Sacramento based drummer talks about diving into jazz in college and how he uses polyrhythms to elevate any ensemble he's in including Love Mischief.

Bulgarian musician and producer talks about finding her own individual sound within the group conversation.

Prolific songwriter talks about his life story and how (through his experiences) he encourages younger cats to rise up as young artists in Gary, IN.

The rock opera needs some good talent. The energy needs to rise and in order for that to happen you need to command the stage.

My guest was an integral part to one of the greatest touring live ensembles in the history of the western world. He joined Frank Zappa at the tail end of the seventies

He brought that stage presence and his unique styling to a true jazz band. Playing symmetric and asymmetric scales. Different modes and scales and harmonies and melodies within stanzas of the same tune.

My guest has had a prolific solo career of his own touring with different bands and playing music from his soul and getting stuff out of his system.

Ike Willis welcome to the JFS.

RIP

Prolific musician talks about leaving his rote existence in the science lab and developing his chops as a drummer in country bands and organ trios in Denver.

Incredible vocalist talks about his humble upbringings backing up Ben E. King and other American blues artists and moving to the States and playing with Carlos Santana and Bill Kreutzmann. RIP

Versatile singer and rapper talks about his newest collaboration with his wife Chandra and how he wants to bring more uplifting messages to rap music.

Fearless young bass player talks about moving to NYC and incorporating his instrument and sound into various live and studio settings.