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Callum Au: Quincy Jones, Big Band Writing, London Jazz & Sing Seven Seas | You Dig?
Jun 9, 2026
1h 24m 29s
Ed Sargent: Life on the Road with Maynard Ferguson, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts & Aerosmith | You Dig?
May 30, 2026
1h 16m 53s
Randy Brecker: Miles Davis, Skunk Funk, Horace Silver & The Meaning of Life | You Dig?
May 22, 2026
1h 27m 40s
You Dig? Sampler Platter: Randy Brecker
May 20, 2026
58m 57s
What Is Hip? Dave Richards Talks Tower of Power, L.A., and Life on the Road
May 18, 2026
1h 12m 07s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/9/26 | ![]() Callum Au: Quincy Jones, Big Band Writing, London Jazz & Sing Seven Seas | You Dig?✨ | trombonearranging+5 | Callum Au | National Youth Jazz OrchestraSing Seven Seas | Blackpool, EnglandRoyal Albert Hall+1 | trombonearranging+7 | — | 1h 24m 29s | |
| 5/30/26 | ![]() Ed Sargent: Life on the Road with Maynard Ferguson, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts & Aerosmith | You Dig?✨ | tour managementmusic industry+4 | Ed Sargent | — | — | tour managermusic stories+5 | — | 1h 16m 53s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Randy Brecker: Miles Davis, Skunk Funk, Horace Silver & The Meaning of Life | You Dig?✨ | jazzimprovisation+4 | Randy Brecker | Brecker BrothersEspirito+1 | Seventh Avenue South | Randy BreckerMiles Davis+6 | — | 1h 27m 40s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() You Dig? Sampler Platter: Randy Brecker✨ | Randy Breckerjazz fusion+4 | — | NDR BigbandSome Skunk Funk+6 | — | Randy Breckerjazz fusion+6 | — | 58m 57s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() What Is Hip? Dave Richards Talks Tower of Power, L.A., and Life on the Road✨ | musicinterviews+4 | Dave Richards | Tower of Power | North TexasBirdland+1 | Tower of PowerDave Richards+5 | — | 1h 12m 07s | |
| 5/16/26 | ![]() Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska — Building a Career in Film Composition✨ | film compositioncreative process+5 | Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska | HollywoodLos Angeles+4 | — | film compositionmusic+8 | — | 48m 50s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Glenn and Steve's Excellent Accidental Episode✨ | accidental episodetech check+3 | Julia Zuzanna Sokolawska | UNT One O'Clock Lab Band | — | accidental episodetech check+3 | — | 57m 10s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() Lynn Seaton–Bass, Basie, Woody, UNT, and The Art of Listening✨ | jazzbass+4 | Lynn Seaton | University of North TexasCount Basie Orchestra+4 | — | jazzbass+5 | — | 1h 12m 04s | |
| 5/2/26 | ![]() You Dig? Sampler Platter: Lynn Seaton✨ | jazz performancebass artistry+5 | Lynn Seaton | Concord JazzOmniTone+4 | — | Lynn Seatonjazz+6 | — | 34m 20s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Tim Ishii and UTA–DIG U(niversity) Jazz Studies at UTA and Telling Stories✨ | jazz educationmusic programs+3 | Tim IshiiVincent Tran+1 | The University of Texas ArlingtonUTA | — | jazzUTA+5 | — | 49m 18s | |
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| 4/12/26 | ![]() Ryan Davidson — Country, Composition, and the Art of Sonic Storytelling✨ | musicstorytelling+4 | Ryan Davidson | Album "Country"Ryan Davidson's Website+2 | — | Ryan DavidsonCountry+7 | — | 1h 08m 22s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() You Dig? Sampler Platter– Ryan Davidson✨ | jazzcountry music+3 | Ryan Davidson | CountryHampden – BLUE+1 | — | Ryan Davidsonjazz guitarist+3 | — | 25m 32s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() The Sampler Platter: Eric Jacobson✨ | musictrumpet+3 | Eric Jacobson | Origin RecordsAffinity Trio+3 | — | Eric Jacobsontrumpet+5 | — | 32m 00s | |
| 4/4/26 | ![]() Eric Jacobson — Making a Living in Jazz, Persistence, and Finding Your Voice✨ | jazzmusic career+4 | Eric Jacobson | Origin RecordsEric's Website+2 | — | jazzmusic career+8 | — | 56m 46s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() Jeff Hamilton — Groove, Stories & the Meaning of Music✨ | musicjazz+4 | Jeff Hamilton | Jeff Hamilton TrioClayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra+1 | — | jazzdrumming+5 | — | 1h 04m 02s | |
| 3/18/26 | ![]() Denis DiBlasio — Maynard Stories, Jazz Wisdom & Life Lessons✨ | jazz storiesmentorship+4 | Denis DiBlasio | — | — | Denis DiBlasioMaynard Ferguson+5 | — | 59m 28s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Jeff Coffin — Creativity, Collaboration & the Music Life✨ | creativitycollaboration+4 | Jeff Coffin | Béla Fleck & the FlecktonesDave Matthews Band+3 | — | saxophonistmusic education+5 | — | 1h 05m 49s | |
| 3/8/26 | ![]() Ingrid Jensen — Sound, Creativity & The Jazz Life | You Dig? Podcast✨ | creativityjazz+4 | Ingrid Jensen | Newvelle RecordsYou Dig?+3 | — | Ingrid Jensenjazz+4 | — | 1h 08m 50s | |
| 3/7/26 | ![]() The Sampler Platter: Ingrid Jensen✨ | jazztrumpet artistry+3 | Ingrid Jensen | Maria Schneider OrchestraDarcy James Argue’s Secret Society+5 | — | Ingrid Jensentrumpet+7 | — | 27m 34s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() John Clayton | 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 John Clayton Day 00:14 The John Clayton Canon: A Legendary Career in Jazz 02:37 John Clayton Arrives — Settling Into the Hang 04:55 Leading ISJAC & Supporting Jazz Writers 06:20 Greenville Fine Arts Residency 07:25 Why Arts High Schools Change Lives 09:50 Growing Up With Strong Music Programs 10:40 Gerald Clayton’s Musical Journey 12:13 Sound, Curiosity & Musical Imagination 13:00 Duo Magic — John & Gerald Clayton 14:40 The Art of Touch & Personal Voice 16:00 The “Two Duo” Concept 17:50 Standards & Performance Flow 19:00 Learning “Tale of the Fingers” 0:00 Teaching vs Guiding 21:50 Mentorship & The Next Generation 23:00 Playing for the Music 24:20 Bandstand Energy 26:40 A Life Lesson for Young Artists 27:30 Paul McCartney Sessions 31:20 Working With Sir Paul 33:45 Arranging “How Insensitive” 36:10 Tension & Release in Big Band Writing 38:30 Jeff Clayton & “The Jones Brothers” 41:00 Quincy Jones & Mancini Influences 43:20 Playing With Henry Mancini 44::30 The Jazz Village 45:00 Closing Reflections 45:48 What’s Next on You Dig? 46:30 Post-Show BlooperABOUT JOHN CLAYTONJohn Clayton is an internationally celebrated bassist, composer, arranger, educator, and co-founder of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. His career includes work with Count Basie, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, and many leading jazz artists.ABOUT YOU DIG?You Dig? with Steve Wiest is a long-form conversation series exploring creativity, jazz, composition, arranging, education, and the lives of artists shaping the music world.Hosted by Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, author, and educator Steve Wiest.LINKS & RESOURCESDuke Ellington & Count Basie — Battle Royale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= (add full link)Fine Arts Center Recital (John & Gerald Clayton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= (add full link)You Dig? Sampler — John Clayton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= (add full link)John Clayton Artist Site https://johnclaytonjazz.com/Gerald Clayton Artist Site https://geraldclayton.com/Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra https://johnclaytonjazz.com/artist/chjo/Paul McCartney — Kisses on the Bottom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisses_on_the_Bottom#YouDigPodcast #JohnClayton #JazzPodcast #JazzBass #JazzEducation #BigBand #JazzArranging #MusicPodcast #SteveWiest | 47m 09s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() The League of Extraordinarily Caffeinated Gentlemen #1 | 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, mashed potato theology, and a surprisingly profound meditation on the meaning of life.Yes — Warren Zevon shows up.So does Office Space.And possibly the greatest jazz radio station on the planet.A good time is had by all. You dig?Chapter Markers00:00 – Welcome to the League (coffee levels rising) 03:45 – Office Space, Initech & Inside Baseball 08:20 – The “Dig You Inquisition” Begins 09:10 – Art Bouton: Heroes & Role Models (Bob Mintzer) 12:40 – Tom Matta: Vikings, Fran Tarkenton & Sports Trauma 17:10 – Glenn Kostur: Hank Mobley’s Soul Station 21:40 – Streaming Corner: Shrinking, The Pitt & Grumpy Harrison Ford24:15 – Mashed Potatoes vs Ice Cream (serious culinary philosophy) 26:00 – The Meaning of Life: Tools, Warren Zevon & Mindfulness 30:30 – Jazz Language, Late Night TV & David Letterman Memories 32:10 – KUVO, KUNM & The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra 33:15 – The League Adjourns (Next Week: John Clayton)Mentioned In This Episode• Hank Mobley – Soul Station (Blue Note Records) • Bob Mintzer • Warren Zevon – “Enjoy Every Sandwich” • KUVO Jazz (Denver) • KUNM (University of New Mexico) • Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra • DePaul University Jazz StudiesSubscribe & Connect🎙️ Subscribe to You Dig? wherever you listen to podcasts 🌐 Steve Wiest: https://steve-wiest.com/ 📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPod You Dig? is a production of WIESTWORLD Productions © 2026 | 33m 55s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Bob Mintzer | 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: Bob Mintzer's website: https://bobmintzermusic.com/ A good place to purchase "Soundscapes" https://bobmintzermusic.com/blog/new-... Bob's classic album "Incredible Journey • Incredible Journey Purchase the album! https://bobmintzermusic.com/shop/p/rx... The EWI Guru Matt Traum https://www.patchmanmusic.com/MattTra... | 43m 54s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | ![]() Frank Greene | 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... | 50m 17s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | ![]() Blue Lou Marini | 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 - Guitar Manolo. Germán - Bass Arnau Julià - Drums Video: Carlos Moreno ______________ "Fat Man" From "Out of the Blue" Lou Marini and BluBandLyrics by Joe RandazzoFat Man tell me true Exactly why you look so blue? Or is there something I can't see That makes you sad And hangs your head Mr. Fat Man It was said That you could look Inside my head But when another plays your game It's not the same You close the door No one knows quite for sure What you mean By your smile and bright eyes Fat Man don't be sly Come on and look me in the eye Or are you just too far inside To let me see Just what you areMr. Fat Man______________Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) • Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares - Full Perfor..._______________To hear Lou's tune "Hip Pickles, check out these links: BS&T: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwSANUTxP8 The UNT One O'Clock Lab Band (Directed by Steve Wiest) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cKH5y71GBU_______________Learn more about all things Blue Lou at his website: https://www.blueloumarini.com/ | 1h 41m 06s | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | ![]() Paul McKee Returns! | 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 list you'll also find some links for a few of the things we discussed.So dive on in and have fun!Some links from the show: Paul's Impact: https://www.colorado.edu/music/2025/03/13/impact-influence-jazz-polymath-paul-mckee"Here's to Life" Shirley Horn (a McKee Go-To Recording) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tozU5JIIThad Jones Mel Lewis "Consummation" (Another McKee Go-To Album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHFVQLjwXPE&list=PLm4I8tP6UbWawkiCStUlMGEmUGoqGpQJ1The Individualism of Gil Evans (Another Got-to McKee Recording) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAdT7NAFiSw00:00 Intro00:54 Introducing Paul McKee!02:16 Enjoying Retirement03:48 The Composition Discussion Begins04:06 How and When Did Paul Begin Writing?06:45 Paul’s First Big Band Chart (Studying with Hank Levy at the Stan Kenton Jazz Camp)09:18 Paul’s Earliest Writing Years — Learning by Asking10:28 In the Days of Pencil and Paper14:38 Writing in College16:46 Paul’s Early Influences in Writing 22:05 Playing and Writing: Two Sides of the Same Coin27:57 Norman Returns!29:07 Paul Talks About the Writing Process6:37 The Tsunami vs the Narrative39:44 Paul Takes the WIESTWORLD Inquisition!56:25 INTERMISSION57:12 Discussion: “Bitter Jug”01:04:27 Performance: “Bitter Jug”01:10:20 Discussion: “The Messenger”01:17:25 Performance: “The Messenger”01:28:12 Discussion: “Higher Ground” (Stevie Wonder)01:35:04 Performance: “Higher Ground”01:42:15 Discussion: “Naima” (John Coltrane)01:50:35 Performance: “Naima”01:57:51 The Powerhouse Wrap-Up! | 2h 02m 16s | ||||||
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