The enticing UK drummer and band leader known for his band Wajju, and his playing with artists such as Dizraeli and Mulatu Astatke.

Ben chose the talent and intellect of Mr Neil Charles as his chosen collaborator for the podcast. Neil is an accomplished bass player and producer, also known to play for Mulatu Astatke aswell as names such as:

The Gabriels, Jack DeJohnette, The Sun- Ra Arkestra etc

They discuss their musical journeys, exploring diverse influences ranging from jazz and classical to soca and African rhythms. A key theme is the interplay between technical skill and intuitive feel in creating grooves, and how individual personalities shape their collaborative work in rhythm sections.

They both also reflect on their experiences playing various genres and how cultural context informs their musical approaches.

Finally, they mention influential rhythm sections that inspire their work.

Check out the website for a deep dive into all the research topics from the episode:

www.earstolearnwith.com

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We hear about the altogether bizarre and controversial beginnings to the invention of the Hammond organ, the wide reaching influence of the Pedal steel guitar, the similar connections both instruments have to worship and we delve into what makes these 2 instruments so unique and interesting to these 2 fascinating musicians!

Make sure to check the website out to search through all the research:

https://www.earstolearnwith.com/

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Episode specific research page:

https://www.earstolearnwith.com/research/jon-moody-x-matt-park-the-hammond-and-the-peddle-steel

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LINKS:

Make sure to check the website out to search through all the research: www.earstolearnwith.com

Follow and Share your thoughts with us on socials, and stream the music performed by todays guests here: https://ingrv.es/ears-to-learn-with-9qm-1

Check the graphic scores performed by Joe and Joesph here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12nb4QiLENCplGaRZEWxblsh4ue9MdewM

Best, ETLW.

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THE EARS TO LEARN WITH PODCAST IS A MULTI CONTENT ENDEAVOR THAT WILL PROVIDE:

• Exciting, unique and exclusive musical collaborations for people to stream, buy and enjoy
• Long form discussions between musicians on topics of their choice. Conducted in the spirit of passionate and creative exploration. To be listened to or watched.
• An online resource that is engaging, accessible and in depth research that will be fully referenced and formatted for learners to engage with, deepen and further their study of music in general

It will do this by curating musicians and asking them for a musical topic they would love to explore with 1 other musician of their choice. The duo will come together in the studio around their instruments and some microphones and will explore the given topic through conversation and through playing music related to the topic. The audience of the podcasts will get the opportunity to hear their favorite musicians as well as discover new musicians talking about honest interests and inspirations that may not be so obvious in the artist's current public profile. It is a chance for audience members to go on a journey with the musicians of open learning through discussion, through playing, through research and through contemplation.

The artist will get a chance to explore topics they have always wanted to explore and to choose musicians they would love to spend that time doing it with. The audience of the music will have the chance to hear exclusive and unique live performance content from some of their favorite musicians and maybe discover new music and new musicians / artists through the process. The audience that visits the website will have the chance to take a deep dive through the research taken on each podcast topic, as well as to hear extended edits and watch video content of the conversation and musical performances. They will also have the chance to be directed towards further study and reading of each topic.

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