John Daversa Podcast

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Welcome to The John Daversa Podcast, your go-to resource for exploring the magical interplay of life, music, and everything in between. Join us as we deep dive into thought-provoking conversations, seeking motivation, sharing practical advice, and immersing ourselves in moments of genuine inspiration with our musical heroes. Through each episode, we strive to nourish your mind, ignite your passion, and elevate your spirits. Don't miss out on the latest episodes - be sure to hit the subscribe button and become an integral part of our extraordinary community!

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Sara Gazarek: "Humanity is at the core of this artform"

May 06 2024 50 mins

Episode 6: A conversation Sara Gazarek►Sara Gazarek website: https://saragazarek.comBorn and raised in Seattle, WA, GRAMMY Award® winning jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek reigns as one of the most creative voices of her generation, and one “who may well turn out to be the next important jazz singer” (Los Angeles Times). Collaborating with jazz legends Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Ku

Maria Schneider: “When You Do What You Love, It Telegraphs”.

Mar 28 2024 69 mins

Episode 5: A conversation with composer, Maria Schneider.►Maria Schneider website: http://www.mariaschneider.comIn this episode with Multi-Grammy Winner, NEA Jazz Master, composer and musician advocate, Maria Schneider, we discuss her new “Decades” project, Bob Brookmeyer’s “tough love”, a mystical dream with Gil Evans, balancing preparation with letting go, and much mo

Regina Carter: Mentors, Sisterhood, Boundaries, and a New Horizon

Mar 03 2024 46 mins

A conversation with violinist, Regina Carter.►Regina Carter website: https://reginacarter.comIn this episode with MacArthur Fellow, Doris Duke Artist Award Winner, and Multi-Grammy Nominee, violinist, Regina Carter, we discuss mentorship, sisterhood, setting boundaries, and a new horizon as an end-of-life doula (and more...)"Dying is about as real as it gets!" ~Regina Carter►Ke

Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Timelessness, Tempo and Tiempo.

Jan 30 2024 66 mins

A conversation with Gonzalo Rubalcaba►Gonzalo Rubalcaba website: https://www.gonzalorubalcaba.comIn this episode with multi-Grammy© Winner, pianist and composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba, we discuss Tempo and Tiempo, Dedication and Intention, Mentorship and Responsibility, the guidance of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Haden, and much more...“The concert is the moment of joy, the work is

Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford: Keep Love Always In the Game

Jan 17 2024 53 mins

A conversation with Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford.►Dick Oatts website: http://www.dickoattsmusic.com►Terell Stafford website: https://terellstafford.comIn this episode with Vanguard Jazz Orchestra veterans, Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford, we discuss "tough love", inspiration, dedication, moms, and the "New York standard", (and much more...)"Why don't you say "yes" and watch wh

Jihye Lee: The Game of New Worlds

Dec 06 2023 39 mins

Jihye Lee, Brooklyn-based composer, arranger, and conductor.►Jihye Lee website: https://jihyemusic.comIn this episode with composer, Jiyhe Lee, we discuss culture shock, inner strength, love of big band music, K-pop, and more!►Key Moments:0:00 - Intro2:45 - Musical Values, Intentions, and Inspirations5:48 - Jihye’s mission9:12 - Positivity, Inner Strength, and the Game of New