Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman

This week’s episode is with the wonderful harmonica player and composer Ariel Bart. I first started listening to her music with her debut album, “In Between” in which she presents a unique approach to the harmonica and all her albums feature her original music which is inspired by the European jazz tradition and the Middle-Eastern world. Ariel began playing the chromatic harmonica at the age of 7 and since then it’s been her primary instrument.  We’re including music from several of her albums. You’ll hear  about some of her inspiring mentors and collaborators and her positive experience at the New School University for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City, including working with Reggie Workman, Shai Maestro, and Jane Ira Bloom. We also talked about the music business, and her delight in using storytelling and film with her music.  Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website, everything linked together here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ariel-bart

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Ariel Bart website: https://www.arielbart.com/

Take a Ten Minute Break, solo Nine Souls video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8VnpGV2b58

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:51) Ariel Bart’s harmonica journey and music education, starting to compose

(07:40) In Between

(13:16) Brendan Power, chromatic harmonica, playing technique

(18:15) harmonica improvisation

(20:03) Ariel’s influences and mentors, Jane Ira Bloom, New School in New York, Reggie Workman, effect of many influences

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(29:13) making Teardrop narrative video, storytelling

(31:55) Teardrop

(35:18) The Trio Project 

(37:52) part two Listening to Shame from The Trio Project

(42:12) writing for film, collaborations cellists Mayu Shviro, Talia Erdal

(46:17) European contacts, the challenge of teaching

(48:56) the need to learn the business side of a music career

(52:32) clip from Deep Down with Omri Bar Giora

(53:23) creative process, the importance of collaboration

(54:56) the novelty of the harmonica for audiences, listening to singers

(56:01) Nine Souls film project Take a Ten Minute Break

(57:33) Nine Souls ensemble version from album Documentaries

Dr. Gail Archer is a GRAMMY-nominated internationally touring concert organist and trail-blazer for women organists.  She has fantastic advice on not only approaching a career in music, but in living life to it’s fullest. We talked about learning languages, some fascinating history, the magic of choirs and much more. This episode features music from several of her acclaimed recordings, and we discuss women composers, and the challenges facing women organists. We also speak about Musforum the international network for wormen organists that she founed. Gail’s work highlighting composers from many Eastern European countries including Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Russia was a big part of this conversation and you’ll hear some of this music as well as that of Fanny Mendelssohn, a discussion of the Bach revival and interesting details about J.S. Bach himself, and one of Gail’s recordings of one of his sublime Chorale preludes. I learned a lot about the history of the pipe organ and gained not only a better understanding of the instrument and it’s vast repertoire, but I also gained important insights into the work of choir directors. One of the main topics Gail addressed was how to build a robust career and live a full life, with sensivity, curiosity,  intelligence and determination. 

Gail Archer website: http://www.gailarcher.com/ Musforum network for women organists: https://musforum.org/ This is also available on YouTube, and the transcript is linked there as well: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gail-archer 

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Timestamps: 

(00:00) Intro

(03:32) playing on different organs

(05:55) J.S. Bach Chorale preludes, Fritz organ

(08:30)  Chorale Prelude An Wasserflüssen Babylon, By the Waters of Babylon, from Gail Archer’s album "J. S. Bach The Transcendent Genius"

(13:02)  history of the organ

(26:17)Fanny Mendelssohn Prelude in G major from Gail Archer’s album “Mendelssohn in the Romantic Century”

(28:36) Musforum and sexist challenges facing women organists 

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(38:23) scene in England and Europe for women organists

(39:25) Eastern European organs, Chernivsti

(45:22) Chacona by Svitlana Osgtrova from album Chernivsti

(48:28) St. John Cantius in Chicago rescued organ from Canada, Polish album

(51:28) excerpt from Grazyna Baciewisz Esquisse on album Cantius

(51:53) interpreting repertoire, choosing registers, Messiaen, Bulgarian project

(58:08) Baroque performance practice

(01:00:01) choir director, the magic of choirs, building her career, Harriman institute at Columbia

(01:07:07) learning Russian and Italian

(01:10:02) choral director, priorities working with choirs

(01:15:10) books and history, Mendelssohn family, Clara Schumann, Bach revival

(01:24:02) advice, how Gail built her career

 Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gerry-bryant

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Gerry Bryant website: https://www.gerrybryant.com/music

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(03:18) The Composers album, Thomas Wiggins “Blind Tom”

(08:39) Rêve Charmant by Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins performed by Gerry Bryant

(17:16) blind musicians, learning by ear, Gerry Bryant first teacher Ethel Morton, going to Phillip’s Academy, Albian Metcalf

(23:27) inspiration and problems with comparing ourselves to great masters

(29:15) Florence Price

(33:18) Florence Price Piano Sonata in E minor, 2nd movement Andante, The Composers album

(40:49) Florence Price

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(42:24) violinist Mark Cargill, Florence Price

(46:33) Andante con espressione by Florence Price for violin and piano Mark Cargill and Gerry Bryant 

(51:08) Gerry’s experience going to Phillips Academy in Andover and then Harvard

(01:02:03) accissibility in arts education

(01:06:42) commonalities between people in different creative disciplines like acting, music, visual art, and the importance of nurturing creative expression

(01:14:12) Gerry’s full life, and Pocketwatch jazz ensemble, getting a law degree and MBA

(01:24:19) What Could Have Been with Pocketwatch at Kulak’s 

(01:31:29) the healing power of music and Gerry’s volunteer work

(01:41:31) entertainment lawyer, California Lawyers for the Arts, balancing his life and new album

(01:53:06) Gerry’s foray into acting

In my previous episode with him from 2023, Season 3 of this podcast, we talked about his days with the B52s and composing the score for Dexter: New Blood, and we also talked about his band SUSS and his work mentoring graduate students, and so much more . I encourage you to click on the link to that earlier episode if you missed it: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/pat-irwin

Today’s conversation also jumps around Pat’s varied and fascinating creative life. You’ll hear more stories and music from some of his acclaimed cartoon music from Rocko’s Modern Life and songs from Pepper Ann.  We talk about, and you’ll hear music from some of his projects,  including rocking out with the PI Power Trio with Sasha Dobson and Daria Grace,  and new albums coming out with Cynthia Sley, with SUSS and with Julia Heyward.  I’m blown away by Pat’s detailed memory and this episode is rich with interesting stories, and also his down-to-earth advice. 

 Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/pat-irwin-2024-catch-up

Pat Irwin website: https://patirwinmusic.com/

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(00:00) Intro

(03:25) writing music for Disney’s cartoon Pepper Ann, touring with B52s

(10:06) music: Enough, song from Pepper Ann musical episode

(12:10) process of writing and recording for Pepper Ann

(14:21) music: Photosynthesis, song from Pepper Ann musical episode

(15:45) collecting instruments, Ray Beats archives

(19:32) Rocko’s Modern Life, getting the band back together

(22:53) music: Junk Junkies from Rocko’s Modern Life soundtrack

(26:09) music: Bookshop from Rocko’s Modern Life soundtrack

(27:27) getting the Rocko’s band back together

(29:33) re-purposing music, SUSS new album

(36:55) music: Heat Haze SUSS

(41:28) But I’m a Cheerleader

(43:59) how and why to pitch 

(49:54) Nurse Jackie

(50:15) music from Nurse Jackie

(50:13 advice for preparing reels, learning collaboration, students at NYU and Brooklyn College

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(01:01:56) music from Nurse Jackie

(01:01:55) learning to collaborate as a media composer

(01:04:53) Cynthia Sley Command V, Bush Tetras 

(01:07:05)music:  Command V with Cynthia Sley Lost On Me

(01:11:58) changes in the music industry

(01:16:18) the PI Power Trio Sasha Dobson, Daria Grace, Pat’s love of instrumental Rock ’n Roll

(01:21:48) music: The Walk PI Power Trio

(01:25:05) George Scott, Raybeats, PI Power trio

(01:29:10) film When Last Seen 

(01:30:04) music from Pat’s score to film When Last Seen

(01:31:39) working on When Last SEen, T Venus with Julia Hayward

(01:35:11) music: excerpt from Smile, Don’t Touch That Dial with T Venus Julia Hayward

(01:36:32) the importance of friendships with your peers, decision to stay in New York instead of LA, knowing your strengths

Link to video and transcript on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/leslie-deshazor

Link to Leslie DeShazor's website: https://lesliedeshazor.com/

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Timestamps: (00:00) Cold open quote plus Intro (02:00) album Journey With Me, accepting help (06:16) differences playing acoustic and electric instruments (07:30) intro to tune “Simply Complicated” (13:25) Leslie’s childhood musical pranks, growing up in Inkster and Canton (16:10) the importance of Detroit in many different musical genres (18:36) the influence and importantce of church music (22:47) Interlochen, perspectives on exposing kids to a competitive atmosphere (32:43) Leslie’s approach to coaching student ensembles (36:14) Leslie’s history going to Orchestra Hall, continuity and history of Detroit (40:52) parenting, guiding children in music (42:37) University of Michigan and Wayne State college experiences, James Dapogny, how to guide students, the importance of helping music students with options (51:00) dealing with injury (53:06) different cultures through dance, learning Spanish, teaching with Sphinx (56:14) Sphinx organization (01:03:10) Musique Noire, Eunoia Society, JoVia Armstrong (01:04:45) problem with labels in music, colonial attitudes (01:10:44) teaching music using different strategies (01:16:35) challenges in guiding students (01:19:53) students who are over-scheduled, the benefits of allowing time for creativity and play (01:25:42) Cole Randolph taking time off and motivation (01:26:42) dealing with stress through exercise, jumping rope, keeping balance (01:30:00) freelance life stress (01:31:18) teaching body percussion, benefits of community music making, learning from other educators (01:35:35) Leslie’s advice about bravery

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Thomas Cabaniss website: http://thomascabaniss.com/about.html

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:24) Thomas Cabaniss string quartets

(07:57) excerpt from Water from Four Elements with the Charleston Symphony String Quartet 

(09:28) Charleston Symphony

(12:10) Fire, Four Elements string quartet

(16:07) Link Up program and Cabaniss’ work with music education and orchestras

(23:39) the Lullaby Project

(30:53) Peace sung by Joyce DiDonato written by Tamilles Fernandez with Dierdre Struck

(34:19) Tiny Bits of Outrageous Love, Michael Shinn and Jessica Chow Shinn

(39:53) Lovesong no. 3 Tiny Bits of Outrageous Love, Michael Shinn and Jessica Chow Shinn

(41:58) Thomas’ wife, and musical themes in families

(43:54) Two no. 7 Tiny Bits of Outrageous Love, Michael Shinn and Jessica Chow Shinn

(47:09) different musical styles and influences, writing for theatre at Yale

(51:27) Thomas’ youth and musical education

(55:50) Thomas’ approach to teaching music theory, teaching music appreciation to dancers

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(59:27) the work of Teaching Artists, working with students and educators

(01:07:16) operas for toddlers

(01:13:38) how to bring new audiences into orchestra concerts

(01:17:57) how and when  to talk to audiences

(01:23:15) Thomas’ creative process

Avi Kishna is a Dutch sarod player based in Amsterdam, of Indo-Surinamese heritage. You’ll get to know the sarod as an instrument and hear Avi’s perspectives on  Dutch society and his interesting collaborations. Among his mentors is his inspiring father, Ramdew Kishna, a multi-talented musician, director, and painter, who played a pivotal role in shaping Avi's musical journey along with his guru, Koustuv Ray. As a young man, Avi embarked on a successful career as in sales and marketing, but during this time he pushed music aside, and I found it deeply touching to hear how he was able to come back to music with the wisdom of having left such an important part of himself behind. You’ll hear about Avi’s project working with schools in Amsterdam to help provide music programs in underserved communities and this episode features some of his sarod music. Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel, and I’ve also linked the transcript here to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/avi-kishna

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Here you'll find the links to Avi's projects like Raga Reflections, where to stream and buy his music, upcoming performances, including a video with dancer Shailesh Bahoran (which we talk about): https://www.sarodbyavi.com/

Link to Muziek Educatie Centrum Amsterdam: https://www.muziekeducatiecentrum.nl/jeugd-fonds-sport-cultuur-amsterdam

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Episode with sitar player Mohamed Assani: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mohamed-assani

Episode with bansuri player Milind Date:

https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/milind-date-bansuri-player

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(03:42) the sarod

(11:57) Indo-Surinamese heritage and history

(16:16) South Asian music in the Netherlands

(19:38) dancer Shailesh Bahoran

(25:00) excerpt from While She Sleeps

(28:06) bringing different music together, Soundscape Sessions

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(38:39) Ramdew Kishna, Avi’s father

(43:27) racism and inclusion

(50:53) sarod guru Gungun Kaustuv Ray

(56:14) learning from others

(57:56) Raga Reflections

(01:04:19) Darbari 

(01:08:00) sales and marketing career, return to music

(01:13:05) giving back through music education

Pierre Chrétien is a Canadian bandleader, multi-instrumentalist and composer who has had international success with his bands The Souljazz Orchestra, Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and his project Cinephonic, and in this episode you’ll learn about all of these and hear highlights from some of these albums on the Marlow Records label. http://www.marlowrecords.com/artists.html

Pierre shares how left his career as an Engineer to devote himself to a full-time career as a performer. He also demonstrates some rare vintage instruments at the beginning of this episode, which he’s also an expert at repairing. Pierre is so creative and some of his gorgeous album covers are linked to the episode notes on my website, which of course links to Marlow Records. Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/pierre-chrtien

Did you know that this podcast is in Season 4, and that I send out a weekly email newsletter where you can get access to Sneak Peeks of upcoming guests and be inspired by highlights from the archive? https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter Speaking to such a diversity of people shines a light on the persistence required to attain mastery in any field. I try to constantly improve every aspect of this podcast, since I take care of all the many jobs of research, production, and publicity. I really do need the help of my listeners to keep this project going; please can you buy me a coffee (which is linked to Paypal)? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman

Mike Essoudry (drummer with Atlantis Jazz Ensemble) episode: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mike-essoudry-drummer

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:14) marimba

(05:33) Vintage Vibe electric piano, Mellotron

(10:01) Cinephonic albums

(13:05) Le Combat from Visions, the second Cinephonic album

(17:01) film score influences

(18:09) Musser Ampli-Celeste 

(19:52) Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, vintage keyboards

(21:45) Pierre childhood and youth, Engineering degree

(25:07) Souljazz orchestra, tours, graphic design

(29:09) Kingdom Come from album Inner Fire Souljazz orchestra 

(33:20) harp

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(34:52) Atlantis Jazz Ensemble

(37:46) Joyful Noise from Celetial Suite Atlantis Jazz Ensemble

(42:48) Mike Essoudry drummer

(43:06) Atlantis Jazz Ensemble

(47:10) Blue Nile Atlantis Jazz Ensemble

(52:15) Marlow Records, recording to analog tape

(53:43) writing process, musical influences

(55:47) changes in music distribution, benefits of Bandcamp, problems withSpotify

(58:19) decision to leave Engineering and become full-time musician

(01:00:57) other projects, Tezeta for orchestra

(01:04:26) Pierre’s teen years 

Edison Herbert Website: https://edisonherbert.com/ Can you buy me a coffee through Paypal to support this channel and this series? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website (link here takes you to Video, Podcast and Transcript): https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/edison-herbert

Video of I Wanna Wake Up with You on Edison Herbert's YouTube: https://youtu.be/_vJk8MNuFSA?si=1VyD8fjZd7AiemEi Did you know that this podcast is in Season 4, and that I send out a weekly email newsletter where you can get access to Sneak Peeks of upcoming guests and be inspired by highlights from the archive? Newsletter sign-up: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:26) Edison’s start in music (05:12) Edison’s albums (07:21) I Wanna Wake Up with You (13:39) Unforgettable Nat King Cole, US tour, grant funding (19:11) touring life in the UK, different aspects of music business (23:18) intro to Is She Is She Not (24:29) excerpt from Is She Is She Not (26:12) George Benson (31:35) musical influences Wes Montgomery, Grant Green (33:23) Loves in Need of Love Today (38:09) please support this independent podcast! thanks (38:47) Black musicians in the UK, African diaspora Black music traditions, racism (45:13) Edison’s family (46:17) musical influences in Edison’s style (48:55) Edison’s guitars (50:10) Guildhall school, Randy Brecker, London jazz scene, Guildhall (54:36) school teacher experience and deciding to pursue music (56:51) staying healthy as a musician (01:01:57) advice for learning a musical instrument and creating a music career

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Diane Nalini website: https://www.dianenalini.com/

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Timestamps

(00:00)Intro ( 00:53 )Shakespeare “Songs of Sweet Fire” ( 03:30 )Rhodes scholar, and Chinese calligraphy and watercolour painting with Virginia Chang, Bill Evans ( 08:07 )paintings for “Songs of Sweet Fire”, role as album producer (10:55) Diane’s experience as a dancer and also starting to sing jazz songs at 3 years of age, also her experience of strict piano lessons ( 14:18 )National Ballet School summer program experience ( 15:49) first professional jazz gigs ( 16:57) Science mentors at Dawson College Richard Shoemaker and John Mohamed ( 17:58 )intro to her baritone ukulele and “Winter Eclipse” (19:04 )Song “Winter Eclipse” ( 23:13) discussion of her song “Kiss Me Like That” and astronomy ( 26:18 )Diane’s work for Environment, Climate Change Canada (28:13 )discussion of her song “The Last Hurrah” ( 29:50) discussion of the challenges for individuals to limit consumption ( 34:48 )jazz ukulele, Diane’s YouTube Ukulele for Jazz Singers, her (39:48 )teaching and performing online, connecting with people worldwide ( 41:37 )learning Portuguese (47:23 )Syncspace Live with husband Adrian Cho ( 56:00 )some advantages to online teaching ( 58:02 )introduction to song “Le Tournesol” ( 58:58 )Song “Le Tournesol” ( 01:02:01 )discussion about languages, etymology, Diane’s father ( 01:06:13) singing Schubert Lieder, learning German ( 01:10:52 )turning down a recording contract offer, balancing a life in Science and Music ( 01:14:39) producing her first album, the process of putting together albums ( 01:16:34 )making new musical connections in England, joining a salsa band ( 01:22:04 )Diane’s ukulele made by Luis Feu de Mesquita, also history of the ukulele (01:29:36) Future Perfect album, pandemic challenges, new songs (01:33:42 )Diane’s creative process and memory for music ( 01:38:19) Diane’s music in movies and tv shows ( 01:41:01) how listeners interpret songs so differently, including her song “After Dusk”

This week’s episode is a special Catch-Up episode with the Dutch guitarist and composer Marc van Vugt, who was previously featured in Season 2 with his album The Lonely Coyote. Today you’ll hear a selection of highlights from his new solo guitar album, The Curious Badger. We caught up on some of his recent projects, and he also shared some wonderful insights into his creative process, and different ways for independent musicians to find audiences for their music. Like all my episodes, this is available on your favourite podcast player as well as a video on YouTube, and the transcript is linked here as well on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/marc-van-vugt-the-curious-badger Please consider buying me a coffee to support this independent podcast - you can do that through Paypal on my support site: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! If you missed the episode with jazz singer Ineke Vandoorn, Marc's partner: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ineke-vandoorn Marc van Vugt website: https://www.marcvanvugt.com/ Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:37) The Curious Badger album (08:06) excerpts from 2 versions of Liefde (09:59) intro to Back to the Market Square, Zen story (15:15) Back to the Market Square (20:21) lowden baritone guitar (22:13) Marc’s advice about PR work, getting gigs and album reviews (30:53) please support this series! (31:30) intro to Dancing in the Wind, layering of different guitars (33:20) excerpt from Dancing in the Wind (33:18) playing on different guitars (35:55) intro to The Coyote and the Badger (37:08) excerpt from The Coyote and the Badger (37:06) influences of different guitarists, Bill Connors (39:39) intro to The Curious Badger (42:53) The Curious Badger (45:33) 2023 Canadian tour (52:00) Sound Makers Project Christine Duncan (55:35) Marc’s creative process (01:01:16) teaching composition

photo of Marc: Jiri Büller

This week's episode is unusual because 4 musicians are featured, the members of the Euclid Quartet. They are a world-class string quartet celebrating their 25th anniversary with a fantastic album of short pieces, entitled Breve, and we are featuring several pieces from that album as part of this episode. Breve album: https://breve.hearnow.com/

You’ll get to know each member of the quartet, which is in residence at Indiana University South Bend: Jameson Cooper, violinist and founding member originally from England; you’ll hear about his experiences as a student of Dorothy Delay, and Roland and Almita Vamos. He also talked about the formative years of the quartet and the nuts and bolts of learning repertoire. The other violinist in the quartet is Aviva Hakanoglu, who holds degrees from Harvard, Indiana University and Stony Brook university and was a student of Philip Setzer, and it was really interesting to hear about her experience auditioning for the quartet and her perspectives on community outreach and as an educator. Violist Luis Enrique Vargas is a long-time member of the Euclid quartet, and started his life in music in Venezuela at the age of 14, and spoke about introducing Latin American composers to his colleagues. Finally cellist Justin Goldsmith is the newest member of the quartet. When he was completing his Master’s degree at Indiana University he formed the Vera quartet which held residencies at both IU and the Curtis Institute of Music, where he was also a Community Artist Fellow. I was curious to learn more about the many roles the quartet plays in their capacities as performers, educators and collaborators, and to hear them speak about the special joys and challenges of being members of a full-time quartet. 

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Euclid Quartet website: https://www.euclidquartet.com/biography

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Timestamps: 

(00:00) Intro

(04:46) Jameson Cooper, getting into chamber music, putting the album Breve together

(08:12) Luis Enrique Vargas Latin Amercian composers

(10:07) Metro Chabacano by Javier Alvarez

(14:05) American Masterpieces grant, diversity of representation in programming, youth outreach

(16:50) the career of a string quartet incorporating outreach and education, Rehearsing Philadelphia

(21:22) intro to Italian Serenade, Aviva on the challenge of recording

(22:29) excerpt from Italian Serenade by Hugo Wolf

(23:45) rehearsal process

(25:20) Jameson the early years of the Quartet, Aspen

(29:58) James Cooper studies with Dorothy DeLay, Roland and Almita Vamos, Masao Kawasaki

(33:45) intro to Shostakovich Polka

(36:18) Shostakovich Polka

(36:16) Aviva audition experience joining the quartet

(42:18) Aviva’s advice for dealing with nerves

(43:40) orchestral auditions and chamber music auditions, Jameson Cooper’s experience as a conductor

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(48:27) Luis conducting project, his love of whistling

(51:55) Aviva intro to Four, for Tango 

(53:22) Four, for Tango by Astor Piazzolla from live performance

(58:23) Hugo Kauder

(01:00:56) Luis Enrique Vargas how he became a violist 

(01:03:15) Justin Goldsmith experience of joining the quartet

(01:04:48) Schubert Quartettsatz Jameson Cooper

(01:07:28) excerpt from Schubert’s Quartettsatz

(01:09:00) importance of chamber music in music education

(01:12:23) Anna Clyne Fischoff Quarter Days

(01:13:54) new audiences and different projects

(01:20:11) string quartet life

(01:26:26) Aviva Hakanoglu on teaching

(01:28:54) the advantages of variety and versality for performers 

Chuck Copenace is a Winnipeg-based Ojibway musician and we talk about Chuck’s excellent album Oshki Manitou, which expands his work as a trumpet player, arranger, and composer. He’s woven together ceremonial sweat-lodge melodies with jazz, funk, dance and electronica and this episode features tracks from that album. He’s such a powerfully lyrical trumpet player, and you’ll be deeply touched to hear his inspiring story of moving through trauma and addiction to helping others through counseling and music. Chuck talked to me about his experience of growing up Indigenous, how intergenerational trauma from the residential schools affected his life, and how he was able to get sober and find healing in Indigineous ceremonial traditions.  You’ll hear about his university experience at Brandon university studying with Alan Ehnes, how he became a counselor through the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, and found his way back to a life in music. He spoke of his hope for the future of Indigenous youth, working with Julia Keefe’s Indigenous Big Band, and his upcoming projects. Please check out Chuck’s website: https://www.chuckcopenace.com/

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:16) Creator, getting back to music, sweat lodge ceremony

(06:26) Creator from Oshki Manitou

(10:26) learning ceremonial songs, recording the album

(14:12) Indian Act, suppression of Indigenous spiritual and cultural practices like the sweat lodge

(15:45) intro to Nothing Simple

(17:03) Nothing Simple live video from Revelstoke

(21:36) Indigenous peoples in Winnipeg

(22:56) the origin of Oshki Manitou

(26:12) Oshki Manitou

(30:13) Chuck’s son

(30:53) check out past episodes and support the show

(31:31) school music programs

(35:00) how music helped Chuck deal with inter-generational trauma, getting sober

(46:53) growing up Indigenous, the way history is taught 

(50:27) residential schools and hope for the future

(58:22) excerpt from Little Sunflower from Oshki Manitou

(59:20) Indigineous mentorship, Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band 

(01:07:29) Chuck’s music education, Alan Ehnes Brandon

(01:16:47) Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, recovery and burnout 

(01:24:36) finding a path in music again

(01:35:18) next projects, sharing his story, youth workshops

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:22) Arctic Circle Residency

(15:00) SHHH!! Ensemble 

Auditory Survey of the Last Days of the Holocene, creative process and excerpts

(24:51) Frank Horvat composing in different styles, finding new inspirations

(28:48) Music for Self-Isolation, music performed by Christopher Lee

(40:50) please support this podcast! Thanks

(41:26) Piano Therapy Virtual Tour, talking about mental health

(54:54) Odin quartet excerpt from the Four Seasons in High Park

(55:07) Frank’s start as a composer 

(58:00) The Green Keys Tour

(01:01:13) excerpt Orbital Tour of CIties at Night from album Fractures with Meredith Hall

(01:04:140) new project Trees.Listen with Sharlene Wallace, Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger 

(01:11:19) More Rivers, Christina Petrowska Quilico, Ann Southam

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Like all my episodes, the YouTube video, Transcript, and show notes are linked on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/guy-donis

Guy Donis website: https://www.guydonisbanjo.com/

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:03) Guy’s discovery of the banjo in Belgium

(04:35) Tchestou Guy Donis Trio from Paroles d’arbre

(04:40) banjo demo, evolution of bluegrass style

(21:12) Béla Fleck

(25:05) Paroles d’arbre album 

(29:16) title track from Paroles d’arbre Guy Donis Trio

(33:51) Roots, Risks and Rêveries album Guy Donis Trio

(35:33) Grenouillages Guy Donis Trio

(36:36) Guy’s youth in Belgium, learning banjo

(45:47) could you buy me a coffee to support this series?

(46:26) the challenge of continuing to improve 

(47:29) Sam Bush

(49:39) how Guy learned banjo and found his style

(54:04) decision to leave Belgium

(59:49) Tony Trischka, Béla Fleck, networking challenges, focus in playing

(01:06:36) the Montreal Bluegrass League

(01:14:59) career choices

(01:19:46) teaching banjo

(01:23:59) Guy’s banjo Nechville Phantom

(01:29:49) the Montreal Bluegrass League album, intro to One Way Track

(01:31:51) One Way Track with the Montreal Bluegrass League 

(01:34:05) love for winter in Quebec as an immigrant from Belgium

(01:36:04) distractions of the internet

(01:38:05) learning music therapeutic

photo of Guy Donis: David Roseman

Jeeyoon Kim is a very special concert pianist who has opened meaningful connections to new audiences through her innovative concerts, albums, podcast, and now her book “Whenever You’re Ready”. You’ll learn how she sold out her Carnegie Hall debut recital without knowing one person in New York, without an agent or winning a competition. She’s generously shared 3 tracks from some of her albums that punctuate this episode. Her website is linked here: https://www.jeeyoonkim.com/about

I was so honoured when Jeeyoon agreed to be part of this series, because I knew her wisdom, personal story and her music making would resonate strongly with you. 

 Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jeeyoon-kim

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:31) book “Whenever You’re Ready” 

(04:34) podcast “Journey Through Classical Piano”

(08:26) intro to Brahms’ Intermezzo

(11:28) Brahms Intermezzo op. 118, number 2

(18:04) Jeeyoon’s childhood in Korea

(23:10) burnout challenges

(26:48) decision to pursue Master’s in Pedagogy after Doctorate

(30:28) please support this podcast

(31:07) adapting teaching to each student

(35:00) private teaching versus academic setting, creating your own path

(39:46) Jeeyoon’s innovative concerts, 10 More Minutes crowdfunding and Carnegie Hall debut

(53:07) Kapustin Concert Etude op. 40 number 6 Pastoral from Jeeyoon Kim’s album Sium

(55:59) Sium project, 17 concert tour

(01:02:42) Debussy

(01:05:21) La plus que lente by Debussy from Jeeyoon Kim’s album Sium

(01:09:49) the challenge of adapting to different pianos

(01:15:14) Allen T. Brown, pairing photography and poetry with music

(01:21:51) lifelong learning

(01:25:15) surfing

(01:31:35) great advice from David Bremmer

J. Walter Hawkes is a 4-time Emmy-winning composer for the PBS series Peg + Cat and Wonder Pets, is a renowned jazz trombone player, and also performs as a jazz vocalist, ukulele player, and pianist. As a young man, he survived a horrible accident which changed the course of his life. We talk about this and his mentors including the legendary Slide Hampton, how he got into composing for Blues Clues, and many hilarious and heart-warming personal stories. Those of you who listened to my episode with Pat Irwin will remember his album Wide Open Sky with Walter, and we’re featuring two pieces from that album in this episode along with an impromptu performance of Cole Porter’s Get Out of Town. Walter’s love of adventure really comes through in this conversation, and it’s really inspiring to hear how he’s built such an interesting  career in music.   You can use the timestamps (listed below) to navigate, and like all my episodes, you can listen to this on your podcast player, watch the YouTube video, or read the transcript, all linked here to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/j-walter-hawkes 

Pat Irwin episode: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/pat-irwin

J. Walter Hawkes website: https://jwalterhawkes.com/about

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DeWitt Fleming with The Hot Sardines: https://youtu.be/Va68n60B3js?si=ida_ujyhVvRXG_iJ

The February video on Walter's YouTube is here: https://youtu.be/XJOeV0mVcgA?si=IZpS8B1MzXa6CEUV

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

( 01:45) Wide Open Sky album with Pat Irwin, story of February and old family film

(10:17) February

(12:06) the story of the accident 

(24:05) please support the podcast! Buy me a coffee? Thanks! 

(24:43) intro to For a Dance

(26:03) For a Dance from Wide Open Sky

(29:44) piano,  The Hot Sardines

(32:32) North Texas experience

(39:40) Emmys, composing for children’s tv Peg+Cat, Wonder Pets, Blues Clues

(48:49) ukulele stories

(01:00:00) intro to Cole Porter’s Get Out of Town

(01:00:50) Get Out of Town by Cole Porter

(01:02:55) Nora Jones, career regrets, dealing with stagefright

(01:14:33) Slide Hampton, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band

(01:22:29) early NYC days, traditional jazz scene

(01:26:24) memorization skills

(01:28:31) electronics, old computers, instruments

(01:35:40) importance of mentorship, Duncan Goff, Jerry Ball, Sol Yaged, balancing his career between playing and composing

(01:45:42) how Walter started composing for Blues Clues, how the accident affected his career

Jennifer had the opportunity to study with Nathan Milstein, Josef Gingold and Stanley Ritchie  and has had an interesting career as a performer, including with Appollo’s Fire. We talk about performing barefoot at Carnegie Hall, travels to India, and in Jennifer’s words” how you do one thing is how you do everything”. I myself have been very influenced by different mind-body practices like the Alexander Technique,  and the power of thought to help me address habitual tensions in my own life has really helped me, and I trust this inspiring and helpful episode will be of help to you, both musical performers and not, because the content of this discussion addresses universal challenges for all of us.  This conversation is punctuated by some excerpts from Jennifer’s solo album, and I hope you’ll listen to the whole album which you’ll find both on streaming services, or better yet for purchase on her website: https://artoffreedom.me/meet-jennifer/

Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jennifer-roig-francoli

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I have had several interviews talking about some of the same issues as this episode. My interviews with  Julie Lyonn-Lieberman, Madeline Bruser, Stephen Nachmanovitch, Derek Gripper and Daniel Ramjattan will be good places  to start if you missed any of those. 

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photo of Jennifer Roig-Francoli: Tina Gutierrez

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Intro

(04:16) album Solo con Spirito! Celebrating 50

(05:27) excerpt from Kreisler’s Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice

(07:07) excerpt from Enescu’s Sarabande

(07:47) Stanley Ritchie 

(10:03) Jennifer’s studies at Indiana University, learning baroque violin

(12:58) Apollo’s Fire

(15:11) studies with Nathan Milstein

(18:43) Alexander Technique and Primal Alexander touch-free approach

(32:58) please support this series! Thanks. 

(33:15) the importance of transitions and mindset, performance anxiety, The Art of Freedom Method

(41:43) music education, pressure from teachers, competitiveness in the music industry

(46:36) excerpt from Ysaye’s Ballade

(46:34) challenges in parenting for musicians

(52:44) music education, letting go of the focus on goals

(58:41) excerpt from Bach’s Chaconne

(01:00:12) performing barefoot

(01:02:56) decisions around pitch and more for Solo con Spirito

(01:07:25) How you do one thing is how you do everything

(01:11:32) India meditation retreat Amma’s ashram

(01:16:31) connections made through Art of Freedom online coaching

This podcast is also a video on my YouTube and the transcript is also linked to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mohamed-assani Today’s guest is the genre-defying sitarist and composer Mohamed Assani. In this conversation a couple of compositions from his album Wayfinder are featured. Wayfinder incorporates a range of stylistic influences, including South Asian Classical, Middle Eastern, jazz, funk, Western Classical, ambient & electronic music. It was produced by Juno and Emmy nominated producer Adham Shaikh and in the show notes you’ll find links to the complete music videos and to his albums. Mohamed is also a wonderful educator, based in Vancouver Canada, also teaching online, and I’m so grateful to him for being so gracious in agreeing to demonstrate on both sitar and tabla some basics of these instruments, and of stylistic elements in South Asian music, for this episode.

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This is the final episode for Season 3, and season 4 launches January 6th, so do check out episodes you may have missed from the first 3 seasons: https://www.leahroseman.com/about Mohamed Assani website: https://www.mohamedassani.ca/about/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:37) Mohamed’s path in music, South Asian music and history (08:56) introduction to the sitar with musical examples (13:34) history of the sitar, the Mogul rule (20:20) tabla, rhythm in South Asian music (25:28) tabla demonstration (28:51) please support this podcast (29:31)music education (32:12) Wayfinder album, Lullaby for Guli, Transit (41:07) Solace, understanding beat cycles (49:58) the intuitive versus analytical (51:28) Shahbaz Hussain tabla player (54:06) Aga Khan 80th birthday concert (56:22) reflections on learning music and self-development

Ceara Conway is an Irish contemporary vocalist and visual artist, and this episode features music from her album CAOIN as well as excerpts from some of her other projects. I find Ceara’s curiosity about so many important topics around arts and culture really inspiring and this conversation  circled around to her explorations of different languages and cultures as well as her rootedness as an Irish speaker. She has had many interesting commissions dealing with history, illness, grief, and the natural world. She uses traditional and contemporary song, performance and visual art to explore social issues such as the ecological crisis, migration and feminist concerns. She also spoke to me about some of her roles working with the Clare Arts office with artists with disabilities, and how she started her career as a glassblower in Rome and how her upbringing has helped her navigate the world as a freelance artist. Like all my episodes, this is also a video and the transcript is also linked to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ceara-conway

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:36) Ceara’s background, the album CAOIN

(17:03) Anach Cuain

(18:10) more about CAOIN An Caoinea

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(20:52) singing in different languages, Oumou Sangaré

(23:56) Ceara’s childhood

(27:56) support this independant podcast!

(28:35) glassblowing, start in art and music, Matthew Noonan

(33:03) books

(35:28) Veriditas project

(41:23) Plant Chant

(43:01) Clare Arts Office Embrace arts and disability program

(49:18) CAOIN, intro to Seoith í n Seothó

(51:59) Seoithín Seothó

(56:00) Georgian song, choirs

(1:01:40) Dochas

(1:06:17) Hanna Tuulikki, corncrake

(1:09:05) Time to Say Goodbye

(1:13:14) Irish language 

(1:16:50) new projects

Like all my podcast episodes, you can watch the video on my YouTube and the transcript is linked here as well: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/emmolei-sankofa

EmmoLei Sankofa https://www.e-sankofa.com/ is a an American composer, producer, musician, and artist whose work spans music, visual media, and fine art. Detailed show notes below with timestamps!

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In this episode we focused on EmmoLei's original music for Hulu's The Other Black Girl, the film score for Three Ways and her project Geometry, and we talked about her unique use of Morse code in her compositions, and the benefits of limitations in creative work. I asked her about her experiences in HBCU marching band culture, at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and being part of a positive community of mentors and peers through the Composers Diversity Collective. With her background as a percussionist and her use of Morse code, I was interested to hear about her creative process, and also about some of her visual art projects and collaborative installations. EmmoLei’s discography encompasses many albums and singles, and often integrates soul, jazz, classical, and rhythm and blues. Her single, Don’t Fight, was included on Adult Swim’s OPUS compilation album. EmmoLei has collaborated with many award-winning filmmakers, and through her creative audio company, Bèl Son, has worked with brands like Nike, Buzzfeed and Kamala Harris for the People. At the beginning of this episode, we dig into EmmoLei’s unique score for The Other Black Girl, which I watched and recommend. It’s based on a best-selling novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, and the show is an edgy thriller that’s a social commentary with humourous twists, and shines a light on the expeirence of Black women in corporate America, specifically in the publishing industry.

Here's the link to the official Triangles Video (which is excerpted in the episode) ⁠https://youtu.be/5YGSMD547VE?si=1LS-y6EoFKP-SqGA⁠

Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(03:01) The Other Black Girl(11:49) using Morse code in EmmoLei’s compositions(17:10) marching band culture HBCU(20:52) SCAD Sound Design Masters(23:25) please help support this independant podcast!(24:04) Mentors and mentoring, the Composers Diversity Collective(33:37) African diaspora, Sankofa(36:33) Emmolei’s instruments and creative process(44:44) visual art, trip to South Africa(56:26) Geometry, filmmaking, producing(01:00:49) Three Ways(01:04:13) The Other Black Girl, Tonality vocal group, graphic scores(01:12:23) In Pursuit of Silence(01:17:30) EmmoLei’s well-rounded musical background

Welcome to Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman: This podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or as a video on my YouTube. This week’s episode is with the award-winning GRAMMY-nominated harpist and composer Kirsten Agresta Copely. The video and transcript are linked on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/kirsten-agresta-copely Kirsten has had a really diverse career, starting with rigorous classical training as a young child, an illustrious career as an internationally touring solo harpist, and then a contrasting career performing with pop and rap icons such as Beyonce, JayZ, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and so many more famous artists, lots of studio work, and as a composer and arranger. In this wide-ranging conversation we talked about dealing with grief, ways of dealing with stress and anxiety, and many insights from Kirsten’s unique path through the music industry, including as an educator and mentor. Very shortly after we recorded this episode, Aquamarine was nominated for a GRAMMY award for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album. Kirsten has shared several tracks from Aquamarine and some of her other projects that are excerpted in this podcast, and if this music draws you in, please click on the link to her website: https://www.kirstencopelymusic.com/

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photo: Joseph Cartright

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:57) clip from I Am Water

(03:15) the creation of Aquamarine, Kirsten’s mother

(06:41) Kirsten’s musical education

(09:32) intro to Naids

(10:12) clip from Naids

(11:06) production of Aquamarine

(13:12) Kirsten’s development as a harpist, career choices

(19:57) please support the podcast! 

(20:35) the isolation of being a harpist, career advice

(24:44) clip from Aquamarine

(26:58) high school in Michigan, Star Age piano music

(29:28) clip from Threads Star Age piano music

(30:46) Nashville scene, move to Brooklyn

(34:44) Suzanne McDonald

(36:41) intro to Into the Mist

(37:50) Into the Mist

(41:46) dealing with stress, movivation for creating New Age music, Kirsten’s mother’s death

(46:30) Tanzania trip witnessing the Great Migration

(48:27) the Sphere Las Vegas 

(52:16) performing with Beyoncé for President Obama 

(54:12) Live 8, playing pop arrangements

(57:47)how a pedal harp works

(01:04:01) different aspects to Kirsten’s career: soloist, different albums, arrangements 

(01:06:40) clip from Kirsten’s arrangement of Radiohead’s Creep 

(01:08:10) arranging for harp

(01:10:00) mentoring younger musicians, career advice

Please check out the links to their websites linked below and on my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/peter-hum-and-steve-boudreauwhere you will find linked the video version of this episode, the transcript, and you can sign up for my weekly podcast newsletter and get access to Sneak Peeks for upcoming guests. If you’re a jazz lover, I have featured a lot of wonderful jazz musicians and have well over 100 episodes to explore. 

Below you'll also find detailed Timestamps to navigate the episode!

https://steveboudreaumusic.com/

https://peterhum.com/

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photo: Curtis Perry

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:23) jazz piano duo

(10:25) intro to Irreversibly

(11:35) Irreversibly

(14:49) Steve Boudreau weekly online concerts, all of Monk’s tunes

(20:42) Peter Hum’s journalism career, Herbie Hancock

(24:52) please support the podcast

(25:28) Peter’s father, debut recording A Boys’ Journey

(29:26) Steve Boudreau learning and teaching different styles, Hindustani music

(33:14) intro to Nonlinear Blues

(35:44) Nonlinear Blues

(41:27) tips on memorizing music, jazz ensemble skills

(48:46) F8-Bit game console music

(52:57) audio clip F8-Bit band

(54:46) Peter Hum food critic, restaurant industry

(59:44) intro to Bursting the Bubble, pandemic concerts

(01:03:43) Bursting the Bubble

(01:09:27) Ordinary Heroes album Peter Hum

(01:13:54) Spare Hearts Peter Hum ensemble

(01:23:27) Steve Boudreau George Gershwin

(01:26:35) Gershwin Prelude 1 Steve Boudreau jazz trio

(01:28:44) Steve Boudreau solo albums

(01:30:50) positive habits

(01:36:18) encouraging creativity in students, ease in writing

There’s such  a fascinating variety to a life in music; and this series features wonderful musicians worldwide with in-depth conversations and great music, with over 100 episodes to explore. For this week’s episode I was  able to add some additional music to a special re-release  with fiddler Alexis Chartrand who has shared 3 tracks for you to listen to. His Bandcamp and socials are linked below; so please go buy the tracks or albums if you like what you hear!  Alexis  talks very thoughtfully and about his background as a son of dancers, both groove and ornamentation in different traditional styles of fiddling, his explorations of tone colour with baroque violin, and some of his musical influences and inspiration. Like all my episodes, this is available wherever you listen to podcasts, the  video of the original episode is on my YouTube, and the transcript is also linked to my website where you can sign up for my weekly podcast newsletter and get access to sneak peeks for upcoming guests. https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e5-s1-alexis-chartrand-fiddler

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Alexis Chartrand on Bandcamp: https://alexischartrandnicolasbabineau.bandcamp.com/

https://alexischartrandcolinsavoielevac.bandcamp.com/album/le-tranino

Alexis Chartrand Social Media Linktree: https://linktr.ee/agchartrand?fbclid=IwAR28jaMhfGM2bO0-2rfbDxF81CYchtj9oGMYIKUyJ3VkZNdSKgE2cV3fMLU

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There’s such a fascinating variety to a life in music; this series features wonderful musicians worldwide with in-depth conversations and great music. Many episodes feature guests playing music spontaneously as part of the episode or sharing performances and albums. I hope that the inspiration and connection  found in a meaningful creative life, the challenges  faced, and the stories from such a diversity of artists will draw you into this weekly series, with many topics that will resonate with all listeners. 

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This week’s guest is violinist Jeremy Mastrangelo, who’s a wonderful colleague of mine in Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra. He’s known in our greenroom as a great storyteller, onstage as an excellent musician, and having heard him give brilliant masterclasses I can attest to his excellence as an educator as well.  This episode is infused with Jeremy’s wit and wisdom as well as a couple of beautiful violin performances. We talk about violin shopping in Cremona,  teenage life at Interlochen Academy, the difficulties and joys of a career as an orchestral musician, family, and the benefits of deepening our understanding of the composers we play. You will find that one of the wonderful stories in this episode reveals an unexpected discovery!

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Timestamps: 

(00:00) Intro

(02:11) Jeremy’s brother Dave, his childhood starting violin

(10:31) Bach Aria from Goldberg Variations

(13:23) Dave Mastrangelo arrangements

(15:05) orchestra audition process

(19:11) working conditions, collective agreements, Syracuse orchestra experience, Sara Mastrangelo

(27:21) please support the podcast!

(28:00) different roles and chairs in the orchestra

(30:31) Interlochen

(34:13) intro to Piazzolla etude

(35:45) Piazzolla Tango Etude no. 3

(39:34) dealing with uncertainty, pandemic Syracuse then Ottawa with Pinchas Zukerman

(45:37) ideal orchestra experiences, role of conductor and players

(50:15) Cremona with wife Sara, Italian heritage, Vittorio Villa

(55:54) Jeremy’s violin teachers Rafail Sobolevsky, Bill Preucil, Hal Grossman, Paul Kantor

(01:03:26) Rafail Sobolevsky story

(01:10:13) Sally Thomas, James Ehnes

(01:14:12) cooking

(01:16:07) great books about composers and performers

(01:20:37) solo experiences, stress dreams, benefits of knowing more about the composers

(01:28:16) one final orchestra story

Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman is a weekly podcast with in-depth conversations featuring a fascinating variety of guests worldwide. Michael Bridge is an accordion virtuoso who performs in many styles on both concert accordion and digital accordion. In this wide-ranging conversation, Michael spoke to me about how best to engage with audiences, the subtleties intrinsic to programming digital accordion sounds, and how to forge lasting relationships. Michael was awarded his Doctorate of Musical Arts from University of Toronto, and is a prize-winning soloist and chamber musician who tours worldwide. This is also an episode which features a lot of great music, including many novel sounds you won’t have heard before from an accordion, and also with the groups Bridge and Wolak and the Ladom Ensemble. You can listen to this wherever you get your podcasts, watch the video on my YouTube, read the transcript, and use the timestamps to navigate the episode as needed: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/michael-bridge Can you help this channel and podcast with $3? ⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman ⁠Thanks! 

Michael Bridge website: ⁠https://www.michaelbridge.ca/about ⁠

Michael's complete performance of Sofia Gubaidulina's Et Expecto is here, and starts at 17:40: https://youtu.be/KnXxjW4ayXo?si=qLRzkHMTajVRxhEo

Timestamps

(00:00)Intro

(02:18) digital accordion

(05:32) Bridge and Wolak “Petite Fleur”

(12:23)digital accordion user programs

(16:37) a selection of Michael’s digital accordion sounds

(19:35) accordion technique

(21:00) please support the podcast

(21:17) Michael’s accordion studies, Joseph Macerollo, history of the accordion

(28:27) growing up as an accordion player, going to the World Cup

(33:17) Bach piece

(34:29) accordiontechniques with Gubaidulina, quintuplet bellows shake

(37:46) excerpt from Gubaidulina’s Et Expecto

(39:20)  teaching accordion

(42:34) Ladom Ensemble Brahms’ Hungarian Dance no. 5

(47:26) accordion scene in Europe, premiering new works for accordion

(55:48) history of the accordion

(01:01:49) Ladom Ensemble Bach Keyboard concerto no. 7

(01:05:37) Bridge and Wolak, Charles Cozens

(01:08:24) professional relationship parrallels

(01:11:08) Bridge and Wolak “Digital Stardust”

(01:18:14) Bridge and Wolak, Ladom Ensemble

(01:22:00) performance presentation skills

(01:26:09) musical acoustics, arranging

(01:30:40) digital accordion sounds demo

(01:35:29) benefits and necessity of being analytical  

photo: Sam Gaetz

This week I’m highlighting an episode from the archive: the charming and engaging Jack Everly, who is well-known to audiences throughout the United States and Canada for his Symphonic Pops programs and storytelling. We recorded this in 2021 when concerts had been mostly shut down for a year. It was so much fun having this opportunity to sit down and speak in depth with Jack. We had a lively exchange discussing his varied and distinguished career on Broadway, for the American Ballet Theatre, the challenges of syncing a live orchestra with the music of great films, and so much more. The video and transcript are linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e16-s1-jack-everly-conductor

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I hope you enjoyed this episode! There’s such a fascinating variety to a life in music; and this series features wonderful musicians worldwide with in-depth conversations and great music, with over 100 episodes to explore. Many episodes feature guests playing music spontaneously as part of the episode or sharing performances and albums. I hope that the inspiration and connection  found in a meaningful creative life, the challenges  faced, and the stories from such a diversity of artists will draw you into this weekly series, with many topics that will resonate with all listeners. Please share your favourite episodes with your friends,  and do consider supporting this independant podcast. Have a great week!

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Like all my episodes, you can listen to this on your favourite podcast player, (search Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman) watch the video on YouTube, read the transcript, and navigate with the timestamps: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/kat-raio-rende

Here are some videos we talk about during the episode, that Kat wrote the music for with JP Rende (her husband and colleague at Earworm Music https://www.earwormny.com/ )Billy Porter in Sesame Street's Friends with a Penguin, EMMY winning song: https://youtu.be/f-YxjLUnnP0?si=PPElVWAiKYR2Chie Sesame Street's We Don't Walk Alone: https://youtu.be/LNlAHNzd6WY?si=KHhBhHIA1pDKsWeX Cardi B in Baby Shark Does the Seaweed Sway: https://youtu.be/NHFLk7937dI?si=wyKbLWcN-uD6SQdN Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:23) writing for Billy Porter “Friends with a Penguin” for Sesame Street (06:56) clip from Friends with a Penguin (07:50) writing “We Don’t Walk Alone” for Sesame Street (10:43) clip from “We Don’t Walk Alone” (12:14) writing for Baby Shark, working with Cardi B (18:01) working with husband JP Rende, creative process (21:31) please support this independant podcast (21:47) writing songs for specific characters, creative process (25:39) Kat’s musical influences, singing backup and demos, SUNY Purchase (30:24) writing for Sesame Street, starting Earworm with JP, writing jingles (32:56) getting big breaks, singing backup in New York (39:05) benefits and challenges of ADHD, writing jingles, musicologist Sandy Wilber (47:26) parenting, kids shows (51:57) having to pitch, producing, advice for setting up an inexpensive studio (01:02:02) family/work balance working from home, helping kids learn music (01:11:00) Kat’s childhood music education (01:14:23) vocal producing and directing (01:21:31) expressing emotions through music to help children

Margaret Maria is a wonderful cellist who’s a unique composer. Her compositions are all written by layering cello lines in some gorgeous and emotive aural tapestries. Her personal story is interesting and moving: she started the cello as a teenager, was admitted to the University of Toronto at age 16 without graduating from high school, and was then admitted to the prestigious Curtis Institute. She went on to have a successful career as a member of the Vancouver Symphony and then Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, which is how I came to know her. She gave up her job with the NAC after a few years, and embarked on a new life as a composer, meanwhile continuing to teach. Some of her work as an educator has been with the Orkidstra program, which she has been involved with since it’s inception in 2007. It’s a social development program that serves over 650 youth from over 62 linguistic and cultural backgrounds by building community through free music programs. This episode has a lot of powerful music; you can use the timestamps to navigate. Like all the episodes in this series, this is available wherever you get your podcasts, as well as this video, and the transcript and show notes are all linked to my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/margaret-mariahttps://margaretmariamusic.com/home

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Timestamps (00:00) Intro(02:44) Teaching improvisation in Breno, Maribyllia, creative process(06:57) Marbyllia duo with Bill Gilliam, clip from Gravitational March(07:47) Margaret’s music education and evolution as a cellist and composer(12:52) intro to Blessing of Awakening and Margaret’s creative process(17:00) clip from Blessing of Awakening(18:03) Margaret’s personal story and evolution as a composer(19:46) please support this podcast(20:01) perfectionism, starting late, playing injuries(23:39) Curtis(27:05) more about Margaret’s personal story and evolution as a composer(31:32) Orkidstra and music education(34:26) Alice Kanack, the benefits of teaching improvisation (38:35) producing music with Craig McConnell, intro to Raging Red(41:24) clip from Raging Red with Craig McConnell(42:04) duo project with singer Donna Brown, rock opera with Julian Gracia Reig, getting grants(50:22) From Scars to Infinite Stars(55:19) where to find Margaret’s music(56:20) Margaret’s approach to teaching (01:05:49) reflections on her life, intro to Her Heart on a Platter(01:08:29) Her Heart on a Platter(01:14:39) Margaret’s sheet music(01:15:34) empath feeling others’ emotions, intro to Shame on an Angel, artist Angel Muriel(01:20:39) Sham on an Angel(01:25:52) Margaret’s creative process

photo of Margaret: Bret Archangel Menezes

You can listen to this wherever you get your podcasts, watch the video on YouTube, and read the transcript. Everything is linked with links to Julie’s many projects on my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/julie-lyonn-lieberman

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) creating the audio book of The Roaring Brook Fiddler

(07:14) excerpt from The Roaring Brook Fiddler

(09:58) please support the podcast

(10:44) re-writing and updating  Blues Fiddle, Improvising Violin, You Are Your Instrument, The Roaring Brook Fiddler

(11:14) Verna Gillis, soundscapes, music brings joy

In this  episode, you get to hear the brilliant and engaging keyboard player and composer Kait Dunton in both conversation and a mini theory workshop on her hit tune This One’s For You!  In this wide-ranging conversation, we talked  about her early days with Snarky Puppy, recording the soundtrack to A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood, her love of vintage keyboards and the challenges they present, and her unique approach to teaching which has been influenced by her mentor John D’earth. Kait has gained a huge following on social media like Instagram and TikTok, so I was curious to get her perspectives on connecting with her fans, and dealing with necessary boundaries.   Kait’s new album Keyboards features the sounds of the 1970s and we got into some of her influences and her personal journey to becoming a full-time performer. This episode features some of her recorded work and she generously agreed to demonstrate as well; you can use the timestamps to navigate and you can listen to this wherever you get your podcasts, watch the YouTube video or read the transcript, everything is linked to the show notes on my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/kait-dunton with a gallery of images of Kate’s vintage keyboards as well.

https://www.kaitdunton.com/

 I’m an independant podcaster, and through this series I hope to inspire you with these stories of the incredible breadth and depth of a  life in music with my inspiring guests. This podcast needs your support to continue, and every dollar helps: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:09)recording for the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood 

(04:28) 2023 album Keyboards and working with vintage keyboards

(10:09) Richard Tee’s influence

(13:28)Lunch Break from Keyboards

(16:15)recording process, husband drummer Jake Reed, parenting

(20:15) childhood musical education

(22:30)John D’earth

(26:29) Planet D’earth

(26:28) call to action: support the podcast!

(30:24) Snarky Puppy, North Texas, finding her way to a career as a performer

(33:09)music marketing, social media

(38:33) teaching music and theory

(43:28) Kait demonstrates at the piano with some theory within This One’s For You

(50:32)teaching and the importance and deeper meaning of music

(56:35)playing concerts, marketing and social media

(01:01:50) albums versus playlists, streaming versus buying music

(01:09:22) Kait’s reflections on her journey to becoming a full-time performer and composer

This week’s episode is with the Canadian musician Jack Hui Litster, who has developed a satisfying creative career after some interesting twists and turns. In this episode, you’ll learn about his experiences as a jazz drummer, his pivot into international development, and his path back to composing, producing and recording music in different styles. The music included in this episode features two tracks from his album "Shining Suns”, a guzheng improvisation and an excerpt from his second opera “What is Love”. We talked about different ways to make a living as a musician, achieving a flow state, some of the positive impacts of technology, and the importance of finding a work-life balance. Like all my episodes, this is available wherever you listen to podcasts, also as a video on YouTube, and the transcript with the show notes are all linked on my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jack-hui-litster Please consider buying me a cofffee; I’m an independant podcaster and I need my listners’ help: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (06:34) Shining Suns album, Jack’s return to music (11:50) Awakener from Shining Suns (15:40) Jack’s musical education, start as a drummer (19:14) St Francis Xavier (21:05) learning different instruments (22:47) jazz scene (24:27) Chinese music explorations, Master’s degree (28:18) intro to guzheng piece (29:28) guzheng improv (32:29) creative process, how Jack started composing (34:41) influence of choral music (36:46) Jack’s operas (49:13) call to action: I need my listeners’ help! (49:29) intro to What Is Love (51:12) excerpt from What Is Love, the finale (55:21) Berklee online (58:55) Shining Suns, Mark Ferguson (1:03:09) Shining Suns with Hidden track (1:09:10) Jack’s career change, dealing with burnout, work-life balance (1:18:14) flow state, creative process (1:20:57) helpful technology

photo: Curtis Perry

As a bonus, this track, which is a special version of "Roots Girl" has generously been provided by Jah'Mila. The interview with her also features two other tracks, within this fascinating episode. You can listen to it on your favourite podcast player, watch the video, or read the transcript. The shownotes are also linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jahmila

Jah’Mila speaks so eloquently about being grounded in a strong sense of identity and purpose, her love of music and communicating with a wide audience and she has also generously shared two tracks from her album Roots Girl which are part of this episode,  and a special version of Roots Girl which is available as a bonus podcast.You can use the timestamps to navigate to any topics or musical selections, and you can listen to this on your favourite podcast player, watch the video on YouTube or read the transcript;  everything is linked with the show notes on my website: ⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jahmila⁠

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I met Jah’Mila in her role as  the Associate Artistic Director and lead singer  of the Reggae Roots program which is available to all 🇨🇦Canadian schools free of charge, created with Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and the National Arts Centre. If you missed my episode with Daniel in Season 2, you should have a listen: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e8-s2-daniel-bartholomew-poyser

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:39) Roots Girl album, and Jah’Mila’s dad Earl “Chinna” Smith

(07:59) Nayabinghi Groundings rom roots Girl

(09:58) Jah’Mila’s childhood

(14:17) Jamaican culture and Patois 

(17:04) performing with The Wailers

(22:21) excerpt from Roots Girls

(22:32) different audiences for Reggae

(27:51) Reggae Roots with Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser

(31:17) performances at the NAC

(33:14) paying tribute to other artists

(36:15) intro to Irie Meditation

(38:39) Irie Meditation

(42:17) new album, processing emotions through songwriting, journaling, gratitude

(46:51) Rastafarianism and Jamaican culture

(53:44) working with children

(56:51) Influences of sound system culture

(01:04:06) finding your niche and new audiences

Show notes, main episode, video, transcript, all linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ane-rozman-and-kara-talve

Kara Talve's Website: https://www.karatalve.com/

Show notes, video, transcript, image gallery, main episode, all linked: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ane-rozman-and-kara-talve

Anže Rozman's Website: https://www.archestralmusic.com/

It’s time for my summer break, but the podcast will be back September 2nd with a special episode with two composers who are life partners and also work together with Hans Zimmer at Bleeding Fingers Music. Anže Rozman and Kara Talve will inspire you with both the music of Prehistoric Planet and their personal stories, insights and compositions. I’m including some clips here from that episode, and I’ve also recorded a couple of other fascinating episodes that will be released in September. If you’d like access to regular Sneak Peeks, you need to sign up for my newsletter on my website: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter 

 Please check out my back catalog for episodes you’ve missed, and keep in mind that you can use the timestamps if you ever want to skip to a certain section or music track.

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 Bukhu Ganberged is an incredible Mongolian-Australian musician who is a master of both the Morin Khuur, the Horsehead fiddle,  and Khuumii, the Mongolian Overtone Throat Singing. This episode features a lot of special music, and  Bukhu’s personal story of growing up in Mongolia and emigrating to Australia. Like all my episodes, this is available as both a video with Closed Captions, a transcript, and a podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, the link to my website:  https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/bukhu-ganburged

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At the beginning of this episode Bukhu explains how he learned overtone throat singing and demonstrates different styles. You’ll then hear some incredible music on Morin Khuur, the horsehead fiddle and learn about Mongolian culture and Bukhu’s experiences in Australia where he’s gone from busking on the street to performing at the Sydney Opera House and being featured on The Voice. I have included detailed timestamps below.

 I encourage you to listen to Bukhu’s albums wherever you listen to your music! ⁠https://www.horsefiddle.com/⁠

Bukhu’s audio was captured by his phone directly in Australia (I generally avoid recording over the internet) but the mic placement wasn’t ideal to capture the beautiful complexities of both the horsehead fiddle performances and Bukhu’s singing. However, he has also allowed me to also share within the episode a couple of his recordings both solo and with his group Equus, so you’ll be able to hear him explain about different regional styles of singing and playing in the episode as well as hear the studio quality recordings.

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Intro

(02:36) khoomei Mongolian throat singing, how Bukhu learned and different styles

(14:23) some of Bukhu’s albums

(16:00) Equus 

(18:00) Huurhun Haliun with Equus

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(22:46) Bukhu’s immigration to Australia

(26:20) Morin khuur horsehead fiddle, different regional styles

(37:55) legend of Khuhuu Namjil

(41:11) morin khuur with khoomei Mongolian throat singing “Khuhuu Namjil” 

(45:06) Mongolian nomadic culture with animals, weeping camel

(49:09) khoomei  Mongolian throat singing weeping camel song

(50:40) Bukhu’s childhood and training in music

(58:16) Linsey Pollak and Lizzie O’Keefe

(59:14) balancing life as a father

This episode features the Venezuelan composer Sandro Morales-Santoro who composes for film, tv and new media and is based in L.A. In this episode you’ll hear lots of music and our in-depth conversation during which Sandro tells the inspiring story of how he learned to read and write music while attending law school in Venezuela, then was accepted into the Berklee college of music, and was awarded their achievement scholarship, then how  moved to L.A. and created community both professionally and personally. Sandro is on the Executive committee for the Composers’ Diversity Collective and we talked about biases in the industry and increasing exposure for composers from diverse backgrounds. Sandro is the fourth film and tv composer I’ve featured so far on this podcast, please take a look at my complete catalog of episodes to check out episodes you may have missed. Like all my episodes, this is available wherever you listen to podcasts, is also a video on my YouTube channel, and the transcript is also linked: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/sandro-morales-santoro

I've included detailed timestamps below.

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Sandro Morales-Santoro Website: https://www.sandromorales.com/

Composers Diversity Collective: https://www.composersdiversitycollective.org/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:25) Sandro’s start in music and family’s resistance to his aspirations

(07:27) studies with Angel Balan to learn composition, getting into Berklee after law school

(18:33) The Shadow of the Sun

(19:04) music clip Slices of Bread from The Shadow of the Sun

(23:16) using Venezuelan traditional styles, different South American instruments, various influences

(30:07) music clip A Decent Job from The Shadow of the Sun

(32:12) process of writing music for The Shadow of the Sun

(34:08) music clip Late for Work from The Shadow of the Sun

(35:14) Vela, Dayana Gauthier, emigration experience

(41:50) trailer to Vela

(42:57) the making of Vela

(45:39) prejudice, and the founding of the Composers Diversity Collective

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(52:20) Composers Diversity Collective, Michael Abels, Amanda Jones

(57:30) learning about the film industry, making Vela,  the role of the film composer

(01:05:07) writing for orchestra, use of synthesizers

(01:11:20) benefits of modular synthesizers

(01:13:19) demo of Eurorack synth

(01:16:56) feeling and expressing emotion in music and acting, The Shadow of the Sun

(01:22:07) creating community 

(01:28:26) Restaurants at the End of the World, including 3 music clips by David Benjamin Steinberg and  Sandro Morales-Santoro, National Geographic Disney+

(01:40:09) reflections on different careers in music, other film composers 

I have in-depth conversations with a fascinating diversity of musicians worldwide, and I hope these personal stories highlight the incredible breadth and depth of a life in music for listeners everywhere. Like all my episodes, you can listen to all this on your favourite podcast player, watch the video, and read the transcript, all linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/kavisha-mazzella Kavisha Mazzella is a renowned Australian songwriter and singer who has won both an ARIA award and an Australia Day Honor. We talked about her work through the lenses of social justice, community building, and the search for deeper meaning and connection. This is a personal, in-depth conversation with lots of beautiful singing in both Italian and English. You can use the detailed timestamps to jump to a song or a topic, but I encourage you to listen through and listen to the stories behind “The Fearless Note”. I’m an independant podcaster who needs my listeners help to keep this huge project going; every dollar helps: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Kavisha Mazzella website: https://www.kavisha.com/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:09) Italian songs, “The Joys of the Women” (10:34) Italian song: “Mamma Mia Dammi Cento Lire” (15:13) emigration, Kavisha’s family’s migration stories (25:13) Kavisha’s childhood and music, I Papaveri, “The Joys of the Women” (28:23) Kavisha’s projects with refugees, children, Musica Viva (33:14) song: “My Brown Yarra” by Frank Jones, dealing with sadness and trauma through music (35:26) I really do need my listeners’ help: Ko-fi link in description (35:42) learning confidence as a performer (38:29) intro to “Philosophy Man” (40:42) “Philosophy Man” by Kavisha Mazzella (45:39) teaching singing to community groups (52:11)experiences of the benefits of meditation, Empty Sky album and performances (59:32) art school and why Kavisha turned to music full-time (01:04:08) ARIA award Fisherman’s Daughter, Mick Thomas (01:05:23) intro to Sing for No One, Sing for Everyone (01:07:24) Sing for No One, Sing for Everyone by Kavisha Mazzella (01:11:07) Kavisha’s song-writing process and influences from Italian songs (01:15:18) Linsey Pollak (01:17:42) Women’s Anthem “Love and Justice” commission The Victorian Women’s Trust (01:23:21) great advice from Liam Clancy, Luka Bloom, Ronan Ó Snodaigh (01:28:36) “The Fearless Note” by Kavisha Mazzella (01:34:41) the importance of community

It’s hard to sum up how important Verna Gillis has been for music lovers. First of all, she is an ethnomusicologist who  recorded traditional music  around the world including in Kashmir, Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Surinam, Ghana, and the United States. This episode will bring you along on some of these journeys.  25 of these recordings are available through Smithsonian Folkways and Lyrichord, and I’m very grateful to Smithsonian Folkways for allowing us to use some of these tracks for this specific episode. The albums that this music comes from are linked here in the show notes, where you'll find the video version, transcript, and photo gallery from Verna's career: ⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/verna-gillis⁠

In 1979 Verna  opened Soundscape, the first multi-cultural performance space in New York City, which put on hundreds of performances over 5 years. You’ll also hear Verna reminisce about her work on career development with phenomenal international musicians including Youssou N’dour from Senegal, Salif Keita from Mali, and Carlinhos Brown from Brazil. As a producer, Verna was twice nominated for a GRAMMY award for two of the albums  she produced with Roswell Rudd. She’s also a writer and spoken word performer. We’ve  included in this episode one of her recent spoken word videos with British musician Jennifer Maidman. There’s so much more in this episode, and I hope a wide audience will be inspired by Verna Gillis’ reflections on her remarkable life in music.  

I’m joined by my colleague in Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, violinist Frédéric Moisan. Originally from the Breton town of Saint-Brieuc in France, he immigrated to Finland and then Canada. In this wide-ranging conversation we talked about wind-surfing,family, languages, different cultures’ approaches to education, the challenges of playing the violin, the original version of the Sibelius violin concerto (which was the subject of Fred’s Doctoral Dissertation), life balance, and fly fishing. We talked about the differences between being a freelancer to being an orchestra member; Fred has great advice for colleagues and students preparing auditions, and you can find these various topics in the timestamps. Like all my episodes, this is available as both a video on my YouTube, and a podcast wherever you listen to podcasts; the transcript is also linked on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/frdric-moisan

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:12) growing up in Brittany, studies in France, the Conservatoire system

(09:52) moving to Finland

(20:45) violin studies with Anne-Marie De Boisgisson, windsurfing, education systems

(29:07) please help me keep this series going: Ko-fi support page linked!

(29:35) Anne-Marie De Boisgisson

(30:26) different education systems Finland, France, Canada

(37:20) Fred’s parents, grandparents, the loss of his mother

(48:05) reflections on parenting and balancing life, bringing up multi-lingual children

(54:25) differences between freelancing and having an orchestra job

(01:00:31) orchestra auditions

(01:05:06) violin practice routines

(01:09:00) Sibelius violin concerto original version

(01:14:50) performing as a soloist with orchestra

(01:17:02) goals and aspirations for music students

(01:24:24) Breton language and culture

(01:27:33) fly-fishing and the benefit of hobbies

 Daniel Ramjattan is a phenomenal classical guitarist and this episode features some of his performances as well as many valuable insights in his work as a performance coach and educator,  and from his reflections on the significant challenges he has overcome in his life and career. Like all my episodes, this is available on your favourite podcast player, a video on YouTube, and the transcript, all linked to my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/daniel-ramjattan I’m an independent podcaster and I need my listeners’ help to keep this series going.  ⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠

I really value this long-form conversations that allow for depth, and you can use the detailed timestamps if you prefer to jump to any topics or musical selection.

https://www.danielramjattan.com/

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Intro

(02:05) big personal and financial challenges 

(07:44) Trinidad Tobago culture and family

(11:46) Segovia

(14:56) intro to Catharsis by Raphael Weinroth-Browne

(16:37) “Ire” from Catharis by Raphael Weinroth-Browne from Daniel’s album “Inspirations”

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(21:53) Segovia, Flamenco

(23:43)John Williams

(24:29) Julian Bream, intro to Leo Brouwer Sonata

(28:00) Toccata de Pasquini, Leo Brouwer Sonata 

(33:04) Performance Anxiety, Madeline Bruser, Gerald Klickstein

(35:14) financial barriers “Life doesn’t have to be this hard”, studies with Bruce Holtzman, Lorenzo Micheli, Patrick Roux

(45:46) Busking, connecting with different audiences

(53:30) intro to Naoko Tsujita’s piece

(56:17) Naoko Tsujita Gamelan Suite, Second Movement from Daniel’s album “Inspirations”

(59:02) the Carillon, Naoko Tsujita

(01:03:00) Performance Anxiety, beta blockers, exposure treatment

(01:11:48) Improvisation to help with anxiety

(01:16:45) controlling performance contexts, mindset, Performance Anxiety

(01:19:56) Buddhism, martial arts, controlling emotions

(01:29:03) teaching performance anxiety skills

(01:40:07) final reflections on life and gratitude mindset

Like all my episodes, you can listen to this on your favourite podcast player, watch the YouTube on my channel, and read the transcript; everything is linked on my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/elizabeth-pallett I have also included detailed timestamps below. 

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Below are the links for Elizabeth Pallett, her website and YouTube channels:

https://luteweb.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@luteweb https://www.youtube.com/@amarylli1745

https://twitter.com/luteweb

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:57) Her musical education, growing up on a farm

(00:04:16) Julian Bream’s influence

(00:05:52) introduction to the lute

(00:09:17) Fantasia by Francesco Da Milano Libro Terzo 1562

(00:11:14) evolution of the lute from the oud

(00:18:49) Calata Ala Spagnola by Joan Ambrosio Dalza 

(00:21:48) the gittern

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(00:25:52) Tastar de corde, improvisatory music

(00:28:01) historical context of the music, Aurelio Brandolini

(00:33:58) the gittern and the origins of the guitar

(00:36:35) lute tablature manuscripts, Capirola lute book

(00:39:05) Ricercar Terzo by Vincenzo Capirola 

(00:43:55) baroque guitar

(00:46:18) Jácaras by Gaspar Sanz on baroque guitar

(00:46:28) why Liz cuts her nails

(00:54:54) teaching lute online and Luteweb videos

(00:58:46) lute repertoire, Bach lautenwerck, why the lute fell out of favour

(01:03:44) women lute players and composers

(01:06:12) teaching online and sharing the love of the past and the lute

(01:08:21) Recercar probably by Marco Dall’Aquila

(01:10:23) teaching at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

(01:12:43) the joy of playing figured bass

(01:15:32) Amarylli, soprano Hannah Grove, creative programming

(01:18:32) “Weep Ye No More Fountains” by John Dowland with Hannah Grove

(01:21:08) controversy around Edward de Vere being the author of the writer who had the pen name Shakespeare

(01:28:11) John Dowland

(01:38:55)  Eward de Vere, Marco Dall’Aquila

(01:40:34) finding time to practice, balancing family life

(01:42:01) bringing undiscovered music to light

Netflix’s hit series "Dead to Me" (which I love), the Academy Award nominated short My Year of Dicks, and many other projects including You’re the Worst and Brockmire. In this wide-ranging conversation punctuated by music used with permission, we talked about many things including Adam’s many musical influences growing up in New York City, his work for the Fred Rogers Institute and his reflections as a parent. He has wonderful advice for composers interested into breaking into the film industry and shared some of his creative process with us. Adam is a warm and engaging musician with a real love for music across many genres; he shares how he pivoted from working as a performer to composing full-time, and we explored many of his diverse projects. Like all my episodes, this is available as a podcast on your favourite podcast player, a video on YouTube, and the transcript; everything is linked to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/adam-blau I have included detailed timestamps if you want to jump to the music or any specific topics. Please help me keep this series going! You can give me a virtual tip or consider becoming a monthly supporter starting at $3 Canadian and get access to unique perks: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman

Adam Blau website: https://www.adamblau.com/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:56) “Dead to Me”, Liz Feldman (08:14) intro to piano suite clip (08:59) clip of piano suite of themes from Adam’s “Dead to Me” score (10:48) Adam’s childhood musical influences (13:24) Center for the Performing Arts on Long Island (15:16) collaborations Rachel Axler, Jordana Williams, Liz Feldman (17:13) Village Harmony Rebecca Russell (19:49) NYC musical influences, Larry Holdridge (22:47) Yale (26:08) jazz piano (28:44) assisstant to Chris Beck, John Swihart and getting started as a film composer (34:09) Rarified Air podcast, music production libraries (41:30) writing music for podcasts (44:51) “My Year of Dicks” animated short, Pamela Ribon (48:17) intro to sound design montage clip, creative process (52:31) sound design montage clip (55:57) the 24 Hour Musical Theater Challenge, Rachel Axler (01:01:32) Fred Rogers Institute Everyday Grooves, Everbody Counts 2020 census (01:09:17) song “Tell Me What You Love About Me” from Fred Rogers Institute Everyday Grooves (used with permission for this specific podcast) (01:11:14) Adam as a singer and player, “You’re the Worst” (01:14:00) parenting and music education (01:16:51) mentoring composers, advice for the film industry photo of Adam Blau: Ari Scott

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Hidden Legacy film: https://youtu.be/HDqKDexQRSg Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:33) the koto with demo (08:13) intro to Sakura, Kimio Eto (12:15) koto music Sakura (16:47) more about Kimio Eto (18:31) playing jazz and different styles on the koto, traditional koto schools, Destiny Muhammad (25:56) making different arrangements for koto for students (29:06) koto music, Maboroshi o Oute by Chikushi Katsuko (34:12) Japanese culture: music names in Japan (37:35) Japanese Internship camps during WWII, “Hidden Legacy” (54:21) learning Japanese, going to Japan (01:00:55) college and school years (01:03:21) intro to Tsubasa ni Notte, Shoko Hikage, Kazue and Tadao Sawai (01:09:29) koto music Tsubasa ni Notte by Sawai Tadao (01:19:28) notation (01:22:10) benefits of improvisation (01:24:45) Japanese traditions, Brian in Japan (01:29:52) teaching koto

Martin Hayes is an internationally renowned Irish fiddler beloved for his expressive playing and his collaborations with many great musicians in different genres including Bill Frisell, Sting, Paul Simon and more recently Yo Yo Ma with the Silk Road Project. During this episode we spoke of his wonderful book Shared Notes, and he plays some beautiful music live (you can always use the timestamps if you’re curious to jump to some music right away), but I encourage you to listen through the whole episode. Martin speaks eloquently about life, culture, friendship, identity, and staying true to what you value, and I hope this episode will thrill lovers of Irish music and bring new listeners to many of Martin’s projects including The Common Ground Ensemble, The Gloaming, and many more. We talked about the loss and legacy of Dennis Cahill, how he met Thomas Bartlett, the rich depths of traditional music that Martin learned from the older generation, and the rhythm of life growing up on the farm in County Clare. Like all my episodes, this is available as both a video and a podcast on your favourite podcast platform, and the transcript is also linked:https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/martin-hayes

Martin's website: http://www.martinhayes.com/ During the episode we talked about the tribute to Dennis Cahill, which I hoped to link directly but can't find now. It's called: Litir ó do Chara

Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:33) “Shared Notes” book and Martin’s childhood, PJ Hayes, Paddy Canny, Tulla Ceili band and learning fiddle (09:59) the nature of memory and writing the book “Shared Notes” (13:42) fiddle: jigs by Sean Ryan (16:12) different approaches to fiddling with musical demonstrations (23:10) challenges of recording, self-consciousness (25:06) The Common Ground Ensemble (29:51) pandemic reflections, teaching, mindfulness in nature (34:15) fiddle: The Glen of Aherlow (37:28) Dennis Cahill (43:15) Irish diaspora, Irish in America, immigrant experience (48:27) communicating on stage and playing what you want to play instead of what the audience expects (52:49)story about offering money back to disruptive audience (55:35) meeting Thomas Bartlett, The Gloaming (01:02:30) harmonizing Irish music (01:05:46) The Martin Hayes Quartet, Liz Knowles viola d’amore, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (01:08:35) Irish language (01:11:09) Celtic culture in Spain and close cousins musically with different Celtic traditions (01:13:40) negotiating performance conditions; playing on Capitol Hill for Obama (01:16:25) traditional Irish airs (01:18:06) Fiddle: Air A Stór mo Chroí (01:19:52) the immigrant experience (01:24:19) keeping the love of music alive, performing in the moment, Mary McNamara Fleadh Cheoil (01:34:08) Fiddle: The Caolite Mountains