9: Artistic Director Diane Downs

Jazz pedagogy, hangin’ out with the chickens, and the hilarity of working with children.

In this episode I talk to educator and artistic director Diane Downs, the founder of The Louisville Leopard Percussionists and a big believer in the power of music and kids’ potential to tap into it as a form of self-expression.

 

Music

Show Opening Mix: Brand New – Salt-n-Pepa, Brand New – Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake), Brand New Key – Melanie. Brand New – Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest)

CLOUDS - Prince

YYZ - Rush cover by The Louisville Leopard Percussionists

It's Not Impossible - Ben Sollee

Show Closing Mix: Brand New Funk – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Brand New You’re Retro – Tricky, Brand New Me – Dusty Springfield, Brand New Me – Isaac Hayes

 

Watch List

Louisville Leopard Percussionists – Zeppelin!

Louisville Leopard Percussionists – Crazy Train

Louisville Leopards perform - Seven Nation Army

Louisville Leopard Percussionists (Beginners) - So Danco Samba

Louisville Leopard Percussionists (Steel Drums) – Katy Perry’s Firework

 

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