Greg Phillinganes

NATHAN AND NOAH EAST ARE “FATHER AND SON”

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My conversation with Nathan and Noah East was about the father and son duo, dreams, family, and music. It wasn’t long ago that Noah decided he wanted to fulfill his desire and pursue music as a career. Having been surrounded by not only his legendary father Nathan, but by countless legendary musicians his whole life, he was poised to flourish as a professional artist. Nathan nurtured and watched his son pour his life into playing the piano. When their faith and destinies aligned at the right time, the obvious choice was to then work together. As a proud father, Nathan’s dream came to life when the two decided to collaborate. The result: their debut album “Father and Son” – an incredible masterpiece of music. With Noah on piano and the Hammond B3 and Nathan on bass, this body of art features quite a few stellar musicians working alongside them. During the course of his illustrious career, Nathan has worked with a plethora of the best. He and Noah chose an incredible cast, and they agree that each member was divinely sent. Billy Valentine and Merry Clayton lend their incredible vocals to cover songs “Hard Times” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” And joining the elite group is flautist Hubert Laws, Eric Clapton, and Greg Phillinganes – just to name a few.

The heart and soul of this album is set by the introduction – a heartfelt exchange between father and son: “You ready, dad? Ready, son. Come on, let’s make an album. Okay, let’s go.” The dream, realized; and the soul, heard in the music.

THE 2021 ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL

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GUITARIST ANDREAS VARADY

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Andreas Varady is a young guitarist with the sound of a veteran who has been playing for many years–to say the very least. He is not an old soul with an old sound but quite the contrary; he is a young soul with a refreshing mature sound. Surrounded by music and hailing from a home full of music, it was natural for Andreas to pursue what came most natural to him. For him, that was playing the guitar starting at the age of four. He never considered any other options. He recalls hearing his hero George Benson’s album Breezin’ and the impact it instantly had on him. Varady has appeared at Jazz Festivals on international stages around the world since he was twelve years old. Andreas’ life took a dramatic turn after he was invited to play in a group at the Montreux Jazz Festival. It was there during practice that he met the legendary Quincy Jones who would soon thereafter sign him to his Management Company. Varady’s life now at seventeen years old continues to escalate. He recently signed with Verve, and his first CD is self titled Andreas Varady. It features newcomer Gregory Porter as well as the legendary Greg Phillinganes. Andreas appreciates different genres thus is also influenced by them. Through it all, Andreas remains grounded, humble, and focused. He looks forward to making new music, experiencing different projects, welcoming new opportunities, and building his career.

I spoke with Andreas at the 4th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival:

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GUITARIST ANDREAS VARADY

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Andreas Varady is a young guitarist with the sound of a veteran who has been playing for many years–to say the very least. He is not an old soul with an old sound but quite the contrary; he is a young soul with a refreshing mature sound. Surrounded by music and hailing from a home full of music, it was natural for Andreas to pursue what came most natural to him. For him, that was playing the guitar starting at the age of four. He never considered any other options. He recalls hearing his hero George Benson’s album Breezin’ and the impact it instantly had on him. Varady has appeared at Jazz Festivals on international stages around the world since he was twelve years old. Andreas’ life took a dramatic turn after he was invited to play in a group at the Montreux Jazz Festival. It was there during practice that he met the legendary Quincy Jones who would soon thereafter sign him to his Management Company. Varady’s life now at seventeen years old continues to escalate. He recently signed with Verve, and his first CD is self titled Andreas Varady. It features newcomer Gregory Porter as well as the legendary Greg Phillinganes. Andreas appreciates different genres thus is also influenced by them. Through it all, Andreas remains grounded, humble, and focused. He looks forward to making new music, experiencing different projects, welcoming new opportunities, and building his career.

I spoke with Andreas at the 4th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival:

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