The Bird's Basement Show
Albert Dadon AM aka Albare, the Entrepreneur and Jazz guitarist, goes deep into discussion with high calibre international musicians, and finds out what defines their success. They share intimate insights into their lives and stories that happen on the road that give you an authentic picture about the other side of the musical coin. Podcast weekly or therabout.
Episodes
19 episodes
Ep, 19 Virgil Donati pays tribute to his friend and mentor, the late Allan Holdsworth
We have recorded this episode live at Bird's Basement just before the first show of the residency of Virgil Donati and his all stars band. They have all been touring with Allan Holdsworth. In this episode Virgil shares stories about his upbringing...
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Ep. !8 Ravi Coltrane building his own legacy
Ravi Coltrane carries a huge legacy on both sides of his late parents: Alice Coltrane (singer, composer, pianist, harpist and much more) and John Coltrane (arguably the most influential musician of the 20th century). This is a successful second ge...
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Ep. 17 The world of Pablo Bencid
Meet Pablo Bencid. Pablo was born and raised in Caracas Venezuela. He now lives in New York with his wife and 2 children. His passion is music, more particularly the drums. In this episode you will hear what it is like to live a life of musical pa...
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Ep. 16 The Journey of Tom Guarna
In this episode Tom Guarna speaks out about a personal challenged that has impacted his life and how he has overcome it. We all have experiences in life that shape our character but few of us have to go through the kind that Tom had to go through ...
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Ep. 15 Samuel Torres, the Masters of Tone
Samuel Torres from Bogota Colombia, now living in New York, is a percussionist/composer for exceptional quality. His talent extends to picking up great musicians to interpret his music. In this episode he tells us how he grew up in Bogota and his ...
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Ep. 14 The rise and rise of Gaby Moreno's star
Singer, multiple Grammy nominee Gaby Moreno immigrated from Nicaragua to the US at a young age, having fallen in love with American culture. She has already been able to inspire hundred of thousands of people of her generation, as a Hispanic she s...
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Ep 13. Interview with Vinicious Cantuaria, from the Amazon to New York via Rio
Vinicious Cantuaria is one of those lucky individuals who has lived through the great times of Brazil of the 60s. He is part of the culture and the scene that made Brazilian music famous worldwide. He tells Albare in this podcast in his own words ...
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Ep. 12: Frank Gambale from Canberra Australia to world stage
Frank Gambale is the super hero of the guitar world. He is a member of Chick Corea’s Electric Band and has been for over 30 years. In this podcast he tells his story that started in Canberra Australia, to the world stages. He is one of the most in...
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Ep. 11. Flutist extraordinaire Nestor Torres playing without boundaries
On this podcast, Nestor Torres talks about his musical experience with such artists as Herbie Hancock, James Moody, Arturo Sandoval, Larry Coryell, Tito Puente, Wayne Shorter and many other greats. Among many subjects touched upon, Nestor shares...
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Ep. 10 The success story of YolanDa Brown
The story of YolanDa Brown (first millennial on this podcast) shows what musicians have to do today to succeed. If you are a musician or have friend of family member that aspire to be a musician, you should get them to listen to this podcast. In t...
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Ep. 9 Sammy Figueroa - from sideman to frontman
Sammy Figueroa worked as a percussionist with some of the greatest, Miles Davies, Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker are some of the few that come to mind. He was by the bedside of Miles when he passed away. Sammy has a collection of stories about everyone...
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Ep. 8 T.S. Monk let you in close. See him in concert at Bird's 20-25 June
In this episode, T.S. is providing with countless stories about Thelonious, his late father, a giant of Jazz. If you’re a Jazz lover, this podcast is for you. T.S generously shares with Albare his deepest thoughts and provided some insights that m...
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Ep. 7 - What David Bowie, Frank Zappa and King Crimson have in common? Answer: Adrian Belew
Today Albare speaks to Adrian Belew about his career with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, King Crimson and many more. He shares some great stories of what sets him apart other guitarists. Adrian is a visionary, the way he has conducted his career is tes...
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Ep. 6 The Cookers Cook
The Cookers Cook, this Albare interviewed from LA, 3 prominent members of the Cookers. Billy Harper, Billy Hart and David Weiss are big names in the Jazz world. They have given a close up into their history, revealed stories about Wes Montgomery, ...
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Ep. 5 The extraordinary Musical Career of Bill Evans, the Singer/Sax player
Bill Evans the Sax player is the namesake of the late Bill Evans the piano player. Bill also plays piano but he is most known for his Sax playing and lately for his singing. Like his name sake, he too played with Miles Davis and is on an incredibl...
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Ep. 4 Joe Chindamo insights
This episode with Joe Chindamo, pianist composer extraordinaire, took place in Joe’s own house. Perhaps I will avoid Joe’s house next time making a podcast as his dog Louis, was hyperactive that day… we managed to rescue the most important parts o...
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Ep. 3 - Interview with Joe Farnsworth
Joe Farnsworth is a drummer with an extraordinary ability. He has played with legends like Pharaoh Sanders, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton and so many other musical figures that have made the history of Jazz. Joe brings the tradition of Jazz to Bird's ...
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