Episode 100
Celebrating the 100th Episode with Jazz Legend Najee
In a momentous milestone, Carl Brown is thrilled to welcome back the legendary Najee, who was the first-ever guest of the Fresh Coast Jazz Backstage podcast. With multiple number one albums and singles, a worldwide tour experience, and a list of accolades including multi-platinum status and Grammy nominations, Najee is truly a saxophonist and flautist extraordinaire.
From receiving the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award to launching his own record label, Blue Horn Creative, Najee's journey has been defined by passion for his artistry and the unwavering support of his fans. Gain valuable insights as he shares essential life lessons: understanding business basics, embracing risks, cherishing family, and finding success through struggle.
Discover Najee's love for aviation, his passion for giving back, and how he finds tranquility in Florida's beautiful landscapes. From hosting Thanksgiving for loved ones to cherishing meaningful relationships, Najee's wisdom is bound to resonate. As he embarks on concert tours across the US, including trips to Mexico and Rio de Janeiro, Najee's dedication to his artistry and love for his fans shine brightly. Don't miss this milestone episode filled with music, life stories, and the heartfelt wisdom of a jazz legend!
Episode Highlights
17:15 - The way the industry is at this time, the metrics have changed. Everything is about social media and all that, and just the way commerce is generated now. It's no longer necessary to have a big label to do these things. In a lot of cases, not all, but in some cases, you get into situations where they're getting most of the money and the artist is still struggling.
34:42 - I think whatever it is you choose to do is going to come with struggle. But it's through the struggles that you find your gift, your treasure. I always tell young people, "Listen, just because you think you failed at something, don't consider it a failure." Because it's through those failures, without those failures, you can't achieve success at all.
39:05 - I also believe the reality of human interaction is based on transaction, how you interact with people, how you treat them. Fortunately, for me, coming from a poor community in New York City, I can't look down at the woman or the man that's on the corner asking for dollars, because that could have been you.
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