MusiCast 06.08.09

Eric Valentine

A Drummer for All Seasons

Eric Valentine is a busy drummer. Since moving to Los Angeles four years ago, he has been going non-stop. It all started with his first tour baptism with legendary singer Patti LaBelle. Today he has racked up a solid resume of collaborations with artists such as Jeff Lorber, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Erikah Badu, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler and of course, Steve Lukather. To say that he's just a drummer is selling him short. He's a multi-dimensional musician. Take his 2003 solo jazz project, Eric Valentine's Jazz Impressions. He plays bass guitar, keyboards, drums and also produces. For those who have seen him play live, they'll tell you that Valentine is a drummer who adds his vibe to everything he hears. Take it from us, we've seen him play and he can steal a show. Inside MusiCast welcomes an artist that has only begun a huge career, Eric Valentine.

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MusiCast 05.04.09

Christopher Cross

Still Wind In His Sails

As a five-time Grammy and Oscar Award winner, Christopher Cross has definitely left his mark on popular music. Since his self-titled debut Warner Brothers release in 1979, his name elicits memories of when one may have heard Sailing or Ride Like The Wind. For those who have looked beyond Cross's early pop successes, they have found a body of work that launched eight albums of intelligent, melodic, sophisticated and mature music. Although Christopher's entry into the public eye was meteoric, don't call him your typical overnight success. His albums Another Page and Walking in Avalon are arguably classics that remain relevant recordings to date. His recent Café Carlyle Sessions reintroduce some of his well known classics in a format and style that is truly all Christopher Cross. Inside MusiCast welcomes the perennial Christopher Cross.

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