2. Suenos Espanoles or Spanish Dreams is a latin jazz musical journey from a cool morning on a sandy beach to the sizzling embrace of lovers dancing salsa from dusk to dawn. Sanger's distinct tenor sax, south of the border inspired piano from Epp,  brilliant trumpet, sexy latin percussion including the guest congas from drummer / author, Bart Robley (Sam Morrison Band, Gretch endorsed, ) and a full horn section buoyed by guest L.A. trombonist and educator, Dave Flietstra.    

Suenos Espanoles

Feeling Funky Los Angeles! Here's a small taste from from the creative mind of Producer Extraordinaire, Kwesi Thomas featuring Karl Sanger on alto sax. REAL THING!

Real Thing

Sam Morrison Band - The Story of Q- The Wheelchair Story - Pancakes and Motorcyles

SRX EP3

RattleSnake Stew Story, Turn The Page Story, Dancing Shoes

SRX Episode 4

Scott Paul - Patterns

In a time when celebrity athletes like Colin Kaepernick are refusing to stand for the National Anthem, The Sam Morrison Band responds ...I Will Always Stand!

The National Anthem is more than just a song to be played at sporting events. It is the essence of what the foundation of this country was built upon, freedom.

The lyrics of the National Anthem were literally written in the midst of blood, death and destruction. It is an eyewitness account of men giving their lives to fight injustice and create a better world for future generations.

As the battle raged on, our Nation's very first Military, Police and Firefighters were bleeding and dying, doing their job. They could see the flag. It reminded them of why they were there. It inspired them and gave them hope as it still does for me today.

The connection between the "Star Spangled Banner" and our men and women in uniform is undeniable. The National Anthem is literally about them and their sacrifice which has made our country what it has become today. 

I understand that Kaepernick feels he is also fighting injustice. I understand that this country is not perfect, and that there are many injustices which need to be corrected.

Disrespecting the National Anthem is not the proper way to make these changes.

It is an insult to everyone that has fought and died for this country. It is disrespectful to the families of the heroes that gave everything so that Kaepernick would have the right to do what he is doing.

There are many ways a man with Kaepernick's money and influence can make a difference. Dishonoring our fallen is not one of them.

So when Old Glory is flying proud and they strike up the band……I Will Always Stand!

I Will Always Stand

In this episode we are joined by Gene Simmons of KISS.  You wanted the best, you got the best: Gene sat down with us in Braman, Oklahoma, the future site of the first Rock n Brews Resort Hotel & Casino.  Gene talks with us about the resort plans, current RnB restaurants, his solo band and shows, playing scaled down shows in casinos with KISS, the status of the KISS documentary, Revenge or other albums in their entirety, his thoughts on streaming services like Spotify, future projects coming like magazines, comic books, a new book, Titans of Rock festival, and more.  We kick off the episode with talk about Gene’s show in Braman, and the performances from CJ Pierce / Jacob Pierce of Drowning Pool / As Above So Below, Taddy Porter and Nicnos.  We also talk KISS, play a track from Oklahoma’s own GRIND, talk the Gemini Syndrome show with openers Fist of Rage, Reliance Code and Alterblood, talk Rob Trujillo’s son play some shows with Korn, and throw shoutouts to Porch Talk, Scorned, and more!  Thanks for listening, and please share!

Episode 116 - Gene Simmons (KISS)

Absolute Positivity . . .  THE KARL SANGER PROJECT

The Music of Absolute Positivity, The Karl Sanger Project, is a brilliant collaboration of the gifted producer / songwriter, Daniel Epp and the talented L.A. jazz saxophonist / multi-woodwind recording artist, Karl Sanger. The ambitious album is a magical blend of a myriad of jazz sub-genres from smooth jazz, straight ahead, funk and contemporaty  to ballad, fusion, urban, latin & old school. It fully embodies the themes of Teresa's inspirational story of positivity, prayer and people and serves as a fitting soundtrack to her remarkable story of hope. The record features incredible contributions from a variety of musical guests including jazz great Tony Guerrero (trumpet), roots rocker, Sam Morrison (vocals), soulful vocal artist Michael Saxon (vocals),  guitar virtuoso, Blake Aaron (guitar), drummer/author Bart Robley (percussion) and brassman, Dave Flietstra (trombone) among others.  An extraordinary collection of jazz  worthy of it's title, Absolute Positivity!

Suenos Espanoles

The Karl Sanger Project

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