Check out a few videos from the recording sessions - Live In Studio!
I'm Counting on You - Behind the scenes with Vince Gill and The Big Band Jazz Machine
From the upcoming album, "Unexpected Guests" of Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, "I'm Counting On You", composed by Vince Gill, arranged by Dan Radlauer. Vocals by Vince Gill. Tenor Saxophone solo, Greg Armstrong. Recorded live at Studio West San Diego on Feb, 26, 2023. Vince Gill appears courtesy of MCA Nashville. Recorded live at Studio West in San Diego CA. Video produced Brian Kiem.
Renaissance Woman - Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine Featuring Tali Rubinstein
From the upcoming album release "Unexpected Guests" in studio recording of "Renaissance Woman" composed and arranged by Dan Radlauer, featuring Tali Rubinstein as guest soloist. Recorded live at Studio West in San Diego CA. Video produced by Brian Kiem.
Extraordinary Woman - Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine featuring Rocky Dawuni
From Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine upcoming recording release Unexpected Guests here's the studio recording session of Extraordinary Woman composed and performed by 4 time Grammy Nominated Afro Roots legend, Rocky Dawuni. Arrangement by Dan Radlauer. Recorded live at Studio West in San Diego CA. Video produced Brian Kiem.
Tapped Out - Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, featuring Leo Manzari
Tapped Out from the new album release Unexpected Guests by Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, featuring Leo Manzari. Recorded live at Studio West in San Diego CA on May 4, 2025. Composed and arranged by Dan Radlauer and Leo Manzari. Produced by Ira B. Liss and Dan Radlauer. Videography by Brian Keim.
Strings in the Wind - Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, featuring Tina Guo
From the upcoming recording release "Unexpected Guests" here's the studio recording session of Tina Guo, cellist on "Strings In The Wind", composed and arranged by Dan Radlauer with The Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine. Recorded live at Studio West in San Diego CA on August 18, 2024. Video by Brian Keim. Engineered by Cedrick Courtois.
Pineapple Mango - Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, featuring Daniel Ho
Pineapple Mango, composed by Daniel Ho, arranged by Dan Radlauer featuring Daniel Ho, 3 string ukulele with The Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine Recorded Live at Studio West in San Diego CA on March 16, 2025 for their upcoming album release "Unexpected Guests". Produced by Ira B. Liss and Dan Radlauer. Engineered by Amelia Sarkisian. Video Director Brian Keim
San Joaquin - Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, featuring Eva Scow
Live in studio, recorded on October 20, 2024 at Studio West in San Diego CA, Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine featuring Eva Scow on Mandolin with her original composition, "San Joaquin". Arranged by Dan Radlauer for the album "Unexpected Guests". Engineered by Cedrick Courtois, Video directed by Brian Keim.
Reeds Between The Lines - Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, featuring Paul Hanson
From the album "Unexpected Guests", the studio recording session of "Reeds Between The Lines" the Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine featuring Paul Hanson on Bassoon. Composed by Dan Radlauer. Recorded at Studio West San Diego on October 20, 2023. Engineered by Cedric Courtois, Video by Brian Keim
A R T I S T S
Dan Radlauer
Dan Radlauer has composed for Television, Feature Films and over 1,000 commercials for companies including: Coke, Nissan, Pizza Hut, Acura, Microsoft, Denny's, Mazda, Mattel and many others.
Dan is composer for the VH1 Reality Hits “Ochocinco; The Ultimate Catch”, "The Surreal Life” "Flavor of Love” and “For the Love Of Ray J". He also scored the music for Style Network’s “Ruby” as well as Joel Silver's "Next Action Star" on NBC. He scored the TBS series "Outback Jack” as well as “Set for Life” on ABC, “Same Name” on CBS and "Does Someone Have to Go?" onFOX.
Dan has done the score for a number of “indy” feature motion pictures including “We’re Not Broke” which was featured at the Sundance Film Festival as well as contributing to both score and soundtrack of Mummy III.
He has received numerous BMI TV Music Awards and an Emmy Nomination. From 1990 to 1993 his music was featured as theme music for the Sally Jesse Raphael Show and the Jerry Springer Show. He wrote the theme for the "Disney Block Party" cartoon series. He also wrote the theme for “Hogan Knows Best.” Dan also wrote a special theme for the international syndication of "Hells Kitchen."
His music is heard internationally from Theme Parks in Asia, to commercials in Australia, Europe and Russia to the Montrose Jazz Festival in Switzerland. He frequently donates his time and talents to non-profit organizations composing music for public service announcements and fund raising videos.
An accomplished pianist, guitarist, bassist, orchestrator and synthesizer programmer, he has the ability to compose in many styles from classical, jazz and symphonic music, to rock, techno, hip hop and sound design. He is also frequently asked to collaborate on lyrics for songs and jingles.
I’m Counting On You
VINCE GILL
One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing, and warm, soaring tenor — all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit.
Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Single and Song of the Year awards, as well as a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male.
Since then, Gill has won 17 additional CMA Awards, including Song of the Year four times – making him the most-awarded artist in that category in CMA history – and a total of 22 Grammy Awards, his most recent one for Best Country Solo Performance – “When My Amy Prays.”
The Academy of Country Music has conferred on Gill eight awards, including its Home Depot Humanitarian Award and the Career Achievement Award.
Strings In The Wind
TINA
GUO
GRAMMY and BRIT Female Artist of the Year nominee Tina Guo is known for her genre-fluidity as a virtuoso cellist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and entrepreneur.
One of the most recorded solo cellists of all time in film, TV, and game soundtracks, Tina’s recent projects include F1, DUNE, DUNE 2, Gran Turismo, Top Gun: Maverick, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Tina co-composed the Main Theme for Wonder Woman with Hans Zimmer.
Renaissance Woman
TALI RUBINSTEIN
Los Angeles-based composer and recorder player Tali Rubinstein began playing the recorder when she was in the second grade. Her talent, distinctive style, and personal expression have made her one of the world’s greatest interpreters of that often underestimated instrument.
She has put her virtuosity to work in fields as diverse as modern and traditional jazz, Latin pop, flamenco, contemporary classical, and early music. In addition to her years of international touring, Rubinstein has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Birdland Jazz Club, and The Blue Note.
She has collaborated with world-renowned musicians including Javier Limón, Anat Cohen, Alejandro Sanz, John Clayton, Sean Jones, Mariza, Tomatito, and Paco De Lucía’s band. Tali has performed as a soloist with several orchestras and big bands around the globe and has toured with her own band in the USA, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
Pineapple Mango
DANIEL HO
Daniel Ho is a ‘ukulele virtuoso, slack key guitarist, pianist, percussionist, composer, and audio engineer. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, twelve-time Grammy Award nominee, six-time Taiwanese Golden Melody Award winner, and recipient of multiple Hawaiian Music Awards. Ukulele Magazine hailed him as "Hawaii's greatest contemporary musical ambassador."
As an American Cultural Ambassador, he has toured Greenland, Brazil, Hong Kong, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Brunei, and Thailand. He is also the co-designer of the Romero Creations Tiny Tenor ‘ukulele, and the Ohana Bongolele and Shakerlele line of percussion instruments.
Tapped Out
LEO MANZARI
Originally from Washington D.C., Leo Manzari is a Lucille Lortel Award–nominated tap dancer and recording artist. Manzari has headlined in the touring and Off-Broadway productions of Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life, and has appeared on So You Think You Can Dance, PBS NewsHour, ABC's The View, and PBS' Kennedy Center's 50th Anniversary.
Leo was featured as a solo tap dancer in Hozier’s music video “Almost (Sweet Music)” and performed alongside Grammy Award®-winning band "The Free Nationals" in various virtual events. He also headlines with Byron Stripling and Grammy®-nominated jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford.
Manzari writes and records his own original music, which is available on all major streaming platforms. He also founded Breathe Easy Productions, a cultural hub for all things music and dance.
Violinspiration
NORA GERMAIN
Jazz violinist and author Nora Germain has been playing the violin for over 28 years and performing professionally since 2010. She has performed and/or recorded with many of the world’s greatest musical talents, including Jon Batiste, Postmodern Jukebox, Sam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, Tommy Emmanuel CGP, John Altman, and Jacob Collier.
In addition to playing on over 150 recordings across various genres, she has released 11 of her own jazz albums, published an inspirational book, and her videos on Instagram have garnered over 3 million views.
French Fries
CHRIS CASTELLANOS
A native of Las Vegas, NV, Chris Castellanos has enjoyed a prosperous and eclectic musical career. Upon joining the Las Vegas Philharmonic at the age of 18, Chris quickly established himself as a top-call freelancer on the Las Vegas Strip, performing 1,700 shows over a 6-year run of Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular.
He has backed countless headliners including Frank Sinatra Jr., Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Chris discovered his passion for chamber music after a 6-year tenure with the Dallas Brass, touring the U.S. and abroad.
In 2009, he joined the prestigious Boston Brass as Hornist, Arranger, and Co-Owner, touring globally over 180 days per year. Chris proudly serves as a performing artist for Yamaha Music Corporation, giving clinics, concerts, and masterclasses worldwide.
Reeds Between the Lines
PAUL HANSON
Paul Hanson’s musical journey is a testament to fearless dedication to craft and creativity. Over the last 20 years, Paul has rewritten the rulebook and set new standards for what is possible on this most classical of woodwind instruments.
As one reviewer puts it, “But he simply transcends technique to a point where the listener no longer has in mind that it’s a bassoon that he’s playing.” His explorations have pushed past limitations and created new possibilities — all while making music of the highest quality.
Paul’s repertoire encompasses elements of all modern styles of improvised music. From his roots as an award-winning classical bassoonist and jazz saxophonist, he has sought to expand the bassoon’s lexicon while crafting a truly unique musical voice.
He has recorded and/or performed with Grammy winners such as Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Jon Batiste, Wayne Shorter, and Taylor Eigsti.
Extraordinary Woman
ROCKY DAWUNI
Rocky Dawuni is a three-time GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and activist whose unique “Afro Roots” sound bridges the musical cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States.
He serves as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, a UN Foundation Ambassador for the Clean Cooking Alliance, and a Global Ambassador for the World Day of African and Afrodescendant Culture, championing cultural diplomacy.
Through these roles and more, Rocky uses his music to highlight crucial issues facing humanity around the globe—delivering live concerts, participating in speaking engagements and panels, and promoting youth empowerment initiatives.
With 8 solo albums to his name, Rocky’s music carries a refreshing and powerful message of global unity and a worldview grounded in oneness.
San Joaquin
EVA SCOW
Eva Scow is an American mandolinist and violinist from Fresno, California. She began studying music at a young age—starting piano and violin at just 4 years old, and picking up the mandolin by age 8.
Her early musical journey included performing in classical orchestras and exploring styles from Bluegrass to Brazilian Jazz. By high school, she was already performing professionally and collaborating with musicians across the country.
At 15, Eva recorded with mandolin legend David Grisman on his album Tone Poets, and in 2006, she was selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in the Young Artist Spotlight alongside bassist Edgar Meyer.
Today, Eva continues to perform across California, equally at home in classical, folk, and jazz genres as both a soloist and sought-after collaborator.
Knock on Wood
WADE CULBREATH
Wade Culbreath is a first-call session musician based in Los Angeles, with an extensive career performing on hundreds of film and television soundtracks recorded in Hollywood's top studios. His credits include Oscar-winning scores such as Aladdin, Life of Pi, and La La Land. He serves as the principal timpanist and percussionist with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, where he has also appeared as a concerto soloist, earning praise for his “virtuosity and jazzy flair” (Los Angeles Times) and “dazzling technique” (American Record Guide).
In addition, Culbreath is the principal percussionist with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the principal timpanist with the Pasadena Symphony Orchestra. He has also participated in numerous recordings with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, featured on the Sony Classical and Deutsche Grammophon labels.
