Originally released on April 8, 2012

In this episode, I talk about my composition “Powerhouse,” composed and arranged for a jazz band when I was in high school.

I begin the episode talking about the response to episode 1, Rue’s Whistle. I read a website comment from Rich Snively, Jr. I talk about the Hunger Game movie and what the “Rue’s Whistle” scene was like.

I then talk about the standard pieces in a big-band-type jazz band.

I talk about the natural minor chord progression Cm, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm that I used on this piece, inspired by songs composed by my high school friend Steve Lanciano.

I then review the form of the song:

• Short introduction
• A section repeated 3 times layered with saxes the first time, trombones added the second time, trumpets added the third time
• B section with 3 overlap ...