🎤 From Jack Black belly dancing to jazz tours across Europe, Casey Abrams has lived one of the wildest post–American Idol lives imaginable. In this episode, Rob Cass dives deep with the multi-instrumental madman to explore his journey—from discovering music on a cruise ship to becoming one of jazz-pop’s most beloved showmen. Expect laughs, chaos, and a lot of bass slaps. 🎸🔥
Casey shares how learning every AC/DC song and studying under a Miles Davis bandmate laid the foundation for his breakout on American Idol, where he stunned judges with raw talent, quirky charm, and fearless performances. He opens up about the pressure and joy of the show, the biggest lessons he took away, and how it all led to surreal moments—like dueting with Jack Black or touring the globe with the genre-bending band Postmodern Jukebox.
Whether he’s talking about his dream collab with Dua Lipa, offering advice for future Idol hopefuls, or revealing things nobody knows about him, Casey never holds back. 🎶 This is a one-of-a-kind story from a one-of-a-kind artist who stayed true to his roots—no matter how wild the spotlight got. If you love music, jazz, Idol drama, or just great stories, you don’t want to miss this one. 🌍✨
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