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The Keyboard Chronicles

David Holloway
Music
Music Performance
Jazz
Jazz Music
Touring
Freya Garbett
Music Education
Electronic Music
Music Industry
Music From the Waves
Keyboard Players
Hammond Organ
Glenn Hughes
Soulive
Nashville
Piano
Journalism
Music Technology
Gigging Musicians
Keyboard Magazine

A podcast for keyboard players

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Danny Silverston is an American keyboardist and founding member of the Boston-based soul-pop band Couch. Known for his warm, jazz- and funk-influenced playing style, Danny has been an integral part of the seven-piece group’s collaborative writing and... more

Paul Furness is a keyboard player and multi-instrumentalist who serves as a founding member of Brisbane indie rock mainstays Ball Park Music. Since forming the group during a university class assignment in 2008, Paul has spent nearly two decades help... more

Michael Stephen Brown is a versatile American pianist and composer best known for his solo performances, rich chamber music collaborations, and unique original works. Bridging the gap between world-class piano playing and storytelling, he has recentl... more

Peter Dasent is an incredibly versatile pianist, composer, and musical director best known for his long tenure as the resident keyboardist on ABC’s Play School, a role he has held for over two decades. While he is well known for his daily on-set impr... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Stephen Brown
Pianist and composer featured on Twelve Blocks
Episode: Michael Stephen Brown, Pianist and Composer
Peter Dasent
Pianist; Play School composer and performer; Umbrellas founder
The Umbrellas; Play School
Episode: Peter Dasent, Pianist / Play School / The Umbrellas
Peter Sandberg
Composer and pianist from Sweden, known for blending piano with analog gear
Self-employed musician
Episode: Peter Sandberg, Pianist and Composer
Greg Kane
Guitarist/keyboardist of Hue and Cry; discussed his work with synths and jazz records
Hue and Cry
Episode: Greg Kane, Hue And Cry
Erik Deutsch
Keyboardist with a diverse career
Musician
Episode: Erik Deutsch, The Black Crowes / Solo Artist
J. Willgoose Esquire
Frontman and multi-instrumentalist of Public Service Broadcasting
Public Service Broadcasting
Episode: J. Willgoose Esq., Public Service Broadcasting
David Hirschfelder
Composer and keyboardist known for Pyramid, Little River Band, and John Farnham collaborations
Multinational music projects (Pyramid, Little River Band, John Farnham)
Episode: David Hirschfelder, Composer / John Farnham / Little River Band (Part 1)
Hazel Mills
Keyboardist and producer
Episode: Hazel Mills, Kylie Minogue / Florence + The Machine / Goldfrapp
Adam Holzman
Musician and keyboardist
Various including Miles Davis band, The Fence, Michelle, Wayne Shorter, Grover Washington
Episode: Adam Holzman, Steven Wilson / Miles Davis / Solo Artist (Part 1)

Host

David Holloway
Host of the keyboard-focused interview series with extensive experience in keyboard performance and production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • recommended

    Recently discovered this great podcast. As a musician myself, I find it very interesting, informative and enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob Jansen 2
    Netherlands7 months ago
  • Loving it

    I love the variety of guests on this show. I’m more a jazz player but I love some of the rock / folk / prog stuff as well. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JazzGuy44
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I discovered this podcast on a chance search on Clive Nolan.. excellent podcast..

    Some guest requests. Mark Kelly of Marillion (who would also currrently be promoting his Marathon project), Toby Chapman; one of the UKs great session players for Tom Jones, ABC, Spandau Ballet etc., Mike Lindup of Level 42, Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rjmdrum
    United States5 years ago
  • Great, thank you!

    Wonderful interviews. I have to pause and look stuff up! Keep going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    uhoh7
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners value the diverse range of high-profile guests and gear discussions.
Audience appreciates candid career stories and touring anecdotes.
Shows strong expert depth; great for guests to showcase real-world rig talk.

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Michael Stephen Brown, Pianist and Composer
Q: Can you describe the challenges of writing for forehands in the same piece and how you managed the coordination between performers?
Forehands require careful choreography and real-time collaboration, as the hands and elbows must navigate shared space; the performers helped rethink and realize the piece, ensuring it could be performed effectively despite its complexity.
Michael Stephen Brown, Pianist and Composer
Q: What was the process behind the title track Twelve Blocks and its duet with Jerome Lowenthal and Ursula Oppens?
The piece grew out of a pandemic routine where Jerome walked a Twelve Block path to Ursula, with spoken poetry interwoven; it's a narrative piece that combines music and poetry across a long performance arc.
Michael Stephen Brown, Pianist and Composer
Q: How has the past year shaped your career and your approach to composing, given the release of your album Twelve Blocks?
The past year has been busy and transformational, blending touring, commissions, and the personal evolution that fed the album's concept; I've been balancing performance with writing for specific collaborators and venues, which informs both my sound and the projects I pursue.
Greg Kane, Hue And Cry
Q: What was it like performing with jazz greats at the Glasgow Jazz Festival, and how did that moment influence your career?
Greg recalls nervous anticipation but also the thrill of playing with McCoy Tyner and Dennis Chambers, describing it as a defining experience that underscored the value of pushing beyond comfort zones and embracing high-caliber collaboration, which reinforced his drive to pursue diverse projects.
Greg Kane, Hue And Cry
Q: Greg, could you walk us through how your live rig has evolved and what you rely on on stage today?
The setup centers on the Nord Grand as the main board, with the Roland MC-706 for multiple engine and looping capabilities, plus the Roland KC 400 stereo amps to deliver deep, dynamic sound. He emphasizes live flexibility, the ability to switch between sections, and the avoidance of laptops on stage to keep performances tactile and reliable.

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A deeply technical, gear-minded conversation series that centers on keyboard-driven music across genres, including jazz fusion, electronic, pop, and film scoring. Conversations with renowned session players, bandleaders, and composers focus on career trajectories, live rigs, sound design, touring realities, and the evolving role of keyboards with new technology. Notable strengths include in-depth gear discussions, behind-the-scenes touring anecdotes, and a willingness to explore cross-genre collaboration, from classical training to electronic production. The format seems well suited for listeners who are musicians, producers, and fans of intricate live setups and synthesis-led storytelling.

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Recent guests on The Keyboard Chronicles include:

1. Michael Stephen Brown
2. Peter Dasent
3. Peter Sandberg
4. Greg Kane
5. Erik Deutsch
6. J. Willgoose Esquire
7. David Hirschfelder
8. Hazel Mills

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