Singers Unlimited Podcast

Singers Unlimited Podcast

Singers Unlimited highlights the art of song. Host Michael Bourne spotlights the American Popular Songbook and singers of ballads, blues, bossa, be-bop and beyond. Singers Unlimited has welcomed iconic singers to the studio, including Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, Jon Hendricks, Antonio Carlos Jobin, and Diana Krall. Singers Unlimited podcast takes you down memory lane with great conversations and music from this fantastic archive! Check out the rest of our lineup at http://wbgo.org/studios

Episodes

Tony Bennett: an exclusive conversation with Michael Bourne from 1992

July 26, 2023 • 39 mins
On November 16th, 1992, Tony Bennett sat down for a chat with his friend Michael Bourne at the WBGO Studios. Now, over 30 years later, both Tony and Michael are no longer with us, but the conversation, stored in the WBGO archives all those years, is available for you to hear right now. Special thanks to the American Archive of Public Broadcasting for providing the files.
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'Cheek to Cheek' with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

July 21, 2023 • 43 mins
Originally recording back in 2014, Singers Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga spoke with host Michael Bourne about their friendship and "Cheek to Cheek," their duet album of jazz standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and others.
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Russian vocalist Svetlana pays tribute to the movies of her youth

March 28, 2023 • 23 mins
Russian vocalist Svetlana joins host Michael Bourne on the latest episode of Singers Unlimited podcast.
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Gabrielle Stravelli sings Willie Nelson

March 14, 2023 • 21 mins
Vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli joined host Michael Bourne on the latest episode of the Singers Unlimited podcast.
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Teri Roiger pays tribute to Lady Day

February 28, 2023 • 26 mins
Vocalist, pianist, songwriter, educator, and producer Teri Roiger, along with her bass player, John Menegon, join Michael Bourne on the latest episode of Singers Unlimited podcast.
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The sophisticated swing and witty charm of Daryl Sherman

February 14, 2023 • 22 mins
Pianist and singer Daryl Sherman joins Michael Bourne on the latest episode of Singers Unlimited podcast.
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In harmony with Duchess

January 31, 2023 • 22 mins
The ladies of Duchess-Amy Cervini, Melissa Stylianou, and Hilary Gardner- join Michael Bourne on the latest episode of Singers Unlimited Podcast.
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Bria Skonberg is flying high

January 17, 2023 • 18 mins
Trumpeter/Vocalist/Composer Bria Skonberg joins Michael Bourne on the latest episode of Singers Unlimited Podcast.
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Marty Elkins swings the classics

January 3, 2023 • 19 mins
On the latest episode of the Singers Unlimited podcast, vocalist Marty Elkins drops by the WBGO Studios for a special live performance, as well as a chat with host Michael Bourne.
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Hilary Gardner: from Alaska to NYC

December 20, 2022 • 23 mins
On the latest episode of the Singers Unlimited Podcast, vocalist Hilary Gardner drops by to perform live and chat with host Michael Bourne.
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Stacey Kent's unplanned musical journey

December 6, 2022 • 24 mins
On this episode of the Singers Unlimited podcast, Stacey Kent drops by the WBGO studios for a conversation with host Michael Bourne, and a live performance from Stacey and her band.
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Voice and Guitar Synergy with Allan Harris

May 17, 2022 • 24 mins
Jazz vocalist, guitarist, and song writer Allan Harris performs a variety of tunes and talks about developing his voice after receiving advice from Tony Bennet on this installment of Singers Unlimited Podcast.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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Keeping the Music Going with Scott Morgan

May 10, 2022 • 23 mins
Singer Scott Morgan performs with Fred Hersch on the piano at WBGO's performance studio. They talk with host Michael Bourne about their relationship with the music and each other.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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A Little Sweetness with Polly Gibbons

May 3, 2022 • 11 mins
Singer Polly Gibbons chats with host Michael Bourne about her origins, art, and show business. Matt Baker joins her on piano for a wonderful and passionate performance from the WBGO Performance studio.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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Picture in Black and White with Tessa Souter

April 26, 2022 • 21 mins
Singer Tessa Souter sings and talks about the DNA within her music, and her family. She is also joined by guitarist David Gilmore for this in studio performance featuring songs from her album Picture in Black and White.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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Cyrille Aimee and Singing with Emotion

April 19, 2022 • 16 mins
When Cyrille Aimée joined WBGO's Michael Bourne on Singers Unlimited, she brought the same fine musicians who formed her band during a run at Birdland. She also brought songs from her then new album, Move On: A Sondheim Adventure (Mack Avenue), a celebration of the music of Stephen Sondheim.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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Lauren Kinhan and a Tribute to Nancy Wilson

April 12, 2022 • 13 mins
Singer Lauren Kinhan, with pianist Andy Ezrinto, join host Michael Bourne in WBGO's studio. Kinhan sings and talks about her tribute album to Nancy Wilson, A Sleepin’ Bee.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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Growing in Music with Becca Stevens

April 5, 2022 • 27 mins
Becca Stevens joins host Michael Bourne to perform and talk about her discovery of multiple genres of music and how she incorporates those early influences into her sound. She also talks about her alter-ego, "Regina".

Produced by Billy Robinson
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Marlene VerPlanck & Friends

March 29, 2022 • 14 mins
Marlene VerPlanck returned to Singers Unlimited — this time to sing in the studio with pianist Allen Farnham and bassist Jay Leonhart. She also talks about the music she loves to record and what inspires her.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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Kendra Shank with Frank Kimbrough

March 22, 2022 • 24 mins
Connecting through Shirley Horn, Singer Kendra Shank and Pianist Frank Kimbrough share the origin and essence of their musical connection.

Produced by Billy Robinson
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