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 with many of the worlds greatest musician including Santana, Blood Sweat & Tears, Jean Luc Ponty, Al Jarreau; Bob Marley, Kenny Loggins, & others. 

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 with many of the worlds greatest musician including Santana, Blood Sweat &amp; Tears, Jean Luc Ponty, Al Jarreau; Bob Marley, Kenny Loggins, &amp; others.

Keith Jones 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 album.

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 album.

"A Road Less Traveled" - Sidney Jacobs - 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.

Host Greg Por&eacute;e starts the LA Jazz venues series hosting legend Don Randi, owner and founder of The Baked Potato and original member of the &ldquo;Wrecking Crew&rdquo;. &nbsp;Not to be missed.

"The Baked Potato" - Don Randi - 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.

Host Greg Por&eacute;e interviews &ldquo;Double G&rdquo; &ndash; Geoff Gallegos, composer, conductor, visionary, entrepreneur, baritone sax player, and attorney.&nbsp; A most remarkable interview.

"Double G" - Geoff Gallegos - 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 station 88.1 FM KKJZ and has continued to contribute to the art form as broadcaster on several Los Angeles radio stations.  LeRoy, who hosted this year's CJF Virtual Gala June 6th, has also hosted countless jazz festivals and performances including more than 15 years with the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Central Avenue Jazz Festival, the Angel City Jazz Festival, The Playboy Jazz Cruise, The Jazz Cruise, Winter Jazz Fest in New York, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz performances, and you can find him weekly at his own Just Jazz Series.

Get up close and personal with Host Greg Por&eacute;e 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 &amp; festival host, journalist, television producer, curator and concert series producer began his career with station 88.1 FM KKJZ and has continued to contribute to the art form as broadcaster on several Los Angeles radio stations.&nbsp;&nbsp;LeRoy, who hosted this year's CJF Virtual Gala June 6th, has also hosted countless jazz festivals and performances including more than 15 years with the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Central Avenue Jazz Festival, the Angel City Jazz Festival, The Playboy Jazz Cruise, The Jazz Cruise, Winter Jazz Fest in New York, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz performances, and you can find him weekly at his own Just Jazz Series.

"The Jazz Cat" - LeRoy Downs - 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 noted artists as Jewel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ry Cooder and Jimmy Cliff. He has also composed music for the popular television cartoon “Spongebob Squarepants,” for which he received a 2013 BMI Cable TV Music award.

This episode of “Sonic Tonic” features Bolger’s recordings of his compositions “No Sho” and “Marielle.”

&ldquo;Mellow Bellows&rdquo; features Por&eacute;e&rsquo;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 noted artists as Jewel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ry Cooder and Jimmy Cliff. He has also composed music for the popular television cartoon &ldquo;Spongebob Squarepants,&rdquo; for which he received a 2013 BMI Cable TV Music award.
This episode of &ldquo;Sonic Tonic&rdquo; features Bolger&rsquo;s recordings of his compositions &ldquo;No Sho&rdquo; and &ldquo;Marielle.&rdquo;

"Mellow Bellows" - Michael Bolger - 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 been nominated for

four Grammys and participated in projects for

two other nominees.

Hosted by Greg Por&eacute;e
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&rsquo;s been nominated for
four Grammys and participated in projects for
two other nominees.

"Imagination Realized" - John Beasley - 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 to becoming a master at his craft playing with such luminaries as James Brown, Christian McBride, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett to name but a few.

Hosted by Greg Por&eacute;e
&ldquo;Brushman&rdquo; 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.&nbsp; The interview follows his journey to becoming a master at his craft playing with such luminaries as James Brown, Christian McBride, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett to name but a few.

"Brushman" - Clayton Cameron - 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 become an educator, mentor and lecturer, having achieved the title of Doctor.

Hosted by Greg Por&eacute;e
This is Dr. Bobby Rodriguez&rsquo;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 become an educator, mentor and lecturer, having achieved the title of Doctor.

"Playing to the Heavens" - Dr. Bobby Rodriguez - 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 Harmon. The interview tracks Zac’s career from
his early years to 1979 when he, and
Cassandra Wilson were my students in a master class I
taught at Jackson State in Mississippi. From
there he moved to L.A. to pursue a career in R&B.
After 2000 though he decided to go back to his
Blues roots and commit totally to that art form.
That led him to many adventures around the world.

Hosted by Greg Por&eacute;e
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 Harmon. The interview tracks Zac&rsquo;s career from his early years to 1979 when he, and Cassandra Wilson were my students in a master class I taught at Jackson State in Mississippi. From there he moved to L.A. to pursue a career in R&amp;B. After 2000 though he decided to go back to his Blues roots and commit totally to that art form. That led him to many adventures around the world.

"Music is Medicine" - Zac Harmon - Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast

Sonic Tonic a CJF Podcast

California Jazz Foundation Podcast Sonic Tonic Hosted by Greg Porée

Entertainment, Inspiration, Information about the Jazz Community in California

Raising awareness about Jazz Musicians in need.

Please VISIT our WEBSITE, and SUPPORT our Musicians in need today!

To DONATE, CLICK on the WEBSITE link below.

 

 

California Jazz Foundation Podcast Sonic Tonic Hosted by Greg Por&eacute;e
Entertainment, Inspiration, Information about the Jazz Community in California
Raising awareness about Jazz Musicians in need.
Please VISIT our WEBSITE, and SUPPORT our Musicians in need today!
To DONATE, CLICK on the WEBSITE link below.
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