Paul Berner is known not just for who he has played with, but for how he plays—with a deep, resonant soulfulness that anchors every track. In this episode, we sit down to discuss his time with legends like Lionel Hampton, but we also dive deep into his craft. We explore how he develops his signature beautiful sound, his melodic approach to the bass, and the emotional depth he brings to the instrument.

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In this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend and musical colleague, the incredible pianist Bram Wijnands. While we both started our journeys studying music together in the Netherlands, Bram took a path that led him straight to the cradle of jazz: Kansas City.

Though he was born in the Netherlands, Bram has been living and playing in the US for decades, establishing himself as a true heavyweight in the Swing and Stride genres.

We go way back to our student days, trading stories about our early musical education, but we also get technical. Bram gives a masterclass explanation of Erroll Garner’s distinctive style, breaking down exactly how Garner achieved that signature lag and rhythmic drive. And he plays some of his own arrangements.

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In Dutch, but you can also watch this Episode on YouTube with English Subtitles or Listen with Automatic Translation.

Pianist en Wereldreiziger Mike del Ferro vertelt openhartig over muziek, discipline en creatief ondernemen. Hij wordt geïnterviewd door advocaat en jurist Edgar Stam van "Team Juridische Zaken".

Dit gesprek is onderdeel van de podcast "Bulletproof Ondernemers", waarin Edgar diverse ondernemers spreekt over hun uitdagingen en successen.

🎙️ Host: Edgar Stam: https://hub.htjz.nl
Connect with Edgar on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgar-stam-329401/
Edgar's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BulletproofOndernemers

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Wat als je creativiteit kunt inzetten als businessmodel — wereldwijd?

Mike del Ferro reisde door 120 landen, speelde met de grootste artiesten ter wereld
en ontdekte dat muziek niet alleen kunst is, maar een ondernemersvaardigheid.

Hij bouwde een internationale carrière zonder plan, zonder zekerheid,
maar met discipline, nieuwsgierigheid en totale toewijding aan zijn vak.

Je hoeft geen wereldster te zijn om groot te denken.
Je hoeft geen perfecte strategie te hebben om wereldwijd impact te maken.
Je moet alleen durven vertrouwen op je unieke geluid — letterlijk of figuurlijk.

Mike laat zien dat elke ondernemer — creatief of niet —
kan groeien door discipline + nieuwsgierigheid + lef.

Van de favela’s van Brazilië tot opera-huizen in Europa,
van jazzclubs tot grote festivals —
Mike gebruikte elke plek als springplank,
en elke ontmoeting als inspiratie.

Zijn carrière is geen toeval.
Het is het resultaat van duizenden uren vakmanschap
en beslissen dat je blijft spelen — óók als niemand luistert.

In dit gesprek met Edgar Stam deelt Mike:
1️⃣ Hoe je creativiteit omzet in een schaalbare carrière
2️⃣ Waarom discipline het grote verschil maakt tussen talent en succes
3️⃣ Hoe je overal ter wereld kansen ziet — en pakt
4️⃣ Wat AI betekent voor muzikan

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