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- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
Kurt Elling: The Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer Who Made Berlin Angry
🔥 Kurt Elling: Why Winning a Grammy Made Me Work Even Harder, on the dopeYEAH talk podcast! 🎙🎷What happens when one of jazz's more inspiring artists shares his untold stories? 🎙 Rob Cass invites you to an unforgettable episode of musician interviews on the dopeYEAH talk podcast with Kurt Elling, the Grammy-winning jazz legend who has redefined vocal jazz with his unparalleled artistry and charisma. Kurt takes us on an artist journey from growing up in Chicago and falling in love with jazz music, to signing with Blue Note Records and performing with icons like Lang Lang and Al Jarreau.He shares musician stories about the unforgettable highs of his career, like winning multiple Grammys and performing alongside iconic musicians, and the lows, including "the most hideously awful thing that has ever happened" to him, yes, in Berlin. Plus, this artists interview covers his "no-assholes policy" in the band, and why all musicians deserve the spotlight.You'll also hear stories behind songs and stories of musicians from his Guilty Pleasures side project, which includes covers of AC/DC and U2 among others, and why he believes jazz must keep evolving instead of standing still, one of the more inspiring journeys in modern jazz music. He talks about how competition drives musicians to be better, and shares his own recipe for a happy marriage as a working musician.This is one of those rare industry interviews and celebrity profiles that doubles as a music podcast, packed with music history, insights on the future of jazz, and two exclusive live performances at the dopeYEAH club. Kurt's wit and passion for music will leave you inspired to rediscover jazz like never before.If you like musician interviews from Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you would love Rob Cass podcast as well.✨
- Oct 3, 20261h 40m
Mick Rogers On Playing With Manfred Mann, Frank Zappa, Adam Faith and others
🔥 Manfred Mann's Earth Band Guitarist Mick Rogers on the dopeYEAH talk Podcast! 🎸🎤What happens when an Essex kid who won his first talent contest singing Elvis grows up to play with Manfred Mann, Frank Zappa, and Jeff Beck? 🎸 In this episode of the dopeYEAH talk podcast, our series of musician interviews, Rob Cass sits down with Mick Rogers, guitarist of Manfred Mann's Earth Band and one of rock music history's most iconic guitarists, whose artist journey spans rock, jazz, rockabilly, and blues.Mick shares musician stories from his Essex childhood: his drummer father, Ted, his first band, The Cobras, at age 10, and winning a talent contest at the Cliffs Pavilion at 14 singing Mystery Train. He also recalls the 12-hour nights at the K52 club in Frankfurt backing Adam Faith and Helen Shapiro.There are wild stories from across continents, from Normie Rowe's Playboys at Expo 67 in Montreal and Procession's first-ever a cappella hit single to his one night as bassist in Frank Zappa's band on Pygmy Twylyte. He reveals how he went from Procession to Manfred Mann's Earth Band, why Manfred didn't know he played guitar, and the stories behind songs from the Earth Band's Bruce Springsteen covers. He also talks about the bebop band Zappa later wanted to form with him and the last studio session Jeff Beck ever recorded.Mick opens up about the Paul Jones charity gig where Eric Clapton told him to go solo, making the Genesis audition shortlist alongside Phil Collins, and the Bad Apples years with Jimmy Copley and Mickey Moody. From industry interviews and celebrity profiles to stories of musicians, guitar legends, and iconic guitarists who've shaped rock music history, this artists interview is a music podcast about one of rock music culture's most inspiring journeys, with insights into music production and the music business.If you enjoy musician interviews by Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you'll love the Rob Cass podcast too. ✨👉 CLEARAUDIOThis episode also features a special collaboration with clearaudio — the Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition turntable, inspired by his iconic Gibson Les Paul. Limited to 1,000 pieces, it blends high-end German engineering with artistic design and comes with a numbered special release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick — a true collector’s item. 🎸👉 Learn more via the link: https://bit.ly/4tGGudp
- Sep 24, 202656 min
Al Di Meola: Stories from a Lifetime Behind the Guitar
🔥 Al Di Meola on the dopeYEAH talk podcast! 🎸🔥Join Rob Cass for an unforgettable episode of musician interviews on the dopeYEAH talk podcast, an unforgettable conversation with guitar legend Al Di Meola at the dopeYEAH Club. In this exclusive episode, Al dives into stories from his remarkable career, one of the more inspiring journeys in modern guitar music. He recalls recording with Paco de Lucia, one of the world's most iconic guitarists, on the Elegant Gypsy album, where they created magic despite Paco not speaking English.Al opens up about his love for The Beatles, recording at Abbey Road, where he met Paul McCartney. On a separate occasion, he recalls seeing John Lennon record, and leaves a special message for Ringo Starr. He shares musician stories about receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from George Martin, and his experiences with iconic musicians like Chick Corea, highs and struggles included. He also talks about recording his latest album Across The Universe with producer Max Vaccaro from earMUSIC, and traces the path from taking LSD for the first time, to joining a band, to his eventual Carnegie Hall debut.You'll hear stories of musicians who shaped his sound, from making the "Land of the Midnight Sun" album to working with Steve Winwood. This artists interview covers Tigran Hamasyan, the qualities of great guitar players, and his collaboration with Tommy Emmanuel.This episode is packed with music history, untold stories, and inspiration from one of today's more inspiring artists, one of those rare industry interviews and celebrity profiles that doubles as a music podcast, blending jazz music, latin jazz, and world music into a sound all his own. You won't want to miss his thoughts on the future of music, plus stories behind songs like the one in The Sopranos, recorded live at the dopeYEAH Club.If you like musician interviews from Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you would love Rob Cass podcast as well.✨
- Sep 22, 20261h 10m
How Tiny Mistakes Make Great Records, According to Abbey Road Master Engineer Christian Wright
🔥 Abbey Road Mastering Engineer Christian Wright on the dopeYEAH talk Podcast! 🎛️🎶What happens when a 19-year-old runner making tea for Liam Neeson and Tom Baker grows up to master albums for Ed Sheeran, Radiohead, and Oscar-winning film scores? 🎛️ In this episode of musician interviews on the dopeYEAH talk podcast, Rob Cass reunites with Christian Wright, his colleague from ten years at Abbey Road Studios and one of the most trusted names in music production. Christian's artist journey spans rock music, classical, pop, and Oscar-winning film scores including Harry Potter, One Battle After Another, and Licorice Pizza.Christian shares musician stories behind songs like Tears for Fears' Songs from the Big Chair, his most challenging record, plus vinyl cutting credits for Massive Attack, Radiohead, Cream, Elvis, Ella Fitzgerald, and Björk. These are records tracing decades of iconic guitarists and rock music history. He opens up on why trust matters, on automatic mastering, why directors skip soundtrack masters, how social media brought artists back for their vinyl cut, and how his craft powers viral music success.There are also stories about the craft: why fewer tracks on vinyl improve quality, how mistakes make records alive, and how recording became a loop where mix is performance and studio is instrument. Christian reflects on a song producer's hardest job: letting a record go, and the insecurities of every finished product.Christian takes us into Abbey Road's history: from Elgar's EMI Studios origins to how the Beatles changed everything, and how one yes from George Martin shaped the best music production studio in the world as well as decades of iconic musicians and guitar legends. He shares how Star Wars and Indiana Jones saved Studio 1 from becoming an underground car park, and where it's heading next. From industry interviews and celebrity profiles to stories of musicians in the music business, this artists interview and music podcast celebrates rock music culture and inspiring journeys in music production.If you like musician interviews from Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you would love Rob Cass podcast as well.✨👉 CLEARAUDIOThis episode also features a special collaboration with clearaudio — the Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition turntable, inspired by his iconic Gibson Les Paul. Limited to 1,000 pieces, it blends high-end German engineering with artistic design and comes with a numbered special release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick — a true collector’s item. 🎸👉 Learn more via the link: https://bit.ly/4tGGudp
- Sep 1, 20261h 12m
Casey Abrams on American Idol Backstage, Jack Black and Learning from Legends
🔥 American Idol Bassist Casey Abrams on the dopeYEAH talk podcast! 🎸🎤From Jack Black belly dancing to jazz tours across Europe, Casey Abrams has lived one of the wildest post-American Idol lives imaginable. 🎤 In this episode of musician interviews on the dopeYEAH talk podcast, Rob Cass dives deep with the multi-instrumental madman to explore his artist journey through jazz music and rock music alike, from discovering music on a cruise ship to becoming one of jazz-pop's most beloved showmen. Expect laughs, chaos, and a lot of bass slaps.Casey shares how learning every AC/DC song and studying under a Miles Davis bandmate laid the foundation for his breakout on American Idol, where he stunned judges with raw talent, quirky charm, and fearless performances. He opens up about the pressure and joy of the show, one of the more honest stories of musicians navigating overnight fame, plus the biggest lessons he took away. It all led to surreal moments straight out of celebrity profiles, like dueting with Jack Black, and touring the globe with Postmodern Jukebox, whose videos have brought him real viral music success.Whether he's talking about his dream collab with fellow inspiring artists Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter, offering advice for future Idol hopefuls, or revealing things nobody knows about him, Casey never holds back on these musician stories. This is one of those genuinely inspiring journeys, an artist who stayed true to his roots no matter how wild the spotlight got.Casey even plays live for the dopeYEAH Club and teases a Grammy-winning album that's next. If you love music, jazz, Idol drama, or just great stories, this is one of those rare industry interviews that doubles as an artists interview and a music podcast, a genuine piece of music history from one of jazz's more iconic bassists.If you like musician interviews from Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you would love Rob Cass podcast as well.✨
- Aug 24, 20261h 6m
Rubén Blades & Luba Mason: A Powerhouse with 25 Grammy Nominations and 12 Wins
🔥 Grammy Legend Rubén Blades & Luba Mason on the dopeYEAH Podcast! 🎤🎶What does it take for a lawyer turned salsa legend to earn 25 Grammy nominations, win twelve of them, and still find time for Hollywood and a run for president of Panama? In this episode of musician interviews on the dopeYEAH talk podcast, Rob Cass sits down with Rubén Blades and his wife, singer Luba Mason, one of those rare musician stories reading like three careers in one. Blades built one of the most inspiring journeys in latin music, writing hits like Pedro Navaja and El Cantante, while earning a law degree and a Harvard master's in international law.The stories behind songs run deep: Paul Simon showing him an early version of Graceland before a single vocal was recorded, being asked young whether he'd be a musician or a lawyer, his first show at Madison Square Garden, and a catalog totaling twenty five Grammy nominations and twelve wins. Rubén also talks about Robert Redford offering him a leading role, his friendship with Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken, and his run for president of Panama followed by serving as Minister of Tourism. He and Luba get honest about the ups and downs of being a showbiz couple, and reflect on staying relevant from classic salsa to singing with Bad Bunny.It's one of those rare artists interview conversations, a masterclass in music history told by two iconic musicians whose catalog could fill several celebrity profiles. As a song producer behind some of salsa's biggest hits, and one of the most iconic vocalists to cross music, film, and politics, Rubén proves inspiring artists don't need one path, and why latin music history gives rock fans a new way to listen. This music podcast is for stories of musicians finding a second act, and viral music success reaching new fans through Bad Bunny.If you like musician interviews from Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you would love this one as well.✨👉 CLEARAUDIOThis episode also features a special collaboration with clearaudio — the Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition turntable, inspired by his iconic Gibson Les Paul. Limited to 1,000 pieces, it blends high-end German engineering with artistic design and comes with a numbered special release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick — a true collector’s item. 🎸👉 Learn more via the link: https://bit.ly/4tGGudp
- Aug 7, 202646 min
Jamison Ross: What It Takes to Sing While Keeping the Beat
🔥 Grammy-Nominated Drummer & Vocalist Jamison Ross on the dopeYEAH Podcast! 🥁🎤What happens when a voice this smooth comes from behind a drum kit? In this episode of dopeYEAH interviews, Rob Cass sits down with Jamison Ross, the Grammy-nominated drummer, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, and one of the rare musicians on Earth who can sing and play drums at the same time and make it look effortless.Jamison's artist journey started at his grandfather's church in Jacksonville, Florida, where he sang and played drums long before winning the 2012 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Competition for drums. He studied jazz at Florida State University and later earned his Master of Music at the University of New Orleans, a city he calls "the greatest gift of music to the world." His 2015 debut album, Jamison, recorded at Esplanade Studios in New Orleans and featuring a guest appearance by Jon Batiste, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. 🎶The conversation goes deep into the stories behind songs and the craft of soul music: his early collaborations with singer Carmen Lundy, the influence of Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye on his sound, why falsetto isn't considered cool anymore, and what actually makes a great song. As a song producer, Jamison also shares insight from producing Mykal Kilgore's Grammy-nominated "Let Me Go," and gives a live showcase of how singing and drumming together actually works. 🥁This is one of those musician interviews that doubles as a masterclass in freedom, rhythm, and following your ears. A must-watch for any fan of jazz music, soul, or musician stories about finding your own sound. 🎥 If you like musician interviews from Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you would love this one as well.✨🎧 Don't forget to:👍 Like🔔 Subscribe💬 Comment📲 Share
- Aug 2, 20261h 21m
The Grammy Win Nobody Expected: Nicole Zuraitis' Unlikely Story
🔥 Grammy-Winning Vocalist Nicole Zuraitis on the dopeYEAH Podcast! 🎤🏆What does it take to go from a childhood dream of being Whitney Houston to a Grammy Award, with a detour through opera, football, and self-taught piano along the way? 🎸🔥 In this episode, Rob Cass sits down with Nicole Zuraitis, the American jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger who won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for How Love Begins, one of the most compelling artist journeys in music today.Nicole traces her story from Waterbury, Connecticut, where she started singing at 11 and trained classically at NYU before a brief run in opera convinced her jazz was where her voice actually belonged. She talks candidly about teaching herself piano, coining her own term (Jazzlore, not folklore), and the sheer disbelief of a night in New York City when she found herself saying, out loud, "Oh my God, we are playing jazz in New York City!" It's one of the great stories behind songs in recent jazz history, and a window into how inspiring artists actually find their sound. 🎶The road from a 2019 Grammy nomination for her arrangement of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" with drummer Dan Pugach, now her husband, has led to back to back nominations in 2025 and 2026 for Live at Vic's Las Vegas and Little Fears. Nicole also gets real about being a woman in jazz, choosing between music and motherhood, what's genuinely terrifying about AI in the music industry, and why the best musicians she's ever met play weddings and bars, not arenas. 🎤Funny, honest, and unfiltered, this is one of those musician interviews that goes past the usual industry interviews and into the real stories of musicians building a life in jazz music, capped off with a live improvised song, an acoustic reworking of "I Dare You (Call My Name)," and a surprise duet with Rob on "Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay." A must-watch for anyone who follows music history, iconic musicians, or viral music success stories. 🎥✨If you like musician interviews from Rick Beato and Rick Rubin, you would love this one as well.👉 CLEARAUDIOThis episode also features a special collaboration with clearaudio — the Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition turntable, inspired by his iconic Gibson Les Paul. Limited to 1,000 pieces, it blends high-end German engineering with artistic design and comes with a numbered special release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick — a true collector’s item. 🎸👉 Learn more via the link: https://bit.ly/4tGGudp
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