Podcast appearances and mentions of John Daversa

Here is a playlist mostly devoted to releases that, explicitly or implicitly, remind of us of the importance of Kenny Wheeler for today's jazz. The playlist features Erik Jekabson; Kenny Wheeler Legacy; Jason Keiser; Gautier Garrigue; Elise Vassallucci; John Daversa; Benjamin Lackner. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20115121/Mondo-Jazz [from "Jane Wants to Tell You Something " onward]. Happy listening!

With the release of Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores, the musical personality of trumpeter-composer …

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter Aaron Smith, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.  About Aaron : Aaron Smith is an active freelance trumpet player in Los Angeles, CA. He also writes, arranges, and publishes music through his small business, TrumpetSmith Publishing (ASCAP). In addition, he serves on the Hearing Board for the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 47 and on the Board of Directors for the Recording Musicians Association Los Angeles (RMALA).  Raised in an Army household with musician parents who played jazz and r&b, and later to receive classical conservatory training, Smith thrives on versatility, consistency, and accurate delivery of musical intent. As a trusted freelance musician in Los Angeles, he performs regularly for live orchestral events, musical theatre, films, independent recording projects, streaming, television, and video games.  He has recorded on film/tv projects for celebrated composers including Alan Menken, Bear McCreary, Branford Marsalis, Germaine Franco, Heitor Pereira, Kris Bowers, Rob Simonsen, and Terence Blanchard; on sound recordings for Adrian Younge, Austin Wintory, Charles Gaines, Dr. Dre, Joachim Horsley, John Daversa, and X Ambassadors. He has performed as a sideman in bands on the Academy Awards, Dancing with the Stars, Disney's Encore!, Ellen, the LATE LATE Show, and The Voice. He's also appeared as a sideman onscreen for films including Babylon and Joker: Folie à Deux; and tv commercials for Capital One and Microsoft. He's backed major artists including Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Common, Danny Elfman, Jennifer Holliday, Josh Groban, Kelly Clarkson, Labrinth, Lady Gaga, Sigur Rós, Steve Lacy, and more. He has also performed for contemporary/new music ensembles and series including Alarm Will Sound, the Industry's Hopscotch Opera, Jacaranda, Southwest Chamber Music, wasteLAnd, WildUp, Green Umbrella, Monday Evening concert series, and Noon to Midnight Festival. In the L.A. theater world, Smith performs regularly at the Hollywood Pantages, Dolby, La Mirada Theaters and Pasadena Playhouse. Some notable shows from these theaters with Smith on solo trumpet include Back to the Future, Beetlejuice, Color Purple, Jelly's Last Jam, Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge, Wicked, and the Wiz.  As a composer, Smith strives to curate a top-tier experience for brass players especially. The primary focus is exploring boundaries while expressing a story; both through adapted arrangements structurally sound to the composer's intent and through his own original compositions. His work has been performed internationally. He has also created original chamber music commissioned by Marissa Benedict for University of Minnesota, Jim Self for University of Southern California, also by the Interlochen Center for the Arts, and Stomvi-USA.  Smith's training as a music performance major includes a Master of Fine Arts degree from California Institute of the Arts where he studied with Edward Carroll and John Fumo; and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music with professor James Thompson. He is also a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with Stanley Friedman.

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 - Introductions2:25 – The teacher mission5:20 – Harriet Horn, Jazzmeia's grandmother8:51 –Musical beginnings in Dallas and the “peewee” choir14:25 – Early experience with music school19:55 – The move to New York City25:43 – “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/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo Editing: Max NierlichVideo and Audio Capture: Dudley MerriamGraphic Design: Marcus SassevilleAdditional Graphic Design: Izzi GuzmanRecorded in Coral Gables, FL, November 6, 2023►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)#jazzmeiahorn #empresslegacyrecords #jazzvocal #johndaversa #johndaversapodcastSupport the Show.►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max NierlichAudio: Dudley MerriamMarcus Sasseville: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

All music used with permission by Daversa and Cohen.     John Daversa is a distinguished trumpet-player, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader and educator. He is world-renowned for his virtuosic, dynamic and emotive style of trumpet and EVI playing, along with imaginative, genre-bending compositions and arrangements.    Tal Cohen is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist who has been playing around the Globe with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby, and Joe Lovano at venues from Detroit to the Sydney Opera House. This week, these two team in a return Bop Stop appearance for The Art of the Duo featuring both legacy and new compositions written by the pair for this tour.   Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.   This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.   The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.   For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.   To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com. I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop. Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!   Contact us here

A conversation with Gonzalo Rubalcaba►Gonzalo Rubalcaba website: https://www.gonzalorubalcaba.comIn 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 Moments0:00 Introductions3:56 Tempo and Time (tiempo), and family influence15:08 Superman, Flash, and “Timelessness”17:00 Connect, take your time: It's not the tempo, it's the message19:07 Spaces of separation and unity19:38 Dizzy Gillespie stories and insights24:19 Sound, intention, and unique, personal touch33:03 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 guidance01:04:40 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/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  ►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max NierlichAudio: Dudley MerriamMarcus Sasseville: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL, February 15, 2023►Music"The John Daversa Podcast", composed and arranged by John Daversa"45", composed by Jay Daversaarranged by John DaversaFrom Cuarentena: With Family at Home"Junk Wagon"composed and arranged by John DaversaFrom Junk Wagon: The Big Band AlbumDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)#gonzalorubalcaba #latinjazz #jazzpiano #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposerSupport the show►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max NierlichAudio: Dudley MerriamMarcus Sasseville: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon" All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)

Jihye Lee, Brooklyn-based composer, arranger, and conductor.►Jihye Lee website: https://jihyemusic.comIn 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 - Intro2:45 - Musical Values, Intentions, and Inspirations5:48 - Jihye's mission9:12 - Positivity, Inner Strength, and the Game of New Worlds12:51 - Falling in love with the Big Band14:10 - Playfulness, The World Will Be Kind To Me, You, and Everyone14:55 - Challenges and Struggles19:28 - Bringing the life stories to the music25:14 - Korean Pop and Beyond32:00 - Culture Shock34:50 - 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/johndaversamusicWebsite: http://www.johndaversa.com  Support the show►CreditsHost and Producer: John DaversaVideo: Max NierlichAudio: Dudley MerriamMarcus Sasseville: Graphic DesignRecorded in Miami, FL, January 24, 2023►Key Moments:0:00 - Intro2:45 - Musical Values, Intentions, and Inspirations5:48 - Jihye's mission9:12 - Positivity, Inner Strength, and the Game of New Worlds12:51 - Falling in love with the Big Band14:10 - Playfulness, The World Will Be Kind To Me, You, and Everyone14:55 - Challenges and Struggles19:28 - Bringing the life stories to the music25:14 - Korean Pop and Beyond32:00 - Culture Shock34:50 - Can Music Be Taught?►Music"The John Daversa Podcast""Moonlight Muse""Junk Wagon"All compositions composed and arranged by John DaversaDaversafications Publications (ASCAP)#jihyelee #johndaversa #johndaversapodcast #jazzcomposer

One of the most intriguing albums we've recently encountered is also the subject of our conversation with one of our most intriguing guests.   Javier Nero has many titles: trombonist, composer, arranger, educator; Doctor of Musical Arts  with a cognate (minor) in classical trombone performance at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, and. along the way, he's also a Staff Sergeant in the US Army with the Army Band's premier musical unit: “The Pershing's Own” and  as part of the pop element with the US Army Blues, a big band comprised of some of the nations most talented musicians. His musical career has been shaped by such jazz luminaries as Carl Allen, Steve Turre, John Daversa, Shelly Berg and Brian Lynch.  Javier has two album releases as a leader to his credit, the 2020 recording “Freedom”, and his recently released second album on the Outside In Music label called “Kemet:the Black Land” which is a tribute to this ancient Egyptian, highly-advanced Black civilization. It's a backstory as fascinating and diverse as the man himself.

This is a bonus episode - watch the full episode of John's interview called "I See You. I Love You. And You Belong."Subscribe at idyllwildarts.org/theseriesOne World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art.Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela JordanPlease consider making a gift: https://idyllwildarts.org/giving/

This episode was shot live on the Idyllwild Arts Campus, with students from the Jazz In The Pines Student Clinic in the audience to support one of their instructors in the program, John Daversa, Chair of Studio Music and Jazz at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. John is an internationally respected performer, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, educator, and recording artist. In 2019, John won three Grammys for American Dreamers: Voices of Hope, Music of Freedom including Best Large Jazz Ensemble, Best Instrumental Arrangement & Best Improvised Jazz Solo. Dr. Daversa's celebrated career has included appearances on “The Today Show,” “Late Night with David Letterman,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” as well as such musical gatherings as the Montreal Jazz Festival, and the Playboy Jazz Festival. He has recorded with such notable and distinguished artists as Herbie Hancock, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow and The Yellowjackets.Subscribe at idyllwildarts.org/theseriesOne World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art.Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela JordanPlease consider making a gift: https://idyllwildarts.org/giving/

On this final episode of Vale After Dark season 2, Grammy award winning artist John Daversa joins us for an in-depth conversation. We discuss the present moment, and the thoughts behind the thoughts behind the thoughts behind the thoughts. The idea of jazz fusion is also dissected as we look at the most influential artists of our time.

This episode of Vale After Dark, Dr. Jeffrey Lovell enlightens us with his advice for aspiring musicians. We talk about John Daversa performing with LVC's Valley Jazz Orchestra, Lovell's first time playing in a band, his compositional process, and we hear a message from our sponsor

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Trumpet Concertos” by Lucienne Renaudin Vary & Luzerner Sinfonieorchester / Michael Sanderling, “Seraph” by Tine Thing Helseth & Ensemble Allegria, “Alchemy - New Music For Trumpet and Orchestra” by Fábio Brum & Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla / Noam Zur, “Confluence” by Sean Gibbs, “Big Band” by Juan Pablo Salvo, and “Live at Catalina's, Vol. 02” by John Daversa.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Best 60 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 100 Deezer Playlist   “Trumpet Concertos” (Warner Classics) Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester / Michael Sanderling https://open.spotify.com/album/0I64gl5j1BtqKFrgvLdcaV https://music.apple.com/us/album/trumpet-concertos/1648388880   “Seraph” (LAWO) Tine Thing Helseth, Ensemble Allegria https://open.spotify.com/album/4fQXv6gSI1Pxns4TXmgWho https://music.apple.com/us/album/seraph/1651441912   “Alchemy - New Music For Trumpet and Orchestra” (Naxos) Fábio Brum, Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla / Noam Zur https://open.spotify.com/album/3nD5WvIbBtgiV8ZZx2R6UI https://music.apple.com/us/album/alchemy/1642595803   “Confluence” (Ubuntu) Sean Gibbs https://open.spotify.com/album/09JDeVW9Dy8D8IB9Ta9HLY https://music.apple.com/us/album/confluence/1641709360   “Big Band” (Direct Music Collective)  Juan Pablo Salvo https://open.spotify.com/album/7ctunZVZJuqaFpdFqrjUyV https://music.apple.com/us/search?term=Juan%20Pablo%20Salvo   “Live at Catalina's, Vol. 02” (John Daversa / Daversafications Publications) John Daversa https://open.spotify.com/album/2AyQWJRjwBogfgcd4Nz1A0 https://music.apple.com/us/album/live-at-catalinas-vol-02/1663099150   Be sure to check out these other podcasts:  "SOMETHING came from Baltimore"   Jazz, blues, and R&B interviews from Tom Gouker. Famous Interviews and Neon Jazz  Features a wide range of artists, musicians, writers, creatives and business folks from around the globe.   "Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard" Johnny Valenzuela and Tony Habra look at several versions of the same Jazz standard each week, play snippets from each version, discuss the history of the original and the different versions.  

My guest today is Denzel Mendoza, a Dreamer who went from being homeless on the streets of New York to becoming a GRAMMY award winning trombonist. He was one of 50 undoumented artists who took part in the jazz album called “AMERICAN DREAMERS– VOICES OF HOPE, MUSIC AND FREEDOM” which was lead by composer John Daversa and took home 3 Grammys back in 2019.  Denzel was born in Singapore and came to the US at age 5. And then when he was nine years old, his father left the country and abandoned him along with his mother and sister. It happened just two months before his entire family was set to get permanent residency…  leaving him undocumented.  Denzel has a new digital album out now called “ILLEGAL SON” where he pours out his undocumented experience through this music.  FIRST: In this episode– Denzel chats about fatherhood and dealing with family trauma and the impact his dad's departure had on his life.  THEN: He shares the ups and downs of chasing a music career in NYC and how he ended up in Portland– and how he picked himself off the streets and got on the road–sharing his music and story all over the United States. AND FINALLY: How winning a grammy has changed his life, and what he's up to now.  I would love your feedback! We now have an instagram account for this podcast– go give us some love– we're at @AmericasDreamers! Or you can tag me on instagram (@AmericaArias) and twitter at (@AmericaArias) and use the hashtag #AmericasDreamers Please support this podcast by rating and reviewing the show, it's a cost-free way to support this content. I would really appreciate a 5-star rating! And let me know if you have any guest suggestions! I'd love to hear from you.

All music used with permission by John Dalversa and Tal Cohen.       Searching But Never Finding - Daversa Two Steps Forward - Daversa Gentle Giants - Cohen Legacy - Cohen In Your Own Sweet Way - Brubeck I'll Be Seeing You - Fain/Kahal Artful Sparring - Daversa/Cohen     John Daversa is a distinguished trumpet-player, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader and educator. He is world-renowned for his virtuosic, dynamic and emotive style of trumpet and EVI playing, along with imaginative, genre-bending compositions and arrangements. Tal Cohen is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist who has been playing around the Globe with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby,and Joe Lovano at venues from Detroit to the Sydney Opera House. This week, these two team up as a duo as John Daversa makes his Bop Stop debut. From a March 11th, 2022 performance, it's John Daversa and Tal Cohen - Live at the Bop Stop. This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.  The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.   For extended versions of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.   Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!   Contact us here

On this episode we talk Oklahoma music with UCO's Director of Jazz studies Brian Gorrell.  Brian W. Gorrell serves as Director of Jazz Studies for the nationally respected program at the University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab in Edmond, Oklahoma. A former member of the Lawrence Welk Orchestra among many other professional accolades, Gorrell also serves as Advisor for UCO's Master of Music in Jazz Studies and Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, teaches Applied Saxophone, and directs the award winning "UCO Jazz Ensemble I". Under his direction, UCO's top jazz group has been recognized for outstanding large ensemble performances in Downbeat Magazine's 35thAnnual Student Music Awards in 2012 and again in the 39thAnnual Awards in 2016. The group also performed at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in December 2013 and notably at the Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conferences in 2012, 2013, 2017 and the upcoming conference in Reno, NV in January 2019. Most recently “UCO Jazz Ensemble 1” tied first place in the collegiate jazz ensemble division at the prestigious Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival in March 2018 and will be featured on the main stage of the Monterey Jazz Festival in September 2018! Gorrell has also presented lectures on jazz and saxophone pedagogy at Oklahoma Music Educators Conferences, Regional North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Conferences and at the NASA Biennial National Conference in 2016. He also currently serves as Music Director for the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra. Professor Gorrell completed a bachelor's degree in Music Education from UCO in 1995 and earned a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at Oklahoma City University studying with acclaimed classical saxophonist Gail Hall in 1998.  Equally proficient on saxophones and keyboards, Gorrell has produced many album projects including "In Some Other World" (1995), "Soulmates" (1999), "In The Swing of Christmas" (2002), "Live at the UCO Jazz Lab" (2008), and as director, “Swingin' in 2012” and “Still Swingin' in 2015” with UCO's Jazz Ensemble I. A new album is also coming along in summer of 2018! In addition to the Welk Orchestra, he has performed with such diverse notables as Doc Severinsen, The Manhattan Transfer, Aretha Franklin, Louie Bellson, Phil Woods, Kris Berg and the Metroplexity Big Band, the OKC Jazz Orchestra, the Edmond Jazz Orchestra, Jay Migliori, Jay Daversa, John Daversa, Clark Terry, The Lennon Sisters, Ralna English, Patti Page, Slide Hampton, Kay Starr, Steve Allen, Jim Nabors, Ty England, Diane Schuur, Christopher Cross, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Drifters, Gil Goldstein, Randy Brecker, Dave Douglas, John Fedchock, and many others.  Gorrell has always been passionate about music education and has been aggressive in developing new programs at UCO including a Minor in Jazz Studies and Oklahoma's only Master of Music in Jazz Studies, with majors in Performance and Music Production. He founded the Oklahoma Youth Jazz Ensemble in 2012, which offers advanced jazz education to top high school students in Central Oklahoma, and in addition completed work on a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance degree at UCO that began in Fall 2016. The Oklahoma Jazz Educators Association has twice named him “Collegiate Jazz Educator of the Year”, and his band “Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company” have been performing regularly since 1995 throughout the Midwest. http://www.briangorrell.com https://www3.uco.edu/centraldirectory/profiles/3086 https://www.ucojazzlab.com This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates follow them on social media www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

Ashley Pezzotti, John Daversa y Martin Bejerano son los protagonista de esta emisión. Sus carreras artisticas estan muy vinculadas a la Universidad de Miami.  Los centros académicos son vitales para que el género del jazz se mantenga con vida.  Pintura: Daniel Arango.  Programa del 5 de junio del 2022.  Transmitido por Radio Gramola (Cataluña), CBF Web Radio(Portugal) y Compasillo Radio (Rep.Dom.)

Alex Hahn is a multi-award winning saxophonist and composer based in Los Angeles, California. Still early in his career, Hahn has had the opportunity to perform with many renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Bob Mintzer, Russell Ferrante, Bob Reynolds, and John Daversa. He also recorded on Michael Bublé's last two albums, “Nobody but Me” and “love.” In addition, Hahn has performed and taught all over the world including the Panama Jazz Festival, Sitka Jazz Festival, and at International Jazz Day in Havana, Cuba and St. Petersburg, Russia. New Transcription Course from Alex Hahn on Soundslice https://www.soundslice.com/store/realalexhahn-vol-4/ Instagram @realalexhahn Website http://www.alexhahnmusic.com/

Drummer Jared Schonig is much-loved both in the New York jazz community and amongst  Broadway musicians. He took on the gargantuan, brilliant task of releasing a double album, “Two Takes Volumes 1 & 2”, on Anzic Records in September 2021. The recording features quartet renditions of his music, followed by big band arrangements of the same repertoire by eight of the great arrangers working today-Jim McNeely, Miho Hazama, Darcy James Argue, Alan Ferber, Laurence Hobgood, Brian Krock, John Daversa and Mike Holober. The result is musically exciting and impressive, bridging the gaps between big band jazz sounds, progressive rock and contemporary jazz. Show Notes: Tracklisting: - Sabotage - White Out - Climb - NUTS - Tig Mack TWO TAKES-VOL. 1: QUINTET & VOL. 2: BIG BAND is out now on Anzic Records Jared's Spotify Playlists: Influential Drummer-Led Big Bands Influential Drummer-Led Combos Theme music by The Respect Sextet Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to The Jazz Session's YouTube Channel Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at Patreon. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.

Drummer Jared Schonig is much-loved both in the New York jazz community and amongst  Broadway musicians. He took on the gargantuan, brilliant task of releasing a double album, “Two Takes Volumes 1 & 2”, on Anzic Records in September 2021. The recording features quartet renditions of his music, followed by big band arrangements of the same repertoire by eight of the great arrangers working today-Jim McNeely, Miho Hazama, Darcy James Argue, Alan Ferber, Laurence Hobgood, Brian Krock, John Daversa and Mike Holober. The result is musically exciting and impressive, bridging the gaps between big band jazz sounds, progressive rock and contemporary jazz. Show Notes: Tracklisting: - Sabotage - White Out - Climb - NUTS - Tig Mack TWO TAKES-VOL. 1: QUINTET & VOL. 2: BIG BAND is out now on Anzic Records Jared's Spotify Playlists: Influential Drummer-Led Big Bands Influential Drummer-Led Combos Theme music by The Respect Sextet Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to The Jazz Session's YouTube Channel Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at Patreon. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.

Trumpeter, composer, and educator Jared Hall hails from Spokane, Washington.  He studied at Whitworth University, the Indiana University Jacobs School Of Music, and The University Of Miami's Frost School Of Music, where he received the degree Doctor of Musical Arts in 2015. His primary teachers include Terence Blanchard, Joey Tartell, Dan Keberle, Whit Sidener, David Baker, and Brian Lynch, under whom he pursued his doctoral studies.  Hall is the winner of the 2013 National Trumpet Competition - Jazz Division, and has performed and recorded with Paquito D'Rivera, Bob Hurst, John Daversa, Arturo Sandoval, Maria Schneider, Vincent Herring, Peter Erskine, Dave Liebman, Alan Pasqua, Brian Lynch, Ira Sullivan, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Terence Blanchard, Rick Margitza, Wycliffe Gordon, David Binney, George Benson, Gloria Estefan, Fred Hersch, Shelly Berg, the South Florida Jazz Orchestra, the Frost Concert Jazz Band and the Henry Mancini Jazz Septet directed by Terence Blanchard, among many others. In this episode, Jaded shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

John Daversa is a multi-Grammy winning artist, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, educator. Justin Morell is a composer, guitarist and educator whose work crosses genres between classical and jazz styles. The two have collaborated before, but the release of “All Without Words…variations inspired by Loren” is a project of deep personal meaning. The theme is built around the spontaneous vocalizations of Morell's autistic, nonverbal son, Loren. Our conversation takes us through the inspiration and development of the project.

Clint Bleil is a composer and saxophonist from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Clint has degrees in Music Education and Saxophone Performance from Slippery Rock University, where he studied under Jason Kush. Clint recently received his master's degree in Studio Jazz Writing from the University of Miami, where he studied composition under Gary Lindsay, John Daversa, and Carlos Rafael Rivera.Clint is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Washington & Jefferson College, where he teaches woodwind lessons and music theory as well as leads the Jazz and Wind Ensemble. He also offers private woodwind lessons throughout the Pittsburgh area. He regularly performs in the Pittsburgh area with his quartet that focuses on modern jazz arrangements and compositions, as well as a funk/fusion group that he co-leads with his brother.Read Clint's full bio here.In this episode, we discuss:Clint's earliest inspirations to compose, which composers have the biggest influence on his writing, and what he is listening to the most right now.His writing process and how he likes to vary it in order to challenge himself.How Clint has managed to remain creative throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.What softwares he prefers for writing, recording, and video editing.Clint's experience at the University of Miami while earning his master's degree in Studio Jazz Writing.His current job at Washington & Jefferson College.His performing groups: The Clint Bleil Quartet & The Bleil Brothers.Growing up in a musical household.What influenced his eclectic taste in music.His approach to varying rhythm and meter tastefully in his compositions and arrangements.Clint's Links:WebsiteYouTubeSpotify - The Bleil BrothersSocial MediaFacebook - Clint BleilInstagram - @cmb8481Music Included in this episode:Freedom - HerwigI'll Remember April - Arr. BleilYou Don't Know What Love Is - Arr. BleilCarry on Wayward Son - Arr. BleilContinue On - BleilYou're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Arr. BleilIt Matters - BleilNot Lost - BleilAnimal Crossing New Horizons Main Theme - Arr. Bleil

Jerry Watts Jr. Interview: Moving to LA as an act of blind faith, his long-term sobriety, working with Andy Summers, John Daversa, Billy Idol, Dave Stewart, Herbie Hancock, Ginger Baker, Keith Emerson, Simon Philipps (w Steve Vai and Paul Gilbert), Mylene Farmer, Dr. John, Andrae Crouch… work ethic, operating out of his comfort zone musically, having greater acceptance and less need to control, swimming, Senegal, Kenya, the beauty of never worrying. Great convo! Jerry has held down the bottom as a first-call LA session player, for Don Grusin, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, Sergio Mendes, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Bishop, Tony Williams,  Billy Childs, Bobby Caldwell, Jefferson Starship, Rhiannon, Simon Phillips , Toshi Yanagi and others. He’s also a long-time member of John Daversa and Dan Rosenboom’s bands. Since 2005 he’s been the bass department chair at Los Angeles College of Music Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

John Daversa is a multi-Grammy winning artist, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, educator, and Chair of Studio Music and Jazz at The Frost School of Music, University of Miami. ​ Daversa’s celebrated and distinctive musical perspective has been a passport to performances on world stages such as The Today Show, Late Nite with David Letterman, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Live 8 (Berlin), Hamburg Music Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreux Festival, and the Playboy Jazz Festival. He has also had the opportunity to perform or record with artists such as Fiona Apple, Michael Bublé, Dori Caymi, Andraé Crouch, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, Bob Mintzer Big Band, and The Yellowjackets. In this podcast we talk about his move from Los Angeles to Miami, recorded albums, big bands, a jazz trumpet concerto, future projects and much more. Lastly, we discuss his journey and success with the multi-Grammy award winning album titled American Dreamers. For more information about John Daversa please visit: http://www.johndaversa.com/   © Off The Podium, 2020

He’s a drummer, teacher, composer, father and one of my best friends in the world. From his home in Stockolm, Sweden, we meet Mr. Andersson. We talk about life and career and adjustments to expectations on episode 10 of Mike’s Moment Of… Music: Life Negotiations with Michael Andersson.  Michael Andersson is a freelance drummer with touring and recording credits worldwide. Graduated from Berklee College of Music were he studied under Prof. Ed Kaspik and Prof. Rob Kaufman. Born 1975 in Borås, a small town on the west coast of Sweden, Michael started taking lessons at the public school of music at the age of 8 were he studied for Julian Kursawa and Per Nordebring. Growing up in Borås were the music scene was somewhat small but still flourishing he joined several different bands as well as the academic ensembles that was offered at the public school. At the age of 16 he would record his first solo album "Mystery Island" at the Swedish Radio with producer and engineer Per Mossling. Michael and Per would join forces again and this time for the solo album "Black Spot". Both albums were experimental and bold and put forth by the Swedish Radio. At this time Michael was endorsed by Yamaha Scandinavia and Zildjian Cymbals. 1995 and at the age of 18 Michael joined the "Central Band of the Royal Swedish Army" were he studied drums and percussion with Capt. Tommy Törner. 1996 and 10 months after the military service he enrolled as a scholarship and performance major at Berklee College of Music. The years at Berklee meant musical growth and experience as a session player both live and in the studio. Michael graduated from Berklee as a Calato Regaltip and Zildjian artist and moved to Los Angeles were he would work with Berklee Alumni Pablo Mungia (Emmy Nominee and Emmy Winner) and musical director Kevin Nadeu for Royal Caribbean and Holiday on Ice. The steady Thursday gig at the Backstage Cafe in Beverly Hills brought a lot of attention to his playing which would result in new meetings and musical adventures. Several years of session work in Los Angeles finally brought Michael back to Europe were he toured with great players such as John Daversa, Ludwig Girdland, Luiz Luz, Santiago Roque, Michael Sean Harris, Chrissy Faith and Derek Davies. Extensive touring with this band throughout Europe with artists such as Leo Sayer, Patricia Kaas, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Cheb Mami, Fools Garden. Today Michael resides in Stockholm were he performs with extraordinary percussion ensemble ConRytmo with Johan Svensson (drummer for Britney Spears). Michael is a session player with a broad repertoire from jazz to pop and rock and an experienced and credited studio and touring musician. Michael endorses Gretsch Drums, Calato Regaltip sticks and Zildjian Cymbals exclusively. www.beatsharkmusic.com On the website you will find links to Michael’s Youtube, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram pages and channel.

Saxophonist and Composer Kirsten Edkins resides in Los Angeles, where she is able to maintain a diverse career: from a regular horn player on NBC's The Voice, to performing regularly with Seth MacFarlane and jazz great, Bill Holman.As a young alto player, Kirsten was inspired by Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, and Kenny Garrett. Later on inspired by tenor greats like John Coltrane, Rich Perry, Joe Henderson, and Eddie Harris, Edkins developed her voice on tenor as well. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, New York, Kirsten studied saxophone with Walt Weiskopf and renown saxophone educator, Ray Ricker. Prior to Eastman, Kirsten also studied with Bob Sheppard.Moving back to the west coast after college, Kirsten has established herself as an active musician in the Los Angeles scene, which includes performances with jazz greats like Tim Hagans, Gary Smulyan, Joe LaBarbera, John Daversa, Clay Jenkins, Larry Koonse, Bill Cunliffe, Bernie Dresel, Wayne Bergeron and Pete Christlieb. In the pop world, Edkins has performed on several seasons of The Voice and American Idol. As well as shared the stage with Pharrell Williams, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Katharine McPhee, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, John Legend and Natalie Cole, among others.In November 2015, Kirsten released her debut album "Art and Soul". The album features her original compositions and was produced by her mentor, Bob Sheppard. Joining with topnotch jazz artists, Larry Goldings, Larry Koonse, and Mark Ferber, the CD features both groovy Scofield/ Lovano-esque originals and straight-ahead styled songs. "Art and Soul" earned a spot in the top 15 albums on Jazz Week Charts and was featured in Downbeat, Jazziz, Japanese Jazz Life Magazine, and allaboutjazz.com.When she is not performing, Kirsten is a very active and passionate teacher and clinician, maintaing a private studio in Southern California, The Pasadena Conservatory of Music and teaching at Occidental College in Eagle Rock. She is a proud endorser of D’Addario reeds and MacSax mouthpieces.

Arnljótur Sigurðsson tók saman tóndæmi um nokkra tónlistarhópa sem stundum hafa verið kenndir vð rakarastofusöng. Hann deilir þeim dæmum með hlustendum í þessum þætti. EInnig hljómar í þættinumGrammyverðlaunaður stórsveitardjass fyrr og nú. Hljómsveit Stan Kenton vann verðlaunin 1963, en 2018 var trompetleikarinn og útsetjarinn John Daversa sigursæll. Hann notaði sinn tónlistarvettvang í leiðinni til að vekja athygli á stöðu tónlistarfólks úr röðum innflytjenda. American Dreamers: Voices of Hope, Music of Freedom - heitir platan.

Arnljótur Sigurðsson tók saman tóndæmi um nokkra tónlistarhópa sem stundum hafa verið kenndir vð rakarastofusöng. Hann deilir þeim dæmum með hlustendum í þessum þætti. EInnig hljómar í þættinumGrammyverðlaunaður stórsveitardjass fyrr og nú. Hljómsveit Stan Kenton vann verðlaunin 1963, en 2018 var trompetleikarinn og útsetjarinn John Daversa sigursæll. Hann notaði sinn tónlistarvettvang í leiðinni til að vekja athygli á stöðu tónlistarfólks úr röðum innflytjenda. American Dreamers: Voices of Hope, Music of Freedom - heitir platan.

Welcome immigration and education advocate, musician/ hip-hop artist, and founder of Mass Dreams, Daniella Vieira to the Immigration MIC Podcast! Daniella tells us about her family’s experience with immigration from Brazil and initially settling in Massachusetts, to them returning to Brazil and her being born into a mixed status family, eventually immigrating to Massachusetts again for good. Her experience growing up in Massachusetts, (which today has a booming Brazilian/ Portuguese community) Daniella initially going to school in a town where she was the first foreign language student, and the important support she received from an educator who is now the head of ESL program. “I had to ramp up my lying a lot more”: Daniella talks about the challenges she began facing her junior year of high school, and how DACA was announced the summer right before her senior year, while she was looking at colleges (and pays tribute to her parents for their encouragement) Daniella was accepted into all 8 schools she applied to, but was denied because the schools didn’t understand DACA, and eventually went to Ohio State because UMass Amherst would be charging out of state tuition. The beginning of her immigration advocacy in 2015 which began at an school event where she unexpectedly stood up to talk about financial aid for undocumented students and in turn empowered herself and other students. She talks about the impact of meeting Hillary Clinton and reflects on the significance of the presidential candidate at the time stopping and listening to her story, and in contract, the very real threat of the current president’s policies. She goes into her musical influences, how she stepped out of her comfort zone and joining a hip-hop and beatboxing club at school, “I could spill all sorts of secrets in a cypher”, and the story of being a part of John Daversa's album, American Dreamers: Voices of Hope, Music of Freedom, which featured 53 DACA recipients, and being invited to be on stage at the Grammy awards. The motivation behind her two songs 'Alien’, “owning my identity, and being real about the fears I have”, and “Nobody Else” which has a very interesting backstory, “a middle of college weird dating culture” song, which was written and produced over a long period of time. Daniella is currently studying to take the LSAT and weighing her options in her career, and working on her new organization called Mass Dreams to help undocumented students in Massachusetts, and currently focusing on mental health and looking for participants.

3-time Grammy Nominee John Daversa, a renowned Jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer and bandleader joins the show for the first time! He is a winner of the Herb Alpert Award, David Joel Miller Award, the National Trumpet Competition, the ITG Jazz Soloist Competition, and finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, and a 3-time Grammy nominee. He has performed on world stages such as The Today Show, Late Nite with David Letterman, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Live 8 (Berlin), Hamburg Music Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreux Festival, and the Playboy Jazz Festival.  He has also had the opportunity to perform or record with artists such as Fiona Apple, Michael Bublé, Dori Caymi, Andraé Crouch, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, The Bob Mintzer Big Band, and The Yellowjackets. In 1996, he founded the John Daversa Progressive Big Band. Junk Wagon: The Big Band Album (2011), won Best in Show and Awards of Excellence in Creativity/Originality and Production in The Global Music Awards. In 2016, Daversa released “Kaleidoscope Eyes: Music of the Beatles a big band album with an orchestra of almost 60, featuring vocal artists Renee Olstead and Katisse Buckingham. The album was nominated for 3 Grammy Awards for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella and Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals. His latest album is “Wobbly Dance Flower”, released 2017, featuring Bob Mintzer. As an educator, Daversa earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from The University of California, a Master of Fine Arts degree in Jazz Studies at California Institute of the Arts, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. After teaching at both USC and California State University Northridge, he is now the chair of Studio Music and Jazz at the Frost School of Music at University of Miami. 

Bone2Pick hits the road and heads to the sunshine state for a dynamic sit down with the brilliant and incomparable John Daversa. Multiple Grammy Award nominee and Chair of the Studio Music and Jazz program at the preeminent Frost School of Music of the University of Miami, John generously shares his insight, vision and passion on a variety of topics including his love for teaching and his students, leading and writing for his renown John Daversa Progressive Big Band, building his exceptionally successful career as a player, composer and educator in Los Angeles, what it takes to get into the Frost School of Music and become a successful musician after graduating, the state and future of jazz education and what the legendary Bob Mintzer has meant to him personally and musically. As he does with his music, John’s outlook and attitude will inspire you at every turn. Enjoy! Check out our video lesson series at: http://vimeo.com/hipbonemusic/vod_pages

Interview with 3 times GRAMMY 2017 nominee JOHN DAVERSA. His fabulous album KALEIDOSKOPE EYES Music of the Beatles got nominated for BEST LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, BEST ARRANGEMENT INSTRUMENTAL and BEST ARRANGEMENT INSTRUMENTS & VOCALS.

Encore presentation of installment 10/21/2014 Zane Carney currently plays lead guitar for Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark on Broadway with Los Angeles based Interscope Recording act CARNEY. Born and half-raised in NYC, Zane moved to Los Angeles as a child and developed an affinity for the guitar in Junior High when he started performing at local blues clubs. After attending Hamilton High School Academy of Music and touring Japan with the Monterey National All-Star Big Band, he began his collegiate studies at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music majoring in Studio/Jazz Guitar. As a Guitarist and former Oboist, many of his schooling years included performances with Symphony Orchestras and Chamber Groups which lead to an educational background that is equally classical and jazz. This diversity of musical styles and methods helped to form a unique sound that draws just as much from Jazz as it does Delta Blues, Rock and Roll and Impressionism. Zane has been fortunate to tour the world (Jesse McCartney, Renee Olstead, Armand Sabal-Lecco, etc.), perform regularly on national television (Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning America, etc.), and play lead guitar as an onstage musician at Last Call with Carson Daly and CW's Oh Sit. On top of this, he has performed with a diverse group of jazz artists including John Daversa whose Big Band album "Junk Wagon" and Small Group record "Artful Joy" feature Zane's jazz playing. Outside of session and touring work, Zane is fortunate to have two strong outlets as an artist. One is though his band CARNEY which he shares with brother/lead singer Reeve Carney who is currently playing the title role of Peter Parker in Broadway's Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. CARNEY has toured the US, Canada and Australia opening for U2, Fergie, The Veronicas, The Black Crowes and Gov't Mule while also playing guitar for John Mayer on the road. The other is as a singer/songwriter creating, recording and performing his own material. In his spare time, Zane teaches music theory and guitar masterclasses at universities in LA and NY. zanecarney.com facebook.com/zanecarneyofficial @zanecarney (Twitter & Instagram)

Encore presentation of installment 10/21/2014 Zane Carney currently plays lead guitar for Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark on Broadway with Los Angeles based Interscope Recording act CARNEY. Born and half-raised in NYC, Zane moved to Los Angeles as a child and developed an affinity for the guitar in Junior High when he started performing at local blues clubs. After attending Hamilton High School Academy of Music and touring Japan with the Monterey National All-Star Big Band, he began his collegiate studies at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music majoring in Studio/Jazz Guitar. As a Guitarist and former Oboist, many of his schooling years included performances with Symphony Orchestras and Chamber Groups which lead to an educational background that is equally classical and jazz. This diversity of musical styles and methods helped to form a unique sound that draws just as much from Jazz as it does Delta Blues, Rock and Roll and Impressionism. Zane has been fortunate to tour the world (Jesse McCartney, Renee Olstead, Armand Sabal-Lecco, etc.), perform regularly on national television (Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning America, etc.), and play lead guitar as an onstage musician at Last Call with Carson Daly and CW's Oh Sit. On top of this, he has performed with a diverse group of jazz artists including John Daversa whose Big Band album "Junk Wagon" and Small Group record "Artful Joy" feature Zane's jazz playing. Outside of session and touring work, Zane is fortunate to have two strong outlets as an artist. One is though his band CARNEY which he shares with brother/lead singer Reeve Carney who is currently playing the title role of Peter Parker in Broadway's Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. CARNEY has toured the US, Canada and Australia opening for U2, Fergie, The Veronicas, The Black Crowes and Gov't Mule while also playing guitar for John Mayer on the road. The other is as a singer/songwriter creating, recording and performing his own material. In his spare time, Zane teaches music theory and guitar masterclasses at universities in LA and NY. zanecarney.com facebook.com/zanecarneyofficial @zanecarney (Twitter & Instagram)

Zane Carney currently plays lead guitar for Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark on Broadway with Los Angeles based Interscope Recording act CARNEY. Born and half-raised in NYC, Zane moved to Los Angeles as a child and developed an affinity for the guitar in Junior High when he started performing at local blues clubs. After attending Hamilton High School Academy of Music and touring Japan with the Monterey National All-Star Big Band, he began his collegiate studies at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music majoring in Studio/Jazz Guitar. As a Guitarist and former Oboist, many of his schooling years included performances with Symphony Orchestras and Chamber Groups which lead to an educational background that is equally classical and jazz. This diversity of musical styles and methods helped to form a unique sound that draws just as much from Jazz as it does Delta Blues, Rock and Roll and Impressionism. Zane has been fortunate to tour the world (Jesse McCartney, Renee Olstead, Armand Sabal-Lecco, etc.), perform regularly on national television (Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning America, etc.), and play lead guitar as an onstage musician at Last Call with Carson Daly and CW's Oh Sit. On top of this, he has performed with a diverse group of jazz artists including John Daversa whose Big Band album "Junk Wagon" and Small Group record "Artful Joy" feature Zane's jazz playing. Outside of session and touring work, Zane is fortunate to have two strong outlets as an artist. One is though his band CARNEY which he shares with brother/lead singer Reeve Carney who is currently playing the title role of Peter Parker in Broadway's Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. CARNEY has toured the US, Canada and Australia opening for U2, Fergie, The Veronicas, The Black Crowes and Gov't Mule while also playing guitar for John Mayer on the road. The other is as a singer/songwriter creating, recording and performing his own material. In his spare time, Zane teaches music theory and guitar masterclasses at universities in LA and NY. zanecarney.com facebook.com/zanecarneyofficial @zanecarney (Twitter & Instagram)

Zane Carney currently plays lead guitar for Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark on Broadway with Los Angeles based Interscope Recording act CARNEY. Born and half-raised in NYC, Zane moved to Los Angeles as a child and developed an affinity for the guitar in Junior High when he started performing at local blues clubs. After attending Hamilton High School Academy of Music and touring Japan with the Monterey National All-Star Big Band, he began his collegiate studies at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music majoring in Studio/Jazz Guitar. As a Guitarist and former Oboist, many of his schooling years included performances with Symphony Orchestras and Chamber Groups which lead to an educational background that is equally classical and jazz. This diversity of musical styles and methods helped to form a unique sound that draws just as much from Jazz as it does Delta Blues, Rock and Roll and Impressionism. Zane has been fortunate to tour the world (Jesse McCartney, Renee Olstead, Armand Sabal-Lecco, etc.), perform regularly on national television (Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning America, etc.), and play lead guitar as an onstage musician at Last Call with Carson Daly and CW's Oh Sit. On top of this, he has performed with a diverse group of jazz artists including John Daversa whose Big Band album "Junk Wagon" and Small Group record "Artful Joy" feature Zane's jazz playing. Outside of session and touring work, Zane is fortunate to have two strong outlets as an artist. One is though his band CARNEY which he shares with brother/lead singer Reeve Carney who is currently playing the title role of Peter Parker in Broadway's Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. CARNEY has toured the US, Canada and Australia opening for U2, Fergie, The Veronicas, The Black Crowes and Gov't Mule while also playing guitar for John Mayer on the road. The other is as a singer/songwriter creating, recording and performing his own material. In his spare time, Zane teaches music theory and guitar masterclasses at universities in LA and NY. zanecarney.com facebook.com/zanecarneyofficial @zanecarney (Twitter & Instagram)

The John Daversa Progressive Big Band live at the Baked Potato Jazz Club in Studio City, CA and a short interview with John.