The Hang Podcast

In this episode Nathan talks about the Mario Kart Lick, the origin of the name Saxologic, how he didn't intend on becoming a musician, and so much more!

In this episode Ryan and Dave hang with the best selling instrumentalist of all time, Kenny G! He talks about how he deals with the "jazz police," what Miles Davis thought of his music, performing at Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's house, and so much more! 00:00 Just play the right notes! 00:17 Welcome Kenny G! 02:14 Kenny's Cameo 03:44 Putting out the best product possible 04:47 Playing with Jeff Lorber 06:20 His first gig was with Barry White 07:50 Practicing EVERY day 09:40 Wrong notes only 12:20 Everybody has an opinion 14:07 The Jazz Police 18:41 Miles Davis loved Songbird 22:16 500bpm vs. beautiful melody 24:44 Playing with Michael Brecker 28:42 Dream collaboration 31:52 Ryan/Dave/Kenny collaboration 34:20 Kenny's gig horror story 47:23 Playing oboe with Liberace 48:21 Hobbies outside of music 58:08 What to teach students? 1:03:13 Being self-taught 1:05:57 Transcribing as a tool 1:08:32 Creating the "perfect" solo 1:13:22 Practice routines 1:23:59 Kenny's 4-hour workday 1:25:04 Wrong Notes Only coffee 1:27:05 One of the first Starbucks investors 1:30:13 My imaginary friend is Kenny G 1:33:05 Playing for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian 1:38:35 Streaming vs. physical albums? 1:40:48 How Kenny opened for George Benson 1:45:55 Is there a formula write a hit song? 1:47:05 Kenny is the reason Ryan exists 1:48:15 Dave and Kenny singing "In the Rain" 1:50:26 Kenny G is a normal person 1:53:35 Just keep playing 1:58:27 Dedicate yourself to getting GREAT

Jack Tyler, owner of the Boston Sax Shop, talks about the origins of the Boston Sax Shop, how he almost destroyed Joe Lovano's horn right before a gig, and the time someone tried selling him John Coltrane's saxophone.

In this intro episode Ryan and Dave talk about their worst gig stories, hobbies outside of music, what this podcast actually is, and more!