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Kant Beat Pete! - PART 2 - Vettese and Niles talk Mega-Hits and Morality

In Part 2, Vettese and Niles talk about why there is a Universe in an eighth-note, the ARTISTIC frame of reference, how our culture devalues and disenfranchises artists, and how we're not gonna take it any more!

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PETER-JOHN VETTESE PART 1: Jethro, Annie and Frankie read Wittgenstein!

Philosopher, Producer, Virtuoso Musician PETER-John VETTESE has created hits for the last 40 years. In this unique talk with Richard Niles he discusses the philosophical roots of his mind-blowing creativity working with JETHRO TULL, Cutting Crew, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Go West, Pet Shop Boys, Bee Gees, Foreigner, Simple Minds, Annie Lennox, Peter Cox, Heather Small. WARNING: This interview is so deep, you may be inspired to read Kant, Wittgenstein and Nietzsche. Don’t miss Part 2!

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CARMINE MIRANDA – A Classical Gas! From BACH to EDM!

Dr. CARMINE MIRANDA is a classical cello Rockstar! Born in Venezuela of Armenian/Italian parents, Carmine is an internationally recognized, multi award-winning soloist and recording artist - the youngest musician to ever record Bach’s Six Cello Suites at 22. But he is also an EDM (electronic Dance Music) composer/producer/DJ who runs his own label, RLU Records. Carmine. He is Professor of Cello at Belmont University, Nashville. I recently met this unique musician when I was asked to write a piece for him – The Imperial Suite, a duet to be performed with Robert Marler, principal pianist of the Nashville Symphony.

I’m happy to introduce you to a man with a very open set of ears. Carmine discusses his very human approach to his art. In this video he picks up the cello to discuss his creative process and demonstrate the many sounds and emotions of his beautiful instrument. I also get him to play THE HAPPY-SAD GAME. What’s that??? Watch this incredible video to find out!

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The MARK EGAN Interview – Metheny to Sting, Gil Evans to Duran Duran

Mark Egan is one of the world’s finest bassists. Starting his career with the first PAT METHENY GROUP, he has worked with Gil Evans, John McLaughlin, Cyndi Lauper, Stan Getz, Michael Franks, Roger Daltrey, Sting and Duran Duran off-shoot group ARCADIA. His partnership with drummer Danny Gottlieb has led to many albums of their group ELEMENTS and their new duo album “Electric Blue”.

Mark takes us inside his inspiration, how he created his sound, and his work ethic. He also tells us his WORST GIGS and gives valuable advice for musicians.

Mark and I have worked together on many projects and as A SPECIAL BONUS , here’s a track from one of my solo albums “The Seduction of Art” with Mark, Danny Gottlieb and the mind-blowing CHRIS HUNTER on Alto Saxophone.

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WORKING WITH THE HITMAKERS: ”Left To My Own Devices - PET SHOP BOYS” | Daisy Chute chats with Richard Niles

Singer/songwriter DAISY CHUTE interviews RICHARD NILES about his many years working with the PET SHOP BOYS. “Left To My Own Devices” (1988) was their 2^nd single from INTROSPECTIVE album. Produced by Trevor Horn it reached #4 in the UK charts. Niles takes us behind the scenes of excess and EuroDisco, conducting huge orchestras and choirs full of Welsh miners, “Go West”, “If Love Were All”, “Can You Forgive Her?” and many more fab records.

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WORKING WITH THE HITMAKERS: “Breakout – SWING OUT SISTER 1986” | Daisy Chute chats with Richard Niles

Daisy and Richard talk about Breakout” the 1986 smash hit by SWING OUT SISTER (# 4 UK, #6 USA Pop, AC #1) that made everyone happier than they already were. Niles talks about arranging the catchy strings and brass, producer Paul Stavely O’Duffy, writing the liner notes on the album “It’s Better To Travel”, and doing the RAP on “Twilight World”. Inside stories and bop poetry. Sophisticated jazzy pop, for you on Radio Richard.

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“New Jazz Standards Theme” by Richard Niles ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) performed by Richard Niles & Michael Ruff

“Richard Niles On The Radio” by Richard Niles ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) performed by The Swingles

“Tame Thy Pen” by Richard Niles ©1999 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) performed by Richard Niles

MARK WALKER: ARTISTRY in RHYTHM – Lyle Mays, Berklee, Paquito, and more

Grammy Award–winning drummer, composer, percussionist, author, and educator Mark Walker is a professor in the Percussion Department at Berklee College of Music. He has performed and recorded with Oregon, Donato Poveda, Paquito D'Rivera, Michel Camilo, Dave Samuels, Andy Narell, WDR Big Band, NDR Big Band, Eliane Elias, Lyle Mays, Dave Liebman, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Rosa Passos, and many more. We talked about his colleagues, his teaching and his mastery of Latin and Afro-Cuban styles.

He also gives us a masterclass in taste and musicality with a stunning live performance. This improvisation demonstrates why he has been called “a supremely melodic drummer”… by ME!

ENJOY half as much as I did and you’ll be in percussion heaven!

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Joey Sellers Interview: Jazz master Joey Talks Trombone and Teaching

Joey Sellars - Hepcat in the Classroom!

Joey Sellers is a “Hepcat “by any standards of hepcat-ness. The award-winning Jazz trombonist, composer and arranger has been teaching for 20 years, influencing a new generation of jazzbos, hepcats and alligators to become serious musicians. Sellers is recipient of the Gil Evans Fellowship in Jazz Composition, the Sammy Nestico Award, and the Julius Hemphill Composition Award. He was Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois University before he became Director of Jazz Studies at SADDLEBACK COLLEGE.

HOW does he do it? Find out in this interview with composer/arranger Richard Niles, where they not only discuss teaching methods, but Niles also gets Sellers to tell THE FUNNIEST TROMBONE STORY EVER! Visit joeysellers.com for more info!

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Jeremy Lubbock On Melody: Part 2

In 2008, I interviewed Jeremy Lubbock for two BBC documentaries, “Richard Niles’ History of Pop Arranging” and “What is Melody?”. Jeremy was in fine form and discussed the current state of music, the music business and record companies. He also talked about his masterpiece recording “Awakening” conducted by his brother John and produced by George Martin. I am very happy to let music lovers hear the thoughts of one of this brilliant musical creator.

My book “The Invisible Artist” has an extended analysis of Lubbock’s work with musical transcription and analysis. Other featured artists are Jimmie Haskell, Arif Mardin, Brian Wilson, Thom Bell, Barry Manilow and Michael Gibbs.

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JENNY HAAN Interview 2021 – the BABE of BABE RUTH

Janita (Jenny) Haan has been called “the most powerful voice in rock history” from her work with British ‘prog-rock band, Babe Ruth. With a career spanning an incredible 50 years, the band led by composer/arranger/guitarist Alan Shacklock had many hits, their single “The Mexican” being a hit twice when it was taken up by remixer Jellybean Benitez and the hip-hop community in the 80s.

Jenny talks about how she developed her powerful vocal sound, dance moves and trademark costumes. Most impressive is her charm, her positive attitude and open mind. In a world filled with inflated egos, this is a rare example of a band that succeeded because of mutual respect allowing them to work together to achieve success. 

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