This is a new series of interviews with musicians and interesting folks from NYC and other parts of the world. Hosted by drummer, Federico Ughi. Episode 4 is All the Talking with Gerald Cleaver, drummer, composer, electronic musician and educator (part one).
INTRODUCTION 0:00
GERALD’S FATHER 0:44
GROWING UP IN DETROIT 2:23
MOVING TO NEW YORK 4:36
BRUSHES 10:50
STARTING PLAYING DRUMS 11:55
TEACHING MUSIC 16:06
THE BEATLES 17:40
DETROIT FREEFORM RADIO 19:10
DETROIT HIP HOP AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC 20:30
ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM ‘SIGNS’ 21:10
WGPR DETROIT RADIO 24:48
JAZZ VS ELECTRONIC MUSIC 26:55
COMPOSER OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC 29:15
SHOW AT THE FORWARD FESTIVAL 2019 30:17
MILES DAVIS, BOB DYLAN, JOHN COLTRANE 32:00
Gerald Cleaver’s new album Signs will be released on 577 Records on March 27th, 2020:
http://www.577records.com/5832
Welcome Adventure! Vol. 1 will be released on 577 Records on June 5th, 2020:
http://www.577records.com/5837-1
More about Gerald Cleaver:
https://www.577records.com/gerald-cleaver
577 Records is an independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York operating since 2001
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