Guy Perryman Interviews

A conversation with The Lounge Society - all four members - Archie, Cameron, Hani and Herbie who were in Japan for Summer Sonic music festival in August 2023. The four talk about sharing their own small town experience with fans in Japan and around the world also from small towns, and the concept of thinking and dancing.

A conversation with Charlie and Hugo of Pale Waves - British rock band who were in Japan for Summer Sonic music festival in August 2023. Over a virtual pale ale the two talk about how thrilled they were to be in a (very hot) Japanese stadium, Japanese politeness, Japanese loos, and a few other festival and music experiences.

A conversation with Stomp cast members - the thumping, drumming musical show from the Broadway and West End stages to Tokyo. The three share stories of how being on stage allows you to discover yourself, not to mention the joy of being in a show where it's OK to break things on stage.

A conversation with David Hunter and Cassidy Janson - the two leading stars of Once, in concert, the Broadway stage musical from London’s West End season in Japan.
The two share experiences of their stage and music journeys so far, and how music is a powerful tool to tell emotional stories.

A conversation with Coppe - pioneering singer/songwriter in a range of genres including electronic, jazz and classical, who won the major Japanese song writing award Nihon Record Taisho (equivalent to a Grammy) at the age of 7, and in 2023 was on the Fuji Rock Festival line-up. Coppe shares stories of her musical journey, life as an alien, and gives praise to her family for teaching her the power of giving.

A conversation with Peabo Bryson - Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and king of the Disney duet. Bryson shares what it feels like to hear your voice up on the big screen, and in-studio stories of singing with some of the greatest vocalists of all time, all with a cheeky twinkle in his eye.

A conversation with Roberto Gatto - jazz drummer who has played with the greats including Chet Baker and for the past ten years with his drums, bass and piano group Perfectrio has toured the world with their expansive improvised performances, including at the Italian Cultural Institute Tokyo in June 2023. Gatto talks about his intimate, "economical" style of playing, what Chet Baker taught him and passes the knowledge on to new generations of drummers.

A conversation with Larry Carlton - legendary guitarist as a member of The Crusaders and Fourplay, plus the number one session guitarist in LA in the 70’s and 80’s recording with Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Quincy Jones and hundreds of other stars, then moving on to a successful solo career. Carlton shares stories from the studio, on the road, and the power of music and family helping him through a challenging time in life.

A conversation with Chisara Agor - singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and designer who was in Japan to perform at the British Embassy Tokyo reception celebrating King Charles III coronation and birthday. Agor talks passionately about creating art across all mediums to tell a narrative story and cathartic experience for artist and audience alike.

A conversation with Joey Alexander - jazz pianist who at the age of 19 has already performed with a range of huge names in the world of jazz at the Grammy’s, Lincoln Center, Newport Jazz Festival, White House and more. Alexander shares his thoughts on how it feels to play jazz, the colour of jazz and how his childhood home of Bali keeps him calm.