"Alto saxophonist Justin Robinson was born August 14, 1968, in Manhattan. He first picked up a horn at the age of 13, and honed his sound while attending the High School of Music and Arts (LaGuardia High School) in New York.Robinson developed a

#41 - Miki Yamanaka

Feb 9th, 2020 43m 27s

Connect with Miki:Website: https://www.mikiyamanaka.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikimikiyummy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikiyamanakamusic/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https:

#40 - Colin Stranahan

Feb 8th, 2020 42m 8s

Connect with Colin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinstranahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Colin-Stranahan-21511589557/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernie

#39 - Rick Rosato

Feb 7th, 2020 37m 48s

About Rick:Originally from Montreal, Rick Rosato moved to New York City in 2007 to study at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He quickly became one of the most in-demand jazz bassists and has been maintaining an international perf

Mike DiRubbo on the NYC Scene, Jazz Education, & Preserving the Art (Ep. 38)

Feb 6th, 2020 39m 1s

Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Mike:Website: https://www.mikedirubbo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedirubbo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.dirubbo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikedir

Charles Goold on Juilliard, The Importance of Presentation, & Keeping an Open Mind (Ep. 37)

Jan 27th, 2020 43m 22s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with drummer and composer Charles Goold. We discussed the early musical influences of his father and Leroy Williams, among others, his time at Temple University, Berklee College of Music, and Juilliard, his ex

Lucas Pino on Practicing, College, Self-Worth, Emotional Awareness, No-Net Nonet, & more (Ep. 36)

Jan 14th, 2020 49m 41s

Well podcast, here we are again. I have a great episode for you today with saxophonist and composer Lucas Pino. In addition to discussing his personal story, including growing up in Phoenix, and his time at the Brubeck Institute and the New Sch

Nicole Glover on Mentorship, Tradition, Perspective, Self-Judgment, and more (Ep. 35)

Jan 12th, 2020 35m 52s

Greetings fellow humans. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with saxophonist and composer Nicole Glover. We discussed working with Gene Perla, the importance of passing down the tradition through mentorship, growing up in Portland and the music

Stuart Mack on Sight Reading, Realities of NYC, Online Teaching, Social Media, & more (Ep. 34)

Jan 11th, 2020 35m 37s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with trumpeter Stuart Mack. We discussed growing up in Illinois, the difficulties and rewards of playing the trumpet, important mentors he had at North Texas State, what it’s like playing in the One O’Clock La

Seth Weaver on Nashville, North Texas, Big Band Writing, and Album Funding Strategies (Ep. 33)

Jan 9th, 2020 33m 39s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with trombonist, vocalist, and composer Seth Weaver. We discussed growing up in Tennessee and the Nashville music scene, how he ended up as both a vocalist and trombonist, his experience at North Texas State U

Adam Arruda on Toronto, Brubeck Institute, How to Stop Undervaluing Yourself, & More (Ep. 32)

Jan 7th, 2020 47m 56s

In today’s episode we’re speaking with drummer Adam Arruda. We discussed growing up in Toronto, the value of getting to play with older musicians, his time at the Brubeck Institute and Berklee College of Music, his upcoming projects and gigs, w

Sanah Kadoura on Independent vs Label, John Riley, Overcoming Self-Criticism, and More (Ep. 31)

Jan 6th, 2020 37m 57s

In today’s episode we’re speaking with drummer and composer Sanah Kadoura. We discussed her experience releasing an album independently as opposed to using a label, being Lebanese-Canadian, why she picked up the drums at age 18, studying with J

Ben Eunson on Australian Jazz, Jerry Bergonzi, Streaming Services, Practicing, and more (Ep. 30)

Jan 5th, 2020 48m 59s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with guitarist Ben Eunson. We discussed the Australian jazz scene, why he started playing guitar, his earliest musical influences, why he moved to Boston at age 21, what he learned studying with Jerry Bergonzi

Noah Preminger on Transcription, Vocabulary, Composition, & Developing A Unique Voice (Ep. 29)

Jan 4th, 2020 34m 1s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with saxophonist and composer Noah Preminger. We discussed growing up in Connecticut, what he practiced in high school and college, what he learned from David Liebman, the transcription method he used, how he

#28 — Adi Meyerson: Israeli Jazz, Skills for Freelancing, & the Connection Between Poetry and Music

Jan 3rd, 2020 42m 27s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Adi Meyerson. We discussed growing up in Israel and the music scene there, moving to New York City, the most important skills for finding freelance work, the relationship between music, art, and poetry, a

#27 — Svetlana: Perspectives on Day Jobs, Life Balance, & Discovering Your True Calling

Jan 2nd, 2020 41m 7s

What’s up podcast, in today’s episode we’re speaking with vocalist, composer, and arranger Svetlana. In addition to discussing her new record, we also spoke about growing up in Russia, her previous lives as a math teacher and business consultan

#26 — Steve Kortyka: Las Vegas, Busking, Cruise Ships, Odd Meters, & More

Jan 1st, 2020 35m 57s

Okay, first podcast of 2020 coming in hot. Happy new year everyone. In today’s episode we’re speaking with saxophonist Steve Kortyka. We discuss his early musical history, working with Brian Newman, the impact of playing with musicians who are

#25 — Kristina Koller: Jam Sessions, Jazz School, Defying Genre, & More

Dec 11th, 2019 34m 36s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with vocalist Kristina Koller. We discussed her early musical history, her thoughts on jazz school, how she thinks about genres and blending different styles of music, jam session etiquette, and much more.Supp

#24 — Adam Larson: Music Business, Networking, Composition, & How to Overcome Fear

Dec 9th, 2019 45m 7s

In today’s episode we’re speaking with saxophonist, composer, & educator Adam Larson. We discussed his early musical history, his unique approach to networking, the role of jam sessions in your musical development, music business, and much more

#23 — Jonathan Barber: Church Music, Jackie McLean, Mindset, & How to Love The Process

Dec 8th, 2019 40m 32s

In today’s episode we’re speaking with drummer and composer Jonathan Barber. We discussed his early musical upbringing, his time at the Jackie McLean Institute, his strategy for joining your dream band, the best mindset for success, working wit

#22 — Adam Birnbaum: Vanguard Band, Networking, & How to Patiently Build Your Career

Dec 5th, 2019 30m 18s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with pianist Adam Birnbaum. We talked about the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, of which he recently became a member, how to build your career through forming meaningful relationships, the value of patience, his thou

#21 — Paul Jones: Self Promotion, Developing Your Style, & Staying True to Yourself

Nov 29th, 2019 41m 58s

How’s it going everybody, today we’re speaking with saxophonist Paul Jones. We touched on many topics, but I think the second half of this episode was really special as we discussed finding your own sound, creating your own brand, and other imp

#20 — Steven Feifke: The Role Composing & Arranging Plays in Discovering Yourself as an Artist

Nov 16th, 2019 39m 10s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with pianist, composer, and arranger Steven Feifke. We discuss his early years, how he taught himself to arrange, what inspires him, his process for composing, and much more. The podcast is also available on Y

#19 — Raviv Markovitz: Thoughts on Boston, College, & How to Be a Versatile Musician

Nov 15th, 2019 36m 37s

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with bassist Raviv Markovitz. We touch on many topics including his upbringing in Boston, what he practices, important things for being versatile musician, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesb

#18 — Alex LoRe: Practical Thoughts on Technique, Moving to NYC, & Staying True to Yourself

Nov 12th, 2019 42m 9s

In today’s episode we are speaking with saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe. We discuss his appearance in the YouTube series “The Working Musician,” his upbringing in Florida and mentorship under Bunky Green, his move to New York, practical tips