In the first of a two part interview with his pals and collaborators ESP Vocal Trio (Emily Browder Melville, Patrice Williamson, Sandi Hammond) Mark discusses the group's ongoing Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for its new CD recording, and also their shared histories, vocal technique, ex-boyfriends and girlfriends, Michael Bublé, New England Conservatory, and more.  Music in this episode: "Monument" (Shilansky), excerpts from Lukas Foss' "Griffelkin" (featuring Emily with Kendra Coulton), "Celia" (Patrice singing this Bud Powell tune), "Apple Brown Betty" (ESP singing an original tune, from a live gig at Wellesley), and "In for the Evening"(Shilansky).