Composer-to-Composer Podcast with D.D. Jackson: Recent Episodes
D.D. Jackson
A conversation-based podcast by, for, and about composers, their lives, and the creative process, hosted by New York City-based, Emmy Award-winning composer and jazz musician D.D. Jackson. In each podcast, Jackson explores what it means to be a composer and talks to notable artists both in and related to the field, including fellow composers (with a particular emphasis on those writing for film, t.v., and other media), arrangers, orchestrators, producers, and film directors. More info on D.D. at: http://ddjackson.com
An interview with New York-based, Canadian-born composer, lyricist, performer, music director, teacher (and more!) Allison Leyton-Brown. Among our subjects are:
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the benefits/challenges of "cold calling" as a form of networking
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the potential merit of pursuing diverse musical pathways vs. trying to be more specialized
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our experiences writing for the PBS Kids show "Peg + Cat"... and more!
Visit Allison's website at: http://www.allisonleytonbrown.com
My website: http://ddjackson.com
I introduce myself as a Canadian-born, NYC-based, Emmy Award-winning composer and jazz pianist, and explain why I wanted to start this podcast by, for, and about composers and their related industry peers. I also give some information about my background and about what's in store.
Music featured in this podcast:
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INTRO MUSIC: my piece "Hopes and Dreams: Main Section and Conclusion" (excerpt) from my CD "Suite for New York" (Justin Time)
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CLOSING MUSIC: "Ma Mere L'Oye" (Ravel) for solo piano, plus my added string quartet arrangement. Originally commissioned by Questlove for his "Philly Paris Lockdown" concert at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center.
More info on me: http://ddjackson.com