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"Coffee with Loftis"

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Artist-to-Artist podcast where Jazz Saxophonist Keith Loftis sits down with musicians, friends and mentors discussing a wide range of topics from how each artist got started in his or her discipline, the creative process, current events and who they are away from their craft.

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Episodes

Conversation with Jazzmeia Horn

March 18, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

In episode 6 I catch up with fellow Texan and 3X Grammy Nominated Jazz Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn!! We discuss life during the pandemic, early days growing up in Dallas, TX and her new Grammy Nominated Big Band recording "Dear Love" on her newly formed record label Empress Legacy Records. 

Conversation with Bassist Matt Garrison

September 03, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In episode 5 I sit down with Bass extraordinaire, entrepreneur & app developer Matt Garrison!! We discuss life during the pandemic, Matt's history growing up in NYC with two artistic parents Dancer Roberta Escamilla Garrison and Jazz Bassist Jimmy Garrison (John Coltrane's Bassist). Early beginnings of Shape Shifter Lab, the new Matt Garrison App and performing with Whitney Houston.  www.garrisonjazz.com

Conversation with Master Drummer Michael Carvin

July 20, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In episode 4 I catch up with one of my mentors Master Drummer, educator, producer and golfer Michael Carvin!! We discuss life during the pandemic, early years playing music in Houston, performing with Bobby Womack and first time meeting Freddie Hubbard. 

Conversation with Vocalist Val Gay

June 12, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

In episode 3 I sit down with my good friend classical vocalist, financial planner & thought leader Val Gay. We discuss life during the pandemic, Val's history, education and her many organizations and businesses. Val Gay is truly inspiring! Enjoy! 

Conversation with Drummer Aaron Comess

April 26, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In episode 2 I catch up with my long time friend Drummer & fellow Texan and co-founder of the Rock Band Spin Doctors Aaron Comess! We discuss a wide range of topics from life during the pandemic, our history growing up in Dallas attending the Arts Magnet High School and how the Spin Doctors started.  7:18 http://royhargroveofficial.com Aaron Comess talking about doing gigs with Roy Hargrove back in Dallas. 12:18 http://michaelcarvin.com Aaron Comess talking about how we reconnected after 20...

Conversation with Saxophonist Ralph Moore

February 17, 2021 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

In episode 1 I catch up with my long time friend and legendary saxophonist Ralph Moore! We discuss a wide range of topics from early beginnings, to his extensive career performing with Jazz Legends and health & wellness during Covid.