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John Wheatcroft Guitarist, University lecturer and writer of educational books and recording artist.

This episode I talk to the awesome John Wheatcroft whose resume says it all. I loved this chat, we covered some deeply meaningful aspects of being a committed musician and someone who is constantly learning and passing that knowledge on. John leads a busy double-life as an artist and an educator. He has performed with artists as diverse as Billy Cobham (Miles Davis), Alex Acuña, John Williams, Frank Gambale (Chick Corea), Paco Peña, Paulus Schäfer, Mozes Rosenberg, Mike Clark and Bill Summers (The Headhunters), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), Ralph Salmins, Paul Elliott, Keith Carlock and Laurence Cottle. John has toured the world with both Carl Palmer (ELP) and John Jorgenson (Elton John/ Hellecasters) and he is a regular contributor to Guitar Techniques UK, along with contributing numerous lessons for Guitarist UK, Guitar Part (France) and Guitar World (USA). John currently holds the position of Head of Guitar at BIMM London and is a visiting lecturer for the University of West London (London College of Music) and Chester University. His first book, Improvising Blues Guitar was published by Schott has received rave reviews worldwide and he’s recently released his debut acoustic album, Ensemble Futur, to critical acclaim. To find out more visit http://johnwheatcroftguitar.com/about/ To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Theron and Tom are backstage with guitarist Dan Wilson to talk about his musical career, his new album Vessels of Wood and Earth, the brilliance of Coming to America and more.

The episode concludes with a performance of Be Nimble from Dan’s album Balancing Act.

Growing up in Akron, Dan Wilson spent the majority of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began.

Traces of his major guitar influences – including Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson to name a few – can be discerned through his playing, but his musical identity has been shaped by everything from gospel and blues to traditional jazz, hip-hop and horn players like Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.

Vessels of Wood and Earth draws from Dan’s roots in gospel music, Motown, and the jazz tradition. The title, Vessels of Wood and Earth, stems from a bible verse in First Corinthians that highlights the importance of foundational elements, rather than external forces. 

Learn more at Dan’s website and follow him on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Selected Vynils from Amsterdam's finest streetmarket & waxshops.
Mixed in Milan by Dj FunkPrez.
Fantastic musicians:
Sergio Mendes, The Shadows, Charles Aznavour, Herb Alpert, Paol Conte,
Jackie Davis and the Hammond Organ, 5th Dimension, Ben E. King, Kool & the Gang, Salsoul Orchestra, Shirley Bassey, Oscas Wladimir, Gordon Franks & his Orchestra, Bert Kaempfert, Gap Band, Thirld World, Sister Sledge, George Benson, Boz Scaggs, Mavis Staples, Duncan Sisters, Atlantic Starr, The Whispers, Prince, Vangelis and a couple of more obscure joints..

ENJOY!!
Yours truly
ESA aka The FunkPrez

2009 Funk Ya Mama Music