Welcome to Bleav in Guitar Life with John Heussenstamm.
Larry Ferrara is one of the top classical guitarists in the world and has been living and teaching in San Francisco. John and Larry go back to their school days where it all started and share their love and enthusiasm for guitars and music.
John Heussenstamm interviews Carl Verheyen possibly the most recorded guitarist in history.
Pierre Bensusan is a leading figure in acoustic guitar music. This is an in-depth conversation loaded with recording tips and personal insights into how he produces his music and conducts his life in the guitar world.
In a casual setting talking over the phone JIMMY HASLIP, original Yellow Jackets founding member, shares his insights and experiences about producing and playing bass with Alan Holdsworth, Robben Ford, Tommy Bolin, and many other musicians throughout his outstanding career.
Vail Johnson has played the bass the world over. Not only in the Kenny G band but with many other legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Keg Mo, and the list goes on and on. He has a wealth of knowledge about being a professional musician. Within this interview he doesn't hesitate point out the right and wrong way of doing things in his humble opinion. Get ready for a journey to Bassland and try not to get hurt. Nothing but a fun ride!
Baba Elefante is a virtuoso playing upright acoustic and electric basses. He's been a leading professional performer and an active educator giving thousands of private lessons also conducting hundreds of workshops and classes. Always enthusiastic about music he talks as if he's just getting started but he's been playing well over fifty years! There's plenty more to learn about everything and Baba Elefante is ready to teach us.
Larry Koonse has established himself as a jazz performer, educator, and recording artist. There are literary millions of guitarists but very few reach the level of a Larry Koonse. It is obvious in listening to this podcast he is an exceptional person. His destiny seems to have been mapped out and it is all there for us to enjoy.
So you practice and put in the hours and build your confidence. When you feel you're ready you pack your bags and put your favorite guitar in its case and with it head for the airport. What could possibly go wrong? It takes a serious commitment but that's what OZ NOY did and we're glad for that. He arrives in New York and step by step makes a career out of his artistic guitar playing. It's a wonder to listen to him tell the story.
He's played with Kenny Loggins, Dave Mason, Beth Midler, and the list goes on -- imagine being too tired to travel with world-class bands. At one time Vernon Porter was in such demand he needed a break. Not a bad problem to have but he was ready for something new and more uplifting. He stopped the runaround for a while and focused on devotional music. He's an inspiration to all that know him and his music does the talking for him. But talk about everything he does here in this podcast. He's a delight to listen to. Hope you enjoy the interview.
