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Ridgeway Radio Presents: On The Scene SFO

“On The Scene SF/O”, presented by Ridgeway Radio, is a FREE Bi-Monthly (audio) interview formatted podcast with artists, musicians and individuals of prominence who have been instrumental in creating interesting and meaningful recordings, performances or other contributions locally in the SF Bay Area, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally. Executive Producer – Jeff Denson Produced by Andrew Lion and Matt Boudreau Hosted by Andrew Lion
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About On The Scene SF/O

“On The Scene SF/O”, presented by Ridgeway Radio, is a FREE Bi-Monthly (audio) interview formatted podcast with artists, musicians and individuals of prominence who have been instrumental in creating interesting and meaningful recordings, performances or other contributions locally in the SF Bay Area, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally.
 
Executive Producer – Jeff Denson
Produced by Andrew Lion and Matt Boudreau
Hosted by Andrew Lion
 
We are pleased to present this opportunity to promote great musicians and music personalities through the podcast medium, while creating an archive that will provide insight to those interested in what the artists are about on a more essential level.
 
About Andrew Lion

Andrew Lion (California Jazz Conservatory alumnus) is a composer, bandleader and bass player.  He has performed and recorded in a variety of settings ranging from pop, rock, jazz, R&B, blues, and singer-songwriters.  Performances include venues from Yoshi’s to The Fillmore and a set on ABC’s Late Night Television, Jimmy Kimmel Show! with Jeff Campbell’s band (www.jeffcampbellmusic.com).  Andrew recently released a full-length studio recording with his jazz and indie rock inspired 7-Piece music collective, Negative Press Project.  www.negativepressproject.com

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Oct 20, 2020
 
With several past episodes recorded from Seattle, we return to a previously unreleased conversation (2018) with saxophonist, improviser, and band leader, Levi Gillis.  Originally from Northern California, you could now find Gillis based in Los Angeles after having continued on his developmental journey from the University of Washington Jazz and Improvisation program, chaired by Cuong Vu (episode #007, Cuong Vu 4-Tet, Pat Metheny Group), to the CalArts MFA School of Music program.
 
 
We begin our discussion in 2018, but conclude during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.  It is a study in contrast, or lack thereof, considering escalating social justice, economic disparity, and political divisiveness.
 
 
However, we are not here to reflect solely on the state of our society, but rather to celebrate  Levi’s avant jazz/post rock outfit Hunter Gather.  Their Table and Chairs Records release, ‘Getting to Know You’, is a lush and up close and personal journey into delicate improvisation.  Evoking minimalism, americana, baroque, and vivid cinematic indie rock, this recording has won great praise.
 
 
Furthermore, we explore Gillis’ collaboration with former Seattle cohorts, Mike Gebhart (drums), Carmen Rothwell (Bass), and Ray Larsen (Trumpet), as the Sky is a Suitcase.  As a side note, Larsen has a well-received 2020 release on Slow & Steady Records (based in the SF Bay Area founded by Steven Lugerner and Ross Eustis), entitled ’Songs to fill the air’.  The quartet’s open approach marks a key moment in Seattle’s avant-garde, improvisatory community.
 
 
Finally, we return to 2020 as we learn the balance of being a long-distance member of the active Funk, Soul, and Classic R&B inspired large ensemble, The Dip.  Levi has been a longtime contributor to this (typically) touring favorite.  The Dip released a new EP of instrumental tracks in late 2020.
 
 
Levi Gillis shares his experience as openly as his thoughtful and contemplative improvisation comes across in his playing.
 
 
NOTE: Please excuse some of the microphone noise in the first part of the episode.  
 
 
Tracks featured throughout Episode #020:
  • I Want To Be an American - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • I Want To Be an American - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Let Me Roll My Eyes - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Getting to Know You - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Swirlworld - The Sky is A Suitcase - Rain Rhythm
  • plearn - The Sky is A Suitcase - Rain Rhythm
  • Citrine - The Sky is A Suitcase - Rain Rhythm
  • Within - Negative Press Project - SoFar Live, Vancouver, B.C.
  • Ready To Go - The Dip
  • Don’t Make Me Wait - The Dip
  • Won’t Be Coming Back - The Dip - Won’t Be Coming Back EP
  • Atlas - The Dip - The Dip Delivers
  • Pay No Mind - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Believe You Me - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • The Expatriot - Hunter Gather - Getting to Know You
  • Spiderweb- The Dip - The Dip Delivers
 
More Information:
http://levigillis.com
https://huntergatherband.bandcamp.com/releases
https://theskyisasuitcase1.bandcamp.com
https://thedip.bandcamp.com/album/the-dip-plays-it-cool

 

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