Name: Jimmy Jam Part 1: Hall of Famer & Grammy winning writer/producer talks music career & life lessons @gowithelmo
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Jimmy Jam Part 1: Hall of Famer & Grammy winning writer/producer talks music career & life lessons

Go with Elmo Lovano 2026-09-27 | Jimmy Jam Part 1: Hall of Famer & Grammy winning writer/producer talks music career & life lessons

George Clinton: Writing Flashlight, Give Up the Funk, Atomic Dog, Sampling, Grammys, Leadership

Go with Elmo Lovano 2025-01-02 | Episode 62: George Clinton. Step into the Mothership as we welcome the legendary George Clinton, the godfather of funk and mastermind behind Parliament-Funkadelic, on this week’s episode of Go With Elmo Lovano!!

From shaping genres to leading a musical revolution, George reflects on his 7 decade career, the stories behind his iconic hits, and the vision that has kept him evolving until today. We go back to the early days with Parliament and Funkadelic, sharing the origins of hits like "I Wanna Testify" and how he’s constantly pivoted with time, embracing changes in music and culture.

He opens up about the impact of sampling, why he decided to lean into it and how. We get into the magic behind iconic recording sessions like Flashlight, Atomic Dog, Give Up the Funk and One Nation Under A Groove, unearthing how those tracks came to life. We talk about building community, his dedication to getting his people paid, what it means to be a leader with vision, and quitting drugs.

We touch on Prince inducting him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and their unique relationship. And of course, we get George's thoughts on aliens, artificial intelligence and where the world is headed. This is an unforgettable conversation with a true legend who’s still shaping the sound of tomorrow. Let’s funk it up!

‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights.

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:08:42 - EDDIE MURPHY BIOPIC
0:11:29 - PARLIAMENT - I WANT TO TESTIFY, THE FUNKADELICS
0:16:10 - CHANGING GENRES AND CHANGING WITH TIME
0:21:55 - SAMPLE SOME OF THIS, SAMPLE SOME OF THAT
0:23:06 - EMBRACING SAMPLING
0:27:13 - BUILDING A MUSIC COMMUNITY, GETTING YOUR PEOPLE PAID
0:29:47 - CREATING A COMMUNITY
0:32:40 - MAGGOT BRAIN PSYCHEDELIC - FREE YOUR MIND
0:34:42 - GIVE UP THE FUNK SESSION
0:37:55 - MOTOWN, HOOKS AND PUNS
0:38:47 - FLASHLIGHT SESSION, BAR MITZVAHS
0:42:37 - ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE, CASSETTE MIX
0:45:55 - ATOMIC DOG
0:50:19 - BEING A LEADER AND HAVING VISION, QUITTING DRUGS
0:56:46 - ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, PRINCE
0:58:29 - ALIENS
0:59:09 - PRINCE LOOKED UP TO GEORGE
0:59:49 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
1:02:43 - WHERE IS THE WORLD GOING?

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Alissia is nominated for Producer of The Year at this years #grammys!! #alissia #producer

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Alissia: Producer of The Year GRAMMY Nominee, Anderson .Paak, Prince, Bootsy Collins, Bass, Berklee

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-27 | Episode 61: Alissia Benveniste, aka Alissia, quickly makes an unforgettable impression on people. Her bass playing first caught the attention of Prince, Quincy Jones, and Bootsy Collins, even though she had only been playing for a few years. While at Berklee College of Music, Alissia created a wave that has only grown bigger, with her bass videos going viral on YouTube and Instagram. Her tone, sound, style and talent captivate instantly.

Now, Alissia is nominated for PRODUCER OF THE YEAR at this year's GRAMMYs, having spent the last handful of years writing and producing with Anderson .Paak (on nearly all of his projects), Kaytranada, Bruno Mars, Mary J. Blige, BJ The Chicago Kid, NxWorries, Rae Khalil, Bootsy Collins, and more. Alissia, is kind, down to earth, and a truly talent multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. We dive deep with Alissia on how she got where she is today and what is next. Here's the conversation with our dear friend, Alissia!

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:04:26 - BASS, BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
0:05:23 - PRINCE & BOOTSY COLLINS, LEARNING BASS
0:09:39 - PRINCE
0:17:16 - PRODUCING BOOTSY, PLAYING WITH GEORGE CLINTON, BERNIE WORRELL, LOUIS CATO
0:22:21 - CREATING “BASS RIGGED SYSTEM” WITH VICTOR WOOTEN AND STANLEY CLARKE
0:24:05 - GEORGE CLINTON
0:25:05 - ANDERSON .PAAK
0:28:17 - CREATIVITY, ROUTINES, MANAGING PROJECTS
0:31:33 - HOW TO PRODUCE A SESSION AND PROVIDE VALUE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
0:36:15 - KAYTRANADA
0:37:42 - PRODUCING ALBUMS, BJ THE CHICAGO KID
0:39:23 - YETI BEATS, ROGÉT CHAHAYED
0:39:49 - RAE KHALIL, QUINCY JONES
0:44:52 - GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
0:46:56 - MORE THAN JUST A BASSIST
0:47:31 - INSPIRING WOMEN
0:49:18 - PERSONAL PROJECTS
0:54:11 - THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING... THE NEXT 3 YEARS
0:55:38 - BOOGIE NIGHTS, JAMMJAMS,, MUSIC COMMUNITIES
1:01:44 - ELMO’S NEW PROJECT WITH TERRACE MARTIN AND OMAS KEITH
1:02:03 - PRODUCER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION, MARIAH CAREY

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How @zedd changed @jacobcolliers life. #jacobcollier #zedd #djesse #telos #grammys #musicpodcast

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-24 | How Zedd changed Jacob Collier's life.

From Episode 59 with Jacob Collier and Episode 60 with Zedd.

How Zedd Changed Jacob Colliers Life

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-23 | Watch the full Interview with Zedd here: youtu.be/fE70qCecu5U?si=vF-v7GiUs2xrB4-W

From Go With Elmo - Episode 60: Zedd.

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@zedd on how he makes a drop. #zedd #telos #musicproduction #producer #musicproducer #edm

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-23 | @Zedd on how he makes a drop.

From Episode 60 of Go With Elmo: Zedd

#zedd #telos #musicproduction #producer #musicproducer #edm

Zedd Talks F1, Friendship with Lando Norris, and Doing a Hot Lap

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-21 | Watch the full pocast with Zedd here: youtu.be/fE70qCecu5U?si=vF-v7GiUs2xrB4-W

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Zedd Talks About His Early Days with Skrillex

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-20 | Watch the full pocast with Zedd here: youtu.be/fE70qCecu5U?si=vF-v7GiUs2xrB4-W

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Heres @zedds inspiration for creating his GRAMMY nominated album, Telos #zedd #telos #grammys

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-19 | Here's Zedd's inspiration for creating his GRAMMY nominated album, "Telos"

From Episode 60: Zedd

#zedd #telos #beamiller #ellis #grey #bava #theollman #ollman #remiwolf #jeffbuckley #dorajar #mesto #johnmayer #muse #mattbellamy #dreambrother #shanti #lucky #1685 #outoftime #tangerinerays #nogravity #sona #descensus #automaticyes

Zedd: Grammy Nomination, Production Secrets, Drops, Telos, Muse, John Mayer, Skrillex, Coachella 25

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-19 | Episode 60: Zedd. Joining us today is one of the biggest artists and DJs in the world, Zedd. Fresh off a GRAMMY nomination for Best Electronic Album for his latest masterpiece, TELOS, Zedd dives into the nine-year journey behind the album, sharing how timeless chord progressions, creative isolation, and a relentless pursuit of perfection shaped this epic project.

We explore the incredible collaborations with Muse, John Mayer, Jeff Buckley, and Remi Wolf, uncovering how each artist brought their unique energy to the album. We also dive into how he conceptualizes creating drops, programs his drums, and how he made billion stream hits like "Stay" and "The Middle." Zedd reflects on his early days touring with Skrillex and how far he’s come all the way to headlining Coachella this year.

Beyond the music, we talk about his life. world-building in his work, and our mutual love for Formula 1 and watches. From his friendship with Lando Norris to cataloging synth patches, this episode is a deep dive into the mind of one of the most brilliant humans in the game. He shares his process, his passion, and the incredible highs and challenges that come with creating something this monumental. Let’s go!!

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:54 - JACOB COLLIER
0:05:46 - TELOS
0:09:18 - PLAYLISTS VS. ALBUMS
0:12:43 - CLARITY, TRUE COLORS, MUSIC JOURNEY
0:17:07 - STAY, THE MIDDLE
0:18:27 - SINGLES AND PREPARING FOR TELOS
0:20:17 - MUSE, BACH
0:22:21 - MATT BELLAMY
0:25:02 - YOU CAN’T PLAN CREATIVITY
0:26:24 - GETTING THE FULL MUSE BAND, SESSIONS
0:27:58 - JEFF BUCKLEY, MAKING DREAM BROTHER
0:32:26 - COLLABORATORS OF TELOS FELT LIKE FAMILY
0:33:31 - PRODUCING VOCALISTS
0:35:16 - DRUMMING, PRODUCING DRUMS
0:38:03 - LIFE IN L.A. AND WORLD BUILDING
0:45:25 - SHANTI
0:49:38 - TELOS LIVE SHOW
0:50:41 - LUCKY, REMI WOLF
0:53:35 - TOURING, COACHELLA
0:55:22 - SKRILLEX, EARLY TOURS
1:00:33 - PORTER ROBINSON, DEADMAU5, LADY GAGA
1:02:12 - EARLY CAREER WITH SKRILLEX
1:07:45 - MAKING DROPS, NO GRAVITY, SONA, DESCENSUS
1:13:24 - HOW ZEDD MAKES SYNTH PATCHES, CATALOGING SOUNDS
1:15:36 - FORMULA 1
1:27:15 - TERRACE MARTIN FACETIMES
1:27:57 - MORE FORMULA 1
1:29:03 - WATCHES, JOHN MAYER

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@jacobcollier reminisces on Quincy Jones impact on him 💛

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-18 | “Follow your goosebumps, they’ll never do you wrong.” Jacob Collier reminisces on Quincy Jones' impact on him 💛

From Go With Elmo Lovano Podcast- Episode 59: Jacob Collier

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Jacob Collier shares life lessons from Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-18 | Watch the full episode with Jacob here: youtu.be/_Yszx5JJu0U?si=9PeOizIEIuEt_1bu

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How @jacobcollier made the 100,000 Voices ending with @willowsmith@ArchEcho #jacobcollier

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-16 | Who else was surprised? 🙋‍♂️ Here’s what lead to the ending of Jacob Collier’s “100,000 Voices” with Willow Smith and Arch Echo.

From Episode 59: Jacob Collier

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@jacobcollier and @ToriKellys session was only 1 hour 🤯 #jacobcollier #torikelly #grammys

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-12 | Jacob Collier and Tori Kelly's session was only 1 hour 🤯 In that hour they recorded one of the most magical vocal moments ever, and now they have the GRAMMY nomination for Best Arrangement. Hear this full story and much more on the new episode of the Go With Elmo podcast.

Episode 59: Jacob Collier

#jacobcollier #djessevol4 #djesse #torikelly #musicpodcast #grammys

Jacob Collier: GRAMMY Album of the Year nominee, Quincy Jones, Tori Kelly, John Legend, Herbie, Zedd

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-12 | Episode 59: Jacob Collier. Today, I’m hyped to have one of my favorite artists on the podcast—Jacob Collier. Jacob is one of the brightest lights on Earth, and I always treasure our conversations. This time, you get to watch us! Jacob is nominated for 3 GRAMMYs this year, including Album of the Year, Best Arrangement, and Best Global Music Performance. With 6 GRAMMY wins and an incredible 15 nominations to his name, he’s set a remarkable standard, being nominated for Best Arrangement for the past 6 consecutive years—winning both Arrangement GRAMMYs in two of those years.

In this episode, we dive into Jacob’s world-building approach to music and life. We discuss his album Djesse Vol. 4, which is up for Album of the Year, and how he brought the project to life. Jacob shares what it feels like to complete the ambitious Djesse series and the magic of conducting massive audiences on his current tour.

We talk about his unmatched talent for arranging, crafting mind blowing versions of classics like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with Tori Kelly and John Legend, to how he creates intricate layers that evolve from a single idea to a masterpiece.

Jacob opens up about life, fame, and staying grounded while still living at home with his mom. We even touch on reincarnation, our dearly treasured Quincy Jones (which is how Jacob and I got connected) and his friendship with Herbie Hancock. Stick around to the end to hear Jacob’s message to our homie, Zedd.

There’s so much to love in this episode—humor, depth, and the genius of one of the most inspiring musicians of our time.

We hope you love our conversation! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing stories from the world’s most fascinating artists. Dropping new episodes weekly. Let’s go!!
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0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:21 - WORLD BUILDING
0:04:30 - COMPLETING THE DJESSE SERIES
0:06:28 - ALBUM OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FOR DJESSE VOL. 4
0:09:10 - WILLOW SMITH, 100,000 VOICES
0:13:08 - ARRANGEMENT OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
0:17:36 - TORI KELLY, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
0:23:34 - YEBBA
0:24:59 - JOHN LEGEND, TORI KELLY
0:28:47 - HOW TO FINISH SOMETHING
0:33:55 - AUDIENCE & LIVE ADAPTATIONS TO SONGS
0:36:43 - CONDUCTING THE AUDIENCE
0:38:39 - SUZIE COLLIER
0:39:16 - CONDUCTING
0:42:35 - QUINCY JONES
0:48:55 - THE JAMMJAM
0:49:37 - HERBIE HANCOCK
0:50:33 - HANGING OUT WITH QUINCY & HERBIE
0:52:13 - HANGING OUT WITH HERBIE HANCOCK
0:54:06 - ELENA PINDERHUGHES
0:54:48 - HOW MANY TIMES HAS JACOB BEEN ALIVE?
1:00:07 - MAKE YOUR OWN WORLD
1:05:04 - ZEDD
1:06:33 - SHARE WITH OTHERS, MOROCCAN FOLI SOUNDS

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He did everything on @MariahCarey All I Want For Christmas Is You 🤯 #mariahcarey #songwriter

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-06 | Walter Afanasieff wrote and produced "All I Want For Christmas Is You" with Mariah Carey and played every instrument you hear on it 🤯🎄He also produced "My Heart Will Go On" and won the GRAMMY for Producer of the Year in 2000. Walter is the man! Hear these full stories and way more on Go With Elmo.

Episode 58: Walter Afanasieff

#alliwantforchristmasisyou #walterafanasieff #mariahcarey #gowithelmo #podcast #christmas

Walter Afanasieff: Hitmaker for Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You & My Heart Will Go On

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-12-05 | Episode 58 - It’s that time of year when Walter Afanasieff takes over the charts. Walter is the writer and producer of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”—the biggest Christmas song of all time—and he also produced “My Heart Will Go On.” But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From writing and producing with Mariah Carey to working with Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand, Walter has been behind some of the most unforgettable songs in music history.

He co-wrote dozens of hits with Mariah Carey, including “Hero” and “One Sweet Day”—the record-breaking duet with Boyz II Men that held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks. And let’s not forget “My Heart Will Go On”—yes, the Titanic theme with Celine Dion—which earned him a GRAMMY for Record of the Year. Walter also won the Producer of the Year GRAMMY in 2000.

This year, he’s nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media for his song "Love Will Survive" with Barbra Streisand from the miniseries The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Walter co-wrote the piece with Hans Zimmer, Charlie Midnight, and Kara Talve, and produced it alongside Peter Asher.

In this episode, we dig into Walter’s incredible journey through the music world. From his early days working with Narada Michael Walden (fun fact: Walter played synths on “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”) to collaborating with some of the biggest voices in history, Walter is an absolute legend. He’s also a dear friend, and I’m so excited to share our conversation with you today. Let’s go!

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:31 - AWARD NOMINATIONS
0:03:12 - MARIAH CAREY, NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN
0:11:02 - SIGNING WITH MARIAH CAREY, TOMMY MOTTOLA
0:12:32 - WORKING ON MARIAH'S 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' ALBUM
0:15:10 - ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU
0:24:35 - MY HEART WILL GO ON, PROGRAMMING DRUMS
0:26:49 - ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU, 30 YEARS LATER
0:31:07 - ONE SWEET DAY, BOYZ II MEN
0:35:31 - STUDIO SESSION WITH BOYZ II MEN AND MARIAH CAREY
0:37:25 - BOYZ II MEN AND BACKSTREET BOYS UNRELEASED SONG
0:38:47 - ONE SWEET DAY
0:40:37 - TRACKING VOCALS WITH MARIAH CAREY
0:41:22 - CREATING 'HERO' BY MARIAH CAREY
0:48:10 - PROGRAMMED DRUMS
0:51:07 - VINNIE COLAIUTA, ROBBY DRACO ROSA, RICKEY MARTIN
0:52:33 - CREATING MY HEART WILL GO ON WITH CELINE DION
0:57:44 - TRACKING VOCALS WITH CELINE DION
0:59:12 - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WITH CELINE DION
1:01:34 - CREATING ALADDIN'S 'A WHOLE NEW WORLD'
1:02:35 - GET A PUBLICIST... WIN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
1:04:16 - NOMINATED THIS YEAR WITH BARBRA STREISAND, HANS ZIMMER, PETER ASHER
1:06:29 - NARADA WALDEN, WHITNEY HOUSTON, RANDY JACKSON, ‘I WANT TO DANCE WITH SOMEBODY’
1:09:24 - TRACKING ‘I WANT TO DANCE WITH SOMEBODY’
1:10:52 - BEST LESSONS FROM NARADA WALDEN
1:12:38 - STANDOUT VOCAL PERFORMERS
1:19:00 - BARBRA STRIESHAND
1:21:17 - ‘ENDLESS LOVE’ WITH LUTHER VANDROSS, MARIAH CAREY

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Growth mindset. 📈 Elena Pinderhughes is on this week’s pod!

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-11-22 | Growth mindset 📈 We are so excited to have the talented Elena Pinderhughes is on this week’s pod! 🔗 Link in bio for more.

#elenapinderhughes #flute #herbiehancock #singer #musicpodcast

Elena Pinderhughes: From Herbie Hancock to Future, This Jazz Star Brings Flute to Front & Center

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-11-22 | Episode 57: Elena Pinderhughes is one of the most sought-after musicians in today’s vibrant jazz scene. From touring with legends like Herbie Hancock, Common, and Chief Adjuah to performing the iconic “Mask Off” with Future on the Coachella Main Stage, Elena has already brought the flute to a new level. She’s a prominent figure in this wave of brilliant young musicians rising within the new jazz world.

The first time I heard her play flute, it was alongside the jazz world’s GOAT, Herbie Hancock, and I immediately knew she was different. Her sound didn’t just complement something already iconic—she elevated it. Since then, I’ve seen her perform with Terrace Martin, Lalah Hathaway, Snarky Puppy, and so many more. I wanted to understand how she’s achieved so much at such a young age.
I’d boil it down to these things: Intention, mind set, dedication, and a strong support system with her brother, Samora Pinderhughes.

Elena talks about her journey—from being a teenage jazz star to becoming a first-call collaborator across genres. She shares stories about working with Herbie Hancock, Chief Adjuah, Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, and Josh Groban, diving into the lessons she’s learned and how she’s crafted her unique sound. We explore the modern jazz scene, how she’s making her mark, and how she balances artistry with building a thriving career.

Elena Pinderhughes is a trailblazer in both jazz and pop culture, and there’s no question—her career is only going up from here.

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:42 - HOW IT ALL STARTED
0:07:50 - MOVING TO NEW YORK, COMMON, ROY HARGROVE, ROBERT GLASPER, BLUE NOTE
0:13:22 - FLUTE, GETTING NOTICED, UNIQUE SOUND
0:17:29 - TOURING WITH COMMON, CHIEF ADJUAH
0:19:49 - HERBIE HANCOCK
0:25:37 - TOURING WITH HERBIE AT 21 YEARS OLD
0:28:09 - I’M MAKING IT MENTALITY, ICE CREAM
0:29:54 - LESSONS FROM HERBIE HANCOCK
0:33:22 - FAVORITE HERBIE SONG
0:34:10 - FRONT AND CENTER AT HERBIE’S LIVE SHOW, TRADING 4’S
0:35:13 - ESPERANZA
0:36:17 - SEMORA PINDERHUGHES
0:42:02 - PLAYING WITH FUTURE, MASK OFF FLUTE, COACHELLA MAIN STAGE
0:44:45 - SINGING WITH JOSH GROBAN IN HIGH SCHOOL
0:45:29 - MASK OFF FLUTE LINE, FLUTE IN RAP AND POP CULTURE
0:48:37 - DETERMINING YOUR BULLSEYE, GOALS
0:51:18 - THE PROCESS, PUTTING IN THE WORK, NEW YORK & LA
0:53:42 - THE MODERN JAZZ SCENE
0:57:33 - PERSONAL PROJECTS, COLLABORATION
0:58:44 - TERRACE MARTIN, SINGING, WRITING
1:02:08 - HOW ELENA MAKES AN INCOME AND MAKES A CAREER

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How @jamesfauntleroymusic5481 and @JustinTimberlake wrote Suit & Tie

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-11-19 | How James Fauntleroy and Justin Timberlake bounced off each other creatively to write the hit song ‘Suit & Tie’ 🎙️

From Episode 26 of the 'Go with Elmo' podcast: James Fauntleroy.

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Dave King of The Bad Plus: Band History, Covers, Drumming, Mindset, Complex Emotions & State of Jazz

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-11-15 | Episode 56 - Dave King of The Bad Plus.

The Bad Plus is one of the world’s most exciting and innovative ensembles. Over the past 20 years, they’ve created a groundbreaking sound that blends jazz and avant-garde music in a way that’s uniquely their own—beautifully melodic, dark, twisted, soft, loud, simple, and incredibly complex, all in one.

Their drummer, Dave King, is one of my all-time favorite drummers. Creating a distinctive and instantly recognizable voice on an instrument is rare, but Dave achieved that right from their debut album.

Dave joined me in the studio to discuss the story of The Bad Plus—their beginnings, the feelings of success, their mindset and approach to writing music, and the process of creating their now-iconic cover songs. We talked about meeting artists like Aphex Twin and Black Sabbath, whose music they’ve covered, and hearing their reactions. We also dove into performing on Jools Holland, touring with The Pixies as a jazz trio, their new album Complex Emotions, Dave’s hilarious web series Rational Funk, and much more.
We hope you enjoy this fun and insightful conversation with the incredible Dave King!

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:04:29 - THESE ARE THE VISTAS, INSPIRING ELMO
0:05:42 - BREAKTHROUGH AFTER RELEASING WE ARE THE VISTAS
0:08:52 - HOW THE RECORD HAPPENED
0:14:51 - A DIFFERENT JAZZ PIANO TRIO
0:22:47 - BIG EATER, FLIM, APHEX TWIN
0:26:14 - MEETING APHEX TWIN, FLIM, MEETING COVERED ARTISTS
0:31:48 - JULES HOLLAND PERFORMANCE, PIXIES, TOM JONES
0:36:13 - PIXIES, CONAN O’BRIAN
0:40:27 - MUSIC COVERS
0:48:55 - HARDEST BAD PLUS SONGS ARE COVERS, CHARIOTS OF FIRE
0:50:09 - HOW TO MAKE IT AS AN AVANT GARDE MUSICIAN
0:54:30 - COMPLEX EMOTIONS ALBUM, QUARTETS
0:55:48 - HOW BAD PLUS WRITES MUSIC, QUARTETS
0:59:00 - NAMING THE BAND, SONGS, ART DIRECTIONS, AND AESTHETICS
1:00:04 - WHAT IS THE BAD PLUS NOW? NEW ALBUM, PACHYDERM AND OTHER STUDIO SESSIONS
1:02:19 - MINNESOTA TALENT, JIMMY JAM, CORY WONG
1:02:53 - TOURING WITH THE BAD PLUS
1:06:30 - DRUMMING WITH TOYS
1:15:35 - STRAVINSKY’S RITE OF SPRING
1:25:44 - RATIONAL FUNK
1:34:11 - WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HAVE SO MUCH HAIR
1:36:13 - CURRENT STATE OF JAZZ AND MAKING AN INCOME PLAYING IT
1:44:44 - WHAT’S INSIDE DAVE’S MIND WHILE PLAYING
1:47:47 - THE COVER OF MODERN DRUMMER, WATCHES

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Here’s how @JohnJRRobinson created the timeless intro fill for @MichaelJackson s ‘Rock with You’ 🥁

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-11-13 | Hear this full story and more on Episode 55 of Go With Elmo podcast: Quincy Jones Stories.

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We Love Quincy Jones: Behind the Scenes Stories from Friends and Collaborators

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-11-07 | Episode 55 - Quincy Jones was one of the most important humans in the history of music. At 91 years of age, we sadly lost the legend this week. Quincy touched us all in so many ways. Beyond his music and boundary-breaking life, Quincy was a friend, advisor, and investor to Jammcard. His support meant the world, changed our lives, and inspired us beyond explanation.

We’d like to take a moment to honor Quincy and share stories from the podcast of friends and collaborators of his, in hopes that it makes you smile, reflect, feel good, and learn even more about the amazing man he was. In this episode, we have stories from John JR Robinson, Michael Bearden, Ibrahim Maalouf, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Daru Jones, Jason White, Jeff Gitty, and our host, Elmo Lovano.

We hope you enjoy. We love you, Q.

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:00:37 - A MESSAGE FROM ELMO
0:03:10 - QUINCY JONES JAMMJAM
0:07:37 - JOHN JR ROBINSON, THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL SESSION
0:08:58 - QUINCY TOOK JR'S KIT
0:14:20 - THE ROCK WITH YOU INTRO FILL
0:22:54 - DARU JONES, LEOS, QUINCY INVESTING IN JAMMCARD STORY
0:28:42 - IBRAHIM MAALOUF
0:35:01 - MICHAEL BEARDEN
0:38:59 - JASON WHITE
0:39:57 - JOHN JR ROBINSON STAYING LATE AFTER SESSIONS
0:41:53 - QUINCY JONES / MICHAEL JACKSON DEMOS
0:43:59 - JOHN JR ROBINSON MEETING QUINCY JONES
0:45:08 - JR'S BEST LESSONS FROM QUINCY
0:47:19 - ELMO TALKS TRAP JAZZ
0:48:16 - MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON
0:52:09 - JEFF GITTY
0:54:07 - JR - KING OF THE GROOVE FORWARD WRITTEN BY QUINCY
0:56:43 - YOU'RE DANCING TOO MUCH
0:59:04 - QUESTLOVE'S LESSONS FROM QUINCY JONES

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John JR Robinson (Part 1) - youtu.be/j4a8R1dpTA0
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Ibrahim Maalouf - youtu.be/5NYcCFaF6_A
Michael Bearden - youtu.be/PAPOXWBMIjI
Jason White - youtu.be/DDMKpGlZzp8
Miguel Atwwod-Ferguson - youtu.be/gwLBPvNjORY
Jeff Gitty - youtu.be/6b0QwVUwfw4

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Jason White: Sunday Service Choir, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Will Smith, Vocal Contractor, Director, God

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-11-01 | Episode 54 - Jason White is one of the greatest choir directors, vocal producers, and contractors in the world. He's best known as the leader of Kanye West's Sunday Service Choir, which took the world by storm in 2019, and he's worked with so many other legends as well. He worked with Beyoncé on her GRAMMY-winning "Break My Soul" (and we talk about that session in this episode), Will Smith on his first new music in years and re-emerging in the public eye (which we also talk about), Harry Styles, Elton John, T.I., Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston, Kurt Carr, and countless others. We talk about how Kanye's Sunday Service started, how he built it with Phil Cornish, Ye, and other key people; its rapid growth; employing hundreds of people; and the high-stakes preparation for their iconic Coachella performance, and so much more.

Jason dives into what it takes to blend spiritual roots with mainstream appeal, sharing stories from Sunday Service's beginnings and growth, understanding Ye and his own language, his unique role in the industry as a vocal contractor and his experiences with high-profile artists, from behind-the-scenes studio sessions with Beyoncé to Elton John and Andrew Watt. Jason also reflects on the power of choirs in music production, what it means to be a true leader, and how faith influences his work in the mainstream music industry. We have a great time, share valuable insights, fun stories and more. We hope you love the show. Let's go!!!

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:42 - THE VALUE OF KNOWING YOURSELF
0:10:54 - PREPARATION FOR THE SUNDAY SERVICE WITH YE
0:13:50 - GETTING THE CALL FROM YE, NIKKI GRIER
0:17:47 - ANOTHER INTRO
0:19:55 - SUNDAY SERVICE CHRISTMAS ALBUM, "GO TELL IT"
0:22:50 - YE DIDN'T WANT A DRUM SET... PHIL CORNISH, RICO NICHOLS, DARIUS WOODLEY
0:25:28 - THE FORMATION OF SUNDAY SERVICE, PHIL CORNISH
0:28:43 - DECODING KANYE WEST
0:30:55 - HIDE THE SPEAKERS, JUSTIN BIEBER, DONDA
0:32:03 - EVOLVING WITH KANYE
0:33:14 - 1ST SUNDAY SERVICE IN YE'S BACKYARD - KATY PERRY, ORLANDO BLOOM, TYLER THE CREATOR, RICK RUBIN, BABY FACE, KARDASHIANS, ANT CLEMONS, TONY WILLIAMS
0:35:53 - ROLAND GARCIA, DEVON STIXX TAYLOR. RIKO NICHOLS, CARL LEMAR CARTER, CARLIN WHITE, PHIL & PAUL CORNISH
0:37:21 - ADIDAS, FULL CHARTERED FLIGHTS, FIRST SHOWS
0:39:13 - BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE CHOIR
0:42:55 - BEING A CREATIVE EXECUTIVE, HARRY STYLES
0:46:32 - LEARNING AND FIGURING OUT KANYE
0:47:55 - COACHELLA - BUILDING THE SHOW, DMX, TEYANA TAYLOR, CHANCE THE RAPPER, TY DOLLA $IGN
0:53:54 - THE FORUM PERFORMANCES, JAMES CORDEN, KENNY G
0:55:55 - STORIES FROM WORKING WITH KANYE
0:59:28 - THE SUNDAY SERVICE CHOIR TALENT POOL
1:01:44 - WORKING WITH WILL SMITH, MANNY MARROQUIN & LARRABEE STUDIOS
1:07:56 - PRODUCTION TRICKS, SESSIONS, THE SAMPLES CHOIR
1:12:39 - BECOMING A VOCAL CONTRACTOR, AMERICAN IDOL, X FACTOR, GRAMMYS
1:16:35 - LESSONS RICKEY MINOR, OVER GRATITUDE, GOD, SELF-BELIEF
1:24:41 - JOHN JR ROBINSON, TEDDY CAMPBELL, JIMMY JAM, QUINCY JONES
1:27:40 - GOD AND FAITH
1:29:48 - POST MALONE, ANDREW WATT
1:34:22 - ANREW WATT, SCOOTER BRAUN, ELTON JOHN, STEVIE WONDER
1:38:41 - BEYONCÉ, THE DREAM, "BREAK MY SOUL"
1:43:01 - JASON WHITE'S TOP 5 VOCALISTS AND ACCOMPANYING YOURSELF, TEDDY CAMPBELL, JAMISON ROSS, ANDERSON .PAAK
1:50:31 - JASON'S BUSINESS OPERATION
1:55:00 - ELMO ON BUILIDING JAMMCARD, QUINCY JONES, ADAM FELL
2:00:03 - HOW TO RESPOND TO, "NO." AND HAVING EMPATHY IN BUSINESS
2:07:07 - SAMPLE PACKS, SPLICE, JAMMCARD, THE SUNDAY SERVICE AND SAMPLES CHOIR JAMMJAM

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Heres how @Dhercs got the gig with @EdSheeran on @gowithelmo

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-31 | How Dexter Hercules got the gig with Ed Sheeran, his journey to crushing stadiums, and much more on Go With Elmo.

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No click when @Dhercs and the band plays with @EdSheeran 🤯

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-30 | No click when Dexter Hercules and the band plays with Ed Sheeran 🤯#dexterhercules #edsheeran #mathematicstour #drums #drummer #musicpodcast

Here’s how @adam_blackstone gained trust from @eminem early on.

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-30 | Here’s how @adam_blackstone gained trust from @eminem early on.

Kris Pooley: Music director for Katy Perry & American Idol, Arranger, Pink, Gwen Stefani, Super Bowl

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-24 | Episode 53: Kris Pooley is one of the most successful musical directors in the game, known for his long relationship as MD for Katy Perry, music directing American Idol for the last 8 seasons (going on 9), and working with Gwen Stefani, Kesha, Demi Lovato, Pink, Smashing Pumpkins, Morrisey, Jane's Addiction and so much more. We dive deep into his career, how he landed these gigs, his creative process behind directing major performances like Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his unique perspective of balancing these live shows all while working as the music director for American Idol (which is an intense 7 day a week gig when in season).

Kris gives advice on the importance of fostering strong relationships and reflects on the valuable lessons he’s learned while working in the industry. We talk about his future ambitions, what it’s like running his business day-to-day, and how he can stay home while still music directing these big acts. We also love that Kris is a fan of metal and listens to Meshuggah (daily). This was most important to Elmo. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Let’s go with the incredible Kris Pooley!

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:03:29 - DETROIT
0:03:57 - WORKING WITH GWEN STEFANI, KATY PERRY, DEMI LOVATO, P!NK, KE$HA
0:05:38 - GETTING THE GWEN STEFANI GIG
0:10:05 - NIN - KRIS’ NINE INCH NAILS AUDITION
0:11:42 - GWEN STEFANI, BARRY SQUIRE, FILM COMPOSING
0:14:38 - BECOMING A MUSIC DIRECTOR
0:15:59 - GETTING THE GIG WITH KATY PERRY
0:17:51 - WORKING WITH CREATIVE DIRECTOR BAZ HALPIN, SILENT HOUSE
0:21:08 - CHANGING SETS FOR ONE-OFF SHOWS
0:22:02 - TOURING, GLEE TV SHOW
0:23:10 - PAUL MCCARTNEY STORIES
0:25:30 - MUSIC DIRECTING WITHOUT TOURING, KESHA
0:26:53 - SUPERBOWL WITH KATY PERRY
0:31:46 - GREATEST LESSON LEARNED FROM KATY PERRY
0:33:40 - TONY ROYSTER JR.
0:36:47 - ARRANGING FOR P!NK
0:38:12 - HOW HE GOT THE AMERICAN IDOL MD GIG
0:40:38 - WHAT IT’S LIKE TO MUSIC DIRECT AMERICAN IDOL
0:44:21 - AMERICAN IDOL BAND, RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTESTANTS
0:48:40 - FIGURING OUT WHAT TO PLAY WITH CONTESTANTS
0:49:53 - WORKING ON TV VS. ARENA TOURS
0:51:03 - CHALLENGING MOMENTS WORKING WITH OTHER DIRECTORS
0:52:12 - BUILDING A BUSINESS, KRIS POOLEY’S TEAM
0:56:22 - KRIS’ 5 YEAR PLAN
0:57:28 - SMASHING PUMPKINS, MEETING HIS WIFE GINGER POOLEY
1:00:21 - BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS
1:01:22 - KRIS AND KATY PERRY USING JAMMCARD FOR HIRING
1:02:58 - WHAT KRIS LOOKS FOR WHEN HIRING SOMEONE
1:04:06 - LESSONS LEARNED FROM WORKING WITH STARS
1:07:08 - METAL TALK…GOJIRA, MESHUGGAH, KNOCKED LOOSE, SLIPKNOT
1:10:01 - KRIS POOLEY’S UNRELEASED ALBUMS, RULE FOLLOWER PROJECT
1:11:48 - METAL MUSIC

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Massive words of wisdom from @adam_blackstone on how to keep a gig

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-22 | Massive words of wisdom from @adamblackstone on how to keep a gig.

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@adam_blackstone on MDing the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show with @eminem @drdreyt @snoopdogg

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-21 | Adam Blackstone musical directed the most iconic Super Bowl halftime show ever (which he won an Emmy for), as well as three other halftime shows.

#AdamBlackstone #drdre #snoopdogg #eminem #maryjblige #kendricklamar #50cent #superbowl #halftimeshow2022 #halftimeshow

Dexter Hercules: Ed Sheeran’s Stadium Drummer, Clinics, The Voice UK, London’s Music Scene, Career

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-18 | Episode 52! Please welcome the incredible Dexter Hercules, drummer for Ed Sheeran, to discuss his career journey from coming up in London’s music scene to currently performing in stadiums around the world. Dexter shares his experiences playing for The Voice UK, how he got the gig with Ed Sheeran, what it’s like playing stadiums, navigating the world of drum clinics, left handed drumming, the big reason why he learned how to read music, his passion for community-building through music, and more. We dive into his unique drumming style, the role of versatility in the music industry, and how London's session scene has grown over the years. Let’s go with one of the top UK session drummers, Dexter Hercules!

0:00:00 Introduction to Dexter and the Ed Sheeran Tour
0:03:56 Social Media, Content Creation
0:07:20 The Journey to Becoming Ed Sheeran's Drummer
0:14:14 Ed Sheeran’s Audience Control
0:15:53 The Unique Experience of Playing in Stadiums
0:18:30 The Ed Sheeran Band - Ed’s Loop Station, No Click Tracks
0:20:35 Ashton Miranda
0:21:34 Chris Hemsworth Playing Dexter's Kit
0:22:38 The London Session Scene and Its Growth
0:27:21 Playing on The Voice, Career before Ed Sheeran
0:29:30 Life as a Professional Musician in London
0:30:41 Left Handed Drumming - Dexter’s Drumming Style
0:37:18 Navigating the Clinic World
0:42:37 Reading Music - Lessons Learned from High-Profile Sessions
0:50:36 The Importance of Continuous Improvement
0:55:55 Rediscovering Passion for Drumming, The UK Drum Show
0:57:58 Expanding Horizons Beyond Drumming
0:58:35 The Value of Versatility in Music
1:02:40 Learning from Industry Leaders, L.A. Reid
1:04:39 Creating Opportunities in Music
1:05:35 Staying Inspired, Passions Outside of Music
1:07:03 Drumming in London with No Basements
1:08:43 Building Community Through Music, JAMMJAM, UK Musicians

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Adam Blackstone: Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Dr Dre, Super Bowl, GRAMMY, Emmy, Kanye, Rihanna, BBE MD

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-10 | Episode 51 is with the legendary Adam Blackstone. Adam is one of the most successful musical directors of all time, and a multi-GRAMMY-nominated artist himself. He’s been the musical director for Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Eminem, Jill Scott, Dr. Dre, and countless others. Adam has musical directed four Super Bowl Halftime Shows in the last six years, including the 2022 performance with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar—where he took home the Emmy for Best Musical Direction. We go deep in this interview on how he got where he is, how he continues to grow, nurturing relationships, balancing his musical director life with his artist life and his family life, his relationships with Questlove, Jay-Z, and the music world. This interview is packed with information, knowledge, and insight, so sit down, soak it all in, and enjoy the wisdom from one of the music industry's true leaders.

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:31 - JAY Z FADE TO BLACK, THE ILLADELPHONICS, THE ROOTS
0:05:23 - PHILLY CONNECTIONS, MEETING THE ROOTS
0:09:25 - HOW TO BALANCE RELATIONSHIPS
0:12:36 - GLOW IN THE DARK TOUR, KANYE
0:15:49 - RICKEY MINOR AND TEDDY CAMPBELL
0:17:16 - FROM JILL SCOTT TO KANYE
0:18:21 - HOW TO RETAIN GIGS
0:27:41 - 20/20 EXPERIENCE... JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TOUR
0:30:17 - STAYING PREPARED
0:33:17 - SUPER BOWLS
0:34:40 - WHERE THE CALL FOR THE SUPER BOWL COMES FROM
0:37:02 - 2022 SUPER BOWL... DR. DRE, SNOOP DOGG, EMINEM, MARY J. BLIGE, KENDRICK LAMAR, 50 CENT
0:39:52 - IS THERE A CLUB AT THE TOP? (THEY’LL FIND YOU IF YOU DO GOOD WORK)
0:45:23 - BBE - HOW IT WAS BUILT, WHERE IT’S GOING
0:51:16 - BUILDING A SOLO ARTIST CAREER
0:53:24 - LEGACY ALBUM, MAKING IT ON OBAMA’S PLAYLIST
0:54:30 - NEW SINGLE... “SUMMERTIME” WITH FANTASIA
0:57:36 - BALANCING BUSINESS WITH PASSION PROJECTS
1:00:03 - ADAM’S END GOAL
1:01:44 - ADAM’S 5 YEAR PLAN
1:02:28 - DELEGATING
1:03:21 - HOW TO GET A GIG WITH ADAM BLACKSTONE
1:08:45 - LOCATION DOESN’T MATTER
1:09:25 - ADAM AS A STUDENT
1:11:58 - GREATEST LESSON FROM JAY-Z
1:12:46 - EMINEM
1:14:47 - EARLY DAYS WITH EMINEM
1:16:28 - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JAY-Z, LEGENDS OF THE SUMMER TOUR
1:18:14 - QUESTLOVE
1:22:42 - WATCHES, FRIENDSHIPS

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@teddycampbellband2648 talks the iconic 2006 Modern Drummer Festival on this weeks pod! #drums

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-04 | 2006 Modern Drummer Festival was legendary and inspired the lives of many. Teddy Campbell dishes on the details behind the iconic drum shed.

Teddy Campbell: Oscars, American Idol, Rickey Minor, Britney Spears, Aaron Spears, Drumming on TV

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-10-04 | Wooo it’s Episode 50 of Go With Elmo! Thank you for listening. We hope you’re enjoying it and finding value in the conversations!

For this landmark episode we sit down with legendary drummer and musical director Teddy Campbell, whose impressive career spans performances with industry giants like Stevie Wonder, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Alicia Keys, 98 Degrees and as the house drummer for The Oscars, American Idol and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Teddy shares stories from in the studio with Stevie Wonder, playing as the house drummer for the biggest TV shows in the world, his long working relationship with Rickey Minor, mentoring young artists, and reflecting on his early days MD’ing for pop superstars. We also explore how the music industry is changing, his thoughts on social media, the importance of mentorship, and where live drumming is headed.

Teddy’s journey is a true testament to his adaptability and passion for music. In this episode, he opens up about his family life, balancing relationships, and what he hopes to be remembered for.

It’s a deep dive into a fascinating career, full of anecdotes, wisdom, and inspiration. Don't miss this special 50th episode!

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:07 - TEDDY CAMPBELL INSTAGRAM PAGE
0:04:36 - RICKEY MINOR
0:07:47 - TEDDY CAMPBELL MD’ING BRITNEY SPEARS, BACKSTREET BOYS, 98 DEGREES.
0:10:57 - TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO HOUSE BAND
0:11:47 - ALICIA KEYS, AMERICAN IDOL & CLIVE DAVIS GRAMMY PARTY
0:13:07 - JIMMY FALLON AND BJ NOVAK
0:15:05 - WHAT’S NEXT FOR TEDDY AND STARTING HIS CAREER
0:17:50 - OSCARS, AMA’S, TONIGHT SHOW, AMERICAN IDOL
0:18:27 - NEW WORK AND TOURING WITH BOZ SCAGGS
0:19:26 - THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS CHANGING
0:22:38 - SOCIAL MEDIA, RELEVANCE, MENTORSHIP
0:24:25 - RONALD BRUNER JR.
0:25:35 - MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL
0:26:50 - THE OSCARS
0:30:07 - READING MUSIC
0:33:44 - AMERICAN IDOL SESSIONS AT CAPITOL RECORDS
0:35:35 - PERFORMING AT THE DNC AND SINGING FROM THE KIT
0:39:45 - MUSIC DIRECTING FOR BRITNEY SPEARS
0:45:15 - BRITNEY SPEARS STORIES
0:47:05 - AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT MEMORIES, CARRIE UNDERWOOD
0:49:10 - BO BICE
0:49:46 - MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 2006, GOSPEL MUSIC AND CHURCH DRUMMERS
0:57:22 - FIRST JAMMJAMS, DISCUSSING OTHER DRUMMERS, SHEDDING
1:01:19 - AARON SPEARS
1:06:17 - STEVIE WONDER “A TIME TO LOVE” SESSIONS
1:12:38 - “SO WHAT THE FUSS” SESSION, PRINCE
1:14:49 - CHAT GPT
1:19:27 - PLAYING WITH D-NICE
1:22:35 - POWER OUTAGE PLAYING WITH EARTH WIND AND FIRE
1:25:35 - RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY
1:30:17 - WARRYN CAMPBELL
1:35:19 - WHERE LIVE DRUMMING IS GOING
1:40:25 - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED FOR?

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Miguel Atwood-Ferguson: The One Man Orchestra, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Composing, Conducting

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-09-26 | Episode 49 is with the incredible composer, conductor, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, Miguel Atwood Ferguson. We delve into Miguel's extensive career, having participated in over 600 recordings and 2,500 shows. He shares key insights from these experiences and his role in the next legendary LA movement alongside talents like Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus and Terrace Martin.

Miguel recounts the artist's journey—meeting Thundercat for the first time, their collaboration, and the lessons learned along the way. We get a glimpse into his approach to blending classical music with hip-hop and working with icons such as Flying Lotus and Anderson .Paak. From arranging over Flying Lotus' music to performing with the Metropole Orkest and doing strings on Anderson .Paak & Smokey Robinson’s “Make It Better,” he reveals the intricacies of handling entrepreneurship as a musician, the process of becoming a "one-man orchestra," and how budgets impact the execution of creative ideas.

We also touch on his personal life—being a dad, lessons from his solo album "Les Jardins Mystiques Vol.1," and his experiences performing alongside legends like Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, and John Williams. This enlightening conversation offers a deeper understanding of the role of a conductor, the importance of getting your work credited as a writer, and the transformative power of music across genres. Tune in to hear how Miguel continues to inspire and shape his musical world.

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:02:49 - 600 RECORDINGS, OVER 2,500 SHOWS - KEY LESSONS
0:06:12 - NEXT LEGENDARY LA MOVEMENT
0:07:23 - GROWING UP WITH TERRACE MARTIN, THUNDERCAT, KAMASI WASHINGTON, & OTHERS
0:09:55 - MEETING THUNDER CAT FOR THE FIRST TIME
0:11:28 - THE ARTIST’S JOURNEY
0:12:21 - ELMO'S WEEKLY ART EVENT AT CINESPACE
0:13:15 - RONALD BRUNER JR
0:13:50 - L.A. AND ARTIST'S JOURNEY CONTINUED
0:14:55 - COLLABORATING WITH THUNDERCAT
0:16:58 - RECORDING PROCESS WITH THUNDERCAT
0:19:09 - MIGUEL'S HAPPY DANCE
0:20:38 - MEANINGFUL THINGS LEARNED FROM THUNDERCAT
0:24:34 - ARRANGING OVER FLYING LOTUS’ MUSIC
0:27:32 - FLYING LOTUS' APPROACH AS A LEADER
0:30:43 - HANDLING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A MUSICIAN
0:34:18 - BEING A DAD
0:37:34 - METROPOLE ORKEST
0:39:36 - NOTORIOUS B.I.G. TRIBUTE AT LINCOLN THEATRE
0:42:33 - HOW TO BLEND CLASSICAL WITH HIP HOP
0:45:24 - BUDGETS AND EXECUTION OF IDEAS
0:47:42 - WILL.I.AM. AND HAVING A “ONE MAN ORCHESTRA”
0:48:49 - THE PROCESS OF A ONE MAN ORCHESTRA
0:53:18 - DOING STRINGS ON ANDERSON .PAAK & SMOKEY ROBINSON’S “MAKE IT BETTER”
0:58:46 - LESSONS LEARNED FROM ANDERSON .PAAK
0:59:07 - SOLO ALBUM - LES JARDINS MYSTIQUES VOL.1
1:03:40 - PERFORMING WITH HENRY MANCINI, STEVIE WONDER, TAKE SIX, QUINCY JONES JOHN WILLIAMS
1:07:52 - THE ROLE OF A CONDUCTOR
1:10:46 - INCOME AND GETTING YOUR WORK CREDITED AS A WRITER

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John JR Robinson Part 2: King of the Groove, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Entrepreneurship, Drums

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-09-19 | Episode 48- We're hyped to have our first repeat guest, the most recorded drummer in the history of time, the legendary John JR Robinson. We talk with the King of the Groove about his new book, more stories of Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, embracing new technologies in music, and a super deep dive on entrepreneurship. Musicians and music lovers, this is a must listen and a dang good time. We hope you love it.

0:00:00 - INTRO
0:01:50 - KING OF THE GROOVE
0:02:59 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP
0:04:14 - KEY ENTREPRENEURIAL LESSONS
0:07:43 - HOW TO HANDLE DEMAND
0:10:47 - FIGURING OUT THE INDUSTRY
0:11:18 - JOE CHICCARELLI
0:16:12 - 70 POINTS BEFORE A SESSION
0:20:21 - DAVID FOSTER
0:20:48 - QUINCY JONES
0:23:52 - KING OF THE GROOVE BOOK
0:26:36 - WOULD JR DO ANYTHING DIFFERENT?
0:29:52 - IRVING AZOFF
0:30:36 - STAYING INSPIRED
0:36:33 - QUINCY MESSED WITH JR’S DRUM KIT
0:39:43 - WORKING ON “THE DUDE”
0:41:51 - HERBIE HANCOCK & ROD TEMPERTON
0:44:38 - EMBRACING NEW TECH
0:45:21 - ROGER LINN & WITNESSING THE INVENTION OF THE LINN DRUM
0:46:58 - WORKING ON MICHAEL JACKSON’S “BAD” AND “THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL”
0:49:37 - MICHAEL JACKSON’S MONKEY, BUBBLES
0:51:11 - THE PROCESS AND POINT TO WRITING A BOOK
0:52:55 - WATCHING MUSICIANS CHOPS ON THE INTERNET
0:53:44 - JR COACHES CORNER
0:57:03 - DOING WHAT YOU LOVE
1:00:17 - ADVICE FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
1:02:45 - COACHES CORNER CONTINUED
1:03:34 - HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT SECTIONS PLAYING LIVE
1:07:23 - IS SLINGERLAND COMING BACK?
1:12:39 - ENTREPRENEURIAL TIPS FOR MUSICIANS
1:15:00 - BASS PLAYERS, STANLEY CLARKE
1:17:55 - APPROACH TO LEARNING NEW MUSIC
1:19:58 - KING OF THE GROOVE BOOK
1:20:30 - MUSIC THROUGH ARTS - CHARITY FUND

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PART 1 Interview with John: youtube.com/watch?v=j4a8R1dpTA0&t=1s

King of the Groove Book Page: johnjrrobinson.com/kingofthegroove

Book Link (United States):
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@gawdherself is doing double duty with @AndersonPaak! #podcast #music

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-09-06 | @gawdherself is doing double duty with @AndersonPaak! Opening the show plus singing background vocals with him. New episode of the Go With Elmo podcast out today!

GAWD: Anderson .Paaks Background Singers Turn Artists, Stanley Randolph, Cathedral City, tour

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-09-06 | Episode 47 - Alayna Rodgers and Alana Linsey have toured the world and performed on TV as background vocalists with artists such as Anderson .Paak, Steve Lacy, Raphael Saadiq, Harry Styles, Madonna, John Legend, The Masked Singer, and many more. They're the electric duo that's been on stage singing background vocals with Anderson .Paak, and now they're stepping to center stage with their own artist project, GAWD.

They just dropped their album Cathedral City Supreme and are going on tour with Anderson .Paak, pulling double duty by both opening the show as GAWD and singing background vocals with Anderson. We talk about how the project came together, stepping out and taking the risk of focusing on their artist project, developing their sound, working with producer (and drummer) Stanley Randolph, and much more.

We've loved Alayna and Alana for years, and now we love GAWD! Hope you enjoy this interview with them, and make sure to check them out everywhere. GAWD is awesome.

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@tankandthebangas talks meeting Michelle Obama and playing at @loc #tankandthebangas #music #podcast

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-08-29 | Even Michelle and Barack Obama are fans of Tank and the Bangas. Everyone is. @thinktank20 of @tankandthebangas is our guest for this weeks Go with Elmo. LETS GO! Out today.

Tank and the Bangas: Songwriting, Tiny Desk, Big Freedia, Obama, The Heart, Mind & Soul w/ Tarriona

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-08-29 | Episode 46 - Tarionna "Tank" Ball is the incredible lead singer of Tank and the Bangas, the multi-Grammy and Emmy nominated band. She’s a songwriter, poet, singer and performer and has collaborated with artists like Norah Jones, Big Freedia, James Poyser, Robert Glasper, and many more. We dive into her journey from where she started before her viral performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, talk about her new EP's The The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, songwriting, how to keep a band together for over 10 years, and also what’s ahead by manifesting our dreams for the future. We had a literal ball recording this episode, constantly cracking jokes and laughing. We hope you dig it!

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@dadabots_ talk new music genres created with AI #ai #podcast #music #dadabots #interview

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-08-23 | New music genres created with AI? 🤔 @dadabots_ is here to break it down on this week’s episode. Out now!

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@dadabots_ discuss the art of AI music and what the future holds

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-08-22 | Is AI music here to stay? AI music creators @dadabots_ discuss what is and isn’t right for AI music. We go deep into where AI music is today, where’s it going, how it’s made, and what you should pay attention to, on this weeks episode of the Go With Elmo podcast. Out today everywhere.

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Dadabots - AI music programmers and musicians eliminating humans from music

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-08-22 | Episode 45 - This week's episode is with the AI music team, Dadabots. The co-founders CJ Carr and Zack Zukowski, are musicians and computer programers that have built an AI music system that creates original music through neural networks and machine learning. It is able to generate new songs and beats in the style of any artist, any genre, and even can create new genres. They have the longest continual stream on YouTube called RELENTLESS DOPPELGANGER that is AI music created in realtime and is ENDLESS. It's been going live since 2019 and still going. Since they're both musicians, they have a unique perspective on AI music. We talk about why they're doing this, where AI music is going, and some ideas for songwriters, producers and engineers. I believe it's important to look at all technology, study it, and pay attention, whether you are for it or not. This is how you can best prepare for whatever the future may hold, stay in touch, and be ahead of the curve. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

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Brian Frasier-Moore on playing hit songs to arena sized crowds #pink #justintimberlake #tour

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-08-15 | Brian Frasier-Moore talks about drumming on hit songs with @JustinTimberlake & @PinkVideoVault in front of huge crowds. The A-list drummer @brianfrasier-moore6968 is this week's guest on the Go With Elmo podcast! Out today 🚀

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Brian Frasier-Moore: The A list touring drummer, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, career growth, Super Bowl

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-08-15 | Episode 44 - Brian Frasier-Moore is the first call drummer for some of the biggest artists in the world: Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, and so many more. He's done three Super Bowl Halftime shows (JT, Madonna, Shakira/J.Lo) and is the definition of professional. We talk about growing his career, working with the greatest musical directors, drummers, the important of reading music, and what the future holds for him. We hope you love this insider conversation with one of the greatest drummers to ever do it, and hope you find some inspiration to take with you on your journey forward!

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Ant Clemons - Songwriting, Kanye, God, Smiling, Happiness, H.E.R., Collabs, Sunday Service, GRAMMYs

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-06-27 | Episode 43 - Ant Clemons is a GRAMMY winning songwriter, producer and artist. Known for his work with Kanye West, H.E.R, Justin Timberlake, Mary J Blige, Beyoncé, Ty Dolla $ign, Chance The Rapper, Camila Cabello, and for his artist project which received a GRAMMY nomination for Best R&B Album. Ant has reached a high level of success all while keeping his signature smile and that red hat! We dive deep on how he got started in music, the benefits and challenges of being a songwriter, his relationship with God, working with artists, getting collabs, and much more.

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Cory Henry - GRAMMYs, Church, Organ, Soloing, Snarky Puppy, Rick Rubin, Lingus, Kanye, practicing

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-06-20 | Episode 42- Cory Henry is one of the greatest musicians on the planet. Known for his masterful skills on the organ and his songwriting, Cory has worked with Snarky Puppy, Kanye West, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Rosalia, Imagine Dragons, Rick Rubin, Jon Batiste, and has multiple GRAMMY nominations for his solo albums. We talk about all those subjects, plus his new album Church, his approach to soloing, the Funk Apostles JammJam, both his dog Lingus and the song, earning income as an independent artist, his philosophical approach to music and health, gaming, Twitch and more.

0:00 - INTRO
2:05 - CHURCH TOUR & ALBUM
5:03 - GRAMMYS
5:53 - LIVE AT THE PIANO
7:00 - WORKING ON DONDA WITH KANYE
7:42 - RICK RUBIN
10:07 - DONDA RECORDING SESSION
12:32 - LESSONS LEARNED FROM RICK RUBIN
14:20 - SOLOING
17:43 - SNARKY PUPPY, LINGUS
24:02 - SOLO CAREER
26:04 - FUNK APOSTLES JAMMJAM
29:17 - LINGUS THE DOG
30:49 - ROUTINES
31:54 - GAMING
35:38 - INCOME, TWITCH AND RETIRING FROM TOUR
38:38 - GUILTY PLEASURES
41:52 - PASSIVE INCOMES
43:50 - RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY AS AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST
52:56 - WINS AND LOSES
54:04 - COACHELLA AND WORKING WITH JON BATISTE

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How They Got The Gig: Stanley Randolph, Nicole Row, Larnell Lewis, Isaiah Sharkey, and more

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-05-02 | Episode 41 - For this weeks episode, we compiled stories from some incredible guests all answering the same question, how did you get the gig? In this episode, we hear how Stanley Randolph got the gig with Stevie Wonder, how Nicole Row got Incubus, how Larnell Lewis got Snarky Puppy, how Isaiah Sharkey got D’angelo, and how Mark Guiliana got David Bowie.

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0:00 - INTRO
1:42 - STANLEY RANDOLPH ON STEVIE WONDER
15:35 - NICOLE ROW ON INCUBUS
28:32 - DARU JONES ON JACK WHITE
39:32 - ISAIAH SHARKEY ON D'ANGELO
50:28 - LARNELL LEWIS ON SNARKY PUPPY
58:04 - MARK GUILIANA ON DAVID BOWIE

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Go Encore: Mark Guiliana - Working with David Bowie, St. Vincent and developing his sound

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-04-25 | Episode 40 - Welcome to the first Go With Elmo ENCORE! We’re re-releasing our interview with Mark Guiliana because it’s incredible and we feel like a lot of you missed it since it was one of the first on the pod! At that time we were posting everything on the Jammcard channel, so now that Go has its own channel, let's go. With that being said, please SUBSCRIBE to Go with Elmo on YouTube, and please follow the pod on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you’re listening to us.

Mark Guiliana is one of the greatest drummers in the world. He’s Grammy nominated as a solo artist, and also works with some of the biggest names in music. He’s currently drumming with St. Vincent, and he was the final drummer for David Bowie. In this episode, Mark shares with us some of his best stories from tour, how he develops his sound, how he got the gig with David Bowie & St. Vincent, his relationship with Pearl Jam, and how he balances his work and family life.

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Michael Bearden - Musical directing Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Super Bowl, Whitney Houston, Madonna

Go with Elmo Lovano 2024-04-19 | Episode 39 - Michael Bearden is one of the most successful music directors of all time. He was Michael Jackson’s final musical director, building the This Is It show, and spent MJ’s last night together, rehearsing with him. He’s been with Lady Gaga for over a decade (including her iconic Super Bowl half time show performance). He was with Whitney Houston at her highest moment. He’s lifelong friends with Michelle Obama. And on top of all that, has also worked with Madonna, Rod Stewart, Sting, Carlos Santana, Lionel Richie, Chaka Kahn, Patti Austin, Patti Labelle, George Benson, Boz Scaggs, Lenny Kravitz, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Shania Twain, Issac Hayes, Aaron Neville, MC Lyte, Cyndi Lauper, Nancy Wilson, Queen, David Crosby, Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Liza Minelli, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles. We go deep about his philosophies in working with artists, his journey, lessons learned, and we have a dang good time. We hope you enjoy it! Let’s go!

0:00 - INTRO
2:34 - Lady Gaga: How to make an artist feel safe and gain their trust
11:33 - What it’s like to be Lady Gaga’s music director
15:56 - Working under pressure: Coachella and other last minute shows
18:51 - Super Bowl Halftime show with Lady Gaga
26:09 - Michael Jackson: Discussing his death and “This Is It” rehearsals
35:52 - Being a leader in a time of tragedy
38:05 - How to get Michael Jackson excited
43:30 - "The Way You Make Me Feel" from the “This Is It” rehearsals
47:44 - Taking pride in making things your own
50:04 - Getting Michael Jackson to wear in-ears
51:27 - Michael Jackson MSG 30th anniversary show
53:13 - Acting on your dreams and achieving them
54:35 - The greatest thing learned from Michael Jackson
57:45 - The Obama’s and Chicago stories
1:05:09 - Quincy Jones
1:06:36 - The Michael Bearden solo album
1:07:16 - Busyness: Prioritizing work schedules
1:10:31 - Productivity, Execution, and Elon Musk
1:12:34 - Time Buckets, not ToDo’s
1:14:42 - Michael Bearden’s writing a book
1:15:22 - Picking work and career moves… Saying yes to the big things
1:19:29 - Artificial Intelligence in the music industry
1:22:08 - Young artists and how to break through in the music industry in a saturated market
1:25:36 - What makes “superstar” humans different from others?
1:28:10 - Working with Madonna
1:31:03 - Working with D’Angelo
1:34:35 - Whitney Houston and where live music is going
1:41:12 - Playing keys with Whitney Houston
1:48:14 - The Drummer Michael Bearden is bringing to a deserted island
1:50:48 - Steve Gadd
1:51:59 - OUTRO

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