Episodes
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Dennis Dotson, trumpeter.
Dennis Dotson has had a prolific career as a trumpeter with some of the most significant musical artists in the history of American music. Among his many duties over the years he has served in significant roles in the bands of Woody Herman and Buddy Rich.
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Graham Tobin, professor and multiple woodwind wizard.
Graham Tobin is professor of music at San Jacinto College and is a highly accomplished musician not only on his primary instrument (saxophone) but also on the clarinet, flute, and other woodwinds. He has trained at the prestigious music schools of Northwestern University in Chicago and at the...
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Allen Barnhill, 44 years with the Houston Symphony
Allen Barnhill is currently professor of trombone at Rice University and was a member of the Houston Symphony trombone section from 1977-2021.
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Steve Curtis. Principal Tubist, Austin Symphony and Shreveport Symphony Orchestras.
Steve Curtis is principal tubist in both the Austin and Shreveport Symphonies. Aside from his duties in these two orchestras he is also very busy as a highly demanded freelance musician in Houston both as a performer and educator having performed extensively in every major ensemble in the city.…
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Andre Garza, Chef
Andre Garza is executive chef at Roots Wine Bar in Houston's East End. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and continues to nurture his craft from the finest chefs and restaurants in the world. Podcast produced by @micd.
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Brek Christensen. Assistant coach, Rice University track and field.
Brek Christensen is on the staff of the Rice University track and field program and is in charge of the throws events. He is a rising star in the world of throws coaches and in his short time in the role he has already produced several throwers in the top echelon of the NCAA. We dig in to his...
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Yankar Gonzalez, trombonist, touring and recording artist.
Cuban trombonist Yankar Gonzalez tells us about the life of growing up as a musician in his homeland, playing with some of the world's greatest musical artists, and much more. This dude has so much to share and this episode is only a little peek in to his world. I hope yall enjoy our...
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Laura Jordan, owner of East End Hardware (bar)
Laura Jordan is the founder and owner of East End Hardware, a cool neighborhood bar in Houston's east end. We talk about the journey she has taken from first deciding to create a new bar years ago until now as she faces the task of being a bar owner during a world pandemic. Support for this…
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Kendall Moore: quite the trombonist, quite the intellectual.
Dr. Kendall Moore is a Houston based trombonist, educater, composer, arranger, and all around smart dude. Check him out at kmooremusic.com and check out his solo album "Focus". Thank you to RC Health Services for continued support of this podcast. rchealthservices.com
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Michael Diaz
On this episode of The JKL Podcast we have Houston musician and producer Michael Diaz (@micd). Amongst other projects, Michael is the producer of this podcast. It’s been a while since our “Bro-ing out on Covid-19” episode in March so we decided to check in on each other, talk current events, and...
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Ray Gonzalez: Saxophonist and Multiple Woodwinds...ist!
Ray Gonzalez is one of Houston's most in demand saxophonists and multiple woodwind instrumentalists. We talk about his passion for two very important things...music and, of course, Houston food! Podcast produced by @micd Podcast Music by Ray Gonzalez! Support for The JKL Podcast provided by: RC...
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Kendall Moore, trombonist.
Dr. Kendall Moore is a trombonist in Houston. He is originally from Chicago and has performed all around the world. The music on this episode is a solo over his arrangement of "Blue in Green" by Miles Davis and Bill Evans from his album titled "Focus" available online. Support for this podcast...
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Denim Rogers: NCAA All-American Decathlete
Denim Rogers is an NCAA Division 1 All-American Decathlete who attends Houston Baptist University. We talk about his less than typical ascent to where he is today and what how he hopes to impact the lives of others. Support for this podcast is provided by RC Health Services. RCHEALTHSERVICES.COM...
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Robert Chambers: RC Health Services
Robert Chambers is president and CEO of RC Health Services. In this podcast we get a peak in to his business and the amazing journey that led to it's beginnings, it's present and it's exciting future. Check out: rchealthservices.com thechambersfund.org Podcast producer: Michael Diaz @micd Podcast...
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Ali Jackson: Tubist and renaissance man.
Ali Jackson is a Jamaican-American tubist based in Houston. We talk about some complexities in the racial landscape of music and just life in general. I hope you enjoy! Podcast Sponsors: RC Health Services RCHEALTHSERVICES.COM THECHAMBERSFUND.ORG Podcast Music by Pachangara. “El Mareito”
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Nugget 21: Let’s step it up for small business.
In these times of pandemic and fear, it seems as though we’re sending even more of our money away from our local economy. Let’s see what we can do for small business. A continuous thanks to our sponsor RC Health Services. RCHEALTHSERVICES.COM THECHAMBERSFUND.ORG
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Nugget 20: Health Shaming Texas
What do you think made Texas become the Covid-19 capitol of the universe? Well, you’re right...but let’s also consider this... Shot out to supporters of this podcast RC Health Services RCHEALTHSERVICES.COM THECHAMBERSFUND.ORG
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Joey Naeger: Bass Luthier
A nice chat with my friend Joey Naeger, a Houston-based badass! He is a fixer/maker of double bases and among his many projects he has started a project called "Home Depot Bass" where he will donate all of it's proceeds to arts organizations that help people of color. Podcast producer, Michael…
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Grace Lewis: Double Bassist and Founder, Collegia: Houston
I have the pleasure of sitting to chat with Grace Lewis about her musical life and her amazing initiative Collegia: Houston which will be devoted to providing top notch music education to Houston’s underserved communities. Check it all out at gracelewisbass.com/collegia-houston Support for this...
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Nugget #19: A message travels through time to slap me around!
Today I had a random urge to pray before I had a meal. it reminded me of another time when I had the same random urge and then wrote a blog entry right after it...ten years ago almost to the day. Hey man...sometimes the universe smiles upon us.
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Nugget #18. “Thus Spoke the Basic Bro” Series.
What I bark about. - I’m probably gonna be bagging your groceries soon. - Letting the inspiration and the aspiration guide your behavior. - I’d fkn love to coach college throwers.
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Nugget # 17
Another installment in the series called “THUS SPOKE THE BASIC BRO”. "Powerful is what you become. It is not what you force”.
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Nugget #16. “Thus Spoke The Basic Bro” Series
Highlights: - Covid-19 might make me less of a d-bag. - Socially distant exercise. - “Replace the bad habits with good habits”.
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JKL Nugget #15: “Thus Spoke the Basic Bro” Series.
A new mini or not so mini series... "Thus Spoke the Basic Bro” Short bursts of thoughts to blow or numb your mind. Today’s topic: Good? Bad? Just practice.
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JKL Nugget #14: No News. No Opinions. Just the Feels.
Covid-19 is scaring the hell out of us for good reason. Lives are being taken and it is truly sad. Just wanna offer some thoughts.
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How Mic-D Got His Groove Back
Depression can come for anyone at any time. We sit and talk about getting out of the funk.
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Bro-ing Out On Covid-19
*Recorded on 3/15/2020* Two non-experts on virology talk about this Covid-19 thing...
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A Chat With Michael Diaz
My good old friend from back in the Spring Branch days Michael Diaz! The dude is a jack of all trades and he really cracks me up. Over the years he has been a part of several bands, rap groups, and has a wide variety of other interests. Support for the podcast provided by: RC Health Services...
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Podcast Nugget 12: More tales from a dude whose brother has schizophrenia.
Eff it. I’m in the mode to share this stuff. This isn’t the first podcast I’ve posted in reference to my dear brother...and it very likely won’t be the last. I love you Hyung.
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A Chat With Percussionist Luke Hubley!
Luke is a highly demanded percussionist in the Houston and surrounding areas and plays all kinds of music. Aside from music we talk about good food and drink as well as his fitness journey that has included a very positive reaction from his experiences in working with certain diet and lifestyle...
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Podcast Nugget 11
YO! In this podcast nugget you hear me ramble about letting trivial shit go, a student of mine who might get diagnosed with a learning disability (wtf?), and some thoughts I have for young students who want to pursue a major in music. Much love to: RC Health Services Rchealthservices.com…
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Stephen Martin
Stephen Martin is one of the most sought after bass players in Houston and surrounding areas. He plays regularly in the Opera in the Heights, Theater Under The Stars, and can be seen and heard in just about any major venue in Houston at any given time. Just like our first chat together, we talk…
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Podcast Nugget # 10. 8/9/2019
Schizophrenia, my brother, and the complex role cannabis has played in his life. sponsors: RC Health Services Rchealthservices.com Activated Muscles Activatedmuscles.com
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A Chat with THE John Calderon
John Calderon is a Houston-based guitarist who has played all over the world with various prominent artists. For ten years he was the guitarist for the legendary jazz and pop vocalist Al Jarreau. We talk about John’s musical journey: All the way from being a kid growing up in Angleton, TX…
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JKL Podcast Nugget #9. 7/16/2019
The last installment of the ,"7 Days, 7 Nuggets" series! Topic: Whether it's practicing trombone or figuring out how to throw the discus farther, one idea has been by far the most likely to lead to a great practice session no matter how I feel going in to it.
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JKL Podcast Nugget #8. 7/11/2019
WESTBROOK AND HARDEN ON THE SAME TEAM?! It could work in this scenario... 6th of “7 Days, 7 Nuggets” series!
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JKL Podcast Nugget #7. 7/10/2019
5th of 7 in the series “7 Days, 7 Nuggets”. Topic: -Random Shit -Sometimes you gotta go against “conventional wisdom”.
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JKL Podcast Nugget #6. 7/7/2019
4th in the “7 Days, 7 Nuggets” series. Topic: A successful exercise life requires consistency. Here’s what helps me.
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JKL Podcast Nugget #5. 7/6/2019
The 3rd of 7 Nuggets in the series, “7 Days, 7 Nuggets”. Topics: -Salsa gigs. Heaven and Hell on earth. -Kawhi and Paul George to the Clippers!?
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JKL Podcast Nugget # 4. 7/4/2019
This is the second installment of “7 Days, 7 Nuggets”. Topic: Tackle complexity with simplicity!
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JKL Podcast Nugget #3. 7/3/2019
Prep basketball in the USA sucks and it might help collegiate and pro ball suck in the USA as well.
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A Chat With Lance Laster!
Lance Laster is a Houston based trombonist who plays all kinds of music from classical, jazz, funk, rock...hell he plays it all. He has trained with some of the best players in the world and we talk about his musical journey from studying at the University of Houston, to teaching band, to…
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Podcast Nugget #2. 5/30/2019
Losing sucks...but it happens... A continuous thank you to sponsors of this podcast! RC Health Services Rchealthservices.com Activated Muscles Activatedmuscles.com
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A Chat With Nathan Cunningham
Tubist and beer extraordinaire Nathan Cunningham sits down and bares it all on his life as a musician, dealing with intense adversity, and coming out of it all still living a life doing the things that he loves. A big thank you to RC Health Services for providing support for this podcast. RC…
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JKL Podcast Nugget 4/24/2019
A short little hello from me and a few mind blurbs on some random happenings. Here I talk a bit about some current gigs, my early mentor Reggie Goebel, and some light commentary on the Rockets...ok, not so light.
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A Chat With Stephen Martin
Stephen studied bass at Sam Houston State University and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is very active as a performer in a wide range of musical settings and regularly plays with Houston's top ensembles. He has experienced radical changes in his physical life and enjoys how it improves...
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James Kwon Lee is a musician and athletics enthusiast based in Houston, TX. This podcast is all about conversations with the city's most interesting folks.
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