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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 ...
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Jeff Babko: Keyboardist, Musical Director, Producer, Composer, Arranger, (Jimmy Kimmel, Toto, James Taylor, Steve Gadd, Sheryl Crow, Martin Short, and more!)
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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? 10:5…
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Bob Sheppard: Renowned Jazz Artist and Educator
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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 – …
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Michael Mayo: acclaimed singer, songwriter, (and gamer!)
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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 …
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Ari Hoenig: jazz drummer, composer, and educator
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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%20…
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Jazzmeia Horn: "What will you do with what you know how to do?"
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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 v…
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Ben Williams: “The Universe rewards solid decisions…the doors will start to open”.
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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 - Introducti…
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Luciana Souza: “My favorite thing to do is to listen”
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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…
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Sara Gazarek: "Humanity is at the core of this artform"
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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 …
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Maria Schneider: “When You Do What You Love, It Telegraphs”.
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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…
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Regina Carter: Mentors, Sisterhood, Boundaries, and a New Horizon
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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 re…
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Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Timelessness, Tempo and Tiempo.
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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 i…
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Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford: Keep Love Always In the Game
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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...) "Wh…
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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, …
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