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Profiles With Maggie LePiqueDon Randi & Denny Tedesco Discuss Wrecking Crew Stories and The Magnificent Legacy Of Brian Wilson!Don Randi is a keyboard player, songwriter, arranger, bandleader and one of the most prolific session musicians in history. Don was born in New York City but raised in the Catskill Mountains where he studied classical music. He moved to Los Angeles in 1954 and, by the early 60s, Don was leading his own groups and working with a who's who of now legendary artists. Don is also the founder and owner of the long-standing L.A. nightclub the Baked Potato which he opened way back in 1970. Denny Tedesco is a film producer known f...2025-07-211h 17
Profiles With Maggie LePiqueRobby Krieger Discusses The 60th Anniversary Of The Doors in 2025 + A Series Of Whisky a Go Go Shows!Maggie speaks with legendary guitarist, songwriter and founded member of The Doors about The Doors 60th Anniversary this year (2025) and all the exciting events and releases that are happening and will be happening. Robby Krieger is the guitarist for the legendary rock band The Doors and the songwriter behind some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Love Me Two Times,” “Touch Me,” “Love Her Madly,” and their #1 smash, “Light My Fire.” The Doors have sold over a hundred million albums worldwide, inspired a major feature film, been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy®, and been inducted into the Ro...2025-05-2943 min
Profiles With Maggie LePiqueMichelle Coltrane Discusses The Exhibition Monument Eternal At The Hammer Museum, Part Of The Year Of Alice Coltrane And More!Michelle Coltrane and Maggie LePique discuss her Mother, Alice Coltrane and the year-long celebration currently underway that’s being called “The Year of Alice.”This celebration spans 2024-2025 and features previously unreleased music and reissues, brand new community programming, a multimedia museum exhibit, specially curated concerts, newly choreographed ballet works and much more.Jazz musician, composer, bandleader and spiritual and devotional leader, Alice Coltrane was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1937 to Solon and Annie McLeod, the fifth of six children. By the age of nine, she played organ during servic...2025-04-0442 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueFilm Director John Scheinfeld & Drummer Bobby Colomby (Blood Sweat & Tears) About "What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears?Maggie LePique interviews director John Scheinfeld and drummer & founding member of Blood Sweat & Tears, Bobby Colomby about the forthcoming documentary ‘What The Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ Abramorama, a New York-based film distribution and marketing company, has acquired worldwide rights to “What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?” Described as a stranger-than-fiction political thriller, the documentary takes a deep dive into the disappearance of one of the great counterculture bands of the late 60s and early 70s. Opens Friday March 31st at the Laemmle Santa Monica (Los Angeles Opening) Through documentary footage shot during the Iron Cur...2025-03-2749 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueCurator, Marr Sound Archives Director and Charlie Parker Biographer Chuck Haddix Discusses Charlie Parker's "Bird in Kansas City"Maggie discusses in depth, the release of Charlie Parker's "Bird in Kansas City" with Chuck Haddix, curator, Director of the Marr Sound Archives in Kansas City and Charlie Parker Biographer. Charlie Parker had a complicated relationship with his hometown of Kansas City, MO owing both to its history of racial segregation and to his strong ties to his family and friends there. This new set of rare recordings dating from between 1941-1951—most of them never having been heard before and some never even having been known to exist—chronicle Bird’s evolut...2025-03-2235 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueHabitat for Humanity CEO & President Erin Rank Discusses The Process of Recovery & Rebuilding After Recent CA WildfiresMaggie speaks with Habitat for Humanity LA CEO & President Erin Rank about the recovery & rebuilding process after the devastating CA Wildfires. These fires that struck Southern CA on the morning of January 7, 2025. KPFK Radio in Los Angeles has partnered with Habitat for Humanity LA to help those who lost so much and Erin tells us all about the process HFH LA takes to help in cases of such major natural disasters. (which some disagree with and state these are man-made catastrophes) Habitat LA envisions a world where every person has a decent place to live. Our mission wa...2025-02-2418 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueInternationally Recognized, Independent Record Producer Zev Feldman Discusses B.B. King In France: Live at the Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival (1977)Maggie speaks with Zev Feldman, an internationally recognized, independent record producer and the Co-President of Resonance Records. He is also a consulting producer of archival and historical recordings for Blue Note Records. Over the last 25 years he has worked for PolyGram, Universal Music Group, Rhino/Warner Music Group, Concord Music Group, among others. He won DownBeat Magazine's International Critics Poll for "Rising Star Producer" in 2016 for his work on a staggering 26 historical jazz recordings that year and...2025-02-0131 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueMicah Nelson AKA Particle Kid, On Willie Nelson's Latest Recording Last Leaf On The TreeMaggie speaks with Willie Nelson's youngest son Micah Nelson also known as "Particle Kid" about his latest collaboration with his Father. Willie's 76th studio album and 153rd album overall as he celebrates his 91st year. Willie Nelson is now in his 7th decade as a songwriter, performer and recording artist, but one of his most underrated talents is song interpretation. Over his career he has tackled songs from across the world of music, making each his own. Willie turns his gaze to a collection of songs by rock legends, idiosyncratic singer songwriters, a...2025-01-2029 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueExperience Hendrix Archivist, Director & Producer John McDermott On Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix VisionJohn McDermott is a writer, producer and, for nearly three decades, the Catalog Director for the Jimi Hendrix family company Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.. Together with Jimi Hendrix’s sister, Janie Hendrix and legendary engineer Eddie Kramer, McDermott has co-produced every Jimi Hendrix CD and DVD release, including 1999’s Grammy Award-winning Band Of Gypsys, 2014’s Emmy Award-winning Hear My Train A Comin’ and the recent Grammy nominated Music, Money, Madness: Jimi Hendrix In Maui. John & Maggie discuss his latest project is Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision the new feature-length document...2024-12-1834 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueJoan Baez Discusses Her Latest Book "When You See My Mother, Ask Her To Dance" And More!Maggie and Joan discuss Joan's latest book "When You See My Mother, Ask her to Dance" And we discuss her beautiful artistic legacy and political activism. Including the documentary Joan Baez: I Am a Noise Neither a conventional biopic nor a traditional concert film, Joan Baez I Am A Noise is a raw and intimate portrait of the legendary folk singer and activist that shifts back and forth through time as it follows Joan on her final tour and delves into her extraordinary archive, including newly discovered home movies, diaries, artwork, therapy tapes, and audio...2024-12-0434 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueQuincy Jones Interview from 2008 On The Complete Quincy Jones My Journey & Passions BookMaggie spoke with Quincy Jones in early December 2008 about his book, The Complete Quincy Jones My Journey & Passions. We discussed some of his favorite musical collaborations including Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis and discuss the idea of mentorship and why it's so important to "pass it on" Quincy Delight Jones Jr. March 14, 1933 – November 3, 2024 was an American record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer.. Over the course of his seven-decade career, he received many accolades including 28 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award ...2024-11-1032 min
Profiles With Maggie LePiqueMarcia Withers, Bill Withers Wife And Manager Discusses Grandma's Hands Book + Her Husband's Timeless LegacyGrandma’s Hands is a timeless, universal song originally featured on Bill Withers’ 1971 album, Just As I Am.With soulful lyrics, the song captures the significant impact that Withers’ grandmother had on his life as a child.Multiple award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie has brought the iconic song to life through vibrant illustrations, painting a tender portrait of Bill’s grandmother. Through the illustrations, readers are transported back in time to experience the comfort, security, and unconditional love that he found in his grandmother’s hands.A heartwarming tribute to the enduring bond betwe...2024-10-2837 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Five: Brandee Younger Episode UpdatedThe sonically innovative harpist, Brandee Younger, is revolutionizing harp for the digital era. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest al...2024-10-2110 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Three: Stanley Clarke Episode UpdatedFour-time Grammy Award winner Stanley Clarke is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world. What’s more, he is equally gifted as a recording artist, performer, composer, conductor, arranger, producer and film score composer. A true pioneer in jazz and jazz-fusion, Clarke is particularly known for his ferocious bass dexterity and consummate musicality. Unquestionably, he has attained “living legend” status during his over 40-year career as a bass virtuoso. Part One of 67th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival ShortsAnd inside look into the artist and the legend...2024-10-2115 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Four: Lila Downs Episode UpdatedLila Downs is one of the most influential artists in Latin America. She has one of the most unique voices in the world and is known for her charismatic performances. His own compositions combine genres and rhythms as diverse as Mexican rancheras and corridos, boleros, jazz standards, hip-hop, cumbia and popular American music. Frequently her lyrics focus on justice, immigration and women’s problems.She grew up in both Minnesota and Oaxaca, Mexico, her mother is from the Mixtec indigenous group and her father was Scottish-American. Lila sings in Spanish, English and several native American la...2024-10-2110 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Two: Ashley Kahn Episode UpdatedAshley Kahn is a Grammy-winning author, educator, music journalist, and concert producer. His books include A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane’s Signature Album and Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece. He teaches at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music.One of 67th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival ShortsAnd inside look into the legendary Festival and what talks Ashley hosted this year including, Conversation: Songs for My Father — Soundtracks and Jazz with Kyle Eastwood & Ashley Kahn, Conversation: Crescendo in Blue — Vinyl Past, Vin...2024-10-2118 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take One: Don Was Episode UpdatedDon Was is one of music’s most significant artists and executives, exceling in multiple roles and serving as one of the industry’s beacons for integrity and forward-thinking. During this period of disruption and rapid evolution in the worldwide music business, Was remains committed to music as an art form and its importance to contemporary culture. As the President of Blue Note Records since 2011, Was is both the company’s leader and an ambassador for its music, charged with bringing the label’s 21st Century jazz artists and its expanding pallet of contemporary musicians to larger audience...2024-10-2110 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Five: Brandee Younger EpisodeThe sonically innovative harpist, Brandee Younger, is revolutionizing harp for the digital era. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest al...2024-10-1810 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Four: Lila DownsLila Downs is one of the most influential artists in Latin America. She has one of the most unique voices in the world and is known for her charismatic performances. His own compositions combine genres and rhythms as diverse as Mexican rancheras and corridos, boleros, jazz standards, hip-hop, cumbia and popular American music. Frequently her lyrics focus on justice, immigration and women’s problems.She grew up in both Minnesota and Oaxaca, Mexico, her mother is from the Mixtec indigenous group and her father was Scottish-American. Lila sings in Spanish, English and several native American la...2024-10-1710 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Three: Don Was EpisodeDon Was is one of music’s most significant artists and executives, exceling in multiple roles and serving as one of the industry’s beacons for integrity and forward-thinking. During this period of disruption and rapid evolution in the worldwide music business, Was remains committed to music as an art form and its importance to contemporary culture. As the President of Blue Note Records since 2011, Was is both the company’s leader and an ambassador for its music, charged with bringing the label’s 21st Century jazz artists and its expanding pallet of contemporary musicians to larger audience...2024-10-1610 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take Two: Ashley Kahn EpisodeAshley Kahn is a Grammy-winning author, educator, music journalist, and concert producer. His books include A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane’s Signature Album and Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece. He teaches at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music.One of 67th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival ShortsAnd inside look into the legendary Festival and what talks Ashley hosted this year including, Conversation: Songs for My Father — Soundtracks and Jazz with Kyle Eastwood & Ashley Kahn, Conversation: Crescendo in Blue — Vinyl Past, Vin...2024-10-1518 minProfiles With Maggie LePique67th Monterey Jazz Festival Shorts Take One: Stanley ClarkeFour-time Grammy Award winner Stanley Clarke is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world. What’s more, he is equally gifted as a recording artist, performer, composer, conductor, arranger, producer and film score composer. A true pioneer in jazz and jazz-fusion, Clarke is particularly known for his ferocious bass dexterity and consummate musicality. Unquestionably, he has attained “living legend” status during his over 40-year career as a bass virtuoso. Part One of 67th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival ShortsAnd inside look into the artist and the legend...2024-10-1415 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueMichelle Coltrane Discusses Her Mother, Musician & Spiritual Leader Alice Coltrane And Celebrate The Year Of Alice 2024-2025The John & Alice Coltrane Home and the Coltrane Family, in partnership with Impulse! Records, Detroit Jazz Festival, Hammer Museum, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, The New York Historical Society, and many more, have declared 2024-2025 to be THE YEAR OF ALICE, celebrating the extensive life work of spiritual leader, composer, and musician Alice Coltrane.In addition to being an iconic and remarkably prolific musician, Mrs. Coltrane was a beloved and wise spiritual leader, a pragmatic person with a keen eye for business, and a deeply giving human, who emphasized the importance of charitable giving, education, and...2024-09-0930 min
Profiles With Maggie LePiqueMusician & Producer Don Was On Don Was & The Pan Detroit EnsembleDon Was & The Pan Detroit EnsembleMaggie LePique speaks with Don Was about his new musical group Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Don & the Ensemble are embarking on a West Coast run of concert dates in September 2024. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his Detroit hometown, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will perform a mix of new originals, interpretations of songs written by artists like Yusef Lateef, Olu Dara, and Henry Threadgill, and of course updated cuts from albums that Don recorded with Orquestra Was and Was (Not Was). Don’s Detroit roots still run deep an...2024-08-1651 minProfiles With Maggie LePiqueStanley Clarke Multi Grammy Award Winner, Recording Artist, Composer, Arranger, Producer Of Films Discusses His Forthcoming Record + What's Up Ahead!Maggie speaks with four-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, performer, composer, conductor, arranger, producer, a composer for recordings and film, as well as one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world, Stanley Clarke. Stanley and Maggie discuss his forthcoming new album, as well as some of the upcoming highlights of his 2024 tour, stopping at the 67th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Saturday September 29, 2024.MJF 67 September 27-29 2024Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bass...2024-07-1930 min
Profiles With Maggie LePiqueSerj Tankian On Down With The System: A Memoir (of Sorts). Activist, Musician, Songwriter, Painter And PoetSerj talks with Maggie about his new book Down With The System: A Memoir (of Sorts) In DOWN WITH THE SYSTEM, Serj presents readers with a memoir that is far more than just a rock 'n' roll fable. It's an immigrant's tale, it’s an activist's awakening, and it's a spiritual journey from darkness toward light. And all of this comes down to the fact that Serj himself has had the chance to live an extraordinary life—thanks to a combination of luck, circumstance, struggle, talent, and spiritual awakening. Braiding together Serj’s thought...2024-06-1239 min