Hip-bonemusic Presents Bone2pick

Hip-Bone Music's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick." February 2013: Michael Davis interviews Phil Smith. http://hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-Bone Music kicks the spring bone2pick season into high gear with a dynamic and insightful sit down with one of New York’s most creative and inventive trumpeters / composers / arrangers / conductors / band leaders, the incomparable Michael Leonhart. Michael graciously shares his thoughts and memories on growing up in a very musical NYC household, winning a Grammy at 17, being named ABC’s Person of the Week, anchoring Steely Dan’s incredible horn section for over 20 years, performing and recording with a who’s who of music legends including James Brown, Ringo Starr, Brian Eno, Henry Mancini, Yoko Ono, Lenny Kravitz, Bobby McFerrin, and leading the critically & popularly acclaimed Michael Leonhart Orchestra. Enjoy this interview with one of the most complete 21st century musicians working today. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". February 2015: Michael Davis interviews the Mason Brothers. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". January 2013: Michael Davis interviews Chris Botti. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". January 2015: Michael Davis interviews Terell Stafford. hip-bonemusic.com

I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bob Mintzer for over 25 years. Simply stated, he is one of my heroes. I will never forget hearing the first incarnations of Bob's big band at Seventh Avenue South in the 1980s. They were some of the most electrifying and inspiring nights of music I have ever experienced. Bob continues to inspire all who hear him and are fortunate enough to play his music. I am honored and grateful to have been a member of his big band for the past two decades. It was a pleasure to sit down with Bob to discuss his incredible career and his approach to music and life. Enjoy! http://www.hip-bonemusic.com

The pride of Yaroslavl, Russia and one of the world’s preeminent jazz trumpet players is our featured bone2pick artist for the month of March. After arriving in New York City in 1991, the great Alex Sipiagin has gone on to forge one of the most prolific and distinguished careers in the world of jazz and brass playing. Alex candidly discusses the circumstances that brought him to America, cutting his teeth with the Gil Evans and Mingus big bands, landing coveted positions in Michael Brecker and Dave Holland’s ensembles and recording over 15 albums as a solo artist. A fresh, dynamic perspective from a true musical artist. Enjoy! http://www.hip-bonemusic.com