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Jeff Coffin — Creativity, Collaboration & the Music Life
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- You Dig?
- Published
- Mar 11, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3949
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Summary
In this episode of You Dig? , Steve Wiest sits down with legendary saxophonist and composer Jeff Coffin for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, collaboration, and the lifelong journey of music. Jeff is known for his work with Béla Fleck & the Flecktones , the Dave Matthews Band , and his own genre-bending ensemble Mu’tet . He has also released more than two dozen albums as a leader and teaches at Vanderbilt University , mentoring the next generation of musicians. Steve and Jeff discuss: • The legendary North Texas jazz program era • Practicing 8–12 hours a day in the pursuit of mastery • The concept of “transparency of sound” in great ensembles • Collaboration with Béla Fleck, Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten and others • Writing groove-based music in odd time signatures • African musical influences in modern jazz • Jeff’s visual art and album cover design • Teaching philosophy and creative exploration Plus, Jeff takes part in the Dig You Inquisition , answering rapid-fire questions about music, art, superheroes, and the meaning of life. A thoughtful and joyful conversation about staying curious, staying creative, and staying connected to the music. __________________ Links from this show: Jeff Coffin Artist Site https://www.jeffcoffin.com/ The Dave Mathews Band https://davematthewsband.com/ Jeff Coffin Mu'Tet https://www.earuprecords.com/artists/jeff-coffin-the-mutet Jeff's Record Label "Ear up" https://www.earuprecords.com/ _________________________ Follow Steve Wiest: https://steve-wiest.com/