On this episode of WSEG, we talk to Portland Funk Jazz Trumpeter, Farnell Newton. Farnell has graced the stage with Artist such as: Stevie Wonder, Lettuce, Galactic, Slightly Stoopid, and Aretha Franklin. We talk about his early years growing up in Miami and his journey to Portland, the turmultulant year and a half of social unrest that Portland experienced and he gives great insight into working with legends like Bootsy Collins and Miss Jill Scott!
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On this episode of WSEG, we talk to Jazz Saxophonist, Twitch Streamer, and Comedian, SaraJazz! We discuss why introverts tend to crave the spotlight, dealing with unsolicited online advances, and we listen to Sara's empowerment song, "Bitch".
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On this episode of W.S.E.G., we talk to Australian Old Timey Music Singer Songwriter and Music Streamer, Dave K Music AKA Dave Kume. We talk about working in goth club as a musician, his philosophy on life, and we listen to a song from Dave's band, Slips and the F.W.'s.
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On this episode of W.S.E.G., we talk to Colombian Jazz Piano Virtuoso, Jesus Molina. Jesus is a Multi-Talented artist that got his start as an internet sensation which spilled into endorsements by Nord Keyboards and studying at the world famous Berklee College Of Music. We talk about Jesus' philosophy on finding success in the music business, finding his "Voice" as a player, and his journey in weight loss.
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On this episode of W.S.E.G., we talk to Legendary L.A. Drummer, James Bradley Jr. James has worked with the likes of Chuck Mangione, Slash, The Beastie Boys, and Crazy Town to name a few. We talk about his start as a Child Prodigy Drumming for Nat King Cole on the Ed Sullivan Show, Coming Back to his career from drug addiction, and living as a musician in Sweden.
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On this episode of W.S.E.G., we talk to Atlanta based Soul/Jazz Singer, Cleveland P. Jones. We talk about finding self-love, Improving your surroundings by improving yourself, and how his time at the HBCU Morehouse College, and the Berklee College of Music shaped his musical career. Also, we listen to, "The Trust Song", off Cleveland's latest album, "Let's Make Love".
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On this episode of W.S.E.G., we talk to Composer and Multi-Instrumentalist, Phillip Conley Jr. We talked a few weeks ago about home schooling in a pandemic, finishing projects, and his new Jazz Album, "Closer Than a Bro".
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On this special episode of W.S.E.G., we talk to San Diego Guitarist, Louis Valenzuela, about how the current Covid-19 Pandemic is affecting musicians in California. Also, we listen to a couple tunes created by Louis and the "Corona Crew". They have created some dope ass songs remotely. Stay safe and…
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On this episode of W.S.E.G., we welcome back Drummer/Composer, Matthew Elton Smith. We talk about diversifying skills to be a more hireable player, finishing projects, and we listen to, "Bubble Buddy" from Matthew's Band…
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On this episode of W.S.E.G., we talk to Jim Kahmann & Johnny K of Toledo Based Jam Band, Boogie Matrix Mechanism. We go deep into the BMM's history, eventual break up, and we listen to a Tune off, "Lasergrape". Don't Miss BMM's reunion show "10 Years Of Lasorgrape at Civic Music Hall" 10/26/19 in Toledo Ohio.
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On this episode of W.E.S.G., host Mike E.P. spins his favorite tunes from the Big Bang Swing Era.
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On this episode of W.E.S.G., we sit down with singer-songwriter, photographer, and hustler, Jake Pilewski ( www.jakepilewski.com ). We talk about Jake's early days of music, making a living off of his skills, and his new album Jake & The Venom: "Between Then & When". Also, we listen to a couple tunes off his latest LP.
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On this episode of We Speak English Good, Matt Smith and Louis Venezuala return to the show to talk shop. We talk about Matts new album, recording with grammy award winners, and Louis' random ass planet. We also listen to a couple of tracks off of themattsmithneujazztrio's new album I.Am.Calm ( themattsmithneujazztrio.bandcamp.com/ ). We listen to Dependence and the tittle track I.Am.Calm. *** Note *** On the Show we introduce inter but we meant "Dependence".
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Recorded back in April 2016 this exclusive live performance features some of the most impressive and talented musicians in Southern California.The symposium, hosted by Omar Lopez (former We Speak English Good guest), includes a lecture with open forum before the performance. Unfortunately the lecture audio was not awesome. The performance, however, was perfect. So from the vault I present symposium cast. Featuring original compositions and performances by:
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