Larry Goldings, Pianist and Composer (Part 2)

Larry Goldings is an internationally respected pianist, organist and composer, whos has worked with a wide array of artists such as John Scofield, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, and James Taylor. He also has his own trio and solo works, as well as his contributions to numerous film and television soundtracks. Then there’s his  comedic alter ego named Hans Groiner. In Part 2 we explore Larry’s approach to humour, working with Sia, Colin Hay and James Taylor,  and continue to do some deep musical diving.  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 previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Working with James Taylor Larry letting it rip on Steamroller with James Taylor Working with Colin Hay Larry with Colin Hay – I Want You Back Working with Sia Larry with Sia – I’m in Trouble The instinctive qualities of good singer/songwriters Larry’s approach to humour The evolution of Hans Groiner Hans Groiner – Beethoven and the Blues Hans Groiner live with Jake Sherman Hans and the music of Thelonius Monk Our favourites: CPAC National Anthem Fail and Close Encounters What Larry Goldings has learned from Hans Groiner Johnny ‘Bowtie’ Barstow Tag a Keyboard Player: Sullivan Fortner, Steve Nieve, Garth Hudson Desert Island Discs: Facing You – Keith Jarrett, Plays Duke Ellington – Thelonius Monk, At The Pershing: But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal, Mompou Plays Mompou – Federico Mompou, The Complete Vee-Jay Recordings – Billy Preston, Genius + Soul = Jazz – Ray Charles Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter