Episode 60: David Matthews
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger perhaps best known for his stint as James…
Episode 59 Highlight: Jerome Derrickson On Why the 24-Carat Black Album Was Embraced By Hip-Hop
In this highlight from episode 59, 24-Carat Black saxophonist Jerome Derrickson talks about why their album…
Episode 59: Jerome Derrickson of 24-Carat Black
24-Carat Black was a soul and funk band from Cincinnati who recorded in the early 1970s,…
Episode 58 Highlight: Redd Holt Talks “Soulful Strut”
In this highlight from episode 58, Young-Holt Unlimited drummer Redd Holt discusses the classic instrumental hit…
Episode 58: Redd Holt of Young-Holt Unlimited
Isaac “Redd” Holt is a drummer most widely known for his association with the group Young-Holt…
Episode 57 Highlight: Lewis Hitt Talks Recording, Discovering the Band’s Cult Following Online
On this highlight from Episode 57, East of Underground guitarist Lewis Hitt talks about recording their…
Episode 57: Lewis Hitt of East of Underground
In 1971, America was in the throes of cultural revolution at home and military conflict abroad….
Episode 56 Highlight: Willie West Talks His Classic Single “Fairchild”
On this highlight from episode 56, Willie West reminisces about his classic soul/funk song “Fairchild,” produced…
Episode 56: Willie West
Soul singer Millard Leon “Willie” West was born in Raceland, LA, near the city where his…
Episode 55 Highlight: Gary Bartz on Mingus’ Jazz Workshop
In this highlight from episode 55, saxophonist Gary Bartz discusses his affiliation with Charles Mingus’ Jazz…