Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - David Sanborn Way Cross Georgia by C.T. Parkinson w/Brecker Bros., Buzz Feiten, Will Lee, Don Grolnick + Taking O…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann & Rod Serling + Rod Serling Opening Monologue - Season One w/Bernard Herrmann's "Dream Theme" 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's Brand New SOB ID for 2024 - David Sanborn, Clapton & M. Kamen Riggs by David Sanborn, Eric Clapton & Kamen w/David Sanborn, Clapton &…

Thomas Dolby has had one of the most interesting and innovative careers as a musician, and that makes him one interesting guest. We cover an enormous amount of ground in this interview and above all else it shows Thomas’ passion hasn’t waned, and his eyes are very firmly on the future. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the …

Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - Walter "Woflman" Washington Even Now by Buddy Flett w/Irma Thomas' vocals My Future Is My Past - 2018 Anti Walter "Wolfman" Washington - R.I.P. at 79 - Walter "Woflman" Washington Sada by "Walter Washington, Jack Cruz &…

Artist Song Album Label Notes The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - The Yardbirds w/Jeff Beck Stroll On - The Train Kept A-Rollin by Jeff Beck & J. Page + Blow Up Soundtrack - 1966 - Herbie Hancock MGM Records Jeff Beck - R.I.P. at 78 - Jeff Beck Cause We Ended as Lovers by Stevie Wonder …

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - Lethal Weapon 1 Meet Martin Riggs by Michael Kamen & Clapton w/David Sanborn's Sax Lethal Weapon 1 - 1987 Warner Bros. - Wounded Bird CD Reissue Remembering David Sanborn - John McLaughlin - One Truth Band The Unknown D…

ARTIST SONG ALBUM LABEL NOTES - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Bobby Enriquez Pink Panther Theme by Henry Mancini w/Ray Brown & Al Foster The Wildman Returns - 1993 Evidence Music Bobby Enriquez - 81 - David Sanborn Hid…

Doug Petty is an American pianist, keyboardist, arranger, composer, and educator based in Los Angeles. He’s currently the keyboard player for the iconic Tears for Fears, but that’s just the start. Doug has recorded and performed with numerous artists, including Rihanna, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, and Enrique Iglesias. His work extends to film sou…

ARTIST SONG ALBUM LABEL NOTES - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - From the motion picture: Letal Weapon 3 Riggs & Rog by Michael Kamen & Clapton w/David Sanborn Lethal Weapon 3 - 1992 Reprise Records More for David Sanborn - 78 - Sting with Eric Clapton It's Probably Me music by Micha…

Roger Joseph Manning Jr. is a US-based keyboardist, singer, and songwriter renowned for co-founding the bands Jellyfish, the Moog Cookbook, and Imperial Drag. He also happens to be a long-time member of Beck’s backing band, is a member of The Lickerish Quartet and has also collaborated with artists such as Air, Jay-Z, Blink 182, and Johnny Cash. We…

ARTIST SONG ALBUM LABEL NOTES - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Pat Metheny Group Are You Going With Me by Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays Offramp - 1982 ECM Records Danny Gottlieb - 71…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - Duane Eddy Rebel Rouser by Duane Eddy & Lee Hazlewood 45 RPM Single - 1958 Jamie Duane Eddy - R.I.P. at 86 - Duane Eddy Shazam! by Duane Eddy & Lee Hazlewood 45 RPM Single - 1959 Jamie Duane Eddy - R.I.P. at 86 - Duane …

Bob Fridzema has had quite the career already, marked by collaborations with a wide array of artists, including Glenn Hughes, Walter Trout, Bernie Marsden, and King King, among others. We cover a lot of this plus delve into other aspects of Bob’s work, including a quick studio tour that features some great vintage gear. To listen / watch: Audio-onl…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID David Sanborn Four Hour Tribute as a Leader & Sideman Various Sanborn Solo Albums & Sanborn Side Projects Various Labels David Sanborn - R.I.P. at …

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Billy Stewart Summertime by George Gershwin & Dubose Heyward Unbelievable - 1965 Chess Records Billy Stewart - 87 - Billy Stewart Sitting In the Park by Bil…

It’s hard to overstate Eric Mouquet’s impact on music during the 1990s, and he’s still going strong. We cover Eric’s seminal work with Deep Forest but also his extensive recording, performing and collaboration with everyone from Peter Gabriel to David Foster and Herbie Hancock. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio pl…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - Herbie Hancock Maiden Voyage by Hancock w/Hubbard, Coleman, Carter & Tony Williams Maiden Voyage - 1965 Blue Note Records Herbie Hancock - 84 - Herbie Hancock Blind Man, Blind Man by Hancock w/Grant Green, Mobley,Moncur…

Phillip Golub is a Brooklyn-based pianist, improviser, and composer. We talk on Phillip’s career and his work in transcribing Wayne Shorter’s work, as well as some thoughts on the increasing challenges musicians face industrially. All in all a fascinating chat! To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: V…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - James Caan/Sonny Corleone The Godfather: Sonny Corleone beats up Carlo 90 second clip The Godfather - 1972 https:…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID - The Allman Brothers Band Revival by Dickey Betts ( Idlewild South - 1970 - Tow Dowd Produced ATCO Reco…

Anna Lapwood is a British organist, conductor, and broadcaster. Currently Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Anna has a full schedule as both organist and conductor. We go in-depth in relation to some of the amazing instruments Anna has performed on, as well as a wide-ranging discussion on Anna’s career and the challenges of classica…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Twilight Zone ID Twilight Zone Theme by Marious Constant TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Tommy Young Melancholy Serenade by Jackie Gleason & Duke Easton w/Chuck Rainey's bass Keeper of the "B" -2001 TommyYoung.net Jackie Gleason - 108 - Randy Crawford …

Jim Sheridan is a hard keyboard player to quantify, as his career has been incredibly diverse. That said, it’s fair to say he’s a TV production expert from a musical viewpoint, and it’s given him some fascinating perspectives on composition, production and musicianship. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player abo…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks - SOB ID Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - The Odd Couple The Odd Couple Theme by Sammy Kahn & Neal Hefti (1970-1975) TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records Tony Randall - 104 - Russell Malone The Odd Couple Theme by Sammy…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Kelsey Grammar Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs by Bruce Miller & Darryl Phinnessee Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs & Other Frasier Favorites - 2001 Milan - BM…

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 B…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Rod Serling Twilght Zone/Sounds of blue TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversay EditionBreakable Records - ThemeFor Rose Marie - aka: Sally Rogers Sally Rogers The Dick Van Dyke Show TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversay Edition Breakable Records Rose Marie - RIP @ 94 - Spirit Traveler w/Upchurch-Eric GaleIt's Still Christma…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - James Moody The Pink Panther by Henry Mancini Moody Plays Mancini - 1997 - Gil Goldstein Produced Warner Bros James Moody - 99 - James Moody You Follow Me by Tom McIntosh w/Roland Prince Beyond This World - 1978 Vanguar…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID - Aaron Lewis Yeah, I Ain't Made In China by Aaron Lewis & Bobby Pinson The Hill - 2024 AaronLewisMusic.com - Universal Recent Release - Pay Attent…

Mikey Rowe is keyboardist for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Rowe’s musical journey with Noel Gallagher extends beyond the High Flying Birds. He was also a part of Oasis and has an incredibly extensive session and recording career, which we discuss in some depth. And then there’s the train wreck story… A huge thanks to Mikey for his time! To l…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - Murray the "K" Murray the "K" and the Swinging Soiree - Mid 1960's Youtube clip Youtube Murray the "K" Kaufman - 102 - Red Prysock Hand Clappin' by Red Prysock w/Blue Mitchell Rock "n" Roll -1955 - NYC Mercury Red Pryso…

- Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID - Lyle Mays Eberhard by Lyle Mays w/Bill Frisell, Bob Sheppard, Mitch Forman, Alex Acuna + Eberhard (1 track CD) LylesMays.com Eberhard Weber - 84 - Volker Kriegel & Spectrum Th…

Mark Shusterman is the keyboardist for Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. We cover his journey with that outfit as well as his other projects and diverse musical history. 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... The post Mark Shusterman, Natha…

Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders Wondering Why by Merl Saunders & Pam Carter - People Make the World… Keystone Berkel…

Jim Prime has been Deacon Blue’s keyboard player for decades, and that alone is a great reason to spend some serious time with him. Add in his other playing credits with other artists (John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday), his sense of humour and some of the best anecdotes we’ve heard, and you’ve got an interview for... The post James Prime, Deacon Blue a…

Artist Song Album Label Notes Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - Long John Baldry Conditional Discharge by Baldry & Ian Armitt -Don't Try To Lay No Boogie… It Ain't Easy - 1971 - Produced by Rod Stewart Warner Bros. - Stony Plain CD Reissue John Baldry - 83 - Long John Baldry …Woogie o…

Damon McMahon is an Australian-based keyboard player and former musical instrument industry professional who has a fascinating history of playing and living in other countries, including China, Singapore and Japan. We cover Damon’s interesting history in music and also engage in some music industry chat. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the …

Artist Song Album Label Notes Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme Marlena Shaw Go Away Little Boy by Gerry Goffin & Carole King It Is Love (Live) - 1987 w/Buddy Montgomey, Larry Ball & Paul Humphrey Verve Records Marlena Shaw …

Artist Song Album Label Notes The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID Gregory Porter Christmas Wish by Gregory Porter Christmas Wish - 2023 Blue Note Records Last Call for Christmas! George Duke The Black Messiah (Part two) by George Duke Face the Music - 2002 w/Christian McBride & O. Brashea…

Artist Song Album Label Notes Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID Les McCann The Truth by Les McCann & Margaret Fowler w/Bonnie Raitt & Billy Preston Pump It Up - 2001 esc-records.de Les McCann - R.I.P. @ 88 Les McC…

Most of our guests are hard to pigeon-hole, but none moreso than Sarah Belle Reid. We delve into Sarah’s fascinating work in modular synthesis, composition and even take a few detours into academia and virtual reality. If you’ve ever thought about learning or jumping into modular synthesis, Sarah has some great guidance as well. To... The post Sara…

Artist Song Album Label Notes Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme The Smothers Brothers Mom Always Liked You Best! By the Smothers Brothers Mom Always Liked You Best! - 1965 Mercury R…

Aside from his founding role with The Greyboy Allstars and his recent tour with Roger Waters, Robert Walter has had an incredibly diverse career as a performer and composer. We cover it all as well as some great guidance for newer players and some great Desert Island Disc picks. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click... The post Robert Walter, The Gr…

Artist Song Album Label Notes Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID Ray Charles Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard & Richard Smith The Spirit of Christmas - 1985 Columbia The Spirit of Christmas Continues! Joey DeFrancesco w/Jerry Weldon Silent Night by Franz Xaver Gruber & Joseph Mohr (rif…

Jamie Hilboldt has been the go-to keys man for a range of artists from The Funk Brothers to his current long-term gig with the iconic Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. We cover Jamie’s career and his approach to playing and performing songs that are ingrained into the fabric of popular music. To listen /... The post Jamie Hilboldt, Gary Puckett & The U…

Artist Song Album Label Notes Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme Fourplay - Bob James, Rit, East & Mason It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Edmond Sears & Richard Stors Willis Jazz To The World - 1995 Blue Note Records 2023 Chr…

Grant Larcom is one of the stellar stable of keyboard players with Postmodern Jukebox. We talk on his amazing ride with that outfit as well as his other projects and future plans. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or... The post Grant Larcom, Postmodern Jukeb…

Artist Song Album Label Notes Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID Shuggie Otis Freedom Flight by Shuggie Otis w/George Duke, Wilton Felder's bass + Freedom Flight - 1971 - w/Aynsely Dunbar + Epic Records Shuggie Oti…

Franz Nicolay plays piano, accordion and pretty much anything with keys for a wide range of projects including The Hold Steady and cabaret-punk orchestra World/Inferno Friendship Society as well as his own burgeoning solo career. We talk on all that in addition to his output as an author (see links below). This is one wide... The post Franz Nicolay…

Artist Song Album Label Notes Twilight Zone by Marius Constant Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme Randy Newman Political Science y Randy Newman w/Jimmy Bond's bass & Jim Keltner's drums Sail Away - 1972 Warner Bros. R…