Hip-bonemusic Presents Bone2pick

Bone2Pick heads back to school with an inspired sit down showcasing one of the great American composers of our time, Mr. Eric Ewazen. Today’s preeminent composer of music for brass soloists and ensembles, Eric shares his incredible insight on a number of topics including the influence of his Ukrainian heritage in his music, his humble beginnings as a composer in New York, his process of starting a new composition, his approach to composing for newly discovered instruments, his advice on building success in this exceptionally challenging profession and what it’s like to compose for the greatest performers and ensembles worldwide. Tremendously inspiring words from a true musical virtuoso. Enjoy! http://www.hip-bonemusic.com Check out our video lesson series at: http://vimeo.com/hipbonemusic/vod_pages

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". October 2015: Michael Davis interviews Scott Hartman. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". April 2013: Michael Davis interviews Dave Taylor. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". September 2015: Michael Davis interviews Michael Dease and Mike Rodriquez. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2Pick heats up the month of August with a dynamic sit down featuring the omnipotent Douglas Purviance. A Grammy Award winning producer, bass trombonist extraordinaire and contractor to the jazz world’s most elite artists, Douglas’s exceptional 40 year career has included his long time association with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis), being a charter member of the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, cutting his teeth early on with the Stan Kenton Orchestra and recording/performing with the likes of Joe Henderson, JJ Johnson, Ron Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, Christian McBride and Slide Hampton. Informative, insightful and hysterical. Enjoy! http://www.hip-bonemusic.com Check out our video lesson series at: http://vimeo.com/hipbonemusic/vod_pages

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". March 2013: Michael Davis interviews the Boston Symphony Orchestra trombone section. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". August 2015: Michael Davis interviews Mark Gould. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". December 2012: Michael Davis interviews Joe Alessi. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". July 2015: Michael Davis interviews Bob Millikan. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2pick heats up for the month of July with a heartfelt and informative interview with the incomparable Marcus Printup. A member of the iconic Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra since 1993, Marcus shares his thoughts on growing up in Conyers, GA, his important relationship with the great Wynton Marsalis, recording his 14 CDs as a solo artist, performing and recording with Betty Carter, Marcus Roberts and Diane Reeves, his relationship with the late, great Freddie Hubbard and starting RiMarcable Publications with his wife Riza. Sit back and enjoy! http://www.hip-bonemusic.com Check out our video lesson series at: http://vimeo.com/hipbonemusic/vod_pages

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". November 2012: Michael Davis interviews Gene Pokorny. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". June 2015: Michael Davis interviews John Fedchock. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". October 2012: Michael Davis interviews Randy Brecker. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2pick rolls into summer featuring a dynamic sit down with true brass royalty, the mighty Earl of Gardner. One of the jazz world’s premier lead trumpet players, Earl graciously and generously shares his thoughts on growing up in NYC, the unlikely meeting that led to him joining the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band, what Thad was like on and off the bandstand, working with the likes of McCoy Tyner and JJ Johnson, holding down the trumpet chair in the iconic Saturday Night Live band for over three decades and how he got his legendary nickname. A great way to kick off your summer. Enjoy! http://www.hip-bonemusic.com Check out our video lesson series at: http://vimeo.com/hipbonemusic/vod_pages

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". May 2015: Michael Davis interviews Scott Wendholt. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick" . September 2012: Michael Davis interviews Peter Erskine. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". April 2015: Michael Davis interviews Charles Vernon. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-Bone Music presents the interview series, "Bone2Pick" featuring trombonist Michael Davis. In this edition, he interviews bass trombone legend, Bill Reichenbach. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Bone2pick ventures outside of our brass box with an inspiring sit down with the czar of the drum throne, the incomparable Dennis Mackrel. One of the most respected and in-demand drummers anywhere in the world, Dennis generously shares his thoughts and memories on meeting Joe Williams for the first time as a student at UNLV, his long time association with the legendary Count Basie orchestra, his tenure with the inimitable Hank Jones, how he turned himself into a first class composer/arranger and his passion for jazz education. Enjoy this interview with one of the true class acts of the music business. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". March 2015: Michael Davis leads a Broadway Brass roundtable discussion, with Bob Millikan, Tony Kadleck, Keith O'Quinn, Randy Andos, Tino Gagliardi. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com