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.