The Universal Language of Music with Carl Cox

Join us for an exciting episode with multi-talented, professional musician and music teacher, Carl Cox, who plays a variety of wind instruments, such as the saxophone. He was taught by his grandfather and grew up listening to contemporary jazz. He talks about how he got his start in the music industry. His unique sound and infectious funk style have earned him several collaborations.Find out more about his upcoming album release titled "Universal Language," which combines new material along with some of his previous releases. Hear why he believes that music is a universal language and learn the best advice he gives to young players just starting out. Plus, find out what Italian food or alcohol would make it onto Carl's dream dinner party and what he does in his spare time.Carl looks forward to growing both as an artist and performing live at big festivals this year. Don't miss this fascinating discussion where we dive deep into Carl's life in music.Episode Highlights13:07 - They're edgy and they're contemporary. I thought they had this tune on there. I think it was called Sunny Moon. Real upbeat joint and I'm like, "Oh, I'm feeling this and it's kind of vibing through my soul." And I said, "I need to come up with a vibe similar to this," because I just got inspired by something I had heard.15:01 - I don't think people realize, they see you on stage but they don't know the journey that took you to get there, and the daily grind of continuing to develop your craft as an artist.19:13 - When you're the artist, all eyes on you. They want to see the great musicianship first and foremost, but a dynamic interaction with the crowd that you can work the crowd and you can get them involved with what you're doing, and you encompass everybody with you on the stage. It's not you just viewing music to the crowd. You're bringing them in with you.ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalCarl Cox