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WIESTWORLD

WIESTWORLD is an exciting, entertaining, hilarious, and educational look at the world of the arts and beyond. Hosted by multi-Grammy-nominated trombonist/composer/author and cartoonist Steve Wiest. Each show has a character all its own with unique topics that quite often include a major guest from the arts. Check it out today and join the party!

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122:16

Paul McKee Returns!

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/10/24

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

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86:32

Brad Leali

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/08/30

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

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19:29

Unpacking Concerto for Folded Space

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/08/08

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:

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81:55

Gregg Bissonette

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/07/26

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/

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94:44

Nick Lane

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/06/05

Hey Folks! For your driving and general chillin' pleasure, here is the audio version of WIESTWORLD. 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 coming SOON!~Today'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. So this is a long one. To help with

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100:24

Alex Iles (Part Two)

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/03/29

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

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29:28

Alex Iles (Part One)

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/03/28

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

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67:52

Steve Turre (Part Two)

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/03/19

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...

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63:29

Steve Turre (Part One)

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/02/13

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

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4:03

Announcing WIESTWORLD!

WIESTWORLD ·

2025/02/07

Check it out! The Leadology Podcast is now officially WIESTWORLD! Give this wee snippet a listen to learn all about it...

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98:30

Melissa Gardiner

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/09/18

On this episode we feature a rising star in the trombone firmament, Melissa Gardiner! A truly soulful and exciting trombonist, composer, bandleader, and educator who the great Curtis Fuller describes in this way: "technically creative and emotionally powerful. Her improvisation is inspiring and motivating for the listener, and she draws you in with a raw expression that directly relates to life experience." I think that sums it up quite well!In jazz, we all search for a recognizable persona that is

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105:05

Tom "Bones" Malone

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/08/09

The Bones Malone show! Tom is one of the legends in our business, having played with EVERYONE out there, appeared on THOUSANDS of TV and Radio broadcasts, films, etc as a performer, multi instrumentalist, composer-arranger, Bones has enjoyed one of the most AMAZING careers in music EVER...and he is still going strong. Join us as we go deep into his development, his approach to the horn and his STELLAR career. This one is HUGE fun folks!

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95:04

Andy Martin

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/06/18

It's Mr. Lead Trombone himself folks! Andy Martin! One of the most accomplished lead, solo, studio, and film musicians on the planet. And he is with US today on the Leadology Podcast! We got into all kinds of fun stuff on this one including Andy's background, lead concept, how he developed, who his influences are, and of course: BASEBALL! It is a wide-ranging tour de force that you do NOT want to miss! So...DON'T! Check it out right here...

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98:10

Vincent Gardner

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/05/23

The great Vincent Gardner is here! 2014 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll WINNER for rising star (turns out they were CORRECT!) lead trombonist with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra directed by Wynton Marsalis, director of the JALC Youth Orchestra, five records as a leader with Steeplechase Records, recording artist in many other projects as well as with his brother Derrick Gardner's group The Jazz Prophets, and since 2017: Artistic Director at Jazz Houston! Yep. Vince is BUSY! But he found time to

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97:35

Paul McKee

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/04/30

It's Paul McKee Day! Man-Oh-MAN, I've been lookin' forward to THIS one! Paul and I have known each other since we were on the road back in the '80s. He is one of my all-time favorite jazz trombonists, composers, arrangers, educators, and he's just a great guy! In a review for the Jeff Benedict Big Band Album "Holmes" where Paul contributed some charts and trombone playing,"The Jazz Reader" website described Paul's playing like this:"McKee is a born lyricist on the trombone, that dazzles with "slide

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120:16

Michael Dease

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/03/27

It's Mike Dease Day! Woo Hoo! This episode is all about the swingin' tour de force that is trombonist Michael Dease. Winner of the 2023 Downbeat Critic's Poll (#1 Trombonist) virtuoso, composer, orchestrator, educator, superlative speaker, and nice guy! MAN! We talked about SO much that I've divided this one up into Chapters so you can dance back-and-forth and go wherever you'd like in our in-depth conversation. Enjoy!

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79:01

Carol Jarvis

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/03/14

The amazing and inspirational Carol Jarvis joins us for a fabulous discussion of her polymath world. Carol is a stellar trombonist, keyboard player and programmer, arranger, composer, voice-over artist, pod-cast host ("In My Veins") and current president of the International Trombone Association. She's performed with hundreds of great artists and organizations such as Sting, Michael Bolton, Seal, Taylor Swift, The London Symphony and BBC Orchestra, as well as West End shows. We also get into the

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57:06

Marshall Gilkes (Part Two)

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/02/04

We rejoin the discussion with the great Marshall Gilkes, only this time–presented with a bit more Podcast time–I include FULL TRACKS of some of the pieces in The Lightning Round! Come check out the fun folks...and while you're at it, pick up Marshall's NEWEST project that just dropped: "Life Songs" https://www.marshallgilkes.com/category/all-products

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45:03

Marshall Gilkes (Part One)

WIESTWORLD ·

2024/02/04

Here's Part One of an in depth and HUGE fun conversation with the great Marshall Gilkes: trombonist DELUXE, composer, orchestrator, leader, and all-around nice cat! We get into Marshall's background and begin "The Lightning Round" where I pick one piece from each album in his already profound canon of work and we do a deep dive as to what he was thinking when he wrote it, the people he played with and how he approached performing each one. After you dig this (or whilst you are digging it!) go to

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53:38

Dr. Isrea Butler (Part Two)

WIESTWORLD ·

2023/12/30

We return for Part Two of our wide-ranging discussion with the Count Basie lead trombonist and Renaissance man Dr. Isrea Butler! Included in this one is some talk with the great Dr. John "Doc" Marcellus of the Eastman School of Music, along with Dizzy and Maynard stories and an unintentional visit by UNLV's Dave Loeb. MAN! We had a blast. Jump in and join us...the water's fine!

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