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Yard To TableTapping into Passion & Pilsner - Rich Ruggiero of BerlinettaThis week, Ellen and Trevor's guest, Rich Ruggiero began his career in the Entertainment Industry before pursuing his passion...brewing classic European Czech-style beers. Rich started home brewing (close to his yard!) and expanded that into Berlinetta Brewing in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Ellen and Trevor chat with Rich about becoming a noted brewmaster and the joy found in creating and growing things you love - all while sipping some of his signature lager. They lean into the table side of things on this week’s episode of Yard to Table! Rich's recommended reading on bee...
2025-06-0851 min
Contrabass ConversationsFrank Proto on jazz influences, bebop violin, and deadlinesJazz is Frank Proto's native language. Growing up in Brooklyn, Frank spent his days studying with Fred Zimmermann and his nights hanging out at Birdland. I love hearing Frank describe what it was like studying with Fred. In fact, Frank's lesson slot was right after Charles Mingus. Talk about being a part of jazz history! Frank's journey from the jazz clubs of New York City to the Cincinnati Symphony is remarkable...and that's putting it mildly! Here are just a few of his many career highlights: Bassist and...
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