Jazz pianist and Steinway Artist Kris Davis takes us through her process, her love of Herbie Hancock, and what she gained from listening to other instruments.
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Soundboard: Yulianna Avdeeva
Chopin International Piano Competition winner and Steinway Artist Yulianna Avdeeva discusses her most recent recording project for Pentatone: Dmitri Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87.
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Soundboard: Sunny War
The songwriter Sunny War talks about her eclectic influences, when less is more, her Americana dream, and taking inspiration from her racist neighbors.
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Soundboard: Steve Roach
Ambient and electronic music composer Steve Roach discusses his musical philosophy and process.
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Soundboard: Nels Cline
Guitarist Nels Cline talks about having no fixed voice, Wilco, pretension, and going down with the set list.
Soundboard features conversations on artistry and craftsmanship between Ben Finane, Director of Content at Steinway & Sons, and distinguished pianists, musicians, artists, and creatives. Soundboard seeks out inspiration, hones in on the creative process, parses influences, and attempts to diagnose artistic greatness.