Brad Leali: the Voice of Tradition and Integrity Mines the Future

Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv8yhsfJuFzth_3JaGx6sc561I_kFZMAYOn this episode, I welcome my dear friend Brad Leali. One of the most important alto saxophonists on the scene today, Brad has a long and stellar resume as a leader, educator (Currently Professor of Jazz Saxophone at UNT), and stints with Harry Connick Jr, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Kennedy Center Honors, and currently Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. One of the nicest guys on planet Earth (or beyond), Brad and I discuss his life, influences, career path journey, and even inaugurate the newest feature on the podcast: "The WIESTWORLD Inquisition!" A great time was definitely had by all ...and YOU are invited! _____________ Links and Info From Today’s Show: Brad Leali’s Website: https://bradleali.com/ Brad’s Music: https://bradleali.com/works/ North Texas Jazz: https://music.unt.edu/jazz/index.html Lubbock Jazz: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/programs/study/jazz-studies.php Harry Connick Jr: https://www.harryconnickjr.com/ The Count Basie Orchestra: https://thecountbasieorchestra.com/ Lyle Lovett: https://www.lylelovett.com/ Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. https://www.pbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/ Steve Wiest Website: https://steve-wiest.com/_________ The WIESTWORLD Theme Song: “A Stern Talking Too” Composed by Steve Wiest Performed by Phröntrange on their album: "The High Road"Steve Wiest: Trombone Art Bouton: EWI Eric Gunnison: Keyboards Mike Abbott: Guitar Mike Marlier: Drums and Percussion Bijoux Barbosa: Bass