BOBBY ELI – THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (International!)
PIR (Philadelphia International Records) took over from Motown as the preeminent black music label of the Seventies. I interviewed producer, songwriter, guitarist, and arranger BOBBY ELI for the BBC ...
27 Mar 202246min
BOB MALONE talks sings & plays: Bob Seger John Fogerty Ringo & More!
BOB MALONE is the kind of party your neighbors come upstairs to tell to turn down, and then enjoy the music so much they stay all night dancing, getting high and plooking your Auntie! Malone, armed o...
26 Mar 202226min
RICHARD NILES ADVENTURES in ARRANGING Free Chapter! VOICING Masterclass
Dr. Richard Niles has had musical adventures with some of the world’s most successful and acclaimed artists from Paul McCartney to Pat Metheny, James Brown to Randy Brecker, Tina Turner to Michael McD...
8 Mar 202235min
RICHARD NILES New Series: IDEAS MAKE YOU BETTER - BRASS Arrangement Masterclass
In this new series of videos, composer/arranger/songwriter Richard Niles expands on his catchphrase “IDEAS MAKE YOU BETTER”. In this video, he shows how brass arranging ideas have helped songs become ...
27 Feb 202210min
Peter Erskine–DRUM-TASTIC Part 2: MASTERCLASS! Steps Ahead - Seth McFarlane and more!
MASTER percussionist PETER ERSKINE demonstrates his concepts and techniques at the drums! He explains his musical concepts and his instrumental techniques – his way of dealing with the sometimes-chall...
20 Feb 202223min
Peter Erskine–DRUM-TASTIC Part 1:Weather Report-Pat Metheny-Steely Dan
Grammy and multi award-winning drummer/composer Peter Erskine is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest musicians. His 50 albums as leader are joined by playing in the iconic bands of Stan Kento...
15 Feb 202252min
JERRY JEMMOTT FREE BASS MASTERCLASS with Richard Niles
Legendary bass player JERRY JEMMOTT played on many hits by Aretha Franklin (“Think”), Nina Simone (“Ain’t Got No”), B.B. King (“The Thrill Is Gone”), Laura Nyro, Greg Allman, and King Curtis. He helpe...
1 Feb 202237min
Jerry Jemmott Interview & Jam: the Groovemaster Speaks!
Jerry Jemmott helped create and define the Electric Bass in R&B, Soul, and Funk. In this revealing interview with composer Richard Niles, Jemmott discusses his journey from the Bronx to Memphis, from ...
26 Jan 202251min
