Episodes

  • HFL153 Chuck Wilson - Empire Brass' Road Manager

    HFL153 Chuck Wilson - Empire Brass' Road Manager
    Dec 25 2024
    Inside Stories from the Empire Brass Tour Manager - Chuck Wilson's Journey from Hershey to Boston and Beyond Join us on Studio HFL as host Larry welcomes Chuck Wilson, former tour manager for the iconic Empire Brass Quintet, for a fascinating discussion. Chuck shares his unique experiences working with legendary musicians like Rolf Smedvig, Charles Lewis, and Sam Pilafian. Hear about his early musical influences, his family's background, and his journey from Hershey, Pennsylvania to becoming a vital part of one of the most renowned brass quintets in the world. Chuck also delves into his time at West Point and his continued passion for drum corps. This episode offers an insider’s perspective on the music industry and the life of a touring musician. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:13 Chuck Wilson's Background and Connection to Empire Brass 02:56 Musical Journey and Education 05:21 Drum Corps and Early Influences 08:46 Joining the Empire Brass Quintet 17:21 Touring with Empire Brass 22:10 Challenges and Innovations on the Road 33:29 Reflecting on the Brass Quintet Legacy 33:53 David O'Hanion's Journey and Teaching Philosophy 34:50 Personalities and Practices of Quintet Members 36:28 Memorable Moments and Challenges 41:16 Transition to West Point Band 45:19 Life and Career at West Point 57:20 Drum Corps and Alumni Connections 01:00:45 Final Reflections and Gratitude This is from an April 22, 2022 interview. Transcripts available upon request. Contact Larry Powell at larry@studiohfl.com for that and any other questions and/or comments. Thank you for listening!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Rick Baptist HFL 155

    Rick Baptist HFL 155
    Jun 5 2023
    L.A. studios legend Rick Baptist joined me for an interview on October 12, 2020 for this fantastic insight into his career. Chapters/Key Moments 00:00 My Intro & Sponsor Info 03:54 Interview begins 08:48 Leaving trumpet to lead the AFM local 17:59 His story from the beginning 23:37 Getting to Vegas & rotation bands 32:49 The Brunson Brothers (great story!) 36:42 Playing lead 39:28 Getting to LA 47:08 The opening solo in Pixar’s UP 57:20 Music & the movies 1:06:08 The Simpsons 1:08:53 Advocating for musicians 1:08:13 Studio etiquette 1:23:14 Playing for the Oscars Rick talks about many of his colleagues and stars he’s worked with in this interview, including Malcolm McNab, Gary Grant, Warren Leuning, John Audino, Wayne Bergeron, Harry James, Placido Domingo, Bill Conti, Graham Young, Tony Turand (sp), Snooky Young, Chuck Findley, and a few more! Find more interviews at www.studioHFL.com and while you're there sign up for the newsletter. You'll get information on interview releases and new live interviews coming up. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • HFL153 John Wittmann

    HFL153 John Wittmann
    Apr 12 2022
    Director of Artist Services at Yamaha, John Wittmann joined me in the studio for a live interview on April 5, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • HFL152 Peyden Shelton

    HFL152 Peyden Shelton
    Apr 11 2022
    University of Utah Professor of Trumpet and member of Mirari, Peyden Shelton joined me in the studio for a live interview on March 29, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • HFL151 Gary Grant

    HFL151 Gary Grant
    Apr 11 2022
    Recording studio legend Gary Grant joined me in the studio for a live interview on March 22, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • HFL150 Jari Villanueva

    HFL150 Jari Villanueva
    Apr 11 2022
    Jari Villanueva, USAF (ret), and bugle call expert, joined me in the studio for a live interview on March 8, 2022. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • HFL149 Roman Rindberger

    HFL149 Roman Rindberger
    Feb 19 2022
    Mnozil Brass trumpeter Roman Rindberger joined me on October 2, 2020 for this fantastic insight into his career. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC
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    55 mins
  • HFL148 Peter Meechan

    HFL148 Peter Meechan
    Feb 18 2022
    Composer Peter Meechan joined me for an interview on December 15, 2020 to talk about Song of Hope, written for Ryan Anthony, and much more. You can find out more about Peter by visiting www.meechanmusic.com. All Rights Reserved Copy, rebroadcast, or any distribution on any platform without expressed consent is forbidden. (C) 2024 Powell Music, LLC
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    1 hr and 11 mins