Episode Details

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring seasoned jazz drummer and composer Towner Galaher. In this episode, we explore his brand-new 2025 album Brothers — his fifth release, and one that brings him back to his roots in Portland, Oregon.

Reuniting with longtime collaborators organist Jimmy Sanders and bassist Randy Monroe, this album marks a soulful return to the musicians who helped shape his early sound on recordings from 1979 and 1980. Brothers rewinds time to the golden era of the 1970s, echoing the gritty, funky vibes of Tower of Power, Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters, and the timeless groove of jazz organ legends like Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff.

We dive into the making of the album, his creative process, upcoming live shows, and reflections on a career rooted deeply in rhythm, soul, and jazz tradition.

🎶 Get the album here: Brothers by Towner Galaher 

For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991
Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh

The Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/

Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:              https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER