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#10 Sandy Eldred

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#10 Sandy Eldred

My guest today is one of the most versatile and commanding bassists in Philadelphia, Sandy Eldred. 

His big sound, and innovative ideas have made him a top call both in the US and abroad. He’s played in many of my favorite large ensembles including the South Philly Big Band, Slow Burn, Norman David’s Eleventet, and Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound. As well as a founding member of wildly energetic U.S.E. Trio, which as grammy nomination season is upon us, gets my vote. In our conversation we touch upon many topics including performing with the Norman David Eleventet, sight reading, overcoming fear, USE trio, Ben Schachter, ‘Trio of Many’, cultivating creative spaces to play, and his travels in Ukraine.


http://sandyeldred.com/


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#7 Gerald Veasley

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#7 Gerald Veasley

My guest today is bassist Gerald Veasley. Philadelphia Native, Gerald has brought his 6-string bass all over the world performing with Grover Washington Jr., Joe Zawinul, McCoy Tyner, and Odean Pope to name a few. I’ve gotten to know Gerald through his work as president of Jazz Philadelphia, a non-profit seeking to strengthen and elevate the Jazz ecosystem in our city. Although this is a conversation between two bassists, we don’t actually talk about bass that much. Most of the conversation centers around one of my favorite topics, the art of learning, which is a common theme whenever Gerald and I get a chance to speak.

www.geraldveasley.com