The Jake Feinberg Show

Siberian born pianist talks about the house gigs she played growing up and her intentions for creating The KIND Institute in Pocatello, ID.

Sacramento based drummer talks about diving into jazz in college and how he uses polyrhythms to elevate any ensemble he's in including Love Mischief.

Bulgarian musician and producer talks about finding her own individual sound within the group conversation.

Prolific songwriter talks about his life story and how (through his experiences) he encourages younger cats to rise up as young artists in Gary, IN.

The rock opera needs some good talent. The energy needs to rise and in order for that to happen you need to command the stage.My guest was an integral part to one of the greatest touring live ensembles in the history of the western world. He joined Frank Zappa at the tail end of the seventiesHe brought that stage presence and his unique styling to a true jazz band. Playing symmetric and asymmetric scales. Different modes and scales and harmonies and melodies within stanzas of the same tune.My guest has had a prolific solo career of his own touring with different bands and playing music from his soul and getting stuff out of his system.Ike Willis welcome to the JFS.RIP

Prolific musician talks about leaving his rote existence in the science lab and developing his chops as a drummer in country bands and organ trios in Denver.

Incredible vocalist talks about his humble upbringings backing up Ben E. King and other American blues artists and moving to the States and playing with Carlos Santana and Bill Kreutzmann.  RIP

Versatile singer and rapper talks about his newest collaboration with his wife Chandra and how he wants to bring more uplifting messages to rap music.

Fearless young bass player talks about moving to NYC and incorporating his instrument and sound into various live and studio settings.

Native of Lafeyette, LA talks about how his songs emanate from the loss of the people closest to him in his life and how he uses these songs as a form of perseverance.

Multi-racial drummer and sonic innovator talks about the early support he received from his parents and the various musical projects he is involved with meant to raise the collective vibration of our society.

Band Leader who comes from a deep musical lineage talks about touring in the modern era and how he curates his shows based on the venue and type of audience he may have on that particular night.

Iconic Bay Area drummer talks about playing with Sonny Simmons and moving to New York and falling in with all the avant-garde cats before returning to Oakland and becoming a formidable producer and advocate for the music.

Legendary East Bay musician, educator and advocate talks about his early roots in RnB and Jazz and how he has tried to play a role in extending the lineage of modern music.

Gifted multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter talks about how the Bahai faith helped lead him and Jim Seals into musical nirvana as The Champs, The Dawn Breakers and ultimately Seals & Crofts. RIP

Further discussion of her ubiquitous music career and what she determines as effective leadership on the bandstand.

Brilliant and ebullient bassist talks about being raised in a musical family and playing in a jazz trio format with her father and brother growing up in Orinda. A frank discussion about the realities of becoming a full-time professional musician.

Blazing keyboardist and member of Rado talks about the evolution of the band's sound and his own individual voice.

Frontman for Rado talks about the evolution of the band's sound through "Pocket Therapy." Still looking for my socks...

Inventive guitar wizard talks about influences like Les Paul, Wes Montgomery and his latest album revolving around Action Park in New Jersey.

Gifted double bassist talks about the intangibles that he learned from playing live consistently in D.C. and how he creates music that feels right and inspires him.

Singer songwriter who grew up in a musical family, talks about his decision to move from Austin to Los Angeles in furtherance of pursuing his most authentic self.

Musician and filmmaker talks about the meaning behind his songs and how he has tried to use adversity to become more resilient as a creator.

Thai musician talks about transforming his musical acumen from a hobby to a livelihood.

Legendary Australian multi-instrumentalist talks about playing jazz gigs with Mike Nock and taking his musical aptitude in a myriad of different directions always seeking original song and sound.

Magical drummer talks about playing double drums with Phil Collins and his dedication to learning authentic ethnic rhythms regardless of genre.

Continued discussion of a hallmark music career including his time spent with Tommy Bolin, CSN and Jaco!

Comprehensive conversation about the profound impact of Bruce Arnold and his band Orpheus on American music as told by his son.

Genre defying bass player talks about his early musical roots growing up in Long Island.

Decorated trombonist talks about cutting his teeth on the bandstand with the Tommy Dorsey band and Woody Herman. Meet "The Crimson Slide"

Profound beat maker, producer and DJ talks about building tracks organically and turning them into songs and setlists that continue to inspire people.

Ubiquitous guitarist talks about learning to play across the entire musical spectrum with Oregon, John Abercrombie and his own collectives. RIP

Inspiring musician, engineer, producer and jingle writer talks about all the different tributaries of his iconic musical life.

Continual discussion of how to create organic spiritual music in isolation or on the bandstand.

Cosmic rhythm guitarist for the Grateful Dead talks about leadership, love, life and the lineage of all music. RIP

Multi-dimensional creator talks about the dynamics of intimate relationships in her life and how she is merely a conduit for the information that comes through her as an artist.

Long Island born musician talks about getting his engineering chops together at San Francisco State and eventually creating great sound for so many seminal albums at Westlake Studios and beyond.

Cosmic musician talks about the peaks and valleys of his music career and how he has cut above the pack by being singular and unwavering in his artistic POV.

Young guitarist and band leader talks about gratitude and perseverance as we enter a new year.

Stalwart soul singers from Cincinnati talk about the fertile scene that existed in the 1970's and the ups and downs of the music business.

Gifted multi-instrumentalist talks about how he has learned to channel all his life experiences into his music to find his own sound and style.

Brilliant guitarist talks about getting introduced to jazz at The University of Miami and turning that into a career on the bandstand.

Versatile bassist talks about transitioning from guitar to electric bass and playing west coast cosmic country music in the 1970's.

Legendary STAX guitarist talks about his growth as a musician and human being.  RIP

Gypsy guitarist talks about the ancient origins of Flamenco guitar and the timeless feel of playing with masters of music.

Goddess of the earth talks about her Native American and Southern Black ancestral roots and how that lineage has turned her into a spiritual seeker and inclusive musician.

Dynamic fusion band incorporating elements of the middle islands and New Orleans talk about their intentions for making inspiring community-based music.

Bass player from Vallejo, CA talks about the evolution of his sound and being a founding memeber of the band Con Funk Shun.

Gifted Hindustani slide guitar player talks about his magical journey in music. 

Profound multi-instrumentalist talks about the contributions made towards fusing what was known as traditional folk music with hillbilly music. RIP