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Mick Rossi, Paul Simon / Philip Glass / Solo Artist
Mick Rossi has had a burgeoning career spanning decades, genres and artists. We attempt in an hour to cover some decent ground on that amazing career, including Mick’s work with Philip Glass, The Philip Glass Ensemble, Paul Simon, Carly Simon and Hall & Oates to name just a few. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): Mick’s recent and (8th or 9th) tour with Paul Simon Mick in action in 2025 with Paul Simon – The Sacred Harp Mick in action with Paul Simon – Wristband Recent work with the Philip Glass and the Philip Glass Ensemble – Floe (Glassworks) Mick with the Philip Glass Ensemble in 2024 – The Grid The late and great Dennis Sandole Touring with Angela Bofill Being approached to play with Philip Glass Philip Glass – La Belle et la Bête Michael Riesman Mick’s keyboard rig with The Philip Glass Ensemble Philip Glass – Orion Philip Glass & Leonard Cohen – Book of Longing On playing Philip Glass’ Music in 12 Parts On conducting a Philip Glass Ensemble show with a couple of hours notice On recording with, and joining, Paul Simon’s band Mick in action with Paul Simon on Cool, Cool River Mick’s keyboard rig with Paul Simon New York’s The Knitting Factory Mick’s prolific solo output including 160 (and why it should have been titled something different) Mick Rossi’s Anti-Matter Live at Barbes Mick with Caleb Wheeler Curtis – Runt Desert Island Discs: Facing You – Keith Jarrett, Symphonies Nos 1-15 – Shostakovich, Self-Titled – Led Zeppelin, Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Five Pieces for Orchestra – Webern Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok 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.The post Mick Rossi, Paul Simon / Philip Glass / Solo Artist appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.
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Yaron Gershovsky, The Manhattan Transfer / Solo Artist
Yaron Gershovsky is an internationally acclaimed pianist, keyboardist, arranger, composer, and producer. We attempt to cover Yaron’s amazing career, from his start in Israel and his initial gigs with jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, through to his work with Wayne Shorter and his long-standing tenure as MD with The Manhattan Transfer. Add in some discussions about Broadway musicals, his recent album with Janis Siegel, The Count Basie Orchestra and a bunch of other collaborations and it’s a packed hour. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): Yaron’s past year Janis Sigel and Yaron Gershovsky – The Colors Of My Life Yaron’s early professional career in Israel Moving to the US and attending Berklee Working with Pharoah Sanders Working with Wayne Shorter on his album Atlantis Yaron in action with The Manhattan Transfer in 1986 Yaron in action with The Manhattan Transfer in 2023 A discussion on Yaron’s keyboard rig for The Manhattan Transfer When Chick Corea sits in with your band for a song Meeting and/or performing with Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Dr Lonnie Smith The Manhattan Transfer – Corner Pocket Yaron Gershovsky – Transitions Working on the musicals Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and City of Angels Thoughts for younger players entering the industry Yaron’s most memorable on-stage train wreck Desert Island Discs: Night Train – Oscar Peterson, The Cat – Jimmy Smith, The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album – Tony Bennett & Bill Evans, The Nightfly – Donald Fagen, Vocalese – The Manhattan Transfer Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok 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.The post Yaron Gershovsky, The Manhattan Transfer / Solo Artist appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.
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Kory Caudill, Tyler Childers / Solo Artist
Kory Caudill is a keyboardist and composer from eastern Kentucky. After a musical journey with varied artists, he’s currently part of Tyler Childer’s band. He has also made a mark with his critically acclaimed solo projects, including the Grammy-nominated album “Tree of Life”. With special guest co-host Steve Nathan, we chat on all that plus his work on projects like the “Concert for the Human Family” tour and how it reflects a deep commitment to using music as a bridge between cultures and communities. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): Recent touring with Tyler Childers Kory in action with Tyler Childers Recording the next Tyler Childers album Working with Rick Rubin Kory’s musical upbringing and a discussion on Appalachian culture Kory Caudill – Song for Appalachia The move to Nashville Kory’s father Keith Caudill in action Joining and working with Justin Moore Kory in action with Justin Moore Concert for the Human Family – working with collaborator Wordsmith Working with Pam Tillis Kory and Pam Tillis in action together Working with Blessing Offor Kory Caudill feat. Blessing Offor – Cross The River Being stretched as a player – Tyler Childers and Getting to the Bottom (solo is around 3-minute mark) Kory Caudill – Tree of Life Kory shares some of the insights that have been shared with him over the years in relation to musicianship Desert Island Discs: The Way Up – Pat Metheny Group, Tracks – Oscar Peterson, a Billy Preston gospel bootleg, Yanni Live at The Acropolis – Yanni, Here Come The Noise Makers – Bruce Hornsby Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok 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.The post Kory Caudill, Tyler Childers / Solo Artist appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.
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Steven Reid Williams, Leo Sayer / Paul Young / The Overtones
Steven Reid Williams is a British keyboardist, pianist, and songwriter who currently plays for UK and Australian pop legend Leo Sayer and 80s icon Paul Young, while also contributing as a session musician to artists such as Melanie C, Rebecca Ferguson, Lulu, and Nadine Coyle. Add to that his solo creative output and his work with The Overtones, and there’s lots to discuss. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): Touring with Leo Sayer Steven in action with Leo Sayer 2025 Steven’s musical upbringing Casio PT-20 Moving from teaching to professional musician Beth Rowley Working with Jamelia Steven demonstrating his chops as a player and singer Working with The Overtones Steven in action live with The Overtones Working with Leo Sayer Steven in action with Leo Sayer – One Man Band Steven’s keyboard rig with Leo Sayer When your first pro gig is given with one day’s notice, and is in Kazakhstan Working with Paul Young Paul Young – Iron Out The Rough Spots Steven in action with Sam Outlaw Some best bits of Terry Wogan This is actually what a flapjack is Steven Reid Williams – Hearts and Stones Steven’s killer covers album – Black + White Interpretations Desert Island Discs: Sleepwalking – Gerry Rafferty, Rumours – Fleetwood Mac, An Innocent Man – Billy Joel, Self-Titled – Rage Against The Machine, hummingbird – Carly Pearce, Back Home Again – John Denver Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok 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.The post Steven Reid Williams, Leo Sayer / Paul Young / The Overtones appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.
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Roger O’Donnell – The Cure / Psychedelic Furs / Solo Artist (Part 2)
In this second part of our interview with Roger O’Donnell, we dive deeper into Roger’s time with The Cure by walking through each Cure album Roger worked on in reverse order. We also chat on composing for ballet, a great on-stage train wreck and a whole lot more. Watch Part 1 here. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): The strength of The Cure’s live show The Cure in action at Glastonbury 2019 The Cure live in 2024 – A Forest Working on 2004’s album – The Cure The Cure’s approach to songwriting Working on Bloodflowers Wild Mood Swings period Roger’s current touring rig with The Cure Recreating the keyboard sounds of the earlier albums by The Cure The more challenging songs by The Cure to play, including The Top Roger playing Like Cockatoos live in 2018 One of the 9 million times Roger has loved playing Just Like Heaven The recording of Disintegration Thoughts for younger players entering the music industry A memorable on-stage train wreck The next decade of Roger’s career and the long-term passion of a ballet on The Picture of Dorian Gray A taste of Roger O’Donnell’s classical work On not playing music during an extended illness Desert Island Discs: Head Hunters – Herbie Hancock, Mahavishnu Orchestra – Birds of Fire, The Grand Wazoo – Frank Zappa, Electric Ladyland – Jimi Hendrix, Songs From The Silver Box – Roger O’Donnell. Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok 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.The post Roger O’Donnell – The Cure / Psychedelic Furs / Solo Artist (Part 2) appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.
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