Keep Taking Ground Saxophone Podcast
Music
About
A new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist, that features 30minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles. Music is a living, breathing art-form that is kept alive by the innovators, composers and musicians that dedicate their lives to learning, creating and sharing the music they love. I believe that even in this age of easy access to information and hyper-connectivity there is still, no doubt, a gap between the professional and aspiring professional musician that isn’t always closed by mere practice, time or earning a de...
Episodes
- S2 - Ep24: Special Episode | "P. Mauriat Saxophones" with Jeremy True
Jeremiah True, Brand Manager for P. Mauriat North America, shares his journey from the military to music retail, his experiences with burnout, and discusses P. Mauriat saxophones, highlighting them as an affordable choice in the market.
- S02 - E23: "Ear-Training for Improvisers" with Grace Kelly.
This episode features a conversation with Grace Kelly, a jazz saxophonist, educator, and influencer. Kelly shares insights on her early teachers, studying with Phil Woods, and emphasizes ear-training as crucial for improvisational developm…
- S02 - E22: "Exploring Caribbean Rhythms and Jazz Harmony" with Jacques Shwarz-Bart.
This episode features a conversation with Jacques Schwarz-Bart, exploring the incorporation of Caribbean rhythms into jazz harmony. Schwarz-Bart, born in Guadeloupe, discusses his role in neo-soul and Creole Jazz movements, his teaching at…
- S02 - E21: "Deep Listening and Transcribing" with Sarah Hanahan.
In this episode, jazz saxophonist Sarah Hanahan shares insights on deep listening, transcribing, and melodic improvisation. She also reflects on her experiences being mentored and learning from renowned musicians.
- S02 - E20: "Playing Lead Alto" with Andrew Gould.
This episode features a conversation with saxophonist Andrew Gould, discussing his background, musical experiences with notable ensembles and artists, and insights into saxophone development and improvisation.
- S02 - E19: "Artistic Intention, Personal Style & Hip Hop" with Greg Osby
Saxophonist Greg Osby discusses how funk, soul, R&B, and hip hop influenced his artistic voice. They also explore developing artistic intention and respecting the historical significance of music.
- S02 - E18: "The Horn, The Prize and The Journey" with Kelly Jefferson.
This episode of the Saxophone Podcast features an interview with Canadian saxophonist Kelly Jefferson. They discuss his upbringing in a musical family, his approach to focusing on the present moment, and the importance of experiential lear…
- "Discovering Soul" with Braxton Cook
Saxophonist Braxton Cook shares insights on managing his career and personal life, his encounter with Wynton Marsalis, and how vulnerability led him to discover soul in music.
- Discovering Ancestral DNA Through Music with Godwin Louis
This episode features saxophonist Godwin Louis, discussing his Haitian heritage, his album Global, and how music connects to ancestral DNA and global traditions.
- Evolving Through Composing with Allison Au - Part 2
Saxophonist Allison Au discusses her compositional process on the Keep Taking Ground Saxophone Podcast, explaining how she uses writing music as a tool for creative growth. She breaks down two of her compositions from the album "Wander Won…
- Evolving Through Composing with Allison Au - Part 1
This episode features jazz saxophonist Allison Au discussing her compositional process and how she uses it for growth. She breaks down two compositions from her album "Wander Wonder" and shares insights from her experience.
- “Sidemanology” with Tim Green (Insight From A Working Saxophonist) - Part 2
In part two of this podcast, host Jesse Ryan speaks with saxophonist Tim Green. They discuss how Green secured high-profile performance opportunities and the significance of effectively playing and interpreting melodies. Green shares his p…
- “Sidemanology” with Tim Green (Insight From A Working Saxophonist) - Part 1
Saxophonist Tim Green shares insights on being a working musician, securing high-profile gigs, and the concept of "Sidemanology" in this interview with host Jesse Ryan.
- Creating Collaboratively and Developing Technically with Luis Deniz - Part 2
Saxophonist Luis Deniz shares insights on his Cuban heritage, the significance of community in music, and how technical skill can foster creativity. He emphasizes the joy of connecting with audiences unfamiliar with his music.
- Creating Collaboratively & Developing Technically with Luis Deniz - Part 1
Part 1 of a conversation with saxophonist Luis Deniz, focusing on his Cuban heritage, the role of community, and how technical skill can enhance creativity. Deniz emphasizes the value of connecting with audiences unfamiliar with his music.
- Staying on the Edge of Musical & Personal Growth with Melissa Aldana.
Saxophonist Melissa Aldana discusses her career, the pursuit of continuous musical and personal growth, and the use of transcription as a tool for self-discovery. Aldana emphasizes transforming information to make it personal.