Podcasts interviews Meaningful Musical Conversations Episode 4 Michael Fortunato: The Art of Entertaining, Relationship between Performer and Audience, Innovation in Music and Life, Musicians as Community Leaders.

Episode 4 Michael Fortunato: The Art of Entertaining, Relationship between Performer and Audience, Innovation in Music and Life, Musicians as Community Leaders.

Published: Aug. 25, 2019, 2:26 p.m.

Today\u2019s guest is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.\xa0He plays tenor and baritone sax, clarinet, flute and any other woodwind instrument he can get his hands on. While he is well known and loved in the local music community and beyond for being a versatile player of many genres, I know him as a killer jazz musician, passionate, generous and creative, with very big ears and the ability to connect with anyone.\nHe also happens to be a community development consultant who travels the world, and a kind and humble man. Today\u2019s guest is Michael Fortunato.\nIn this entertaining and energetic episode we cover a lot of territory. The importance of play, community building, musicians as natural community leaders, and mental health are just a few of the topics discussed. You will find plenty of laughter and silliness interspersed with interesting reflections and ponderings.\nWe hope you enjoy this episode of Meaningful Musical Conversations. Please feel free to leave a comment, like, and share with friends if you feel so moved.\nNotes from Michael:\xa0\n"I have to give credit to my woodwinds teacher, Jimmy Guerra, who was the driving force behind how I play today. He taught me how to teach myself, and did the best he could given the limited time we had together."\n\u201dInnovation happens at the nexus of unlike things.\u201d\nHere is a link to the book Michael highly recommends:\nThe Medici Effect\xa0\nBalanced Breakfast