Notes From An Artist
Get in on the conversation with hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli! These veteran journalists / musicians / authors delve into the lives and careers of senior and approaching senior artists who continue to thrive in various musical genres spanning rock, jazz, blues, folk, Avant Garde, experimental, classical, and permutations thereof. Notes From An Artist exudes intelligent and insightful peer-to-peer conversations, coupled with thematic playlists, offering a refreshing alternative to the youth-oriented content prevalent in mainstream media. It's not only fun, informative, and entertaining... it's a lifestyle!
Episodes
124 episodes
We Love L.A. Rock Essentials with Tim
YouTube channel "Rock Essentials with Tim" host Tim P. joins David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to ruminate on rock history and personal experiences as musicians in the City of Angels and more.
21 Classic 1950s Rock and Roll Songs with Ted Clark
Author (“Reverberations: 21 Classic Rock and Roll Songs that Still Reverberate) and record collector Ted Clark join hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to talk all things 45s and the dawn of the art form that is rock and roll!...
In a New York State of Mind with Pete Mason
Pete Mason, publisher of NYS Music, joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss why Hudson Valley and the state of New York is the place to be - and visit - for music, arts, and culture.
Livin' on Tusla Time with Author / The Church Studios CEO Teresa Knox
With hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli, Teresa Knox returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss her new book, Sanctuary of Sound, which details one of the world's most renowned recording studios: The Church, founded by Leon Russell in 1972...
Celebrating Jazz Icon Anthony Braxton!
Author, musician Kobe Van Cauwenberghe joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his latest book with Timo Hoyer, Anthony Braxton: 50+ Years of Creative Music, available via Shott Music
Duke Ellington as You've Never Read Before with JK Chambers!
Author, historian, and educator JK Chambers joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his latest book, "A Tone Parallel to Duke Ellington: The Man In the Music," out now on University Press of Mississippi. Chambers explores Du...
The Story of Sax Expat: Don Byas
Revered by his peers and bandleaders such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, and Lester Young among others…. Don Byas chose a decidedly different path, migrating to Europe to escape social conditions and to seek...
Christopher Parker Reveals his Heart of Mine
𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐂. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 & 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢Christopher Parker Revea...
The Story of Derek Shulman: From Prog Rock Star to Record Company A&R Star
Derek Shulman, founder / singer of the iconic 1970 prog-rock band Gentle Giant joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his autobiography Giant Steps: From Stage Lights to Executive Heights.
Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part Tres
Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part Deux
Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part Une
Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny
Legendary Journalist Dan Ouelette Discusses New Book The Landfill Chronicles - Unearthing The Legends of Music
Legendary author, journalist Dan Ouellette joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest book THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES – UNEARTHING THE LEGENDS OF MUSIC available now on Cymbal Press!Dan “digs up” long lost interviews ...
Music on the Way: The Music of Henry Mancini with Bassist Bandleader Steve Millhouse
Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli welcome bassist bandleader Steve Millhouse to discuss his homage to the legendary American composer and conductor.
Sweet Wild and Vicious: Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground
Author Jim Higgins discusses his Trouser Press book Sweet Wild and Vicious: Listening to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli
The Life and Times of Jesse Ed Davis with Douglas Miller
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴las 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗖. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗦
Peter Berwick Tells the Story of The Boyzz: Too Wilde To Tame!
Author, actor, and rocker, among other endeavors Peter Berwick joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his book TOO WILD TO TAME: THE STORY OF THE BOYZZ independently published and available now.In the late 1970s,...
Billy McCarthy-Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! Rockin' LA in the 1980s
Drummer, author, and LA metal rocker Billy Dior (nee McCarthy) discusses his memoir Beat Me 'Til I'm Famous with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. B...
TV Historian Jon Burlingame Talks Music For Primetime!
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐂. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢.
The Artistry of Laura Nyro with Charles Calello
Producer, arranger, and composer Charles Calello discusses his work with one of the 20th Century's most revered and influential artists, Laura Nyro, upon the release of the late singer-songwriter's comprehensive box set, Hear My Song...
Cristoph Dallach Discusses New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut Rock
Author Cristoph Dallach Discusses New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut RockHosts/bassists, David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk all things "Kraut Rock" with Christoph Dalach author of an oral history out now on Faber & Faber Boo...
Mikel Rouse Discuses The World Got Away
Playwriter, actor, composer, and performance artist Mikel Rouse joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and autobiography The World Got Away Playlist Alert:Because "Dennis Cleavland: was nev...
Take Five More: Chris Brubeck Talks Career, Family Legacy, Future Plans
Bassist, composer, recording, and performing artist, and educator Chris Brubeck, of the iconic New Brubeck Quartet and Brubeck Brothers Quartet joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli for an hour of jazz, classical, and music indust...