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Clyde Lawrence had already been on our radar thanks to co-host Paul, and the desire to speak with Clyde was cemented after seeing the band Lawrence perform live in Australia earlier this year. We chat to Clyde on his amazing career to date, some great road stories and some insightful perspectives from a player whose... The post Clyde Lawrence, Lawrence / Film and TV Composer appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Jeff Frankenstein has clocked up a couple of decades with Newsboys and shows no signs of slowing down. We cover off Jeff’s career to date, recent gigs and some brilliant road stories to boot. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video... The post Jeff Frankenstein, Newsboys appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Patrick Warren is someone whose music you will definitely have heard at some stage, given his prolific film and TV composition career. Then there’s his production, touring and session work with a who’s who of artists…. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the... The post Patrick Warren, Bonnie Raitt / Tom Waits / Bob Dylan / Aimee Mann appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Mo pleasure is a veteran multi-instrumentalist who has played with some of the very best. We cover off some big milestones in Mo’s career, in addition to his great insights on the challenges of being a musical director. Lots to enjoy in this one as always. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play... The post Mo Pleasure, Earth, Wind & Fire / Michael Jackson / Janet Jackson / Bette Midler appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

David Jameson is one busy keyboard player, working across three bands with some demanding musical chops required. Then there’s the small issue of him being the co-founder of one of the most popular applications for computer-based gigging players, Gig Performer. We cover all of those bases plus some in this wide-ranging discussion. To listen /... The post David Jameson, The Security Project / Beyond the Wall / Reelin’ in the Years / Gig Performer Co-Founder appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Frank Sacramone is keys player and multi-instrumentalist with prog metal / orchestral rock outfit Earthside. They’ve just come off a successful US headline tour, and we caught up with Frank just before they headed off on said tour. Lots of really honest insights that make it worth the price of admission alone. To listen /... The post Frank Sacramone, Earthside appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Los Angeles based Peter Smith is a pianist, composer, arranger, songwriter, and music director. We cover Peter’s enormous career to date, including his diverse music direction projects, TV work and lots more. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or... The post Peter Smith, Molly Ringwald / Solo Artist / Musical Director appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Paul Cornish has an album out very soon on the iconic Blue Note Records, and with good reason. Paul’s impeccable jazz chops, combined with his passion for experimentation across genres, makes for interesting music. Paul’s perspectives are just as interesting, and some broad territory is covered. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play... The post Paul Cornish, Thumpasaurus / HAIM / Joshua Redman / Paul Cornish Trio appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

If ever there was proof that us keyboard players are a dynamic, witty and erudite bunch, Scott May is our latest piece of evidence. Scott covers some amazing territory during our chat. from playing organ at Radio City Music Hall to his stints in radio, TV and film. And that’s just the start. To listen... The post Scott May, The Ides of March / Judy Tenuta / Morton Downey Jr appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

You could spend an hour just digesting the breadth and depth of Mike McKnight’s career, but let’s just say he’s been the go-to guy for artists as diverse as Mariah Carey, Roger Waters and Madonna. That is just the tip of the iceberg…. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the... The post Mike McKnight, Keyboardist / Programmer / Musical Director appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.