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106. Desmond Child: Hit Songwriter of Livin' on a Prayer, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, KISS, Ricky Martin, Cher

June 13, 2026

Episode 106: Desmond Child is one of the greatest songwriters and producers of all time. With more than 80 Top 40 hits to his name, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. We recorded this episode of Go With Elmo Lovano in Athens, Greece, sitting in front of the Acropolis at our dear friends home. Desmond takes us inside the stories behind some of the biggest songs in rock and pop history. From Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name," to Aerosmith's "Dude (...

105. Richard Bona: The Bass Legend on Metheny, Quincy, Belafonte, Jaco, Zawinul, Drummers, Jazz Fusion

May 23, 2026

Episode 105: Richard Bona is one of the most respected bass players, composers, vocalists, and bandleaders in modern music. Born in Cameroon and now celebrated around the world, Richard has worked with legends including Pat Metheny, Quincy Jones, Joe Zawinul, Harry Belafonte, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Mike Stern, George Benson, and many more. From the Pat Metheny Group to the Zawinul Syndicate, Richard has helped shape the sound of jazz fusion, African music, world music, a...

104. Kamasi Washington: From The Epic to Kendrick Lamar, Jazz Saxophone Icon, Composer, Interview

May 02, 2026

Episode 104: Kamasi Washington Kamasi Washington is one of the most important voices in modern jazz. A saxophonist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, he has helped shape the sound of contemporary music through his solo work and collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Dinner Party, Flying Lotus, Andre 3000, Terrace Martin, and Robert Glasper. In this episode of Go With Elmo, Kamasi sits down for a deep conversation about his journey, from growing up in Los Angel...