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The Music Man: The Sadder, But Wiser Girl Featuring Wilson Ford Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey

Discover how one musician broke the boundaries of traditional strings. In this episode of Mister Radio, host Marshall Katzman sits down with Will Patton, a legendary Vermont-based multi instrumentalist and global pioneer of jazz mandolin. While most people associate the mandolin strictly with bluegrass, Will has spent decades using his vintage Gibson A model to redefine the instrument. From blistering bebop to the romantic, swinging rhythms of Gypsy jazz, he shares the stories behind his unique musical journey. Before fronting his own critically acclaimed ensembles, Will anchored bands on the bass for icons like Ray Charles, Van Morrison, and Toots Thielemans. In this episode, we dive into his transition up the register, his adventures in Parisian cafes, and his thoughtful, melodic approach to composition.

If you are a jazz vinyl purist, you know the thrill of the hunt. You know what it’s like to flip through dusty crates at 6 AM, looking for that one holy grail press. A record that didn't just capture a moment in time, but completely pushed the boundaries of what acoustic jazz could be. In 1987, a blistering quintet-turned-septet stepped into a New York studio and cut a self-titled record that has since become a cult-classic among rare-vinyl collectors worldwide: Ululation. Driven by the fierce compositions of baritone saxophonist John Lee Krasnow, and anchored by the explosive trumpet of Art Blakey’s own Valery Ponomarev, this album unleashed a massive, four-horn wall of sound. But standing dead center in that legendary wall of sound, trading fiery licks and bringing a fierce, Boston-bred energy to the tenor saxophone, was Jerry Vejmola. "I Remember Leroy" and "Borderline Case" Valery Ponomarev, trumpet Jeff Hittman, alto sax Jerry Vejmola, tenor sax John Lee Krasnow, baritone sax Janice Friedman, piano Bill Patton, bass Yoshitaka Uematsu, drums Executive producer: George Krasnow Produced by: John Lee Krasnow Engineered by Mario Courtesy, the John Lee Krasnow Estate Get Heard on Mister Radio – No Cost, No Strings Attached. Are you an artist, activist, scientist, or storyteller with a message that needs to be heard? Mister Radio wants to feature you. We offer free, deep-dive interviews covering any topic under the sun. Claim your spotlight and share your story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major platforms. All you need is a phone and a desire to connect! Have audio tracks, poetry, or original music you’d like showcased? Contact us today to get started: [email protected]

The Music Man: Piano Lesson Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ Toni Holm and Lois Dolt Always Booking Guests! Get Heard on Mister Radio! No Cost, No Strings Attached! Are you an artist, activist, scientist, or storyteller with a message that needs to be heard? Mister Radio wants to feature you. We offer free, deep-dive interviews covering any topic under the sun. Claim your spotlight and share your story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major platforms. All you need is a phone and a desire to connect! Have audio tracks, poetry, or original music you'd like showcased, contact Mister Radio at ⁠[email protected]⁠

It is the night before the Celtic Festival of Beltane, an ancient May Day ritual where the otherworldly realm draws close. As Druids march, dark spirits rise in the shadows—only to be conquered by the brilliance of light. Young maidens hang festive boughs while blindfolded boys meet on the drumlins to eat charcoal-marked ember cakes. One unlucky fellow drawing the stained piece must leap the bonfire flames three times to satisfy ancient tradition. Thus begins The Eve of Beltane, a mesmerizing new play by today’s guest, Coni Koepfinger (Playwright, Poet, & Yogi). Join host Marshall on Mister Radio as we explore this mystical production and dive deep into the creative process. "Creative expression through art manifestation is one way to access an act of eternal love, for if we are not creative we will be destructive." — Coni Koepfinger Featured Music & Performances • "Dance of the Stags" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author) • "Eve of Beltane" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author) • "Jenny" – Performed by James Scheider • "I'll Fight For Love" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author) • "If That Is Not A Father" – C. Michael Perry (Composer), Arranged by Leicester Bay Theatricals (Vocal Demo) • "And We Won't be Home 'Til Mornin'" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author) Production Credits • Producer: Mary Ellen Ashley • Production Team: Corey Brunish, Jon Hayden, John Melo • Media Courtesy: Music, graphics, audio, and video clips are courtesy of Coni Koepfinger, Joe Izen, C. Michael Perry, James Scheider, and the late Robert Rhodes. Connect With Our Guest • Guest: Coni Ciongoli Koepfinger (Resident Playwright / Creative Director) • Platform: New Play Exchange, New York, New York • Profile: View Coni's Work on New Play Exchange https://newplayexchange.org/users/7796/coni-koepfinger Support Mister Radio Thank you for listening to Mister Radio with your host, Marshall! • Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and leave us a review. • Tune In: Be sure to join us next week for another brand-new episode of Mister Radio.

The Music Man Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ You Got Trouble Wilson Ford and Ensemble

The Music Man: Iowa Stubborn Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey Ensemble

The Music Man: Overture Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey

The Music Man: Rock Island Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey Richard Livingson and Traveling Salesmen Marshall Katzman, train conductor

From the iTunes Vaults, originally published Jun 8, 2020 93 . Here I Am, Lord Here I Am, Lord 1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? (Refrain) Here I am, Lord Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, If you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. 2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts fo love a-lone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send? (Refrain) Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church Hymnal #593, Here I Am, Lord Vocals: Steve Freides Bronwen Eastwood Guitar: Steve Freides

ABRAXAS, from the 1971 album Lone Wolf by Kurt Carpenter. Recorded on analog tape Circa 1970 7 1/2 IPS 2-TRACK stereo

Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century "He has been composing music since he was four years old and at the age of eight found it necessary to defend his original style against the criticisms of his piano teacher. Since then after study in the New England Conservatory; the winning of two Guggenheim grants; and recognition through a National Institute of Arts and Letters award, the critics and the public are mostly on his side. Downes of the New York Times pronounced him "one of the most individual and exotically expressive American composers of the rising generation." In his own words he was led to quote "search for an idiom more worthy of the wonderful tradition I had discovered." For boldness and delicacy of imagination, for originality and individuality without eccentricity, for a great number of compositions each fresh and distinctive, for fusing old melody with modern technique and spirit, in short, for making music to lift the hearts of men as only music can, Bates College wishes to confer upon Alan Hovhaness, the honorary degree of Doctor of Music." Thus reads the declaration read by Charles F. Phillips, the president of Bates College on June 7, 1959. Today it is my honor to present William Holst, Alan Hovhaness' stepson, who served as co-author and curator of the book, Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century. Symphony No. 63, "Loon Lake", Op. 411 was performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, directed by Stewart Robertson, and recorded in 2007 at Henry Wood Hall, in Glasgow, Scotland. "Macedonian Mountain Dance" featuring pianist Sahan Arzruni courtesy otherminds.org Hovhaness: Sonata for Harp & Guitar, Op. 374 "Spirit of Trees" - V. Andante appassionato https://youtu.be/CpaP5Et798A?si=24HqR-pdmKbItb_t Special thanks to Maestro Gerard Schwarz, Artistic and Music Director of the Palm Beach Symphony, Charles Amirkhanian, Executive & Artistic Director, and Liam Herb, Production Director for otherminds.org. Our fact checker was Steve Freides. Our theme music was played by ULULATION! Mister Radio is available wherever you get your podcasts, including iTunes and Spotify. Subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review, and don’t forget to tune in for another episode of Mister Radio!

Today's guest journeyed from Soviet Russia to The United States of America to become a key member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. With the Messengers, he has performed at major concert halls, clubs, and festivals all over the world, and made numerous television appearances with the Messengers in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. In the United States he has made television appearances on "To Tell The Truth", the PBS network, National Geographic Today as well as CNN. It is my pleasure to introduce Valery Ponomarev to the show.

Today's guest is a Minneapolis-based writer and director whose works include Rideshare, Lucid Dreams, See You Soon, and the acclaimed feature film, BLACK in Minneapolis. A recipient of the 2020 McKnight Media Artist Fellowship and a 2022 Catalyst Story Institute alum, he started his career in documentary filmmaking when he was 14 years old, with many of his stories revolving around social justice. At 15, he won the Screenlabs Challenge Audience Award at the Screenwriters’ Workshop. At 20, he worked on his first commercial project, where he learned about the craft of lighting. Today, he continues to work as a creative director for his production company, We-Co Films, and more recently as the author of a debut novel, N57. It is my pleasure to introduce David J. Buchanan to the show. Find more information about the author at davidjbuchanan.com

Today's guest journeyed from Soviet Russia to The United States of America to become a key member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. With the Messengers, he has performed at major concert halls, clubs, and festivals all over the world, and made numerous television appearances with the Messengers in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. In the United States he has made television appearances on "To Tell The Truth", the PBS network, National Geographic Today as well as CNN. It is my pleasure to introduce Valery Ponomarev to the show.