The Mike del Ferro - Podcast
Created by International Award winning Pianist and World Traveler Mike del Ferro, who played with Jazz legends like Toots Thielemans, Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Branford Marsalis and many others
Mike is a world-renowned pianist and musical adventurer who has spent his life exploring the globe and immersing himself in different cultures. His passion for music has taken him to over a 100 countries, where he has absorbed the local sounds and incorporated them into his own unique style.
With his vast musical knowledge and experience, Mike del Ferro now brings his talents to the world of podcasting. His podcast is a fascinating journey through the intersections of music and culture, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians and other creative individuals from around the world.
Each episode is a window into the rich tapestry of global music, as Mike del Ferro shares his insights and experiences from his travels. Whether you're a musician, a music lover, or simply someone interested in learning about different cultures, this podcast is a must-listen.
Join Mike del Ferro as he takes you on a musical journey around the world, sharing his passion for music and his love of cultural exchange. This is the perfect podcast for anyone who wants to explore the world through the universal language of music.
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Episodes
28 episodes
29 My Special Friendship with Jack DeJohnette, beyond Music - with Frans van der Hoeven
(Many of you have asked if there are any recordings of our performances with Jack. There is footage available on my YouTube channel. You can find links to these videos—and everything else—by visiting my website at
28 Master Drummer Lucas van Merwijk: Latin Rhythms, Education & Chinese Triumphs.
Today, I’m sitting down with incredible drummer Lucas van Merwijk.In this episode, we look back at his impressive career behind the drums. We talk about his deep connection to Latin music, his passion for teaching the next generation of ...
27 The Lyrical Bass of Paul Berner (feat. Stories of Lionel Hampton)
Paul Berner is known not just for who he has played with, but for how he plays—with a deep, resonant soulfulness that anchors every track. In this episode, we sit down to discuss his time with legends like Lionel Hampton, but we also d...
26 World Class Swing & Stride Pianist: Bram Wijnands
In this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend and musical colleague, the incredible pianist Bram Wijnands. While we both started our journeys studying music together in the Netherlands, Bram took a path that led him straight to the cradl...
25 Bulletproof Entrepreneurs: Pianist Mike del Ferro on Success, Discipline & Music (in Dutch)
In Dutch, but you can also watch this Episode on YouTube with English Subtitles or Listen with Automatic Translation. Pianist en Wereldreiziger Mike del Ferro vertelt openhartig over muziek...
24 Echoes of Toots Thielemans - Mike del Ferro (yours truly) being interviewed about Toots
I recently sat down with Alexandre Piret, a dedicated researcher and musicologist who is currently conducting in-depth academic research on the life and music of Toots Thielemans.In this episode, which is part of my Podcast...
23 Echoes of Toots Thielemans: Adam Glasser from South Africa / UK.
Adam Glasser: Jazz Harmonica, South African Grooves & Musical Adventures!In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Adam Glasser, a musician whose chromatic harmonica playing bridges the worlds of bebop, township jazz, an...
22 More then 40 Years of Excellence: Marco Riaskoff & The World’s Best Pianists
I have the pleasure of talking with Marco Riaskoff. For over 40 years, Marco was the driving force behind the legendary Master Classical Pianist (Meesterpianisten) series at the world-famous Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. This iconic series has ho...
21: Strings of the Desert: The Musical Journey of Kamal Musallam
In this episode, I dive into the world of Kamal Musallam, a pioneering Ud player who seamlessly blends the rich traditions of Middle Eastern sounds with the innovative energy of jazz, rock, and beyond. He collaborated with Billy Cobham and many...
20 Echoes of Toots Thielemans - Harmonica Talks - Gabriel Grossi from Brazil
I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of ...
19 Why you only need a 1000 true Fans to make a living. (Kevin Kelly)
(I also uploaded this Episode on my "Self management for Musicians" Podcast, but I think this is interesting for everybody to listen to.)I am talking to Philippe Lemm, a great Dutch drummer who lives in New York, and who has a gre...
18 Lauren Kinhan - New York Voices who collaborated with Bobby McFerrin and many others.
In this Episode I am talking to Lauren Kinhan. Lauren is a fantastic, versatile vocalist and songwriter from New York, who has been part of the iconic Vocal group the New York Voices for almost 30 years. She also collaborated w...
17 Mike Boddé, famous Dutch Comedian and Pianist.
In this episode I am talking to Mike Boddé. Mike is a very famous TV personality in the Netherlands, both as a Comedian and as a Pianist. Every week he conducts a live Music show on National Dutch TV which became very popular,&nb...
16 Iconic drummer Bruno Castellucci who played with Toots Thielemans for 43 years.
I am talking in Brussels with my buddy, the legendary drummer Bruno Castellucci, who played and recorded with legends like Toots Thielemans (for 43 years!), Clark Terry , Chaka Kahn, Quincy Jones, Joe Zawinul, Jaco Pastorius, Dianne Re...
15 Talking with best-selling author David Allen about "Getting Things Done"
In this enlightening episode I sit down with David Allen, the pioneer behind the groundbreaking productivity method, "Getting Things Done" (GTD). David takes us deep into the principles of GTD, sharing how anyone can achieve clarity and focus b...
14: What if No One is Listening to your Music....sitting with Jimi W.
100 Thousands of Musicians check their Spotify or Apple Music Streams / YouTube Views / Instagram likes all the time and painfully notice that there are no or hardly any listeners, views or likes. Jimi W. is a Singer, Songwriter, ...
13: A great Saxophonist at the end of the World.
In this Episode I meet the Norwegian Saxophonist Ola Asdahl Rokkones, who is from one the most Northern Cities on earth: Tromsø in Northern Norway, a 10 hour drive north of the arctic circle. Ola invited me many times to play in t...
12 Echoes of Toots Thielemans - Harmonica Talks: Hendrik Meurkens from New York
I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of ...
11 Echoes of Toots Thielemans - Harmonica Talks: Pablo Fagundes from Brazil
I had the great honor to play with Toots Thielemans for 10 years, he passed away in 2016 and the last years I have been doing a Toots tribute all over the world with many outstanding harmonica players. In these episodes - Echoes of ...
10 An Ultimate Outdoor Concert Experience: The Succes Story Behind Sebastian Netta's Portable Stage
Join host Mike del Ferro in a captivating conversation with drummer and Entrepeneur Sebastian Netta. Sebastian shares his story about his very successful portable stage which he designed for outdoor live performances in nature, offering the aud...
#9 Mike's travels to Australia, Hong Kong, China and Vietnam. With Sebastian Netta.
In this Episode I am being interviewed by my long time buddy, Sebastian Netta from Münster, Germany. We talk about my travels to Australia, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and some other countries as well. We will record more episodes in...
8 From Amsterdam to Rio: Dutch Singer Femke Smit, a welcome guest in the Brazilian Samba World.
In this Episode I sat down with the extraordinary Dutch singer Femke Smit, well known in the Samba / Brazilian Music World in Brazil. You'll discover the captivating narrative of Femke Smit's life, tracing her path from the pi...
#7 Mike talks about his World Travels and Career, interviewed by Angelique van Os.
In this episode I am being interviewd by Angelique van Os. Angelique is a Dutch music journalist and founder of the online travel platform: Pure Off the Road, together with the amazing Photographer Henk Bothof. The pictures on ...
#6 Musical Travel Stories: Myanmar (Burma) Mike del Ferro & Deborah J.Carter.
In this gripping episode, join Deborah J. Carter and Mike del Ferro as they recount their extraordinary journey to the heart of Myanmar (Burma) in pursuit of the enchanting world of traditional music. Little did they know that their musical ody...
4 Stage Fright No More: Simple Advice to Conquer Your Fear
Occasionally I will post some Episodes on this Podcast about Mental stuff most Musicians deal with. Everything I talk about in these kind of episodes I experienced myself. This Episode might sound a bit simplistic, but I am telling...