
John Jarvis - Legendary Pianist And Songwriter. Motown Pianist. Ray Charles, Sting, Rod Stewart, James Taylor. Recorded With Elvis, Ringo, Harry Nilsson, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Jimmy Buffett. "Song Of The Year" Grammys For Vince Gill And The Judds!
02/21/25 • 33 min
John Jarvis is a legendary pianist and songwriter. At age 17 he was a pianist for Motown. He’s worked with artists including Ray Charles, Sting, Rod Stewart and James Taylor. He’s recorded with Elvis, Ringo, Harry Nilsson, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and Jimmy Buffett. He’s earned “Song Of The Year” Grammys for works with Vince Gill and The Judds. And he’s written songs for Cher and the Olympics.
My featured song is “With You” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).
Click HERE for the Official Video
Click HERE for All Links
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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
Click HERE for all links.
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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
Click HERE for all links.
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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
Click HERE for all links.
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
Click HERE for all links.
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
John Jarvis is a legendary pianist and songwriter. At age 17 he was a pianist for Motown. He’s worked with artists including Ray Charles, Sting, Rod Stewart and James Taylor. He’s recorded with Elvis, Ringo, Harry Nilsson, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and Jimmy Buffett. He’s earned “Song Of The Year” Grammys for works with Vince Gill and The Judds. And he’s written songs for Cher and the Olympics.
My featured song is “With You” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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The Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!
For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here.
To subscribe to the podcast click here.
To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.
To Rate and Review the podcast click here.
“Dream With Robert”. Click here.
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ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).
Click HERE for the Official Video
Click HERE for All Links
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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
Click HERE for all links.
—---------------------------------
“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
Click HERE for all links.
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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
Click HERE for all links.
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
Click HERE for all links.
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
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Alon Goldstein - Internationally Acclaimed Israeli Classical Pianist. Grammy Nominated. Performances With Worldwide Symphony Orchestras. Lieven Piano Foundation. Emerald Coast Music Alliance!
Alon Goldstein is a Grammy nominated Israeli Concert Pianist. He’s performed with major symphony orchestras around the world including in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Paris, Mexico and Russia. He’s the Artistic Director of the Lieven Piano Foundation in Vienna. He’s the founder of the Emerald Coast Music Alliance. He studied with Leon Fleisher. And he’s been elected to the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars.
My featured song is “Out Of Tahini” from the album Play by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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“Dream With Robert”. Click here.
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ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert’s new single. It’s a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”
Click HERE for All Links
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“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).
Click HERE for the Official Video
Click HERE for All Links
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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
Click HERE for all links.
—---------------------------------
“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
Click HERE for all links.
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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
Click HERE for all links.
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
Click HERE for all links.
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
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SPECIAL EPISODE - "We Are The World": 1985 Mega-Hit Ft. Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan And Many Others. 4 Grammys. Raised $80 Million For African Famine Relief. Netflix documentary!
“We Are The World” was a 1985 Mega-Hit song that featured a Who’s Who of Pop Music stars including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and many more. The song raised $80 million ($240 million in today’s dollars) to fight African Famine Relief. A documentary on Netflix called “The Greatest Night In Pop” chronicles the story.
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The Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!
For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here.
To subscribe to the podcast click here.
To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.
To Rate and Review the podcast click here.
“Dream With Robert”. Click here.
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ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert’s new single. It’s a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”
Click HERE for All Links
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“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).
Click HERE for the Official Video
Click HERE for All Links
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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
Click HERE for all links.
—---------------------------------
“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
Click HERE for all links.
—-------------------------------------
“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
Click HERE for all links.
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
Click HERE for all links.
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
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