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Kevin Gastonguay is a pianist and composer from Minnesota and now based in Nashville. Kevin has gained has gained well-deserved recognition for his work with jazz guitarist Cory Wong, with whom he records and tours internationally. In addition to his collaborations with Wong, Kevin has played in a range of bands and continues to release his own work regularly. All of this and more is covered in this episode so enjoy!
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Kevin’s past year of touring and moving to Nashville
Kevin in action in France on the most recent Cory Wong tour
Kevin’s musical upbringing
The Minneapolis music scene
One example of an amazing Kevin Gastonguay solo
Playing in Dr Mambo’s Combo
Kevin in action with Dr Mambo’s Combo
Kevin playing with Nooky Jones
Kevin’s song Busted Toof with New Sound Underground
Kevin’s hot tip for sleeping better on tour
Working with the band Pizza Coupon
Joining / evolving with Cory Wong
Approach to working up songs and performing them when on tour with Cory Wong
Tour of Kevin’s home studio keyboard rig
Thoughts on Nord Stage 4
Kevin Gastonguay – I Wear My Face on My Head
Kevin Gastonguay – Last Place Dreamer
Kevin Gastonguay – Legend of the Vigilant Cranes
Tag a Keyboard Player: Larry Goldings (definitely on our bucket list – please consider us Larry!)
Desert Island Discs: Largo – Brad Mehldau, Flood – Herbie Hancock, Heavy Weather – Weather Report
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