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Tom Scott’s Podcast Express spotlights many of the people the legendary saxophonist and composer has known in the course of his 50-year career in entertainment. Tom visits with master musicians, actors, writers, filmmakers, members of the media and politicos as they talk about their struggles and triumphs. They'll be some laughs, too.
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Tom talks with the brilliant drummer Jeff Hamilton. The two discuss how Jeff got started in jazz and then reminisce about the lessons, good times and experiences working and knowing many of the music’s greatest legends including Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy Rich and many many more!…
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Tom visits with actor, producer, director James Widdoes. James is best known for playing Robert Hoover in the movie Animal House but is also a successful producer and director working on many television series such as Boston Common, Reba, The King of Queens, Two and a Half Men and Mom.
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Vocalists Patti Austin and Kurt Elling are not only two of the most talented artists who sing extremely well but they are also two of the wildest characters you will ever meet. On this podcast, they join Tom in a stimulating conversation that covers each artist’s background, influences, approaches to their work and share a few stories.…
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Tom sits down with talented bluesman, guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and 5-time Grammy winner Keb' Mo'. Keb' shares his inspiring story from his beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to working his way into the famed A&M Studios to finding the blues to making it and beyond.
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Several years ago, I had the privilege of witnessing Chris Matthews prepare for his popular Hardball show on MSNBC. I never forgot the intense energy that was apparent in the studio as he and his staff prepared for the show. In a way, Chris and his staff reminded me of playing jazz in the moment. Recently, I had a chance to talk with Chris about a …
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After playing the saxophone for over 50 years, Tom wanted to dedicate an episode to discuss the sax with a few of his colleagues who have mastered the instrument but have also built careers entertaining audiences with their playing. Dave Koz, Grace Kelly and Gerald Albright sit down with Tom on a special Podcast Express roundtable.…
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On this episode of the Podcast Express, Tom visits with entertainment icon Lou Adler. From Sam Cooke to Carole King to the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Up In Smoke to the Monterey Pop Festival, Tom and Lou discuss these legendary topics and much much more. This episode is simply historic.
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Tom and his longtime friend Dave Grusin sit down and discuss the remarkable (and historic) career of the composer, arranger, producer, pianist and co-founder of GRP Records. From Dave’s early career with Andy Williams to scoring “The Graduate” and "Heaven Can Wait" to building a hugely successful record label to being the subject of a documentary a…
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Tom sits down with political commentator, former RNC Chairperson and former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Michael Steele. The two discuss a wide range of topics including Michael’s upbringing, stint as a DJ, musical theater, the band Yes, joining the seminary, and winding up in politics.
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Tom sits down with three amazing drummers: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd and Nate Smith. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the instrument, share in career highlights and a few stories along the way. The result is an action packed Podcast Express episode not to be missed.
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Celebrated actor Malcolm McDowell joins Tom on the Podcast Express. The two friends discuss Malcolm’s brilliant career with an emphasis on wonderful accounts with legends Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Stanley Kubrick. Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione and the film "Caligula" hysterically find their way into the conversation and m…
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Actor, comedian and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi is Tom's guest on the Podcast Express. The two friends actually go back a long way when Tom played with Jim's brother John in the infamous Blues Brothers band. Tom and Jim discuss that classic concert, Jim's beginnings into acting, tender moments with brother John, Julie Newmar and the cannabis busine…
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Tom and longtime friend Anjelica Huston discuss the Academy Award-winner’s upbringing with her famed family. They also discuss Anjelica’s beginnings into music, acting, and their first meeting at a hipster party in the early 1970’s following a Carole King concert and much more.
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The amazingly talented Ray Parker Jr. visits with Tom on the Podcast Express. The two old friends talk about Ray’s beginnings in Detroit, arriving in Los Angeles and breaking into the studio system, musical influences, songwriting and succeeding. As you will hear, Ray’s journey is truly fascinating.
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Tom visits with the late Al Schmitt one of the most prolific recording engineers in music history. The two discuss Al’s beginnings of his career, recording Duke Ellington, moving to Los Angeles, sessions with Hank Mancini, the lost art of mic placement and the greatest power of music.
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Tom visits with lobbyist (and friend) Jim Free who worked in President Carter’s White House as Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Affairs. Jim is also an environmental issues advocate, long term supporter of The Carter Center’s programs focused on peace and health. Jim was instrumental securing songwriting rights on behalf of BMI …
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Tom visits with the multi-talented Vanessa Williams. The two friends cover a wide range of topics in their conversation including listening to WRBR, playing french horn, becoming the first African American Miss America, chart topping pop music success, Broadway fame, Covid 19, selling fashion from a living room to Black Theater United and the recor…
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