Redefining Jazz Flute with Ragan Whiteside

Step into the world of contemporary jazz with the incredible Ragan Whiteside. Renowned for eight Billboard Top 10 songs and six albums, Ragan's musical prowess is unmatched. Influenced by genres ranging from Johnny Mathis to classical, her innovative approach to songwriting takes shape in surprising places - even the shower!Join Ragan as she shares her creative process, from melody sketches to studio magic with producers Bob Baldwin and her husband Dennis Johnson. Her music, a fusion of love, emotion, and pure joy, promises an uplifting experience for listeners.Tune in to explore the dynamic contrast between studio precision and live improvisation, as Ragan reveals her pre-show rituals and the vital energy required for a life on tour. With a passion for travel and a mission to redefine jazz flute, Ragan Whiteside is a force to be reckoned with. Listen now to catch a glimpse of Ragan's vibrant personality and her journey in the world of jazz. Episode Highlights:04:50- Once I have whatever popped into my head, whether it was a melody or a groove, or even just like part of a bridge, I'll sit down at my computer in front of my piano and do a sketch of it first. And then I'll do a reference flute melody on it or a vocal melody, and just keep adding to it, keep tweaking, keep messing around with it. And then once it's like a full song, like a solid song, I'll bring it to my husband, Dennis Johnson, and he will produce the song. 10:59 - I don't know anybody who's like stellar at it.  They say that there's no such thing as multitasking. It's just working on a whole lot of things in a mediocre fashion. But I just try to schedule myself, pace myself, try very hard not to burn out, and then give myself some grace when things aren't going according to plan.34:30 - I am grateful and I take none of it for granted because it's hard out here. It's hard. Even once you get on the charts, the work does not end. That is like one small aspect of the career and the marketing, and everything else that goes along with it. I just appreciate every little bit of success that I can get in my hands. ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalRagan WhitesideLinkedInFacebookInstagram