David K Mathews, Santana / Etta James / Tower of Power (Part 2)
David K Mathews has had, and continues to have, an amazing career across a range of genres. In Part 2 of our interview (Part 1 of interview – click here), David covers off his work with Etta James and Santana. If you’re a Hammond B3 player you’ll also love the detail David goes into about his rig.. Links to content mentioned during the show (links will open in new tab): Etta James Live Santana Live Bill Beer organ customisations Bob Schleicher’s Electronic Instrument Service The Fantasy Vocal Sessions – have a listen Fantasy Studios Pete Escovedo Desert Island Discs: Anything by Art Tatum, Elis and Tom – Antonio Carlos Jobim, any of Jimmy Smith’s Blue Note releases, Live / In Performance – Donny Hathaway, Albeniz: Iberia Suites – Alicia De Larrocha, Magical Mystery Tour – The Beatles (honorary sixth pick). Cover photo by Arlic Dromgoole Sr. Don’t forget to click on any of the subscribe links to automatically have each episode download, or just click play on the player above to listen right here. We’re always keen to hear from you: drop us a line via the website, Facebook, or Twitter. If you’re a keyboard player, we also have a weekly newsletter with interesting news from the industry just for you. To help us keep the podcast running like a fine oiled machine, we do have a Patreon account if you’d like to contribute the cost of a small cup of coffee a month. Finally, check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.