The studio was the focus of the Feb. 8 edition of Greasy Tracks as we spotlighted the career of pianist Nicky Hopkins and closer to home, some of the interesting/innovative things happening at Parkville Sounds in Hartford.
Here’s the archive, while a playlist is here.
Hopkins, widely regarded as the greatest studio pianist in rock history, played on some of the biggest tracks ever recorded by Jeff Beck, The Who, The Kinks, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver Messenger Service and scores of other artists.
There was also an interview with Stephen and Jillian Cusano, the founders of Parkville Sounds, a multi-faceted recording, rehearsal and performance space.
They provide insight on The Parkville Sessions, their on-going series of live performances which opens a new season Feb. 8 with Blue Note recording artist Aaron Parks Little Big. Max Creek plays an early and late show on March 14 and Michael Minelli appears March 21-22.