Interviews with Amazing Musicians: Recent Episodes
Debbie Gruber
In this interview with Chicago Blues pianist, David Maxwell talks about how he got started playing the blues and who influenced him.
Michael talks about the experience of preparing the contestants for American Idol which he has done for the past 10 seasons. He is also the Musical Director for Radio City Christmas Spectacular. He has accompanied many legendary singers in LA and New York.
This is a 20-minute interview with orchestrator, arranger and composer, Curtis Moore based out of New York. He will be starting a collaboration with Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes in London on the show King Richard II. He will be the musical coordinator.
Michael Pollock, pianist, author and musical director at the highly-acclaimed musical improv training center, Second City, talks about how to do musical improvisation, the role of the pianist and what it was like to play on The Tonight Show!
Fred is a veteran arranger, orchestrator and pianist in NYC. He is a founding member of the huge hit, Forbidden Broadway.
Lou is in his mid 80's and is still gigging in NYC and New Jersey. Lou taught middle school music for over 40 years and has some great stories and ideas.
William Brohn has worked with acclaimed producer, Cameron MacIntosh as well as Stephen Schwartz. He orchestrated Wicked amongst many other highly successful shows.