San Diego Sessions: episodes

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1. S2E35 - Guitarist Robin Henkel

   Apr 22, 2018 · 1h 7m

   Blues and jazz guitarist Robin Henkel is our guest this week. Robin has been a fixture on the San Diego scene for decades. We discuss his new album, influences, and some blues guitar history.

2. S2E34 - Guitarist and Luthier Victor Baker

   Apr 16, 2018 · 1h 10m

   Guitarist and luthier Victor Baker stops by to discuss his craft, his music, and his move out to San Diego. His guitars are garnering him accolades across the jazz world, and he's built instruments for the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel and Gilad Hekselman

3. S2E33 - Trumpeter Curtis Taylor

   Apr 9, 2018 · 1h 10m

   Trumpeter Curtis Taylor came by to play some tracks from his new production #Hashtagged. We also discuss his work with James Carter, Gregory Porter, and more.

4. S2E32 - Trombonist Andy Geib

   Mar 26, 2018 · 56 min

   Trombonist (and multi-instrumentalist) Andy Geib has been a gig warrior on the San Diego scene for 20 years. We get the skinny on his group Wise Monkey Orchestra, and also discuss his youth ensemble Ambassadors of Soul.

5. S2E31 - Farhad Bahrami and Louis Valenzuela

   Mar 19, 2018 · 56 min

   Two guests in the studio this week - Farhad Bahrami and Louis Valenzuela of Dornob Collective discuss the intersection of Persian music, jazz, and other genres. Also, hear a live, in studio demonstration of the setar and get the latest on the Monday night jam session.

6. S2E30 - Bassist Ben Wanicur

   Mar 13, 2018 · 1h 6m

   Bassist Ben Wanicur drops by to discuss his musical approach, his new monthly jam session, surfing, bacon, and his literary favorites.

7. S2E29 - Drummer Jake Najor

   Mar 5, 2018 · 56 min

   Jake Najor has been in the trenches for over 20 years laying down the beat for dozens of groups around San Diego. In this episode we dive into Jake's debut record "In The Cut", featuring an all-star cast of SD and LA musicians.

8. S2E28 - Pianist Jarel Paguio

   Feb 28, 2018 · 56 min

   Pianist Jarel Paguio came by to discuss his compositions, influences, and more.

9. S2E27 - Singer Sacha Boutros

   Feb 22, 2018 · 55 min

   Singer Sacha Boutros discusses her past albums and writing style, as well as her upcoming European tour.

10. S2E26 - Vocalist Sharon Dubois

    Feb 13, 2018 · 54 min

    Sharon discusses her new album "Into Light," featuring John Staten, Joey Carano, Christian McBride, and more.

11. S1E25 - Bassist Harley Magsino

    Feb 7, 2018 · 1h 5m

    Bassist and composer Harley Magsino discusses his own ensemble (HM3), the writing processes, as well as his role in various local projects (OrchidxMantis and Moth and Sons).

12. S1E24 - Trumpet Player Gabe Wolf

    Jan 30, 2018 · 1h 4m

    Trumpeter Gabe Wolf stopped by to discuss his jazz-rock roots, experimentation with the electric trumpet, and current happenings around town.

13. S1E23 - Guitarist Grant Fisher

    Jan 23, 2018 · 1h 2m

    Grant came down to give us an exclusive on the new JUX ep, featuring bassist Harley Magsino and drummist Julien Cantelm. We discuss all things jazz guitar, disc golf, foot-fashion, and hear about Grant's work on the Rad Scientist podcast.

14. S1E22 - Keyboardist Tim Felten

    Jan 17, 2018 · 1h 1m

    We talk all things funky and soulful with keyboardist/composer/engineer Tim Felten. Tune in for the latest on Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and his other recent projects.

15. S1E21 - Drummer and Percussionist David Whitman

    Jan 7, 2018 · 1h 2m

    Drummer David Whitman came by to talk music and spin some tracks from his latest record, featuring some of southern California's finest players.

16. S1E20 - Steph Johnson

    Jan 1, 2018 · 59 min

    We spin some tracks off Steph's latest record Music Is Art, and hear the latest news from Voices Of Our City Choir including their upcoming film.

17. S1E19 - Composer and Pianist Tobin Chodos

    Dec 25, 2017 · 57 min

    We chat about Tobin's work in jazz, avant-garde, and classical idioms, plus the undisputed fact that robots have taken over the world (as predicted by James Cameron in the '80s).

18. S1E18 - Drummer and Pianist Bob Weller

    Dec 18, 2017 · 60 min

    Bob dropped by to discuss his influences, coming up as a musician in NYC, and the musical legacy of the Weller family (both past and preset).

19. S1E17 - Saxophonist and Composer Sam Pratt

    Dec 11, 2017 · 47 min

    We interview saxophonist and composer Sam Pratt about his two 2017 releases - one quintet record and one solo saxophone record (with electronics).

20. S1E16 - Malcom Jones and Andrew Michel

    Dec 3, 2017 · 43 min

    Join us for a double-header as we discuss the upcoming San Diego Jazz Anthology and SDSU's new two-disc album.