Peter Smith, Molly Ringwald / Solo Artist / Musical Director

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.

Rob Gentry is a  keyboardist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience. He has performed at iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl, collaborating with musical legends like Quincy Jones, Pete Tong, Giorgio Moroder, and Damian Lazarus.  We chat to Rob on his career... The post Rob Gentry, David Gilmour / Quincy Jones / Giorgio Moroder appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Something a little different for the last show of 2024. We do a review of the year that was, with special co-host, Wales-based Dewi Evans, who amongst many other things has authored a book on rock keyboard playing. We look over the most watched and listened to episodes of 2024 and talk a little on... The post Dewi Evans, Author and Musician / End of 2024 Wrap Episode appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Greg Bieck is an accomplished pianist and music producer who has has collaborated with numerous high-profile artists, including Jennifer Lopez, Hall and Oates, Ricky Martin, Beyonce, Tim McGraw, and Savage Garden to name just a few. We try to cover as much of Greg’s amazing work as we can, so strap in for a fun... The post Greg Bieck, Hall & Oates / Dave Stewart / Tim McGraw appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

In a slightly different episode to our usual format, we chat with two guests who were part of arguably the world’s first virtual band, Res Rocket Surfer. This is a laid back chat on the mid 1990s and the emergence of internet-based music creation.  To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in... The post Steve Gregory & Mike Wilcox, Res Rocket Surfer / Red Mercury / Midnight Fields appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.