Adam Glasser: Jazz Harmonica, South African Grooves & Musical Adventures! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Adam Glasser, a musician whose chromatic harmonica playing bridges the worlds of bebop, township jazz, and global fusion. Born in South Africa and based in the UK, Adam has carved out a unique voice, drawing inspiration from the legendary Toots Thielemans while forging his own musical path. We dive into his fascinating journey, from working with icons like Sting, Joe Z...

I have the pleasure of talking with Marco Riaskoff. For over 40 years, Marco was the driving force behind the legendary Master Classical Pianist (Meesterpianisten) series at the world-famous Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. This iconic series has hosted all generations of piano greats—from titans like Vladimir Horowitz, Martha Argerich and Alfred Brendel to modern masters like Daniil Trifonov, Maria Joāo Pires and Arcadi Volodos.Marco has a treasure trove of incredible stories to share, shaped by ...

In this episode, I dive into the world of Kamal Musallam, a pioneering Ud player who seamlessly blends the rich traditions of Middle Eastern sounds with the innovative energy of jazz, rock, and beyond. He collaborated with Billy Cobham and many other jazz greats. Join me as Kamal shares his journey from his early influences to his unique fusion style that defies genre boundaries. We’ll explore his creative process, the cultural inspirations behind his work, and much more.We will be touri...

I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of Toots Thielemans - I talk to harmonica players about their musical journey, how Toots influenced their music and how they find their own voice on the Harmonica with such an influential musician like Toots.In this episode I talk to the Brazilian Ha...

(I also uploaded this Episode on my "Self management for Musicians" Podcast, but I think this is interesting for everybody to listen to.)I am talking to Philippe Lemm, a great Dutch drummer who lives in New York, and who has a great course for Musicians: "How to book a Tour". In this Episode we talk about the great Concept of "a 1000 true Fans" , written by Kevin Kelly. To be a successful creator you don’t need millions. You don’t need millions of dollars or mil...

In this Episode I am talking to Lauren Kinhan. Lauren is a fantastic, versatile vocalist and songwriter from New York, who has been part of the iconic Vocal group the New York Voices for almost 30 years. She also collaborated with Bobby Mc.Ferrin, Ornette Coleman and countless other world class musicians. We met in Miami earlier this year when I performed with Lauren’s 22 year old daughter Ella Marcus, an extremely gifted singer. Laurens shares some great stories about her own jou...

In this episode I am talking to Mike Boddé. Mike is a very famous TV personality in the Netherlands, both as a Comedian and as a Pianist. Every week he conducts a live Music show on National Dutch TV which became very popular, Mike and myself have a Piano duo (we also recorded an album which you can find on all digital platforms) and we became good friends over the years. Mike Boddé is brilliant, multi talented and has a great sense of humor, but he also has ...

I am talking in Brussels with my buddy, the legendary drummer Bruno Castellucci, who played and recorded with legends like Toots Thielemans (for 43 years!), Clark Terry , Chaka Kahn, Quincy Jones, Joe Zawinul, Jaco Pastorius, Dianne Reeves, Airto Moreira….the list goes on and on. Bruno shares some fantastic stories about the legends mentioned above and much more. Bruno and myself played all over the world, mostly with Toots, and he also played with my trio, we also recorded a coupl...

In this enlightening episode I sit down with David Allen, the pioneer behind the groundbreaking productivity method, "Getting Things Done" (GTD). David takes us deep into the principles of GTD, sharing how anyone can achieve clarity and focus by capturing their tasks and ideas, and then organizing them into actionable steps. Whether you're a seasoned GTD devotee or new to the concept, David provides insightful advice on refining your personal productivity system, overcoming common pitfal...

100 Thousands of Musicians check their Spotify or Apple Music Streams / YouTube Views / Instagram likes all the time and painfully notice that there are no or hardly any listeners, views or likes. Jimi W. is a Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Producer from the US. I stumbled upon a great video he posted on his YouTube Channel ( Sitting with Jimi) entitled: What If No One Is Listening To Your Music. Jimi W. , a great character, gives great advice, in a well spoken and humorist way...

In this Episode I meet the Norwegian Saxophonist Ola Asdahl Rokkones, who is from one the most Northern Cities on earth: Tromsø in Northern Norway, a 10 hour drive north of the arctic circle. Ola invited me many times to play in this stunningly beautiful part of the world, the coldest place I’ve ever been to. We also recorded an album: the Autumn Sessions which you can find on all digital Platforms. We talk about Ola's musical life in such a remote place, where there is surprisingly muc...

I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of Toots Thielemans - I talk to harmonica players about their musical journey, how Toots influenced their music and how they find their own voice on the Harmonica with such an influential musician like Toots.In this Episode I talk to Hendrik Meurkens...

I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of Toots- I talk to harmonica players about their musical journey, how Toots influenced their music and how they find their own voice on the Harmonica with such an influential musician like Toots.In this episode I talk with the charismatic Harmonica ...

Join host Mike del Ferro in a captivating conversation with drummer and Entrepeneur Sebastian Netta. Sebastian shares his story about his very successful portable stage which he designed for outdoor live performances in nature, offering the audience a unique musical experience. Website: https://www.wuw-konzerte.deSend me a text message with your questions, comments or requests for topics. My Music, Schedule, Piano Transcriptions(PDF) and Socials on www.mikedelferro.comI also host another Podc...

In this Episode I am being interviewed by my long time buddy, Sebastian Netta from Münster, Germany. We talk about my travels to Australia, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and some other countries as well. We will record more episodes in the near future. Sebastian Netta is a fantastic Drummer, Composer and Musical Entrepreneur. There will be another episode out soon where I interview Sebastian about his music and his PORTABLE stage, which is mind blowing and very succe...

In this Episode I sat down with the extraordinary Dutch singer Femke Smit, well known in the Samba / Brazilian Music World in Brazil. You'll discover the captivating narrative of Femke Smit's life, tracing her path from the picturesque canals of Holland to the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro, where the rhythms of Samba reign supreme. Born with a love for music in her heart, Femke's tale is one of unwavering passion and dedication to her craft. Hear how her encounters with legen...

In this episode I am being interviewd by Angelique van Os. Angelique is a Dutch music journalist and founder of the online travel platform: Pure Off the Road, together with the amazing Photographer Henk Bothof. The pictures on their website are stunning and what we all have in common is our love for music and traveling the world. In this episode we talk about several countries I have visited: South Africa, Tuva (the Russian part of Mongolia), my career, fascination for languages, ...

In this gripping episode, join Deborah J. Carter and Mike del Ferro as they recount their extraordinary journey to the heart of Myanmar (Burma) in pursuit of the enchanting world of traditional music. Little did they know that their musical odyssey would quickly transform into an unexpectedly intense and almost traumatic experience.Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Myanmar as Deborah and Mike share their encounters with talented local musicians, showcasing the mesmerizing melo...

Occasionally I will post some Episodes on this Podcast about Mental stuff most Musicians deal with. Everything I talk about in these kind of episodes I experienced myself. This Episode might sound a bit simplistic, but I am telling you, if you follow up on this advice you will feel much better on stage!Send me a text message with your questions, comments or requests for topics.My Music, Schedule, Piano Transcriptions(PDF) and Socials on www.mikedelferro.comI also host another Podcast: "S...

Step into the enchanting world of music as acclaimed Jazz pianist and composer, Mike del Ferro, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his latest solo piano recording for the high end audio label "Sound Liaison" . In this captivating episode, join our host as they dive deep into the artistic process, inspirations, and personal anecdotes that shaped this remarkable musical endeavor. Send me a text message with your questions, comments or requests for topics. My Music, Schedule, Pian...