Making It! with Terry Wollman show

Making It! with Terry Wollman

Summary: Welcome to “Making It With Terry Wollman”, the show that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the music biz.In the studio, the classroom, and in my travels, I so often get questions about the creative process, so I created this show to focus on what it takes to have a lasting career in the ever-changing landscape of the music business. You’re really in for a treat, as I have invited my friends, some of the best and brightest in music, to share their stories. I guarantee you’re going to love it.Time passes quickly, and I’ve learned that we should do what’s in our hearts, and do it well without apologies or excuses. I encourage you to create music in your own unique way and express your artistry with joy and abandon. Be willing to work uncompromisingly for what you believe in. Success will have a better chance of finding you when you live your life with integrity, focus, and passion. Be selfish with your discipline and selfless in your performance. And have fun. Remember, it’s called playing.Terry Wollman moved from Miami to Los Angeles after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Arranging. He quickly built a solid reputation as an in-demand Producer, Guitarist, Music Director and Composer. Terry has worked with an array of artists including Melissa Manchester, Billy Preston, The Crusaders, Little Richard, Wilson Phillips, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few. Terry has produced artists including Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Dave Grusin with Alan Bergman, and Melissa Manchester’s 20th album “You Gotta Love The Life” with special guests artists Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Dionne Warwick and Al Jarreau. Wollman’s debut album “Bimini” (1988) received worldwide critical acclaim. He recently released his 7th CD, a 25 year retrospective entitled “Silver Collection”. His first single “Welcome To Paradise” (featuring Terry with Dave Koz on alto sax) debuted at #1 Most Added on Billboard.

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 Tuck & Patti - Making It in Love and Jazz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3608

Tuck & Patti - Making It in Love and JazzHear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitFor 40 years this unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar jazz duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers.To understand Tuck & Patti, start with the wellspring of love within them, then their music begins to make perfect sense. Married 37 years, Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart continue to stoke the fires, not only of their own love, but also of their love of life and their passion for making music together. They have a long-standing tradition: Minimalist arrangements featuring Tuck's extraordinary virtuosity and Patti's rich mezzo soprano.Patti, renowned for her remarkable ability to touch hearts directly with her voice, exudes the soft, centered yet powerful graciousness of a gospel singer; Tuck almost wears his brain on his skin, anticipating the thousands of musical decisions he'll have to send to his ten fingers during the course of a performance. Seeing the virtuosity and complexity of Tuck's guitar work, most are surprised to learn that Patti is the actual writer, arranger and producer. Without even blinking, Tuck-the-problem-solver brags, "Patti writes and arranges; I am just the orchestra." https://www.tuckandpatti.com/ 

 Marilyn Tam - Making It as an International Business Leader | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3503

Marilyn Tam PhD is a speaker, author, consultant and board certified executive leadership coach. She was formerly the CEO of Aveda, President of Reebok Apparel and Retail Group, Vice President of Nike, and a successful entrepreneur who built four companies. Marilyn is a writer for Thrive/Medium on how to create a happy, healthy, successful, and dynamically balanced business and life. Brand Channel lists her as one of the four most prominent names in Ethical Business globally. She is one of the top 100 leadership speakers in the world according to Inc Magazine. Her life is an inspiring example of what can be achieved if one follows their dreams. Marilyn grew up as an abused and neglected child in Hong Kong, left home as a teen to come to America alone, and went on to achieve international business and humanitarian success. Her award winning book, “The Happiness Choice”, shows how and why happiness is crucial for business productivity and success, and for your physical, emotional, spiritual and financial health. http://www.marilyntam.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyntam 

 David Garibaldi - Making It as Tower of Power's Drummer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3504

David Garibaldi - Making It as Tower of Power's DrummerHear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitBorn and raised in the San Francisco bay area, David began playing drums in elementary school at the age of ten. At age seventeen, he started his professional career, and in 1966 joined the United States Air Force where he became a member of the 724th USAF band stationed at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington.Upon leaving the military in 1969, he returned to the bay area and on July 23, 1970 joined the legendary Tower of Power. It was in this setting that David became one of the most influential drummers of his generation and became known as an innovator in funk drumming.As a writer and performer David has worked with such artists as Patti Austin, Natalie Cole, Mickey Hart's Planet Drum, Boz Scaggs, The BBC Orchestra, Gino Vannelli, Talking Drums, The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Ray Obiedo, Wishful Thinking, Poncho Sanchez, and many others.Currently, David is once again performing and recording with the Tower of Power. In 1998, after an eighteen-year "break", he rejoined the group for some "unfinished business".Amongst David's many achievements:• Modern Drummer Magazine - Readers Poll Winner "Traditional R&B/Funk" category eight times. Five consecutive years from 1980-1985, another in 2003, again in 2007, and yet again in 2009. His name now permanently resides in that polls honor roll category for his lasting contributions to the percussive arts.• DRUM! Magazine - Readers Poll winner - 1998 Best Percussion Video "David Garibaldi featuring Talking Drums".Readers Poll winner – 2007 Drum Book of The Year, “The Code of Funk”• 1982-1989 percussion faculty at the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, California.• International clinician since 1980.• A featured columnist for Modern Drummer Magazine since 1979, and contributor to many other international drum publications.• Drum Loop CD: “Tower of Funk Classic Funk and R&B Drum Loops”• Educational videos, and DVD’s:"Tower of Groove, Part 1” (VHS) "Tower of Groove, Part 2" (VHS)"David Garibaldi Featuring Talking Drums" (VHS – DVD Fall 2009) “David Garibaldi Tower of Groove: Complete” (DVD)“Lessons: Breaking The Code” (DVD)• Drum set instruction books:"Future Sounds" "The Funky Beat""TimbaFunk" (Talking Drums, featuring Michael Spiro and Jesus Diaz) "Tiempo" (Talking Drums, featuring Michael Spiro and Jesus Diaz) “The Code of Funk”“Off The Record”• David's first book, "Future Sounds", was rated one of the 10 greatest drum books by Modern Drummer Magazine (August 1993)• Slagwerkkrant Magazine (The Netherlands)Readers Poll winner - 1997 Drum Book of The Year, "The Funky Beat"• David was presented with the Guitar Center Legends Award in 2008.• Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame 2012• Artist-In-Residence:Drummers Collective - New York, New York Accademia Musica Moderna - Milan, Italy• Endorsed by the following companies: Yamaha DrumsSabian Cymbals Vic Firth Sticks Latin Percussion Remo Drum Heads Audix MicsThe Buttkicker

 Lenny Castro - Making It as Top Percussionist in the Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3838

Lenny Castro - Making It as Top Percussionist in the IndustryHear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitThey say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this Musician. Lenny Castro was born in New York City on Sept. 19th. 1956. He began playing in Salsa bands with Johnny Colon and Eddie Palmieri at the age of 14. At age 19 he was discovered by Melissa Manchester and shortly after moved to L.A. with Melissa’s band, quickly establishing himself as a first call studio musician.Lenny has recorded and toured with artists including Melissa Manchester, Rolling Stones, Elton John, U2, Joe Sample, Toto, Boz Scaggs, Ricky Lee Jones, Wayne Shorter, Adele, Glen Frey, The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, George Benson, Steve Lukather, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Rufus and Chaka Kahn, Kid Rock, Liza Minelli, Maroon 5, Dave Koz, Micheal Bublè, Justin Beiber, Justin Timberlake, David Sanborn, Amy Grant, The Crusaders, The Wallflowers, Tom Petty, Dolly Parton, Clint Black, Dwight Yoachum, Rod Stewart, Al Jarreau, Bette Midler, George Duke, Joe Cocker and Joe Bonamassa.His new solo album is called “Hands of Silk and Stone.” Please welcome my guest today, Lenny Castro. 

 Ernie Watts - Making It as a "First Call" Saxophonist (Marvin Gaye, Frank Zappa, Tonight Show Band) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3558

Ernie Watts - Making It as a "First Call" Saxophonist (Marvin Gaye, Frank Zappa, Tonight Show Band)Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitTwo-time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players in music.  It has been nearly 60 years since he first picked up a saxophone, and from age sixteen on he has been playing professionally, initially while still attending school.  Watts has been featured on over 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always exhibiting his unforgettable trademark sound.  His signature sound was heard on countless TV shows and film scores, and recorded with Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, the Commodores, Earth Wind and Fire, Diana Ross, the Jacksons, Barry White, Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, and pop acts Glenn Frey, Carole King, Steely Dan, Stevie Nicks, Herb Alpert, Elton John, and a live recording, ‘Still Life”, with the Rolling Stones when he toured with them in 1981. A record with James Brown, “Soul On Top,” had James singing standards. Jazz artists recorded with included Sarah Vaughan, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Cannonball Adderley, Arturo Sandoval, Herbie Hancock, Henry Mancini, and Doc Severinsen, (Watts also was in Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show band for 20 years, from 1971 to 1991.)https://www.erniewatts.com/ 

 Michael Cole - Making It as an Actor with Mod Squad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3484

Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingit Michael Cole is an American actor. His career includes a leading role as Pete Cochrane on the television crime drama The Mod Squad, which ran 1968 to 1973. Cole has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, beginning in 1961 with a role in the film drama, Forbid Them Not. Other film credits include the role of Mark in the 1966 science fiction film, The Bubble, later re-titled Fantastic Invasion of Planet Earth, Spivey in the western Chuka (1967), Alan Miller in The Last Child (1971), which was nominated for a Golden Globe Award,a nd as Cliff Norris in Beg, Borrow or Steal (1973). He did a great deal of stage work after The Mod Squad went off the air, such as Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.

 Jeff Paris - Making It as a Multi-Genre Songwriter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3620

Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitJeff Paris is an accomplished keyboardist, guitarist, singer and award winning songwriter. “He has performed with Ringo Starr, Bill Withers, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Dan Fogelberg, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo', Frankie Valli, Dave Stewart, Cinderella, Y&T, and Eric Burdon.Jeff’s songs have been recorded by artists including Tower of Power, Jeffrey Osborne, Slash, George Duke, Sheena Easton, Billy Preston, Lita Ford, Vixen, Mr. Big, Johnny Halliday, Valeria Lynch, Coco Montoya, Robert Cray and Keb' Mo'.YOUTUBE LINKSUK MTV “Gods of AOR” interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnxWaMJ5O-8&t=0s&index=2&list=PLz2q_1UmsUNmldVZI1gGbGFiSDRIq5oH0“Waiting For Love” – Top 10 single by Jeff Paris and Brett Walkerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to0UO82kGtIMr. Big “Lucky This Time” by Jeff Parishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5tyMcWJ5D8Lita Ford “Gotta Let Go” by Jeff Paris and Lita Fordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bkMDbebxc

 Beth Lapides - Making It as a Comedian, Writer and Performer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3614

Beth Lapides - Making It as a Comedian, Writer and PerformerHear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitBeth Lapides is the creator of UnCabaret, now celebrating it’s 25th year. She’s hosted and produced it as a live show as well as for Comedy Central, Amazon and Comedy World Radio. She’s appeared in or on Sex and The City, NPR’s All Things Considered, Politically Incorrect and written for O Magazine, Elle Decor and all the LA Weekly, LA Times, Los Angeles Magazine and LA Yoga. She coached thousands of creatives, won numerous NEA’s and is the author “Did I Wake You?”. Her latest one woman show is “100% Happy 88% of The Time” which she has toured nationally and is currently writing as a memoir. 

 Frenchie Davis - Making It as an Actress and Vocalist | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3683

Frenchie Davis - Making It as an Actress and VocalistHear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitSongbird, Frenchie Davis is a world-renowned vocalist from Los Angeles, California and a graduate of Howard University. Her Theatrical credits include the Broadway cast of RENT, Dreamgirls, Cinderella Enchanted, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the National Tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’, for which she earned a Grammy Nomination. She was also a top-five finalist on the first season of NBC’s The Voice; a featured performer in Wanda Sykes’ Herlarious; and she's done voice over work on the hit Nickelodeon cartoon, Wonder Pets. An outspoken advocate for artists, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of color, Frenchie continues to wow audiences with her unique and versatile talent. She is currently enrolled in graduate school, earning an MBA in music business and she sits on the national advisory council for Human Rights Campaign's Historically Black Colleges and Universities project.https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFrenchie/https://www.instagram.com/frenchiedavis/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/frenchiedavis?lang=en 

 Ellis Hall - Making It as the Ambassador of Soul | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3573

“When people ask me about my blindness, I tell them, ‘I didn’t pay the electric bill on time…so they cut the lights out on me!’” – Ellis HallThrough the ages, there have been a number of famous blind African American male entertainers in Gospel, Blues, Soul and Pop but few as unilaterally gifted as Ellis Hall. What other man can claim to have written 3,800 songs, sung at the funeral of Helen Keller at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York and before Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, Africa, been a member of Oakland Soul band Tower of Power and a lead voice for the animated California Raisins, been nominated for a Ovation Theater Award for his very first stage role in “The Gospel At Colonus” (in which he sang, acted, and walked the stage and stair props mostly unattended), and penned the official song of the city where he grew up: Claxton, Georgia. Welcome to the unprecedented greatness of Ellis Hall.When it comes to music, Ellis Hall does it all. He is a seasoned and accomplished vocalist in possession of a powerful 5-octave range. He is a songwriter, arranger, producer and educator.  Across a career of 40-plus years and counting, Ellis Hall has proven himself as an all-around performer that has entertained audiences on five continents, sharing stages with giants ranging from James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Toby Keith to Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Bobby Womack, George Duke and Sheila E. His reputation of excellence earned Ellis the moniker, “The Ambassador of Soul.”www.Ellishall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEllisHallMusic/Twitter: @ellishallmusicInstagram: @ellishallmusicYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EllisHallMusic/videos

 Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez - Making It with Oingo Boingo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3631

After having been heard drumming with Toni Basil’s band by composer Danny Elfman and his longtime orchestrator, Steve Bartek, Johnny Vatos Hernandez was hired as a session drummer on Elfman’s first film score, “The Forbidden Zone”. Hernandez joined the original lineup of the famous band, Oingo Boingo, a position he held for seventeen years, until their breakup in 1995. During that time, the band released eight albums, toured the world and played thousands of concerts.After the breakup of Oingo Boingo, Hernandez joined the band, Tito and Tarantula and was featured in the Robert Rodriguez film, “From Dusk Till Dawn.” He had a rewarding time, touring Europe with Tito until 911, but at that point, he decided to return to Los Angeles to play jazz again. In the 1990s, Hernandez returned to regular session work for composers, like Jason Johnson, Steve Bartek and Bear McCreary. He was the drummer for Bear McCreary’s hugely popular “Battlestar Galactica” live orchestra concerts.For the past seven years, Hernandez has been touring with his own, Boingo Dance Party, a high energy, wild Oingo Boingo music show that features former members of Oingo Boingo. As well, Hernandez is the drummer for the Don Kubec Big Band and recently formed his own avant-garde group, Vlatko, featuring composer and arranger, Michael Vlatkovich on trombone (with whom Hernandez has played professionally for the past forty years). Vlatkovich is one of the leading talents among the Los Angeles improvisational scene. Playing unrestricted free style music always will be good for Hernandez’s soul. http://www.oingoboingodanceparty.com/ https://www.facebook.com/oingoboingodanceparty/

 Chazz Frichtel - Making It as a Bassist, Singer/Songwriter with Michael McDonald, Chuck Mangione and More | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3646

As a bassist, singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Chazz has recorded and performed with artists as talented and diverse as Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Chuck Mangione, Wilson/Phillips, Karla Bonoff, Perla Batalla, David Pack (Ambrosia) Chaka Khan, Maureen McGovern, Gregory Hines, Raquel Welch, Ann Jillian, Sheena Easton, Vonda Sheppard, Tony Orlando and many others.He can also be heard singing the title theme and playing bass on NBC’s “Saved By The Bell” which has aired continously from 1989 to today.Chazz has appeared on numerous recording for television and film soundtracks, commercials, jingles and many recording projects.He is a long standing member of AFTRA/SAG and endorses Sadowsky Guitars NYC.WEBSITE LINKS: www.chazzfrichtel.com. www.c-squaredcoffeeroasters.com

 Andy Snitzer - Making It as a Saxophonist with Paul Simon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3673

Now more than a decade and a half into his world travels as soloist and horn section anchor with Paul Simon, Andy Snitzer had a blast cavorting with musical gods throughout 2014 and 2015, on the historic “On Stage Together Tour” featuring the legendary singer/songwriter and Sting. Adding more history to those frequent flier miles, the versatile saxophonist toured the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. Now, a few years after soulfully chronicling life on the road (on his groundbreaking 2011 album Traveler), Snitzer explores and celebrates intimate places closer to heart and home, with American Beauty. The lush and melodic, sonically adventurous set artfully blends retro touches in groove and instrumentation with electronic-driven soundscapes and pattern-based motions. While keeping the rich, emotional thrust of his horn front and center, the creatively restless composer and artist continues to expand the textural palette he inaugurated on Traveler (and continued exploring on 2013’s The Rhythm). And after some years away from playing his alto sax, Snitzer happily rediscovers its impactful voice on five tracks of American Beauty – “On and On “She Loves Me,” “American Beauty,” “Willow” and “Montreal.”

 Jeremy Black, Co-Founder Sambazon Açaí - Making It as an Entrepreneur | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3625

Jeremy Black is a co-founder of Sambazon Acai.  Taking the leap from a successful career as a financial planner, Jeremy joined brother Ryan Black (CEO) and friend Ed Nichols in early 2000 to introduce açaí to the U.S.market.  In addition to helping create global awareness and demand for an unknown fruit, the team pioneered a sustainable business model in the Amazon to import organic, fair trade superfoods.Jeremy was a key player in Sambazon’s rapid growth from startup to a $100+ Million dollar global brand.  From meager beginnings of one product at a handful of juice bars around Southern California, Jeremy spearheaded the development of the brand, the products and the marketing for a full portfolio of products in frozen, juice, energy and supplement categories that are now sold in health food stores, juice bars and conventional grocery stores across the globe.  Over the past 17 years, Jeremy helped the Sambazon team create an entirely new category in the natural foods category and a business that creates positive socio-economic and environmental change. As an avid surfer, yogi and snowboarder, Sambazon has become a way of life for Jeremy, providing organic energy for worldwide travels and active pursuits. His latest project Zuma Sanctuary is an Airstream glamping retreat near his home in Malibu, CA. Jeremy attended Pepperdine University on an academic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.www.sambazon.comhttps://vimeo.com/jbsamba@sambazon@jbsamba@zumasanctuary 

 Paul Jackson Jr. - Making It as a Top Session Guitarist / Producer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3584

Paul JacksonJr. has appeared on the recordings of  Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, B.B. King, Selina, Jennifer Lopez, Luis Miguel, Jewel, Amy Grant, Bebe & CeCe Winans, Boney James, Kenny Rogers, Al Jarreau, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Joe Sample, Barry White, Chicago, and many others. Also on the underscore of many motion pictures such as “Get On Upâ€, “Zootopiaâ€, and “The Color Purpleâ€. More recently, Paul contributed his playing styles and composing chops to the Daft Punk CD, which garnered 5 Grammy Awards, was the #1 album in 104 countries and garnered Paul Grammy recognition for his contribution to the Album. He attributes all of his success to his Lord Jesus Christ, and the sacrifices made by his mother and father. His current CD, “Storie From Stompin Willie” garnered him 2 #1 singles at jazz radio. He was nominated for a grammy on his first solo project “I Came To Play”. Now Paul is working on a new solo CD entitled “More Stories” as well as a new project for the group Jazz Funk Soul featuring Paul, Everette Harp and, Jeff Lorber. http://pauljacksonjr.com https://www.facebook.com/PaulJacksonJrFanPage/https://twitter.com/pauljacksonjrhttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=paul+jackson+jr 

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