Pops

With recording, performance and co-writing credits as varied as Eric Clapton, Babyface, Al Jarreau and Phil Collins, Nathan East has deservedly gained a reputation as much for musical versatility as his profound skills on bass. Few players are in more constant demand. 

Anton was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and started playing the drums at age four. He moved to Boston in the USA when he was 17 and studied both jazz and classical music at the New England Conservatory, graduating in 1975. The following year he moved to New York and began making his name as a freelance musician. He soon met Letterman show MD Paul Shaffer on a session for Joan Armatrading, but it was almost ten years before he got the chance to join Shaffer on the Letterman show. 

“Before switching to a new instrument I like to research all the possible options. I found that the MOTIFES ticks all the right boxes and is a cut above the rest in terms of the quality of sound it delivers – I just love it all.” 

Steve Gadd is the most acclaimed drummer’s drummer of the past quarter century. From the early 1970s he forged a new era in studio craft with his phenomenal technique and emotionally intense playing. Whatever the music, be it jazz, pop, RnB or fusion, Gadd was simply the best. 

At just 21 years old, singer/songwriter Meinir Gwilym is one of the bestselling Welsh language artists ever. 

Luke Juby is piano/keyboard player, musical director and songwriter. He is currently working with Mika (Island) and Ross Copperman (Phonogenic Records) along with a band called Superimposter. 

Abraham Laboriel is one of the world’s most sought-after session bassists, playing for a roster of top artists that reads like a who’s who of the jazz, crossover and popular music fields. He also has solo albums to his name and was a founding member of the internationally acclaimed fusion groups, Koinonia and Friendship. 

Straddling the musical world as few other bassists have, John Patitucci’s solo, session, composing and collaborative work has encompassed everything from classical and Afro-Cuban to blues, pop and jazz. His association with Chick Corea during the ‘80s assured his international fame, and he remains one of the world’s most consummate players. 

I love Yamaha Synthesizers because no matter what environment I find myself in; studio, intimate club, or Stadium touring, I am confident that they will deliver.’