Big Noise...From Planet Earth

Jazz and Broadway drummer Rich Rosenzweig combines in-depth interviews with the some of the best freelance musicians in New York City and across the country, and pairs the discussion with his special challenge: each guest must lay down their own improvised tracks over previously recorded drum vignettes created by Rich. No other rules, no boundaries- the sky’s the limit. What follows is a fascinating compare-and-contrast of creative minds. That, along with some illuminating and at times hysterical discussion of the lives and careers of some of the best guns-for-hire in the professional world of music. Season One: Bassists/Duets Season Two: NEW!-Various Instrumentalists/Trios

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Big Noise...From Planet Earth

Bassist John Hébert- 6.5.21

June 23, 2021 • Rich Rosenzweig • Season 1 • Episode 9

Just turn on, press record, and play.
At about the halfway point in our interview, John casually mentions that he just received word that a record he’s on, “The ReMission”, led by pianist Andy Milne with drummer Clarence Penn, had just won a Juno (the Canadian Grammy). Fact is, John himself has been named several times in the Downbeat Critic’s Poll, as a bassist and leader, and has become over the last decade one of the most sought-after jazz bassists in NYC. He’s an incredibly expressive and open musician, having played with Lee Konitz, Fred Hersch, Andrew Hill, Toots Thielemans, Maria Schneider, and tons more. AND, he approached our duets in an obvious yet brilliant way that no one previously had attempted (a mini-“Big Noise” milestone). His story stretches from New Orleans to New York, with a wild, musical stop under the New Jersey Turnpike that’s for all to see and hear on YouTube. Once you check that out, I'm fairly sure an Hébert rabbit hole binge will follow.

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