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Spotlight: Jeffrey Zeigler – World-Renowned Cellist & Family Connection (My Cousin)
Website: https://www.jzcello.com/about
We were truly honored to welcome Jeffrey Zeigler onto the Buckle Up Podcast Universe—a world-renowned cellist whose journey is as powerful and moving as the music he plays.
Jeffrey’s story is one of brilliance, resilience, and discovery. Through Ancestry.com, he found a long-lost family connection—our cousin Vivian—which ultimately led him to my father, David N. Smith, before he passed. My dad had spent much of his life searching for family, so reconnecting with Jeffrey was nothing short of a divine blessing. It brought our family full circle.
Jeffrey has performed at the highest level imaginable. From Carnegie Hall to stages around the globe, he has played with some of the greatest minds and talents ever to grace classical music. His musical mentors—whom I jokingly call the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda of the cello world—shaped him into the artist he is today.
What made this episode so special was hearing about Jeffrey’s unconventional path into the world of cello. His story defies the traditional narrative—it’s honest, vulnerable, inspiring, and a masterclass in what it means to pursue your passion without compromise.
We laughed, we reflected, and we celebrated a journey that’s far from over. Jeffrey Zeigler is more than just a world-renowned musician—he’s family, and having him on the show was a gift we’ll always cherish.
HI Brandon - Thanks for sending this over! I’ll check it out as soon as I have a sec. But for now, I’d like to share with you a few album links as requested: Houses of Zodiac
https://open.spotify.com/album/5hLq9dpRI2wxDFvIA63Hqy
Sound of Science
https://open.spotify.com/album/4kqgrVn7jUs7ORGfimDNBe
Insectum
https://open.spotify.com/album/7K0edJliVzGTguIBZmmM0E
I also featured on this album:
Sacred Veil
https://open.spotify.com/album/0wA4qEBPCAS71uWlVFn49d
And here is my next solo project that brings together the research that I’ve been doing on our family history:
We Were Fridays
https://www.visionintoart.org/via-projects/we-were-fridays
and here’s the Trailer:
https://vimeo.com/1036395444
8.7 Million Views Social media platforms
Instagram: @Brandonrushh (541k FOLLOWING)
Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
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Spotlight: Jeffrey Zeigler – World-Renowned Cellist & Family Connection (My Cousin)
Website: https://www.jzcello.com/about
We were truly honored to welcome Jeffrey Zeigler onto the Buckle Up Podcast Universe—a world-renowned cellist whose journey is as powerful and moving as the music he plays.
Jeffrey’s story is one of brilliance, resilience, and discovery. Through Ancestry.com, he found a long-lost family connection—our cousin Vivian—which ultimately led him to my father, David N. Smith, before he passed. My dad had spent much of his life searching for family, so reconnecting with Jeffrey was nothing short of a divine blessing. It brought our family full circle.
Jeffrey has performed at the highest level imaginable. From Carnegie Hall to stages around the globe, he has played with some of the greatest minds and talents ever to grace classical music. His musical mentors—whom I jokingly call the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda of the cello world—shaped him into the artist he is today.
What made this episode so special was hearing about Jeffrey’s unconventional path into the world of cello. His story defies the traditional narrative—it’s honest, vulnerable, inspiring, and a masterclass in what it means to pursue your passion without compromise.
We laughed, we reflected, and we celebrated a journey that’s far from over. Jeffrey Zeigler is more than just a world-renowned musician—he’s family, and having him on the show was a gift we’ll always cherish.
HI Brandon - Thanks for sending this over! I’ll check it out as soon as I have a sec. But for now, I’d like to share with you a few album links as requested: Houses of Zodiac
https://open.spotify.com/album/5hLq9dpRI2wxDFvIA63Hqy
Sound of Science
https://open.spotify.com/album/4kqgrVn7jUs7ORGfimDNBe
Insectum
https://open.spotify.com/album/7K0edJliVzGTguIBZmmM0E
I also featured on this album:
Sacred Veil
https://open.spotify.com/album/0wA4qEBPCAS71uWlVFn49d
And here is my next solo project that brings together the research that I’ve been doing on our family history:
We Were Fridays
https://www.visionintoart.org/via-projects/we-were-fridays
and here’s the Trailer:
https://vimeo.com/1036395444
8.7 Million Views Social media platforms
Instagram: @Brandonrushh (541k FOLLOWING)
Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
Support the show
“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”