This week's episode features the New York-based alto saxophonist Godwin Louis. We discuss his Haitian roots, his debut album Global, and how his travels have helped him discover ancestral DNA through music and transcend the traditional American conception of what makes the music legitimate."I realized that modern, twenty-first century music is rooted in the African diaspora and those musical traditions are now global...we're a lot more connected than we think." - Godwin LouisGuest: Godwin...

This week's episode features part one of my conversation with the Juno-award winning jazz saxophonist, composer Allison Au. We discussed her compositional process by breaking down two of her compositions from her latest album "Wander Wonder" and she shares how she uses composition as tool for musical and creative growth. Download the charts: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee68pa158x... Purchase Allison's music: https://allisonau.bandcamp.com/ "As I was developing as a saxophone player after...

This week's episode features part one of my conversation with the Juno-award winning jazz saxophonist, composer Allison Au. We discussed her compositional process by breaking down two of her compositions from her latest album "Wander Wonder" and she shares how she uses composition as tool for musical and creative growth. "As I was developing as a saxophone player after forming my band, writing became the ultimate vehicle to practice new ideas." - Allison AuGuest: Allison AuWebsite:...

On part two of my conversation with the internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator and Baltimore native Tim Green, we discuss how he got the call for some "high-profile" gigs, and discuss the importance of playing and interpreting melodies well. "I've been in pursuit of being a great musician, that happens to play the saxophone." - Tim GreenGuest: Tim GreenWebsite: www.timgreenmusic.comInstagram & Twitter: @timgreenmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and...

I had the pleasure of chatting with the internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator and Baltimore native Tim Green, about his experience as a working saxophonist, how he got the call for some "high-profile" gigs and about learning how to be a servant of the music. During our conversation the phrase “Sidemanology” became the working term that defined his insight. "If you’re not playing your own music, then you’re working." - Tim GreenGuest: Tim GreenWebsite:...

I sat down with the Grammy and Juno-nominated, Cuban-born saxophonist Luis Deniz to discuss his Cuban roots, the importance of community and humanity in music, and how focusing on developing technically became the spring-board for creativity. ⠀⠀⠀“Having a room of musicians checking out your music is great, but having a room of people who don’t know anything about your music enjoy it, is the ultimate blessing.” - Luis DenizGuest: Luis DenizWebsite: www.luisdenizmusic.comInstagram:...

I sat down with the Grammy and Juno-nominated, Cuban-born saxophonist Luis Deniz to discuss his Cuban roots, the importance of community and humanity in music, and how focussing on developing technically became the spring-board for creativity. ⠀⠀⠀“Having a room of musicians checking out your music is great, but having a room of people who don’t know anything about your music enjoy it, is the ultimate blessing.” - Luis DenizGuest Links Website: www.luisdenizmusic.comInstagram: @luisdenizmusicA...

I sat down with the Chilean-born, Berklee educated saxophonist and 2013 winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, Melissa Aldana, to chat about her early start in music, her pursuit of always being on the edge of her musical, personal and creative growth and how she uses transcription as a tool for self discovery.“There is no innovation, there is only transforming information to make it personal...” - Melissa AldanaGuests linksWebsite:...