All episodes of Bernie's Bootlegs Podcast

Bernie's Bootlegs Podcast

Episodes

#18 — Alex LoRe: Practical Thoughts on Technique, Moving to NYC, & Staying True to Yourself

Interview with saxophonist, composer, and educator Alex LoRe.

Published 11/12/19

#17 — Kelly Green: Mulgrew Miller, Harold Mabern, & How to Stay Positive in a Competitive World

Interview with vocalist and pianist Kelly Green.

Published 11/07/19

#16 — Nick Biello: Developing Your Ears, Shortcomings of College, & Forging Your Own Career Path

Interview with saxophonist Nick Biello.

Published 11/06/19

#15 — Chris Bittner: How to Deal with Burnout, Create More Freedom On Your Instrument, and More

Interview with NYC saxophonist Chris Bittner.

Published 11/05/19

#14 — Sam Dillon: Mingus Band, How to Practice Efficiently, & Making Your Passion Your Career

Interview with NYC saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Sam Dillon.

Published 11/04/19

#13 — Ken Fowser: Thoughts on Jazz School, How to Book More Gigs, & The Importance of the Hang

Interview with saxophonist Ken Fowser.

Published 11/03/19

#12 — David Binney: Composition, LA vs NY, Day Jobs & Making a Living in Today's World

Interview with veteran saxophonist and composer David Binney.

Published 11/01/19

#11 — Danny Janklow: The Importance of Legacy, How to be Versatile, What He Practices, & More

Interview with Los Angeles-based saxophonist, composer, & educator Danny Janklow.

Published 10/24/19

#10 — Chris Ward: Hipster Assassins, What College Doesn't Prepare You For, & the Value of Community

Interview with saxophonist and web developer Chris Ward, aka The Saxophone Warrior.

Published 10/21/19

#9 — Glenn Zaleski: Thoughts on Practicing, Composing, NYC, & How to Live Your Dreams

Interview with NYC pianist and composer Glenn Zaleski.

Published 10/20/19

#8 — Chad LB: Philosophies on How To Grow Musically, Marketing Yourself, & Jazz Education

Interview with saxophonist, composer, recording artist and educator Chad LB.

Published 10/20/19

#7 — Nick Finzer: Upstate NY, What to Practice, & How to Run A Label in the Age of Spotify

Interview with trombonist, educator, and CEO of Outside In Music, Nick Finzer.

Published 10/20/19

#6 — Dave Pollack: Making Jazz Fun Again, the Life of an Educator, & More

Interview with saxophonist, educator, and YouTuber Dave Pollack.

Published 10/19/19

#5 — Charles Owens: NYC in the 90s, How to Embrace Self-Doubt, and a HILARIOUS Joshua Redman Story

Our interview with tenor saxophonist Charles Owens.

Published 10/12/19

#4 — Andrew Gould: Lead Alto Playing, Video Game Music, & the Value of Mentors

Interview with NYC alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Gould.

Published 10/11/19

#3 — Alex Claffy: Philly Jazz, Surviving Tours, & His Best Advice to Younger Players

Interview with NYC jazz bassist and bandleader Alex Claffy.

Published 10/10/19

#2 — Taylor Eigsti: Origin Story, the GRAMMYs, McCoy Tyner, & the Golden State Warriors

Interview with GRAMMY-winning pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti.

Published 10/09/19

BONUS: Bret Primack (Jazz Video Guy): Jazz, YouTube, and the Digital World

Bernie's in-depth interview with jazz videographer and YouTuber Bret Primack aka Jazz Video Guy

Published 10/06/19

BONUS: Jack Finucane (Boston Sax Shop): The Art of Saxophone Repair

Bernie's in-depth interview with musician and saxophone repairman Jack Finucane of the Boston Sax Shop.

Published 10/06/19

#1 — Benny Benack III: Pittsburgh jazz, college degrees, & making it in NYC

Bernie's in-depth interview with NYC trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III.

Published 10/06/19