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Cory Henry is one of the most innovative and dynamic players of the past 20 years, and hot off the release of his latest album Devotion, we were thrilled to spend some time getting his perspective on his evolution as an artist, the challenges of being an independent artist, and plenty of keyboard talk.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Key references and inspirations, including Andraé Crouch and Walter Hawkins
Cory Henry – The Revival
The approach to recording Devotion at Henson Studio
Robert ‘Sput’ Searight
Cory Henry – Spirit
The analog keyboard approach to recording Devotion
Thoughts on genres and secular vs spiritual music
Cory in action with Kenny Garrett
Cory’s thoughts on soloing
A discussion on the iconic solo in Lingus when performing with Snarky Puppy
The challenges of being the front-person and the grind of being an independent artist
On singing more and adjusting playing to match
Stevie Wonder playing with Cory on Something Happens
Some thoughts for younger keyboard players
Desert Island Discs: Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye, Voodoo – D’Angelo, 1 – The Beatles, Devotion – Cory Henry
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