The Keyboard Chronicles

The Keyboard Chronicles


Latest Episodes

Thorsten Quaeschning, Tangerine Dream / Bioscope / Picture Palace Music
October 02, 2025

Thorsten Quaeschning is a German composer, multi-instrumentalist, and musical director. We talk to him about his new album in collaboration with Steve Rothery, his role as the leader of the legendary

Otmaro Ruiz, Protocol / Dianne Reeves / Gino Vanelli / Alex Acuna / Solo Artist
September 21, 2025

In this engaging conversation, Otmaro Ruiz shares insights into his musical journey, from his upbringing and early influences to his teaching philosophy and collaborations with renowned artists, inclu

Toby Chapman, Spandau Ballet / Tom Jones / Belinda Carlisle (Part 2)
September 12, 2025

In Part 2 we move on to Tobys work with Belinda Carlisle, Cher, Tom Jones, Tina Arena, Aqua, boy bands, Rick Astley and a whole bunch more. Do check out Part 1 here. To listen / watch: Audio-only: cl

Toby Chapman, Spandau Ballet / Tom Jones / Belinda Carlisle (Part 1)
September 07, 2025

Toby Chapman continues to be the go-to player for a range of artists, and as youll hear in both parts of this interview, the number of collaborations is impressive. We were lucky to nail down Toby fo

Bobby Ogdin, Elvis Presley / Marshall Tucker Band / Ween
August 30, 2025

If ever there was an episode that is impossible to describe in a few words, its this one. Bobby Ogdin has hundreds of sessions and live performances to his name across literally hundreds of artists.

Dom Beken, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets / KillerStar / The Orb / High Frequency Bandwidth
August 23, 2025

Dom Beken is a BAFTA-nominated composer and musician, who is currently the keyboardist for Nick Masons Saucerful of Secrets, where he performs alongside members of Pink Floyd and Spandau Ballet. Dom

Monty Oxymoron, The Damned / Dr Space Toad Experience / Punk Floyd / Sumerian Kyngs
August 15, 2025

What a career Monty Oxymoron has had, and continues to have. We cover everything from the early days of Dr Spacetoad and Punk Floyd, his longstanding collaboration and friendship with Captain Sensible

Freyja Garbett, Solo Artist / Ian Moss / Katie Noonan
August 07, 2025

Freyja Garbett strides across genres as easily she does the keyboards she plays. That makes for an interesting chat as we move between rock, soul, Afrobeat, funk, jazz and a lot more. Lots to enjoy he

John Maul, Rick Astley / Nik Kershaw / Dire Straits Experience
July 29, 2025

We catch up with John Maul, who aside from an impressive and ongoing career as musical director and keyboard player, is also still working in the musicial instrument industry itself. We cover both asp

Brittany Davis, Solo Artist / Painted Shield
July 17, 2025

Its nearly impossible to pigeon-hole Brittany Davis musically, and youll hear why during this interview. Brittany is nothing short of a force of nature and her perspective on music, creativity and l