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Dan McClosky radio interviews
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This channel features radio interviews with blues, jazz, and rock legends. Most of them feature musicians interviewed by Dan McClosky, although in a few of them, other people are interviewing the musicians. Dan McClosky was a jazz disc jockey from 1966 to 1969 at a Bay Area listener supported radio station. In late 1969, he started doing interviews with jazz and blues artists for the years 1969 thru 1972. These interviews also were played on the radio station. In 2022, Dan started doing music interviews again, some of which are featured here.
Note: This channel was not created as a way of generating income. Dan's only desire for these interviews with jazz and blues giants is that they are heard by as many people as possible. If any income is earned with this channel, (which is highly unlikely since you have to have tremendous traffic on a channel before it generates any income) it will be donated 100% to funds that support jazz and blues musicians.
Note: This channel was not created as a way of generating income. Dan's only desire for these interviews with jazz and blues giants is that they are heard by as many people as possible. If any income is earned with this channel, (which is highly unlikely since you have to have tremendous traffic on a channel before it generates any income) it will be donated 100% to funds that support jazz and blues musicians.
Billy Higgins Radio Interview by Glen Alpert
The legendary jazz drummer Billy Higgins was interviewed by Glen Alpert in May of 1999. Glen produced the interview for his radio show on KRCB in Rohnert Park, CA. Glen was kind enough to give us permission to post the program on this UA-cam channel.
In this interview, Billy talks about working with Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane. Ornette Coleman, Cedar Walton, and others.
Billy Higgins was an outstanding drummer and was much in demand. He played on over 700 recordings including many Blue Note classics.
He was born in Los Angeles in 1936 and passed away in 2001 at age 64.
For more info, check out Wikipedia for Billy's biography and discography.
In this interview, Billy talks about working with Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane. Ornette Coleman, Cedar Walton, and others.
Billy Higgins was an outstanding drummer and was much in demand. He played on over 700 recordings including many Blue Note classics.
He was born in Los Angeles in 1936 and passed away in 2001 at age 64.
For more info, check out Wikipedia for Billy's biography and discography.
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Tracy Nelson Interview - 1971
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Dan McClosky interviewed Tracy Nelson in 1971. At that time, Tracy had a band called Mother Earth. Tracy has recorded 20 albums including a new one that has just come out this year (2023).
B.B. King - Interview Part 1 - 1969
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B.B. King interview by Dan McClosky and Bill Newell. B.B. was just starting to achieve major fame back in 1969. He hadn't come out yet with The Thrill is Gone, which would later take him to the next level. This is a fascinating snapshot of where B.B. was at after 25 years in the business. He went on to become the most important and influential blues guitarist of all time. In this interview, B.B...
Cannonball Adderley Radio Interview - 1968
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Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley interview by Dan McClosky - 1968. Cannonball Adderley was a superb and very soulful alto saxophonist and composer. He was strongly influenced by Charlie Parker and often played in a similar fashion but he was able to create his own sound. He worked with Miles Davis and played along with John Coltrane on Miles greatest jazz album, Kind of Blue, truly one of the very ...
Country Joe McDonald Interview - 1970
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In 1970, Dan McClosky interviewed singer and songwriter Country Joe McDonald, co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish. They were one of the very first psychedelic bands and played the Fillmore and Avalon ball rooms in San Francisco. They went on to play at Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock. Country Joe joined the Navy at age 17 and served for three years but later became an outspoken critic of...
Horace Silver - Interview Part 2 - 1969
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In 1969, Horace Silver was a guest on Dan McClosky's All Night Jazz program on a Bay Area radio station. This program features the second hour of the interview. Horace Silver was an absolutely outstanding jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who helped pioneer the hard bop style in the 50's. He worked as a sideman at first and then he co-founded the Jazz Messengers with drummer Art Blakey. Quot...
Charles Mingus on Phil Elwood's Radio Show - 1965
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Charles Mingus on Phil Elwood's Radio Show - 1965
Horace Silver Interview on KJAZ radio station - 1986
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Horace Silver Interview on KJAZ radio station - 1986
Sylvester (Sylvester James, Jr.) Radio Interview - 1971
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Sylvester (Sylvester James, Jr.) Radio Interview - 1971
Bobby Hutcherson radio interview - 1971
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Bobby Hutcherson radio interview - 1971
When I first heard Sylvester James voice, I knew it was different, Dance Disco heat, I did not know if it was male or female all I knew it was higher powered music and good, and then in 1980's I went to Detroit and heard You make Me feel Mighty Real, and Then, Do You Wanna Funk. and Sylvester James became one of my most loved singers and persons I ever heard to this day I still havent heard a singer that matches the raw soulful powerful sound of Sylvester James and I Love Patrick Cowley synths as well...the two together changed the world until this day .
Stevie " Guitar" Miller !!!
I used to listen to The Johnny Otis Show in Los Angeles over the radio. I loved his stories.
Thank you so much! amazing document about a True Legend, with great musical selection! OMG that phrase: 55:25 "...playing music you got people's feelings in your hands, you have responsability..." many books and doctoral thesis could be written about that only
Great interview, thanks for this one !
Billy Higgins' sound is the sound of Blue Note Records of the 60's.
My ears really perked up when nick said Bloomfield could break your heart with the guitar and how he had true soul. I've noticed how hesitant his contemporaries and those that were close to him are to comment in much depth about him. Maybe they're just heartbroken or pissed about the way he went out. Mercurial? I think nick said?
Great interview Dan thank you.
Priceless interview. A gift🙏
Very kind guy .advising Shen at .bard college
Horace Silver -- a jazz giant whose boundless contributions will never be forgotten.
Great job Dan
Only band with a black musician at Monterey? What about HENDRIX??!
Dude I can't thank u enuf fer this here
Hip❤
Bloomfield's work for Dylan on the album "Highway 61 Revisited" is nothing short of extraordinary.
❤🎉 Rest in Paradise.
This is amazing, thank you so much for saving and posting these. Fascinating in light of where his music was headed, 20:41. Not in the top 40 yet, but maybe in 5 years he jokes! Still very much into the piano at this point though... Such a great listen, the time and space and freedom you have in your discussion is lovely to hear
Thanks for this one Danny! You should make an two hour special where you just talk about Bloomfield. Could listen to Bloomfield stories for days.
Bloomer, Musselwhite and Gravenites are American treasures! Thank you.
God this great!!Bloomers is killing!!Remember seeing Nick at the Saloon in SF with Doug Kilmer on Bass…Nick always gave 1000 % on and off the Bandstand…And Dan as always does a great job in his interviews with The Greats…
Can’t wait for the next interview!!
Guitar King lives!
Great Interview! Thanks for uploading it for us! Unfortunately I can't find the 2nd part anywhere. I would be very happy to receive a hint. Thanks in advance!
Working on it! I'll get it posted in the next month.
@@danmccloskyradiointerviews Thanks, Dan! I appreciate it.
The greatest!
Freddie was the real king of the blues.
Gran entrevista a un gran maestro. Felicitaciones desde Rosario, Argentina
THOROUGHLY ENJOYED this.....👏👏👏👏👏👍
Awesome, thank you!
I would hear Kenny speaking for hours. And playing, of course. What a huge inspiration.
Thank-you so much for sharing this precious interview. This interview of Sylvester is a true historic treasure and thankfully I've recently been profoundly touched and greatly encouraged by his life and career. The beginning performance reminded me of the amazing Shug Avery performance, by actor Margaret Avery (incredible voice of singer Tata Vega!) in the film "The Color Purple".
Thank you for your comments. Sylvester was an amazing person and performer and was willing to be exactly who he was and not worry about what others thought. Glad you liked the interview.
The managers were creeps.
Glad that I saw him play live. So great.
Hi, Dan, I remember talking with you at Eli's a few times... Something like forty years ago ! This is a great interview, I love Nick and I miss him so much . I had some fantastic times working with him with Doug Kilmer and Roy Blumenfeld at Negri's in Occidental. What wouldn't I do go back in time and be there again .
Yup!Doug Kilmer!!
Thank you for this Dan
Could you post the names of all the music tracks heard here? I know the first is "Out Front", and I'd love to know the rest. Thank you.
I'll have to do some research. Might be a few weeks before I can reply with a list.
Anyone catch Jaki at the Et Tu Club?
In high school, while our band was playing covers of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, I was privately listening to Michael and other blues by all the legends. I must’ve played his first Paul Butterfield band album a million times! I lived his guitar sound. His music and career always intrigued me as in his interviews he would often express his doubts, self-criticism and guilt and being bothered by excessive and unmerited adulation and flattery. He was a very sensitive human being that was very concerned for injustices and lack of respect. It’s so unfortunate that heroin took him down and he was unable to fight his demons. Hearing about his father crushing his music aspirations and acknowledgement that his divorce was perhaps due to the “groupies” are revealing as to were he was at mentally. Of course the saying, “you’ve got to pay your dues before you play the blues” is perhaps necessary to play with emotion and feeling. Don’t know. But it’s indeed very sad how he ended up. Any insights about my comments are welcomed. One last note. I’m now an aspiring classical guitar player. I’ve encountered fear and insecurity playing live until I’ve realized that most people haven’t any sensitivity or understanding of classical guitar and they “love “ my guitar playing. Embarrassing! But, they enjoy it and makes them smile. That’s enough for me. But inwardly I know it’s pitiful. But making music is about sharing and connecting with people. I hope that Michael’s music is heard by more people as he was truly a beautiful person and talented musician.
Very thoughtful and inciteful comments
So well done!You are performing a major Mitsvah for keeping the Music alive!!
The year I was born!
Thank you, Mr McClosky!
Love this man and his wonderful creative funny happy witty music. He could play and write his ass off
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Wonderful document and kudos to Phil for going with Mingus.
I never realized he was left handed! Im left handed and play right handed as well....not like Mike obviously!
What a sweetheart Bloomfield was........too many demons like many musicians
Bloomfield was highly critical of Bob's studio work...comparing it to others like Richard Perry's work...they were working with a rangy sound that sounded like alternative music...it aint pop music Mike. Even when he did like We Are The World it sounds out of place...to me.
He was a real human Person 😊
Super nice guy, Horace. Saw him in the early 90's in SF, he was very warm and he spoke with audience folks who would approach him during break. He seemed genuinely grateful to converse with his fans.
Yeah, I remember him doing that too after a set. The band would take a break but he'd hang out at the piano and talk to people. What a great composer and piano player. He was definitely soulful and funky. One of the true greats in jazz.
Fantastic interview. Bravo that you played substantial time from the several LPs featured !! Listers who are not yet born will appreciate being escorted into the music. You have given a huge gift to the future. 🙏🏽
Glad you enjoyed it! I'll pass your comments on to Glen Alpert.
Invaluable. Great interview.
Cj enjoyed it.😊😊😊😊
Thank you 🤗