409 - Joe LaBarbera: His Time with Bill Evans, Playing with Tony Bennett, Leaving a Lasting Legacy at Cal Arts
Working Drummer9 Mar 2023

409 - Joe LaBarbera: His Time with Bill Evans, Playing with Tony Bennett, Leaving a Lasting Legacy at Cal Arts

Joe LaBarbera has spent his life in jazz, first based in New York, then in LA, and has performed with Bill Evans, Tony Bennet, Chuck Mangione, and many more. He also spent 28 years on the faculty at Cal Arts teaching drumset, jazz small groups, and jazz history. His new book, Times Remembered, recounts his time with the Bill Evans Trio during the last two years of Evans' life. In this episode, Joe talks about: His motivation for writing a book about his time with Bill Evans The musical and personal dynamic he had with Bill during their time together Going from playing with Bill Evans, a very heavy jazz gig, to Tony Bennett, which he doesn't consider to be a jazz gig The overarching concept he drew from Bill - commitment How he viewed his role as a mentor to many different types of students during his 28 years at Cal Arts

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499 - Dave DiCenso: "Mastering the Instrument That Plays the Instrument," Finding a Common Theme Amidst Versatility, 30 Years Teaching at Berklee

499 - Dave DiCenso: "Mastering the Instrument That Plays the Instrument," Finding a Common Theme Amidst Versatility, 30 Years Teaching at Berklee

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498 - Dango: Drumming with Seattle band Amber Pacific, Scott Stapp - Singer for Creed, Playing with Confidence

498 - Dango: Drumming with Seattle band Amber Pacific, Scott Stapp - Singer for Creed, Playing with Confidence

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497 - Jano Rix: Playing With The Wood Brothers, His Deep Jazz Background, What He Took from Watching His Dad's Playing and Career

497 - Jano Rix: Playing With The Wood Brothers, His Deep Jazz Background, What He Took from Watching His Dad's Playing and Career

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496 - Brandon Green returns: The Drum Ergonomics Blueprint, The Importance of Recovery, Understanding Your Range of Motion

496 - Brandon Green returns: The Drum Ergonomics Blueprint, The Importance of Recovery, Understanding Your Range of Motion

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495 - Aaron Redfield: Playing with The Greyboy Allstars, Returning to San Diego After 15 Years in LA, Building Creativity and Community Through his Non-Profit

495 - Aaron Redfield: Playing with The Greyboy Allstars, Returning to San Diego After 15 Years in LA, Building Creativity and Community Through his Non-Profit

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494 - Martina Barakoska: The Power of Meditation, Touring Southeastern Europe, Fine Tuning and Cultivating Creativity

494 - Martina Barakoska: The Power of Meditation, Touring Southeastern Europe, Fine Tuning and Cultivating Creativity

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493 - Caleb Whitlock: The Scene in Charlotte, Eyes on Nashville, Maximizing a Small/Simple Home Studio, Financial Literacy

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