🎙️ YOU DIG? with Steve Wiest

Episode: Denis DiBlasio — Maynard Stories, Jazz Wisdom & Life Lessons

In this episode of You Dig?, Steve Wiest sits down with legendary saxophonist, composer, and educator Denis DiBlasio for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about music, mentorship, and life on the road.

From unforgettable stories with Maynard Ferguson to encounters with jazz icons like Sonny Rollins, Count Basie, and Art Blakey, Denis shares insights that go far beyond music — touching on creativity, leadership, humor, and what it means to build a meaningful life in the arts.

This episode blends laughter, history, and hard-earned wisdom into a conversation that speaks to musicians, creatives, and anyone pursuing a life of purpose.

🎧 In this episode: • Life and lessons from t ...