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…

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►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)

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►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)