In Episode 271 of Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sit down with legendary tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, whose remarkable career has spanned jazz clubs, television studios, recording sessions, and some of the most iconic albums in music history.
In this episode, Donna and Pete talked about:
00:00 His encounter with Chet Baker
06:46 Violin as his first instrument
16:37 Playing with Eddie Lockjaw Davis
18:14 Influenced by what he heard around him
23:44 The incredible connection between Pete and Warne Marsh when they improvised
26:03 The Jazz Master that was the biggest influence on Pete's playing
29:15 Album with Warne Marsh
31:50 What his father taught him
46:29 His introduction to saxophone
51:11 Tip from his teacher that stood out for him
54:25 How he got a gig with Johnny Carson
59:48 Learning how to improvise
01:07:10 Inspiring people around him
01:11:12 The influence of classical music on Jazz
01:14:04 Upcoming projects
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