Discover the how to secrets of buying a car with our insider podcast describing the tips and tricks of the trade directly from the largest dealer in the West Texas Panhandle.
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Journey into the underworld of American organized crime and the stories behind the rise and fall of the most notorious mobsters in history. From Charles “Lucky” Luciano and John Gotti, to Donnie Brasco, “Bugsy” Siegel and Dutch Schultz–Mafia explores the lives of our greatest gangsters and the cops and attorneys who worked to bring them down.
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Creepy stories of the Paranormal hosted by Author Nikki Luciano with William Crooks.
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Historical True Crime — assassins, gangsters, mobsters and lawmen; manhunts, scandals and unexplained phenomena. Stories of the wildest and darkest chapters of America's past.
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Chriss Ronson, a man who has been working hard as a DJ/Producer since the mid nineties. He's been resident in clubs like Pacha, Home where he got support from Sasha, Digweed & Nick Warren. Over the last 15 years he has travelled the globe from Tokyo to Amsterdam, playing in the world's super clubs like Fabric in London and playing at such events as Winter Music Conference, Berlin's Love Parade, Sziget Festival or Balaton Sound. The first invitation to Tokyo came to Anthony Pappa's Global Und ...
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Robert's award winning Follow Your Dream Podcast is ranked in the Top 1% of all podcasts with listeners in 200 countries! Each episode is like taking a World Tour! Robert is a professional musician who followed his youthful music dream later in life and became a Rock Star after he turned 60! Since then he has released 13 acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1, has millions of video views and streams, and has performed at festivals and concerts around the world. He also started this podcas ...
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Yousif Abbas - Internationally Acclaimed Iraqi Oud Virtuoso And Cinematic Music Specialist. Blends Traditional Arabic Music With Modern Film. His Music Is Featured In Many Major Arabic Productions!
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40:17Yousif Abbas is an internationally acclaimed Iraqi virtuoso Oud player, composer and cinematic music specialist. He’s known for blending traditional Arabic music with modern cinematic language. He’s the youngest oud instructor in the Arab world. His music has been featured in major Arabic dramas and he’s won the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Award for Art…
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Sofia Rei - Latin Music Star. Argentinian Born 2x Grammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter And Producer. Bobby McFerrin, Marc Ribot, Maria Schneider!
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35:25Sofia Rei is a Latin music star. Argentinian born, 2x Grammy nominated, singer, songwriter and producer. She’s a classically trained mezzo-soprano. She combines South American folk music, jazz, pop, new classical and electronic into a fantastic mixture. She sings in Spanish, English and Portuguese. She’s released 6 albums and she’s worked with Bobb…
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KIDNAPPINGS Ep. 1 | The Lindbergh Baby: “Crime of the Century”
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37:45On May 21, 1927, 25 year old Charles LIndbergh became the biggest star on the planet. He advanced the travel industry to a level many doubted was possible after completing the first ever solo flight from New York to Paris in 55 hours. That should have been the most dramatic moment of any person’s life, but it wasn’t for Charles. Five years later hi…
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Jan Fairchild - Grammy Winning Recording And Mixing Engineer. Worked With Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Luciano Pavarotti!
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38:33Jan Fairchild is a renowned recording and mixing engineer. He’s a 2x Grammy winner for his work with Norman Brown and Gladys Knight. He’s also been Grammy nominated for his work with Mos Def and “The Ecstatic”. He’s written and produced songs for Ne-Yo, Michael Bolton and Laura Branigan. And he’s worked with this All-Star lineup of artists: Pharrel…
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Benny Benack III - Phenomenal, Emmy Nominated, Jazz Trumpeter And Crooner. Plays The Great American Songbook. Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Bria Skonberg!
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35:13Benny Benack III - BB3 - is a phenomenal, extraordinarily talented, Emmy nominated, double threat guy. He’s a world class trumpet player and a world class singer/crooner all in one. He’s a consummate showman too and he lights up the room. He’s carrying on the tradition of the great crooners. Sinatra would be proud of him. He was a finalist in the T…
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Helen Whitney - Acclaimed Filmmaker: Oscar Nominated, Emmy And Peabody Award Winning, Producer, Director, Writer. Subjects Include Youth Gangs, Pope Paul II, Sept. 11th!
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41:13Helen Whitney is an Oscar nominated, and Emmy and Peabody award-winning, producer, director and writer of documentaries and feature films. Her subjects have included youth gangs, presidential candidates, the McCarthy era, mental illness, Pope John Paul II, Great Britain’s class structure and photographer Richard Avedon. She’s worked with actors lik…
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Andy Vargas - Santana's Lead Singer. Collaborations With The Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Enrique Iglesias. Founded Andy Vargas Foundation For Underprivileged Youth!
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37:23Andy Vargas has been the lead singer of Santana for over two decades. He’s collaborated with artists like the Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, and Enrique Iglesias. He co-founded Malaspalabras Records with comedian George Lopez. He also started a non-profit foundation to inspire, mentor, and educate underprivileged youth who dream of making it in the musi…
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John Cowan - All-Star Singer/Bassist With The Doobie Brothers And New Grass Revival. Member Of Bluegrass Hall Of Fame!
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39:54This is an Encore Presentation of my March 2024 interview with John Cowan, All-Star Singer and Bassist. He’s a longtime member of the Doobie Brothers and was previously with New Grass Revival with whom he was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall Of Fame. He’s played with a Who’s Who including Bela Fleck, Alison Krause, Huey Lewis, Chris Hillman and Leo…
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Here’s a preview of a new podcast, The Chinatown Sting from our friends at Pushkin Industries. In the late 1980s, a group of women connected through the mahjong parlors in Manhattan’s Chinatown were caught in a massive undercover drug bust. But this bust was just the beginning of an even bigger case. Host Lidia Jean Kott and co-reporter Shuyu Wang …
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Cesar Orozco - Prolific Cuban-Venezuelan Jazz Pianist, Singer, Violinist, Composer. Played On 80+ Albums Including 8 Of His Own. Paquito d'Rivera, Ariacne Trujillo Durand, Mike Stern!
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36:47Cesar Orozco is a prolific Cuban/Venezuelan pianist, vocalist, violinist and composer and 2x Latin Grammy nominee. He specializes in fusing Cuban and Venezuelan music. He’s worked with Paquito D’Rivera, Pedrito Martinez, Ariacne Trujillo Durand and Mike Stern, to name just a few. He’s played on more than 80 albums including eight of his own. His ne…
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Sasha Cooke - 2x Grammy Winning Mezzo-Soprano. Called "Luminous Standout" By NY Times. Performances With Metropolitan Opera And Over 90 Symphony Orchestras Worldwide!
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36:54Sasha Cooke is the 2x Grammy winning mezzo-soprano superstar opera singer. She’s been called a “luminous standout” by The NY Times. She’s had performances with the Metropolitan Opera, the San Francisco Opera and others, and with over 90 symphony orchestras worldwide, frequently singing the works of Gustav Mahler. She is also the co-director of the …
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Amelia Davis - Owner Of Legendary Rock Photographer Jim Marshall’s Archive And Legacy. He Photographed The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, John Coltrane, Many More!
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25:42Amelia Davis is the owner of legendary Rock Photographer Jim Marshall’s archive, his former assistant, and the caretaker of his legacy. Jim Marshall was a photojournalist, street photographer and the Godfather of Rock and Roll Photography in the ‘60s. His work captured that era and is still relevant today. Jim photographed everyone from the Beatles…
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Benjamin Hochman - Israeli Born Dual Threat Artist: Concert Pianist And Conductor. Piano Debut At 24 With Israel Philharmonic Under Pinchas Zuckerman. Segued Into Conducting. Has Performed All Over The ...
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32:12Benjamin Hochman is a dual threat artist. He’s a pianist and a conductor. As a pianist he debuted at 24 as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall conducted by Pinchas Zukerman. He’s performed with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago and Pittsburgh Symphonies, and Prague Philharmonia among others. As a conductor he has led the orches…
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Nicole Zuraitis - Fabulous 2x Grammy Winning And 4x Grammy Nominated Jazz Singer-Songwriter And Pianist. Winner Of The American Traditions Vocal Competition. Christian McBride, Morgan James, Benny Benack ...
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34:27Nicole Zuraitis is a fabulous 2x Grammy winning and 4x Grammy nominated jazz singer-songwriter and pianist. This lady has an absolutely gorgeous voice. She won the American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. She’s collaborated with Christian McBride, Morgan James, Livingston Taylor and Benny Benack among others. Nicole leads her own quartet a…
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SPECIAL EPISODE - TRIBUTE TO RICK DAVIES OF SUPERTRAMP. Founder, Singer-Songwriter Of One Of Rock's Greatest Bands. "Bloody Well Right"; "Goodbye Stranger"!
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3:57This SPECIAL EPISODE is a tribute to RICK DAVIES, who died this past week at age 81. Rick was the founder of, and one of the two lead singer-songwriters of, Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. In 1979 the band hit their zenith with the album “Breakfast In America”, which sold over 20 million records. Rick played keyboards and wro…
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Tim Davis - Acclaimed Studio Singer, Producer And Arranger For Film, TV And Recordings. 6 Seasons Of "Glee", Lady Gaga's Superbowl Halftime Show, Jane Lynch, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban!
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39:43Tim Davis is an acclaimed studio singer, producer and arranger for film, TV and recordings. To quote his Bio: “If you’ve been to a Disney theme park, played a video game, bought a pop album, seen a tv show, commercial or film in the last 20 or 30 years, you’ve probably heard Tim’s voice, or one of his vocal arrangements, delivered by some of the wo…
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Nigel Pearce - Apple Records And Beatles Expert. Owns Vast Collection Of Memorabilia Plus Every Apple Recording And Demo Including Frank Sinatra. Latest Project: "Inside No. 3"!
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35:54Nigel Pearce is the world’s leading expert and collector of Apple Records, the record label founded by The Beatles. He’s got an amazing collection of Beatles and Apple recordings and memorabilia. He owns every record officially released by Apple Records plus imports and demo recordings, including one by Frank Sinatra! He gives Presentations on Appl…
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Peter Moore - Virtuoso Irish-British Trombonist. Part Of England's World Renowned Brass Band Culture. Youngest Winner Of BBC Young Musician Of The Year!
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31:36Peter Moore is a virtuoso Irish-British trombonist. He was Born in Belfast and brought up in Manchester, England, and he was part of the world renowned Brass Band culture in the North of England. He came to international attention in 2008 when, at aged 12, he became the youngest ever winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year. He’s performed with a n…
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Miist - Chinese Multicultural Singer And Composer With Multiple Billboard Hits. Composed Over 80 Songs In English, Mandarin And Spanish. The Smile Project: Global Collaboration Centered Around The Single ...
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39:09Miist is a Chinese multicultural singer with multiple Billboard hits and international awards. She’s the first Chinese artist ever to land a Top 25 Billboard Pop/AC hit. She’s written over 80 original songs in English, Mandarin and Spanish. And she only got started at age 34. She was abandoned at age 5 and was a terminal cancer survivor at age 28. …
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SPECIAL EPISODE - "SUNDAY SLIDE". Introducing Robert's New Single. Featuring Guest Artists Laurence Juber (Wings), Paul Hanson (Bela Fleck), Eamon McLoughlin (Grand Ole Opry). "A Fun, Upbeat, You-Gotta ...
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6:30THIS SPECIAL EPISODE introduces “SUNDAY SLIDE”, my new single. It’s been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song!” and it continues my recent run of instrumental tracks. I’m pleased to say that "Sunday Slide" features three incredible Guest Artists: Laurence Juber (Wings with Paul McCartney) plays guitar Paul Hanson (Bela Fleck) plays the bassoo…
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Art Schreiber - Broadcast Journalist For 60 Years Who Interviewed John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And The Beatles. A Fascinating Look Into A Bygone Era!
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35:17Art Schreiber has had an incredible 60 year career in broadcast journalism, ultimately running Westinghouse Radio’s national and international news service operations. During his career Art interviewed John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Beatles among many others. He has so many fascinating stories about these celebrities. And he …
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Vicky Chow - Hong Kong/Canadian/American Contemporary Classical Pianist. Member Of The Bang On A Can All Stars. Collaborated With Meredith Monk, Philip Glass, John Zorn!
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32:24Vicky Chow is a celebrated Hong Kong-Canadian-American pianist. She plays contemporary classical music, which is quite different from traditional classical. She is the pianist for the Bang On A Can All Stars, a terrific ensemble. The New York Times has described her playing as “brilliant”. She has collaborated and worked with artists like Meredith …
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BOSTON HEISTS Ep. 6 | Gardner Museum: “The Mafia Connection”
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35:16As the FBI’s investigation of local Boston art thieves fades, its investigation of crews linked to the Italian mob ramps up. Agents begin to focus on the men who are associated with Carmello Merlino’s gang. But the 1990s proves to be a deadly time to be involved with the Merlino crew, and suspects start dying. Eventually, the FBI declares partial v…
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Morgan James - Spectacular Singer, Songwriter And Broadway Actress. Broadway Shows include "Motown: The Musical", "Godspell". Her Singing Runs From Joni Mitchell To The Beatles To Her Own Songs. New Album ...
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31:08Morgan James is a spectacular singer, songwriter and Broadway actress. On Broadway she has appeared in shows including Motown: The Musical, Godspell, and The Addams Family. Her singing runs from Joni Mitchell to The Beatles to her own songs, and she has collaborated with the band Postmodern Jukebox. She has a brand new album, “Soul Remains The Same…
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Eric Andersen - Legendary Troubadour And Singer-Songwriter From The 1960s Folk Music Era. Early Songs Include "Violets Of Dawn". His Songs Were Covered By Dylan, Judy Collins, Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash ...
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35:14Eric Andersen is a legendary Troubadour and singer-songwriter who first came to prominence during the 1960s folk music scene in Greenwich Village and Boston. He was a central figure in that era which included Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs and Richard Fariña. Some of his famous early compositions were “Thirsty Boots,” “Violets of Dawn,” and “Clos…
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Tony Platt - Legendary UK Recording Engineer. Bob Marley, Traffic, The Who, Free, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin!
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37:24Tony Platt is a legendary UK recording engineer. He pioneered working in reggae with Bob Marley and with Toots and the Maytals, and he worked on rock sessions with Traffic, Free, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. He worked on AC/DC’s classic albums “Highway To Hell” and “Back To Black”. He also produced and engineered Iron Maiden, Motor…
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Ara Dinkjian - Master Of The Oud: Middle Eastern Fretless Lute. Performs With Night Ark. Concerts In 24 Countries. His Composition, "Homecoming", Was Performed At 2004 Athens Olympics!
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33:09Ara Dinkjian is a master of the oud, an ancient Middle Eastern fretless lute. Ara is of Armenian descent. He and his band, Night Ark, have recorded four CDs and given concerts in 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His compositions have been recorded by various singers in 16 different languages. His composition …
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BOSTON HEISTS Ep. 5 | Gardner Museum: “The Irish Connection”
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35:10In the first few years after the heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the FBI’s investigation follows two parallel tracks. The first to produce possible leads is the Irish Connection as the FBI examines notorious art thief Myles Connor, infamous gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, and local conman Brian McDevitt. A few tantalizing leads develo…
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Ariacne Trujillo Durand - Powerhouse Cuban-Born, Grammy Nominated, Virtuoso Pianist And Singer. One Of The World's Leading Latin Jazz Musicians. Paul Simon, Paquito D'Rivera, Wynton Marsalis!
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34:38Ariadne Trujillo Durand is a powerhouse Cuban-born, Grammy nominated, virtuoso pianist and singer, one of the world’s leading Latin Jazz musicians. She began performing at age 14 with Cuba's top symphonic orchestras. She’s worked with Paul Simon, Paquito D’Rivera, Wynton Marsalis and Esperanza Spalding. Her vocal technique ranges from opera to jazz…
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Giora Schmidt - Virtuoso American-Israeli Violinist. Collaborations With Itzhak Perlman And Pincus Zuckerman. Worldwide Performances Including On An Airplane!
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46:08Giora Schmidt is a virtuoso American-Israeli violinist. He has appeared as a soloist with many prominent symphony orchestras around the globe including the Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland and Philadelphia symphonies and the Toronto, Vancouver and Israel Philharmonics. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and The Metropolitan Museum of …
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"Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios" - With Authors Martin Porter And David Goggin. The Hit Factory Of The 1970s - Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, John Lennon, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles ...
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31:38Martin Porter and David Goggin are the authors of “Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios”, which chronicles the history of the famous Record Plant recording studios. This studio was the hit factory of the 1970s, where Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles, Prince and many others recorded. In 1976 alone the studio recorded t…
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Julian Schwarz - Grammy Nominated Cellist. Comes From A Multigenerational Musical Family. Performs With His Wife, Pianist Marisa Bournaki. Lifelong NY Mets Fan!
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26:19Julian Schwarz is a Grammy nominated cellist. He’s won several competitions. He made his concert debut at 11. He made his U.S. touring debut with the Moscow State Radio Orchestra. He’s toured China as a recitalist. He performs frequently with his wife, pianist Marisa Bournaki. He’s a founding member of the New York touring ensemble “Frisson” and wa…
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Andrew Gerle And DJ Salisbury - Musical Theater Stars. Andrew Writes The Music And Lyrics; DJ Writes The Book. New Album "Whisper Darkly"!
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34:35Andrew Gerle and DJ Salisbury are musical theater stars. They operate as a team. They develop the story together. DJ writes the book and Andrew contributes the music and lyrics. And they share thoughts and ideas with each other. Andrew has served as musical director and pianist for Jennifer Holliday, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Leslie Uggams. DJ’s ba…
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BOSTON HEISTS Ep. 4 | Gardner Museum: “81 Minutes”
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34:46In the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, two thieves, disguised as Boston police officers, gain access to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. They tie up the two security guards and spend 81 minutes stealing 13 items. When the heist is discovered hours later, the FBI begins an investigation which features far more baffling mysteries than clue…
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Chris Walden - 7x Grammy Nominated German-Born Composer, Arranger, Conductor. Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban ...
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43:40Chris Walden is a 7x Grammy nominated, German-born, composer, arranger and conductor. He’s scored more than 40 feature and TV films. He’s written more than 1,500 orchestral and big band arrangements for artists including Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, SEAL, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Barbra Streisand and Josh Groban, and orchestras li…
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Laurence Juber - Superstar British Guitarist. Played With Paul McCartney In Wings. Worked With George Martin, Ringo, Charles Aznavour. "The Spy Who Loved Me", "Happy Days"!
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46:33Laurence Juber is an extraordinary, Superstar British guitarist and 2x Grammy winner. He played for three years with Paul McCartney in Wings, Paul’s post-Beatles band in the ‘70s and ‘80s. His first project after graduating from college was working with George Martin, the Beatles’ producer, on an album for Cleo Laine. He also worked with Charles Az…
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A Tribute To Allan Sherman - A Great Song Parodist Who Became One Of The Biggest Selling Musical Artists Of The Early '60s. "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah", "Sarah Jackman"!
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10:43This is a Tribute episode to Allan Sherman, one of the greatest song parodists who ever lived. He emerged from nowhere in the early 1960s to become one of the biggest selling musical artists in the pre-Beatles era. His album, “My Son, The Folksinger”, released in 1962, shot to the top of the charts, and became the fastest selling record of its time…
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Asta Bria - Lithuanian Born Pop Star And Virtuoso Violinist. Grew Up Under Communism Before Experiencing Freedom In The UK!
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33:53Asta Bria is a Lithuanian-born Pop Star and Virtuoso Violinist. She grew up under a Communist regime in Vilnius, Lithuania, only able to catch snippets of Western pop music on the radio. Her journey led her to freedom in the UK after the fall of Communism in Lithuania. My featured song is my reimagined version of “Free” by the band Phish, from the …
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Carl Miller - Author Of "Backstage Chronicles". Tour Manager For Cat Stevens, Ginger Baker, Uriah Heep, Iron Maiden And Kirov Ballet!
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31:34Carl Miller is the author of the book “Backstage Chronicles”, about his long career as a tour manager for Cat Stevens and many others including Ginger Baker, Uriah Heep, Iron Maiden and even the Kirov Ballet. A fascinating discussion of the backstage antics of the rock stars. My featured song is my version of Skip James’ “I’m So Glad” popularized b…
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BOSTON HEISTS Ep. 3 | Gardner Museum: “You Can’t Sell A Rembrandt”
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32:59In the 1970s and 1980s, Boston and the greater New England region seem plagued by art thieves. Myles Connor becomes the most notorious thief of the era, and he and others notice that the eclectic Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a vulnerable target. The FBI likely thwarts an attempted robbery, and, as the 1980s progress, events start to align for…
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Claudia Acuna - Extraordinary Chilean Jazz Vocalist And Latin Grammy Nominee. South American Folk Music With Jazz And World Music. Branford Marsalis, Herbie Hancock!
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38:21Claudia Acuna is an exquisite Chilean jazz singer. She is a Latin Grammy Nominee and an npr Tiny Desk Concert artist. She blends South American folk music with Jazz and World Music. She’s collaborated with stars like Branford Marsalis, George Benson, Kenny Barron and Herbie Hancock. She’s released five albums, and was the first Latin American vocal…
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Tracy Silverman - "Jimi Hendrix Of The Violin". Plays 6 String Electric Violin With Loops, Pedals And Effects. Classical, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop. Featured On NPR And CBS Sunday Morning!
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35:55I call Tracy Silverman “The Jimi Hendrix of the violin”. He’s no ordinary violinist. He plays a 6 string electric violin with loops and pedals and effects. He plays everything from violin concertos to rock, jazz and hip hop, and that included Hendrix and Miles Davis. He’s performed with the jazz group Turtle Island String Quartet, the Los Angeles P…
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A Tribute To Tom Lehrer - Brilliant Musical Satirist From The '50s And '60s. "Poisoning Pigeons In The Park", "I Hold Your Hand In Mine", "The Vatican Rag", "The Elements"!
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6:21This is a Tribute episode to Tom Lehrer, who passed away last week at age 97. For anyone unfamiliar with him and his music, he was a brilliant musical satirist who wrote incredibly clever, interesting and topical songs in the 1950s and 1960s. He was not a full-time musician. His true love was mathematics and he was employed for years as a professor…
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Juancho Herrera - World Music Star. Colombian-Venezuelan Latin Grammy Nominated. Plays Latin, Jazz, Blues, African, Electronica. Performed With Branford Marsalis, The Chieftains And Arturo O'Farrill!
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33:20Juancho Herrera is a World Music star. He’s a Latin Grammy nominated guitarist, producer, singer-songwriter and vocalist. His background is Colombian and Venezuelan. His music combines Latin, world music, jazz, blues, African and electronica. He’s performed in Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, US, Spain, France, Hungary and Venezuela. And at major venues …
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Martha Kato - Acclaimed Japanese Jazz Pianist, Composer And Arranger. Performed At Blue Note, Dizzy's, Smalls. Toured U.S. And Japan!
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28:12Martha Kato is an acclaimed Japanese jazz pianist, composer and arranger. She’s performed at all the major jazz clubs including the Blue Note, Dizzy’s and Smalls. She;s released two celebrated albums. And she’s won a whole bunch of honors and awards. My featured song is “March Of The Diplomats” from the album Trippin by my band Project Grand Slam. …
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BOSTON HEISTS Ep. 2 | Great Brinks Robbery: “Where is the money?”
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32:45Anthony Pino and his crew commit one of the fastest and smoothest robberies in history, and they escape with a record-breaking haul. The FBI launches its investigation and hits a series of dead ends until, one by one, the robbers run into trouble and begin to turn on each other. The historic heist unravels, but it retains one enduring mystery: wher…
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Lucas Richman - Grammy Winning Composer And Conductor Of The Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Classical, Ballet, Opera And Movies. Film Conducting Includes "As Good As It Gets" And "The Manchurian Candidate ...
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38:23Lucas Richman is a Grammy winning composer and conductor. He’s the Music Director for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and previously for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. His work spans classical music, ballet and opera, film scores and pop music. His film conducting includes “As Good As It Gets” and “The Manchurian Candidate”. As a composer his work…
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Scott Bernard - Sensational Nashville Based Guitarist And Singer. Christian Music. 17 Years With Kenny Loggins. Now Also Kansas!
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33:26Scott Bernard is a sensational Nashville-based guitarist and vocalist. He’s performed with Kenny Loggins for 17 years as guitarist and background vocalist, and as musical director for the past 7 years. Recently, he’s also appeared with Kansas, the classic rock band, And he’s deep into Christian music too. My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur” from …
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Magos Herrera - Extraordinary 2x Grammy Nominated Mexican Jazz Singer-Songwriter, Activist, Educator. 11 Albums Including "Aire". Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Montreux Jazz And Montreal Jazz Fests. Forbes ...
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35:34Magos Herrera is the extraordinary 2x Grammy nominated Mexican jazz singer-songwriter, activist and educator. She’s known for her vocal improvisation and for combining contemporary jazz with Ibero-American melodies and rhythms. She’s released 11 albums including “Aire” her latest. She’s performed at top venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, th…
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Encore Presentation: Chuck Rainey - Studio Musician Extraordinaire. Worked With Aretha, Steely Dan, The Jackson 5, Roberta Flack, Quincy Jones, Lena Horne And Many More!
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45:26This is an Encore Presentation of my May 2022 interview with Chuck Rainey, one of the greatest electric bassists of all time and studio musician extraordinaire. He’s played on over a thousand recording sessions resulting in so many hit records. He’s revered for his legendary work in the ‘60s and ‘70s with artists like Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, T…
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