John Daversa Podcast

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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 button and become an integral part of our extraordinary community!

  1. SEP 24

    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 WilliamsonPost Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Dr. Joy DeGruyThe Power of Now, Eckhart TolleA New Earth, Eckhart TolleQuotes: “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 FielderEgo: “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 #jazzeducat 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)

    1h 6m

  2. AUG 11

    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)

    1h 5m

  3. JUN 13

    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)

    38 min

  4. MAY 27

    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: 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 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)

    57 min

  5. MAR 15

    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: 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 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)

    1h 11m

  6. FEB 11

    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 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)

    57 min

  7. JAN 17

    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: 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)

    1h 21m

  8. 10/05/2024

    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)

    54 min
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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 button and become an integral part of our extraordinary community!

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  • Creator
    John Daversa
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 John Daversa Podcast
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