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Video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPod You Dig? is a long-form podcast featuring candid, easygoing conversations with creative voices across music, art, and culture—exploring creativity, craft, and the stories behind the work. A good time is had by all—guaranteed..

  1. The Sampler Platter: John Clayton

    5D AGO · BONUS

    The Sampler Platter: John Clayton

    FOR VIDEO VERSIONS: You Dig? YouTube/ @youdigpod Welcome to the John Clayton SAMPLER PLATTER! Here I will present some of the music that we discuss on John's episode of "You Dig?" What I'll be playing: 1. How Insensitive 2. The Jones Brothers and here is where you can pick up the albums that these pieces are from: Diana Krall Featuring The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra "From This Moment On" https://bit.ly/4tsjwY3. The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra "And So It Goes" https://bit.ly/4a0cXUP John's Website: https://johnclaytonjazz.com/ Theme and background music for The Sampler is from my project "Concerto for Folded Space" The track is "Fermi or You" featuring myself and Bob Mintzer with the Eclectric Band and The Maniacal4 Trombone Quarter (+1) https://steve-wiest.com/albums/#folded FOR VIDEO VERSIONS: You Dig? YouTube/ @youdigpod

    17 min
  2. Bob Mintzer

    JAN 29

    Bob Mintzer

    You can see the4 VIDEO version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPod Please click LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow the You Dig? podcast adventure! About this episode: The great Bob Mintzer stops by and we have a blast talking about his mighty oeuvre in general, and specifically his newest release "Bob Mintzer and WDR Big Band Cologne "Soundscapes" Plus Bob takes the "Dig You Inquisition!" A good time was SHO NUFF had by all — deep stories, laughs, and serious jazz wisdom. _____________ Links from this Episode: Bob Mintzer's website: https://bobmintzermusic.com/ A good place to purchase "Soundscapes" https://bobmintzermusic.com/blog/new-... Bob's classic album "Incredible Journey • Incredible Journey Purchase the album! https://bobmintzermusic.com/shop/p/rx... The EWI Guru Matt Traum https://www.patchmanmusic.com/MattTra...

    44 min
  3. The Sampler Platter: BOB MINTZER

    JAN 27 · BONUS

    The Sampler Platter: BOB MINTZER

    Welcome to the Bob Mintzer SAMPLER PLATTER! Here I will present the music that we discuss on Bob's episode of You Dig? (Plus some extras) What I'll be playing: 1. A Reprieve 2. Montuno 3. New Look 4. EBE Bop and here is where you can pick up the albums that these pieces are from: Bob Mintzer and WDR Big Band Cologne "Sundscapes" (A Reprieve, Montuno, New Look) https://bobmintzermusic.com/blog/new-... Steve Wiest and the Eclectric Band Concerto for Folded Space" https://steve-wiest.com/product/conce... Bob's Website: https://bobmintzermusic.com/

    33 min
  4. Frank Greene

    JAN 18

    Frank Greene

    The first show of 2026 with the NEW NAME! It's You Dig? with special guest FRANK GREENE!! LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Frank's Site: http://www.frankdavidgreene.com/ Frank Greene Bio: https://www.adams-music.com/en/artist... One of Frank's Current "Go-To" album s: Caleb Hudson "Nothing Less" https://calebhudson.bandcamp.com/albu... Frank Discography: https://www.discogs.com/artist/136301...

    50 min
  5. New Year...NEW NAME!

    SEASON 3 TRAILER

    New Year...NEW NAME!

    Happy New Year Y'all! LOTS of cool things in store this year...including a STORE, you dig?! and HEY, "You Dig?" is now our new name. Imma STICK with this one folks because this opens things up completely for the entire community of creative souls in our cray-cray village of love. Yep, this means, trombonists (of course) ALL instrumentalists, ALL genres, and also...other areas of creative endeavor! I'll be bringing you all kinds of interesting people that have one thing in common...they are INSANE! Well...not always insane... but quite often :) No, the area in common shared by all the guests is creativity, and the nurturing, and harvesting of said. So, stay tuned, everyone! It is going to be a WILD ride. You Dig?

    3 min
  6. Blue Lou Marini

    12/31/2025

    Blue Lou Marini

    Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O49knZBe3YA&t=1340s Our final show of 2025 with our special guest Blue Lou Marini! Blue has played with EVERYONE and has one of our music's most stellar resumes as both performer and composer. We had a great time on the show, and I think you will too! Here are some of the things we referenced: LUÍS COLOMA & BLUE LOU MARINI "We Like to Groove" Lluís Coloma - Piano Blue Lou Marini - Tenor Sax, Flute & Clarinet Kid Carlos - Guitar Manolo. Germán - Bass Arnau Julià - Drums Video: Carlos Moreno ______________ " Fat Man" From "Out of the Blue" Lou Marini and BluBand Lyrics by Joe Randazzo Fat Man tell me true Exactly why you look so blue? Or is there something I can't see That makes you sad And hangs your head Mr. Fat Man It was said That you could look Inside my head But when another plays your game It's not the same You close the door No one knows quite for sure What you mean By your smile and bright eyes Fat Man don't be sly Come on and look me in the eye Or are you just too far inside To let me see Just what you are Mr. Fat Man ______________ Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) • Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares - Full Perfor... _______________ To hear Lou's tune "Hip Pickles, check out these links: BS&T: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwSANUTxP8 The UNT One O'Clock Lab Band (Directed by Steve Wiest) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cKH5y71GBU _______________ Learn more about all things Blue Lou at his website: https://www.blueloumarini.com/

    1h 41m
  7. Paul McKee Returns!

    10/24/2025

    Paul McKee Returns!

    Video Version Can Be Found Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv8yhsfJuFzth_3JaGx6sc561I_kFZMAY In this episode, I bring back my dear friend Paul McKee to go deep into his composition and arranging persona which has generated some of the most enjoyable and iconic works in the modern large jazz ensemble cannon of today. We go into SO much, in fact , that I've generated a helpful time stamp outline below so that you can surf around and snack on all the goodness at your leisure. Below the time stamp list you'll also find some links for a few of the things we discussed. So dive on in and have fun! Some links from the show: Paul's Impact: https://www.colorado.edu/music/2025/03/13/impact-influence-jazz-polymath-paul-mckee "Here's to Life" Shirley Horn (a McKee Go-To Recording) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tozU5JII Thad Jones Mel Lewis "Consummation" (Another McKee Go-To Album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHFVQLjwXPE&list=PLm4I8tP6UbWawkiCStUlMGEmUGoqGpQJ1 The Individualism of Gil Evans (Another Got-to McKee Recording) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAdT7NAFiSw 00:00 Intro 00:54 Introducing Paul McKee! 02:16 Enjoying Retirement 03:48 The Composition Discussion Begins 04:06 How and When Did Paul Begin Writing? 06:45 Paul’s First Big Band Chart (Studying with Hank Levy at the Stan Kenton Jazz Camp) 09:18 Paul’s Earliest Writing Years — Learning by Asking 10:28 In the Days of Pencil and Paper 14:38 Writing in College 16:46 Paul’s Early Influences in Writing 22:05 Playing and Writing: Two Sides of the Same Coin 27:57 Norman Returns! 29:07 Paul Talks About the Writing Process 6:37 The Tsunami vs the Narrative 39:44 Paul Takes the WIESTWORLD Inquisition! 56:25 INTERMISSION 57:12 Discussion: “Bitter Jug” 01:04:27 Performance: “Bitter Jug” 01:10:20 Discussion: “The Messenger” 01:17:25 Performance: “The Messenger” 01:28:12 Discussion: “Higher Ground” (Stevie Wonder) 01:35:04 Performance: “Higher Ground” 01:42:15 Discussion: “Naima” (John Coltrane) 01:50:35 Performance: “Naima” 01:57:51 The Powerhouse Wrap-Up!

    2h 2m
  8. Brad Leali

    08/30/2025

    Brad Leali

    Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv8yhsfJuFzth_3JaGx6sc561I_kFZMAY On this episode, I welcome my dear friend Brad Leali. One of the most important alto saxophonists on the scene today, Brad has a long and stellar resume as a leader, educator (Currently Professor of Jazz Saxophone at UNT), and stints with Harry Connick Jr, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Kennedy Center Honors, and currently Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. One of the nicest guys on planet Earth (or beyond), Brad and I discuss his life, influences, career path journey, and even inaugurate the newest feature on the podcast: "The WIESTWORLD Inquisition!" A great time was definitely had by all ...and YOU are invited! _____________ Links and Info From Today’s Show: Brad Leali’s Website: https://bradleali.com/ Brad’s Music: https://bradleali.com/works/ North Texas Jazz: https://music.unt.edu/jazz/index.html Lubbock Jazz: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/programs/study/jazz-studies.php Harry Connick Jr: https://www.harryconnickjr.com/ The Count Basie Orchestra: https://thecountbasieorchestra.com/ Lyle Lovett: https://www.lylelovett.com/ Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. https://www.pbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/ Steve Wiest Website: https://steve-wiest.com/ _________ The WIESTWORLD Theme Song: “A Stern Talking Too” Composed by Steve Wiest Performed by Phröntrange on their album: "The High Road" Steve Wiest: Trombone Art Bouton: EWI Eric Gunnison: Keyboards Mike Abbott: Guitar Mike Marlier: Drums and Percussion Bijoux Barbosa: Bass

    1h 27m
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Video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPod You Dig? is a long-form podcast featuring candid, easygoing conversations with creative voices across music, art, and culture—exploring creativity, craft, and the stories behind the work. A good time is had by all—guaranteed..

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  • Creator
    Steve Wiest
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Steve Wiest 2026
  • Show Website
    You Dig?