview with Blues harmonica extrodinaire of the The Cash Box Kings, Joe Nosek
Joe Nosek has been leading or co-leading blues bands for over twenty years. His current band The Cash Box Kings he co-leads with Oscar Wilson, is burning up with hot, fun, old school Chicago Blues!! The Cash Box Kings recently released their eleventh album OSCAR'S MOTEL which we discuss in Joe's interview. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT, interview with Nashville based singer/songwriter Sully Bright
Sully Bright is in his last year at Belmont University in Nashville majoring in songwriting. He is however not waiting until after he gets his degree to put out his first album. Sully's first album Darling Wake Up is set for release in just three days. We have a great chat about the songs on the new album, and Sully's craft of songwriting. You will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN, interview with Chicago, Illinois based trumpet player Zachary Finnigan.
In addition to touring with Michael Buble, Zach Finnigan is a busy musician, composer, band leader and entrepreneur. He has much interesting experiences and ideas to share with us and you will not want to miss this episode!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX, interview with pianist and composer Lex Korten
Lex Korten is one busy working musician. A younger voice on the New York music scene, Lex performs with many notable musicians and bands. He is a creative and innovative composer and leads his own groups as well. He shares wonderful insights with us about music making and the New York scene.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE, interview with Nashville based singer/songwriter Summerlyn Powers
There is a fresh new voice in Nashville, and her name is Summerlyn Powers!! Her soon to be released EP, THE HIVE, contains great songs full of heartfelt lyrics and wonderful melodies!! We have a great discussion about her songwriting craft and of course, her new EP. You will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR, interview with New York City based bassist Matt Clohesy.
Matt is a versatile acoustic and electric bass player performing with numerous Jazz groups/musicians and also in the realm of Blues, R and B and Pop music. His insights into his professional music world offer a wealth of knowledge for those aspiring to become professional musicians.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE, interview with New York City based band leader, composer, arranger and trombonist, Sam Blakeslee
Sam is not only one of the extraordinary young band leaders on the New York scene today he is also a marvelous trombonist, composer and arranger. Sam shares many good insights into the music scene in New York today and the challenges and rewards of leading jazz ensembles in the twenty-first century!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO, inteview with New York City based trombonist Jacob Melsha
Jacob is a young man from St. Louis who is new and thriving on the New York jazz scene. He has performed with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and numerous other groups.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE, interview with New York City based trumpet player Brandon Choi
Brandon is a busy guy playing with a number of different bands and different styles of improvised music. He has tremendous insight and has some inventive ideas using technology and AI in music. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY, interview with Grammy nominated pianist and composer Rachel Eckroth.
Rachel Eckroth is a jazz musician who also performs in many styles with others adjunct to jazz. Her latest release ONE is a solo recording on which some of the pieces were improvised while in the studio. Rachel has much musical insight to offer and you will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE, interview with jazz bassist Stanley Ruvinov.
Stanley Ruinov who hails from Seattle, Washington is a relative newcomer to the New York City jazz scene. He none the less has had some wonderful experiences on both coasts of the United States and has wonderful insights to share. You will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT, interview with Johnson City, Tennessee based singer/songwriter Florencia Rusinol
Florencia Rusinol of the band Florencia and The Feeling, is a talented vocalist and songwriter. Her band Florencia and The Feeling is wonderfully fun, Pop/Rock/R and B band whose music has an infectious danceability and an upbeat spirit. You will enjoy hearing what Florencia has to say about her music!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN, interview with New York based jazz trombonist Ryan Keberle
Ryan is engaged with several different jazz ensembles incorporating different styles and unique sounds. We have a great discussion about his work and direction he is taking music!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX, interview with Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes of the Toronto based Southern Soul/Roots Rock band Bywater Call!
I interviewed Meghan and Dave while they were on the road. Our interview was full of lots of insights about the music business, touring, music styles and labels and the creative process of writing songs. You will not want to miss this episode!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE, interview with bassist Julia Adamy
Julia is currently touring with Sam Smith. She was currently in England having just crossed over the channel from mainland Europe. Julia is also part of the trio Sonica with Nicole Zuratis and Thana Alexa whom have been previous guests on my show.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR, interview with jazz guitarst and educator, Nathan Borton
Nathan Borton is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at The University of Northern Colorado. Prior to his dive into academia, Nathan has played with numerous notable musicians and also recorded his own album. In our discussion Nathan offered wonderful insights into working as a music professional in the twenty-first century. You will not want to miss this episode.
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE, interview with Blues singer/songwriter Andrew Duncanson
Andrew Duncanson has been singing the Blues for over two decades and winning awards and recognition for his work. His bands, The Kilbourne Alley Blues Band and The Dig Three are creating some of the most excellent Blues coming out of the State of Illinois today. You will not want to miss this episode!!!!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO, interview with New York City based jazz vocalist Thana Alexa
As a vocalist, Thana's vision for her instrument is unique. The music on her albums and with her collabortive group Sonica are as thought provoking as they are inventive and beautiful. Thana has much to share with us about her experiences as a professional musician. You will not want to miss this episode!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE, interview with New York City based drummer, composer and educator Luca Sataniello
Luca Sataniello has built an impressive resume as a jazz drummer having performed with a "Who's Who" of jazz luminaries. He brings a wealth of insight and information to our discussion about music and being a jazz musician in the twenty-first century. You will not want to miss this episode!
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED FORTY, interview with New York City based jazz pianist Jon Thomas
Jon Thomas is an intriguing young jazz pianist on the New York scene. We have a great discussion about jazz and the various projects he is involved. You will not want to miss this episode!!!