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David Rosenthal, Billy Joel / Rainbow / Robert Palmer / Enrique Iglesias (Part 1)

September 8, 2022 by KC Editor 1 Comment

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In this first of two parts (Part 2 is here), David Rosenthal joins us to talk about his amazing career, including nearly 30 years as Billy Joel’s keyboard player. As you’ll hear, that’s only one aspect of what continues to be an amazing career in music.

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

2022 and continuation of Billy Joel’s amazing residency at Madison Square Garden

Having nearly 90 songs ready to go on a keyboard rig

Billy Joel’s You May Be Right  / Led Zep Rock and Roll combo

Billy Joels’ River of Dreams / Dancing in the Street combo

The experience of playing 110 times (and counting) at Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen: Tenth Avenue Freeze Out and Born to Run

Billy Joel and Tony Bennett – New York State of Mind

Billy Joel and Bryan Adams – Summer of ’69

Billy Joel and Paul McCartney at Shea Stadium – Let It Be

The secrets to success of being Billy Joel’s keyboard player for nearly 30 years

56 shows in 56 nights in 56 cities with Robert Palmer

Discussion of David’s A, B and C keyboard rigs

David’s dual career as synth programmer and rig designer

Setting up Roy Bittan and Charlie Giordano’s re-designed E-Street Band rigs

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Charlie Giordano, David Rosenthal, Paul McCartney, podcast, Rainbow, Robert Palmer, Roy Bittan, Tony Bennett

Jeff Babko, Jimmy Kimmel / Martin Short / James Taylor / Neil Young

August 6, 2020 by KC Editor Leave a Comment

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Jeff Babko is an amazingly versatile keyboard player covering TV, movies, touring and recording. In this interview, Jeff covers everything from working live on stage with Martin Short and Steve Martin, to recording with Neil Young and an orchestra. As you’ll hear, the four artists listed in this episode’s title are only the tip of the iceberg.

Links to content mentioned during the show:

Bruce Hornsby

Julio Iglesias

Dan Warner

Larry Carlton

Robben Ford

Toto

An Evening You’ll Forget For The Rest of Your Life – Martin Short and Steve Martin

Jeff Babko’s Solo Albums

Mike Elizondo

Michael Bearden

Frank Ocean – Channel Orange

Colin Hay

The Caffeinated Keyboardist Podcast

Jeff’s keyboard stand collapse

Desert Island Discs: POV – Utopia, Speak No Evil – Wayne Shorter, Oh Yeah? – Jan Hammer, The Golden Age of Wireless – Thomas Dolby, Seven Steps to Heaven – Miles Davis.

Don’t forget to click on any of the subscribe links to automatically have each episode download, or just click play on the player above to listen right here.

We’re always keen to hear from you: drop us a line via the website, Facebook, or Twitter. If you’re a keyboard player, we also have a weekly newsletter with interesting news from the industry just for you. To help us keep the podcast running like a fine oiled machine, we do have a Patreon account if you’d like to contribute the cost of a small cup of coffee a month.

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

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Bruce Hornsby, Colin Hay, Frank Ocean, George Duke, Jason Mraz, Jimmy Kimmel, Julio Iglesias, Korg Kronos, Korg Wavestate, Larry Carlton, Martin Short, Michael Bearden, Mike Elizondo, Neil Young, podcast, Robben Ford, Sequential, Sheryl Crow, Steve Martin, Toto

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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We’re always keen to hear from you: drop us a line via the website, Facebook, or Twitter if you have any feedback or would like to suggest a guest (it can even be yourself!)

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Dave Bryce, Miles Davis, podcast, Steely Dan

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