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Send us Fan MailYouTube channel "Rock Essentials with Tim" host Tim P. joins David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to ruminate on rock history and personal experiences as musicians in the City of Angels and more. We Love L.A. Rock Essentials with Tim Playlist

Send a textFrom David's Notes From The Sixties series,   host David C. Gross recalls a moment in history wherein everything was about to change, but no one knew it at the time. With co-host Tomaso Semioli Between The Funeral and The Scream: Early 60s Playlist

Send a textHosts David C.  Gross and Tomaso Semioli discuss growing up in the 1950s, with a black-and-white television and a dream of the future.1950s America: The Innocence Before the Storm Playlist

Send a textJoel McIver and Mark Brown join hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss the launch of The Bassist. Playlist features players/artists who are in the new issue and whom we discussed (Yolanda, Marcus, Sting, Cliff Burton, Dave Swift, Suzi Quatro, John Mayall, Jack Bruce, Zombies, etc) plus us! Introducing The Bassist Magazine with Joel McIver and Mark Brown Playlist

Send a textHosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli share their meditations on the state of live performance, music education, NAMM, their solo works, and why they do what they do when they do it!David and Tomaso's Musicians’ Musings Playlist

Send a textHosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli reflect on the career of Sly & Robbie, and review Sir Macca and Sir Richard Starkey’s funky disposition during The Beatles' studio years.  All You Need is Riddim! : Sly & Robbie & Ringo & Paul Playlist

Send a textDark star crashes, pouring its light into ashes... With the passing of Bob Weir, hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli ruminate over the cultural, musical, and entrepreneurial impact of the legendary San Francisco collective The Long Strange Trip Continues: Talking Grateful Dead's Legacy and Improvisatory Music Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor (“Reverberations: 21 Classic Rock and Roll Songs that Still Reverberate) and record collector Ted Clark join hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to talk all things 45s and the dawn of the art form that is rock and roll!21 Classic 1950s Rock and Roll Songs with Ted Clark Playlist

Send a textHosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli discuss their influences, from sports to music, and beyond!Under the Influence with David and Tomaso Playlist

Send a textHosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli wax sentimental o'er albums they received as holiday gifts in their youth! The Grooves of Christmas Past Playlist

Send a textHosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli discuss the Beatles Anthology 4 collection. Beatles For Sale: David & Tomaso's Anthology 4 Review Playlist

Send a textDavid C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli Interview David C. Gross And Tomaso Semioli Playlist

Send us Fan MailPete Mason, publisher of NYS Music, joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss why Hudson Valley and the state of New York is the place to be - and visit - for music, arts, and culture. In a New York State of Mind with Pete Mason Playlist

Send a textHosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli play cuts from their recent releases, discuss new collaborations, influences, and the sounds of things to come!Open Your Ears! Expand Your Minds! David and Tom Discuss Their Solo Albums Playlist

Send us Fan MailWith hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli, Teresa Knox returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss her new book, Sanctuary of Sound, which details one of the world's most renowned recording studios: The Church, founded by Leon Russell in 1972. Livin' on Tulsa Time with Author / The Church Studios CEO Teresa Knox  Playlist

Send a textIn a rare freestyle episode, hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli comment on the latest Lennon archival release, and their 2025 solo recordings, among other topics! Lennon Censorship and Legacy, David and Tomaso's Solo Recordings Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor, musician Kobe Van Cauwenberghe joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his latest book with Timo Hoyer, Anthony Braxton: 50+ Years of Creative Music, available via Shott Music Celebrating Jazz Icon Anthony Braxton! Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor, historian, and educator JK Chambers joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his latest book, "A Tone Parallel to Duke Ellington: The Man In the Music," out now on University Press of Mississippi. Chambers explores Duke's artistry, history, legacy, and future as an American musical icon. Duke Ellington as You've Never Read Before with JK Chambers!   Playlist

Send us Fan MailRevered by his peers and bandleaders such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, and Lester Young among others…. Don Byas chose a decidedly different path, migrating to Europe to escape social conditions and to seek artistic freedom. Author Con Chapman joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his Byas biography out now on University Press of Mississippi The Story of Sax Expat: Don Byas Playlist

Send us Fan Mail𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐂. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 & 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢Christopher Parker Reveals His Heart of Mine Playlist

Send us Fan MailDerek Shulman, founder / singer of the iconic 1970 prog-rock band Gentle Giant joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his autobiography Giant Steps: From Stage Lights to Executive Heights. The Story of Derek Shulman: From Prog Rock Star to Record Company A&R Star Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat MethenyPat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part 3 Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat MethenyPat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part Deux Playlist

Send us Fan MailPat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part 1 Playlist

Send us Fan MailLegendary author, journalist Dan Ouellette joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest book THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES – UNEARTHING THE LEGENDS OF MUSIC available now on Cymbal Press!Dan “digs up” long lost interviews with artists including Lou Reed, Carla Bley, David Byrne, Elvis Costello, and Wynton Marsalis, among others; many of which are not available in digital format, and also includes previously unpublished content.   Dan Ouelette Playlist

Send a text Hard rock raconteur Gary Shea joins hosts and fellow bassists David C Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his autobiography No Bass, No Party with Gary Shea

Send a text𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐘𝐂 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐄𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞ñ𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐂. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 “𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞” 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬!Notes From The Lower East Side with Singer Activist 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐄𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞ñ𝐨 Playlist

Send us Fan MailHosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli welcome bassist bandleader Steve Millhouse to discuss his homage to the legendary American composer and conductor.  Music on the Way: The Music of Henry Mancini with Bassist Bandleader Steve Millhouse

Send us Fan MailAuthor Jim Higgins discusses his Trouser Press book Sweet Wild and Vicious: Listening to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli Sweet Wild and Vicious: Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground Playlist

Send us Fan Mail𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴las 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗖. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗦Jesse Ed Davis Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor, actor, and rocker, among other endeavors Peter Berwick joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his book TOO WILD TO TAME: THE STORY OF THE BOYZZ independently published and available now.In the late 1970s, Chicago and its surrounding environs was fertile ground for such emerging acts as Cheap Trick, Styx, and REO Speedwagon – to cite a select few. One collective which failed to grab the brass ring was the only band that mattered: The Boyzz! Berwick documents one of the wildest rides in the history of rock and roll. Buckle up!

Send a textHosts David C. Gross & Tom Semioli look in the rear-view mirror of Notes From An Artist 2024, discussing interview highlights, musical endeavors, and plans aplenty for 2025Notes From An Artist Year in Review 2024

Send us Fan MailDrummer, author, and LA metal rocker Billy Dior (nee McCarthy) discusses his memoir Beat Me 'Til I'm Famous with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. Billy McCarthy-Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! Rockin' LA in the 1980s Playlist

Send us Fan Mail𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐂. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢.

Send us Fan MailProducer, arranger, and composer Charles Calello discusses his work with one of the 20th Century's most revered and influential artists, Laura Nyro, upon the release of the late singer-songwriter's comprehensive box set, Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995.The Artistry of Laura Nyro with Charles Calello Playlist

Send a textFaithNYC PodFormance from Catalyst Records New York City Alternative rock reggae collective FaithNYC, led by singer, songwriter, poet, and bassist Felice Rosser joins Notes From An Artist Radio Podcasts hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli for live music and conversation in a unique experience aptly dubbed “PodFormance.”FaithNYC PodFormance from Catalyst Records New York City Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor Cristoph Dallach Discusses New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut RockHosts/bassists, David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk all things "Kraut Rock" with Christoph Dalach author of an oral history out now on Faber & Faber Books. New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut Rock Playlist

Send us Fan MailPlaywriter, actor, composer, and performance artist Mikel Rouse joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and autobiography The World Got Away Playlist Alert:Because "Dennis Cleavland: was never recorded outside of the live performance at Lincoln Center, it is not available through Tidal. SO...here is the YouTube link and I heartily recommend you view it!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfbUWdl64zAMikel Rouse Discuses The World Got Away Playlist

Send us Fan MailBassist, composer, recording, and performing artist, and educator Chris Brubeck, of the iconic New Brubeck Quartet and Brubeck Brothers Quartet joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli for an hour of jazz, classical, and music industry ruminations. Take Five More: Chris Brubeck Talks Career, Family Legacy, Future Plans  Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor Phil Freeman joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the first full-length biography of Avant Garde jazz pioneer Cecil Taylor. Brewing Luminous: The Life & Music of Cecil Taylor with Phil Freeman Playlist

Send us Fan MailDrummer, composer, producer and recording artist Michael Shrieve (Santana, Rock Hall of Fame) joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss his new album Drums of Compassion which features contributions from Babatunde Olatunji, Jack DeJohnette, Sherik, Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira, Trey Gunn, Amon Tobin, Raul Rekow, and Karl Perazzo …among others. Michael Shrieve Talks Drums of Compassion Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor, journalist, digital media pioneer, lecturer, and commentator, among other endeavors, Anil Prasad joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss the role of media in presenting music artists to the masses.Anil Prassad Playlist

Send us Fan MailHosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli take a deep dive into the city that birthed the artform that is rock and roll, rhythm & blues and much more. Memphis Mayhem Playlist

Send us Fan MailAcclaimed historian/author Jon Burlingame brings hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli back to the early days of television in his latest book Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir. Author Jon Burlingame Takes Us to Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir Playlist

Send us Fan MailRoxy Music guitarist, composer Phil Mazanera shares stories and more with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli from his autobiography Revolución to Roxy Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revolución to Roxy

Send a textDubbed "Chops" by Miles Davis, trumpeter, recording and performing artist Mac Gollehon joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his new album, career, and reflections on the past, present, and future of experimental jazz and more.Mac Gollehon Playlist

Send us Fan MailMatt Lavelle returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss his latest release: The Crop Circles Suite Part One…with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli Matt  Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One Playlist

Send a textA double play from Tom and David…Author and journalist Tricia Romano discusses her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books.And…Ian Hunter discusses his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuring… Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Slash, and Jeff Beck, along with the usual Rant Band suspects Paul Page, Dennis DiBrizzi, Steve Holley, Mark Bosch, Andy York, James Mastro, and Andy Burton…among other guest stars.Hunter also comments on his early days with Mott The Hoople; Andy York’s role in Ian’s career, Paul Page’s interpretation of “All American Alien Boy,” and his relationship with the late, great Overend Watts among other topics.An Ian Hunter and Tricia Romano Double Play Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor Sam Reese and saxophonist Matt Parker join hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to take a deep dive into the newly published Notebooks of Sonny Rollins Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins Playlist

Send us Fan MailAuthor James Kaplan joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his latest book 3 Shades of Blue (Penguin Press) which follows the diverse artistic paths of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans and how they came to create one of the greatest albums of all time: Kind of Blue. James Kaplan...Three Shades of Blue Playlist