Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
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Keith Jones Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
In this exciting podcast, guitarist Greg Poree interviews Jamaican born super bassist Keith Jones. Their depth of friendship is clearly evident as Keith describes his first experiences with music, how he began playing the bass, how he and Greg met, and how his career has exploded to include credits…
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"A Road Less Traveled" - Sidney Jacobs - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
After a successful career in psychology, this very gifted Jazz vocalist and composer talks about his recommitment to music, his first calling, and the challenges he faced in making that transition. Join Greg and Sidney in a thought provoking interview and listen to four songs from Sidney's latest a…
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"The Baked Potato" - Don Randi - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Host Greg Porée starts the LA Jazz venues series hosting legend Don Randi, owner and founder of The Baked Potato and original member of the “Wrecking Crew”. Not to be missed.
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"Double G" - Geoff Gallegos - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Host Greg Porée interviews “Double G” – Geoff Gallegos, composer, conductor, visionary, entrepreneur, baritone sax player, and attorney. A most remarkable interview.
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"The Jazz Cat" - LeRoy Downs - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Get up close and personal with Host Greg Porée and special guest, LeRoy Downs. LeRoy Downs has been an icon in the jazz industry for the past twenty years. The Los Angeles jazz radio program & festival host, journalist, television producer, curator and concert series producer began his career with…
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"Mellow Bellows" - Michael Bolger - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
“Mellow Bellows” features Porée’s in-depth interview with Michael Bolger, a multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his stylistically-diverse music. He performs on accordion, trumpet, trombone and even jazz organ with a variety of Los Angeles ensembles. Bolger has played and recorded with such…
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"Imagination Realized" - John Beasley - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Hosted by Greg Porée John Beasley talks about how as a kid, he would imagine what it would be like to play alongside his musical heroes. He describes the journey he went through to get from that imaginary place to multiple Grammy nominations in Jazz, 2021 being no exception. This year he’s bee…
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"Brushman" - Clayton Cameron - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Hosted by Greg Porée “Brushman” with Clayton Cameron This veteran Los Angeles based drummer, percussionist, producer, composer, educator, writer and historian has been a true pioneer in shaping the advancement of rhythm in music, especially in the genre of Jazz. The interview follows his journey…
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"Playing to the Heavens" - Dr. Bobby Rodriguez - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Hosted by Greg Porée This is Dr. Bobby Rodriguez’s story as told candidly by the man himself, from his childhood to his career as a sideman for such luminaries as Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Willie Bobo, and the Brothers Johnson. He also elaborates on how he navigated the ups and downs of life to b…
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"Music is Medicine" - Zac Harmon - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast
Hosted by Greg Porée Our Podcast open addresses the healing power in music, both from a scientific perspective and emotional perspective. It then segues into the way Blues, as an art form, has contributed to that healing process. An in depth interview with the Mississippi born Blues artist, Zac H…
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