Darryl Beaton, Jessica Mauboy / Delta Goodrem / Guy Sebastian

Darryl Beaton has already had an incredible career as a keyboard player, singer and musical director, and he’s just getting started. We talk with Darryl on his career to date, his take on the ups and downs of TV-based musical direction and a whole bunch more including one hell of a Stevie Wonder anecdote! 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 Delta Goodrem Darryl in action with Delta Goodrem Darryl’s keyboard rig with Delta Goodrem Darryl’s musical upbringing and Mrs Parsons the amazing piano teacher The challenging early years of being a professional musician Human Nature Darryl in action with Human Nature Working with Kanye West and observing his work ethic Darryl in action on Australian Idol The specific challenges of working on a show like Australian Idol A typical day on Australian Idol Challenging the stereotypes around singers and musicians on ‘talent shows’ Working with Jess Mauboy Darryl in action with Jess Mauboy Darryl in action as solo artist Darryl Beaton Band live in Japan How time in West Africa changed Darryl’s view of music (and life) Thoughts for younger players entering the music industry Tag a Keyboard Player: PJ Morton Desert Island Discs: Innervisions – Stevie Wonder, Bring on the Night – Sting, Live at The Bitter End 1971 – Donny Hathaway, Weekend in L.A. – George Benson, How I Got Over … Songs That Carried Us – Smokie Norful. HOnourable mentions for Whispering Jack and Age of Reason – John Farnham, and Matchbook – Ian Moss. Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our