Dec 30, 2019
Brent Wallarab – acclaimed arranger and composer – joins me to discuss walking away from the trombone, making relationships work, rediscovering his self worth, and the expectations we tend to have as musicians that lead to misery.
Dec 16, 2019
Monika Herzig joins me to discuss the "ever-emerging phenomenon" of all female Jazz groups. She explains how developmental psychology, instrument choices, and current community actions negativity impact the matriculation of female musicians. She also suggests new practices we can adopt as a community to better support...
Dec 9, 2019
Mikel Patrick Avery joins Tanner Guss to discuss his life as an interdisciplinary artist. We discuss Mikel's reigniting of his 14 year old self, titles, how to be yourself as a leader and sideman, and escaping the shackles of tradition.
Dec 2, 2019
Greg Ward – Saxophonist and bandleader – joins me to discuss “networking” for musicians, moving to New York, knowing what you want, and having a positive outlook on life.