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Interviews and discussions about music, the universe and everything. From composer Richard Niles featuring the most acclaimed talents in Pop, Jazz and R&B
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Co-Founder of Atlantic Records. Producer of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield, Etta James, Sam & Dave, Dire Straits and Bob Dylan. Inventor of the term ‘Rhythm & Blues’. New York. Memphis. Muscle Shoals. I interviewed Wexler in 2003 for my BBC documentary series “Richard Niles’ History of Pop Arranging” and for my book “The Invisible Artist” (2009). This interview is not only historically important. Wexler enabled and encouraged some of the greatest artists to create their best work. It allows you to hear the thoughts of someone whose unique combination of intellect, soul and humanity made him one of the greatest contributors to the art of music. In Part 1 Wexler talks about his work with Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Doctor John, and Harold Battiste. Don’t miss Part 2 where Wexler discusses his work at Stax Records with Aretha Franklin and Dylan at Muscle Shoals and Part 3 where he talks about Dusty Springfield in Memphis. Wexler also takes us into his private office at his home in Long Island.
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Radio Richard Theme ©Niles Smiles Music 2021 sung by Free Play Duo.
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Co-Founder of Atlantic Records. Producer of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield, Etta James, Sam & Dave, Dire Straits and Bob Dylan. Inventor of the term ‘Rhythm & Blues’. New York. Memphis. Muscle Shoals. I interviewed Wexler in 2003 for my BBC documentary series “Richard Niles’ History of Pop Arranging” and for my book “The Invisible Artist” (2009). This interview is not only historically important. Wexler enabled and encouraged some of the greatest artists to create their best work. It allows you to hear the thoughts of someone whose unique combination of intellect, soul and humanity made him one of the greatest contributors to the art of music. In Part 1 Wexler talks about his work with Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Doctor John, and Harold Battiste. Don’t miss Part 2 where Wexler discusses his work at Stax Records with Aretha Franklin and Dylan at Muscle Shoals and Part 3 where he talks about Dusty Springfield in Memphis. Wexler also takes us into his private office at his home in Long Island. Only Radio Richard can give you such amazing content! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and donate to our podcast.
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Radio Richard Theme ©Niles Smiles Music 2021 sung by Free Play Duo.
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Co-Founder of Atlantic Records. Producer of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield, Etta James, Sam & Dave, Dire Straits and Bob Dylan. Inventor of the term ‘Rhythm & Blues’. New York. Memphis. Muscle Shoals. I interviewed Wexler in 2003 for my BBC documentary series “Richard Niles’ History of Pop Arranging” and for my book “The Invisible Artist” (2009). This interview is not only historically important. Wexler enabled and encouraged some of the greatest artists to create their best work. It allows you to hear the thoughts of someone whose unique combination of intellect, soul and humanity made him one of the greatest contributors to the art of music. In Part 1 Wexler talks about his work with Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Doctor John, and Harold Battiste. Don’t miss Part 2 where Wexler discusses his work at Stax Records with Aretha Franklin and Dylan at Muscle Shoals and Part 3 where he talks about Dusty Springfield in Memphis. Wexler also takes us into his private office at his home in Long Island. Only Radio Richard can give you such amazing content! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and donate to our podcast.
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Radio Richard Theme ©Niles Smiles Music 2021 sung by Free Play Duo.
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
“What’s Going On?” I’ll tell you: A rare and historically significant interview with legendary Motown arranger DAVID VAN DePITTE recorded for my BBC Radio 2 documentary series in 2002. Best known for his work on one of the most critically acclaimed albums of all time, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On?”, Van DePitte’s contribution is significant. I am not aware of any other pop arrangement that uses a non-stop counter melody in this way, giving the song a feeling of sophistication, depth and gravitas it would otherwise have lacked. He also worked on many records for Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, Funkadelic and Gladys Knight. Our interview allows us a rare view from the ‘shop floor’ of Motown’s production line, working with Gay, Berry Gordy, producers such as Frank Wilson and musicians such as his friend James Jamerson. No one with soul will want to miss this!
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“Radio Richard Sting” ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) sung by Free Play Duo, Dylan Bell & Suba Sankaran
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Dylan Bell and Suba Sankaran are acclaimed leaders in the a cappella vocal world, as well as being talented composers, arrangers and multi-instrumentalists. Here is the special bonus tune where they create what you could call a sound machine reminiscent of Miami!!!
Enjoy! Have some salsa!
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Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Dylan Bell and Suba Sankaran are acclaimed leaders in the a cappella vocal world, as well as being talented composers, arrangers and multi-instrumentalists. They have worked with The Swingles, the Nylons and the New York Voices as well as performing in over 20 countries across 6 continents. They specialize in sophisticated vocal arrangements manifested with a mastery of ‘LIVE LOOPING’, using technology to multitrack their voices live in performance, demonstrated beautifully in their performance here. Listen and enjoy meeting these people who are not only phenomenally talented, but very nice indeed! And DON’T MISS the special BONUS performance, “FREE PLAY DUO go to Miami” coming soon!!!
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Radio Richard Theme ©Niles Smiles Music 2021 sung by Free Play Duo.
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
I was lucky enough to interview MICHAEL BRECKER at the 2003 Brecon Jazz Festival and interview him for my series, The New Jazz Standards. We also recorded him in concert playing 2 tunes, one of which is his fab arrangement of Giant Steps. This is a rare recording of Michael and a chance for you to hear one of the all-time greats in concert with Joey Calderazzo (piano), Chris Minh Doky (bass) and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts (drums). You’re welcome. This is killer stuff and you only get this with Radio Richard.
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“The New Jazz Standards” theme ©1998 Niles Smiles Music (BMI), vocals and piano: Michael Ruff
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
With more than forty gold and platinum albums, over 15 Grammy nominations and seven Grammy Awards. Arif Mardin consistently arranged and produced hits for over forty years hits for Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Hall & Oates, Brandy, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, Patti LaBelle, Laura Nyro, Phil Collins, Jewel, the Bee Gees, Ringo Starr, Michael McDonald, Eric Clapton, Gladys Knight, Scritti Politti, Culture Club and Willie Nelson. His relationship with Chaka Khan was particularly fruitful resulting in hits like I Feel For You, I’m Every Woman and What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me.
Mardin has worked in virtually every musical style producing everything from classical to film music, from the 1966 Young Rascals hit Good Lovin’ to The Modern Jazz Quartet. In 2002 he scored another hit with his own discovery Norah Jones. Come Away With Me became the second highest selling album of the year.
I interviewed Arif at his NYC home in 2002 for my BBC series “Richard Niles’ History of Pop Arranging”. This rare and historically valuable interview is a good example of the unique content you get by subscribing to RADIO RICHARD.
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“Radio Richard Theme” ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) performed by Free Play Duo, Dylan Bell & Suba Sankaran
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
With more than forty gold and platinum albums, over 15 Grammy nominations and seven Grammy Awards. Arif Mardin consistently arranged and produced hits for over forty years hits for Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Hall & Oates, Brandy, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, Patti LaBelle, Laura Nyro, Phil Collins, Jewel, the Bee Gees, Ringo Starr, Michael McDonald, Eric Clapton, Gladys Knight, Scritti Politti, Culture Club and Willie Nelson. His relationship with Chaka Khan was particularly fruitful resulting in hits like I Feel For You, I’m Every Woman and What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me.
Mardin has worked in virtually every musical style producing everything from classical to film music, from the 1966 Young Rascals hit Good Lovin’ to The Modern Jazz Quartet. In 2002 he scored another hit with his own discovery Norah Jones. Come Away With Me became the second highest selling album of the year.
I interviewed Arif at his NYC home in 2002 for my BBC series “Richard Niles’ History of Pop Arranging”. This rare and historically valuable interview is a good example of the unique content you get by subscribing to RADIO RICHARD.
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“Radio Richard Theme” ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) performed by Free Play Duo, Dylan Bell & Suba Sankaran
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Educator, composer, arranger, Professor of Music at University of New Orleans Harold Battiste (1931-2015) co-produced and arranged many hits including You Send Me for Sam Cooke, I Got You Babe for Sonny & Cher, and the Gris Gris, Babylon and Gumbo albums for Mac Rebennack/Dr. John. This complete interview made for my History of Pop Arranging show for the BBC became a chapter in my book The Invisible Artist. This is an important historical archive as the legendary Battiste gives us an insider’s view of the birth of popular music from the 1950s, bringing his New Orleans culture to LA. Enjoy! Subscribe! Have some jambalaya!
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