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Donny McCaslin - American Saxophonist and Musician On Recording With David Bowie, His Recent Tour and His Musical Future
Donny McCaslin - American Saxophonist and Musician On Recording With David Bowie, His Recent Tour and His Musical Future
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Length:
88 minutes
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
American jazz saxophonist, Donny McCaslin, has recorded over a dozen albums as a bandleader in addition to many sideman appearances, including on David Bowie's final studio album, Blackstar. He is a two-time Grammy nominee. His most recent album, Blow, is described as “a daring fusion of vibrant electronica, and bombastic art-rock.” Donny joins The Playful Musician to chat about his recent tour in Europe and how good it felt to play live again. He shares what it was like recording with David Bowie and how that had a tremendous impact on his artistic growth. We chat about jazz influences, learning solos by ear versus transcription, and practice routines. Donny shares the lessons he’s learned during the pandemic, including how to slow down and enjoy every moment on the stage and in life.
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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