Episode 7 : A conversation with Grammy Award winning jazz singer, composer, and educator, Luciana Souza►Luciana Souza website: https://www.lucianasouza.com“My favorite thing to do is to listen”~Luciana Souza►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions3:22 – Growing up in Brazilian musical culture 8:40 – Godfather, Hermeto Pascoal11:38 – “the musician’s musician”.14:13 – Dorival Caymmi17:42 – Leaving space in the music20:54 – Listening and reverence for nature25:45 – Soul Confidence29:48 – What’s th...
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, Kurt Elling, and more, and with 6 critically-acclaimed albums under her belt at the age of 40, Gazarek often tours interna...
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 more…“When you do what you love, it telegraphs”.~Maria Schneider►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions2:58 – “Life Stuff”…Taking car...
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►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions2:46 - Regina’s mother, Grace Carter 8:32 - Yehudi Menuhin9:12 - The responsi...
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 behind that”~Gonzalo Rubalcaba►Key Moments0:00 Introductions3:56 Tempo and Time (tiempo), and family influence15:08 S...
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 what happens. There's inspiration everywhere you look!" -Dick Oatts►Key Moments:0:00 - Intro1:32 – Dedication, discipli...
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 Worlds12:51 - Falling in love with the Big Band14:10 - Playfulness, The World Will Be Kind To Me, You, and Everyone14:...