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Have Podcast, Will Travel. What's your story???

    Tales from the Jazz Side with Simi Stone episode #22

    Tales from the Jazz Side with Simi Stone episode #22

    Tales with singer-songwriter/musician/visual artist Simi Stone I can’t think of a better way to start my first interview for 2023 than for it to be with the talented, admirable and notably beautiful artist Samantha Molly Lou Sernaker (aka Simi Stone). I have never performed with Simi but I am a fan of both her music and visual artworks. I find that it can be very difficult to find people, whom you can immediately say to yourself – wow, this person is a free and pure spirit-being. Someone who is the embodiment of grace, compassion, love and determination. Simi Stone is...

    • 59 min
    Tales from the Jazz Side with Vashon Johnson episode #21

    Tales from the Jazz Side with Vashon Johnson episode #21

    This episode of  Tales will be coming from bassist and composer Vashon Johnson. I must admit that it has been a long time since I last aired the show. I recorded this podcast over five years ago and never got around to launching it. But we are back now and ready to hit the road and get some great interviews from some incredibly talented musicians and artisans. happy that my first show for this “come back” is with my “little brother”, Vashon Johnson. I’m excited to have as my guest on this episode of tales not only a friend from way...

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 20

    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 20

    Guest drummer, percussionist, bassist, guitarist, composer, Lionel Cordew, rich musical heritage as been a key component in his multifaceted musical career.
    My guest this month is another accomplished player that I have had the honor to work with while out on the Michael Franks tour. One of the first impressions you may get when first meeting Lionel Cordew is his open and easy going manner, his willingness to cooperate and to go beyond what is required in order to do the best job that he can. And man, can he do the best job. In fact not only is it the best job, but it is an exceptional job. And you don't have to take my word for it. His resume speaks for itself.
    Visit Tales From the Jazz Side website to listen and read more about guest Lionel Cordew.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 18

    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 18

    Guest vocalist, songwriter Sheila Jordan is the best kept secret no longer. The secret is out. No longer to wonder, now is to know. I feel very honored to have Ms. Sheila Jordan on this episode of Tales.

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 17

    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 17

    Guest legendary pianist, vocalist and composor, Les McCann on Tales from the Jazz Side. His unique, creative vision altered the landscape of jazz.

    • 29 min
    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 16

    Tales from the Jazz Side Episode # 16

    Guest Grammy nominated guitarist/composer Jay Azzolina on Tales from the Jazz Side. He has been part of the New York Jazz scene for the past three decades.

    • 47 min