John Pizzarelli – HuffPost 5.14.12

Mike Ragogna: John, What advice might you have for new artists? John Pizzarelli: Oh, me? If you’re talking about vocalists, I could start there. In this style of music, I think the best place to start is always as basic as you can start. I think singing the melody and getting yourself established is always […]

A Conversation with John Pizzarelli – HuffPost 5.14.12

Mike Ragogna: John, you’re forty albums in, so we have a lot to talk about. But let’s start with Double Exposure, your latest project. How did you choose the material for your projects? John Pizzarelli: I make lists of what I want to record throughout the year on plane flights or train rides or in my […]

A Conversation with Trevor Rabin – HuffPost 5.11.12

Mike Ragogna: Trevor, thank you so much for your time. We’ve got lots to talk about, but let’s start with what inspired you to record you latest album, Jacaranda? Trevor Rabin: Well, obviously, having been in Yes for many years and then taking a long, extended move away from that to do film scores and my […]

Trevor Rabin – HuffPost 5.11.12

Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Trevor Rabin: It’s really quite strange because the old cliché is to stay true to yourself, and it doesn’t hurt to be able to read music and understand it from that point of view. Although it’s not essential, it certainly hasn’t hurt anybody. My son is […]

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A Conversation with The Jonas Brothers’ Joe Jonas – HuffPost 5.10.12

Mike Ragogna: Joe, how’s it going? Joe Jonas: It’s been going really well. It’s a pretty easy day, we’ve been running around, but it’s been pretty good. MR: Joe, how are you involved with the new Pepsi Pulse initiative? JJ: Pepsi and I have teamed up together to encourage my fans and encourage people out […]

The Jonas Brothers’ Joe Jonas – HuffPost 5.10.12

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Joe Jonas: I think the biggest advice I have for new artists is know that all this can go away tomorrow and really respect the people around you and treat them right. This isn’t an opportunity that many people have. Also, even though you might […]

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