Gentiene MG - Montreal-Based Jazz Pianist And Composer Combining Jazz And Classical. Has Toured Throughout Canada And Europe. OPUS Awards And Juno Nominations!

Gentiene MG - Montreal-Based Jazz Pianist And Composer Combining Jazz And Classical. Has Toured Throughout Canada And Europe. OPUS Awards And Juno Nominations!

Gentiane MG is a fabulous Montreal-based pianist and composer who combines jazz and classical. Her music explores human connection, emotional depth, and the quiet relationship between inner life and the natural world. She’s toured with her trio extensively across Canada and Europe and she’s earned major honours including OPUS Awards, Radio Canada recognition, and JUNO nominations. Her latest album is called “Can You Hear the Birds?”   My featured song is my reimagined cover of Chick Corea’s “Sea Journey”, from the album Play by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/track/4aPXKsKffW0hbKPr47BOHP?si=ooKaITn4S7Ku8dbpvxF0PA]. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/start-here] for Start Here Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] for All Episodes  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/guests] for Guest List  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/testimonials] for Guest Testimonials Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/pillars] for Pillars Click here [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] for Robert’s Project Grand Slam Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe] to Subscribe  Click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails] to receive our Email Updates Click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream] to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH GENTIANE: www.gentianemg.com [http://www.gentianemg.com/] —------------------------------------ ROBERT’S NEWEST RELEASE: “THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw4C2DPAiXA&list=RDuw4C2DPAiXA&start_radio=1] FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-buzz] FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/] Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com

Kevin Kiner - Celebrated Multi-Award Winning Movie and TV Composer. Star Wars, CSI: Miami, Narcos, Walker Texas Ranger!

Kevin Kiner is an Annie Award and BMI award winning, and Emmy nominated, TV and film composer. He’s one of the entertainment industry's most versatile and in-demand composers. He scored several Star Wars movies. He’s work on shows like CSI: Miami, Narcos and Walker, Texas Ranger. He’s recognized for his ability to craft intimate, soulful guitar melodies as well as epic and grand orchestral compositions. My featured song is “Rough Rider”, from the album What’s Up by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/album/1dRBMSzbB8CnTZovCSBdsk?si=90_96ZV6QxWw4t9jMSnQvw]. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/start-here] for Start Here Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] for All Episodes  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/guests] for Guest List  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/testimonials] for Guest Testimonials Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/pillars] for Pillars Click here [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] for Robert’s Project Grand Slam Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe] to Subscribe  Click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails] to receive our Email Updates Click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream] to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH KEVIN: www.kevinkiner.com [http://www.kevinkiner.com/] —------------------------------------ ROBERT’S NEWEST RELEASE: “THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw4C2DPAiXA&list=RDuw4C2DPAiXA&start_radio=1] FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-buzz] FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/] Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com

David Maraniss - Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Of Books On Vince Lombardi, Jim Thorpe, Roberto Clemente, Vietnam, Clinton, Obama. Former Associate Editor Of The Washington Post!

David Maraniss is a Pulitzer Prize winner and a 3x Pulitzer Prize finalist. He’s also the former associate editor for the Washington Post. And he is the author of numerous books, ranging from politics to sports, including head coach Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers, American hero Jim Thorpe, Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics, the Vietnam War, and U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. My featured song is “Spring Dance”, from the album of the same name by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/track/6u0GT5pnQh5k3prGEN2Rvp?si=MGZetQwLSAesHmWmEBr-2w&dl_branch=1]. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/start-here] for Start Here Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] for All Episodes  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/guests] for Guest List  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/testimonials] for Guest Testimonials Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/pillars] for Pillars Click here [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] for Robert’s Project Grand Slam Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe] to Subscribe  Click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails] to receive our Email Updates Click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream] to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DAVID: www.davidmaraniss.com [http://www.davidmaraniss.com/] —------------------------------------ ROBERT’S NEWEST RELEASE: “THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw4C2DPAiXA&list=RDuw4C2DPAiXA&start_radio=1] FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-buzz] FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/] Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com

Rochelle Rice - Singer And Composer Blending Jazz, Soul, Pop. Former Disney Performer. Member Of Sweet Honey In The Rock Ensemble!

Rochelle Rice is a singer and composer who blends jazz, soul, and pop. Take it from me - her singing is simply sublime. Since 2016 she’s been a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock. They are a 3x Grammy nominated, all female, African American a cappella ensemble. She’s performed at The Kennedy Center and Blues Alley among many other venues. She’s an advocate for social justice. Her latest project, “Tell Her This”, is a blend of podcasting, visual art, and live music that celebrates the voices and wisdom of women. My featured song is “The Buzz”, my latest single. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/album/2jI3qIuiYNSQDzff5eLpSR?si=wF5Ip0KFQfqKMU9bdS0d6g]. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/start-here] for Start Here Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] for All Episodes  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/guests] for Guest List  Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/testimonials] for Guest Testimonials Click here [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/pillars] for Pillars Click here [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] for Robert’s Project Grand Slam Click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe] to Subscribe  Click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails] to receive our Email Updates Click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream] to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ROCHELLE: www.rochellericemusic.com [http://www.rochellericemusic.com/] —------------------------------------ ROBERT’S NEWEST RELEASE: “THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw4C2DPAiXA&list=RDuw4C2DPAiXA&start_radio=1] FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-buzz] FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/] Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: Young Stars / Old Souls. Featuring Benny Benack III, Bria Skonberg, Christian Wiggs, Danny Jonokuchi!

After 800 episodes, I’ve observed that many of my remarkable guests are connected by one or more common threads. Each episode of Special Collections focuses on a particular thread that ties together some of my guests.  In this episode, the common thread is a group of young artists who are dedicated to keeping alive and vibrant the music of the Great American Songbook and the big band era and carrying forward the tradition of great crooners like Frank Sinatra. This episode features four extraordinary young artists who have each been a guest on the podcast and who exemplify this tradition. They all know one another and they’re all connected. Let me re-introduce them to you. Benny Benack III is a phenomenal Emmy nominated trumpeter, crooner and consummate showman. Bria Skonberg is also an extraordinary trumpeter and vocalist. She is a Juno award winner, 10x Downbeat Rising Star, and Lincoln Center Swing Award recipient. Christian Wiggs is a terrific singer, band leader, lyricist and record label executive who has performed at major venues including Birdland, the Blue Note, Dizzy’s and SXSW. He also leads the Christian Wiggs Big Band. And Danny Jonokuchi is another outstanding trumpeter, singer and arranger. He’s arranged for Lady Gaga as well as for Benny and Christian, and he leads the Danny Jonokuchi Big Band. This episode features a song by each of these talented artists. Music is a continuum. Everything builds upon what has come before. By honoring their traditions as they do these artists are not just preserving the past they are keeping it alive, evolving it and carrying it forward. This is Robert Miller with Follow Your Dream.