Bassist Matt Dwonszyk talks about Education, Hartford, music and about his latest release, "Wonderful World" now Available! His gig on October 4th at the Side Door. He gets into his education at the Artist Collective and The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. Now in NYC, Matt, is one of the hardest working bassists on the scene. Mattdwonszyk.com trrcollective.com
Sep 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 16
"Pictures at an African Exhibition" Single available now everywhere! Thanks to all of our Patreon contributors, we can't do it without you! Please visit our Patreon channel to learn how to join and help us drive more content like this out! Search TRRcollective on any platform and like comment and subscribe! Pre-order now on iTunes, release date is 4/20/2018 Darryl Yokley is a uniquely gifted artist with a vast array of skills at his disposal. Not only is he an accomplished saxophonist, but he is...
Mar 23, 2018•19 min•Ep. 15
Zaccai Curtis talks about Darryl Yokley's new release "Pictures at an African Exhibition" with Andy Honorat. Dropping 4/20 this CD has its first single available. They also go over what in store next for TRR including Nelson Bello/ Homey Ramos Trombeatz, Marcus Persiani's Urban Fictions and Los Pleneros 21. Check out our Patreon/ YouTube pages for new videos and content. https://www.patreon.com/TRRcollective YouTube http://truthrevolutionrecords.com...
Feb 07, 2018•33 min•Ep. 14
Zaccai Curtis gives the lowdown on what's new at TRR, including fresh weekly articles and a new office, and gives updates on Sarah Elizabeth Charles' activities with Christian Scott, Ray Vega with the Curtis Brothers, and Little Johnny Rivero at Dizzy's. More to come soon!
Nov 03, 2017•14 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Zaccai talks with Haneef Nelson and Natalie Fernandez about Hartford's Monday Night Jazz Fest with Paul Brown, life in LA, respecting the audience, and the traditions of jazz culture that can't be learned in a classroom.
Aug 16, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 12
The Curtis Brothers Talk With Trumpeter Jonathan Powell on whats happening currently with his music. Eddie Palmieri and others. They talk about his joiurney in music as a youth and what it's like to be a music in today's world. Thanks to our Patreon members for helping us do things like this. If you would like to see moire of this content and help us do what we do please vvisit our Patreon channel at Patreon.com/trrcollective. More coming soon!
Jun 30, 2017•32 min
Zaccai and Josiah Woodson talk about Jazz, and his project Suite Elemental. take a listen to his tunes "Air" and "Feu." Josiah gets to talk about branding his music, his early musical development, band members, compositions, B.A.M. and how to follow him in what he's doing. Please support our Patreon page ( patreon.com/trrcollective ) and check out the video of this podcast and more! Thanks to all of you who already do and know that you are making this happen! TRRcollective.com...
May 19, 2017•55 min
Here we talk about His time in Japan, history with his mentors Jack McLean and Steve Davis and our band 'Insight' We discuss his music and inspiration behind his new CD "RayMack"
Jul 06, 2016•58 min
No Chordtet’s self-titled debut recording was featured on Jazz After Hours, the nationally syndicated NPR radio show, as well as Tom Reney’s Jazz Alamode on WFCR, among others. The ensemble performs original compositions as well as works of other composers, and does not use a chordal instrument to outline the harmonic material, but rather the bass and horns serve this function.The group’s members are Dave Santoro bass, Tom Melito drums, Peter McEachern trombone and George Sovak saxophones. "Subc...
Apr 21, 2016•13 min
Jonathan Powell Talks About Beacons Of Light With Jonathan Michel His concepts behind the new recording and his band nu Sangha. “And the young trumpeter Jonathan Powell is brilliant. At times listening to Powell makes one think, of a young Freddie Hubbard tempered with Lester Bowie’s flair for unpredictable phrasing and melodrama.” Duck Baker, Jazz Times On Beacons of Light , trumpeter Jonathan Powell pays tribute to some of the great minds of our time, people who touched the hearts and minds of...
Apr 12, 2016•5 min
Zaccai Curtis and Brevan Hampden talk to Drummer, Willie Martinez, from 'La Familia Sextet' about everything from Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, his history and Latin Jazz to what is happening on the latin jazz scene today! Check out his facebook page and website williemartinez.com and subscribe! His CDs, "Family" and "After Winter, Spring" are available so pick up these great independent Latin Jazz recordings! Reach us at podcast@truthrevolutionrecords.com with any suggestions, comments, questi...
Apr 03, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Zaccai Interviews the members of The Bridge Trio and their new CD, "The Search Departure." Joe Dyson - Drums, Max Moran - Bass and Conun Pappas - Piano. Check out this great young band talk about their success in the music world.
Feb 04, 2016•29 min
Mitch Frohman talks with Zaccai Curtis about history with Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria and his new bands, the Mambo Legends and Mitch Frohman Latin Jazz Quartet featuring the Curtis Brothers. He talks about Sex and the City and his contribution to the sound track as well as his thoughts on Latin Jazz including Machito and his background of how he got into the music. Check out his music at TruthRevolutionRecords.com
Nov 04, 2015•43 min
Zaccai Curtis Interviews Master Percussionist Wilson Chembo Corniel after performing at the Northampton Jazz Festival featuring Ray Vega. Chembo talks about his experience in the music business as a record label owner and musician. He developed into a hard-hitting, versatile, and highly sought-after professional percussionist, working with artists like Chucho Valdés , Larry Harlow , Tito Puente , Celia Cruz , Machito , Grady Tate , Hilton Ruiz , Dave Valentin , Willie Colón , Angela Bofill , Ste...
Sep 15, 2015•20 min
Ray Vega discusses his career from his work with Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto till the present day. His new CD 'Chapter Two' is available now at TruthRevolutionRecords.com
Sep 14, 2015•29 min
Saxophonist Ray McMorrin tell all about his new record to be released on Truth Revolution Records. Ray discusses "My Vibe" (the new CD) as well as his choice in single track choice, Jackie McLean, Hartford, Japan and more!
Aug 27, 2015•15 min
What Not To Do when booking events, shows or trying to get gigs. Zaccai Curtis quickly interviews Andres Chapparo of ChapparoArt.com about his experience being successful when organizing events and booking venues. (Short interview, full length is coming soon!)
Jun 19, 2015•5 min
Luques Curtis, bassist for Eddie Palmieri, Sean Jones and many others talks about music, music business, Donald Harrison, Ralph Peterson, Insight, Christian Scott, Curtis Brothers, TRR and more. Check out his recording at TruthRevolutionRecords.com 'Completion of Proof' 'BloodSpiritLandWaterFreedom' and 'A Genesis'
Mar 03, 2015•1 hr 17 min
Honduran/Spanish Artist Eva Cortés, Releases a New Jazz Record For The First Time in America. EVA CORTÉS BRILLIANTLY FUSES LATIN AMERICAN RHYTHMS AND A FLAMENCO SOUND WITH A TOP-NOTCH NEW YORK JAZZ BAND. CORTÉS EMBRACES NEW LAND WITH HER SIXTH RECORD RELEASE "IN BLOOM” Featuring: Romain Collin, Kendrick Scott, Luques Curtis, Mike Moreno Produced by Matt Pierson with Special Guest: Christian McBride Honduran singer and composer Eva Cortés possesses one of today’s most compelling new voices in jaz...
Feb 26, 2015•3 min
Truth Revolution Records announces the release of rising bassist Aidan Carroll’s debut album Original Vision on March 3. With over nine years experience, Carroll has performed and recorded in New York and internationally with greats like Aaron Goldberg, Seamus Blake, Fred Hersch, and Melody Gardot. Most recently he is the featured bassist on tour with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer. His work infuses the influences of his musical gurus to create a nuanced, dynamic album with a soulful...
Feb 26, 2015•40 min