bernie's bootlegs podcast

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with pianist Adam Birnbaum. We talked about the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, of which he recently became a member, how to build your career through forming meaningful relationships, the value of patience, his thoughts on teaching gigs, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/support Connect with Adam: Website: http://www.adambirnbaum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adambirnbaumpiano YouTube:...

How’s it going everybody, today we’re speaking with saxophonist Paul Jones. We touched on many topics, but I think the second half of this episode was really special as we discussed finding your own sound, creating your own brand, and other important meta-topics for musicians. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/support Connect with Paul: Website: www.paulthejones.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulthejones Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulthejones Spotify:...

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with pianist, composer, and arranger Steven Feifke. We discuss his early years, how he taught himself to arrange, what inspires him, his process for composing, and much more. The podcast is also available on YouTube in video format: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyzMfV8D7-eFEhbkamrqfobbP-_TIJyzI Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/support Connect with Steven: Website: http://www.stevenfeifkemusic.com/about Instagram:...

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with bassist Raviv Markovitz. We touch on many topics including his upbringing in Boston, what he practices, important things for being versatile musician, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/support Find Raviv: Website: https://www.ravivmarkovitz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravivmarkovitz Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs: Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/ Instagram:...

In today’s episode we are speaking with saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe. We discuss his appearance in the YouTube series “The Working Musician,” his upbringing in Florida and mentorship under Bunky Green, his move to New York, practical tips for improving your technique, his advice for someone wanting to follow in his footsteps, and more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/support Connect with Alex: Website: https://alexlore.com/ Instagram:...

How’s it going everybody, today I’m speaking with pianist and vocalist Kelly Green. We touch many topics, including her memories from Mulgrew Miller and Harold Mabern, the importance of mental health and self-care as being vital to your success, the positives and negatives of social media, how to stay positive in the face of difficulties, and much more. Connect with Kelly: Website: http://kellygreenpiano.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellygreenpiano/ Facebook:...

What’s up podcast, today I’m speaking with saxophonist Nick Biello. We discuss the shortcomings of jazz school, how to develop your ears, forging your own career path in the age of the internet, and much more. Connect with Nick: Website: http://nickbiellomusic.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nickbiellomusic Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs: Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegs Facebook:...

How’s it going everybody. Today I’m speaking with saxophonist Chris Bittner. We discuss his upbringing in North Carolina, what he practices to create a sense of freedom on his instrument, how he dealt with being burned out in NYC, and much more. Connect with Chris: Website: https://www.chrisbittnermusic.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/c_bitty Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs: Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegs Facebook:...

What’s going on everybody. Today I’m speaking with saxophonist Sam Dillon. We discuss his time at UMiami and SUNY Purchase, how he thinks about big band playing, the importance of shedding in 12 keys, how he views his career in music, and much more. Connect with Sam: Website: http://samdillonmusic.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/sdsaxophone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samdillonmusic/ Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs: Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/ Instagram:...

How’s it going everybody, today I am speaking with saxophonist Ken Fowser. We discuss his upbringing in the Philadelphia jazz scene, his thoughts on the necessity of jazz school, how to be more successful booking gigs, the importance of the hang, and much more. Connect with Ken Fowser: Website: https://kenfowserjazz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenfowser/ Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs: Website: http://podcast.berniesbootlegs.com/ Instagram:...

Today I’m speaking with saxophonist and composer David Binney. Originally from Los Angeles, David lived in New York City for nearly 40 years until recently returning to the LA area. He has over 20 albums out as a leader, and has worked with an unbelievable cast of musicians in a wide array of circumstances. We discuss how he balanced having a day job with being a musician when he first moved to New York, how the advent of the internet has changed the music scene and recording industry, the...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) In this episode we are speaking with saxophonist, composer, and educator Danny Janklow. Now based in Los Angeles, Danny spent several years living & playing in Philadelphia where he was mentored by Dick Oatts, and other great musicians at Temple University. Since then, he has been an in-demand sideman in a wide variety of musical contexts, was a semi-finalist in the Monk competition, and has...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) Connecticut native Chris Ward (@thesaxophonewarrior) began studying the tenor saxophone at a young age. Having been inspired by saxophonist-turned-movie director Nick Ordway and his Charlie Parker Omnibook, Chris was propelled to voraciously study the history of jazz through the music of Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, and many...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) How’s it going everybody, today I’m bringing you my conversation with pianist and composer Glenn Zaleski. We discuss his early musical history, his introduction to jazz, moving to NYC, his process for assimilating new information, how he composes, his advice for younger musicians, and much more. For more episodes please visit berniesbootlegs.com Find...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) What’s up podcast, today I’m bringing you my interview with trombonist Nick Finzer. In addition to being an active performer, Nick is a professor at University of North Texas, and is also the CEO of the record label Outside in Music. We discuss his upbringing in Rochester New York, the most important things he has his students focus on, what it’s like managing a record label, and a lot more. For...

How’s it going everybody. Today I’m bringing you my conversation with saxophonist and educator Chad LB. Originally from upstate New York, Chad has played and toured with a wide variety of artists, ranging from Taylor Swift, Arturo O’Farril, Clarence Penn, Chris Botti and many more. Besides being an active performer, Chad is also a visiting artist at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the co-founder of Jazz Lesson Videos. We discuss his early musical history, his thoughts on social...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) Today I’m bringing you my conversation with saxophonist Dave Pollack. You may have seen Dave on his YouTube channel, where he uploads funny and interesting music content in addition to his own recordings. Dave is a professional educator in New Jersey, but is an amazing saxophonist in his own right, and I really enjoyed speaking with him. We discuss his time at William Paterson University, why he...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) What’s up podcast, today I’m bringing you my interview with tenor saxophonist Charles Owens. Currently based in Virginia, Charles lived in New York City from 1992 to 2004, and as such we discuss the New York jazz scene in the 90s, Smalls Jazz Club, two tenor bands, chordless trio, why you should embrace fear and self-doubt, and Charles tells an incredible story about Joshua Redman. You can find...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) What is up podcast, today I’m bringing you my conversation with New York City alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Gould. We discuss his musical beginnings, his time at SUNY Purchase and Manhattan School of Music, the value of mentors, how to be a great lead alto player, his latest projects, and more. You can find Andrew on his website at www.andrewgouldmusic.com About Andrew,...

Enjoy the podcast? Support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (thank you!) Today we are bringing you my conversation with NYC bassist and bandleader Alex Claffy. After being brought up in the Philly jazz scene, Alex moved to NYC to attend the New School and subsequently entrenched himself as an in-demand bassist, gigging in-town and on tour with both his own band and others. He has performed or recorded with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Joey...