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Jazz Flyte Podcast

Jazz Flyte Podcast

Written by: Darrell Scott
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Welcome to “The Jazz Flyte Podcast, where we will dive into the lives and careers of the Jazz Legends who’ve left a rhythmic imprint on the world. Be prepared each week to reminisce on the highs and the lows of their musical journey, and the trials that sculpted their timeless musical gems. We’ll preserve the legacy of these extraordinary maestros and find inspiration in the melodies of their lives. Subscribe now and never miss a beat!Copyright Darrell Scott Music
Episodes
  • 155: Why Bob Baldwin Believes Artists Should Own Their Music

    155: Why Bob Baldwin Believes Artists Should Own Their Music
    Sep 27 2026
    What does it take to build a music career that lasts for decades while still owning the work you've created?

    On this episode of The Jazz Flyte Podcast, I sit down with pianist, producer, radio host and entrepreneur Bob Baldwin for a conversation about music, longevity, collaboration and the business behind the art.

    Bob takes me back to his beginnings as a pianist inspired by his father and explains how his career eventually expanded into radio, producing, arranging, entrepreneurship and running his own record label. He also shares the discipline behind his productivity and a surprisingly simple philosophy: instead of trying to create an entire album at once, focus on creating one song at a time.

    We also talk about how technology has changed the recording process. Bob appreciates what technology makes possible, but he believes there is still something powerful about musicians creating together in the same room and responding to one another in real time.

    Bob shares his role in helping create more space within smooth jazz for flute players and women artists, including his work with Ragan Whiteside, Althea Rene and Kim Scott.

    We also get into the relationships behind a lasting music career. From Will Downing to Pieces of a Dream, Bob explains why successful collaborations aren't simply about finding talented musicians. Chemistry, relationships and the right energy matter too.

    And then we get to a subject every independent musician should be thinking about: ownership.
    Bob talks about mentoring emerging artists and why he believes understanding your rights, royalties and ownership can be more valuable than simply signing with a major label. He points to artists and entrepreneurs including Prince, Michael Jackson, Bob James, Dave Grusin and Herb Alpert as examples that influenced the way he thinks about the business of music.

    After decades in the industry, Bob is still writing, recording, mentoring and looking for the next idea.
    This conversation is about what happens when you stop thinking only about making music and start thinking about building something that can last.

    Connect with Bob: https://www.bobbaldwin.com/
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    36 mins
  • 154: From Cleveland to the National Stage | Sarah’s Girl

    154: From Cleveland to the National Stage | Sarah’s Girl
    Sep 20 2026
    What happens when music isn't something you choose, but something that has been part of you for as long as you can remember?

    On this episode of The Jazz Flyte Podcast, I sit down with Cleveland vocalist Sarah’s Girl, also known as Stacy, for a conversation about family, performing, finding her place in music and the personal story behind the name audiences know her by.

    Stacy grew up surrounded by music. Her family had a gospel choir, her mother was a musician, her father was a musician and singing became such a natural part of her childhood that she doesn't remember making a decision to become a singer.

    We talk about the surprising contrast between who she is away from the stage and who audiences see when she performs. Stacy describes herself as an introvert who enjoys solitude, yet she has been performing in front of audiences since she was a child. At 12 years old, she sang lead with a 1,000-voice choir before an arena filled with thousands of people.

    Stacy also shares the personal meaning behind Sarah’s Girl. Her mother, Sarah, was a well-known Cleveland musician, and people would recognize Stacy as “Sarah’s girl.” After her mother passed, Stacy adopted the name as a tribute to her.

    We also get into the opportunities that have taken her beyond Cleveland. After James Lloyd of Pieces of a Dream heard her perform, an invitation to sing with the group eventually grew into touring with them. Stacy has now spent several years on the road with Pieces of a Dream and has also performed background vocals for artists including Anthony Hamilton.

    And then there's her own music. We talk about “One Day at a Time” and her new single “Easy Life,” which has been gaining radio exposure beyond Cleveland.

    This conversation is about a singer whose career has taken her onto some very big stages while the name she carries keeps her connected to where her musical story began.

    Connect with Sarah's Girl: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsgirlmusic/
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    40 mins
  • 153: Why This Young Jazz Artist Thinks Beyond Music

    153: Why This Young Jazz Artist Thinks Beyond Music
    Sep 13 2026
    What happens when playing one instrument, working in one genre or following one creative path simply isn't enough?

    On this episode of The Jazz Flyte Podcast, I sit down with Ellis Hamilton, a 27-year-old saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer whose creative ambitions stretch from contemporary jazz to film scoring and beyond.

    Ellis shares how his love of music developed without being confined by genre. While jazz and smooth jazz became important parts of his journey, he grew up listening across musical styles and following whatever naturally captured his ear. Along the way, mentors including Najee and saxophone coach Skip Pruitt helped influence the musician he was becoming.

    But Ellis isn't interested in only performing.

    His fascination with film and music started early. By his teens, he was experimenting with creating his own films and writing and recording the music to accompany them. That passion eventually led him to Berklee, where he pursued performance and film scoring, and he has since scored several short films, including an award-winning project in which he also acted.

    We talk about his creative process and why some of his best ideas begin without knowing exactly where they're going. Instead of forcing every piece of music into a predetermined genre or emotion, Ellis allows himself to experiment, follow an idea and see what it becomes.

    We also discuss his ability to move between saxophone, drums, piano, bass, composing and singing, as well as his collaboration with Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Barry Eastmond. Ellis also shares the story behind his interpretation of “Best Part,” which began as a social media cover before developing into a single.

    And at only 27, he's nowhere near finished. Ellis wants to continue performing and recording while expanding further into scoring for film, television and theme parks, creative writing, filmmaking and even writing a musical.

    This conversation is a look at a young artist who isn't asking himself to choose one lane. He's discovering just how many roads his creativity can take him down.

    Connect with Ellis: https://www.ellishamilton.com/
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    35 mins
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