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Rick DellaRatta’s spontaneous jazzin country song for Guest Steve Thomas!

Rick shares Jazz for Peace Fundraising Model Secrets with Philanthropic Guest!

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S.A. Thomas, aka Steve, is the author of  “How to Succeed on Wall St. and Why You Should Absolutely Not Do It: A Moron’s Memoir”. Thomas is a 20-year Wall St. Veteran who was born and raised in NYC, currently residing in Staten Island, New York. He has held various roles throughout his career and is currently a Managing Director at an Investment Brokerage, focusing on Convertible Bonds. He believes that through creativity we may heal and be healed and is the founder of Creative Postures, which fosters a community space for non-traditional artists, through mentorship and platforms to showcase their work. All of which inspired Rick’s jazz interpretation of a classic Country Melody combined with Steve’s original lyrics about his daily trip on the Staten Island Ferry.
Learn more about Steve’s book “How to Succeed on Wall St. and Why You Should Absolutely Not Do It: A Moron’s Memoir” at: ⁠https://moronsmemoir.com⁠  and information about his artistic endeavors and what we hope will be the first ever JAZZforPEACE event in the history of Staten Island at: ⁠https://creativepostures.com⁠

Never comfortable being confined to a box, Steve’s free spirit has taken him around the globe externally, and to other realms internally. He is a seeker of wisdom and an admitted Moron of Main St. Mr. Thomas attended the premier S.I Tech High School and continued to the University at Albany (SUNY), barely graduating both times. He believes that through creativity we may heal and be healed and is the founder of Creative Postures, which fosters a community space for non-traditional artists, through mentorship and platforms to showcase their work. With his feet on the ground and his head in the stratosphere, S.A. continues to prove that we have the ability to create our reality through hard work, dedication, and above all: Gratitude.

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Episode Teaser: Rick plays tribute to Eddie Gomez, Jaco Pastorius & Dizzy Gillespie for Guest Gordon Phillips

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S:2 E:43 Gordon Phillips – Academy of Liberty
Episode 43 brings us Gordon Phillips from Manchester, New Hampshire – the world’s first ‘Financial Unplanner’! As a long time lover of liberty, Gordon recently published “The Risky Reader, Essays On Fallen Freedoms, Cultural Collapse And The New America.” His knowledge of everything from Music to Finance to the REAL History we are not being told along with his newly unveiled “Gordon Phillips Academy” inspired Rick’s musical tribute to bassists Eddie Gomez, Jaco Pastorius and the person who played a role in ricks first break in music at age 19 as his opening act and Emcee, Dizzy Gillespie. Find out more about Gordon’s book and online school at: www.GordonPhillipsAcademy.com

Over the past thirty years Gordon has been privileged to serve as private coach and consultant to families all across America.

He’s protected assets from lawsuits, defended retirements from inflation, protected 401ks from market crashes, even saved homes from foreclosure due to financially crippling medical issues.

As the decades passed he’s watched our modern culture deteriorate with alarming speed.

​No doubt you have too.
​So Where Are We Today?
Increasing numbers of Americans are experiencing rapidly deteriorating health, shortening life spans, accelerating mental anxiety, borderline impoverishment and vanishing nest eggs.

Elected politicians on both sides of the aisle have allowed our economy to rot from the inside out, to the point where most American families can no longer afford a quality standard of living.

Meanwhile, the federal debt grows by another trillion dollars every 100 days, and with ZERO intention of ever paying it off.
What’s Next?
Very likely, capital controls and a reset of the global monetary system to usher in 100% programmable money and the end of privacy for those who allow themselves to become trapped in this digital cage.

This is not the America we signed up for.

And things seem to be getting worse with each passing day.

Yet real solutions exist that can help your family not just survive, but thrive as a result of what lies ahead.

After retiring from consulting I felt the need to create a resource to provide solutions and support the wellness and future financial survival of families everywhere.

And that’s when Gordon Phillips Academy was born.

Gordon Phillips is a veteran currency trader, financial analyst, author, educator, public speaker, mentor, consultant and futurist.

He brings a lifetime of experience in assisting families and small businesses to hedge political, market and dollar risk, and to survive the accelerating convergence of economic, political and social risks that complicate today’s financial decisions.

A leading figure in the constitutional revival movement of the 1990s, Gordon began his career as a ”financial unplanner” by helping families repair retirement portfolios damaged in market crashes while in the care of licensed financial planners and advisors who had provided no downside risk protection (which most generally do not).

An omnivorous reader, Gordon’s lifetime consumption of nearly 5,000 books including the Federalist Papers, the Anti-Federalist Papers, the personal correspondence of America’s founders, the 9,000-page Internal Revenue Code and all Supreme Court decisions from the administrations of Washington through Clinton, at which point it became clear to him that America had gone off the rails.

An accomplished musician and former home schooling dad, he resides in southern New Hampshire and serves as Chief Risk Officer for The Pisano Group, a Vancouver based currency trading fintech firm.

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with Gordon at www.ScheduleWithGordon.com and he’ll help you evaluate your family’s preparations for the Great Financial Reset.​

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Episode Teaser! DELLARATTA by request: What A Wonderful World ~ for Guest Laurel Mellin

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S: 2 E: 38 Laurel Mellin ~ Emotional Brain Training (EBT)
Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). This scientific, easy-to-use skill set empowers people to take care of their health and happiness with fewer medications and less therapy. The circuits in the unconscious mind cause most health problems (e.g., obesity, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, chronic diseases, and trauma). Current methods often fall short of rewiring the unconscious mind, resulting in superficial and short-term outcomes. EBT transforms people’s lives by giving them rapid and direct control over their unconscious mind, allowing them to decide what change they want to make, identify the wire that causes the problem, and then rewire it. EBT comes with an App that if used properly can create the “Wonderful World” that Rick sings about in the musical feature of this episode! Find out more and Join the Community at: https://www.ebtconnect.net/

Dr. Mellin developed EBT as an Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine and pediatrics at the School of Medicine, UCSF. Dr. Mellin is a New York Times bestselling author who has written 12 books on the method and is an internationally recognized authority on achieving optimal health through rewiring the unconscious mind. Her process is evidence-based for treating obesity, stress eating, anxiety, addiction, work stress, relationship challenges, and chronic diseases. EBT is an entirely new, brain-based way to improve health that is becoming foundational to psychotherapy, medicine, and self-care. It includes an app, daily professional support, and coaching, all at an affordable price. Dr. Mellin maintains a private concierge practice and speaks widely at conferences and to the public.

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“Your song is absolutely amazing!”~ Santana Alma

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S: 2 E: 35 Paul Rushworth-Brown: Outback Odyssey

Paul Rushworth-Brown is an English-born Australian novelist whose work doesn’t just entertain, it confronts. His latest book, Outback Odyssey, takes readers deep into the raw beauty and brutality of 1950s Australia. What begins as an outback adventure soon becomes a deeply moving, allegorical exploration of Australia’s colonial legacy, First Nations’ resilience, and the silence that still lingers around reconciliation. This amazing conversation about Australia’s history and relationship with its First Nation’s inhabitants lay the groundwork for Rex inspired performance of his own “Little Song” in an episode that people from all cultures will enjoy and relate to.

Paul Rushworth-Brown is an English-born Australian novelist whose work doesn’t just entertain, it confronts. Known for transforming historical fiction into a powerful form of truth-telling, Paul writes gritty, emotionally charged stories that challenge the myths. His novels are packed with unexpected twists, stirring romance, and endings you never see coming, because real history rarely wraps up neatly.

His latest book, Outback Odyssey, takes readers deep into the raw beauty and brutality of 1950s Australia. When a young Yorkshire migrant is abandoned in the outback and taken in by a First Nations clan, the journey that follows is one of survival, cultural awakening, and painful reckoning. What begins as an outback adventure soon becomes a deeply moving, allegorical exploration of Australia’s colonial legacy, First Nations’ resilience, and the silence that still lingers around reconciliation.

Paul’s storytelling is driven by meticulous research and a passion for truth. His previous novels, Skulduggery, Red Winter Journey, and Dream of Courage, have been praised for their immersive detail, unforgettable characters, and emotional depth. He’s been featured on the ABC, BBC, in Publisher’s Weekly, and on literary and cultural podcasts across the U.S., U.K., and Australia. His books consistently resonate with readers hungry for fiction that doesn’t flinch from hard truths but delivers them through gripping plots and complex, human drama.

As a guest, Paul brings wit, warmth, and an unapologetic perspective. He’s a natural storyteller, equally at home discussing post-colonial identity, the craft of historical fiction, or how to write characters that feel real across centuries. With Outback Odyssey now being reviewed for film adaptation, Paul is also a voice at the intersection of literature and screen, offering behind-the-scenes insight into adapting big, emotionally resonant stories for a global audience.

He also hosts Down Under Interviews and History Bards, where he dives into the stories behind the storytellers, bringing a seasoned interviewer’s touch and a unique understanding of what captivates listeners.

Paul’s journey from Yorkshire to the red dust of Australia mirrors the themes he writes about, displacement, identity, and the search for belonging. As an English-born Australian, he brings an outsider’s clarity and an insider’s heart to the cultural contradictions many Australians would rather avoid. That unique lens is what makes his fiction so compelling, and his interviews so impactful.

His work is especially timely in the wake of Australia’s failed Voice referendum, as national conversations around truth-telling, colonial history, and cultural inclusion grow louder, and more divisive. Through allegory and character, Paul dares to go where politicians and media often will not. His novels create space for empathy, discomfort, and ultimately, connection.

Whether you want to explore how fiction can reveal buried history, how to write unforgettable characters, or why Australia still struggles with its past, Paul brings honesty, warmth, and a spark of mischief to every conversation. His interviews are as thought-provoking as his novels, full of humour, insight, and the occasional curveball, just like the stories he tells.
Learn more about Paul and buy his books at: https://www.paulrushworthbrown.com

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The amazing Journey of Marcy Langlois find Rick heading to parts unknown and back again on the Elton John classic Daniel.

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Season 2 Episode 34 brings us the incredible story of Marcy Langlois, who sums up How to Overcome Triggers & Limitations from Trauma as follows: “Our beliefs create our thoughts. Our thoughts dictate how we feel. Our feelings determine our actions. The actions that we take every day create the life that we live.” Marcy is a trauma survivor and chronic illness warrior 20+ years into her sobriety journey who shares tips and tools accumulated from a lifetime of work to help others live beyond their limits. Today, Marcy lives a life filled with self-love and contentment. However, her greatest passion lies in sharing her transformative story with others, providing them with hope and healing in their own struggles. All of which inspired a most unique version of Elton John’s Daniel performed live on the show by Rick.

Marcy Langlois: Triumphing over Adversity

Early Challenges and Inner Turmoil

Since birth, Marcy Langlois has faced formidable difficulties, undergoing more than twenty surgical procedures to address her cleft lip and palate. This physical struggle only compounded the emotional burdens she endured. Marcy was subjected to relentless teasing and bullying during her childhood, as her appearance and speech differed from her peers.

Navigating Identity and Overcoming Self-Doubt

As Marcy progressed through Catholic grade school, she confronted another layer of self-discovery: her attraction to girls rather than boys. Confusion and shame about her sexuality reinforced her already entrenched beliefs of being worthless and unlovable. The struggle between external and internal insecurities intensified, compelling Marcy to become a perfectionist in an attempt to deflect attention from her perceived flaws.

The Destructive Path of Addiction

In her quest to silence the nagging voice in her mind, Marcy turned to alcohol during her middle school years. While it temporarily numbed her pain, it accelerated a downward spiral. The tragic car accident she was involved in during high school claimed the lives of three individuals, fueling her guilt and deepening her reliance on alcohol as an escape. Thus began a decade-long struggle with alcoholism that resulted in the loss of employment, devastated relationships, and a battle with chronic illness that nearly cost Marcy her life.

Breaking Free and Embracing Transformation

Rock bottom was the turning point for Marcy at the age of 27. Utilizing resources provided by a Twelve-Step Program, she embarked on a miraculous journey of recovery. Embracing sobriety, Marcy engaged in extensive therapy, personal reflection, and spiritual exploration to heal her wounds and discover her true self.

Finding Love, Fulfillment, and Purpose

Today, Marcy lives a life filled with self-love and contentment. She and her wife have cultivated a beautiful, lasting relationship for over twenty years. Professionally, Marcy achieved remarkable success as a Mortgage Banker and Vice President in the banking industry and now works at a top mortgage banking business. However, her greatest passion lies in sharing her transformative story with others, providing them with hope and healing in their own struggles.

A Message of Resilience and Empowerment

Marcy Langlois exemplifies the power of resilience in the face of daunting challenges. Her journey serves as an inspiring testament to the possibilities of personal growth and triumph over adversity. Marcy’s story resonates with individuals navigating their journeys, reminding them that healing, self-discovery, and the redefinition of their narratives are always within reach.

Click here to Visit Marcy for Mentorship and Coaching: ⁠https://courses.marcylanglois.com/1-on-1-vip-mentorship⁠

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As the founder of Mindful Adaptations, Chandra (Taormina) Chappell aims to transform the psychotherapy paradigm by offering tools that empower clients to heal rather than rely solely on prolonged therapy or medication. Her mission is to foster Global Congruence – the alignment of heart, mind, and body – for individuals, families, and communities to create a kinder, more harmonious world. Her Inner Harmony – Outer Kindness and Dream Big approach was the inspiration for Rick’s performance of the Classic “Dream a Little Dream” in this must see episode!

Chandra is passionate about empowering individuals and families to achieve holistic wellness and alignment. Drawing from over 20 years of professional experience and a deeply personal journey, she specialize in helping children, teens, young adults, and parents turn challenges into strengths and foster lifelong resilience.

As the founder of Mindful Adaptations, she takes a science – based, integrative approach to mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Her work combines expertise in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, meditation and Reiki mastery with cutting edge studies in Quantum Physics and Integrative Medicine.

She aims to transform the psychotherapy paradigm by offering tools that empower clients to heal rather than rely Soley on prolonged therapy or medication. Her mission is to foster Global Congruence – the alignment of heart, mind, and body – for individuals, families, and communities to create a kinder, more harmonious world.

Let’s connect to create a healthier, more compassionate future – together.

Inner Harmony – Outer Kindness

Find out more and contact Chandra about her book and services at: https://mindfuladaptations.com/

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1. Empower and Raise Funds for your favorite Outstanding Causes!

“Partnering with Jazz for Peace is…an opportunity for the community to experience world-class music, while raising much needed funds.” ~ The American Red Cross

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Robert Collin has taught, researched and published in law, social work and urban and environmental planning for over 40 years. He has also been appointed to advisory commissions by 3 state governors and 3 presidents, published many law reviews, and 9 volumes of encyclopedias, some with his wife Robin Morris Collin. His new book, “The Climate Adaptation Generation” was awarded the best climate change book in the US for 2025 and Accepted for consideration for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize. In addition to also being a certified expert witness in US federal court and in state Court and winning 2 awards teaching decided by students, Robert feels very passionately and we believe correctly that Climate Adaption and Education is of the utmost importance making him one of the first people to be invited to be featured in our upcoming Elder Series and the inspiration for Rick’s unique rendition of his Brazilian inspired medley of Aquarius & Manha de Carnaval. Buy Bob’s highly recommended new book today at: https://www.amazon.com/author/collin.com

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Get PAID to recommend your favorite Elder Guests and Get much needed funds into the hands of a youth or non-profit!  Breaking News! “The Final Solution is LOVE!” presented by Jazz for Peace, now a Top 10 Podcast, is starting a NEW Elder Series with Paid curators! Please take a look here and let us know if you’d be interested. https://jazzforpeace.org/elderseries.pdf

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“Partnering with Jazz for Peace is…an opportunity for the community to experience world-class music, while raising much needed funds.” ~ The American Red Cross

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CHRISTIANE ARBESU: Stories That Matter Episode Teaser S:2 E:32

Our latest Season 2 Episode of “The Final Solution is LOVE!” Presented by Jazz for Peace™ brings us CHRISTIANE ARBESU, the FOUNDER & PRESIDENT of TERREBONNE PRODUCTIONS. Her mission is to create visual content that informs, educates and inspires the public across all platforms. Their goal is to raise human consciousness and awareness by creating informative videos that shed light on important issues, causes, communities and organizations. They specialize in working with the educational sector, the healthcare industry and charitable foundations. Their extensive background in television production, news, documentary films and corporate industries make her adept in sharing your story with the right audience. All of which inspired tremendous serendipity both in Rick’s musical selection of a Gordon Lightfoot Classic and his own story with Jazz for Peace and the Middle East.

Her mission at Terrebonne Productions is to create visual content that informs, educates and inspires the public across all platforms. Their goal is to raise human consciousness and awareness by creating informative videos that shed light on important issues, causes, communities and organizations. They specialize in working with the educational sector, the healthcare industry and charitable foundations. With extensive background in television production, news, documentary films and corporate industries they are adept in sharing your story with the right audience.

A must see episode! Learn more about Christiane and her latest Documentary about Tom & Rita Monte at: https://terrebonneproductions.com/

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Episode 46 brings us to Memphis to meet Saji Madapat, whose geopolitical insights come from his own experiences learning Marx in Kerala, India’s communist classrooms, mastering capitalism in Fortune 10 boardrooms, and performing ancient Theyyam rituals while advising on AI strategy. His NEW Book “The Gods Must Be Crazy II” actually makes people laugh while explaining why empires rise and fall. This wide ranging discussion with social justice and spiritual overtones became the inspirations for Rick’s own musical journey back to Memphis via his unique performance of the Elvis Presley Classic “In The Ghetto”.

The ultimate contrarian insider. From Kerala communist classrooms → Fortune 10 boardrooms → geopolitical war rooms. This Clinton Global Fellow and EY transformation architect (30+ years, 40+ countries) is also a Kala Sreshta laureate who excels in ancient Theyyam rituals. He’s your strategic Virgil through the digital inferno—part mythmaker, part McKinsey, all maverick.

Kala Sreshta (Most Accomplished Artist) award winner. Saji Madapat is the Author of a dozen best sellers, “The Gods of The Gods’ Own Country” and ” The Gods Must Be Crazy! in ~20 Languages. Graduate of Clinton Global Initiative GIFT (Global Institute for Tomorrow) Young Leadership program in China (Hong Kong & Cambodia) and the Masters in Leadership from PMI’s CCL patterned executive leadership programs. TOGAF9 certified EPM & ERP Architect of Enterprise Performance with over two-decade-long experience in numerous industries through Ernst & Young global clients and beyond. Published and presented ~50 papers globally, including Architecting the future state strategic ERP & EPM business system road map to Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), BOT’s, etc. Saji has contributed to all five major PMI Books/standards (PMBOK, OPM3, P&PM, and PMCD) based on experience with the ERP & EPM global implementations. Architect of Team India Movement, which transformed ASIA-PAC as the PMI’s most strategic region forever.

Get your copy of Saji’s Best Selling Book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFX51PL3

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TWO GREAT WAYS to HELP us Take the World from ZERO to 100! ~ LET’S DO THIS!

1. Want to Empower and Raise Funds for your favorite Outstanding Causes?

“Partnering with Jazz for Peace is…an opportunity for the community to experience world-class music, while raising much needed funds.” ~ The American Red Cross

Click Here: https://jazzforpeace.org/0to100.pdf

Just contact us at the link above and follow the same Easy ABC Steps as 850 others!

2. Help JAZZforPEACE in its efforts to take the world from 0% funding all the way to 1% funding for World Peace by clicking on the DONATE button at the very bottom of our homepage at ⁠https://jazzforpeace.org⁠
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Tom & Rita Monte are part of the heart & soul of an artist community located in the middle of New York City. Tom’s passion is music and Rita’s is writing. This interview covers their authentic journey together as a couple from the time they met in 1977 leading up to their latest project as the subject of a documentary by Cuban Filmmaker Christiane Arbescu titled “Our Journey to Resilience: Obstacles We’ve Overcome”. The episode features two original songs performed live by Tom and a poem also read live by Rita which naturally led to an additional musical tribute to their illustrious journey of love performed by Rick. Find out more about Tom’s Music Projects and piano tuning services as well as Rita’s upcoming Childrens Books at ⁠pianotuning4u@yahoo.com⁠ along with the additional info below!

Musical Duo Tom and Rita Montauredes Blend Performance, Advocacy, and Healing.For more than three decades, Tom and Rita Montauredes (aka: Monte) have combined artistic excellence with compassionate advocacy in the heart of New York City. Through their company, Monte Music Inc., the couple has carved out a unique space that merges live performance, piano tuning, holistic healing, and disability rights.

Tom Monte is widely recognized as one of the top 10 piano tuners in NYC, trusted by prestigious clients such as Lincoln Center, the Yale Club, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and performers including Roberta Flack and Jimmy Webb. But he’s not only a master technician—he’s also a composer and performer. His musical theater project, Monte Music IV, features bold, original scores that fuse rock, gospel, jazz, and social commentary, exemplified in their theatrical production Poontang.

Rita Montauredes, who lost her sight due to glaucoma and corneal disease, is an award-winning patient advocate and author. She was one of the founding members of the New York Glaucoma education and support group. Rita helped expand talking library services, and successfully lobbied for audio newspapers and library improvements. Her tireless work earned recognition from local and national organizations for improving the quality of life for blind patients. Rita co-authored Coping with Glaucoma, the first accessible guide for patients navigating vision loss. Her second book, The Blind Chef: If I Can Cook, You Can Cook, offers practical, inspiring kitchen guidance for blind and sighted home cooks alike. She also works as a certified Reiki Master, offering energy healing sessions to those coping with chronic illness and emotional stress.

Tom and Rita continue to collaborate on creative and healing projects that serve New Yorkers from all walks of life. Whether through Tom’s piano work or Rita’s advocacy and wellness services, the couple’s mission remains constant: to uplift, empower, and connect.

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