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The Third Story with Leo Sidran

THE THIRD STORY features long-form interviews with creative people of all types, hosted by musician Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, risk, and reward are deeply moving... Read more

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Episode 21: Steve Khan

Episode 21: Steve Khan

Guitarist Steve Khan was born and raised in Los Angeles in a house of songs. His father, lyricist and songwriter Sammy C... Read more

29 Dec 2014

1hr 28mins

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129: Donald Fagen

129: Donald Fagen

Just when you think you know all there is to know about Donald Fagen, he surprises you. There are legendary stories, tra... Read more

30 Jul 2019

1hr 22mins

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30: Guitarist Charlie Hunter on D'Angelo, limitation, and finding your voice

30: Guitarist Charlie Hunter on D'Angelo, limitation, and finding your voice

Guitarist Charlie Hunter is a true innovator who has collaborated with countless music legends including D’Angelo, John ... Read more

6 May 2015

1hr 4mins

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7: Tatum Greenblatt, jazz trumpet player

7: Tatum Greenblatt, jazz trumpet player

Jazz trumpeter Tatum Greenblatt knew what he wanted to do from the first moment he heard the sound of Freddie Hubbard pl... Read more

24 Apr 2014

51mins

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63: Ben Wendel

63: Ben Wendel

Saxophonist Ben Wendel grew up in a loud household and he had to fight to be heard. Maybe that’s why it’s so important t... Read more

19 Jan 2017

1hr 5mins

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121: Cory Wong

121: Cory Wong

Guitarist Cory Wong wants you to know that “smooth-jazz” is not a dirty word. At least not as he sees it. That’s why he ... Read more

12 Mar 2019

1hr 13mins

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128: Joey Dosik

128: Joey Dosik

As a younger man Joey Dosik thought he might make a contribution on the saxophone. He loved playing basketball and playi... Read more

8 Jul 2019

1hr 10mins

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52: Larry Goldings

52: Larry Goldings

Larry Goldings has been one of the most respected, versatile and working jazz pianists and organists around since he mov... Read more

19 May 2016

1hr 23mins

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137: Woody Goss

137: Woody Goss

Vulpeck keyboardist Woody Goss on his early days growing up in the suburbs of Chicago where he learned to elevate rhythm... Read more

28 Nov 2019

1hr 3mins

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44: Dave King "Commitment is an incredible thing"

44: Dave King "Commitment is an incredible thing"

14 Jan 2016

1hr 10mins

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59: Kurt Elling

59: Kurt Elling

Singer Kurt Elling has been one of the most influential, respected and popular jazz singers on the scene for 2 decades. ... Read more

6 Nov 2016

1hr 1min

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143: Glyn Johns

143: Glyn Johns

Legendary recording engineer and producer Glyn Johns’ career and discography are so extensive that it’s very difficult t... Read more

25 Dec 2019

1hr 17mins

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8: Jesse Harris, singer, songwriter, guitar player

8: Jesse Harris, singer, songwriter, guitar player

Jesse Harris is a singer, songwriter, guitar player and producer who has been walking the line between jazz and pop sinc... Read more

7 May 2014

56mins

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72: George Colligan

72: George Colligan

Pianist, drummer, trumpeter, educator, blogger, George Colligan stopped by recently when he was visiting Brooklyn. After... Read more

9 Apr 2017

1hr 3mins

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Butch Vig: Record Producer on working w/ Nirvana, Garbage, and the art of communication

Butch Vig: Record Producer on working w/ Nirvana, Garbage, and the art of communication

How did it feel to produce one of the biggest records of all time (Nirvana's Nevermind)? What is the key to great produ... Read more

25 Feb 2016

1hr 7mins

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148: Mark Guiliana

148: Mark Guiliana

Mark Guiliana is having at this very moment a profound influence on the way the drums are played. There’s a conversation... Read more

23 Jan 2020

51mins

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76: Morgan James

76: Morgan James

Morgan has a soulful voice: big pipes, lots of power, a certain swagger, and incredible technique. But although she has ... Read more

9 Jun 2017

1hr 11mins

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3: Daniel Levitin, Author of "This Is Your Brain On Music"

3: Daniel Levitin, Author of "This Is Your Brain On Music"

Daniel Levitin is a neuroscientist, musician and author. His books “This Is Your Brain On Music” and “The World In Six S... Read more

27 Feb 2014

48mins

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31: Peter Coyote, "Every other role but your authentic self has already been taken"

31: Peter Coyote, "Every other role but your authentic self has already been taken"

Actor, writer, Zen Buddhist Peter Coyote on the value of meditation ("it's like walking in fog - you get drenched!"), th... Read more

21 May 2015

56mins

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10: Emma Straub, Author

10: Emma Straub, Author

Emma Straub is the author of the novels The Vacationers and Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures, and the short story collect... Read more

5 Jun 2014

1hr 18mins

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