The Hang Podcast

Ryan Devlin and Dave Pollack
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The Hang is more important than the gig.

  1. 02/17/2025

    The Hang #13 - Andrew Gould, NYC's most in-demand lead alto

    In this episode Andrew Gould talks about how to approach playing lead alto, his musical influences, and balancing being a full-time musician and a father.

    49 min

  2. 02/17/2025

    The Hang #12 - Tyreek McDole on what it's like being an artist in NYC

    In this episode Tyreek McDole talks about being an artist in NYC, winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and gives advice for younger up-and-coming artists.

    57 min

  3. 02/17/2025

    The Hang #11 - Mike Tucker - "Practice Makes Perfect"

    In this episode Mike Tucker talks about playing with Arturo Sandoval, teaching at Berklee, and the balance of music and life.

    54 min

  4. 10/10/2024

    The Hang #10 - Gene Perla - "If I can hear you, you're f*****g up."

    In this episode Gene Perla talks about playing with the giants of jazz, starting his own record company, and what the number 1 jazz instrument is. Get "How to Hang on a Jazz Standard" today! ►https://www.davepollack.com/store

    53 min

  5. 09/25/2024

    The Hang #9 - Adam Nussbaum talks about the importance of the elders and the aural tradition

    In this episode Adam Nussbaum talks about creating a community for musical growth vs. learning through academia, how to pay attention when playing, the importance of learning from the elders, and so much more!

    59 min

  6. 09/25/2024

    The Hang #8 - Lisa Linde talks about how we can make jazz education more inclusive

    In this episode Lisa Linde talks about being a high school band director, the role of jazz competitions in students' musical growth, and the impact on young women and non-binary music students through her organization jazzhers. (check the link below for more information!) ►https://www.jazzhers.com/home

    59 min

  7. 08/29/2024

    The Hang #7 - Dr. David Demsey talks about the Living Jazz Archive

    In this episode Dr. David Demsey, Coordinator of Jazz Studies and Curator of the Living Jazz Archives at William Paterson University talks about how the archive came to be, the genius of Michael Brecker, and playing with the NY Philharmonic.

    39 min

  8. 08/01/2024

    The Hang #6 - Chad LB talks about how to be a jazz musician in 2024

    In this episode Chad LB talks about what he thinks of the up-and-coming generation of jazz musicians, what it's like to perform with Chris Botti, how Jazz Lesson Videos got started, and more!

    1h 20m
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The Hang is more important than the gig.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Devlin and Dave Pollack
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Hang Podcast