The Jazz for Peace™ Podcast featuring Rick DellaRatta

Previously known as "Novastar" in the Star Wars/lightsaber community, actor & author Matthew Carauddo has 15+ years of experience in fencing, staged combat and martial arts in addition to his extraordinary book series with a new release set for this December! A background that also inspired Rick's performance of the Brazilian Jazz Classic "Manha de Carnaval".  Visit the...

Based on his book The Daily Six which consists of Willingness, Quiet time, Service, Love and Forgiveness, Gratitude and Action, John explains how “a Gift of Devastation” changed his life for the better which he is passing forward to help others in profoundly positive ways inspiring two performances by Rick of Bruno Martino’s  “Estate” and the Miles Davis Classic “Solar”. Contact John & get you...

With his new book “LET IT OUT: Unlocking Creativity to Access Authentic Expression,” Gregg Stewart is committed to you living a more creative life. Join us for this riveting conversation which then inspires Rick to an especially  creative rendition of the Jazz Classic  "Sweet Lorraine". Unlock YOUR creativity with a copy of "Let It Out" by Gregg Stewart available now at Amazon....

Armed with her best selling book “CONEtrolled: How we've lost our freedom and how to reclaim it”, author and social innovator Nava Israel is on a mission to awaken us from our system-induced stupor and build a better future. Join us for this inspiring conversation which also features a unique performance by Rick of the timeless Jazz classic  “Willow Weep For Me”. Find out more about The Cone M...

Episode 24 brings us Thomas R Wilson, founder of R&H Creative Advocacy and Storytelling. Listen to Thomas and Rick talk about empathy and compassion-based care highlighted by a musical selectin by Rick at minute 19 that goes from "Sinatra Swing" to "Avant Garde Sublime"! Contact Thomas at: https://www.rhcreativeadvocacyandstorytelling.net/ ⁠https://linktr.ee/ndttrpg https:/...

Armed with peer reviewed ammo, these two esteemed guests answer important questions and give us the opportunity to either debunk what they say or make the most of each moment that we have. We invite you to try both options by listening to this extraordinary conversation highlighted by a musical performance by Rick of Don McLean's classic “Starry Starry Night” at minute 44. See the prestigious list...

Learn about the extraordinary ramifications of a recent scientific discovery called the default mode network (DMN) and how it can make a massive difference for you in this extraordinary interview highlighted by a scientific analysis of a live Rick DellaRatta Jazz Improvisation! Contact Hosein Kouros-Mehr and get your copy of Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive to help YOU master the...

Learn all about The Solutions Party in this "must see" episode where Jazz for Peace™ Founder Rick DellaRatta shows Party founder Evan Jaqua how to obtain the same funding that has already helped over 850 of the worlds most outstanding causes with the hope that HIS outstanding cause will be NEXT with live music medley of Coltrane, DellaRatta & Gershwin at minute 51. Find our more at w...

Michael A. Forman is an engaging communicator and a leading expert at making networking fun and profitable in the end. You will love this engaging interview as Rick musically demonstrates in live performances the winning techniques from his book “Networking Unleashed” with hopes to help Michaels favorite charity Tunnel to Towers Foundation Contact Michael and get Your Copy of “Networking Unleashed...

John Lumgair tells us about his latest animation project which revolves around a group of misfits led by a Jazz-playing Cow., while Rick takes off on a musical journey to Crack the Coltrane Code in this must see episode! Contact John at: https://www.jazzcow.co.uk/ Help Jazz for Peace take the World from ZERO to ONE!!! Learn More HERE: ⁠https://youtu.be/ugZAHvdqz2U?si=XAyiJBRfGajhWC0K&t=1410⁠ J...

Dawna has dedicated over 25 years to helping individuals embark on profound journeys of personal growth and prosperity. Her heart-centered approach to healing and coaching has a unique ability to reprogram the subconscious mind, leading to remarkable transformations in the lives of her clients, inspiring an extraordinary Jazz rendition of one of her favorite Simon & Garfunkel songs performed L...

Buckle up for an exciting journey as the JAZZforPEACE podcast welcomes Jim Marshall, the inventor of Septemics to tell us all about it along with a musical selection by Rick which also takes us into "uncharted waters"! Visit Jim at:  www.septemics.com  where you can also buy his amazing book Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena ~ Analysis, Prediction & Management of Human Affair...

This seasoned nonprofit leader, TEDx speaker, and executive coach with a proven track record can help YOU to “Change the world without losing yourself". Offering Leadership with less stress, greater impact and more joy. Enjoy this amazing interview and Rick's very special medley of Coltrane, DellaRatta and Armstrong, then contact Rachel for your free Discovery Coaching Session at  https:/...

The world of diabetes is a confusing place filled with information that’s right, wrong or misleading. In this episode, the Jazz for Peace™ Podcast tackles Diabetes with Chet Galaska, Author of “ The Diabetes Book: What Everyone Should Know ”. Stay tuned for an honest and thoughtful conversation filled with important facts and details along with a musical tribute by Rick to an afflicted relative of...

Being that Jazz for Peace™ was inspired by the words of a Poem written by Rick DellaRatta from a rooftop less than 1/4 mile away from the World Trade Center Towers on the fateful day of 9/11, you can surely imagine how delighted we are to feature the emerging Washington D.C. based Poet Jeffrey Charles Fleming along with his  extraordinary new book titled  “My First 17”. Enjoy this exciting intervi...

Newcomer Lesley Pazdzioch unveils her latest workshop with the goal of  "teaching individuals how to heal themselves" in tandem with her new podcast "Life Made Easier" while Rick performs a medley of Monk, DellaRatta, and the Horace Silver's Classic "Peace". https://www.lesleypazdzioch.com Ready to WALK THE WALK? THREE EASY WAYS to Help Jazz for Peace get the WORL...

Author Barry LaBov tells us about important lessons that he learned along the way that now enable him to help others through his breakthrough book “The Power of Differentiation" while Rick reveals his own 6° of separation with Music greats Freddie Mercury and Artie Shaw in this exciting episode which also features the music of Rick DellaRatta, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane!

The roundabout journey of today’s Guest Dan Ramm taking him from building contractor to Emmy nominated & award-winning writer/producer to Author of his new book "Long Branch: Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story." inspires an equally roundabout musical journey as host Rick DellaRatta chooses a medley of Harry Nilsson's Without You which segues into the first versi...

What if I told you that everything you think you know about William Shakespeare is wrong? That he never wrote a single published word in his life and was actually illiterate? That is what you're about about to find out now as the JAZZforPEACE podcast interviews author Robert Boog as he talks about his blockbuster new book “The Trial of William Shakespeare: A Love Story” and the fascinating rev...

“Let’s Celebrate America!” ~ Author Christian Ray Flores takes us on a journey from South America to Russia to the USA as he unravels his amazing NEW Book “Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America” and inspires the Brazilian Jazz of Host Rick DellaRatta’s live performance at Minute 41 in this very special July 4th Episode! For the latest updates on Christian and his amazing book go to: www.bigre...

Join us as we discuss ADHD and Creativity with Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos. Explore how Creatives can be able to follow their passions and live the life that they love along with a unique musical medley performed live by host Rick DellaRatta of "God Only Knows", his own FREE J.A., and "Moon and Sand". Learn more by contacting Shane at: https://www.creatingorderfro...

Rick takes the JAZZforPEACE podcast into summer with his rendition of George Gershwin's Summertime from the Opera Porgy & Bess while Ukranian-Canadian Author Andy Semotiuk reveals the incredible story of legenday Superstar Solomea Krushelnytska, the world's leading soprano in the golden age of opera, while discussing the extraordinary and destructive similarities of envy going back to...

Rick awakens the spirits of Nat King Cole and Michael Brecker with his unique rendition of Charlie Chaplin's Classic Song "Smile" and our Special Guest Mary Trudeau keeps the intensity going with a riveting conversation about our planet, our water, and her inspirational children's book, A Tale of Two Planets! And if all of that wasn't already enough, even MORE extraordinary i...

Rick "Loves New York in June" with an improvisation that in addition to Frank Sinatra also channels Fats Waller, Cecil Taylor and Igor Stravinsky while having a riveting conversation with mathematician and Game Changing Solution Maker Noah Healy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-healy/) about his latest project to bring proper price discovery to the commodity markets while also exploring...

"if you like the Sopranos, you'll love this new book The Jersey Death Squad by Mark Meding" ~ Rick DellaRatta Listen to Mark & Rick talk in detail about this endearing story about four friends who grew up together in rural northern New Jersey in this exciting episode - then Click Here to buy NOW! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3843KFB?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FPTT9HSWDG76V70NSKQ1&r...