David Ryshpan, Vox Sambou / Trio Bruxo

The Keyboard Chronicles

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.

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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

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