John Daversa Podcast

• Dr. Marshall Hawkins: L.O.V.E. and Life Mission

  Episode 17: Dr. Marshall HawkinsIdyllwild Arts Academy Jazz Program Founder, Bassist with Richie Cole, Miles Davis Quintet, Betty Gray, Donny Hathaway, Lena Horne, Roberta Flack, Manhattan Transfer, and more…►about Dr. Hawkins: https://idyllwildarts.org/people/marshall-hawkins/Selected quotes from our podcast:·      “Pay attention to your subject matter. Your subject matter is your life”·      “I think about that first note that I’m going to play. I think about that note with such reverence, that I may never get a chance to play that note again”.·      “Don’t let anyone get in the way of you and the love in your heart”. “Don’t get in the way of my love. I will fight you”.·      “You have to be careful what you wish for because you’re going to get it. So, you’ve got to be prepared”.·      “I’ve never, never thought about money”.►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions2:16: Earliest memories, gift of memory, and “second childhood”5:07: Growing up in Washington D.C. in the 1940’s, “Victory Gardens”, church, being humble, “C Jam Blues”, the Boy Scouts, model airplanes, glee club, and the building of Frederick Douglass Junior High School.15:30: Brown vs. Board of Education (1954) and exposure to racism. Being a track star and la musica as passports, “U.S. History”, and scout master.21:40: Voices above the crowd and becoming a professional musician.26:58: L.O.V.E. and not taking the “J” out of joy.31:49: Louis Armstrong: “what are you going to do to leave a legacy for humanity”?33:20: Giving and receiving34:45: Playing the bass and becoming a professional musician overnight.38:52: Betty Gray (first gig at the Bohemian Caverns in DC), Lena Horne and Travelin’ Light (1965), and Miles Davis41:53: Working with Miles Davis44:08: Idyllwild Arts and numerical configuration (1978)47:58: Tanzania, respect for elders, Maasai ancestral lineage, “we know who you are”55:50: Advice for young musicians: “Silence is golden!” 59:03: Marshall and John improvise “All the Things You Are”►Follow John Daversa Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo and Audio Capture: Justin HolmesVideo and Audio Editing: Izzi GuzmanGraphic Design: Izzi GuzmanRecorded in Idyllwild, CA, July 3, 2024Special Thank you to:Idyllwild Arts AcademyPamela JordanRose ColellaTom Hynes►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP),Except “All the Things You Are” by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II#drmarshallhawkins #idyllwildarts #idyllwildsummerarts #jazzbass #bass #milesdavis #milesdavisquintet #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator Support the show►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max Nierlich Audio: Dudley MerriamAdditional Audio: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Yang YangIzzi Guzman: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

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• Michel Camilo: Grammy, Latin Grammy, and Emmy Winning Pianist, Composer, and Bandleader

  Episode 16: Michel Camilo, Grammy, Latin Grammy, and Emmy Winning Pianist, Composer, and Bandleader►Michel Camilo website: https://www.michelcamilo.com►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions1:28: Attention to detail and standards of excellence, and learning never ends8:05: Where does the motivation come from?9:40: Refusing mediocrity12:10: Magnetism and engaging the audience15:05: Creative flow, no ego, and commitment to practice!20:39: What do you practice?24:30: Is there a difference between entertainment and artistry?32:00: What are you working on now?►Follow John Daversa Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo Capture: Max NierlichAudio Capture: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Izzi GuzmanGraphic Design: Izzi GuzmanRecorded in Coral Gables, FL, April 24, 2024►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP) #michelcamilo #michelcamilotrio #piano #jazzpiano #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator Support the show►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max Nierlich Audio: Dudley MerriamAdditional Audio: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Yang YangIzzi Guzman: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

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• Anat Cohen: Grammy-Nominated Clarinetist, Saxophonist & Composer

  Episode 15: Anat Cohen: Grammy-Nominated Clarinetist, Saxophonist & Composer►Anat Cohen website: https://www.anatcohen.com►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions1:32: A discussion about collaboration and bandleading8:00: the challenges of the “hang”10:30: Listening to your own recordings through other’s ears.14:35: The possibility of a solo clarinet album!20:45: The vulnerability of playing duo23:43: navigating the business stuff and the necessity of self-promotion27:30: Lyrics, words, and languages32:20: Acknowledging fear and developing trust42:00: Creativity: Structure and Imagination44:44: Honest and pure approaches to improvisation47:20: Planning career intentions (?) and doing it NOW.51:45: Music has to mean something.►Follow John Daversa Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo Capture: Max NierlichAudio Capture: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Izzi GuzmanGraphic Design: Izzi GuzmanRecorded in Coral Gables, FL, April 19, 2024►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)#anatcohen #clarinet #saxophone #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator Support the show►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max Nierlich Audio: Dudley MerriamAdditional Audio: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Yang YangIzzi Guzman: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

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• Marcus Miller: Grammy-Award Winning Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Composer, and Music Icon

  Episode 14: Grammy-Award Winning Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Composer, and Music Icon, Marcus Miller►Marcus Miller website: https://www.marcusmiller.com►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions1:49: John’s “Fat Time” car accident story3:21: Producing Miles Davis’ Tutu, Siesta, and Amandla and more…19:40: The bass clarinet23:20: Miles Davis mentorship33:55: The recording of Grover Washington Jr.’s “Just the Two of Us”38:30: The recording of Donald Fagen’s “The Nightfly”42:10: Luther Vandross48:30: Scoring for films55:55: The acoustic bass56:55: Wynton Kelly57:18: Funk and Fusion, and “you gotta learn jazz”1:01:47: The Jazz Cruises and communicating with audiences. 1:07:42:  “What are you excited about now?” ►Follow John Daversa Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo Capture: Max NierlichAudio Capture: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Yang YangGraphic Design: Izzi GuzmanRecorded in Coral Gables, FL, March 4, 2024►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP) #marcusmiller #electricbass #filmscore #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator #amandla #thenightfly “justthetwoofus #milesdavisSupport the show►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max Nierlich Audio: Dudley MerriamAdditional Audio: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Yang YangIzzi Guzman: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

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• Jeff Babko: Keyboardist, Musical Director, Producer, Composer, Arranger, (Jimmy Kimmel, Toto, James Taylor, Steve Gadd, Sheryl Crow, Martin Short, and more!)

  Episode 13: Jeff Babko, Keyboardist, Musical Director, Producer, Composer, Arranger, (Jimmy Kimmel, Toto, James Taylor, Steve Gadd, Sheryl Crow, Martin Short, and more!)►Jeff Babko website: https://www.jeffbabko.com►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions1:56: Back at University of Miami4:26: Vinyl collection6:06: How do manage consuming music?10:55: 1990’s Jazz fusion, the young lions, and the gig with Julio Iglesias19:05: Joining drummer/producer Simon Phillips22:00: Work ethic, discipline, details, and the love…27:55: Robben Ford, Toshi Yanagi, blue hair, and auditioning for the Martin Short Show32:55: The Wayne Brady Show, touring with Marty Short and Wayne Brady, and joining the Jimmy Kimmel Show. “Everyone working is a good thing”.36:12: Navigating tours with Toto, James Tayler, Steve Gadd, Steely Dan, Steve Martin and Martin Short, while playing the Jimmy Kimmel Show.38:27: The character of the comedic accompanist41:06: Julio Iglesias story (and the “wrong notes”). Be aware, read the situation.44:37: What’s coming next? Managing finances 47:37: Transitioning into the role of the “seasoned veteran”, and mentor.51:16: Jeff and John play some D dorian model duo…►Follow John Daversa Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo Capture: Max NierlichAudio Capture: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Yang YangGraphic Design: Izzi GuzmanRecorded in Coral Gables, FL, March 1, 2024►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP) #jeffbabko #jazzpiano #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator #jimmykimmelshowSupport the show►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max Nierlich Audio: Dudley MerriamAdditional Audio: Jake SondermanVideo and Audio Editing: Yang YangIzzi Guzman: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

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