John Daversa Podcast

Whit Sidener: Legendary Jazz Educator and Multi-Woodwind Artist

Episode 20: Whit Sidener  Featuring legendary jazz educator and multi-woodwind artist Whit Sidener, this episode highlights a remarkable career that bridges elite perfor

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 inte

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 PressfieldA Return to Love, Marrianne Wil

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, Robe

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

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 d

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 Mome

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!)

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:

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 - In

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:

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

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.benwilliamsoffic

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 favorit

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 r

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 Mas

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

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 Gonzal

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 epis

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 shoc