Confronting Creativity is a video series hosted by André Cholmondeley.
Conversations with artists that defy definitions and boundaries.
We confront the various pathways into creative space….. and just have fun talking about something formless and elusive…
Here's a great excerpt of Adrian Belew talking about how he got involved with Frank Zappa and what he learned working together.
This is an excerpt from the full Adrian Belew interview.
David Torn shares his experiences working with David Bowie on one of his last albums, "The Next Day." It was recorded in secret! He also shares some great stories of working with and knowing David.
Adrian Belew is a legendary guitarist and multi-instrumentalist well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map. He first appeared on the guitar-world radar on tour with Frank Zappa, who later said, “Adrian reinvented electric guitar”.
DORIT CHRYSLER is a composer, synthesist, singer, educator, sonic adventurer, and one of the world’s leading thereminists. Hailing from Graz, Austria, and based in New York City and Berlin, she is the co-founder of the New York Theremin Society and founder of the first school for theremin, Kid CoolTheremin School.
Carmine Rojas: bass guitarist, musical director, composer, producer. Carmine has recorded and toured with an incredibly diverse list of pioneering and legendary artists including Labelle, Nektar, David Bowie (multi-platinum hits like "Let’s Dance", "China Girl", "Modern Love") . He's been on tour with Rod Stewart for 15 years....with Joe Bonamassa for over a decade now......a touring journeyman.
Carmine is one of the busiest bass players in studios playing rock, funk, R&B, and jazz - fitting in perfectly on sessions and gigs with Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, Ian Anderson, Herbie Hancock, Tedeschi andTrucks, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Todd Rundgren, Mike Patton, Macy Gray, Ian Hunter, and with his own flamenco/rock project with Marcos Nand - Ziroq, and many others.
Zack Alford is the longtime drummer for superstar guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei, and is well known for his years touring and recording with David Bowie. His varied drumming and in-demand sessions career includes stints with The B-52’s, Bruce Springsteen & Billy Joel.
Andy West of the Dixie Dregs and Henry Kaiser are joining Andre Cholmondeley to talk about creativity.
Julie Slick is a virtuoso bassist and composer known for her wide array of unique tones and substantial melodic invention. She is best known for touring with the Adrian Belew Power Trio and her band EchoTest.
Beth Fleenor aka Crystal Beth is a powerhouse vocalist and instrumentalist based in Seattle. She defies all genres with her amplified clarinets, primal screaming, vocal percussion, and looping using her own syllabic language.
Whoa! It's been a LONG time since these guys were in a public forum together. We are super proud to host Vernon Reid and David Torn for an hour-long LIVE conversation on creativity.
Join us for a live interview with King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto and former member Trey Gunn hosted by Andre Cholmondeley. We'll be discussing creativity, getting through writer's block, and more.
