Soundboard

Steinway & Sons
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Soundboard features conversations on artistry and craftsmanship between Ben Finane, Director of Content at Steinway & Sons, and distinguished pianists, musicians, artists, and creatives. Soundboard seeks out inspiration, hones in on the creative process, parses influences, and attempts to diagnose artistic greatness.

  1. 08/19/2025

    Soundboard: Kris Davis

    Jazz pianist and Steinway Artist Kris Davis takes us through her process, her love of Herbie Hancock, and what she gained from listening to other instruments.

    20 min
  2. Soundboard: Yulianna Avdeeva

    07/30/2025

    Soundboard: Yulianna Avdeeva

    Chopin International Piano Competition winner and Steinway Artist Yulianna Avdeeva discusses her most recent recording project for Pentatone: Dmitri Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87.

    22 min

  3. 07/14/2025

    Soundboard: Sunny War

    The songwriter Sunny War talks about her eclectic influences, when less is more, her Americana dream, and taking inspiration from her racist neighbors.

    21 min
  4. Soundboard: Steve Roach

    06/19/2025

    Soundboard: Steve Roach

    Ambient and electronic music composer Steve Roach discusses his musical philosophy and process.

    31 min
  5. Soundboard: Nels Cline

    05/23/2025

    Soundboard: Nels Cline

    Guitarist Nels Cline talks about having no fixed voice, Wilco, pretension, and going down with the set list.

    32 min
  6. Soundboard: Joe Lovano

    05/16/2025

    Soundboard: Joe Lovano

    Saxophonist Joe Lovano joins Soundboard live from Big Ears Festival to discuss influence, tone, sound, improvisation — and what's in a name.

    23 min
  7. Soundboard: John Paul Jones

    07/12/2024

    Soundboard: John Paul Jones

    Steinway Artist John Paul Jones, live from Big Ears Festival, talks about his influences, his sound, and his process.

    33 min
  8. Soundboard: Christian McBride

    05/10/2024

    Soundboard: Christian McBride

    Jazz bassist Christian McBride, live from Big Ears Festival, talks post-bop, remaining a bass-player-for-hire, bass-on-bass action, preparation, and jazz as democracy.

    23 min
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Soundboard features conversations on artistry and craftsmanship between Ben Finane, Director of Content at Steinway & Sons, and distinguished pianists, musicians, artists, and creatives. Soundboard seeks out inspiration, hones in on the creative process, parses influences, and attempts to diagnose artistic greatness.

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  • Creator
    Steinway & Sons
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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