In celebration of Jan Hammer: so much more than great film and TV soundtracks By Jerry Kovarsky published 1 July 23 You might know Jan Hammer as the talented film and TV score writer, but he also redefined keyboard technique and performance
In celebration of Wendy Carlos: composer, inventor, genre creator and pioneer By Jerry Kovarsky published 28 June 23 Without Wendy, music and technology might be very different today
In celebration of Bill Payne: the unsung keyboard master By Jerry Kovarsky published 27 June 23 He's played with everyone from Bryan Adams to James Taylor and Elton John thinks Bill Payne is one of the greatest keyboard players around
In celebration of Stevie Wonder – legendary hit maker to legendary player By Jerry Kovarsky published 26 June 23 Over a seven-decade career, Stevie Wonder has become a truly iconic figure in music… and he can also play an instrument or ten
Memories of Keith Emerson: "He looked to his Leslie speakers to throw his knives - this guy’s eyes opened wide when he saw the knives fly in his direction. The guy was Jimi Hendrix" By Jerry Kovarsky published 31 December 22 Best of 2022: Six years on from his death, we present a selection of tributes and anecdotes from friends and fellow musicians
In celebration of Elton John: enjoy some of his greatest piano performances By Jerry Kovarsky last updated 26 June 23 As the rock legend is confirmed as one of 2023’s Glastonbury headliners, we look back at his storied career
How Vangelis became a synth and electronic music legend By Jerry Kovarsky published 6 September 22 There’s more to him than Chariots Of Fire and Blade Runner
Making the synth solo in Toto's Rosanna: "We decided, let’s use everything in the studio and just go for it" By Keyboard Magazine published 27 May 22 How the famous track's fabulous synth solo came about, from the band's Steve Porcaro and David Paich