Steve Madaio, Reflections in the Key Of Life Podcast

Here is the last complete podcast produced while Steve Madaio was still alive, delving again into his amazing experiences as a trumpeter for the Butterfield Blues Band on stage at Woodstock, and setting the stage for his later accomplishments as a grammy-winning trumpeter-arranger for Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, Earth, Wind and Fire and literally hundreds of other great acts.  

This podcast was produced by Tad Sisler through Mainstream Source® & directed-narrated by legendary DJ/artist Jim (Fitz) Fitzgerald.

We will continue with this series with excerpts from Steve's audiobook as well as live interviews with icons and friends who knew him well.  Enjoy!

Continuing with the life and times of legendary Rolling Stones/Stevie Wonder trumpeter Steve Madaio, our host Jimi (Fitz) Fitzgerald and Steve delve into his transition from college to touring with the Beach Boys and then his foray into working with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, which led to his performance with Butterfield at Woodstock in 1969.

Continuing with our podcast celebrating the life and career of legendary trumpeter Steven Madaio, we cover his early life and the path he took to come into the business in New York.   Steve elaborates on his early influences... his father was a big-band trumpeter... Steve talks about his early teachers and how the foundation of his early classical and jazz teaching changed his approach to other forms of music later.  He goes on to explain how he hit the ground running, practicing with his young friends Michael and Randy Brecker, doing Broadway shows, recording with The Rascals, touring with the Beach Boys and landing with the Butterfield Blues Band on his way to performing on-stage at Woodstock.

Prolific trumpeter Steve Madaio had a profound influence on popular music.  From his early days, performing with the Butterfield Blues Band on-stage at Woodstock, to decades of recording and touring with Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon and virtually hundreds of other multiple-platinum artists, Steve's signature trumpet sound and iconic arrangements left an indelible mark on music as we know it today.  His autobiography penned with Tad Sisler entitled "Reflections in the Key of Life" begins in the drug-fueled counterculture of the 1960's, chronicling his incredible journey through legendary tours and recording sessions with the best of the best.  it is an intimate portrait from the inside packed with great moments and valuable life lessons.
Steve Madaio was called the "Forrest Gump" of his time, always happening to be at the apex of the music business, right in the heart of the action throughout his fifty-year career. 
This podcast series was conceived and created by Steve Madaio, Tad Sisler and legendary broadcaster Jimi (Fitz) Fitzgerald, to give life to the book and audiobook and to reveal even more fantastic stories.  Only 5 episodes into the podcast, Steve suddenly died of a heart attack.  Through their grief, Fitz and Tad decided to go ahead and release the podcasts in a series, and to complete the series with interviews and stories from many of the legends and friends Steve recorded and performed with, through the years.  As Fitz says, "With so many credits to his career, the question isn't about who Steve worked with, it's about who DIDN'T he work with!"  This is an amazing journey through an extraordinary life that will captivate you and leave you wanting more.