TBJ220: Myles Blakemore
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On This Episode of The Brass Junkies:
Andrew and guest co-host Dr. Michael W. Nickens speak with trombonist of the United States Navy Band, Myles Blakemore
Myles’ brand new album, Bach-ish
The recording session he had that ended up being entirely unusable and what he learned from that experience
The moment he “got” Bach while listening to the Bach Cello Suites
What to look for in a space when recording (he gives a very specific answer!)
His love for Nina Simone and how it inspired Bach-ish
The free jazz ensemble he started at SMU that is still going today
What Mike Nickens learned from his time in the Creative Arts Ensemble at Michigan
How Myles goes about reinterpretting Bach
A phenomenal quote from the legendary Dave Taylor: “Those who stay inside, stay inside.”
His favorite thing about playing in the United States Navy Band
Why it is so special to him to teach at Howard University
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