The Brass Junkies

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The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass tuba player Andrew Hitz and a rotating cast of characters, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.

TBJ221: TBJ Gives Thanks
Andrew is joined by seven brass players who share thoughts about a musician they were thankful for in 2023. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Guests Giving Thanks: Sasha Romero...
TBJ220: Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band
Andrew and guest co-host Dr. Michael W. Nickens are joined by trombonist Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ►...
TBJ219: Jen Oliverio
Andrew and guest co-host Buddy Deshler are joined by trumpeter, coronetist, and flugelhornist Jen Oliverio Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ►...
TBJ218: Ryan McGeorge of "The President's Own" Marine Band
Andrew is joined by Ryan McGeorge, euphonium player for "The President's Own" Marine Band Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/...
TBJ217: Marcus Grant
Andrew and guest co-host Michael Nickens are joined by trumpeter and composer Marcus Grant. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/...
TBJ216: Listener's Choice - All Things Sam
This Listener's Choice is all questions about the late, great Sam Pilafian. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
TBJ215: Luke Spence
Andrew is joined by trumpet player Dr. Luke Spence, fresh off playing in a dream team trumpet section for the first ever performances of the International Pride Orchestra.Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
TBJ214: Jamie Lipton, John Caputo + Betsy Jones on All Things NABBA
Andrew is joined by three phenomenal euphonium players, Jamie Lipton, John Caputo and Betsy Hones, to talk all NABBA and the British-style brass band scene in the US. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
TBJ213: Jeff Conner from the Brass Career Intensive
Trumpet player Jeff Conner of Boston Brass joined Andrew for a session on building a world-class chamber ensemble at the Brass Career Intensive. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
TBJ212: Kelly Langenberg
Horn player and very-soon-to-be Doctor Kelly Langenberg joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jeff Nelsen of Canadian Brass to talk about horn and the challenges of being a female brass player. Become a Patron ►...
TBJ211: Zenas Kim-Banther
Phenomenal trombonist Zenas Kim-Banther joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jim Nova to talk about trombone and horses. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ►...
TBJ210: John Fedchock
Jazz trombone legend John Fedchock joins Andrew and guest co-host, former Brass Junkies guest, and John's wife Jennifer Wharton to talk about his amazing career that spans over four decades. Become a Patron ► Show Notes ► Facebook ► ...
TBJ209: Glenn Van Looy
International euphonium sensastion Glenn Van Looy joins Andrew and guest host Hiram Diaz from Switzerland to discuss his career as one of the most in-demand euphonium soloists in the world. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/...
TBJ208: The Making of Class Brass Featuring Marty Hackleman
Horn legend Marty Hackleman takes us behind the scenes for the Empire Brass recording session for their album Class Brass. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ►...
TBJ207: Best of 2022
A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each. Matt Neff of the North Carolina Symphony on getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional career (2:51) Kevin Newton of Imani...
TBJ206: Rex Richardson
Trumpet superstar Rex Richardson joins the show to talk about his new book, 100 Days of Trumpet Practice, and to offer practicing tips for all brass players. Become a Patron ► Show Notes ► Facebook ► Instagram ► The Brass Junkies is...
TBJ205: Remembering Floyd Cooley - Brass Legacy Project
The latest installment of the Brass Legacy Project celebrates the life of former Principal Tuba of the San Francisco Symphony Floyd Cooley. Special guests: Kevin Harrison - Axiom Brass Daryl Johnson - Louisville Symphony Orchestra Pete Link - Kyoto...
TBJ204: Pete Sullivan - Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pete Sullivan joins Andrew along with special guest co-host Jim Nova for Episode 204 of The Brass Junkies. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
TBJ203: Andrew & Friends Give Thanks
Andrew is joined by friends to share what they're grateful for! Become a Patron ► Show Notes ► For the annual episode giving thanks, Andrew is joined by five friends of the show: ► Shelagh Abate - The Horn Queen of Broadway...
TBJ202: Andrew Dougherty
Andrew Dougherty joins TBJ for a special Winning the Audition! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/...

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