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Notes From An Artist
Notes From An Artist
Author: David C Gross and Tom Semioli
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Get in on the conversation with hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli! These veteran journalists / musicians / authors delve into the lives and careers of senior and approaching senior artists who continue to thrive in various musical genres spanning rock, jazz, blues, folk, Avant Garde, experimental, classical, and permutations thereof. Notes From An Artist exudes intelligent and insightful peer-to-peer conversations, coupled with thematic playlists, offering a refreshing alternative to the youth-oriented content prevalent in mainstream media. It's not only fun, informative, and entertaining... it's a lifestyle!
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Send us a text Dark star crashes, pouring its light into ashes... With the passing of Bob Weir, hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli ruminate over the cultural, musical, and entrepreneurial impact of the legendary San Francisco collective The Long Strange Trip Continues: Talking Grateful Dead's Legacy and Improvisatory Music Playlist
Send us a text Author (“Reverberations: 21 Classic Rock and Roll Songs that Still Reverberate) and record collector Ted Clark join hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to talk all things 45s and the dawn of the art form that is rock and roll! 21 Classic 1950s Rock and Roll Songs with Ted Clark Playlist
Send us a text Hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli discuss their influences, from sports to music, and beyond! Under the Influence with David and Tomaso Playlist
Send us a text Hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli wax sentimental o'er albums they received as holiday gifts in their youth! The Grooves of Christmas Past Playlist
Send us a text Hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli discuss the Beatles Anthology 4 collection. Beatles For Sale: David & Tomaso's Anthology 4 Review Playlist
Send us a text David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli Interview David C. Gross And Tomaso Semioli Playlist
Send us a text Pete Mason, publisher of NYS Music, joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss why Hudson Valley and the state of New York is the place to be - and visit - for music, arts, and culture. In a New York State of Mind with Pete Mason Playlist
Send us a text Hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli play cuts from their recent releases, discuss new collaborations, influences, and the sounds of things to come! Open Your Ears! Expand Your Minds! David and Tom Discuss Their Solo Albums Playlist
Send us a text With hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli, Teresa Knox returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss her new book, Sanctuary of Sound, which details one of the world's most renowned recording studios: The Church, founded by Leon Russell in 1972. Livin' on Tulsa Time with Author / The Church Studios CEO Teresa Knox Playlist
Send us a text In a rare freestyle episode, hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli comment on the latest Lennon archival release, and their 2025 solo recordings, among other topics! Lennon Censorship and Legacy, David and Tomaso's Solo Recordings Playlist
Send us a text Author, musician Kobe Van Cauwenberghe joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his latest book with Timo Hoyer, Anthony Braxton: 50+ Years of Creative Music, available via Shott Music Celebrating Jazz Icon Anthony Braxton! Playlist
Send us a text Author, historian, and educator JK Chambers joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his latest book, "A Tone Parallel to Duke Ellington: The Man In the Music," out now on University Press of Mississippi. Chambers explores Duke's artistry, history, legacy, and future as an American musical icon. Duke Ellington as You've Never Read Before with JK Chambers! Playlist
Send us a text Revered by his peers and bandleaders such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, and Lester Young among others…. Don Byas chose a decidedly different path, migrating to Europe to escape social conditions and to seek artistic freedom. Author Con Chapman joins hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli to discuss his Byas biography out now on University Press of Mississippi The Story of Sax Expat: Don Byas Playlist
Send us a text 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐂. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 & 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢 Christopher Parker Reveals His Heart of Mine Playlist
Send us a text Derek Shulman, founder / singer of the iconic 1970 prog-rock band Gentle Giant joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his autobiography Giant Steps: From Stage Lights to Executive Heights. The Story of Derek Shulman: From Prog Rock Star to Record Company A&R Star Playlist
Send us a text Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part 3 Playlist
Send us a text Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part Deux Playlist
Send us a text Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Author/musician Bob Gluck joins hosts David C Gross and Tom Semioli for an in-depth exploration of a truly distinctive musical voice of our time: Pat Metheny Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words! Part 1 Playlist
Send us a text Legendary author, journalist Dan Ouellette joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest book THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES – UNEARTHING THE LEGENDS OF MUSIC available now on Cymbal Press! Dan “digs up” long lost interviews with artists including Lou Reed, Carla Bley, David Byrne, Elvis Costello, and Wynton Marsalis, among others; many of which are not available in digital format, and also includes previously unpublished content. Dan Ouelette Playlist
Send us a text Hard rock raconteur Gary Shea joins hosts and fellow bassists David C Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his autobiography No Bass, No Party with Gary Shea



