Pursuing Music as a Career with Gregory Goodloe

Carl Brown is joined by a producer, guitarist and a radio DJ, Gregory Goodloe. Gregory is a self taught musician, Denver native and U.S. Army Veteran. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School where he received a music scholarship to Paul Quinn College in Dallas Texas. Gregory has also opened for and played with gospel greats such as Shirley Caesar, Angela Spivey, The Gospel Keynotes and the Rance Allen Group. Gregory discusses a variety of topics, including his life experiences, musical influences, the creative process he uses, working with other artists, and much more.  In the “Bout it or Doubt it” segment, Gregory shares his opinions on Self Help Books and Newspapers. Highlights: 06:56 I'm trying to create my own element. I love Wes Montgomery. I try to have an influence of the style of where he's playing octaves when I can.08:06 I might start off with me tapping on the table. I used to do that when I was a kid and it drove my sister mad. And then I used to drag out the pots and pans at my mom's house and just beat on them finally.09:00 Hit jazz records is also another dream. I've always believed that if you wait, you wait too late.16:20 I wanted to go into the army and serve my country. It's influenced me a lot because those are the kind of important things that I believe that we need to have the support there for our troops and be supportive to our nation.21:45 He gives the music into the atmosphere and we have to reach and grab it. ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalGregory GoodloeWebsite