David Ryshpan, Vox Sambou / Trio Bruxo
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. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel 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 Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via