Richard DeRosa
One of the most consistently creative and prolific writers on the planet is also one of our best educators. Rich DeRosa does it ALL. Check out out his wonderful episode...
The great Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, educator, drummer, and pianist Richard DeRosa stops by the You Dig front porch to share a heapin’ helpin’ of wisdom nuggets! Director of jazz arranging at The University of North Texas, critically acclaimed writer for Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Gary Dial and Dick Oatts, Mel Lewis, the WDR Big Band and countless others Rich is the real deal!
Join us as Rich shares stories of his early years, his creative process, how he goes about teaching his amazing students at UNT and all along the way cracks me up with his compelling humor. If you’re looking for an entry point into the You Dig oeuvre, THIS is the episode for you. You dig?