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. 

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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

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