Buddy's Music Buddies

Buddy chats informally with Earle Dumler, one of Hollywood's most celebrated and inspirational studio musicians. Earle's incredible oboe and English horn playing may be heard on literally thousands of records and soundtracks. Earle shares his early days in Hollywood, his memories of working with composers Bruce Broughton, Elmer Bernstein, Jerry Goldsmith, Nelson Riddle, David Rose - He talks about his fellow studio musicians including Alan Kaplan, Hal Espinoza, Gene Cipriano and also hi...

Buddy continues his informal chat with jazz trumpet legend, Bobby Shew. Bobby reflects on his career, and has inspiring words on music education in general.

Buddy continues his informal chat with dear friend and mentor, jazz trumpet legend, Bobby Shew. Part 2 of 3

Buddy chats informally with dear friend and mentor, jazz trumpet legend, Bobby Shew. Part One of Three

Buddy chats with legendary jazz/studio trumpet player, Hal Espinoza - from his days on the road with Harry James, Woody Herman and Les Brown, to his Bob Hope USO Tours to his studio days in Hollywood, performing in the orchestra for Carol Burnett, Dean Martin and many others. Hal also shares his experience as President of the Musicians Union in Los Angeles.

Buddy chats with Alan Kaplan, one of the top studio/jazz trombone players in America for over 50 years! Alan shares his experiences and memorable moments over his incredible career working with some of the biggest names in the music industry!

In Part 3 of this candid conversation between Buddy and Jazz Legend, Bobby Shew, they discuss Bobby's special experiences and relationships with Buddy Rich, Barbara Streisand, Elvis Presley as well as Bobby's insight into Jazz Education and Music Education in general.  Bobby shares how unbelievable his career has been so far and offers some advice to younger musicians, but these are words we ALL need to hear. 

Dr. Buddy continues a no-holds-bar conversation with legendary Jazz Icon, Bobby Shew.  Bobby picks up where he left off at the end of Part 1 which concluded with  meeting his wife Lisa and joining the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra... In this episode, Bobby discusses his days in Vegas, his eventual move to Los Angeles, working as a studio musician, touring on the road with various music icons, and how he came to walk away from a very lucrative career as a first-call studio musician to pursue a pathway as a solo jazz artist and teacher.  Outspoken, genuine,  insightful and inspiring, Bobby shares his life, career and his heart. 

Join Dr. Buddy as he enjoys a no-holds-bar conversation with legendary Jazz Trumpet icon, Bobby Shew.  Bobby looks back on his amazing career in music, beginning with his formative years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his high school and college days and his years in the world-famous NORAD Band while serving in the Military, leading up to meeting his wife Lisa and going the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra... Outspoken, genuine,  insightful and inspiring, Bobby shares his life, career and his heart. 

This episode features a candid conversation with trumpet player, Hal Espinosa.  Hal enjoyed a marvelous career as a lead player for the Big Bands of  Les Brown, Harry James, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Morrow, etc. He played for the Dean Martin Show, the Carol Burnett Show, Tom Jones Show, the Hollywood Place TV Show, and many others. He worked with Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and many other iconic vocalists.  In addition, Hal transitioned to serve as President of the American Federation of Musicians, Musicians Union Local #47. Hal shares his personal memories and thoughts on his experiences and the friends he made along the way.  

One of the top jazz/studio trombonists of all-time, Alan Kaplan stops by to chat about his amazing career.  From his days on the road with Buddy Rich and Harry James, to his studio work with Henry Mancini and Elmer Bernstein, to his performances with Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, and just about every major famous vocalist of the past 50 years, Alan shares his inspiring story.