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In this episode of You Dig?, Steve Wiest sits down with legendary saxophonist and composer Jeff Coffin for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, collaboration, and the lifelong journey of music.Jeff is known for his work with Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, the Dave Matthews Band, and his own genre-bending ensemble Mu’tet. He has also released more than two dozen albums as a leader and teaches at Vanderbilt University, mentoring the next generation of musicians.Steve and Jeff discuss:• The legendary North Texas jazz program era • Practicing 8–12 hours a day in the pursuit o...

Steve Wiest sits down with acclaimed trumpet artist Ingrid Jensen for a deep conversation about creativity, orchestration, mentorship, and life in jazz. They discuss Ingrid’s album Landings, influences including Kenny Wheeler and Miles Davis, stories about Clark Terry and George Coleman, and the creative process behind improvisation and composition. A relaxed and insightful conversation about the music and the community that surrounds it. Thanks for listening to You Dig?Hosted by Steve Wiest.________________Support the artists by purchasing music whenever possible. CONNECT WITH INGRID JENSEN Website https://www.ingridjensen.com ...

Welcome to The Sampler Platter, a feature from You Dig? where Steve Wiest highlights the music of upcoming guests on the show.In this episode we explore the remarkable trumpet artistry of Ingrid Jensen, one of the leading voices in modern jazz. Known for her work with the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, and the all-star group Artemis, Jensen’s playing blends lyricism, storytelling, and fearless musical exploration.This sampler focuses on selections from her Newvelle Records release “Landings.”Newvelle Records is known for its beautifully produced audiophile vinyl releases...

YOU DIG? with Steve Wiest Episode: John Clayton — Bass, Arranging, Mentorship & The Music LifeIn this episode of You Dig?, Steve Wiest sits down with legendary bassist, composer, arranger, educator, and bandleader John Clayton for a deep and relaxed conversation about music, creativity, mentorship, and life inside the jazz community.From arts education and raising the next generation of musicians, to working with Paul McCartney and arranging for Diana Krall, this episode explores the mindset, craft, and humanity behind one of jazz’s most respected voices.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to You Dig? — It’s J...

Pull up a chair, grab your beverage of choice, and welcome to the inaugural gathering of The League of Extraordinarily Caffeinated Gentlemen.In this high-octane roundtable edition of You Dig?, Steve Wiest is joined by:• Glenn Kostur – saxophonist, composer, and longtime collaborator of Maynard Ferguson (Big Bop Nouveau) • Art Bouton – Director & Founder of the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) • Tom Matta – composer and bass trombone professor at DePaul UniversityWhat follows is equal parts jazz wisdom, pop culture detours, tool philosophy, Minnesota Vikings trauma, Hank Mobley reverence, David Letterman nostalgia, m...

FOR VIDEO VERSIONS: You Dig? YouTube/ @youdigpodWelcome to the John Clayton SAMPLER PLATTER! Here I will present some of the music that we discuss on John's episode of "You Dig?" What I'll be playing: 1. How Insensitive 2. The Jones Brothers and here is where you can pick up the albums that these pieces are from: Diana Krall Featuring The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra "From This Moment On" https://bit.ly/4tsjwY3. The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra "And So It Goes" https...

You can see the4 VIDEO version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPodPlease click LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow the You Dig? podcast adventure! About this episode: The great Bob Mintzer stops by and we have a blast talking about his mighty oeuvre in general, and specifically his newest release "Bob Mintzer and WDR Big Band Cologne "Soundscapes" Plus Bob takes the "Dig You Inquisition!" A good time was SHO NUFF had by all — deep stories, laughs, and serious jazz wisdom._____________Links from this Episode: ...

Welcome to the Bob Mintzer SAMPLER PLATTER! Here I will present the music that we discuss on Bob's episode of You Dig? (Plus some extras) What I'll be playing: 1. A Reprieve 2. Montuno 3. New Look 4. EBE Bop and here is where you can pick up the albums that these pieces are from: Bob Mintzer and WDR Big Band Cologne "Sundscapes" (A Reprieve, Montuno, New Look) https://bobmintzermusic.com/blog/new-... Steve Wiest and the Eclectric Band Concerto for Folded Space" https://steve-wiest...

The first show of 2026 with the NEW NAME! It's You Dig? with special guest FRANK GREENE!! LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Frank's Site: http://www.frankdavidgreene.com/ Frank Greene Bio: https://www.adams-music.com/en/artist... One of Frank's Current "Go-To" album s: Caleb Hudson "Nothing Less" https://calebhudson.bandcamp.com/albu... Frank Discography: https://www.discogs.com/artist/136301...

Happy New Year Y'all! LOTS of cool things in store this year...including a STORE, you dig?! and HEY, "You Dig?" is now our new name. Imma STICK with this one folks because this opens things up completely for the entire community of creative souls in our cray-cray village of love.Yep, this means, trombonists (of course) ALL instrumentalists, ALL genres, and also...other areas of creative endeavor! I'll be bringing you all kinds of interesting people that have one thing in common...they are INSANE! Well...not always insane... but quite often :) No, the...

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O49knZBe3YA&t=1340sOur final show of 2025 with our special guest Blue Lou Marini! Blue has played with EVERYONE and has one of our music's most stellar resumes as both performer and composer. We had a great time on the show, and I think you will too!Here are some of the things we referenced:LUÍS COLOMA & BLUE LOU MARINI"We Like to Groove" Lluís Coloma - Piano Blue Lou Marini - Tenor Sax, Flute & Clarinet Kid Carlos - Gu...

Video Version Can Be Found Here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv8yhsfJuFzth_3JaGx6sc561I_kFZMAYIn this episode, I bring back my dear friend Paul McKee to go deep into his composition and arranging persona which has generated some of the most enjoyable and iconic works in the modern large jazz ensemble cannon of today.We go into SO much, in fact , that I've generated a helpful time stamp outline below so that you can surf around and snack on all the goodness at your leisure. Below the time stamp...

Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv8yhsfJuFzth_3JaGx6sc561I_kFZMAYOn this episode, I welcome my dear friend Brad Leali. One of the most important alto saxophonists on the scene today, Brad has a long and stellar resume as a leader, educator (Currently Professor of Jazz Saxophone at UNT), and stints with Harry Connick Jr, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Kennedy Center Honors, and currently Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. One of the nicest guys on planet Earth (or beyond), Brad and I discuss his life, influences, career path journey, and even...

Here is a special edition of WIESTWORLD! In this episode, we discuss everything about my epic project, CONCERTO FOR FOLDED SPACE. It's been ten years since this sci-fi novel/CD recording combo with an ALL-STAR cast came out, and I wanted to unpack it for everyone.So buckle in and enjoy a galactic soirée of the fourth degree!_________________Purchase a digital download of the CD: https://steve-wiest.com/albums/#foldedGet the book AND the digital download: https://steve-wiest.com/step/concerto-book-landing/Learn more a...

https://steve-wiest.com/ TThe great Gregg Bissonette joins me for a soirée-DELUXE of high octane joyfully fun, shenanigans, stories, and wisdom! Join us as we discuss all things Bisso and check out some of Gregg's great music as well. It's a hoot AND a nanny! _____________________ Links for stuff discussed on this episode: Gregg's Website: https://greggbissonette.co/ Gregg's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT8Zj5o-nCxJpG99yq3hviw Matt Bissonette's Site: https://mattbissonette.com/ Matt/Gregg/Paul "Song in a Day Show" Y...

Hey Folks! For your driving and general chillin' pleasure, here is the audio version of You Dig?. There is also now a VIDEO version if you'd like to pop up a big ol' bowl o' corn and pour some bourbon (it pairs quite well, BTW) you can see the video version at https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPodToday's episode is all about my good pal Nick Lane! We had LOTS to talk about, FOUR great tracks on the Lightning Round (insert lightning FX here) and stories, yuks, and knowledge gems APLENTY. You Dig?<...

Man-Oh-MAN! We had so much good Ilesian stuff that it had to be divided into TWO SHOWS!Here is Part Two where we get more into Alex's music via the famous "Lightning Round" (imagine the cool sound effect here)LOTS to love on this one folks! So dive on in...______________Alex Iles One-Stop-Shopping website: https://www.alexilestrombone.com/index.phpFeatured Tracks in this episode: (Please go PURCHASE a copy of the CDs!)The Bob Florence Limited Edition Big Band "Funupsmanship"<...

My guest this week is the masterful trombonist DELUXE Alex Iles! Alex is a trombonist's trombonist and one of the busiest studio, symphony, and jazz players in LA and beyond! He is also a great Cat–a true MENSCH–and a friend.Check out his STUNNING credentials on his website: https://www.alexilestrombone.com/ What he has accomplished so far in his fabulous career is amazing! And guess what? We get to hang with Alex HIMSELF! Right here on WIESTWORLD.Dive in and enjoy Y'all!_____________The WIESTWORLD theme song is "A Ster...

The great Steve Turre returns for a full length in-depth discussion of his music and composing. Trombone, shells and all the fixin's. We get into the legendary Lightning Round where I choose a bunch of tracks, play them for YOU to enjoy and then Steve talks about what went into each one...the behind-the-scene's "Director's Cut" if you will.Join me and Steve as we hold court, hang out, and otherwise hobnob...

It's time to hang with the great Steve Turre! Trombonist/Composer/Leader/Shell Artist, Steve is a treasure in the world of jazz trombone! I've known Steve for awhile now and can tell you that he is a real force of nature. Constantly on the move and ever moving forward artistically, there is SO much to cover with this man's oeuvre.And cover it we DID! So I broke it all into two parts. This first part is all about Steve, his beginnings, his journey as an artist, his time at Saturday Night Live, and lots of...