John Daversa Podcast Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:50:13 -0400 http://www.johndaversa.com en-us © 2026 John Daversa Podcast yes Support this Podcast 777bded5-4d65-5c68-9d6d-6ec414af90e9 John Daversa episodic false 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!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) music, jazz, composer, John Daversa, artist, grammy, trumpet, educator, John Daversa https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fqosuld879r764a657too1d7uqm4?.jpg John Daversa Podcast http://www.johndaversa.com Pete Christlieb: From Deacon Blues to the Next Gig Pete Christlieb: From Deacon Blues to the Next Gig Episode 19: 

Pete Christlieb is a legendary saxophonist whose powerful sound and fearless improvisation continue to shape both jazz and commercial music. He rose to international prominence as a longtime featured soloist with the Doc Severinsen–led Tonight Show Band, where his commanding tenor voice and electrifying presence became instantly recognizable. Christlieb’s recording legacy includes some of the most iconic saxophone moments in popular music, including his lyrical solo on “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan and his elegant playing on “Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole. Equally respected in the jazz world for his collaborations with Warne Marsh and Chet Baker, Christlieb continues to perform and inspire, embodying a rare blend of virtuosity, soul, and authenticity that resonates across generations.

►about Pete Christlieb: https://petechristlieb.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
1:47: Drag racing, Valley College (Los Angeles), First road gig with Si Zentner
6:00: The art of playing dance music
9:01: Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Ray Brown…
16:50: Las Vegas, Jerry Gray, Tex Beneke, Peggy Lee, Lou Levy
26:00: Cannonball Adderley
30:30: Louie Bellson, Woody Herman
31:50: Tom Scott, Glenn Campbell Show, and Marty Paich…
34:24: “Play horn, get check”
41:20: Snooky Young, The Tonight Show…, and Steely Dan
44:45: “Deacon’s Blues”
51:13: Warne Marsh collaboration
1:00: Violin to saxophone…
1:05:35: Saxophone sounds…Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt…
1:13:35: The pinnacle is the next gig, payola, and back to the Warne Marsh collaboration, back to Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show…
1:26:00 New chapter of life in Washington
1:28:00 Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Michael Brecker, and woodwind doubling…
1:37:00 Closing graitude

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►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Capture: Yang Yang
Audio Capture: Yang Yang
Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, November 18, 2024

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 19: 

Pete Christlieb is a legendary saxophonist whose powerful sound and fearless improvisation continue to shape both jazz and commercial music. He rose to international prominence as a longtime featured soloist with the Doc Severinsen–led Tonight Show Band, where his commanding tenor voice and electrifying presence became instantly recognizable. Christlieb’s recording legacy includes some of the most iconic saxophone moments in popular music, including his lyrical solo on “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan and his elegant playing on “Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole. Equally respected in the jazz world for his collaborations with Warne Marsh and Chet Baker, Christlieb continues to perform and inspire, embodying a rare blend of virtuosity, soul, and authenticity that resonates across generations.

►about Pete Christlieb: https://petechristlieb.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
1:47: Drag racing, Valley College (Los Angeles), First road gig with Si Zentner
6:00: The art of playing dance music
9:01: Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Ray Brown…
16:50: Las Vegas, Jerry Gray, Tex Beneke, Peggy Lee, Lou Levy
26:00: Cannonball Adderley
30:30: Louie Bellson, Woody Herman
31:50: Tom Scott, Glenn Campbell Show, and Marty Paich…
34:24: “Play horn, get check”
41:20: Snooky Young, The Tonight Show…, and Steely Dan
44:45: “Deacon’s Blues”
51:13: Warne Marsh collaboration
1:00: Violin to saxophone…
1:05:35: Saxophone sounds…Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt…
1:13:35: The pinnacle is the next gig, payola, and back to the Warne Marsh collaboration, back to Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show…
1:26:00 New chapter of life in Washington
1:28:00 Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Michael Brecker, and woodwind doubling…
1:37:00 Closing graitude

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Capture: Yang Yang
Audio Capture: Yang Yang
Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, November 18, 2024

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-18598598 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 6193 1 19 full false Sean Jones: Eternal Consciousness, The Last Album, and the 3 "Enough's" Sean Jones: Eternal Consciousness, The Last Album, and the 3 "Enough's" Episode 18: Sean Jones

►about Sean Jones: https://peabody.jhu.edu/faculty/sean-jones/

Book References:

  • The War of Art, Steven Pressfield
  • A Return to Love, Marrianne Williamson
  • Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Dr. Joy DeGruy
  • The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle
  • A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle

Quotes:

  • “Eternity is in love with the creations of time” ~William Blake
  • “Many are called, but few are chosen”.
  • ”My teacher saved my life, man”. ~Sean Jones
  • “Every ending is a new beginning”
  • “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen”.
  • “The trumpet is the mirror of the mind” ~Bill Fielder
  • “Eradicate the “t” off of “can’t”, and say I can” ~Bill Fielder
  • Ego: “I becomes bigger than “we”… ~Sean Jones


►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions

2:50: Taking risk and staying uncomfortable, resistance, The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield

10:18: A Return to Love, by Marrianne Williamson, eternal consciousness, One mind.

12:51: Patience and compassion.

15:30: Fatherhood and learning how to take a step back, breaking generational chains. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Dr. Joy DeGruy

18:57: Being “called”. “Many are called, but few are chosen”.

20:40: Growing up in the church in Warren, Ohio. Wanting to be a teacher and having great teachers. ”My teacher saved my life, man”.

26:30: Navigating racism and ignorance.

27:50: Return to an elevated human consciousness. “Every ending is a new beginning”

29:52: Unity and the illusion of separation, Herbie Hancock’s mission

34:28: Faith: “You become what you believe”. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen”.

39:00: Words are so powerful. “The trumpet is the mirror of the mind” ~Bill Fielder, “Eradicate the “t” off of “can’t”, and say I can”~Bill Fielder

41:07: Mistakes and intuition.

42:34: Patience, and a Gonzalo Rubalcaba story

44:40: The Power of Now, A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle, surrender

46:46: What makes you laugh?

49:40: The misfortune and blessing of loss

50:10: A divine experience and spirit. Eternal consciousness.

52:18: Fasting and sacrifice to clear the mind’s eye.

55:20: Define ego: It’s when “I becomes bigger than “we”…

The illusion is always there along with the truth

57:44: “My last album”, and what’s next

1:00:00 Resistance to barriers and programs. “The resources are there”.

1:04:04: The 3 “enoughs” of life

►Follow John Daversa Online:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Yang Yang

Audio Capture: Yang Yang

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman

Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, October 7, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP),

#seanjones #peabody #peabodyinstitute #jazztrumpet #trumpet #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducato

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 18: Sean Jones

►about Sean Jones: https://peabody.jhu.edu/faculty/sean-jones/

Book References:

  • The War of Art, Steven Pressfield
  • A Return to Love, Marrianne Williamson
  • Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Dr. Joy DeGruy
  • The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle
  • A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle

Quotes:

  • “Eternity is in love with the creations of time” ~William Blake
  • “Many are called, but few are chosen”.
  • ”My teacher saved my life, man”. ~Sean Jones
  • “Every ending is a new beginning”
  • “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen”.
  • “The trumpet is the mirror of the mind” ~Bill Fielder
  • “Eradicate the “t” off of “can’t”, and say I can” ~Bill Fielder
  • Ego: “I becomes bigger than “we”… ~Sean Jones


►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions

2:50: Taking risk and staying uncomfortable, resistance, The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield

10:18: A Return to Love, by Marrianne Williamson, eternal consciousness, One mind.

12:51: Patience and compassion.

15:30: Fatherhood and learning how to take a step back, breaking generational chains. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Dr. Joy DeGruy

18:57: Being “called”. “Many are called, but few are chosen”.

20:40: Growing up in the church in Warren, Ohio. Wanting to be a teacher and having great teachers. ”My teacher saved my life, man”.

26:30: Navigating racism and ignorance.

27:50: Return to an elevated human consciousness. “Every ending is a new beginning”

29:52: Unity and the illusion of separation, Herbie Hancock’s mission

34:28: Faith: “You become what you believe”. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen”.

39:00: Words are so powerful. “The trumpet is the mirror of the mind” ~Bill Fielder, “Eradicate the “t” off of “can’t”, and say I can”~Bill Fielder

41:07: Mistakes and intuition.

42:34: Patience, and a Gonzalo Rubalcaba story

44:40: The Power of Now, A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle, surrender

46:46: What makes you laugh?

49:40: The misfortune and blessing of loss

50:10: A divine experience and spirit. Eternal consciousness.

52:18: Fasting and sacrifice to clear the mind’s eye.

55:20: Define ego: It’s when “I becomes bigger than “we”…

The illusion is always there along with the truth

57:44: “My last album”, and what’s next

1:00:00 Resistance to barriers and programs. “The resources are there”.

1:04:04: The 3 “enoughs” of life

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Yang Yang

Audio Capture: Yang Yang

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman

Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, October 7, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP),

#seanjones #peabody #peabodyinstitute #jazztrumpet #trumpet #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducato

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-17881021 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3937 1 18 full false Dr. Marshall Hawkins: L.O.V.E. and Life Mission Dr. Marshall Hawkins: L.O.V.E. and Life Mission Episode 17: Dr. Marshall Hawkins

Idyllwild 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 - Introductions

2:16: 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 receiving

34:45: 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 Davis

41:53: Working with Miles Davis

44:08: 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/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video and Audio Capture: Justin Holmes

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Idyllwild, CA, July 3, 2024

Special Thank you to:

Idyllwild Arts Academy

Pamela Jordan

Rose Colella

Tom Hynes


►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications 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

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 17: Dr. Marshall Hawkins

Idyllwild 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 - Introductions

2:16: 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 receiving

34:45: 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 Davis

41:53: Working with Miles Davis

44:08: 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/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video and Audio Capture: Justin Holmes

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Idyllwild, CA, July 3, 2024

Special Thank you to:

Idyllwild Arts Academy

Pamela Jordan

Rose Colella

Tom Hynes


►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications 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

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-17644380 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400 3890 1 17 full false Michel Camilo: Creative flow, no ego, and commitment to practice! Michel Camilo: Creative flow, no ego, and commitment to practice! 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 - Introductions

1:28: Attention to detail and standards of excellence, and learning never ends

8:05: Where does the motivation come from?

9:40: Refusing mediocrity

12:10: Magnetism and engaging the audience

15:05: 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/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, April 24, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

 

#michelcamilo #michelcamilotrio #piano #jazzpiano #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator 


Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> 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 - Introductions

1:28: Attention to detail and standards of excellence, and learning never ends

8:05: Where does the motivation come from?

9:40: Refusing mediocrity

12:10: Magnetism and engaging the audience

15:05: 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/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, April 24, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

 

#michelcamilo #michelcamilotrio #piano #jazzpiano #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator 


Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-17332531 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2270 1 16 full false Anat Cohen: Creativity, Acknowledging Fear and Developing Trust Anat Cohen: Creativity, Acknowledging Fear and Developing Trust Episode 15: Anat Cohen: Grammy-Nominated Clarinetist, Saxophonist & Composer

►Anat Cohen website: https://www.anatcohen.com

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
1:32: A discussion about collaboration and bandleading

8:00: 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 duo

23:43: navigating the business stuff and the necessity of self-promotion

27:30: Lyrics, words, and languages

32:20: Acknowledging fear and developing trust

42:00: Creativity: Structure and Imagination

44:44: Honest and pure approaches to improvisation

47:20: Planning career intentions (?) and doing it NOW.

51:45: Music has to mean something.


►Follow John Daversa Online:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, April 19, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#anatcohen #clarinet #saxophone #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator 

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►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 15: Anat Cohen: Grammy-Nominated Clarinetist, Saxophonist & Composer

►Anat Cohen website: https://www.anatcohen.com

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
1:32: A discussion about collaboration and bandleading

8:00: 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 duo

23:43: navigating the business stuff and the necessity of self-promotion

27:30: Lyrics, words, and languages

32:20: Acknowledging fear and developing trust

42:00: Creativity: Structure and Imagination

44:44: Honest and pure approaches to improvisation

47:20: Planning career intentions (?) and doing it NOW.

51:45: Music has to mean something.


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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Izzi Guzman
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, April 19, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#anatcohen #clarinet #saxophone #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator 

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-17207456 Tue, 27 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3412 1 15 full false Marcus Miller: Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Grover Washington, Jr., Wynton Kelly, Filmscoring... Marcus Miller: Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Grover Washington, Jr., Wynton Kelly, Filmscoring... 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 - Introductions

1:49: John’s “Fat Time” car accident story

3:21: Producing Miles Davis’ Tutu, Siesta, and Amandla and more…

19:40: The bass clarinet

23:20: Miles Davis mentorship

33:55: 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 Vandross

48:30: Scoring for films

55:55: The acoustic bass

56:55: Wynton Kelly

57:18: 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:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, March 4, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

 

#marcusmiller #electricbass #filmscore #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator #amandla #thenightfly “justthetwoofus #milesdavis

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►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> 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 - Introductions

1:49: John’s “Fat Time” car accident story

3:21: Producing Miles Davis’ Tutu, Siesta, and Amandla and more…

19:40: The bass clarinet

23:20: Miles Davis mentorship

33:55: 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 Vandross

48:30: Scoring for films

55:55: The acoustic bass

56:55: Wynton Kelly

57:18: 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/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, March 4, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

 

#marcusmiller #electricbass #filmscore #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator #amandla #thenightfly “justthetwoofus #milesdavis

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►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-16797139 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 4232 1 14 full false Jeff Babko: Work Ethic, Navigating Creativity, Film and Television, and Touring Jeff Babko: Work Ethic, Navigating Creativity, Film and Television, and Touring 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 - Introductions
1:56: Back at University of Miami

4:26: Vinyl collection

6:06: How do manage consuming music?

10:55: 1990’s Jazz fusion, the young lions, and the gig with Julio Iglesias

19:05: Joining drummer/producer Simon Phillips

22:00: Work ethic, discipline, details, and the love…

27:55: Robben Ford, Toshi Yanagi, blue hair, and auditioning for the Martin Short Show

32:55: 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 accompanist

41:06: 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/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang

Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, March 1, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

 

#jeffbabko #jazzpiano #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator #jimmykimmelshow


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►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> 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 - Introductions
1:56: Back at University of Miami

4:26: Vinyl collection

6:06: How do manage consuming music?

10:55: 1990’s Jazz fusion, the young lions, and the gig with Julio Iglesias

19:05: Joining drummer/producer Simon Phillips

22:00: Work ethic, discipline, details, and the love…

27:55: Robben Ford, Toshi Yanagi, blue hair, and auditioning for the Martin Short Show

32:55: 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 accompanist

41:06: 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/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture: Max Nierlich

Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman

Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang

Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, March 1, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

 

#jeffbabko #jazzpiano #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator #jimmykimmelshow


Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-16585864 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 3403 1 13 full false Bob Sheppard: Creative Community, L.A. Recording, Curiosity, and Freddie Hubbard Bob Sheppard: Creative Community, L.A. Recording, Curiosity, and Freddie Hubbard Episode 12: A conversation with renowned jazz artist and educator, Bob Sheppard

►Bob Sheppard website: https://www.bobsheppard.net

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
1:33 – Playing with the JD Big Band
2:15 – Bob’s studio and cultivating a creative community in Los Angeles
14:15 –Being on the scene, practicing, merit, and the social scene…
27:50 – Thoughts and observations about practicing
37:15 – Recording work in L.A.
40:10 – Teaching, curiosity, sound, trying different equipment, and practicing the ends of notes
56:43 – Truth telling and caring for students.
59:15 – Playing with Freddie Hubbard 
1:18:26– Bob and John play a little free duo.

►Follow John Daversa Online:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Capture: Max Nierlich
Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, February 28, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#bobsheppard #jazzsaxophone #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator


Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 12: A conversation with renowned jazz artist and educator, Bob Sheppard

►Bob Sheppard website: https://www.bobsheppard.net

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
1:33 – Playing with the JD Big Band
2:15 – Bob’s studio and cultivating a creative community in Los Angeles
14:15 –Being on the scene, practicing, merit, and the social scene…
27:50 – Thoughts and observations about practicing
37:15 – Recording work in L.A.
40:10 – Teaching, curiosity, sound, trying different equipment, and practicing the ends of notes
56:43 – Truth telling and caring for students.
59:15 – Playing with Freddie Hubbard 
1:18:26– Bob and John play a little free duo.

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Capture: Max Nierlich
Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, February 28, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#bobsheppard #jazzsaxophone #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzeducator


Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-16405361 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 4859 1 12 full false Michael Mayo: Professionalism, Showing up for Yourself, "2 Strikes", and Gaming Michael Mayo: Professionalism, Showing up for Yourself, "2 Strikes", and Gaming Episode 11: A conversation with acclaimed singer, songwriter, (and gamer!), Michael Mayo

►Michael Mayo website: https://www.michaelmayomusic.com

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:51 – Musical upbringing and influences
5:40 – Learning about professionalism
8:08 –More about professionalism and boundaries: “2 strikes”. Know your worth.
12:00 – The “shed” mentality
14:20 – Practicing “Giant Steps” and the small, tiny details
19:04 – Being a singer in an instrumental world. (Proving “them” wrong).
23:56 – The voice has moods and the musical self has moods. Showing up for yourself.
26:00 – How to deliver notes with a positive spirit.
27:13 – Influential mentors and the Thelonious Monk/Herbie Hancock Institute. Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter (and the movie, The Langoliers).
36:49 – “Desert island” records and musical influences.
41:42 – Pandemic time, going “in the cave”.
43:00: Gaming and how it’s become a “shed” for music.
48:04: Exploring instruments you don’t play. “Sometimes it can be easier when you don’t have the chops”
49:05: New album!
51:05: Back home in L.A.
52:10: Where can people find you?


►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture and Editing: Max Nierlich
Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman and Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, February 17, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP) 

#michaelmayo #jazzvocal #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzgaming

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 11: A conversation with acclaimed singer, songwriter, (and gamer!), Michael Mayo

►Michael Mayo website: https://www.michaelmayomusic.com

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:51 – Musical upbringing and influences
5:40 – Learning about professionalism
8:08 –More about professionalism and boundaries: “2 strikes”. Know your worth.
12:00 – The “shed” mentality
14:20 – Practicing “Giant Steps” and the small, tiny details
19:04 – Being a singer in an instrumental world. (Proving “them” wrong).
23:56 – The voice has moods and the musical self has moods. Showing up for yourself.
26:00 – How to deliver notes with a positive spirit.
27:13 – Influential mentors and the Thelonious Monk/Herbie Hancock Institute. Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter (and the movie, The Langoliers).
36:49 – “Desert island” records and musical influences.
41:42 – Pandemic time, going “in the cave”.
43:00: Gaming and how it’s become a “shed” for music.
48:04: Exploring instruments you don’t play. “Sometimes it can be easier when you don’t have the chops”
49:05: New album!
51:05: Back home in L.A.
52:10: Where can people find you?


►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Capture and Editing: Max Nierlich
Audio Capture: Jake Sonderman and Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, February 17, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP) 

#michaelmayo #jazzvocal #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast #jazzgaming

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-15873772 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 3241 1 11 full false Ari Hoenig: Composing and Playing, Dedication, and "Why the Drums"? Ari Hoenig: Composing and Playing, Dedication, and "Why the Drums"? Episode 10: A conversation with jazz drummer, composer, educator, and entrepreneur, Ari Hoenig

►Ari Hoenig website: https://www.arihoenig.com
►Ari Hoenig Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arihoenig#
►Ari Hoenig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arihoenig/#
►Ari Hoenig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/arihoenig#:~:text=Join%20Ari%20as%20he%20shares%20the%20knowledge%20and

Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer, and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Ari is widely noted particularly for his drumming not being relegated to just keeping tempo, or being a side issue to the music he plays in, but rather for elevating drumming as an indispensable part of the performance.

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:20 – Musical upbringing and influences
7:53 – Teaching practices and philosophies
12:47 –Why the drums?
18:00 – The decision to be a professional musician. Career day! “I wanna be a drummer”…or a “fruit visionary”.
23:50 – Going to North Texas…
30:28 – Composing
36:02 – How playing and composing influence each other
40:22 – Where does your dedication derive from? 
44:40 – How do you approach new musical situations?
48:40 – Where can we find you?
49:31 – Ari Hoenig and John Daversa Duo !!


►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville
Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman
Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, February 19, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#arihoenig #jazzdrums #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast 

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 10: A conversation with jazz drummer, composer, educator, and entrepreneur, Ari Hoenig

►Ari Hoenig website: https://www.arihoenig.com
►Ari Hoenig Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arihoenig#
►Ari Hoenig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arihoenig/#
►Ari Hoenig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/arihoenig#:~:text=Join%20Ari%20as%20he%20shares%20the%20knowledge%20and

Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer, and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Ari is widely noted particularly for his drumming not being relegated to just keeping tempo, or being a side issue to the music he plays in, but rather for elevating drumming as an indispensable part of the performance.

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:20 – Musical upbringing and influences
7:53 – Teaching practices and philosophies
12:47 –Why the drums?
18:00 – The decision to be a professional musician. Career day! “I wanna be a drummer”…or a “fruit visionary”.
23:50 – Going to North Texas…
30:28 – Composing
36:02 – How playing and composing influence each other
40:22 – Where does your dedication derive from? 
44:40 – How do you approach new musical situations?
48:40 – Where can we find you?
49:31 – Ari Hoenig and John Daversa Duo !!


►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville
Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman
Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, February 19, 2024

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#arihoenig #jazzdrums #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzpodcast 

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-15675140 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 3278 1 10 full false Jazzmeia Horn: The Teacher Mission Jazzmeia Horn: The Teacher Mission Episode 9: A conversation with Multi-Award Winning Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur, Jazzmeia Horn

►Jazzmeia Horn website: https://www.artistryofjazzhorn.com

“Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linkedto the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a vivacity of spirit and conviction that places her firmly in the present”

~The New York Times

~Jazzmeia’s mother

“What do you do with what you know how to do?

~Jazzmeia Horn



►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:25 – The teacher mission
5:20 – Harriet Horn, Jazzmeia’s grandmother
8:51 –Musical beginnings in Dallas and the “peewee” choir
14:25 – Early experience with music school
19:55 – The move to New York City
25:43 – “Battle Scars”
32:40 – Bandleading styles (balancing feminine and masculine)
37:14 – Empress Legacy Records 
44:33 – What’s next?
46:28 – The writing process (and Garage Band example)

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Editing: Max Nierlich

Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville

Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, November 6, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#jazzmeiahorn #empresslegacyrecords #jazzvocal #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 9: A conversation with Multi-Award Winning Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur, Jazzmeia Horn

►Jazzmeia Horn website: https://www.artistryofjazzhorn.com

“Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linkedto the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a vivacity of spirit and conviction that places her firmly in the present”

~The New York Times

~Jazzmeia’s mother

“What do you do with what you know how to do?

~Jazzmeia Horn



►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:25 – The teacher mission
5:20 – Harriet Horn, Jazzmeia’s grandmother
8:51 –Musical beginnings in Dallas and the “peewee” choir
14:25 – Early experience with music school
19:55 – The move to New York City
25:43 – “Battle Scars”
32:40 – Bandleading styles (balancing feminine and masculine)
37:14 – Empress Legacy Records 
44:33 – What’s next?
46:28 – The writing process (and Garage Band example)

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Editing: Max Nierlich

Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville

Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman


Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, November 6, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#jazzmeiahorn #empresslegacyrecords #jazzvocal #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-15528399 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3122 jazzmeia horn, John Daversa, empress legacy records, John Daversa podcast, jazz, jazz vocal 1 9 full false Ben Williams: Mentors, Vulnerability, and Social Consciousness Ben Williams: Mentors, Vulnerability, and Social Consciousness Episode 8: A conversation with Grammy Award winning bassist, composer, singer, bandleader, and producer, Ben Williams

►Ben Williams website: https://www.benwilliamsofficial.com

“What makes everybody special is that they are one of one. Nobody can do what you do, and you can’t do what anybody else does”.
~Ben Williams

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:16 – Growing up in D.C. and the origin story…
9:10 – Hearing how music connects with life and soul.
9:35 – How we listen to music differently now
15:35 – Listening to music within different roles.
18:50 - Spending time with Pat Metheny
21:47 – Mentors and heroes, Rodney Whitaker, Stefon Harris, David Sanborn
28:25 – What makes you “you” reflects in the music.
32:42 – The vulnerability of singing
33:18 - José James and “I am a Man”, and social consciousness.
40:10 – What it means when YOU HAVE TO DO “IT” “The Universe rewards solid decisions…the doors will start to open”.
45:10 – New York, moving to L.A., and the next step
51:52: Let’s play something
52:32: Ben Williams/John Daversa Duo 

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville
Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, October 27, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#benwilliams #jazzbass #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 8: A conversation with Grammy Award winning bassist, composer, singer, bandleader, and producer, Ben Williams

►Ben Williams website: https://www.benwilliamsofficial.com

“What makes everybody special is that they are one of one. Nobody can do what you do, and you can’t do what anybody else does”.
~Ben Williams

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
2:16 – Growing up in D.C. and the origin story…
9:10 – Hearing how music connects with life and soul.
9:35 – How we listen to music differently now
15:35 – Listening to music within different roles.
18:50 - Spending time with Pat Metheny
21:47 – Mentors and heroes, Rodney Whitaker, Stefon Harris, David Sanborn
28:25 – What makes you “you” reflects in the music.
32:42 – The vulnerability of singing
33:18 - José James and “I am a Man”, and social consciousness.
40:10 – What it means when YOU HAVE TO DO “IT” “The Universe rewards solid decisions…the doors will start to open”.
45:10 – New York, moving to L.A., and the next step
51:52: Let’s play something
52:32: Ben Williams/John Daversa Duo 

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville
Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Coral Gables, FL, October 27, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#benwilliams #jazzbass #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-15344467 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 3550 1 8 full false Luciana Souza: Brazilian Musical Culture, Leaving Space, Feeding Soul Confidence Luciana Souza: Brazilian Musical Culture, Leaving Space, Feeding Soul Confidence 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 - Introductions
3:22 – Growing up in Brazilian musical culture 
8:40 – Godfather, Hermeto Pascoal
11:38 – “the musician’s musician”.
14:13 – Dorival Caymmi
17:42 – Leaving space in the music
20:54 – Listening and reverence for nature
25:45 – Soul Confidence
29:48 – What’s the mission now?
32:34 – Everybody goes to samba school
34:14 – Trumpet players and singing
36:45 – Evolution from fear
37:57 – Protecting soul innocence and nurturing creative music
42:47 – Dafnis Prieto
45:00 – Scheduling the summer, feeding soul confidence, and following the seasons
51:36 – Connecting to the body
53:29: Writing from improvisation

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Editing: Max Nierlich

Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville

Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Miami, FL, April, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#lucianasouza #johndaversapodcast #johndaversa

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> 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 - Introductions
3:22 – Growing up in Brazilian musical culture 
8:40 – Godfather, Hermeto Pascoal
11:38 – “the musician’s musician”.
14:13 – Dorival Caymmi
17:42 – Leaving space in the music
20:54 – Listening and reverence for nature
25:45 – Soul Confidence
29:48 – What’s the mission now?
32:34 – Everybody goes to samba school
34:14 – Trumpet players and singing
36:45 – Evolution from fear
37:57 – Protecting soul innocence and nurturing creative music
42:47 – Dafnis Prieto
45:00 – Scheduling the summer, feeding soul confidence, and following the seasons
51:36 – Connecting to the body
53:29: Writing from improvisation

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa

Video Editing: Max Nierlich

Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville

Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Miami, FL, April, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#lucianasouza #johndaversapodcast #johndaversa

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-15185982 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 3590 1 7 full false Sara Gazarek: Merit as Currency, Launching a Career, and Creative Expression Sara Gazarek: Merit as Currency, Launching a Career, and Creative Expression Episode 6: A conversation Sara Gazarek

►Sara Gazarek website: https://saragazarek.com

Born 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 internationally as a soloist/band leader, and as a co-founder of the vocal collective, säje, whose debut album earned a GRAMMY Award® for Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals. Sara is a 2023 Chamber Music of America New Jazz Works grant recipient, serves on the LA Chapter Board of Governors for the Recording Academy, and works as an Associate Professor of Jazz Voice at the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester) where she is currently designing and leading their new jazz voice program. Sara’s full length nonet project, an expansion of her critically celebrated EP Vanity, is set to release in Fall of 2024.

Humanity is at the core of this artform, I am human, everyone is human. If I’m not embracing the spectrum of humanity, what am I doing with this genre that I’ve dedicated my life to?”
~Sara Gazarek

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
4:13 – Seattle, in the beginning… 
5:48 – given permission to be myself/having respect for the music
7:40 – feeling embarrassed about “things I didn’t know”.
10:30 – “Even if I don’t know, I’m going to keep on going”. No imposter’s syndrome
13:25 – Launch of a career…
18:18 – Merit as currency
19:13 –“You can’t control why people write good or bad reviews” ~John Clayton
25:00 – “Everything I do, I throw 100% of myself into it”.
25:37 – No barriers to creative expression
29:19 – Being ok with what we can’t control
33:00 – säje
37:50 – Values and Intentions in music making
43:10 – Thirsty Ghost

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville
Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Miami, FL, April, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#saragazarek #jazzvocal #sage

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 6: A conversation Sara Gazarek

►Sara Gazarek website: https://saragazarek.com

Born 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 internationally as a soloist/band leader, and as a co-founder of the vocal collective, säje, whose debut album earned a GRAMMY Award® for Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals. Sara is a 2023 Chamber Music of America New Jazz Works grant recipient, serves on the LA Chapter Board of Governors for the Recording Academy, and works as an Associate Professor of Jazz Voice at the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester) where she is currently designing and leading their new jazz voice program. Sara’s full length nonet project, an expansion of her critically celebrated EP Vanity, is set to release in Fall of 2024.

Humanity is at the core of this artform, I am human, everyone is human. If I’m not embracing the spectrum of humanity, what am I doing with this genre that I’ve dedicated my life to?”
~Sara Gazarek

►Key Moments:
0:00 - Introductions
4:13 – Seattle, in the beginning… 
5:48 – given permission to be myself/having respect for the music
7:40 – feeling embarrassed about “things I didn’t know”.
10:30 – “Even if I don’t know, I’m going to keep on going”. No imposter’s syndrome
13:25 – Launch of a career…
18:18 – Merit as currency
19:13 –“You can’t control why people write good or bad reviews” ~John Clayton
25:00 – “Everything I do, I throw 100% of myself into it”.
25:37 – No barriers to creative expression
29:19 – Being ok with what we can’t control
33:00 – säje
37:50 – Values and Intentions in music making
43:10 – Thirsty Ghost

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville
Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Miami, FL, April, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#saragazarek #jazzvocal #sage

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-15018592 Mon, 06 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 3041 1 6 full false Maria Schneider: Tough Love, Musical Risk Taking, Bob Brookmeyer, Gil Evans, and David Bowie Maria Schneider: Tough Love, Musical Risk Taking, Bob Brookmeyer, Gil Evans, and David Bowie Episode 5: A conversation with composer, Maria Schneider.

►Maria Schneider website: http://www.mariaschneider.com

In 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 - Introductions
2:58 – “Life Stuff”…Taking care of the aging. 
6:40 – The vinyl experience, Maria’s retrospective  “Decades” project, and life pivot points
14:33 – Bob Brookmeyer ‘s “tough love”
16:29 – Balancing preparation and letting go, musical risk taking, and some astrology stuff.
27:00 – How do you know when a piece is finished?
28:38 – Doing what you love
30:55 –The insignificance and significance of a human being.
34:30 –Alchemy through music.
35:24 – How do you help someone to discover their greatness?
40:25 – Ivan Lins story
41:24 – Looking back at your musicand its evolution…
44:35: Visions and intuition
51:22: Following that “gut” feeling
57:40: A dream with Gil Evans
1:01:11: Fear of death
1:06:41: A lesson from David Bowie

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville

Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Miami, FL, April 19, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#mariaschneider #mariaschneiderjazzorchestra #jazzcomposer #thejohndaversapodcast "johndaversa

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Episode 5: A conversation with composer, Maria Schneider.

►Maria Schneider website: http://www.mariaschneider.com

In 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 - Introductions
2:58 – “Life Stuff”…Taking care of the aging. 
6:40 – The vinyl experience, Maria’s retrospective  “Decades” project, and life pivot points
14:33 – Bob Brookmeyer ‘s “tough love”
16:29 – Balancing preparation and letting go, musical risk taking, and some astrology stuff.
27:00 – How do you know when a piece is finished?
28:38 – Doing what you love
30:55 –The insignificance and significance of a human being.
34:30 –Alchemy through music.
35:24 – How do you help someone to discover their greatness?
40:25 – Ivan Lins story
41:24 – Looking back at your musicand its evolution…
44:35: Visions and intuition
51:22: Following that “gut” feeling
57:40: A dream with Gil Evans
1:01:11: Fear of death
1:06:41: A lesson from David Bowie

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video Editing: Max Nierlich
Video and Audio Capture: Dudley Merriam
Graphic Design: Marcus Sasseville

Additional Graphic Design: Izzi Guzman

Recorded in Miami, FL, April 19, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#mariaschneider #mariaschneiderjazzorchestra #jazzcomposer #thejohndaversapodcast "johndaversa

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-14788854 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400 4159 1 5 full false Regina Carter: Detroit, Setting Boundaries, Wynton Marsalis, and Freedom Regina Carter: Detroit, Setting Boundaries, Wynton Marsalis, and Freedom A conversation with violinist, Regina Carter.
►Regina Carter website: https://reginacarter.com

In 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 - Introductions
2:46 - Regina’s mother, Grace Carter 
8:32 - Yehudi Menuhin
9:12 - The responsibility of being a role model
12:03 - Musical influences, Detroit and beyond
21:26 - Getting permission to say “no”
24:27 - Setting boundaries
26:15 - Mentors and sisterhood
31:01 - Wynton Marsalis 
33:47 - Freedom
36:52 - Training to be an End-of-Life Doula
43:52 - Thank you! Following instincts…

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
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Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL, February 20, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#reginacarter #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposer #jazztrumpet #jazzviolinist #jazzviolin #violin #violinist

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►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> A conversation with violinist, Regina Carter.
►Regina Carter website: https://reginacarter.com

In 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 - Introductions
2:46 - Regina’s mother, Grace Carter 
8:32 - Yehudi Menuhin
9:12 - The responsibility of being a role model
12:03 - Musical influences, Detroit and beyond
21:26 - Getting permission to say “no”
24:27 - Setting boundaries
26:15 - Mentors and sisterhood
31:01 - Wynton Marsalis 
33:47 - Freedom
36:52 - Training to be an End-of-Life Doula
43:52 - Thank you! Following instincts…

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL, February 20, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"

All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#reginacarter #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposer #jazztrumpet #jazzviolinist #jazzviolin #violin #violinist

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-14617201 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2772 1 4 full false Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Timelessness, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Haden, Separation and Unity. Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Timelessness, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Haden, Separation and Unity. A conversation with Gonzalo Rubalcaba
►Gonzalo Rubalcaba website: https://www.gonzalorubalcaba.com

In 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 Moments
0:00 Introductions
3:56 Tempo and Time (tiempo), and family influence
15:08 Superman, Flash, and “Timelessness”
17:00 Connect, take your time: It’s not the tempo, it’s the message
19:07 Spaces of separation and unity
19:38 Dizzy Gillespie stories and insights
24:19 Sound, intention, and unique, personal touch
33:03 Dedication to practice. “The concert is the moment of joy, the work is behind that”
37:46 Charlie Haden and Dizzy Gillespie’s mentorship and friendship—the responsibility of returning the gift.
55:30 Recognizing when to watch and listen, and that’s it, “There’s nothing to do”.
56:52 Advice for the “little” Gonzalo: “Carefully, but do it again".
59:03 What is talent?
01:01:49 Gonzalo’s mother’s guidance
01:04:40 Thank you for lowering all of our heartbeats, Gonzalo (Flash)!

►Follow John Daversa Online:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL, February 15, 2023

►Music

"The John Daversa Podcast", 
composed and arranged by John Daversa

"45", 
composed by Jay Daversa
arranged by John Daversa
From Cuarentena: With Family at Home

"Junk Wagon"
composed and arranged by John Daversa
From Junk Wagon: The Big Band Album

Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#gonzalorubalcaba #latinjazz #jazzpiano #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposer

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> A conversation with Gonzalo Rubalcaba
►Gonzalo Rubalcaba website: https://www.gonzalorubalcaba.com

In 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 Moments
0:00 Introductions
3:56 Tempo and Time (tiempo), and family influence
15:08 Superman, Flash, and “Timelessness”
17:00 Connect, take your time: It’s not the tempo, it’s the message
19:07 Spaces of separation and unity
19:38 Dizzy Gillespie stories and insights
24:19 Sound, intention, and unique, personal touch
33:03 Dedication to practice. “The concert is the moment of joy, the work is behind that”
37:46 Charlie Haden and Dizzy Gillespie’s mentorship and friendship—the responsibility of returning the gift.
55:30 Recognizing when to watch and listen, and that’s it, “There’s nothing to do”.
56:52 Advice for the “little” Gonzalo: “Carefully, but do it again".
59:03 What is talent?
01:01:49 Gonzalo’s mother’s guidance
01:04:40 Thank you for lowering all of our heartbeats, Gonzalo (Flash)!

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL, February 15, 2023

►Music

"The John Daversa Podcast", 
composed and arranged by John Daversa

"45", 
composed by Jay Daversa
arranged by John Daversa
From Cuarentena: With Family at Home

"Junk Wagon"
composed and arranged by John Daversa
From Junk Wagon: The Big Band Album

Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#gonzalorubalcaba #latinjazz #jazzpiano #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposer

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-14408119 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500 3974 1 3 full false Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Dedication, Keep Love Always In the Game Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Dedication, Keep Love Always In the Game A conversation with Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford.

►Dick Oatts website: http://www.dickoattsmusic.com
►Terell Stafford website: https://terellstafford.com

In 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 - Intro
1:32 – Dedication, discipline, routine, and the “New York standard”.
10:11 – Humility, Integrity, and Service.
13:51 – When Terell joined the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra…
16:30 – When challenges push us…and Moms are the best!
20:27 – When Dick met Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, and Mel Lewis
23:40 – How committed are you? 
25:22 – “Bud” Herseth, “the world’s greatest trumpet player”
30:44 – “Strength equals weakness. Weakness equals strength” (Arnold Jacobs)
31:40 – Clark Terry
36:45 –The next generation of students
44:09 – “Art Blakey was a mirror”…
46:18 – “The farther you go forward, the father you gotta go backwards”
48:36 – You gotta hear Dick Oatts!
50:29: Jon Faddis’ tough love
52:44: Closing


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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL, February 11, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#dickoatts #terellstafford #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposer #jazztrumpet #jazzsaxophone #vanguardjazzorchestra

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> A conversation with Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford.

►Dick Oatts website: http://www.dickoattsmusic.com
►Terell Stafford website: https://terellstafford.com

In 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 - Intro
1:32 – Dedication, discipline, routine, and the “New York standard”.
10:11 – Humility, Integrity, and Service.
13:51 – When Terell joined the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra…
16:30 – When challenges push us…and Moms are the best!
20:27 – When Dick met Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, and Mel Lewis
23:40 – How committed are you? 
25:22 – “Bud” Herseth, “the world’s greatest trumpet player”
30:44 – “Strength equals weakness. Weakness equals strength” (Arnold Jacobs)
31:40 – Clark Terry
36:45 –The next generation of students
44:09 – “Art Blakey was a mirror”…
46:18 – “The farther you go forward, the father you gotta go backwards”
48:36 – You gotta hear Dick Oatts!
50:29: Jon Faddis’ tough love
52:44: Closing


►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Marcus Sasseville: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL, February 11, 2023

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

#dickoatts #terellstafford #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposer #jazztrumpet #jazzsaxophone #vanguardjazzorchestra

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> John Daversa Buzzsprout-14216270 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500 3233 1 2 full false Jihye Lee: Positivity, Inner Strength, Playfulness, and the Game of New Worlds Jihye Lee: Positivity, Inner Strength, Playfulness, and the Game of New Worlds Jihye Lee, Brooklyn-based composer, arranger, and conductor.
►Jihye Lee website: https://jihyemusic.com

In 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 - Intro
2:45 - Musical Values, Intentions, and Inspirations
5:48 - Jihye’s mission
9:12 - Positivity, Inner Strength, and the Game of New Worlds
12:51 - Falling in love with the Big Band
14:10 - Playfulness, The World Will Be Kind To Me, You, and Everyone
14:55 - Challenges and Struggles
19:28 - Bringing the life stories to the music
25:14 - Korean Pop and Beyond
32:00 - Culture Shock
34:50 - Can Music Be Taught?

►Follow John Daversa Online:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> Jihye Lee, Brooklyn-based composer, arranger, and conductor.
►Jihye Lee website: https://jihyemusic.com

In 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 - Intro
2:45 - Musical Values, Intentions, and Inspirations
5:48 - Jihye’s mission
9:12 - Positivity, Inner Strength, and the Game of New Worlds
12:51 - Falling in love with the Big Band
14:10 - Playfulness, The World Will Be Kind To Me, You, and Everyone
14:55 - Challenges and Struggles
19:28 - Bringing the life stories to the music
25:14 - Korean Pop and Beyond
32:00 - Culture Shock
34:50 - Can Music Be Taught?

►Follow John Daversa Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndaversa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDaversaMusic/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/johndaversamusic
Website: http://www.johndaversa.com  

Support the show

►Credits
Host and Producer: John Daversa
Video: Max Nierlich 
Audio: Dudley Merriam
Additional Audio: Jake Sonderman
Video and Audio Editing: Yang Yang
Izzi Guzman: Graphic Design

Recorded in Miami, FL

►Music
"The John Daversa Podcast"
"Moonlight Muse"
"Junk Wagon"


All compositions composed and arranged by John Daversa
Daversafications Publications (ASCAP)

]]> https://www.johndaversa.com John Daversa Buzzsprout-14076875 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0500 2348 John Daversa, Jihye Lee 1 1 full false