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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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