In this episode, we catch up David Chesky, an American pianist, composer, producer, arranger, and co-founder of the independent, audiophile label Chesky Records. He is also co-founder and CEO of HDtracks, an online music store that sells high-resolution digital music.  

David is considered a technological and musical innovator with eclectic interests that come shining through with his new release, The Great European Songbook. Here, David transforms  classical European standards by Bach, Beethoven, Strauss and Chopin into a modern jazz genre, with David on piano, and accompanied by jazz greats Peter Washington on bass and Billy Drummond on drums. 

“It is amazing to me how well Bach’s music sounds as jazz. Bach was the ultimate jazz player of his time, a master improviser, and his music swings.”

It’s a fun conversation that highlights clips of music sure to surprise and delight those who love both classical and jazz.