The JKL Podcast

Dennis Dotson has had a prolific career as a trumpeter with some of the most significant musical artists in the history of American music. Among his many duties over the years he has served in significant roles in the bands of Woody Herman and Buddy Rich.

Graham Tobin is professor of music at San Jacinto College and is a highly accomplished musician not only on his primary instrument (saxophone) but also on the clarinet, flute, and other woodwinds. He has trained at the prestigious music schools of Northwestern University in Chicago and at the Queensland Conservatorium in his homeland of Australia. Thank you @ micd, producer.

Allen Barnhill is currently professor of trombone at Rice University and was a member of the Houston Symphony trombone section from 1977-2021. 

Steve Curtis is principal tubist in both the Austin and Shreveport Symphonies. Aside from his duties in these two orchestras he is also very busy as a highly demanded freelance musician in Houston both as a performer and educator having performed extensively in every major ensemble in the city. Get to know more about Steve on this pod!

Andre Garza is executive chef at Roots Wine Bar in Houston's East End. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and continues to nurture his craft from the finest chefs and restaurants in the world.Podcast produced by @micd.

Brek Christensen is on the staff of the Rice University track and field program and is in charge of the throws events. He is a rising star in the world of throws coaches and in his short time in the role he has already produced several throwers in the top echelon of the NCAA. We dig in to his approach on teaching young people such a complex sport and the things that fuel the enthusiasm that has led him to be so effective.Podcast produced by @micd

Cuban trombonist Yankar Gonzalez tells us about the life of growing up as a musician in his homeland, playing with some of the world's greatest musical artists, and much more.  This dude has so much to share and this episode is only a little peek in to his world. I hope yall enjoy our conversation...meanwhile, I am going to work on getting him back in studio for part 2!!!Podcast music: "Funky Slides"Written and played by Yankar GonzalezPodcast produced by @micd

Laura Jordan is the founder and owner of East End Hardware, a cool neighborhood bar in Houston's east end. We talk about the journey she has taken from first deciding to create a new bar years ago until now as she faces the task of being a bar owner during a world pandemic.Support for this podcast provided by RC Health Services.www.rchealthservices.com

Dr. Kendall Moore is a Houston based trombonist, educater, composer, arranger, and all around smart dude.Check him out at kmooremusic.com and check out his solo album "Focus".Thank you to RC Health Services for continued support of this podcast.rchealthservices.com

On this episode of The JKL Podcast we have Houston musician and producer Michael Diaz (@micd).Amongst other projects, Michael is the producer of this podcast.It’s been a while since our “Bro-ing out on Covid-19” episode in March so we decided to check in on each other, talk current events, and maybe even predict future events...boooom!Podcast music: “It’s Ok Not to Be Ok” by @MicD.Many thanks for the support provided by RC Health Services.WWW.RCHEALTHSERVICES.COM