Episode 131
The Balance of Jazz and Joy with Kim Scott
Dive into a melodious blend of family, tours, and tunes in this inspiring episode of Fresh Coast Jazz Backstage. Host Carl Brown is joined by contemporary jazz sensation Kim Scott, chatting about the sweet harmony of hard work and recognition in the music world. From family celebrations to the realities of touring life, Kim gives a candid look at her world.
The episode kicks into high gear with a snippet of Kim and her family's cruising escapades, while also touching on the careful orchestration of her tour dates around family commitments and audience engagements.
Kim discusses her process for crafting new music, with her album set for 2025 and singles queuing up for a 2024 release, and we get a first taste of her new single "Like Butter". As they delve into the industry, Kim offers nuggets of wisdom on the importance of business savvy for musicians.
Looking ahead, she eagerly anticipates her performance at the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival and her love for her stand-out track "Magic City Streets". Kim's rooted in her artistic and personal life, ensuring that each performance is an authentic experience for her audience.
Episode Highlights:
02:30 - The Complexity of Music Production: "I mean, from beginning to end, you know, the easy part is playing our instrument. And even that part is because we spend hours and hours practicing and refining and writing and writing, you know. But to actually, you know, finish the the song and then choose a producer. And then, you know, if it's not your band to record with, choose the musicians that are gonna be on that recording. And then thinking about who's gonna mix it, who's gonna master it, what does the image look like for branding, and who's gonna push the record. I mean, there's so many parts, you know, and, you know, really when you're writing with someone, you know, you're putting your baby in their hands."
17:51 - Understanding Celebrities Beyond the Spotlight: "You know, he you you meet him and you think he's kinda Mhmm. That person is kinda off, you know, not off, so he doesn't want to interact. But one of them, he is so kind and so down to earth, he and his wife."
21:31- Humility in the Spotlight: "As far as me personally, and I like to try to stay humble. I try to be as grounded as possible, you know, to the point that sometimes when I wake up in the morning, my husband goes, are you excited? You know, because we would have just gotten a great call or a great ask. And I'm like, he was like, well, why are you not like and I said, well, I had that moment on the inside, and I'm very grateful. I prayed about it, and I thank god for it, but I want to stay grounded. So I got work to do, and I'm just gonna keep going."
46:09 - Balancing Career and Family: "I look into all of those things because I have a full time job, I have to be selective about that as well and because I still have a child at home. My son will graduate this year, so it'll be different next year. But there's a lot to manage because that family is important to us and I wanna make sure, you know, we have that time as well."
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