Rachel Eckroth, Solo Artist / St Vincent / Rufus Wainwright / KT Tunstall

Rachel Eckroth is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer who has played with a huge range of artists alongside her own burgeoning music career. We talk to Rachel on her playing history, touring highlights and her approach to playing. As always there’s a great rain wreck story and some thoughtful desert island discs selections. 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):   Rachel’s amazing trio Working with Mike Gordon (Phish) Childhood and teen music development Stanley Cowell Developing an individual playing style Working with St Vincent Rachel in action with St Vincent Working with Chris Botti Rachel opening (and also playing with) Rufus Wainwright Rachel in action with KT Tunstall Discussion on developing one’s skills to cover diverse gigs Rachel with the Meredith Vieira Show band Rachel’s solo work and development in composition and playing Title track from Rachel’s ‘When It Falls’ ‘Three Wheels’, from Rachel’s album ‘One’ The Garden album Impact of COVID on creativity Favourite live experiences Suggestions for younger players wanting to make a living in the music industry Rachel’s go-to keyboards Rachel playing the Vintage Vibe piano Tag a keyboard player: Jason Lindner Desert Island Discs:   Love Supreme – John Coltrane, Sketches of Spain – Miles Davis, Purple Rain – Prince, Tidal – Fiona Apple, Liberation Music Orchestra – Charlie Haden. (Don’t forget to check out all our guest’s selections on this page) Thanks to our supporters for this episode: Brother Paul Brown, Midnight Mastering, Tammy Katchur’s Musical Stew, Musicplayer.com forums, and Radio Grande Key links: