Hailing from Reading, Pennsylvania, Seth Ebersole has performed as a bandleader and sideman at such venues as the Detroit Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Basel Tattoo.
He has appeared and recorded with such artists as Terell Stafford, Walter Smith III, Jon Faddis, and Gordon Goodwin.
In 2018, Seth released his debut record “Sometimes I’m Happy” and is currently producing his followup record, “Dear Emily”.
He previously held the title of Jazz Artist in Residence at Saginaw Valley State University and In 2021, won the position of baritone saxophonist with the Airmen of Note, the United States Air Force’s Premier Jazz Ensemble.
Seth holds a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University and was mentored by Dick Oatts of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra as well as the great tenor saxophonists, Diego Rivera and Timothy Warfield Jr. Seth resides in the National Capital Region and continues to perform nationally and internationally.
Seth is currently the baritone saxophonist for the United States Air Force Band, The Airmen of Note.
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⬇️ Find exactly what you’re looking for in the episode by using the timestamps below:
00:00 Introduction
03:02 Earliest mentor/s
08:01 Why musical theatre is a big influence on him
11:36 Emily Dickinson’s poetry in relation to his music
15:05 Inspiration behind his upcoming song ‘Dear Emily’
26:19 Process for roadmaps for other musicians
30:13 Listen and reflect to ‘The Very Nearest Room’
43:08 Listen and reflect to ‘Any Happy Flower’
50:31 The best way to get through complicated harmony
54:58 The story behind his Instagram handle
58:58 What practicing is supposed to be
01:01:30 How to handle practicing in front of others
01:13:09 His audition experience
01:21:38 The right head space for musicians
🔗Seth Ebersole’s Instagram and Bio!
- Seth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bari__potter/
- About Seth: https://www.music.af.mil/Home/Biographies/Display/Article/3108908/seth-ebersole/
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