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Side Player Stories

Side Player Stories

By: WUCF
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Get an in-depth look inside the lives of professional musicians. Hosted by musician and 89.9 FM producer Jesse Morgado, Side Player Stories offers fast-paced and fun conversations with musical guests who are “side players” – artists whose unique talents and musical abilities create opportunities to make their living playing for many different bands. Music
Episodes
  • Richard Drexler - Season 3 - Episode 06
    Aug 10 2023

    Our final episode of this limited series features UCF's very own Richard Drexler. He's no stranger to WUCF and his work with Jeff Rupert is always one to watch. From working with Jazz royalty to his obsession with lobsters - we get down to the nitty gritty. Florida is honored to house such a talented individual!

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    59 mins
  • Susan Marshall - Season 3 - Episode 05
    Aug 3 2023

    Memphis is home to many iconic musicians. Its best kept secret may just be Susan Marshall! Known for her studio and stage work with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lucinda Williams, Toy Caldwell, Lenny Kravitz and more. From her vocal beginnings to Itta Bena - we find out about it all.

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    45 mins
  • Jimmy King - Season 3 - Episode 04
    Jul 27 2023

    This trumpeter, singer, songwriter and rapper has gone on to back multiple award-winning artists. Getting the call to back Bruno Mars would be one of them and change his life forever. Growing up in Atlanta, church shaped his artistic path. We learn how he landed on trumpet, why he studied jazz as a postgraduate, and what it was like working with John Legend.

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    46 mins
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