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Brad Leali

Brad Leali: saxophonist, leader, educator, and stints with Harry Connick Jr, The Count Basie Orchestra, and currently Lyle Lovett and His Large Band joins us on the front porch. A good time was had by all...
  • Episode Details S2 Ep8

On 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 inaugurate the newest feature on the podcast: “The WIESTWORLD Inquisition! (eventually renamed the “Dig You Inquisition”) A great time was definitely had by all …and YOU are invited!

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The WIESTWORLD Theme Song: “A Stern Talking Too” Composed by Steve Wiest Performed by Phröntrange: Steve Wiest: Trombone Art Bouton: EWI Eric Gunnison: Keyboards Mike Abbott: Guitar Mike Marlier: Drums and Percussion Bijoux Barbosa: Bass

Brad Leali: Basie, Harry Connick Jr, Mentors, and Stories…

This episode was during Season 2 that began with being called the “Leadology Podcast” and ended with being called the “WIESTWORLD Podcast” I opted to change THAT name when I Googled it and “Did you mean “Westworld?” kept coming up. You dig? 🙃

Brad Leali EXTRA

The story behind how Brad wrote the great tune “Puddin’ Time”