013 I AM the Band with Jeff Babko Pt 2

We continue the conversation with the immensely talented Jeff Babko. No stranger to the stage, concert halls and recording studio Jeff Babko’s extensive resume includes playing with Alanis Morrisette, Maná, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Julio Iglesias, Cheryl Crow, Shelby Lynn, TOTO, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, Frank Ocean, Smokey Robinson, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford and many. many more. Some of his film credits include The 40 Year Old Virgin, Superbad, Toy Story 4, Frozen 2, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Jack Reacher 2, Tenet, Ford vs. Ferrari, Selma. Jeff has been the touring musical director and accompanist for Martin Short since 2002, and also performs with Mr. Short & Steve Martin, also joined by the Grammy award winning bluegrass group Steep Canyon Rangers. Babko can be seen on Steve Martin & Martin Short's Emmy nominated and wildly popular Netflix special. Babko has five solo albums out under his own name, including 2012’s critically acclaimed “Crux” for Tonequake Records, featuring Mark Isham, Tim Lefebvre and Matt Chamberlain, and his most recent vinyl release, “El Musico” (2019). His 2007 release “Mondo Trio” w/ Jeff Coffin and Vinnie Colaiuta is considered a classic "drum fusion" record. The collective supergroup "Band Of Other Brothers" with Will Lee, Dave Matthews Band's Jeff Coffin, Nir Felder and Steely Dan's Keith Carlock was a critical favorite and the band headlined the Iridium in NYC in 2017. In his spare time, Jeff keeps busy running and recording in his own studio, TudorTones, where he also records and collaborates with his wife, studio violinist Songa Lee.

What you will hear

• Finding balance and being mindful. The importance of being aware and listening to your body to find balance and be a vessel of good.
  
• Self analysis. Learning to pause and respond which can be difficult for musicians that are used to improvising.
  
• Remembering the importance of listening, not just in music but generally in life.
  
• The biggest lesson Jeff has learned. Remembering that we are constantly students, giving back and being of service are important components.
  
• Teaching. Teaching with compassion.
  
• Jeff’s love of synthesizers.
  
• The inspiration for Jeff’s latest album, “El Musico”.
  

Mentioned

Jeff Babko website

El Musico vinyl

Band of Brothers

I AM Music Group

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