Beyond Mediocre

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye‘s masterpiece, ‘What’s Going On’ with composer & multi instrumentalist, Derrik JordanSupport the show (Venmo: @SolomonJaye)Song: “What’s Goin’ On” by Marvin GayeSong Start: 21:57Player Credits:Vocals - Solomon JayeAll instruments performed by Derrik JordanTo see and hear more from Derrik…www.DerrikJordan.com‘The World Fusion Show’ Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.“Be kind whenever possible, and remember… It’s always possible.“Support the show ( Support the show (

Singer/Songwriter Casey Conroy talks about the dangers of hyperproductivitySupport the show (Venmo: @SolomonJaye)Song: “Live While We're Young" by JohnnyswimSong Start: 22:22Player Credits:Vocals - Casey Conroy  & Solomon JayeGuitar - Solomon JayeTo see and hear more from Casey…www.iamcaseyconroy.comInsta: @iamcaseyconroySingle "Background Noise" available on Spotify.Host Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.“Be kind whenever possible, and remember... its always possible."Support the show ( Support the show (

Classical vocalist Edwin Cotton talks on finding inspiration by, “reimagining what you have.“ Support the show (Venmo: @SolomonJaye)Song: “Cry Me a River” by Arthur HamiltonSong Start: 21:41Player Credits:Vocals - Edwin Cotton & Solomon JayeGuitar - Solomon JayeTo see and hear more from Edwin… Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.“Be patient with the neighbor who makes mistakes, and be kind even when they fail to be.” - Heather TietzSupport the show ( Support the show (

Actor & Playwright Donn Lamkin stops by for a visit. Support the show (Venmo: @SolomonJaye)Song: “Gitchy Goomy” by Neil DiamondSong Start: 21:01Player Credits:Vocals - Donn Lamkin & Solomon JayeGuitar - Solomon JayeTo see and hear more from Donn…www.DonnLamkin.comHost Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.“Be patient with the neighbor who makes mistakes, and be kind even when they fail to be.” - Heather TietzSupport the show ( Support the show (

Catching up with multi-instrumentalist and singer,  Erik Winger of the Atlantic City Boys. Support the show (Venmo: @SolomonJaye)Song: “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris StapeletonSong Start: 16:37Player Credits:Vocals & Guitar - Erik Winger & Solomon JayeTo see and hear more from Erik…IG: @WingNut0731Host Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. I pray for unity and for us to remember that we are all real people with our own stories. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.Support the show ( Support the show (

Talking reverence and “small victories” with David Posso. Support the show (Venmo: @SolomonJaye)Song: “Ordinary People” by John LegendSong Start: 23:40Player Credits:Vocals & Guitar - David Posso & Solomon JayeTo see and hear more from David…www.DavidPosso.com   IG: @davidpossomusicDavid’s YouTube Channel: Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.Support the show ( ) Support the show (

On zoom with phenomenal vocalist and polyglot (he literally speaks 27 languages) and someone I'm truly proud to call a friend, Yaniv Zarif. Support the show ( “Found / Tonight” by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Benj Pasek and Justin PaulSong Start: 15:50Player Credits:Vocals - Solomon Jaye, Shoshana Bean, The Edge EffectTo see and hear more from Yaniv Zarif…www.YanivZarif.com   IG: @yzmusicyzYaniv’s YouTube Channel: Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.Support the show ( Support the show (

In Orlando with the Crowned Prince of choreography, Marshall Ellis, to talk performance and music.Support the show ( “Monsters" by Solomon JayeSong Start: 11:20Player Credits:Vocals - Solomon Jaye, Shoshana Bean, The Edge EffectTo see and hear more from Marshall Ellis…www.marshallellisdanceschool.comIG: @marshallellisdanceschool  'Marshall Ellis Dance School' YouTube Channel: Website: www.SolomonJaye.comPodcast Links: interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’.'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.Support the show ( Support the show (

'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe to stay in the loop. Visit for podcast links.Song: “Please Come Home for Christmas" by Charles Brown & Gene ReddSong Start: 07:00To hear more from Piero Mendez & Extasy Band at The Annex…IG: @piero_ml / @d_annex_mia / @extasyband  Website: www.SolomonJaye.comVideo Edited by Solomon JayeAll interviews & performances available as podcasts on Spotify as ‘Beyond mediocre’. Support the show (

Song: "Ain't No Sunshine / Summertime" (Bill Withers / George Gershwin)Performance Credits: Danny Alan (Rhythm Guitar & Vocals); Solomon Jaye (Lead Guitar & Vocals)To hear more from Danny Alan...IG: @dannyboy73Host Website: www.SolomonJaye.com*This video was filmed in facilities at Celebration Arts Academy in Celebration, FL (1132 Celebration Boulevard, Celebration , FL 34747)'Beyond Mediocre' was born from a strong desire to reconnect and rebuild a sense of community. If you want to hear more stories and performances like these, click susbscribe or follow to stay in the loop.  Support the show (

This is a short version of my grand tale of musical escapades and what exactly is going on here.Support the show (