Ben Sidran
Pianist Ben Sidran recounts writing “Space Cowboy” with Steve Miller and recording with the Rolling Stones in 1968 London in Soul Country #8. Get ready for some insights into clasic rock’s headiest London days with Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend and Eric Clapton. Ben also talks jazz, discussing 40 albums and dozens of radio and TV programs for NPR and VH-1. His jazz work impresses on disc and in a dazzling roster of interviewees: Miles Davis, Donald Fagen and Sun Ra…really! who gets this kind of talent on their show?? Sponsored in part with grants from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
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