Tom Schuman, Spyro Gyra

We’re joined this episode by Tom Schuman, keyboard player for iconic jazz fusion outfit Spyro Gyra. Tom talks on his career in and outside of that band, and we shoot the breeze on the music industry more broadly and Tom’s recent retirement from Spyro Gyra. 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): Wally Schuman playing bass with the Dick Fadale Quartet Tom speaks on his reasons for retirement from Spyro Gyra after 49 years amd handing over the reins to Chris Fischer Spyro Gyra – Morning Dance Spyro Gyra – Catching the Sun (live) On evolving as a keyboard player On mind-altering substances and music The Rhinebeck Sessions – Wishful Thinking The Rhineback Sessions – Who Knew Jay Beckenstein Tom’s picks for new Spyro Gyra listeners: Stolen Moments What a Fool Believes Patterns in the Rain Funkyard Dog Conversations Birks Law The Tippin’ Point Bob Goes to the Store Tom’s solo work and the working relationship with the iconic Slide Funkshin and Schu Thomas Tom’s go-to keyboards Sandeep Chowta Antelope Orion 32 Breakfast with Count Basie Tag a keyboard player: Chris Fischer Desert Island Discs: Heavy Weather – Weather Report, My Funny Valentine – Miles Davis, The Trio – Oscar Peterson, Light as a Feather – Return to Forever / Chick Corea, Sunday at the Village Vanguard – Bill Evans. Thanks to our supporters for this episode: Brother Paul Brown , Musicplayer.com forums, Tammy Katchur’s Musical Stew and Radio Grande Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise