San Diego Sessions: episodes
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S3E55 - Clarinetist/saxophonist/vocalist Chloe Feoranzo
Feb 20, 2019 · 1h 0m
Clarinetist, saxophonist, and vocalist Chloe Feoranzo takes a moment from her busy touring schedule to discuss her New Orleans-based all women ensemble the Shake Em Up Jazz Band as well as her work with Postmodern Jukebox, among other projects. She’s done San Diego proud!
S3E54 - Flutist Holly Hofmann
Dec 27, 2018 · 1h 5m
Flutist Holly Hofmann sits down with us to discuss her storied career, the various jazz series she’s produced in San Diego and beyond, and her mentoring to up-and-coming female musicians.
S3E53 - Singer Songwriter Sahara Grim
Dec 15, 2018 · 57 min
Sahara Grim came by to play some tracks off her latest EP Current of Being
S3E52 - OrchidxMantis: Rated X
Nov 26, 2018 · 1h 3m
Jazz meets trip hop by way of classical and drum n’ bass with San Diego outfit OrchidxMantis. We talk it all out with drummer and composer Isaac Crow, singer and keyboardist Nina Dering, and cellist and vocalist Caitlin Fahey Crow as we play some fire off their sophomore album Rated X.
S3E51 - Bassist Sean Hicke
Nov 4, 2018 · 57 min
Bassist Sean Hicke joins us to discuss his debut album, Sunflower Sutra, as well as his musical plans for his future in San Diego.
S3E50 - Guitarist Jon Garner
Oct 22, 2018 · 53 min
Guitarist Jon Garner discusses his longtime study of gypsy jazz as well as his educational book series.
S3E49 - OBTuse Goose
Oct 10, 2018 · 57 min
OBTuse Goose dropped by to play some cuts from their newest release, The Goose Is Loose
S3E48 - Saxophonist JP Balmat
Sep 19, 2018 · 56 min
Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist JP Balmat dropped in to talk about his career as a performer and educator, including his work with Euphoria Brass Band and the KSDS Jazz Orchestra.
S3E47 - Multi-Instrumentalist Ellen Weller
Sep 3, 2018 · 54 min
Composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist Ellen Weller comes through to discuss her approaches to improvisation as well as her work with various ensembles, including The Weller Family Band.
S3E46 - Composer Joe Garrison
Aug 25, 2018 · 57 min
Composer and bandleader Joe Garrison came by to give us the inside scoop on his new release, The Broken Jar, which features a host of local jazz and classical luminaries.
S3E45 - Saxophonist Tripp Sprague
Aug 7, 2018 · 56 min
Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Tripp Sprague dropped in to discuss past and current projects. We also touch on his practice routine, Steely Dan, Sprague family history, upcoming gigs, and more.
S3E44 - Singer-Songwriter Lizabeth Yandel
Jul 25, 2018 · 50 min
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lizabeth Yandel discusses her roots, her writing processes, and her many eclectic influences, from jazz to future soul
S3E43 - Vocalist Whitney Shay
Jul 10, 2018 · 48 min
Vocalist Whitney Shay drops by and gives us a preview of her soon-to-be-released album A Woman Rules the World, featuring some gritty blues vocals and a killer cast of players.
S3E42 - Multi-instrumentalist Tonga Ross-Ma'u
Jun 26, 2018 · 1h 3m
Pianist, guitarist, and producer Tonga Ross-Mau came by to share his new album with Ascent Trio and other recent projects.
S3E41 - Pianist John Opferkuch
Jun 12, 2018 · 51 min
Pianist John Opferkuch stops by to discuss his album "The Kennedy Files," and performs a new composition live, in-studio.
S3E40 - Pianist Danny Green "One Day It Will"
May 29, 2018 · 55 min
We kick off Season 3 of the podcast with an 'on-air' recording of pianist Danny Green, plus more tracks from his new album "One Day It Will"
S2E39 - Singer Leonard Patton
May 21, 2018 · 55 min
Vocalist and first-ever guest on the podcast Leonard Patton returns to discuss his new live album and plans for a new jazz venue here in town!
S2E38 - Saxophonist Jesse Audelo
May 15, 2018 · 1h 0m
Saxophonist and composer Jesse Audelo came by with some of his new large-ensemble recordings. We discuss his his approach to composition, and the many projects he's involved with in San Diego and Los Angeles.
S2E37 - Bassist Kyle Motl
May 8, 2018 · 1h 12m
Bassist and composer Kyle Motl came by to discuss his solo performing, his trio with pianist Tobin Chodos and drummer Kjell Nordeson, a second trio with drummer Abbey Rader and woodwindist Drew Ceccato, and his concepts for improvising musicians.
S2E36 - Saxophonist David Borgo
May 3, 2018 · 57 min
Saxophonist and Professor of Music at UCSD David Borgo comes by to discuss his multitude of works and collaborations, including his electro-acoustic duo KaiBorg, his polymeric group Kronomorfic, and his saxophone trio Initial Conditions