The Keyboard Chronicles

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Thorsten Quaeschning, Tangerine Dream / Bioscope / Picture Palace Music
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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