Episode 15

Growing A Career In Jazz Music with David P. Stevens

In today’s episode, your host Carl Brown introduces us to David P. Stevens who’s an LA Bass Guitarist with 8 albums in his credit and who's worked with some of the top artists in the genre. He has played some of the country’s top jazz festivals and is becoming known for his high energy stage shows. 

David talks about his love of music and how it started when he was young. He also shares some of his musical inspirations and influences throughout his career. He gives us a little sneak peek on how he creates his music and the process that he goes through. In the ‘Bout It or Doubt It segment, he gives his opinion about Eggnog and Pumpkin Pie from the Food and Beverage category. In the last segment of the show, David shares his inspirations, his hobbies, favorite holiday and much more. You can listen to Shake It Off, Brighter Days and I Just Can’t Wait. 

Episode Highlights:

01:41 I started out in church, my father was a pastor and whoever didn’t show up is the instrument that you play that Sunday. 

02:33 I was one of those kids who was consumed by music. It was every genre and it didn’t matter. 

09:39 My process is different every time, sometimes it’ll be a melody, sometimes it may even be a drum pattern. 

11:25 I usually know what statement I want to make by the beginning of the song so once I’ve reached it at the end, I can say that was good. 

28:17 I went to school and got my Master’s Degree in Business with an Entertainment and Music Focus. 

Contact:

Fresh Coast Jazz Festival

David P. Stevens

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