Life In The Grooves

Part 2 of my conversation with Jeff Tyzik continues on this special 2-part edition of Life In The Grooves. The GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, composer, arranger, and trumpeter shares his philosophy on what he believes is key to making good music. Tyzik talks about his special relationship with fellow trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti and the concerto they created for legendary trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen. He also talks a...

On this 2-part special edition of Life in The Grooves, I talk with GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, composer, arranger and trumpeter, Jeff Tyzik. As one of America’s most innovative and sought-after pops orchestra conductors, Tyzik is recognized for his brilliant arrangements, original programming, and engaging rapport with audiences of all ages. 

Jeff has led the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as its principal pops conductor for ...

When it comes to writing songs for the world of musical theater, composer-lyricist Gaby Alter remains committed to getting it right. The process of serving the story, how a character can change over the course of a song, and making smart musical choices, are all key components that Alter continues to explore when making music for the stage. His most notable works include the musicals Band Geeks, Stars of David, and the New York cri...

From the time he started playing the drums at the age of 9, singer-songwriter Zach Jones proved he was natural born talent. From appearing on MTV’s 2003 reality series “Made” with his high school bandmates The Sly Caps, to developing his proficiency and technique at New York City’s famed Drummer’s Collective, Zach Jones would later find himself as an in demand sideman for such renowned artists as Sting, A Great Big World, Elle King...

From the moment he arrived in New York City from Northern Ireland, solo artist Paul McGilloway has been carving out his own signature style. Inspired by legends like AC/DC’s Angus Young and Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Paul developed his own innovative sound by drawing on Page and Young’s brilliant proficiency and technique. The results can be heard on his 2020 debut album “Fear of Falling Up,” a collection of carefully crafted songs...

Splitting residency between New York and Nashville, Carolyn Miller has already begun to make a name for herself in Music City, being tapped “One to Watch” by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and a Next Up Now artist by CMT.

Working as a professional actor since the age of eight, Miller’s background in musical theatre, film, and TV created a foundation that allowed her to develop her own style that captures...

Producer, songwriter, and recording artist Paul Guzzone describes himself as an “electronic troubadour” fusing acoustic guitar with a variety of sonic textures. His passion for pop melodies and radio hits are very much a part of his narrative style. In addition to songwriting and performing, Paul has produced recordings for the critically acclaimed folk-rock duo- Aztec Two Step and is the bass player and contributing producer for K...