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Rachel Eckroth is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer who has played with a huge range of artists alongside her own burgeoning music career. We talk to Rachel on her playing history, touring highlights and her approach to playing. As always there’s a great rain wreck story and some thoughtful desert island discs selections.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Rachel’s amazing trio
Working with Mike Gordon (Phish)
Childhood and teen music development
Developing an individual playing style
Working with St Vincent
Rachel in action with St Vincent
Working with Chris Botti
Rachel opening (and also playing with) Rufus Wainwright
Rachel in action with KT Tunstall
Discussion on developing one’s skills to cover diverse gigs
Rachel with the Meredith Vieira Show band
Rachel’s solo work and development in composition and playing
Title track from Rachel’s ‘When It Falls’
‘Three Wheels’, from Rachel’s album ‘One’
Impact of COVID on creativity
Favourite live experiences
Suggestions for younger players wanting to make a living in the music industry
Rachel’s go-to keyboards
Rachel playing the Vintage Vibe piano
Tag a keyboard player: Jason Lindner
Desert Island Discs: Love Supreme – John Coltrane, Sketches of Spain – Miles Davis, Purple Rain – Prince, Tidal – Fiona Apple, Liberation Music Orchestra – Charlie Haden. (Don’t forget to check out all our guest’s selections on this page)
Thanks to our supporters for this episode: Brother Paul Brown, Midnight Mastering, Tammy Katchur’s Musical Stew, Musicplayer.com forums, and Radio Grande
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