David Ryshpan is a multifaceted Canadian musician whose talents extend to being a pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and DJ. Born in Toronto.  David has collaborated with a range of artists, including the likes of Vox Sambou, Jorge Ben Jor, and Trio Bruxo, showcasing his versatility across different musical landscapes. We go from Beijing to Brazil in this discussion, with a side-trip to Tokyo, hope you enjoy it.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

Getting into jazz at the age of 9
 
Playing matinee gigs at The Rex as a teenager

 
Dave Brubeck – Strange Meadow Lark
 
Jeff Johnston – McGill University
 
David’s technique and why it was less than optimal
 
David’s video on avoiding the ‘chicken dance’ with keyboard fingering
 
Indigone Trio – Tonglen
 
On developing a passion for Brazilian Jazz
 
The Banff Centre Jazz & Sonic Arts residency
 
Djavan – Tem Boi na Linha
 
Jorge Ben Jor
 
David performing with Jorge Ben Jor 2013
 
David at Blue Note Tokyo with Jorge Ben Jor 2014
 
Working with Vox Sambou
 

Vox Sambou at Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues festival 2019

 
The amazing Oktoecho
 
Oktoecho – Transcestral
 
Trio Bruxo in action

Tag a Keyboard Player:  Ric’key Pageot; Camille Gélinas (www.instagram.com/cam.geli); David Osei-Afrifa (www.instagram.com/david.osei.afrifa)

Desert Island Discs: Herbie Hancock – Thrust; Stevie Wonder – Innervisions; Willie Colón & Ruben Blades – Siembra; Djavan – Alumbramento; Guillermo Klein – Carrera

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