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Daniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 13 - Daniel P Dunford's podcast2025-03-2709 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 12 - Daniel P Dunford's podcast2025-03-2711 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 11 - Daniel P Dunford's podcast2025-03-0815 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 10 - Daniel P Dunford's podcast2025-02-2714 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 9 - Daniel P Dunford's podcast2025-02-1815 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 6 - Daniel P Dunford's podcast2025-02-0214 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 5 - Daniel P Dunford's podcast2025-02-0215 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEpisode 4 - Physicians Regional Emergency Room Visit with Dr.2025-02-0209 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastCCSO DeputyCollier county sherrifs officer representing collier county2025-01-1805 minDaniel P Dunford's podcastEarly hours of 1-13-2025- Episode #2Bullshittin but not bullshit2025-01-1314 min
Daniel P Dunford's podcastMy very first episode, #1Intro for first podcast2025-01-1314 min
The SaaSiest Podcast87. April Dunford, Founder, Ambient Strategy - 5 steps to nail your unique position!In this episode, we speak with April Dunford, Founder, Ambient Strategy about the 5-step process approach you must go through to nail your positioning.
We do so by using a real example case, the positioning of SaaS Nordic and SaaSiest. In this episode, we've flipped the roles and April is asking all the questions while Daniel and Thomas do the answering. To find the answer April walks us through these 5 key questions:
- If you don't exist, what would your customers use
- What features or capabilities do you have that alternatives do not2023-05-111h 01
Talking ScriptureEp 177 | Daniel, Come Follow Me (October 31-November 6)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/11/daniel-ep-177-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of the Book of Daniel. 04:53 – The historical background of the Book of Daniel. 07:51 – This book encourages its readers to be brave, stand strong, and not become like the world. 15:35 –
The post Ep 177 | Daniel, Come Follow Me (October 31-November 6) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.2022-10-261h 20
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 17 - Bronx Mezzo-Soprano Linda CollazoBack from Covid and stronger than ever! (?) This week’s guest is mezzo soprano and fellow denizen of the South Bronx Linda Collazo. I was super happy to catch her in between engagements because she is busy as hell. We talk about her background and development as a singer, the never ending struggle for motivation, and take a lengthy detour to talk about the difficulty of balancing outreach in tough neighborhoods like the ones we hail from. Linda is great and to check out some of her past work and her upcoming performances, hit up lindacollazo.com.2022-04-2053 min
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 16 - Violinist/Composer Leonor FalcónThis week, my friend Leonor Falcón joins the podcast to talk about her journry from Venezuala to New York, her journey from classical violin to jazz/avant-garde, and her new album, Imaga Mondo, Vol.2. We also hear a few contributions from her 1 year old son, and talk about pregnancy and motherhood as a working musician, an issue that often gets overlooked. Check it out. She's awesome. leonorfalcon.com falcongumbarecords.bandcamp.com/album/imaga-mondo-vol-ii 2022-04-061h 33
Average Joe Finances86. An Epic Journey to 22 Mobile Home Parks with Charlotte DunfordSend us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Charlotte Dunford as they chat about how Charlotte was able to close 22 mobile home deals from mid-2019! Charlotte shares in this episode her background in college and what made her do the big move to the US from China. Growing up in a society that didn’t allow them to own real estate properties, she moved to the US with the inspiration to own her property. After she finished college at the Georgia Institute of Technology, she continued her career which leans more toward her degree in Business Administration. Sh...2022-03-2031 min
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 15 - Creatives CareMental health care is so vital in today's world. But there are very specific obstacles that musicians and artists face when trying to get help for themselves. Enter Creatives Care, an organization, whose mission is connecting artists with affordable mental health care providers with experience and/or interest in serving artists. The 3 founders, Dr. Alana Mendelsohn, Columbia neurobiologist and psychiatrist, Eric Kohlmann, venture capitalist and entrepreneur, and Catherine Hancock, Marketing Expert and former opera singer, all join me to have a great conversation about the importance of mental health care for artists, how their organization works, and how to take...2022-03-161h 21
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 14 - Film Composer/Arranger Bethany BrintonThis week, I have a fun and a little loopy (on my side) conversation with film composer/arranger Bethany Brinton. We talk about her background, her process and projects, and a load of movies and movie music. Bethany does her own composing and writing for film and television but also works on concert productions of some of the greatest film scores in history. She is absolutely great! Take a listen! bethanybrinton.com2022-03-031h 52
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 13 - Violist/Singer/Songwriter Sarah Elizabeth HainesThis week, I'm excited to share a really lovely interview with the extremely talented Sarah Elizabeth Haines. We talk about playing in rock bands, touring with the most popular musical on the planet (Hamilton), and the vulnerability of songwriting. In addition, we cover Sarah's brand new album, Castaway, available on February 25th, 2022. This was a really fun talk. Sarah is a delight! sehaines.com sehainesmusic.bandcamp.com2022-02-161h 36
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 12 - Percussionist Mariana RamírezIt was such a pleasure to share a fun chat with the extra-talented percussionist Mariana Ramírez. We talk about her background in Mexico, her transition to the city, her flexibility across styles, and her time on Six The Musical on Broadway. Get into it because she is great! marianapercussion.com2022-02-021h 06
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 11 - Press Start OrchestraSo happy to have some friends from a relatively new organization called Press Start Orchestra. Press Start is dedicated to taking the worlds of gaming/video game music and classical music and bringing them and their respective communities togther with both digital projects and in-person performances. Zach Nicely, Clyde Daley, Ash Turner, and Dmitry Laping (all from the leadership team) were able to sit down for an extremely fun and laugh-filled chat about what we love about video games and music. CHECK IT OUT! psorch.org2022-01-191h 40
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 10 - Brass Out LoudThis week, trumpeters Melissa Muñoz and Kate Amrine and hornist Rebecca Karu, founders of the excellent non-profit Brass Out Loud join the show to talk about the origins of thir diversity-championing organization, their goals for brass/music education and their 2022 Brass Workshop. brassoutloud.com brassoutloud.com/workshopregistration brassoutloud.com/support2021-12-221h 10
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 9 - Flautist Gina IzzoThis week, the multi-faceted and multi-talented Gina Izzo hops on to talk about experimental, improvisational, and electronic flute performance, her project ladyybirdd, her mentorship organization bespoken, and much more! ginaizzo.com ladyybirdd.com righteousgirls.com bespoken.org2021-12-081h 31
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 8 - Organist Janet YiehSay hello to Janet Yieh! She is a fantastic musician and an assistant organist at Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City. We had fun talking about the organ, sacred music, and the organization she co-founded, Amplify Women Composers, among many other things. It's really good. CHECK IT OUT. janetyieh.com amplifyfemalecomposers.org2021-11-241h 27
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 7 - Mozart for MunchkinsThis week, so excited to feature the early education program/organization Mozart for Munchkins. Listen to my interview with founder Sara Sherman and Creative Director Peter DelGrosso to talk about their approach to bringing music to very young children, how they run their organization, musical concepts, and building engaging programs with great musicians that appeal to early ages! It was also fascinating to hear about how they peresevered through the pandemic. Really good stuff here. mozartformunchkins.com littlemozartfoundation.org2021-11-101h 20
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors#64 Dana Dunford of Hemlane: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute PlaybookIn Episode #64, we deconstruct Dana Dunford's peak performance playbook—from her favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on her life. Dana is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hemlane. We cover affordable housing, a love for work, and the power of saying no.
“It's important for you to think of the pros and cons of both capitalism as well as keeping culture and roots and technology, and how we can have a good balance—because I don't think there is a right answer.” – Dana Dunford
EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED)
https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes...2021-11-0318 min
20 Minute Playbook: Tactics, Routines, and Habits of World-Class PerformersDana Dunford of Hemlane: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute PlayboIn this episode, we deconstruct Dana Dunford's peak performance playbook—from her favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on her life. Dana is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hemlane. We cover affordable housing, a love for work, and the power of saying no.“It's important for you to think of the pros and cons of both capitalism as well as keeping culture and roots and technology, and how we can have a good balance—because I don't think there is a right answer.” – Dana DunfordEPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS...2021-11-0319 min
Outlier Founders 🧗🏽 Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Venture CapitalHemlane: Managing Rental Properties and Building the Rental Management Platform of the Future | Dana Dunford, Co-Founder & CEOWe explore managing rental properties and building the rental management platform of the future. We’re joined by Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane. We cover problems in the property management industry, the current technology in that space and, and the co-founder dynamic.“For anyone out there starting a company, just start with one pain point and build something for that. And then start layering on everything else.” – Dana DunfordEPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED)https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/dana-dunford1-outlier-academy-show-notes FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPThttps://ww...2021-11-0350 min
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors#63 Hemlane: Managing Rental Properties and Building the Rental Management Platform of the Future | Dana Dunford, Co-Founder & CEOIn Episode #63, we explore managing rental properties and building the rental management platform of the future. We’re joined by Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane. We cover problems in the property management industry, the current technology in that space and, and the co-founder dynamic.
“For anyone out there starting a company, just start with one pain point and build something for that. And then start layering on everything else.” – Dana Dunford
EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED)
https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/dana-dunford1-outlier-academy-show-notes
FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT
https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/dana-dunford-outlier-academy-transcript
CHAPTERS
This episode is our defi...2021-11-0348 min
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 6 - Goodbye New York: A New MusicalGoodbye New York is a new musical with music by Andrew Beall, book by David Don Miller, and lyrics by Evan McCormack. Andy and David were able to sit down with me and we had a really nice talk. Learned so much about some things I really just don't know much about. Also I feel like I’m in the middle of a good run where I’m getting my interview legs back so to speak. And also excellent guests (obviously). Anyway, I hope you enjoy!2021-10-271h 17
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 5 - Pianist Erika DohiPianist Erika Dohi is this week's guest. We talk about her journey from Osaka to NYC, improvisation, new music, and her fantastic album. I, Castorpollux (out on 37d03d Records). Check out erikadohi.com and get the album at erikadohi.bandcamp.com2021-10-131h 30
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 4 - An American Trombonist in China - Greg HotrumGreg Hotrum is probably not a name that you recognize but he is an old trombonist friend who spent 2008 to 2018 living, teaching, performing, and conducting in China. He hangs out to talk about his experiences and all the things he learned from 10 years in a beautiful and unique culture. Take a listen.2021-09-291h 36
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 3 - New York Bass Trombonist James RogersThis week, I talk to New York freelancer James Rogers about struggling to find a footing in 2008 recession New York, about the decisions to be made between artistic fulfillment and paying one's bills, the pitfalls and learning curve of subbing on Broadway, and the difference that exists when you finally get your own show.2021-09-151h 49
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 2 - Bass Trombonist Jennifer WhartonBroadway veteran Jennifer Wharton (Beautiful, King Kong, West Side Story) joins the show to talk about her unusual road to success from the West Coast to NYC, about Broadway pit life, about her group Bonegasm, and even about kicking around the house with ANOTHER world class trombonist. We really spread out have a fun conversation. Check out Jen's music at jenniferwharton.bandcamp.com and her upcoming events and merch at jenniferwharton.com Support Divergent Paths! Anything and everything helps. Buy a sitcker!! patreon.com/divergentpathspod2021-09-011h 45
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordEpisode 1 - Calliope BrassIt's OFFICIAL RE-LAUNCH DAY. Welcome to all new episodes of Divergent Paths. I'm so excited to be making new things. This week my first guest (and also a return guest from the initial run) with a brand new episode is Calliope Brass, an ensemble of incredible women who have worked their butts off to create an original group in an overcrowded world of brass ensembles. They do incredible work in education and performance and we talk about building an identity, both creative and business. CHECK IT OUT!2021-08-181h 45
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordRetro Re-Release #2 - Bass Trombonist David Taylor - Part 2This week is Part 2 of my 2016 interview with bass trombone legend David Taylor. We jump in on his recording projects, teaching philosophies and artistic influence. As always, Dave is excellent. Check out my Patreon for more stuff and to *bats eyelashes* support the show :) : patreon.com/divergentpathspod2021-08-111h 18
Divergent Paths with Dan DunfordRetro Re-Release #1 - Bass Trombonist David Taylor - Part 1It's a Pre-Launch Party! While the official re-launch of Divergent Paths won't come until later this month, we are having previews. Or a soft open. Or whatever you want to call it. Originally from ewarly 2016, this interview is from my first run of Divergent Paths. And it is great. David Taylor is one of the most legendary bass trombonists to ever pick up the instrument. He's played with everyone from Sinatra to Boulez to Duke Ellington to Thad Jones to the New York Philharmonic. And given solo recitals all around the world. And commissioned hundreds of pieces while pushing the...2021-07-301h 07
Enterprise Product LeadershipHow Great Positioning Leads to Great Roadmaps (and Not the Other Way Around) with April DunfordMy guest today is April Dunford, a Product Marketing and Positioning expert. She’s also the author of the best-selling book, Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It. She is also the founder and CEO of Ambient Strategy, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in positioning for technology companies. In this episode, we discuss how positioning is a crucial element of every product and how bad positioning can have a devastating effect on your roadmap. We talk about the benefit of product management working closely with product mar...2021-04-0641 min
Let's Get DANgerousEpisode 17 - Back on the Horse with Moe DunfordIn episode 17 Dan is joined by the award winning Irish Actor Moe Dunford. They chat his acting influences, their time together filming The Vikings TV series, proudest moments, the talent within the growing Irish film and television Industry, recent films he's worked on & much more. Then for the first time in the History of Let's get DANgerous an established actor like Moe goes inside the actors studio to take on the “James Lipton Questionnaire”.
Creative corner returns with a former guest on the Podcast John Byrne from Craic & Cultúr sharing his lates...2021-02-111h 48
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & Detective[German] - Totenflüstern - Ein Fall für Daniel Truce (Ungekürzt) by C.J. DunfordPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/643463 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Totenflüstern - Ein Fall für Daniel Truce (Ungekürzt) Author: C.J. Dunford Narrator: Sebastian Walch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 6 minutes Release date: March 8, 2019 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Nach einem traumatischen Einsatz im Nahen Osten kehrt Daniel Truce in seine Heimatstadt Edinburgh zurück, um dort als Ermittler in einer Spezialeinheit der Polizei zu arbeiten. Aber seine neue Chefin kann ihn nicht leiden und teilt ihm nur die Fälle zu, die sonst keiner haben will. So auch den Fall der 'verrückten...2019-03-0803 min
NullEpisode 64 - Composer Frank Gulino<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Hey Everybody. Back to normal episode length this week with composer/trombonist/attorney and super nice guy Frank Gulino. We talk about the importance of different composing niches, dealing with overplayed repertoire, music/entertainment law stuff, and much more.
Featured on this episode is Frank's composition "Big Sky" for horn, tuba, and piano featuring Heidi Lucas on horn, Zac Collins on tuba, and Jacob Ertl on piano.
For more about Frank: frankgulino.com
...2017-03-131h 20NullEpisode 63 - Pianist Thomas Nickell<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Hey kids. Check it out. This week I sit down with 18-year-old wunderkind (and current Mannes student) pianist Thomas Nickell in a short version of my usual show. Thomas just made his Carnegie Hall debut with the North American premiere of David Matthews' Piano Concerto, op. 11 with the UK-based Orchestra of the Swan. We talked about non-classical influences, the prodigy label, and other such things. Enjoy!
Check out more about Thomas:
thomasnickell.com
Support the...2017-02-2724 minNullEpisode 62 - Composer Alex Weston<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I'm back with a fascinating interview with the composer Alex Weston.
We cover his compositional interests, his background, his work in television and film, as well as his day job working for Philip Glass. It's good time.
Featured on this episode is Alex's piece "Angles." It's dope.
For all things Alex:
alexwestonmusic.com
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patreon.com/divergentpathspod.com2017-02-061h 25NullEpisode 61 - Warp Trio Re-Release<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, because I had a wonderful experience performing with them this past week, I am re-releasing my Warp Trio interview.
I sit down with violinist Josh Henderson and pianist Mikael Darmanie of the unusual and exciting ensemble Warp Trio. We talk about melding three unique voices and writing/improvisational styles into one unified voice, reaching a variety of audiences, and balancing a musical lifestyle. Featured on this episode is the track "Baseball"...2017-01-161h 06NullEpisode 60 - Graphic Designer/Cellist Alice Bacon<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Hey guys! I'm back! Episode 60! This week I'm with talented person Alice Bacon who cellos and graphic designs. We talk about crossover between music and art, processes in design, other music things and just generally chill.
Check out her design work at Bloomsday Design:
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facebook.com/divergentpathspod2017-01-091h 25NullEpisode 59 - RighteousGIRLS<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week's episode with the delightful duo that is RighteousGIRLS. Which means flautist Gina Izzo and pianist Erika Dohi. We had a good time talking about origins and such, as well as their album "Gathering Blue", and music business type things like the ever-present problem of publicity. They're great.
Featured on this episode: "...Out of the Blue (Postlude)" and KARakurENAI (feat. Andy Akiho) from their record "Gathering Blue", available...2016-10-171h 14NullEpisode 58 - Author/Marketing Consultant/Horn Player Seth Hanes<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Wow. A lot of titles for this guy. Seth Hanes is a horn player, digital marketing consultant, and the author of the new book, Break into the Scene: A Musician's Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career, which is available now on Amazon. We talk about necessary persistence, marketing, being the solution, and all sorts of awesome juicy stuff.
If you want to check out some free email templates that will help...2016-10-101h 05NullEpisode 57 - String Noise<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I chat with Conrad Harris and Pauline Kim Harris of the violin duo String Noise. We delve into how things sometimes turn into other things (SO VAGUE), how into project fits into a career as a whole, developing unusual repertoire,and much more!
Featured on this episode are two tracks from their 2015 album "The Book of Strange Positions": "We Do Parties" and "Two Kinds of Noise."
For...2016-10-031h 12NullEpisode 56 - Pianist Salome Scheidegger<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I have a fun chat with pianist Salome Scheidegger. We talk her career, convention culture, video game music, and I say a lot of snarky things about classical music. Do it up!
For all things Salome:
salomepiano.com
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Subscribe to the Divergent Paths YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2arGcQr
And donate to keep the podcasts and videos coming: patreon...2016-09-261h 20NullEpisode 55 - Recording Engineer Ryan Streber<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, after a two week vacation from podcasting, Divergent Paths roars back with a fantastic interview with Ryan Streber of Oktaven Audio. We talk about his composing background, artistry in recording, and music business type things as well. ENJOY. It's good to be back.
For everything Oktaven:
oktavenaudio.com
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htts://patreon.com/divergentpathspod2016-09-201h 24NullEpisode 54 - Trombonist/Author Jen Baker<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, my friend Jen Baker stops by to talk about her musical path to New York, her approach to contemporary performance, and the multi-year process that lead to her new book, "Hooked on Multiphonics: Multiphonics and Other Extended Techniques Demystified." A lot of contemporary music talk in this one.
To purchase the book and all other things Jen Baker:
jenbakersounds.com
Support the podcast: patreon.com/divergentpathspod2016-08-291h 39NullEpisode 53 - Seraph Brass<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I have a chat with two delightful members of the killer Seraph Brass, co-founder and trumpeter Mary Bowden and trombonist Alexis Smith. We talk about origin stories, the rigors of preparing for a new season, music choices, and some general nerdy brass stuff. They are fun people. You should be their friends.
Featured on this episode:
Holborne - The Choise arr. by Jeff Luke
Debussy - Clair de Lune arr. by Chuck Seipp
...2016-08-221h 06NullEpisode 52 - Singer/Songwriter Joanna Wallfisch<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I have a really fun and wide-ranging chat with the delightful Joanna Wallfisch. We talk about growing up in London, following music in whatever direction it leads you, and the ways Joanna's songwriting has developed over her career.
As a special treat, Joanna sings a brand new song entitled "The Truth" live during the episode.
Check out her new album "Gardens in My Mind" on iTunes: http://apple.co/2...2016-08-151h 23NullEpisode 51 - Composer/Conductor Whitney George<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with the fun and funny Whitney George. We talk about her background in music, her aesthetic, her music, her musical language, and just generally have a lot of fun. Cause she's cool.
For all things Whitney:
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https://patreon.com/divergentpathspod2016-08-091h 16NullEpisode 50! - Devil and the Deep Blue Sea<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />It's a party! It's my 50th episode! Everybody dance! Woop Woop!
For this episode, I sat down with the two founding members of the great folk group Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - harpist/songwriter Lizzie Quinlan and guitarist/songwriter Pat Kennedy. We talk about folk tradition, origins, the Enchanted Broccoli Forest (!), DC, and fulfilling the Kerouac(k)-ian dream of touring the country playing your songs (even though it's much less romantic). We...2016-08-011h 16NullEpisode 49 - Violinist Sarah Goldfeather<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with the awesome Sarah Goldfeather, freelance violinist and creator of ensembles. We talk about the challenges of establishing a career in a new city without the college safety net, the stories behind her ensembles (Exceptet, Goldfeather, and Fragments Duo), balancing directorial demands with reality, and other music-y stuff. This is fast-paced one. Try and keep up.
Featured on this episode is "Spilled Milk" from Goldfeather's eponymous debut album.
...2016-07-251h 13NullEpisode 48 - Conductor/Singer Eric Dudley<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with the new orchestra director for San Francisco Conservatory, Eric Dudley. But he is more than that. We talk about his life and conducting career, but also about his time as a member of the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth, and how that came about. In addition, we look ahead to his future in San Francisco. He is a great dude and an incredible musician.
For his work...2016-07-181h 24NullEpisode 47 - Cellist Emily Davidson<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, MY FIRST EVER INTERVIEW VIA SKYPE. With a person who wasn't in NYC! But the real story is the dope cellist Emily Davidson. She was great to talk to, and will be the subject of my first YouTube channel exclusive. O_O We chat about historical performance practice, catching up to your peers, YouTubing, and DJing!
Featured on this episode are 2 tracks from Emily's album, "Bass Sounds: Music for Unaccompanied Cello from...2016-07-111h 10NullEpisode 46 - Bandleader/Saxophonist/Composer Laura Andrea Leguia<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I have a laughter-filled chat with Laura Andrea Leguia, a delightful Peruvian jazz composer and saxophonist. We talk about coming to the states from Peru, melding her background with American jazz, her composition style and techniques, and a lot of other crazy stuff! Fun episode for everyone.
Featured on this episode: "Eva" and "Mariposas" from Laura's album "Saxofon Criollo", available on Spotify. Or from her. Buy one.
...2016-07-051h 17NullEpisode 45 - Bassist/Author Emilio Guarino<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />After an unplanned one week hiatus, I am back with my friend Emilio Guarino, successful freelance bassist and author of the new book, "Make It: A Guide for Recent Music Graduates."
We compare notes on freelance experiences, Emilio relates what made him want to write such a book, and we talk about the current musical climate from the perspective of the hustlers trying to survive.
Visit emilioguarino.com/make-it for a preview of...2016-06-271h 08NullEpisode 44 - Parhelion Trio<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sat down with the lovely women who make up Parhelion Trio (Sarah Carrier, flute; Ashlee Miller, clarinet; Andre Christie, piano) to talk about their unique ensemble and their approach creating their own musical voice. And everything that goes with that.
Featured on this episode, the Trio performs "Techno-Parade" by Guillaume Connesson.
For all things Parhelion:
parheliontrio.com
facebook.com/ParhelionTrio
And as I mention on this episode, I will be...2016-06-131h 22NullEpisode 43 - Trombonist Sebastian Vera<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with (fellow caffeine-jacked Mannes alum) Sebastian Vera, principal trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera and the River City Brass Band, and co-founder of the annual Third Coast Trombone Retreat in Montague, Michigan. We got into the how one becomes a complete person, practicing gratefulness, Third Coast's mission, and all sorts of other things.
Featured on this episode, Sebastian performing (3-time guest) Ben Brody's "Time in Waves...2016-06-061h 35NullEpisode 42 - Violist Mary Hammann<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Mary Hammann, violist and 25 year member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. And she is a delight to talk to. We talk about the exhaustion that comes along with playing 7 operas a week, the delight of having an opera performance life, and maybe why younger audiences don't appreciate opera as much?
Listen to Mary at the Met (of course), but also as a member of the...2016-05-311h 25NullEpisode 41 - Brass Repair Craftsman Josh Landress<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with the great owner and head craftsman of J. Landress Brass, the leading brass repair shop in New York City. We talk through his origins in brass repair, his time in the Marines, his rise through Sam Ash, his love of working brass instruments, and the importance of the brass community that surrounds Josh Landress Brass.
ALSO, a special offer for podcast listeners! Go to the workshop at 153 W. 36th...2016-05-231h 33NullEpisode 40 - The Westerlies<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week for my 40th (!) episode, one of my most fun chats with all four members of the wonderful brass quartet, The Westerlies (Riley Mulherkar, Zubin Hensler, Andy Clausen, and Willem de Koch)! We talk about the formation of the group, the challenges that come with it, ensemble philosophies, developing a unique ensemble voice, the balance in group energy, and most importantly, Big Truck City and The Love Square!
Featured on this episode are two...2016-05-161h 17NullEpisode 39 - Flautist Judy Mendenhall<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, Judy Mendenhall (Principal Flautist, American Ballet Theater; Woodwind Chair, Mannes School of Music) sits down with me to talk about her career and teaching. She is a wonderful person. So enjoy the interview.
To see her (or hear her) with ABT:
http://www.abt.org/calendar.aspx2016-05-0945 minNullEpisode 38 - Bandleader/Composer Liberte-Anne Lymberiou<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sat down with the delightful bandleader Liberte-Anne Lymberiou to talk about her band The Liberte Big Band and other jazz related things. We talk about her music, her background, and the challenges of being a young bandleader and composer in such the crucible of New York City.
Featured on this episode:
Ali's Danse - The Liberte Big Band - Live at the Shrine in Harlem
For all things Liberte Big Band:
facebook...2016-05-021h 00NullEpisode 37 - Pianist/Composer/Bandleader Misha Piatigorsky<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sat down with Misha Piatigorsky (2004 Thelonius Monk Composition Winner), leader of the Sketchy Orkestra, a wonderful jazz/rock/hiphop fusion of styles for strings/horns/rhythm, and piano. We talk about the origins of the group, the challenges of writing for strings in a jazz context, and putting together great music for unusual instrumentations.
Featured on this episode:
"Space Oddity", performed by Sketchy Black Dog (the Orkestra's precursor)
AND
"...2016-04-251h 08NullEpisode 36 - Calliope Brass<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />There are a million brass quintets. So why start a new one? This week I sit down with three of the awesome women (Erin Paul, Sara Mayo, and Jen Hinkle) of Calliope Brass to talk shop. Side note: Calliope Brass is all women. We talk about the reasoning and strategies behind starting a new group, surviving and thriving as women in a male-dominated musical strata (the brass community), and really cool music. This was one...2016-04-181h 25NullEpisode 35 - Photographer/Clarinetist Aleksander Karjaka<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with my friend Aleks Karjaka to talk about so much: struggling through freelance life, his history as an entrepreneur, our mutual love of New York, ART! SO MUCH ART!, shooting for one's dreams, and the intersection of music and photography.
Also! A special offer this week! If you go to karjaka.com and book a studio session with Aleks, mention this interview and get 20% off! You won't be disappointed with...2016-04-121h 26NullEpisode 34 - Composer/Lyricist Danny Abosch<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with the fun and interesting Danny Abosch to talk shop about musical theatre. We cover his own early successes, the processes of writing a musical, the challenges of adaptations vs. original material, accessibility in musical theatre, and just some other geeking out over our favorite shows.
For all things Danny:
dannyabosch.com
For info/performances of Fancy Nancy:
http://fancy-nancy-the-musical.com/
For info on Danny and John MacLay's musical adaptation...2016-04-041h 14NullEpisode 33 - Composer Girolamo Deraco<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, the wonderful Italian composer Giro Deraco sits down with me to talk about lots of music things. We go through developing musical concepts compositionally, connecting with audiences, differences between Italian and American arts cultures, and (of course) his music.
Featured on this episode:
Giro's complete opera, TACI.
AND
Indaco for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone
For all things Giro:
http://www.girolamoderaco.it/
facebook.com/dracogirolamo2016-03-291h 16NullEpisode 32 - Bass Trombonist David Taylor, Pt. 2<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In Part 2 of my interview with my mentor David Taylor, we cover academia, differences in trombone between eras, how David digs into the pieces on his records, and so much more. Oh, and he makes fun of me for being corny. Totally deserved.
Check out David's upcoming recital (with 6 string basses!) at Manhattan School of Music on April 11th!2016-03-211h 20NullEpisode 31 - Bass Trombonist David Taylor, Pt. 1<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week (and next week) feature an exceptional conversation with the incredible and legendary bass trombonist (and my former teacher) David Taylor. Just a few of his career highlights include working with Bernstein, Boulez, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis Thad Jones, Charlie Mingus, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, and so many more. In addition to all that, he has commissioned and performed more new works for trombone than anyone else. And now...2016-03-141h 08NullEpisode 30 - Warp Trio<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with violinist Josh Henderson and pianist Mikael Darmanie of the unusual and exciting ensemble Warp Trio. We talk about melding three unique voices and writing/improvisational styles into one unified voice, reaching a variety of audiences, and balancing a musical lifestyle.
Featured on this episode is the track "Baseball" from their debut EP, "Warp Drive."
For all things Warp Trio (their EP, audio, video and links...2016-03-071h 03NullEpisode 29 - Bass Trombonist Felix del Tredici<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I have a good talk with my buddy and fellow bass trombonist Felix del Tredici about his burgeoning career and exciting experiments in music. We cover so many things in our talk: fear of improvisation, the nature of art, presenting difficult things to audiences, and putting together unique pieces.
Featured on this episode, is Felix's improvisation "Mission Accomplished" with the Low Brass Connection from the album "The Sounds After the...2016-03-011h 40NullEpisode 28 - Composer Stephanie Ann Boyd<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, the delightful Stephanie Ann Boyd returns to the show for her own full-length interview. We talk about her 50 State Sonata Project (Amerigo), taking advantage of academia properly, and taking potential weakness and turning them into strengths, as well as Philip K Dick, Vincent Van Gogh, and aliens! O_O
Featured on this episode is the first movement (Fantasia) of her violin concerto Sybil, performed by Eunae Koh and a collection of New England...2016-02-221h 24NullEpisode 27 - Trombonist/Composer Chris Misch-Bloxdorf<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, my good friend Chirs Misch-Bloxdorf comes by to talk about jazz, trombone, and composing. We cover the struggle to remain positive on bad gigs, musical father figures, as well as Chris' music, among many other things.
Chris is the greatest dude.
Featured on this episode is a track entitled, "A Shared Office With Superman" from his recent record, "Snap Shots."
Check out his music at:
soundcloud.com/mischachris2016-02-151h 14NullEpisode 26 - Singer Lauren Lee<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, singer Lauren Lee stops by the studio (HA. Like I hava studio) to talk about her non-standard approach to jazz singing, artistic integrity vs. monetary gain, NYC neighborhoods, and finding one's way towards what one should be doing musically. She's a really fun hang.
Featured on this album is the track "Voyager" from her upcoming album with The Space Jazz Trio, "The Consciousness Test."
For all things Lauren Lee:
...2016-02-081h 10NullEpisode 25 - Hornist John Clark<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />For this special mid-week Divergent Paths episode, I have a delightful talk with jazz hornist extraordinaire John Clark. We cover the unusual concept of playing jazz horn, surviving the freelance world in the 70s, new music, and the Baha'i faith (which I learned about for the first time).
Featured on this episode are two tracks, one from John's first album from 1978, "The Answer-Island Flower" and one from his most recent album with the...2016-02-041h 15NullEpisode 24 - PitchBlak Brass Band, Part 2<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Here we are back for Part 2 of my interview with Chanell, TJ, and Ben of PitchBlak Brass Band. We talk about women in music, diversity, and creating accessible music that connects with people, as well as the PitchBlak Playlist (the band's monthly series featuring arrangements for up and coming rappers).
Featured on this epiosde are two tracks from PitchBlak's album, "You See Us," available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.: "Get It &...2016-02-011h 06NullEpisode 23 - PitchBlak Brass Band - Part 1<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Hip-hop and high level brass playing may not seem like they go together, but that is certainly NOT the case. This week, in part 1 of a 2-part interview, Tubist/Bandleader Chanell, Trombonis/MC TJ, and Horn Player/Guitarist Ben, three members of PitchBlak Brass Band talk about hip hop, popular music, American culture, and diversity in the music world. It's a killer interview. Make sure to come back next week for Part 2!
Featured on this...2016-01-251h 03NullEpisode 22 - Composer/Guitarist Ben Brody<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_11169362.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I talk to Ben Brody on his own, as part 2 of a 3 episode arc featuring Ben and two groups that he is a part of. He is a fascinating guy. We cover his horn/guitar/composition career, handling the business side of being a musician, and his group Flow State.
This episode features two tracks from Flow State's new EP, Where The Sky Meets the Earth: "What's Done Is Done" and...2016-01-191h 19NullEpisode 21 - The 7 Lovelies<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down with a few members the improvisational dance collective, The 7 Lovelies, Dancer Katie Vason, Dancer Joanna Futral, and Guitarist Ben Brody. We talk about the idea of movement vs. dance, crafting a cohesive piece in an improvisational setting, accompanying (or composing) live in the moment, and crafting a public image.
For all things Lovelies:
the7lovelies.com
facebook.com/the5lovelies
twitter.com/the7lovelies
instagram.com/the7lovelies
The 7 Lovelies...2016-01-111h 21NullEpisode 20 - Duo Scorpio<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I talk to the delightful harp duo, Duo Scorpio, comprised of harpists Kristi Shade and Katie Andrews. We talk about the origin of the duo's name, challenges in harp culture, commissioning new harp duo works, and Rachel McAdams movies(?).
Check out their album Scorpion Tales on iTunes and Spotify.
This episode features excerpts from Fast Dances by Nico Muhly and Two Bridges by Andy Akiho, both of which will be on the Duo's...2016-01-041h 06NullEpisode 19 - Trumpeter Sam Wells<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I sit down and talk with the talented and very interesting trumpeter/composer Sam Wells. Sam has performed and given clinics across North America at many festivals and the like spreading the gospel of trumpet/electronic music. We talk about using electronics as an instrumentation, bringing a new music mindset to old standards, and the performer-composer relationship, both in past centuries and today.
Featured on this episode: Sam's composition (dys)functions for trumpet...2015-12-281h 14NullEpisode 18 - Bassist David White<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Me and my bass-playing buddy David White (Upcoming Bridges of Madison County National Tour) sit down and have a good time talking about touring with different shows, being a working musician, leaving school early, and all sorts of other delights.2015-12-211h 09NullEpiosde 17 - Trumpeter Sam Jones<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Sam Jones is an incredible 22-year-old trumpter doing incredible things. He's also a nice guy. This week, he comes by, and we talk about hos new music background, using the trumpet as an artists' brush, and how he approaches new music and composing. BONUS: A live Whacky Whistle demonstration. You'll have to listen to find out what the deal with that is.
Featured on this episode - Sam's composition SHIFT for improvisation and electronics. The...2015-12-141h 08NullEpisode 16 - Violist Tanya Kalmanovitch<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I talk to violist, writer, and ethnomusicologist Tanya Kalmanovitch (faculty, New England Conservatory and Mannes School of Music). This one is a heavy one, and it was awesome. We talk about the Kalmanovitch-Maneri Duo and their upcoming album Magic Mountain, free improvisation, performing, connecting with audiences, and musical philosophies.
This episode features two tracks from the upcoming Kalmanovitch-Maneri album Magic Mountain: "Foreward" and "The Dance of Death."
For all...2015-12-071h 11NullEpisode 15 - Violinist Ezinma<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, my friend Enzima (formerly Meredith Ramsay) comes by to discuss rebranding as an artist, Bach, race and classical music, teaching, and writing/preparing for her upcoming EP I Am Ezinma.
For all things Ezinma:
iamezinma.com
facebook.com/IamEzinma
twitter.com/iamezinma
instagram.com/iamezinma2015-11-3058 minNullEpisode 14 - Trumpeter Ray Riccomini (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra)<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, Ray Riccomini (2nd trumpet, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) sits down with me to talk music. We cover growing up in a household of musicians, differing teaching styles, music students these days, putting down the instrument for another profession (and then picking it back up again), handling the day-to-day rigors of an orchestra lifestyle without losing the love for music.
You can go hear Ray play almost any day of the week at the Met...2015-11-231h 13NullEpisode 13 - Bandleader/Composer Marie Incontrera - Eco-Music Big Band<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, delightful and passionate Marie Incontrera, leader of the Eco-Music Big Band comes in to talk about her band, her music, the legacy of Fred Ho, Sun-Ra, the new Eco-Music album, David Taylor, and the use of the word mother-f*cker as a compliment(!). Yeah, we covered a lot.
Featuring two songs from the band: Hey Goddamit Things Gotta Change, and Double Tier (featuring David Taylor on bass trombone)
For all things Eco-Music:
facebook...2015-11-161h 19NullEpisode 12 - Percussionist Chihiro Shibayama/Composer Yui Kitamura<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, percussionist Chihiro Shibayama sits and talks about her experiences starting as a musician in Japan and transitioning to a music life in the US. We also talk about Juilliard, freelancer challenges, and MuSE (Multi-cultural Sonic Evolution), the non-profit she co-founded.
In addition, Chihiro's founding partner and the Artistic Director of MuSE, Yui Kitamura, stops by to talk about MuSE's upcoming Sounds of the Arts Festival (SOAF) 2015.
For all things Chihiro:
chihiroshibayama.com
For...2015-11-091h 25NullEpisode 11 - Washington Square Winds/Composer Stephanie Ann Boyd<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, I talk to the delightful woodwind quintet, the Washington Square Winds. We talk about the challenges of keeping a chamber group together long-term, adding new members, the delights of chamber music, commissioning new music, and MORE! Lots of laughs in this one. Also, composer Stephanie Ann Boyd, who wrote a piece for the quintet's upcoming concert at Spectrum NYC, stops by for a few minutes to talk about the piece she wrote for...2015-11-021h 23NullEpisode 10 - Will Lang<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, as Part 2 of the ongoing Radical Brass Series partnership, the great trombonist Will Lang (loadbang, The Guidonian Hand, etc.) sits down to talk about working on and commissioning pieces for solo trombone, contemporary music, his two (main) chamber groups, and relating to an audience while performing music that they may not like.
Featuring Will's performance of Iannis Xenakis' Keren for solo trombone.
Links:
williamlang.org
twitter.com/WillLangTbone
For loadbang: loadbang.com
For...2015-10-261h 17NullEpisode 9 - The Chelsea Symphony<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Because the The Chelsea Symphony is a group that I am consistently involved with (and love being so), this episode was a special one for me. I sit down with co-artistic director Mark Seto and president Emily Wong of The Chelsea Symphony to talk about what makes the orchestra unique in a city where orchestras pop up and fold every week. We cover backgrounds, and programming, and concerto selections, and the special organic way in...2015-10-191h 16NullEpisode 8 - Violist Trevor New<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, my friend Trevor New stops by to talk! We talk about his passion for music education, how he dealt with severe performance injuries, breaking in as a freelancer in NYC, and his excellent series of teaching YouTube videos.
For all things Trevor-related (i.e. links to Facebook, Instagram, his YouTube channel, and upcoming performance), head on over to trevornew.com!2015-10-121h 13NullEpisode 7 - Tubist Jay Rozen<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f6/2b/e0/daniel-o-dunford/1400x1400_10808416.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Jay Rozen's career encompasses so many things that there was no way we were going to get through everything, but we spend an hour covering: how he got pieces written for him by famed critic Virgil Thomson and A Clockwork Orange author Anthony Burgess, the joy of live performance, the art of free improv, and his new CD! Today's episode features Jay's arrangement the Frank Zappa song Peaches and Regalia, with him playing all of...2015-10-051h 17