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Tag: pianist
Jack Spann, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? My childhood was spent in Saint Louis, about a mile from the Mississippi River.
Késia Decoté, pianist
Have your ears open, your curiosity fresh, be disciplined in your practice, and keep the joy of playing/singing, always.
Aleksander Szram, Pianist
I would say that every piece, every concert is a great challenge – the life of a working musician is endless problem-solving, with each solution only leading to new problems/issues to address. In a way, every moment is a great challenge, as you’re always reaching for a perfection that can never be achieved
Tony Hymas, Pianist and Composer
Probably playing at short notice for Frank Sinatra at the Albert Hall (someone in his team was indisposed). His drummer warned me off anything ‘flashy’ – “Mr Sinatra don’t like no concertos”. But the great man said, “Aw, let the kid play” (what a gent!).
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