Yaron Gershovsky is an internationally acclaimed pianist, keyboardist, arranger, composer, and producer. We attempt to cover Yaron’s amazing career, from his start in Israel and his initial gigs with jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, through to his work with Wayne Shorter and his long-standing tenure as MD with The Manhattan Transfer. Add in some discussions about Broadway musicals, his recent album with Janis Siegel, The Count Basie Orchestra and a bunch of other collaborations and it’s a packed hour.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Yaron’s past year
Janis Sigel and Yaron Gershovsky –
The Colors Of My Life
Yaron’s early professional career in Israel
Moving to the US and attending Berklee
Working with
Pharoah Sanders
Working with Wayne Shorter on his album
Atlantis
Yaron in action with The Manhattan Transfer
in 1986
Yaron in action with The Manhattan Transfer in
2023
A discussion on Yaron’s keyboard rig for The Manhattan Transfer
When Chick Corea sits in with your band for a song
Meeting and/or performing with Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Dr Lonnie Smith
The Manhattan Transfer –
Corner Pocket
Yaron Gershovsky –
Transitions
Working on the musicals Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and
City of Angels
Thoughts for younger players entering the industry
Yaron’s most memorable on-stage train wreck
Desert Island Discs: Night Train – Oscar Peterson, The Cat – Jimmy Smith, The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album – Tony Bennett & Bill Evans, The Nightfly – Donald Fagen, Vocalese – The Manhattan Transfer
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