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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