September 6, 2016: If you've ever played in a middle school or high school jazz band or have seen the movies The Majestic, National Treasure, Remember the Titans, Armageddon, Star Trek: Nemesis, The Incredibles, Snakes on a Plane, Race to…
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Capathia Jenkins
August 22, 2016: I was very lucky to find a few minutes to speak with Capathia Jenkins this week. When not performing on TV and Broadway, she is busy crisscrossing the globe performing on the world’s biggest stages with the…
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Dave Black
August 13, 2016: In this episode we chat with percussion and publishing powerhouse Dave Black. Dave reminisces about first hearing the power of a drumline at a parade when he was 7 years old, purchasing and learning to play guitar…
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Clayton Cameron (The Brush Master)
July 20, 2016: I am happy to welcome a true drumming legend and personal hero of mine, The Brush Master: Clayton Cameron. In this episode we learn about Big C's (that's what Sammy Davis, Jr. called him) time in the…
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Donald Nally
July 5, 2016: My next guest and I have known each other for nearly a quarter century, the internationally acclaimed conductor Donald Nally. Having performed in many of his choirs while an undergraduate student at West Chester University in the…
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Jeffrey R. Smith
June 20, 2016 This episode of Backstage at The Enharmonic features the multifaceted Jeffrey R. Smith. We learn about Jeff's early days at home in New Jersey taking piano lessons, singing with the Philadelphia Boys Choir, his years on Broadway…
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Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
June 3, 2016 I'm happy to have Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser as the seventh guest on Backstage at The Enharmonic! Dr. Tim's legendary workshops, advocacy materials and educational resources have influenced and shaped the lives of millions of students and…
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Chris Coletti
May 13, 2016: Having unwittingly scheduled an interview for Friday the 13th made me a little nervous, however, Chris Coletti was an incredibly mirthful guest! He explains how he ended up playing the trumpet although he originally had aspirations of…
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Jerry Vivino
May 9, 2016 Perhaps best known as Conan O'Brien's saxman for the last 23 years today's guest, Jerry Vivino, shares stories about his foundation on the clarinet and hisparents profound influence on his life and career. A short lived xylophone…
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