If ever there was proof that us keyboard players are a dynamic, witty and erudite bunch, Scott May is our latest piece of evidence. Scott covers some amazing territory during our chat. from playing organ at Radio City Music Hall to his stints in radio, TV and film. And that’s just the start.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Scott’s past year in music
Scott in action with The Ides of March
Jesse Crawford’s Pipe Organ Magic
Leon Berry – Glockenspiels, Traps, and Plenty of Pipes
Working with Judy Tenuta
Being the MD at The Funny Firm in Chicago
Working on Caroline’s Comedy Hour
Getting the gig on Morton Downey Jr’s radio show, then working on the TV version: The Morton Downey Jr Show
Playing (and experiencing a potential catastrophic train wreck) at Radio City Music Hall
The theme from Exodus
Working with Hammond USA
The history of Hammond Organ Co
Graham Bond – Baby Can It Be True (first known album recording of the Mellotron)
Scott May – Yelp master
When you order Sushi with Joey DeFrancesco
Desert Island Discs: 1962–1966 (“The Red Album”) – The Beatles, 1967–1970 (“The Blue Album”) – The Beatles, Milestones – Miles Davis, Breathe – Dr Lonnie Smith, Modern Pipe Organ – Buddy Cole
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