David Ryshpan, Vox Sambou / Trio Bruxo

David Ryshpan is a multifaceted Canadian musician whose talents extend to being a pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and DJ. Born in Toronto.  David has collaborated with a range of artists, including the likes of Vox Sambou, Jorge Ben Jor, and Trio Bruxo, showcasing his versatility across different musical landscapes. We go from Beijing to Brazil in this discussion, with a side-trip to Tokyo, hope you enjoy it. 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):   Getting into jazz at the age of 9   Playing matinee gigs at The Rex as a teenager   Dave Brubeck – Strange Meadow Lark   Jeff Johnston – McGill University   David’s technique and why it was less than optimal   David’s video on avoiding the ‘chicken dance’ with keyboard fingering   Indigone Trio – Tonglen   On developing a passion for Brazilian Jazz   The Banff Centre Jazz & Sonic Arts residency   Djavan – Tem Boi na Linha   Jorge Ben Jor   David performing with Jorge Ben Jor 2013   David at Blue Note Tokyo with Jorge Ben Jor 2014   Working with Vox Sambou   Vox Sambou at Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues festival 2019   The amazing Oktoecho   Oktoecho – Transcestral   Trio Bruxo in action Tag a Keyboard Player:  Ric’key Pageot; Camille Gélinas (www.instagram.com/cam.geli); David Osei-Afrifa (www.instagram.com/david.osei.afrifa) Desert Island Discs: Herbie Hancock – Thrust; Stevie Wonder – Innervisions; Willie Colón & Ruben Blades – Siembra; Djavan – Alumbramento; Guillermo Klein – Carrera Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via