Grooving to Colorful Rhythms with Demetrius Nabors

Our guest for this episode is none other than the multi-talented Demetrius Nabors, who is a Grammy-nominated producer, pianist, composer, and arranger. His journey is a vibrant mix of diverse influences, including gospel, R&B, and fusion - all culminating in the contemporary jazz we know and love. Discover his creative process, and learn about the unique rituals that ignite his inspiration. This episode is not just about music. We also delve into a less explored side of Demetrius and how he balances his dual life as an accountant and a musician. He brings a unique perspective to both fields, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs.Get a glimpse into his family life, his passion for playing for other artists, and the backstory to his colorful nickname "Krayon." Join us for an insightful conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and the joy of making music. Don't miss out on Demetrius Nabors' soulful melodies and the stories that shaped them.Episode Highlights:16:07 - The cool thing for me is whenever I remake a song or a classic, it's because I love that song. When I was young, I used to love listening to it, just the vocals, the groove of it. I loved it. So, whenever I remake a song, that's because I just love the song.21:11 - I think everyone who has their own business or aspire to be an entrepreneur, they need to take accounting just to understand the language and also see where your money is going. 33:29 - When I'm writing and producing, it's a puzzle. Everything, number one we work on the groove. So, when I get the band there and then get the artists involved, it's just like a puzzle putting it together. And sometimes we may go back because I might hear something else at the recording. I'm like, "Okay, we could take this part of this climax."  We're telling the story. ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalDemetrius Nabors