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Official Trailer for Season 5 Episode 2 "Between Keys & Creativity" feat. Jed Distler - Composer, Steinway Artist, Educator, & Host of a Renowned Radio Show, "Between the K

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🎉 Enjoy the Trailer for Season 5 Episode 2 feat. Jed Distler!

The Piano Pod had an exhilarating conversation with Jed Distler—composer, Steinway Artist, educator, and host of the renowned radio show Between the Keys, hosted by Jed Distler on WWFM. 🎹🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • 🔹The inside scoop on Jed’s 9+ year-running radio show Between the Keys
  • 🔹 His wisdom on what makes a great recording and the power of thoughtful programming
  • 🔹 Jed's take on the future of CDs in the streaming age
  • 🔹 From Mahler symphonies to innovative 4-hand piano literature, his creative performances always shine
  • 🔹 How he balances personal achievement with building community and lasting relationships
  • 🚀 Exciting ventures like his new podcast The Piano Maven with Jed Distler and his ambitious project to compose 1,827 Bagatelles to honor Beethoven’s 250th anniversary in 2027

This conversation is packed with the names of brilliant but underappreciated composers, along with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss!

  • 💫 📅 Premiere Date: Tuesday, September 24, at 8:00pm ET
  • 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform
  • 📺 Watch on https://youtu.be/7gvv4W2Q_x8

[About the Guest] Jed Distler is a versatile force in the music world. As a composer, pianist, and educator, he’s known for his brilliant transcriptions of jazz legends like Art Tatum and Bill Evans and his innovative piano recitals featuring contemporary music. He founded ComposersCollaborative, Inc., setting a Guinness World Record in 2013 for the largest keyboard ensemble with 175 electronic keyboards. His solo piano CD, Fearless Monk, and extensive recordings for Spirio are must-listens. In addition to hosting Between the Keys, Jed launched his new podcast, The Piano Maven, in July 2024.

  • 🌐http://jeddistler.com/
  • 📻Jed’s Long-Running Radio Show, “Between the Keys”: https://www.wwfm.org/show/between-the-keys-with-jed-distler
  • ☢️“The Piano Maven by Jed Distler”: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomaven/

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  • 🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
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