Being mentored by Wynton Marsalis; getting a trumpet lesson from Clark Terry before he passed; touring with D’Angelo And The Vanguard and so many others, and more recently playing trumpet for Don Cheadle in his role as Miles Davis in Miles Ahead. Those are just a few on an insanely-long list of music experiences St Louis-born trumpeter,… Continue reading Keyon Harrold Going Deeper
Category: Interviews
Music artist interviews with Beaver on the Beats.
Marcus Strickland – From Twi-Life To One Life
No music artist likes the constraints of genre-boxes or external expectations. And Marcus Strickland is no exception. For over 15 years he’s been known and respected as a “jazz” saxophonist and composer – not daring to step outside that box. Until recently. With his latest creation Nihil Novi, Strickland has moved beyond the expectations of… Continue reading Marcus Strickland – From Twi-Life To One Life
An Inspiring Conversation With Eric Harland
If you’re not already familiar with the impressive musical history of Eric Harland you only have to read on to get a sense of why he is considered to be one of the world’s greatest contemporary drummers in the jazz sphere. Eric Harland returns to Australia next week with Voyager to play four shows at… Continue reading An Inspiring Conversation With Eric Harland
Richard Bona: “Music is The Real School of Life”
If you love the sounds of jazz, blues, funk, West African rhythms, flamenco, salsa, bossa and the other diverse musical flavours of the world and you’re not already well acquainted with the vast body of music of Richard Bona, now is the time. His very long list of collaborators and fans include Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Bobby… Continue reading Richard Bona: “Music is The Real School of Life”
The Musical Evolution of Myele Manzanza
Delve into the life of New Zealand artist Myele Manzanza and you’ll find that the blend of electro, soul, hip hop, jazz and Afrobeat music on his debut solo album One, makes perfect sense as a balanced reflection of his individual life lived and the various musical influences and experiences within it. The Life of Myele… Continue reading The Musical Evolution of Myele Manzanza
Zalama Crew: DJ Cronic Interview on La Melodia & More
La Melodia The Melody transcends the border of musical genres and transforms into the concept with which we express our originality, feelings, thoughts, and most importantly: how we cope with everyday life. La Melodia (The Melody) is what Cali’s fusion music & visual collective Zalama Crew call their sounds. Sounds right up my alley doesn’t it? It is. The live… Continue reading Zalama Crew: DJ Cronic Interview on La Melodia & More