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Hear me say the work “Like” somewhere around 97 times on Jason Crane’s wonderful podcast of interviews with jazz musicians.
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I met up with Jason on a recent trip to New York and we talked for over an hour in the studio where I was mixing the new album.
We discussed time feel, Branford Marsalis, John Mayer, playing with and for (vs. against) audiences, and more.
- Don’t call a Ferrari repairman to fix your toilet
- Playing clean and looking for the pretty notes
- What I look for in drummers
- Pocket
- How to have a musical conversation with an audience
Jason has over 340 interviews with jazz musicians on his website. Check it out here.
NEW ALBUM COMING 2012 - L to R: Oli Rockberger, John Shannon, Aaron Parks, Eric Harland, Matt Pierson, John Mayer, Bob Reynolds and Janek Gwizdala. Photo: Michael Weintrob.
This was a lot of fun. The band was killer and it was thrilling seeing Bill and Hillary’s faces light up when Usher sang the opening lines of “With a Little Help from My Friends”. Bill put his hand on his heart and it was easy to see him say to Hilary “I love this song!” (As if she didn’t know.)
Photo courtesy of the LA Times Credit: Luis Sinco.
Here’s a video replay
