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Tom Schuman, Spyro Gyra

February 21, 2023 by KC Editor Leave a Comment

We’re joined this episode by Tom Schuman, keyboard player for iconic jazz fusion outfit Spyro Gyra. Tom talks on his career in and outside of that band, and we shoot the breeze on the music industry more broadly and Tom’s recent retirement from Spyro Gyra.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

Wally Schuman playing bass with the Dick Fadale Quartet

Tom speaks on his reasons for retirement from Spyro Gyra after 49 years amd handing over the reins to Chris Fischer

Spyro Gyra – Morning Dance

Spyro Gyra – Catching the Sun (live)

On evolving as a keyboard player

On mind-altering substances and music

The Rhinebeck Sessions – Wishful Thinking

The Rhineback Sessions – Who Knew

Jay Beckenstein

Tom’s picks for new Spyro Gyra listeners:

Bob Goes to the Store

Tom’s solo work and the working relationship with the iconic Slide Funkshin and Schu Thomas

Tom’s go-to keyboards

Sandeep Chowta

Antelope Orion 32

Breakfast with Count Basie

Tag a keyboard player: Chris Fischer

Desert Island Discs: Heavy Weather – Weather Report, My Funny Valentine – Miles Davis, The Trio – Oscar Peterson, Light as a Feather – Return to Forever / Chick Corea, Sunday at the Village Vanguard – Bill Evans.

Thanks to our supporters for this episode: Brother Paul Brown , Musicplayer.com forums, Tammy Katchur’s Musical Stew and Radio Grande

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Jason Miles, Miles Davis / Luther Vandross / Solo Artist (Part 2)

November 20, 2022 by KC Editor Leave a Comment

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Jason Miles is a composer / producer / keyboard player who has worked with some of the best in the business. In Part 2 of this two-part interview, we talk in depth with Jason about his solo work, his working relationship with Marc Miller and a great deal, including a desert island disc we are gobsmacked has taken 62 episodes to be mentioned.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

Jason Miles website

The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles: A musical biography

Cozmopolitan (title track)

Learning production

Soft synths vs the real thing: then and now

Oberheim Matrix 12

Kudos to Eric Persing and Omnisphere

Dealing with anxiety and tips for managing it

A great musical train wreck anecdote

Tag a keyboard player: Aaron Parks, Joe Zawinul, Geoffrey Keezer, Kofi Burbridge, Philippe Saisse, Mike Nock

Desert Island Discs: East-West – Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Milton Nascimento – Clube da Esquina, The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 – Miles Davis, Computer World – Kraftwerk, Aja – Steely Dan

Thanks to our supporters for this episode: Brother Paul Brown , Musicplayer.com forums, Tammy Katchur’s Musical Stew and Radio Grande

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Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds.

Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content

Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.

Jason Miles, Miles Davis / Luther Vandross / Solo Artist (Part 1)

November 15, 2022 by KC Editor Leave a Comment

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Jason Miles is a composer / producer / keyboard player who has worked with some of the best in the business. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, we talk in depth with Jason about his experiences working with Luther Vandross and Miles Davis and a whole lot more.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

Jason Miles website

The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles: A musical biography

Marcus Miller

Luther Vandross – Give Me The Reason

Luther Vandross – Stop To Love

How working with an artist tends to have an ‘arc’

On the death of Luther Vandross

Recording with Luther: time code issues and the threat of swimming home

Recording in New York in the 80s and studio airconditioning

The making of ‘Any Love’ sessions with Luther Vandross: sweltering in summer, a bathrobe, popcorn and Miles Davis

Working with Miles Davis

Miles Davis and the making of Tutu

Being inspired by Trevor Horn and Art of Noise

Recording Amandala with Miles Davis and the Digital Native Dance D50 patch – Catembe

Key lessons learned from Miles Davis

Admiration for the artist Sigrid

Rebecca Angel – Summer Song

Falling asleep in front of Miles Davis

Working with Joey DeFrancesco

Recording with Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross

Pulling down (and then setting up) a whole rig for one note.

Why streaming music services affect the ability of musicians to make a living

Key links:

Buy a keyboard related merchandise

Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn .

Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds.

Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content

Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.

Bobby Cressey, Organist (San Diego Padres) / Solo Artist / Might Untouchables (Part 2)

October 30, 2022 by KC Editor 1 Comment

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In Part 2 of our interview with Bobby Cressey, we talk about his jazz and ska projects, composing, tips for younger players and a whole lot more. Part 1 can be found here.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

Bobby’s album: Cali Native

The Mighty Untouchables Top 40 Cover Band

Toto as musical inspiration

Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra (Bandcamp — YouTube)

Lessons learned as a player

Keeping it exciting when playing lots of the same gigs

How Bobby learned his career may not be in classical music

Tag a keyboard player: Jim Alfredson, Ric’key Pageot

Desert Island Discs: Miles Smiles – Miles Davis, Shine soundtrack – David Hirschfelder / Various Artists, Head Hunters – Herbie Hancock, Toto IV – Toto, If That’s What It Takes – Michael McDonald.

Pimp your band T-Shirt – Shaguar (Canada)

Buy a keyboard related shower curtain (or something else!)

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Dave Bryce, Rabbit Valet

December 22, 2019 by KC Editor 1 Comment

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In Episode 2 we go to the USA and chat to Dave Bryce who’s a well respected keyboard player (currently with Rabbit Valet), voiceover artist and owner of musicplayer.com.

We cover everything from Dave’s history as a player, to this desert island discs.

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