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Episode 117 - The Larry Brown Group

THE LARRY BROWN GROUP (episode 2 of 2) www.sonicbids.com/larrybrowngroup Larry Brown learned from jazz legends such as Pat Martino, Houston Person, Jimmy Cobb, Victor Goines, John Scofield and Russell Malone and has performed at some of the country’s top jazz venues and festivals. He has performed with Hamiet Bluiett, Louie Bellson, Lew Soloff, Benny Golson and Curtis Fuller and received his Masters from NIU where he studied with jazz notables Fareed Haque, Willie Pickens and jazz educator Ron Carter.

Episode 116 - The Larry Brown Group

THE LARRY BROWN GROUP (episode 1 of 2) www.sonicbids.com/larrybrowngroup Larry Brown learned from jazz legends such as Pat Martino, Houston Person, Jimmy Cobb, Victor Goines, John Scofield and Russell Malone and has performed at some of the country’s top jazz venues and festivals. He has performed with Hamiet Bluiett, Louie Bellson, Lew Soloff, Benny Golson and Curtis Fuller and received his Masters from NIU where he studied with jazz notables Fareed Haque, Willie Pickens and jazz educator Ron Carter.

Epiode 115 - Duo Acoustico

DUO ACUSTICO Discovered at their regular weekly gig at Madison's Restaurant Magnus, Richard Hildner and Franklin Gomez play authentic South American guitar-stylings inflected with jazz voicings.

Epiode 114 - Dave Irwin

DAVE IRWIN Active as an original arranger and composer on the fingerstyle contest circuit, Dave Irwin brings his brilliant amalgam of fingerstyle Brazilian folk-pop-jazz to Mad Toast Live!

Episode 113 - Jangeun Bae Trio

Episode 2 of 2 South Korean-born Sony BMG recording artist, Jangeun JB Bae, began her professional career as a keyboardist and a composer for Korean pop artists. Jazz studies at North Texas State has lead to appearances at major jazz festivals in the US and abroad and tours with jazz great, Greg Osby, who will be featured on her second CD release. Osby says, "JB is a brilliant musician who is forging an honest and original path in modern jazz." www.myspace.com/jbfunkyjazz

Episode 112 - Jangeun Bae Trio

Episode 1 of 2 South Korean-born Sony BMG recording artist, Jangeun JB Bae, began her professional career as a keyboardist and a composer for Korean pop artists. Jazz studies at North Texas State has lead to appearances at major jazz festivals in the US and abroad and tours with jazz great, Greg Osby, who will be featured on her second CD release. Osby says, "JB is a brilliant musician who is forging an honest and original path in modern jazz." www.myspace.com/jbfunkyjazz

Episode 111 - Lojo Russo

Due to nasty weather, Lojo's last MTL appearance never happened, so we're excited to finally try it again! Her band history reflects her style of music--a little bit of everything. From psychedelic jam bands to Celtic and every kind of funk, folk, jazz, and jam combination you can imagine. Through it all she combines her sense of music with her sense of humor - sometimes outrageous, sometimes intense, always original. www.lojorusso.com

Episode 110 - Tret Fure

A major force in the Women's Music movement, Tret returns to MTL with new songs from her up-and-coming CD, "The Horizon". Her award-winning music career spans four decades and includes work with Lowell George and recording at Carnegie Hall. We're honored to have her back on MTL! www.tretfure.com

Episode 109 - Fermata

Combining the intimacy of Chamber Music with the boldness of Rock, Fermata brings power and honesty to each piece they perform. This union of traditional string instruments with new songwriting structures creates a sound that can best be described as Chamber Rock, or "Chamber pop for goths-who-smile." www.myspace.com/fermata

Episode 108 - Everett Thomas

Hailing from St. Louis, MO, the soft-spoken Thomas finds his place in the stories and words he finds in music, film, literature and life. His influences range from Tom Waits, Dylan, and Gram Parsons, Ralph Stanley, Cash, Paul Simon, and Otis Redding, to Jeff Buckley, Nina Simone, Ryan Adams, and the Velvet Underground. www.myspace.com/everettthomasmusic