Musician Rewind: Recent Episodes
Kevin Harrington
A podcast that chronicles the rich musical history of one of the musical meccas of the world, Jamaica Queens as told by the musicians who are part of the history. Join us as producers, arrangers, vocalist instrumentalists from Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens & Long Island share there personal journeys and contributions to the legacy that is "Jamaica Funk". Sit back, relax and rewind with us.
Join us as we Rewind with Singer/Songwriter Horace "Rayco" Scott who takes us back to his beginnings as a singer and later as a songwriter and everything in between and what he planning to do in the future.
Join us as brothers Marvin & pastor Marcus Lewis tell us about their journey to playing multiple instruments and playing in the church
Join us a we go back with William "chill" Harrington to his early beginnings in Jamaica queens and what influenced his love for the drums and his days on the drumline..
Join us a we talk with Jamaica Queens kat drummer Dwight Crudup as he takes us back to his beginning days as a musician, being influenced by local musicians and bands and when he founded his own band Natural Explosion.
Step into the world of music as bassist, Ron Harrison, shares his enthralling tale of passion, perseverance, and the incredible people who shaped his playing, get ready to embark on a journey through time, as Ron takes you back to the very beginning of his days as a musician.
Join us as Warren McRae takes us back to his beginnings in Jamaica Queens and recounts his journey to becoming a bassist, starting in early elementary school to jr high to playing in basement bands and starting his own band. From the basement bands to pro level as a songwriter producer, recording and mastering engineer. Musical director for artist Tina Turner touring with Joe Cocker, Steven Van Zandt, Nona Hendryx, Patti Labelle, Lionel Richie and many other Pop and R&B artist
Join us as Jamaica Queens musicians Glenn Harrison and Mychael Powell talk about their musical beginnings, from starting on their first instruments to forming the band Visions.
Nancy takes us back to her humble beginnings in St Albans, Queens and recounts her journey to becoming an award winning author, educator, producer, performing artist, lyricist, arranger & advocate for the homeless and teen girls.
Join us a Steve takes us back to his musical beginnings, from his first instrument to his falling in love with the bass guitar and meeting Louis Johnson. How he started a number of his own bands to playing with R&B legends Blue Magic, The Manhattans and many others...
Join Us as Zak takes us back to his musical beginnings in Bayshore Long Island from Elementary School to creating the Nappy Head Funk Army to being the Funk Ambassador over the North Carolina branch of the Bootsy Collins/Peppermint Patty Organization "Club Funkateers and everything between.
Wayne takes us back to his beginnings as a guitar player growing up and playing with various bands in Jamaica queens and how he went from playing local to a touring musician and music educator.
Join us as we rewind back to beginning of the musical journey with Jamaica Queens drummer Dr Carl Smith and his career as a Business Professor. Dr Smith holds a BS, MBA, SBA, (PD) and a PhD in business. Author – Ford, Regaining Their Competitive Edge Published October 2007; Assistant Adjunct Professor School of Business Long Island University; Department Chair Katharine Gibbs School of Business; Permanently Certified as a School Business Administrator – State of New York; And, Worked as an Executive Director, Manager, and Supervisor Consolidated Edison Company New York (Con Edison).
Charles Bartlett is the leader of The Charles Bartlett Jazz Ensemble and co-founder of the very popular Bartlett Contemporaries (Remix) Band. He is a seasoned trumpeter and music educator in his area. And as a veteran musician in the New York area, his accomplishments span over 30 years of successful live venue performances. He also holds a Masters Degree in Applied Music from NYU. He was an acclaimed Professor of Jazz Studies at York.
Join me for PART 2 of my Rewind with Bassist, Songwriter, Producer Tony Bridges about his beginnings in music and the long resume of artist he has played for over the decades such as Ashford & Simpson, Buddy Miles, BB&Q Band, Brandy, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, D'Angelo, Deodato, Ellen Foley, George Benson, Grover Washington Jr, Lenny White, Rachelle Ferrell, Stevie Wonder, SWV, Phyllis Hyman, PM Dawn, The Ojays, Laura Branigan Aaron Neville Chanice Miki Howard Chante Moore The Cover Girls Fonda Ray George Howard Gloria Gaynor Groove Theory Gwen McRae Jade Freddie Jackson and the list goes on & on.
Join me for PART 1 of my Rewind with Bassist, Songwriter, Producer Tony Bridges about his beginnings in music and the long resume of artist he has played for over the decades such as Ashford & Simpson, Buddy Miles, BB&Q Band, Brandy, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, D,Angelo, Deodato, Ellen Foley, George Benson, Grover Washington Jr, Lenny White, Rachelle Ferrell, Stevie Wonder, SWV, Phyllis Hyman, PM Dawn, The Ojays, Laura Branigan and the list goes on & on.
Join us as we rewind back to beginning of the musical journey with founder of the iconic band from Queens Ny Creative Funk ( bassist, composer, producer, actor) Gary Deberry.
This week, we rewind to discuss the musical journey of Drummer, Producer, Songwriter Richard Ruiz.