The Adam Nitti Podcast

In this episode I feature the incredible guitarist, Mark Lettieri. Mark is the guitarist for Snarky Puppy, the Fearless Flyers, and his own Mark Lettieri Group project. He is a celebrated session and touring player and his versatility is second to none. Mark discusses his tone,  his signature Paul Reed Smith guitar line, crafting musical identity, and shares some of the career experiences that have helped shape who he is as a musician and player.

In this episode I feature amazing guitarist, composer, and educator Andy Wood. Andy has toured with Rascal Flatts, Locash, Scott Stapp, and Sebastian Bach, in addition to having released 6 solo albums of his own to date. Andy discusses his experiences in everything from winning guitar competitions, to touring with marquis artists, to tone-crafting, and hosting his own annual Woodshed guitar camps.

In this episode I interview the incredible Tom Brechtlein, drummer for Chick Corea, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Wayne Shorter, and many others. Tom tells the stories behind the beginnings of his career, his first big break, and many of the musicians he has worked with in the studio and on stage.

Join me as I chat with drummer Kirk Covington, best known for his work with Tribal Tech, Zawinul, and Allan Holdsworth. Kirk chronicles his rise to jazz and fusion fame and shares some great stories from the road and stage. We also get deeper into how he became such an accomplished jazz keyboard player and singer and learn more about his latest project, Captain Kirk and the Devil Horns. A genius level musician, Kirk inspires and entertains through all he performs. 

Welcome to the Adam Nitti Podcast! In this debut episode of my new series, I interview the incredible Tom Hemby. A virtuosic guitarist, songwriter and producer, Tom settled into Nashville in 1978 to grow his career as a session player, touring musician, and solo artist. Born in Missouri, Hemby got his start touring with numerous artists including Amy Grant, the Imperials and many others. His resume includes an ever-expanding list of musicians that has included everyone from Vince Gill, Glen Campbell and Kenny Loggins to Bebe & CeCe Winans and Peter Cetera. He has also won four Dove Awards and a Grammy award for his production work. Tom has a brand new instrumental fusion project coming out in January 2022 that features Keith Carlock (drums), Michael Whittaker (keys), Mark Douthit (sax), and Adam Nitti (bass). In this interview we dive into the story behind this exciting new recording and get his perspectives on production, tone chasing, and much more!  The Adam Nitti podcast depends on the support of listeners like you. If you feel so inclined, please visit my Patreon page at www.Patreon.com/AdamNitti to learn how you can help keep the fires burning! Thank you! 

Nashville based singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Aaron Cox joins us for the final installment of the 'The Players Are Loud' Series. Aaron talks about his incredible contribution to my song, "The Locust" and chronicles his journey as a musician and writer over the past decade. 

Drummer Dwayne Holloway joins us and talks about his Athens/Atlanta connection. Dwayne shares his earliest influences and encouragers and we talk musical genres and practice philosophies. Dwayne was also the drummer for Atlanta based funk band, 'Beehive' and we reflect on our history together.

Tupelo, MS keyboardist and composer Chris Carver joins us from his studio and we talk about our history working together on each other's projects. Chris also talks in detail about his philosophy regarding creating incredible sounds and what it's like to balance professional life between musical and non-musical pursuits.

Guitarist and longtime friend Dee Rosario joins us from Germany and talks about his journey as a guitar player and contrasts the American and German music scenes. We also recall some great stories from our funk band, 'Beehive' days and get a little nerdy about gear.

Keyboardist/Composer/Producer Michael Whittaker joins us for a fantastic episode covering a variety of topics. Michael discusses the evolution of his studio build, tv/film composition, the influence of technology in music, and our many collaborations together.