Kevin Gastonguay, Cory Wong / Solo Artist

Kevin Gastonguay is a pianist and composer from Minnesota and now based in Nashville. Kevin has gained has gained well-deserved recognition for his work with jazz guitarist Cory Wong, with whom he records and tours internationally. In addition to his collaborations with Wong, Kevin has played in a range of bands and continues to release his own work regularly. All of this and more is covered in this episode so enjoy! 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):   Kevin’s past year of touring and moving to Nashville Kevin in action in France on the most recent Cory Wong tour Kevin’s musical upbringing The Minneapolis music scene One example of an amazing Kevin Gastonguay solo Playing in Dr Mambo’s Combo Kevin in action with Dr Mambo’s Combo Kevin playing with Nooky Jones Kevin’s song Busted Toof with New Sound Underground Kevin’s hot tip for sleeping better on tour  Working with the band Pizza Coupon Joining / evolving with Cory Wong Approach to working up songs and performing them when on tour with Cory Wong Tour of Kevin’s home studio keyboard rig Thoughts on Nord Stage 4 Kevin Gastonguay – I Wear My Face on My Head Kevin Gastonguay – Last Place Dreamer Kevin Gastonguay – Legend of the Vigilant Cranes Tag a Keyboard Player: Larry Goldings (definitely on our bucket list – please consider us Larry!) Desert Island Discs: Largo – Brad Mehldau, Flood – Herbie Hancock, Heavy Weather – Weather Report Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our listener s...