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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO

Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO

Andrew Lion with Ridgeway Radio

A music interview show where Rock, Pop and Jazz intersect. We feature the tastemakers, artists and the figures who are shaping the future of our scene.
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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #012 with Ben Allison BONUS Clinic Excerpt Part 3 of 3
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06/27/17 • 22 min

As a complement to our two part conversation with New York Based, Bassist, Composer, Recording Artist, and Educator, Ben Allison, with his permission, we are providing a special peek into a portion of a discussion held at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, California.

This preceded a performance of material from his new recording with the Think Free Band entitled ‘Layers of the City’; now available.

Also in the room was his touring band for the occasion, Steve Cardenas on Guitar, Allan Mednard on drums, and Kirk Knuffke on Cornet.

Tracks featured throughout Episode #012 Part 3 of 3:

  • Respiration - Little Things Run the World
  • Jealous Guy - Little Things Run the World
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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #020 with Levi Gillis

OTS SFO #020 with Levi Gillis

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10/20/20 • 77 min

With several past episodes recorded from Seattle, we return to a previously unreleased conversation (2018) with saxophonist, improviser, and band leader, Levi Gillis. Originally from Northern California, you could now find Gillis based in Los Angeles after having continued on his developmental journey from the University of Washington Jazz and Improvisation program, chaired by Cuong Vu (episode #007, Cuong Vu 4-Tet, Pat Metheny Group), to the CalArts MFA School of Music program. We begin our discussion in 2018, but conclude during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. It is a study in contrast, or lack thereof, considering escalating social justice, economic disparity, and political divisiveness. However, we are not here to reflect solely on the state of our society, but rather to celebrate Levi’s avant jazz/post rock outfit Hunter Gather. Their Table and Chairs Records release, ‘Getting to Know You’, is a lush and up close and personal journey into delicate improvisation. Evoking minimalism, americana, baroque, and vivid cinematic indie rock, this recording has won great praise. Furthermore, we explore Gillis’ collaboration with former Seattle cohorts, Mike Gebhart (drums), Carmen Rothwell (Bass), and Ray Larsen (Trumpet), as the Sky is a Suitcase. As a side note, Larsen has a well-received 2020 release on Slow & Steady Records (based in the SF Bay Area founded by Steven Lugerner and Ross Eustis), entitled ’Songs to fill the air’. The quartet’s open approach marks a key moment in Seattle’s avant-garde, improvisatory community. Finally, we return to 2020 as we learn the balance of being a long-distance member of the active Funk, Soul, and Classic R&B inspired large ensemble, The Dip. Levi has been a longtime contributor to this (typically) touring favorite. The Dip released a new EP of instrumental tracks in late 2020. Levi Gillis shares his experience as openly as his thoughtful and contemplative improvisation comes across in his playing. NOTE: Please excuse some of the microphone noise in the first part of the episode. Tracks featured throughout Episode #020:
  • I Want To Be an American - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • I Want To Be an American - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Let Me Roll My Eyes - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Getting to Know You - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Swirlworld - The Sky is A Suitcase - Rain Rhythm
  • plearn - The Sky is A Suitcase - Rain Rhythm
  • Citrine - The Sky is A Suitcase - Rain Rhythm
  • Within - Negative Press Project - SoFar Live, Vancouver, B.C.
  • Ready To Go - The Dip
  • Don’t Make Me Wait - The Dip
  • Won’t Be Coming Back - The Dip - Won’t Be Coming Back EP
  • Atlas - The Dip - The Dip Delivers
  • Pay No Mind - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Believe You Me - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • The Expatriot - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Spiderweb- The Dip - The Dip Delivers
More Information: http://levigillis.com https://huntergatherband.bandcamp.com/releases https://theskyisasuitcase1.bandcamp.com https://thedip.bandcamp.com/album/the-dip-plays-it-cool
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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #008 with Michael Shrieve-Part 1 of 2

OTS SFO #008 with Michael Shrieve-Part 1 of 2

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11/14/16 • 74 min

Legendary Drummer, Michael Shrieve spends time with On The Scene SF/O for a 2-Part conversation. Shrieve is often hailed as one of the highlights for his fiery drum solo during Santana’s “Soul Sacrifice”, as captured in the 1969 Festival’s film, Woodstock.

He seeks out interesting people, and artists to embolden his creative output. Considered a music experimentalist, the drummer, percussionist, producer, and composer, has been involved in a wide array of innovative projects since his tenure in Santana, ranging from electronic music, to fusion, jazz, improvised music, and appeared on notable commercial outings, such as the Rolling Stones’ Emotional Rescue (on percussion) in 1980, and later on Mick Jagger’s “She’s the Boss” album.

To illustrate the type of forward thinking musicians he associates with, collaborations include Stomu Yamashta, Steve Winwood, Al Di Meola, Klaus Schulze, David Beal, Andy Summers, Steve Roach, David Torn, Jonas Hellborg, Bill Frisell, Mark Isham, Jeff Beal, Wayne Horvitz, Zakir Hussain, Airto, and Jack DeJohnette.

We begin by speaking about the new release, Santana IV, featuring the remaining members of the original Woodstock era of the band, with- Guitarist, Carlos Santana, Guitarist, Neal Schon, Vocalist and Keyboardist, Gregg Rolie, Percussionist, Mike Carabello, with newer Santana collaborators, percussionist, Karl Perazzo, Bassist, Benny Rietveld, and guest vocalist, Ronald Isley.

With such a storied career, it is inevitable that there is much to mine in these conversations. In Part 1, you will get to hear some of the inside scoop on Santana IV, encounters with Bassist, Jaco Pastorius, while residing in New York, his forthcoming recording with Jack DeJohnette, Zakir Hussain, and others, as well as Shrieve’s experience meeting the classic John Coltrane Quartet, and his longtime friendship with Drummer, Elvin Jones.

Tracks Featured throughout Episode #008 Part 1 of 2:

  • Darkside – Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
  • Yambu – Santana IV
  • Renewal – Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
  • Pop Raladrao – Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
  • Fillmore East – Santana IV
  • Crossing The Line – Go (Stomu Yamashta, Steve Winwood, Michael Shrieve)
  • You and Me - Go Too (Stomu Yamashta)
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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #010 with Hristo Vitchev- Part 2 of 2- BONUS EPISODE

OTS SFO #010 with Hristo Vitchev- Part 2 of 2- BONUS EPISODE

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01/19/17 • 72 min

We continue Part Two of our conversation with Bulgarian born guitarist and composer, Hristo Vitchev.

While in Part One we highlighted his acclaimed 2 Disc release, “In Search of Wonders”, not to mention a foray into Hristo’s love of metal guitar and music in his youth, in Part Two, we continue the discussion into how he channeled his business acumen in the music industry through foundational marketing strategies and early adoption of social media tools to become a recording artist, label owner, clinician, and internationally touring musician.

Hristo offers his experience as a virtual master class for those aspiring to be bandleaders and touring recording artists.

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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #004 with Vadim Neselovskyi

OTS SFO #004 with Vadim Neselovskyi

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08/22/16 • 130 min

Vadim Neselovskyi joins us this time. The Ukrainian pianist reveals his process as composer, solo performer, and bandleader, to arrive at dazzling displays of virtuosity and memorable melodicism.

His skills as an improvisor and composer continues the thread of his own mentors, and collaborators, in the field: Vibraphonist, Gary Burton, and Pianist, Fred Hersch.

A Professor at Berklee College of Music, Vadim still enjoys a full schedule of collaboration and performances throughout the world. While fervent duets with Bassist, Jeff Denson, or Flugelhorn player, Acardy Shilkoper, can be heard on his itinerary, it is his trio, 'Agricultural Dreams', with Isreali Drummer, Ronen Itzik, and Bassist, Dan Loomis, that he is most excited to present. A new recording with the trio can be expected in 2016/17.

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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #002 with Marcus Shelby Part 1 of 2

OTS SFO #002 with Marcus Shelby Part 1 of 2

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07/19/16 • 80 min

We speak with Composer, Arranger and Bassist, Marcus Shelby. His Marcus Shelby Orchestra is a long time San Francisco Bay Area Institution with numerous appearances, commissions and recordings.

In a special two part series of episodes, we start with a 2016 discussion surrounding his work with 'Beyond the Blues: A Prison Oratorio' that highlights music, art, poetry, and lecture to act as an agency of change in ending the prison industrial complex.

Then we return to a 2011 conversation at the time he recorded and released material featuring new arrangements of familiar spirituals and protest songs as well as original music inspired by the 1960's Civil Rights era, called 'Soul of the Movement'.

Buckle in, and stay tuned for Part 2!

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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #007 with Cuong Vu

OTS SFO #007 with Cuong Vu

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10/11/16 • 98 min

Trumpeter, Composer and Educator, Cuong Vu joins the conversation for Episode #007. Originally born in Vietnam and having grown up largely in Seattle, WA, Cuong went on to attend the New England Conservatory of Music, and experienced more than a decade on the New York City jazz and avant garde scene.

Now a Professor of Jazz Studies back in his home town of Seattle at the University of Washington, he remains a critically acclaimed musician for his innovative approach to the Trumpet, Timbre, and Improvisation in performance and on recordings.

His longtime collaborators, Bassist, Stomu Takeishi, and, Drummer, Ted Poor, feature prominently in Cuong Vu's works as a trio and quartet. With the expanded palate of musicians such as Bill Frisell, Myra Melford, or Chris Speed, and opportunities to work with boundary pushers such as Laurie Anderson and David Bowie, Cuong has added his signature approach on numerous recordings.

His latest reunites him with, Guitarist, Pat Metheny, having recorded on and performed in support of The Pat Metheny Group's grammy award winning albums, Speaking of Now, and, The Way Up. The Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny is an energetic outing that places the voice of the trio on equal footing with Metheny's meticulous improvisation.

Under a flight path of the SEA/TAC airport, we discuss the new record, Wynton, Charles Ives, Music Industry Secrets, A Cautionary Tale about Smoking Pot, and the Seattle Improvised Music Scene.

cuongvu.com

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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #001 with Dayna Stephens

OTS SFO #001 with Dayna Stephens

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06/14/16 • 90 min

A tireless performer, educator, and beloved figure throughout the jazz community, Saxophonist, Dayna Stephens, has established himself as a distinct voice amongst his generation.

His stage and studio experiences span across contemporaries and legends, including Taylor Eigsti, Julian Lage, Gerald Clayton, Linda Oh, Aaron Parks, Gretchen Parlato, Becca Stevens, Brad Mehldau, Brian Blade, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, and many more.

Dayna recently overcame a rare kidney disease after securing a transplant in 2015. He discusses this and other topics of everyday performing, composing, leading and creating in the jazz idiom.

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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #012 with Ben Allison - Part 1 of 3

OTS SFO #012 with Ben Allison - Part 1 of 3

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06/27/17 • 74 min

New York Based, Bassist, Composer, Recording Artist, and Educator, Ben Allison has a career that spans several decades.

Ben has established himself at the forefront of modern jazz and creative music. A disciple of the jazz canon, rock, folk, 20th Century Classical music, and improvisational music from around the world, he firmly believes in the notion that the tradition of jazz is to move the music forward. He was a founding member of the Jazz Composers Collective that produced more than 100 performances in New York and abroad, new music, and annual concerts in the region for 11 seasons. One could add one time club owner (Kush), and now producer, record label owner, and artist advocate activist to his CV, with that last part highlighted by virtue of Ben's position as current President of the Board of the New York chapter of the Recording Academy. With more than 11 recordings out under his various group configurations, such as Ben Allison and Medicine Wheel, Peace Pipe, and Think Free bands, he is now releasing his second recording on his Sonic Camera label imprint, with ‘Layers of the City’. A set of new compositions featuring Ben with Guitarist, Steve Cardenas, Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, Pianist Frank Kimbrough, and Allan Mednard on Drums. We spoke with Ben about his new recording, composing process, audience engagement, leanings toward activism and advocacy, worldview, and development as a recording artist.

With such a rich and densely packed career, we couldn’t possibly fit it into a brief discussion, so we have broken our conversation into several parts.

Tracks featured throughout Episode #012 Part 1 of 3:

  • Get Me Offa This Thing - Layers of the City
  • The Detective’s Wife - Layers of the City
  • Green AL - Think Free
  • Neutron Star - The Stars Look Very Different Today
  • Jazz Scene Voyeur - Riding the Nuclear Tiger
  • Emergency - Cowboy Justice
  • Blowback - Layers of the City
  • Dakan - Peace Pipe
  • Mantra - Ben Allison and Medicine Wheel, Third Eye

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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO - OTS SFO #016 with  [Lauren] Elizabeth Baba Part 1 of 2

OTS SFO #016 with [Lauren] Elizabeth Baba Part 1 of 2

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04/14/20 • 37 min

At first listen, theBABAorchestra works immediately to enlighten the percipient that LA Jazz is not all studio polish, R&B, and smooth. In fact there are many examples that disavow that notion, but [Lauren] Elizabeth Baba’s 17-Piece experimental big band is particularly visceral and thematic in its through-composed and improvised moments. The conductor/composer/arranger of its namesake, [Lauren] Elizabeth Baba is a violinist, violist, and improviser living in Los Angeles specializing in performing and composing creative improvised music as well as jazz, classical, folk, avant-guarde, chamber, pop, and experimental styles. Inspired by Baba’s family immigration story, hailing from Syria and Greece, she introduces us to Marigold- a piece that was commissioned by Los Angeles Jazz Society through a 2018 New Note Artist Award and premiered in concert at 2018 Angel City Jazz Festival at Ford Theater, Los Angeles, CA. As her website informs, Marigold was recorded live in the studio – a 45-minute un-doctored real-time performance – presented as a long-form suite in 4 continuous movements; representing the nature of Marigold’s conception as “a loop – no beginning or end – exploring through-composition + improvisation and continuing the search to conceptualize time + music + existence – understanding that the past, present, and future are simultaneous experiences.” This all being a direct reaction to Baba exploring her own family’s journey, and what it means to confront the bravery, heartache, ambition, and reinvention of the immigration experience. A story that carries parallels for many families in our diverse, multi-cultural nation, that offers a promise of fulfilling dreams for those arriving at its shores, but not always acknowledging the sacrifice that can weigh heavily on the elders who took on that expedition; either by choice or necessity. An immersive listening experience is recommended on its own with Marigold. In the meantime, [Lauren] Elizabeth Baba speaks with OTSSFO about her research, creative exploration, and emotional mining that led to its result. NOTE: This is Part 1 of a 2-Part conversation with [Lauren] Elizabeth Baba. The first is our more recent discussion regarding 2019’s release of Marigold. While, Part 2 is comprised of an archived discussion pertaining to more of Baba’s creative and musical development, upbringing, and insights into theBABAorchestra’s 2017 release, Another Ride on the Elephant Slide. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon.

Tracks featured throughout Episode #016:

  • Marigold - theBABAorchestra - Marigold

More Information: https://www.laurenelizabethbaba.com https://thebabaorchestra.bandcamp.com

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How many episodes does Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO have?

Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO cover?

The podcast is about International, Society & Culture, Music, Pop, Artists, Podcast, Nonprofit, Podcasts, Jazz, Rock and Arts.

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The episode title 'OTS SFO #017 with [Lauren] Elizabeth Baba Part 2 of 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO?

The average episode length on Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO is 73 minutes.

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Episodes of Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO are typically released every 28 days.

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The first episode of Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO was released on Jun 14, 2016.

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