I AM Podcast

I AM Podcast
I AM Podcast

Join hosts Gio, Erica and Kevin as they engage in unscripted conversations with life experts. Find hope and motivation as they share their stories, experiences and keys to success during and leading up to these extraordinary times. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

  1. 030 I AM The Band with Cheche Alara Pt. 2

    06/04/2021

    030 I AM The Band with Cheche Alara Pt. 2

    Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Composer, Musical Director, Arranger, Producer, Conductor, Performer Cheche Alara was Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  He moved to the U.S. after receiving a talent scholarship from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he obtained a B.A. in orchestration.  This was followed by a telnet scholarship from the University of Southern California, where he obtained his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies.  As well as being a Grammy award winner, he has been Musical Director/ Conductor for the Grammy Awards Premiere Show, “American Idol” tours, Chrstina Aguilera (Asst. Director), Disne’s “High School Musical” Tour, Latin Grammy’s “Person of the Year” concerts, “The Alma Awards” and a number of tv shows including “To Tell The Truth”, “Titan Games” and “Death by Magic”.  Cheche’s arranging and performance credits are extensive and include artist and shows such as Lady Gaga, Cristina Aguilera, Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Dionne Warwick, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Andrea Bocelli, Carole King, Patti LaBelle, Marc Anthony, David Foster, Mya, Destiny’s Child, Eric Benet, Patti Austin, The Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony with the Oslo Symphony Orchestra, The Latin Billboard Awards, Enriqu Iglsias and the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductor Gustavo Dudamel. What you will hear Creative stamp and freedom. Different styles and roles. Humility within fortune. Family, experience and influence. Linda Ronstadt and Maluma. Growing, stretching, challenging and learning through different genres. Love of food and adventure Work and play.  Adventures on tour Communication: transmission of emotion through performance Formal and technical vs depth and feel in music. Upcoming projects. Quotes “There’s a lot of people from which I learn and I get to experience different things.” “I’ve been very fortunate to work with people that I admire a lot, and that on it’s own makes you become a better artist.” “I truly feel that I’m expressing myself through the projects that I’m working on.” “I look at music like food, I feel like I’m in a beautiful, super high quality buffet.” “My ambition is to elevate.” “Let’s aim for greatness and then let’s have a party.” “I expand into new things but I don’t necessarily let go of the things that I’ve been doing. Mentioned Maluma Mike Patton Enyo Morricone --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    49 min
  2. 029 I AM The Band with Cheche Alara

    05/28/2021

    029 I AM The Band with Cheche Alara

    Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Composer, Musical Director, Arranger, Producer, Conductor, Performer Cheche Alara was Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  He moved to the U.S. after receiving a talent scholarship from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he obtained a B.A. in orchestration.  This was followed by a telnet scholarship from the University of Southern California, where he obtained hes Masters Degree in Jazz Studies.  As well as being a Grammy award winner, he has been Musical Director/ Conductor for the Grammy Awards Premiere Show, “American Idol” tours, Christina Aguilera (Asst. Director), Disne’s “High School Musical” Tour, Latin Grammy’s “Person of the Year” concerts, “The Alma Awards” and a number of tv shows including “To Tell The Truth”, “Titan Games” and “Death by Magic”.  Cheche’s arranging and performance credits are extensive and include artist and shows such as Lady Gaga, Cristina Aguilera, Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Dionne Warwick, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Andrea Bocelli, Carole King, Patti LaBelle, Marc Anthony, David Foster, Mya, Destiny’s Child, Eric Benet, Patti Austin, The Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony with the Oslo Symphony Orchestra, The Latin Billboard Awards, Enrique Iglesias and the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductor Gustavo Dudamel. What you will hear Cheche’s musical inspiration and early studies Working in the music industry Disposition Business vs art and finding ways to be happy over making money. Cheche’s parents and the exposure to art.  Absorbing the concept of art. Appreciating other art forms as an artist. Cheche’s piano teacher, their relationship and his method of teaching. Early musical experiences and Cheche’s first big gig. Musician vs. Musical Director roles Quotes “Business is definitely one of the links of the chain of what we do but it doesn’t define what we do and if it becomes the defining factor I think we are missing the huge picture of what we are supposed to be doing with the art.” “Anyone who goes into music to make money has made a terrible decision.” “I have to keep constantly learning and adapting.” “I’m proudly eclectic.” Mentioned Manuel Fraga Heitor Pereira Ramon Stagnaro Vinnie Colaiuta --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    36 min
  3. 028 I AM The Band with Greg Poree Pt. 2

    05/21/2021

    028 I AM The Band with Greg Poree Pt. 2

    Musical director, arranger-composer, artist, producer and world renown guitarist, Greg Poree,was influenced by a lot of great music growing up.  Falling in love with the guitar, he started playing seriously at the age of 15 years old.  At 23 he received the first break in his career, as musical director for Sonny & Cher. In 1970 he became the musical director for Gladys Knight and the Pips and soon was working with many of the Motown acts, serving as musical director and guitarist for Diana Ross, Thelma Houston, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, and The Jackson 5.  By the late 1980s  he was becoming more active as a composer and producer, writing music for the Martin Lawrence Show and arranging for the National Symphony Orchestra and making significant contributions to the music of dozens of musical legends including Paul Anka, Sammy Davis Jr, Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Joan Baez,  Al Green, Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder.  Greg is the music director for the California Jazz Foundation and organization dedicated to helping  California jazz musicians in financial and medical crisis. What you will hear: Sonic Tonic podcast Confronting yourself Music and business Recording arts vs performing arts Stevie Wonder, harmony and intelligent music Composition and inspiration Staying true to your authentic self Self doubt Curiosity and growth Horseback riding Quotes: “That’s the beauty of life, it’s not about our differences, it’s (about) where we can find common ground.” “Humans are messy, but It’s that messiness that makes the art grow.” “99% of what we hear is processed music.” “No one can take away your knowledge.” “Either your going to deal with your art or your art will deal with you.” “The common thread for me still is curiosity and a love of life and learning.  I have no real love for people who are proud of being stupid.” “Having ego is a good thing…...to impose it on other people, that’s what’s wrong.” Mentioned Bill Hughes Johann Sebastian Bach Jacob Collier IG@ AnitaPoree Gregporee.com Sonic Tonic Spotify Sonic Tonic Google --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    42 min
  4. 027 I AM The Band with Greg Porée

    05/14/2021

    027 I AM The Band with Greg Porée

    Musical director, arranger-composer, artist, producer and world renown guitarist, Greg Poree,was influenced by a lot of great music growing up.  Falling in love with the guitar, he started playing seriously at the age of 15 years old.  At 23 he received the first break in his career, as musical director for Sonny & Cher. In 1970 he became the musical director for Gladys Knight and the Pips and soon was working with many of the Motown acts, serving as musical director and guitarist for Diana Ross, Thelma Houston, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, and The Jackson 5.  By the late 1980s  he was becoming more active as a composer and producer, writing music for the Martin Lawrence Show and arranging for the National Symphony Orchestra and making significant contributions to the music of dozens of musical legends including Paul Anka, Sammy Davis Jr, Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Joan Baez,  Al Green, Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder.  Greg is the music director for the California Jazz Foundation and organization dedicated to helping  California jazz musicians in financial and medical crisis. What you will hear: Loving what you do.  Setting yourself on a path. Greg’s early discovery of music and love of creating. Applying experience and knowledge to your true passion Musical influences.  Classical and folk music. Theory and the importance of how it’s viewed and learned. Youtube university and misinformation. Classical musicians: what is and isn’t taught. Hip Hop vs Music vs Poetry Music education and how it’s taught. Parenting and familial influence. Greg’s sister Anita Poree California Jazz Foundation Sonic Tonic Podcast Quotes: “My life’s journey has been to get back to my original self.” “Any artist that buys into a fad will not survive.” “Everything before 50 is practice.” “I’ve always considered the piano the novel and the guitar the short story.” “You’re only a half step away from the right note.” “We’re always chasing melody.” “Learning should be a mixture of curiosity and fun.” “A good teacher and a parent should inspire.” “To be true artists they had to find their own voice.” Mentioned Sydney Bechet Count Basie Duke Ellington Nick Bonnie IG@ AnitaPoree Sonic Tonic Spotify Sonic Tonic Google --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    40 min
  5. 026 I AM The Band with Patrice Rushen Pt.2

    04/30/2021

    026 I AM The Band with Patrice Rushen Pt.2

    Recording Artist, Composer, Pianist, Songwriter, Musical Director, Music Educator and TrailblazerPatrice Rushen has spent a lifetime honing the skills that makes her one of the music industry’ss most versatile and sought after artists.  She has performed with and produced with such esteemed artists such as as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Prince, Tom Jones, Carlos Santana, Boys II Men, George Benson, Nancy Wilson Micheal Jackson, Sheena Easton and many more.  An award winning composer and songwriter, she has performed with and composed works for Philharmonic Orchestras, Film and Television.  She constantly receives requests to sample her music, one of the most notable uses being Will Smith’s “Men in Black” which samples her 1982 Grammy Nominated recording “Forget me Nots”.  As an advocate for music education she holds the position of Ambassador of Artistry and Education at the Berklee College of Music as well as the chair of the Popular Music Program at USC’s Thorton School of Music.  She holds an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music for her “outstanding contribution to music and culture.” What you will hear: Breaking glass ceiling. Black excellence . Moments of self doubt. Meeting and working with Prince. Inspiring young and upcoming musicians. Future opportunities. Unconventional strings Quotes: “You pick your battles and you pick your statements and you find your ways to do it but you don’t compromise the end game.” “One of the things I’ve always learned to appreciate is being honest and being upfront.” “When you are trying to make a difference or do something differently or you are trying to change an old habit you have to do it with intention at first until it becomes natural.” “Set your eyes on that prize, set your eyes on that goal and your don’t sacrifice that intention.” “We are now the gatekeepers we have to keep the level high.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    55 min
  6. 025 I AM The Band with Patrice Rushen

    04/23/2021

    025 I AM The Band with Patrice Rushen

    Recording Artist, Composer, Pianist, Songwriter, Musical Director, Music Educator and Trailblazer Patrice Rushen has spent a lifetime honing the skills that makes her one of the music industry’ss most versatile and sought after artists.  She has performed with and produced with such esteemed artists such as as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Prince, Tom Jones, Carlos Santana, Boys II Men, George Benson, Nancy Wilson Micheal Jackson, Sheena Easton and many more.  An award winning composer and songwriter, she has performed with and composed works for Philharmonic Orchestras, Film and Television.  She constantly receives requests to sample her music, one of the most notable uses being Will Smith’s “Men in Black” which samples her 1982 Grammy Nominated recording “Forget me Nots”.  As an advocate for music education she holds the position of Ambassador of Artistry and Education at the Berklee College of Music as well as the chair of the Popular Music Program at USC’s Thorton School of Music.  She holds an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music for her “outstanding contribution to music and culture.” What you will hear: Patrice’s early exposure to music. USC preparatory school How learning to play the flute influenced Patrice’s perception and application of music. High School and the expectation of excellence. Earth, Wind and Fire. Work ethic through service. The joy and the power of music creation. Learning that there are no limitations through experience and example. Exposure, opportunity and expectation. Genre crossover and evolution of Patrice’s music making. Forward thinking teaching and early opportunities to write and arrange. Conceptual knowledge and transferable knowledge. Commercial music and the evolution of music education. Dancing on Soul Train. Keeping aspirations and setting a high bar. Quotes: “In the arts, there is an effort that is being made to the larger picture than just your own excellence.  It calls for personal responsibility but also calls to the responsibility to the collective.” “I was a music ed major, with a minor in classical piano, with the intention of doing neither one.” “Whatever your gonna do you need to be really good at it and you need to love it.” “While you may not initially get to do the thing that you are aspiring to do, there’s 15 other things that will lead you to that same place, and to have multiple options to get to where you are trying to go is what it’s all about.” “The 21st century musician is a musician who can weep at Brahms,  James Brown and Hip Hop all at the same time.” “We were all training to be so bad we could play with anybody.” Mentioned: Mary Clay The Colburn School Reggie Andrews Donald Dustin Frank Harris Soul Train Melba Liston --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    39 min
  7. 024 I AM The Band with Abe Laboriel Pt. 2

    04/16/2021

    024 I AM The Band with Abe Laboriel Pt. 2

    Mexican-American bassist, Abraham Laboriel, has left an indelible mark on the music industry by adding his personal touch to more than 5000 recordings during his 4 decades as one of the busiest studio bassists in Los Angeles.  Recognized as "the most widely used session bassist of our time" by Guitar Player Magazine Abe's career has taken him through an incredible journey of love, sacrifice, uncertainty, spirituality and blessings. A classically trained guitarist, he switched to bass while studying at the Berklee College of Music.  In 2005 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of music by the Berklee College of music.  He has an unmistakable playing style that is rhythmic and soulful, yet complex and so playful.  Abe has recorded and toured with artists such as Al Jarreau, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Madonna, Micheal Jackson, Luis Miguel, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Herb Alpert, Herbie Hancock and many many more. What you will hear: The spirit of being a servant of music. Putting your whole being into playing and understanding your role. Paul Simon Composition and commissions Abe’s sons choosing music as a career. New music. Abe’s love for the cello Quotes: “If you put your whole being into playing simple then whether the music is simple or complex you are totally engaged.” “You want the identity to belong to the people that are hiring you.” “There is so much uncertainty it’s important to remember that we are safe because we are created in to be safe in the love of the Lord.” Mentioned: Berklee College of Music Abe Laboriel Jr. Mateo Laboriel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    43 min
  8. 023 I AM The Band with Abe Laboriel

    04/09/2021

    023 I AM The Band with Abe Laboriel

    Mexican-American bassist, Abraham Laboriel, has left an indelible mark on the music industry by adding his personal touch to more than 5000 recordings during his 4 decades as one of the busiest studio bassists in Los Angeles.  Recognized as "the most widely used session bassist of our time" by Guitar Player Magazine Abe's career has taken him through an incredible journey of love, sacrifice, uncertainty, spirituality and blessings. A classically trained guitarist, he switched to bass while studying at the Berklee College of Music.  In 2005 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of music by the Berklee College of music.  He has an unmistakable playing style that is rhythmic and soulful, yet complex and so playful.  Abe has recorded and toured with artists such as Al Jarreau, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Madonna, Micheal Jackson, Luis Miguel, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Herb Alpert, Herbie Hancock and many many more. What you will hear: A message from Abe Abe’s energy, how music moves him and his effect on his audience. Abe’s background and his father’s prominence in the entertainment industry. Switching from guitar to bass and electric bass not being recognized as an instrument. Abe’s first gigs and Johnny Mathis. Henry Mancini Abe sacrificed his music career for 2 years and dedicated his time to care for his first son. Moving to LA. Jamming with Greg Mathison. Al Jarreau and the official launching of Abe’s recording career. Being born again and witnessing to many people. Abe’s light and the inner joy he exudes. Experiences as a brand new believer. Quotes: “Don’t get angry because you have to work twice as hard to get back to peace.” Mentioned: Garifuna --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

    32 min
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Join hosts Gio, Erica and Kevin as they engage in unscripted conversations with life experts. Find hope and motivation as they share their stories, experiences and keys to success during and leading up to these extraordinary times. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support

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