8vbebop
By 8vbebop Music
8vbebopJun 09, 2020
8vbebop Episode 19: Rufus Reid
This week we are excited to interview legendary bassist, educator, and composer Rufus Reid! In this interview we discuss touring before and after 2001, some of the best practices for composition, as well as many of the life lessons learned from playing with jazz giants like Eddie Harris, JJ Johnson, Dexter Gordon and a myriad of other musicians.
8vbebop Episode 18: "Michael Dease"
This week we have the pleasure of having our mentor and leading trombonist Michael Dease. Professor Dease teaches Jazz Trombone at Michigan State, and has performed with legendary musicians like Alicia Keys, David Sanborn, Christian McBride, and many many others. This interview talks about the importance of mentorship, how to double on different instrument types, as well as the importance of inclusivity and diversity in music.
Episode #17 - "Diego Rivera"
Joining us for this episode we have saxophonist, composer/arranger, recording artist and educator Diego Rivera talking to us about recording your own record, the importance of mentorship and the role of dignity in music.
Episode 16: "Jen Hinkle"
This week we had the pleasure of speaking with bass trombonist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and all around amazing person Jen Hinkle. We discuss starting your own ensemble, creating a multimedia children's show, the issues of implicit bias, as well as the experience of being a highly successful woman in the music industry.
Episode #15 - "Mica Bethea"
Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Mica is a composer, arranger, producer, and band leader in the jazz vein. He received his graduate and undergraduate degrees, both in music, from the University of North Florida. In 2012, he received the undergraduate arranger award from Downbeat Magazine and was featured in an article on their November 2017 issue. He is co-owner of the Cue Note, a billiard room and jazz venue, a boardmember of the Jazz Discovery Series, a board member of the Jacksonville University LBC of Fine Arts Committee, and recently opened NFS Ranch, a 40 acre location for a high end recording studio/ recording label (NFS Records)/ and wedding/destination venue.
Though he writes for many mediums of ensembles, most of his music is set to the big band format and is primarily written for his own amusement. He has released three albums with his own group that show his fervor for this instrumentation: the self-titled Mica Bethea Big Band, Stage n' Studio, and Suite Theory.
His big band incorporates some of the highest level of performers in the North Florida region, and the occasional special guest. Chris Potter, Rene Marie, Michael Dease, Dennis Marks, Todd DelGiudice, Linda Cole, and Charles Turner are just some of the many elite musicians that he has worked with and have played his music.
Episode #14 - "Ron Wilkins"
Interviewing one of NYC's most in demand doublers, we have the legendary Ron Wilkins joining us this week. To find out more about Ron to to his websites ronwilkins.net and ronsroadtorecovery.com
Episode #13 - "Massimo Pirone"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Massimo Pirone.
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
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@badeeduh
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Episode #12 - "George Flynn"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is George Flynn.
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
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Episode #11 - "A Conversation About Black American History of Jazz with Rodney Whitaker"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Rodney Whitaker.
Read more about him at
rodneywhitaker.com
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
and find them on Facebook
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facebook.com/badeeduh
facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #10 - "Nick Finzer"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Nick Finzer.
Read more about him at
nickfinzermusic.com
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
and find them on Facebook
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facebook.com/badeeduh
facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #9 - "James Borowski"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is James Borowski.
Read more about him at
jazzbassbone.com
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
and find them on Facebook
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facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #8 - "Max Seigel"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Max Seigel.
Read more about him at
maxseigel.com
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
and find them on Facebook
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facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #7 - "Douglas Purviance"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Douglas Purviance.
Read more about him at
douglaspurviance.com
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
and find them on Facebook
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facebook.com/badeeduh
facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #6 - "Jeff Nelson"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Jeff Nelson.
Read more about him at
jeffnelsontrb.com
Be sure to follow him on Instagram
instagram.com/jeffnelsontrb
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
and find them on Facebook
facebook.com/8vbebop
facebook.com/badeeduh
facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #5 - "Jennifer Wharton"
Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Jennifer Wharton.
Read more about her at
jenniferwharton.com
Be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook
facebook.com/bonegasm
instagram.com/jenniferwharton
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
and find them on Facebook
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facebook.com/badeeduh
facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #4 - "Getting Started Improvising"
Chris and Gina go over the basics of beginning to improvise, and give you tips on how to get started!
Episode #3 - "David Taylor
Read more about him at
davetaylor.net
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
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facebook.com/chris.glassman
Episode #1 - "Jazz Bass Trombone"
Gina Benalcazar and Chris Glassman talk about bass trombone, jazz, and answer your questions about jazz bass trombone and its challenges!
To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websites
ginabenalcazar.com
chrisglassmanmusic.com
Visit them on Instagram
@8vbebop
@badeeduh
@brassglassman
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facebook.com/chris.glassman