My special guest for Episode 40 of The Music Mind Podcast is rising New York Jazz Trumpet Star, Kellin Hanas.

At just 24 years of age, Kellin is making positive waves on the New York Jazz Scene and beyond.

She is very much living the life of a full time performing musician with a wide variety of gigs from small group jazz to Big Bands and Broadway pit orchestras. As a music educator, Kellin is in high demand across the USA providing clinics and workshops at schools and universities on a regular basis.

Kellin has a strong social media presence is a great example to younger musicians that despite what career guidance counselors may advise, a fulfilling life in the music business is very much possible.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Kellin and I composed an original piece in the style of the theme of the episode. We called it New York Oz Blues. It features Kellin's creative jazz trumpet playing and I accompany her on the 6 String Electric Bass Guitar.

You can reach out and connect with Kellin at www.kellinhanas.com

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This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Top UK Session Trumpet Player Johnny Thirkell.

Johnny holds the distinction of having played on 38 Number Hit recordings in the UK. In addition, for more than a decade, his horn playing was featured on at least one album sitting in the UK Top 50 charts every week.

Thirkell is a successful businessman outside of his life as a tradesman trumpeter. He discusses the importance for him of finding passive income streams when facing the reality of life of battling the aging brass musician syndrome.

Music education forms a big part of his life. Johnny runs regular music camps for musicians where students interact with acclaimed professionals in small group classes.

Good Enough is Good Enough for Johnny Thirkell. You don't have to be the best musician in the world to play with some of the best and enjoy a life in music.

Johnny has written a book called BLOWN IT which is available directly from his website. It charts the life of a highly successful session musician and is a fun read.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Johnny chose a great pop ballad written by Michel Legrand titled 'How Do You Keep The Music Playing?'. This was a vocal hit for Patti Austin and James Ingram. It is performed here as an instrumental collaboration featuring Johnny Thirkell on trumpet with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone.

You can reach out and connect with Johnny at www.JohnnyThirkell.com

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This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features solo acoustic guitar virtuoso, Jacob Davis.

Jacob is a full time professional guitarist who has amassed an impressive following on social media with his many great arrangements for the solo acoustic guitar.

Living in the United States, Jacob is a versatile player who uses multiple tunings to create the unique magic of his arrangements, which he also offers for sale from his website.

Music education forms a big part of his life and income, but Jacob still performs and tours with artists when the stars align.

It is all about sharing his knowledge and love of music with others.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Jacob chose a great standard from the 1930s titled 'Georgia On My Mind'. The collaboration features Jacob on acoustic guitar with Brian Hayes on slide dobro.

You can reach out and connect with Jacob at www.jacobdavisguitar.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

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To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44