a series of interviews
Podcast episodes
During their trio tour, drummer Jonas Burgwinkel joins Pablo Held to discuss their 20-year collaboration in the Pablo Held Trio with bassist Robert Landfermann. Other topics include Jonas’ current practice routine, bass drum technique, personal drum heroes, favorite albums, how to provide constructive feedback in a band, and how their friendship has influenced the trio’s music.
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Guitarist, singer and songwriter Wendy Eisenberg joins Pablo Held to discuss composition, studying the Great American Songbook, teaching music theory, and the upcoming extended version of her eponymous album. They also talk about their shared admiration of Judee Sill, Ellen Arkbro, Ben Monder and Chris Weisman. And Wendy also performs new songs in this episode!
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Shortly before embarking on a tour together, saxophonist Emilio Modeste joins Pablo Held to discuss his profound connection to the music of Wayne Shorter, what he learned from Wallace Roney, and the meaning of going ‘all the way’. They also talk about following Chick Corea around, Emilio’s composition ‘Elliptical’, Star Wars, and working with Cindy Blackman and Stanley Clarke.
Catch the Pablo Held Trio & Emilio Modeste on tour:
SEPT 10 // Osnabrück // Jazz49
SEPT 11 // Berlin // Zig Zag
SEPT 12 // Bielefeld // Bunker Ulmenwall
SEPT 13 // Cologne // Philharmonic Hall
SEPT 14 // Heilbronn // Zigarre
SEPT 17 // Schwäbisch Hall // Hospitalkirche
SEPT 18 // Stuttgart // BIX
SEPT 19 // Neuburg a. d. Donau // Birdland
tickets & more info at https://pabloheld.com/tour
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