The Kimball Hooker Show

Robert Payne

Join Kimball Hooker as he interviews Robert Payne. A master trumpet player, Robert Payne is the founder and CEO of Tortilla Soup band. He's made guest appearances in many popular bands, including Tower of Power, GQ, Confunkshun, Eddie Money, and many others. His singer, Tanya Alota, has previously appeared on The Kimball Hooker Show!

Yaboi Nilo

Join Kimball Hooker as he interviews Yaboi Nilo! Yaboi Nilo, born and raised in the Bay Area, has immersed himself in music for most of his young life. He began playing the piano, trumpet, saxophone, and drums before high school and started writing music and making beats as a freshman. He is now a creator, producer, and vocalist.

Juan Escovedo

Join Kimball Hooker as he interviews Juan Escovedo! Juan Escovedo is a Bay Area resident and the son of famous Latin Jazz Orchestra leader Pete Escovedo. During his second appearance at KCAT, Juan provides listeners with valuable music industry insight and exclusive details about his journey in this must watch episode of The Kimball Hooker Show!

Mike McWilliams

Join Kimball Hooker as he interviews Mike McWilliams! Mike McWilliams is a talented trumpet player as member of multiple popular Bay Area cover bands including Pacific Standard Time and Houserockers with band leader Paul Kent. He is also a music instructor and coach for up and coming trumpet stars.

Kimberlye Gold

Join Kimball Hooker as he interviews Kimberlye Gold! Kimberlye is a San Francisco Bay Area singer/songwriter who spent many years honing her skills while living and working in LA, NYC, and Nashville. Her stable of top-notch players includes members of luminary bands such as Tower Of Power, Steely Dan, and Boz Scaggs.