Breaking It Down (with Jeff and John)
Get "under the hood" of the music we all love so much. In each episode, pro musicians John Montagna and Jeff Ganz examine a seminal musician, record or song and, well, break down what makes him, her or it so important. Jeff and John are consummate pros, but – first and foremost – they're fans. They love this stuff, and figure you will, too.For lots of other things to thrill your inner music geek, visit CultureSonar.com.
Podcasting since 2018 • 6 episodes
Breaking It Down (with Jeff and John)
Latest Episodes
Appreciating Dr. John
The late, great Mac Rebennack, aka Dr John, was THE ambassador for the sound of New Orleans music for an entire generation. “Breaking It Down" co-host Jeff Ganz was fortunate enough to have crossed paths with the Night Tripper himself. He share...
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Episode 6
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50 Ways to Love Steve Gadd
Among many other descriptions, the phrase "musician's musician" applies to legendary drummer Steve Gadd. He's played EVERYTHING: from military marches to pop hits to smokin' jazz and funk. Just ask collaborators like Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Jam...
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Yesterday and Today
For most of us, the music we loved as teenagers is the music that molded us. When we hear it, something just clicks in the deepest recesses of our being. But do our youthful favorites stand up to adult scrutiny? In this episode of “Breaking It ...
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Episode 4
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Where Is The Love?
To paraphrase the mighty Rodney Dangerfield, some bands get no respect. Despite decades of top-notch musical output, their work is often overlooked by the general public, and embraced instead by a select group dedicated of enthusiasts. In this epi...
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