Brad Goode is an incredible jazz musician and trumpeter, although he plays bass, drum set, piano, and other instruments at a very high level as well! He started off in Chicago learning and performing with greats before moving to Lexington, KY to further his education. He is now serving as a professor of jazz at the University of Colorado and has built a strong program there.
Brad came to ISU in November of 2022 to give a masterclass to the big band and he had time to sit down with me for this interview. We even played a jazz song as a duo in studio. We talk for a while and then listen to three of the many wonderful recordings he’s made over his career. Many thanks to Brad Goode and to Dr. Aaron Miller at BYU-I for helping facilitate this interview.
“Encryption” - 6:58
Polytonal Dance Party (2008) Origin
Almost a New Orleans groove with electric overtones, Science Friction/Bitches Brew/Jack Johnson
Ken Walker - bass
Bill Kopper guitar/sitar
Jeff Jenkins - piano
Anthony Lee - drums
https://originarts.com/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=82519
“St. Louis Blues” - 4:28
Chicago Red (2013)
Great feel, electric, open, free, awesome rendition
Henry Threadgill vibes
Bijoux Barbosa - bass
Rony Barrak - rik percussion
Jeff Jenkins - piano
Bill Kopper - guitar (sitar)
Paa Kow (Pah Ko) - drums
https://originarts.com/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=82634
“Regret” - 9:06 (with Ernie Watts)
That’s Right (2018) origin
(Quartet West)
Mellow vibe, great feel, incredible solo
Kelly Sill - bass (solo)
Adam Nussbaum - drums (solo brushes at end)
Adrean Farrugia - piano
https://originarts.com/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=82764
