Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Keyboardist, Composer, arranger, and Synthesist - Jason Miles is the special guest on episode 14 season 2 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

What a pleasure to chat with this legend of music. Let me ask you a question: What do Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Sting, Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, George Benson, Michael Jackson, David Sanborn, Vanessa Williams, and hundreds of other legendary artists and musicians have in common?
Yes...they've all worked with Grammy Award-winning producer, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and synthesist Jason Miles. For 46 years, Miles has contributed his vast array of talents and deep musicality to the success of these and countless other superstars and independent artists. This man's talent, knowledge, and stories could fill a book
Actually, Jason Miles will be doing just that. The book is almost complete and is titled - The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles...A Musical Biography. Jason gives me little snippets of insider backstage/room things that are covered in this new book.
One, never to stand still, Jason shares exciting insights into the motivation(s) for his latest projects completed just before covid and while in lockdown, and he's fired up and ready to take his latest album -  Kind of New- Black Magic out onto an International tour. This is a man with real genuine passion and energy for all things music, life, and love. Highly recommend you go over to his website, bookmark it and follow him on his social media channels.
Let's finish off with a quote about Jason Miles from another icon of the music industry;
 
“Jason Miles has raised the level of excellence for the musicians who have had the good fortune of working with him, myself included. He has enriched the lives of the millions of people who have listened to the music he plays, the recordings he produces, and the countless musicians he mentors and inspires. The work he did with my friends, Miles Davis and Marcus Miller have helped to define the modern face of jazz music."
​- Roberta Flack
Here is the website link I promised to keep up to date with ALL things -  Jason Miles Music - website. Plus his social media and music channels.  
And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing- Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite - and VoiceWrapStudio
 
Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
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Randy Brecker - Grammy Award-winning American trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer is our guest on Episode 11 - Season 3 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

I had such a fun time chatting with the legendary Randy Brecker from the amazing Brecker Brothers! Such an awesome and long career, we covered a lot of ground. He's a very generous and gracious man, and he had me in stitches!
Randy has had such an interesting life, his beginnings go back to being a founding member of Blood, Sweat, and Tears! His work with his brother and their band is legendary, along with his numerous other recordings, and compositions!
Here is the website link for Randy Brecker. Plus, all his social media channels are below.https://www.facebook.com/RandyBrecker/https://twitter.com/randybreckerhttps://www.youtube.com/user/RandyBrecker
Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher
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UK Jazz artist/producer/journalist Fiona Ross chats about her new album, women in jazz, and the London Jazz Fest! All on Episode 19, Season 3

UK Jazz artist/producer/journalist Fiona Ross chats about her new album, women in jazz, and the London Jazz Fest! All on Episode 19, Season 3.
Fiona Ross is one of those people that I keep coming back to. Fiona is very inspirational and very much a role model of what is truly the meaning of success as a creative artist. I spoke with her from her London home the night after her 5th new album launch gig. I could see from all the build-up to the event, and the buzz all over social media that this new (5th) album titled: "Red Flags and High Heels" was a resounding success even after just 24 hours! 
Fiona explained her motivation for this 5th album concept, and how it was clearly a progressive linear timeline as is weaved throughout all her albums to date. We also talked about her founding "Women In Jazz Media" It's simply birth to continued exponential growth, now with 16 team members and a UK parliamentary award for Jazz Media Excellence, and the promoting of equal rights for women in the UK jazz industry. 
I highly recommend you check out the consummate musicianship of Fiona and the other musicians on this wonderful album. The production is super professional quality for an album that is totally self-funded.
Look out for more coming with Fiona and me as I head over to the London Jazz Festival - reporting live for Music Matters Podcast and playing my bass guitar as a guest at one of Fiona's London Jazz Festival gigs.Website: Fiona RossFiona Ross - YouTube ChannelRecent press article on "Red Flags and High Heels" Fiona Ross - Social Media Channels & Music Outletshttps://www.instagram.com/fifi_ross/https://twitter.com/fifrosshttps://www.facebook.com/fionarossmusichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/59lPcyDIZJxmRqatvAjct8?play=truehttps://fionarossjazz.bandcamp.com/
Website: Women In Jazz MediaLinkTree - Women In Jazz Media
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Beyoncé, Madonna, Katie Perry ++ Remixer - (in case You Missed This?) Ralphi Rosario joins Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast EP.13

 
Ralphi Rosario is an American house musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group Hot Mix 5, which was formed in 1981. Ralphi is one of a small group that created what is now known as 'House Music' all around the globe. He shares many backstories and thoughts about all the various music industry names he's worked along-side and tells me some of the recent things he's been working on and what's just around the corner for his large music fan base. We could have talked for a lot longer and Ralphi is a guest I am looking forward to doing a part 2 with. 
Check out one of his many awesome House Music tracks - with this little taster he did with Giangi Cappai 'Bring the Soul Back - The Shamanic'
Rosario continues to work as a DJ and remixer and has released several full-length albums. He has remixed tracks by artists including INXS, the Shamen, Jomanda, Culture Beat, Gloria Estefan, Deee-Lite, Pet Shop Boys, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Giorgio Moroder, Michael Bublé, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Pussycat Dolls, Goldfrapp, Rihanna, Taio Cruz, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé.
For ALL 10 of Ralphi's social media links and for your convenience access via this page - Ralphi Rosario Social Media 
 
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Singer/producer nice guy Michael Best, aka ”Nitty Green”, is a member of RIFF, an R&B/Pop vocal group from Paterson, NJ - Episode 20, season 3 of Music Matters Podcast

Listen in on my great chat with singer/producer nice guy Michael Best, aka "Nitty Green", is a member of RIFF, an R&B/Pop vocal group from Paterson, NJ.
 
He's a true Entertainer, Singer-Songwriter, Vocal Producer, & Actor, with musical influences like Michael Jackson, Prince, Bobby Brown, Justin Timberlake, JayZ & Dr.Dre.
 
He first burst onto the music scene as a member of The group RIFF appearing in the 1989 biographical-drama film, with Morgan Freeman - "Lean on Me"  as the 'Songbirds' in the famous bathroom scene. 
 
This episode 20, season 3 as well as our entire episodes from seasons 1, 2 & 3 are available for you on all podcast outlets!
 
Catch up with Michael Best, aka "Nitty Green" on his various social media channels below:https://www.facebook.com/iamnittygreen/?ref=page_internal
https://www.instagram.com/nittygreen/?hl=en
 
https://www.youtube.com/c/NittyGreen/featured
 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rrX8pvXDxW3V46XqXfjm8
 
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#podcast #podcsstseries #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcaststudio #music #musician #musicians #singer #nattygreen
 
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Special guest is Terry Hale, bassist for 45 + years with the legendary George Strait and the Ace On The Hole Band! In Episode 18, Season 3 of Music Matters Podcast.

Listen in on my chat with Terry Hale, bassist for over 45 years with the legendary George Strait and the Ace In The Hole Band! On Episode 18, Seasons 3 of Music Matters Podcast.
 
Such a nice humble man with so many great stories, he’s the guy that actually hired George for their band many years ago!
 
Here is a direct link to Terry Hale's consummate Country & Western Discography - https://www.discogs.com/artist/2954707-Terry-Hale#images/29727100
 
Love this Song/Video - George Strait - Amarillo By Morning - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNibWP8f5PQhttps://twitter.com/GeorgeStraithttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmZHz5W3F17HraXlJveEJA
Keep up to date with all the George Strait Gig date news:
http://www.georgestrait.com/news/?year=2021
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Gold and Platinum drummer musician Manny Kellough, and lifelong friend of the legendary Billy Preston is my special guest on episode 17, season 3 of Music Matters Podcast.

I had an awesome podcast chat this week with gold and platinum drummer musician Manny Kellough, long-time drummer and lifelong friend of the legendary Billy Preston!
A great guy, with amazing stories! Amongst the many well-known musicians that Manny knows, he shares with the listeners about his close friendship with Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones drummer, and George Harrison of the Beatles. So...listen in on episode 17, season 3 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris.
Manny also recorded and performed with Larry Graham and Graham Central Station "Aint No Bout A Doubt it" and played percussion with The Rolling Stones on their "Goats Head Soup" tour!
Below are all the ways you can connect and follow Manny Kellough. Remember that this is your guy if you're looking for a consummate seasoned professional player to complement your music project(s).
MannyKellough.net
Manny Kellough's NEW Releasehttps://www.facebook.com/manny.kelloughhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w4juAH1R6A
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Globally known Gaga tribute artist Tierney Allen chats on Music Matters episode 16, season 3 with Darrell Craig Harris

Listen in on episode 16, season 3 of Music Matters with our fun new chat with globally known Gaga tribute artist Tierney Allen from her home in Las Vegas! Tierney was recently featured in TIME magazine! 
Darrell and Tierney talk about her beginnings, living and working in Las Vegas, her viral social media posts on TikTok, and more! Find her on TikTok @vegasladygaga - Music Matters is sponsored by Switcher Studio with support from Shure @Shure UK
 
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